Prisons Family demands updates from ADOC as prison reform advocate reaches day 11 of hunger strike Kenneth Shaun Traywick began refusing food after an alleged retaliatory assault by guards, sparking urgent calls for transparency regarding his condition. Alex Jobin2 days ago
Prisons Easterling correctional officer charged with bringing contraband into facility According to a deposition, Thagard brought in the contraband in exchange for $10,000 in cash. Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2023
Prisons Three incarcerated die in two Alabama prisons in last week Eleven incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead so far in March. John H. GlennMarch 29, 2023
Prisons Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference? Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right." Jacob HolmesMarch 28, 2023
Prisons Protestors call for external review of Alabama execution protocol "We do not trust the Alabama Department of Corrections to properly investigate itself, and who would?" an organizer said. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023
Prisons Fifth incarcerated man confirmed dead at St. Clair prison since January Eight incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2023
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket. John H. GlennMarch 17, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Prisons 57-year-old incarcerated man dies at Staton Correctional Facility No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Prisons Staton Correctional Facility lifts quarantine after tuberculosis scare Staton returned to normal operations last week after being placed on quarantine since the end of November. John H. GlennMarch 14, 2023
Prisons 51-year-old incarcerated man dies at Bibb Correctional Facility Two other incarcerated men were reported dead on the same day. John H. GlennMarch 13, 2023