Prisons Family members of woman found dead in Alabama jail speak out Leanna Washington, 36, of LaGrange, Georgia, was found dead in the James Morgan County Detention Facility in LaFayette. Alex Jobin2 days ago
Prisons 63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 1, 2021
Prisons Alabama inmate death being investigated as possible suicide Travis Jackson, 43, was found unresponsive on his cell at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore on Feb. 9. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 26, 2021
Prisons Governor awards grant for drug rehabilitation in state prisons The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is a volunteer six-month course. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama ranks 4th-highest in percentage of inmates serving harshest sentences In Alabama, 26 percent of inmates are serving life with or without parole or sentences of at least 50 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons not yet ready to administer vaccines, but ADOC is preparing Alabama prisons rank ninth deadliest in the number of COVID-19 deaths per 100,00 inmates. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 5, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama says new prisons not the answer to “unconstitutional conditions” The ACLU called on lawmakers to address overcrowding by repealing the Habitual Felony Offender Act, knows as the three strikes law. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Prisons Governor signs leases for two new prisons, but full details haven’t been disclosed Construction on the Elmore County prison is to begin later this year, according to the contract. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Cost for two new prisons expected to be $500 million more than estimated Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the contract with CoreCivic on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2021
Prisons Regions Bank won’t finance private prison company CoreCivic CoreCivic is set to build two of Alabama’s three new planned prisons in Escambia and Elmore counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 31, 2021