News Birmingham approves $225,000 program for juvenile re-entry "This is a program that I believe will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families," Mayor Randall Woodfin said. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2023
Prisons “It seems like no one wants to help” family members of incarcerated individuals An incarcerated man at Staton was dying of cancer. His sister and mother were refused the chance to see him. John H. GlennJanuary 17, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
News Three additional deaths in state correctional facilities confirmed this month With these latest deaths, at least six individuals have died within the state correctional system in the month of January. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature Senate passes new rules as organizational session ends in Montgomery The session in the Senate lasted approximately 13 minutes, with little discussion on the rules package taking place on the floor. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man from Staton Correctional Facility removed from life support Willie Jones Jr, an incarcerated man being treated at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery, died on Jan. 6. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate to debate rule changes Wednesday The Alabama Legislature will convene at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to continue its organizational session. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Reed, Scofield, Singleton confirmed into Senate leadership roles Reed, who has served as pro tem of the Alabama Senate since 2021, received unanimous support. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Prisons Ivey announces changes to “good time” prison release standards The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man found dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility Kevin Marcus Ritter, a 33-year-old incarcerated man at the Jefferson County facility, was found unresponsive Jan. 7. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2023