Alma, AL

I’ve lived in Alabama and loved books my entire life. As an English teacher, I showed my students the joys of literature, including To Kill a Mockingbird, by Alabama’s own Harper Lee. Somehow, though, I’d never visited Lee’s hometown of Monroeville (population: 5,900), known as the state’s literary capital.

Breaking News – City council does not override Oscar Leeser’s veto and instead deleted the item. City council will bring an item in a future meeting to reconsider extending Gonzalez’ contract because he has already withdrawn his name application for the Frisco city manager position. Last week...