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Armstrong Williams: Race: The currency of power
Racism and sexism endure. Think of the “Unite the Right” white supremacist, neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. But ... Read more
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(Our view) Recognize the signs of domestic violence
October is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a problem everywhere, including St. Clair ... Read more
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(Armstrong Williams) Does life begin at conception? Science has a voice
I was convinced beyond a moral doubt: Life begins at conception. But my conviction was more instinctual than ... Read more
Local News
Alabama lawmakers reintroduce bills to govern local library boards
Two bills — HB4 and SB6 — have been refiled by Alabama lawmakers ahead of the 2025 legislative ... Read more
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Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought in the U.S. District Court ... Read more
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Alabama pledges $200K to combat sex trafficking
MONTGOMERY — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey approved a grant July 10, of nearly $200,000 to a nonprofit organization ... Read more
Editorials
(Our view) The Bill of Rights: Our foundation for freedom
As we celebrated our nation’s birthday last past week, it is important to remember that America is a ... Read more
Local News
APLS budget cut nine percent despite recommended policy changes
The Alabama Public Library Service will be operating on a limited budget after the Alabama Legislature approved a ... Read more
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APLS agrees to withdraw from American Library Association
After nearly two months of discourse between Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack, ... Read more