Prisons 60-plus lawyers ask for independent review of execution protocols The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men die in state custody over the last week Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22 John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Billion dollar prison healthcare contract should be above reproach. It’s not The bid process that awarded YesCare with the state's $1.06 billion prison healthcare contract has many, many red flags. Josh MoonFebruary 20, 2023
Legislature Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2023
Prisons 22-year-old incarcerated man buried at Limestone without family’s knowledge "I just worry is he cold in that grave?" Fletcher said. "I know that sounds ridiculous, but I can't help it." John H. GlennFebruary 15, 2023
Prisons Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
Legislature Bill would require ADOC to report monthly to oversight committee The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2023
Prisons Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2023