PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Recent developments at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library have amplified concerns about censorship and targeted attacks on LGBTQ+ representation in Alabama’s public libraries. The Prattville City Council’s appointment of Doug Darr and Donnie Bethel to the library’s Board of Trustees is the latest flashpoint in a broader statewide push to restrict access to…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Tenants at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, a historic cultural center in Huntsville, are bracing for a 25.5% rent increase set to take effect at the start of 2025. The hike, one of the most significant in recent years, is causing unease among artists and small business owners who rely on the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama cattle owners rang in the new year with a new law aimed at limiting their liability for the unpredictable behavior of their bovines. Senate Bill 164, which officially took effect Wednesday, provides legal protections for owners of cattle and other bovines in situations where their animals’ actions might otherwise lead to…

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — An Alabama man thought he had struck a fair deal when he sold his Jeep for $25,000 through an online marketplace. Instead, he became the victim of a sophisticated scam that left him without his vehicle and out thousands of dollars. The Trussville resident, whose name was not disclosed, recently sold his…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents, a 16-year-old giraffe named Willow, who passed away early Friday morning after several days of illness. Zoo officials announced her death Saturday, describing the giraffe as a cherished part of their community. Born at the zoo in 2008,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Marty’s PM, a cherished dive bar and late-night haven in Birmingham’s Five Points South, has announced it will close its doors after service on January 3, 2025, concluding a 31-year legacy that has deeply impacted the city’s nightlife and music scene. Founded in 1993 by the late Harry M. “Marty” Eagle, Marty’s…