Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. Staff6 days ago
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 14, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Prisons New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident” APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Prisons Rising death toll in Alabama prisons: 3 more amid silence from ADOC APR reached out to ADOC to confirm several deaths but the public agency never responded. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 1, 2023
Prisons Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Prisons Family seeking autopsy of incarcerated loved one says they received his body with bruises When the family received Anthony Kendrick's body for the funeral last week, there were bruises on his body. Patrick DarringtonAugust 25, 2023
Prisons ADOC allegedly denies to open tray doors for air ventilation Tray holes are primarily meant to distribute food, but in sweltering heat, they are one of a few sources of ventilation. Patrick DarringtonAugust 24, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person believed to have escaped found under another person’s bed This incident might have been a false alarm, but there have been multiple “security incidents” lately in ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonAugust 23, 2023