Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. Staff3 days ago
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Family is seeking to hold ADOC accountable, seeking legal representation Gerald Cochran Jr. would've seen his family in person for the first time in years on July 16 — but he didn't make it. Patrick DarringtonJuly 18, 2023
Prisons ADOC worker arrested for possession of drugs, contraband Nina Rodgers, 60, was responsible for running the commissary store at Donaldson prison before her arrest. Patrick DarringtonJuly 14, 2023
Prisons Alabama prisons lack ice, and aren’t fixing raw sewage exposure, sources say Incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are being left without adequate access to ice and have been exposed to raw sewage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 12, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC nurse describes what she witnessed and her fear for incarcerated husband Crystal Chapman has first-hand experience with Alabama prisons as a former nurse — now she's afraid her husband may die there. Patrick DarringtonJuly 11, 2023
Prisons Yellowhammer Files: Inside Alabama’s crumbling, inhumane prison system This unflinching series goes inside Alabama’s criminal legal crisis. Chandra BozelkoJuly 11, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Fountain Facility The number of incarcerated individuals who reportedly died so far this year is higher than previously thought. Patrick DarringtonJuly 7, 2023
Courts Another $15 million to defend ADOC According to state records and new contracts, one attorney is set to make more than $30 million defending ADOC. Josh MoonJuly 6, 2023
News Incarcerated man dies over the weekend, more incidents to be determined by ADOC Two of the reported incidents came from the Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023
News Another incarcerated person dies in ADOC Facility, death numbers continue to rise Along with Brackins’ death, there have been over 4 deaths of incarcerated people in the span of a week to occur at the Donaldson... Patrick DarringtonJune 30, 2023