Prisons Governor hosts largest correctional officer trainee class at mansion The reception featured congratulations from Governor Ivey and a chance for the trainees to view the Mansion’s Christmas decorations. StaffDecember 6, 2024
Prisons Results of STD testing reveal new cases of Syphilis and HIV at ADOC facility The results are from a test of 1,227 incarcerated individuals at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Prisons Wife, attorney call for investigation after DOJ source dies in prison A DOJ source ended up dead just hours after being moved to a new dorm. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Prisons One person dies, 4 arrested at ADOC facilities over the weekend Several arrests were made over the weekend of individuals promoting contraband. Patrick DarringtonApril 3, 2024
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Prisons 78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023 Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths. Patrick DarringtonMarch 29, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant for substance abuse treatment in prisons The grant is being used to fund a six-month Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program. StaffMarch 29, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons The ADOC reported a 60 percent increase in cell phone confiscations from 2019 to 2022. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
Prisons 71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024