Prisons Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2025
Prisons Reentry Alabama explores issues threatening the recidivism rate Reentry Alabama continues to discuss ways to support former inmates by improving reintegration processes. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 18, 2024
Prisons Alabama to celebrate graduation of 55 correctional officers Gov. Ivey praised the commitment of the 55 correctional officers trainees scheduled to graduate on Thursday amid shortages. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2024
Prisons Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people. Alex JobinSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Contract review brings concerns with ADOC’s progress The Legislative Joint Contract Review Committee reviewed four ADOC contracts, totaling around $2.4 million. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Alabama set to execute sixth inmate this year Derrick Dearman, 35, confessed to the brutal murders of five people in Citronelle in 2016. Alex JobinSeptember 5, 2024
Prisons Screening of “Sing Sing” at Auburn University sparks deep discussion on prison reform Sing Sing delves into the daily struggles incarcerated men face as they navigate the dehumanizing conditions in prison. StaffAugust 29, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey sets date for fifth execution this year Ivey has set the date of Nov. 21 for Carey Grayson's execution, the state's third execution using nitrogen hypoxia Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2024
Prisons Elmore inmates relocated during renovations Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 16, 2024
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections faces continued hiring setbacks At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates. Mary Claire WootenAugust 14, 2024
Prisons Alabama’s second execution using nitrogen hypoxia to proceed Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month. Mary Claire WootenAugust 6, 2024