Prattville rejects new library rules after Ivey questions LGBTQ books
A debate over books for children and young adults at libraries across the state has gotten the attention of the Alabama governor’s office.
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A debate over books for children and young adults at libraries across the state has gotten the attention of the Alabama governor’s office.
The city plans to float a bond issue, use federal COVID-19 relief funds and rely on a $1.7 million pledge from the school board.
Startup charter school wants $23 million from Prattville PRATTVILLE — A startup charter school wants the city of Prattville to fund the effort $23 million. Ivy Classical Academy would be a tuition-free, public school giving students from Autauga County priority in enrollment. The city council met in executive session following the March 2 meeting where Bradley Neave, chairman of the school's board, pitched an "economic development" deal to the tune of $22.8 million. The money would likely come from a bond issue paid for by proceeds from the soon to be sunsetted 1-cent sales tax. The tax i...