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
Legislature Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees” A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023
State A million dollar move for Pardons and Paroles An ill-advised move in 2019 will end up costing taxpayers more than a million dollars for BPP to wind up in the same building. Josh MoonMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2023
Prisons Nearly 100 incarcerated people near the end of their sentence released The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Prisons Board denies parole to Jimmy O’Neal Spencer Spencer is accused of killing three people including a child in 2018 eight months after being released on parole. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2022
Public safety Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Elections Jerry Starnes running for state Legislature Starnes currently serves as president of the Prattville City Council and works as a probation and parole district manager. Brandon MoseleyJuly 14, 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
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