Prisons Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Prisons At least 10 incarcerated men have died in Alabama prisons this month Two deaths this week inside Alabama prisons bring the month’s total to at least 10. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021
Prisons Nonprofit asks that federal COVID aid be used to aid re-entry, prevent incarceration Alabama Appleseed says the incarcerated and recently released were failed by state prisons during the pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
Prisons Two more incarcerated men died in Alabama prisons this week There have been at least eight deaths inside Alabama prisons this month. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 16, 2021
Prisons Two more incarcerated men in Alabama died this week The federal government is suing Alabama alleging systemic problems of violence, death, drugs and corruption in prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 15, 2021
Prisons Governor appoints former State Trooper to Board of Pardons and Paroles Darryl Littleton, former State Trooper traffic homicide investigator, plans to use those skills in hearings. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 11, 2021
News Two more incarcerated men die at Bibb prison Three have died at Bibb prison since July 4. A man serving there said guards didn't respond in time to save one. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 9, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Bibb prison on Independence Day The DOJ in a lawsuit states the Alabama Department of Corrections has failed to keep prisoners safe from violence and drugs. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021
Prisons Alabama Appleseed featured in NFL spot Alabama Appleseed was successful in freeing Ronald McKeithen after serving 37 years of a life sentence. Eddie BurkhalterJune 30, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama report finds drastic drop in pardons granted The board does not have to disclose why they deny pardons, and there's no way to appeal. Eddie BurkhalterJune 24, 2021
Prisons Anniston man who sued over medical treatment while incarcerated dies Patrick Neal, who was paralyzed after failed attempts to get medical help, leaves behind four children. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021