Prisons ADOC unveils Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in prison reform effort Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet. Bill BrittNovember 14, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Maybe $1.2 billion for a prison is just the start of our penance The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering. Josh MoonAugust 19, 2024
Prisons Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end? Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
Prisons Forgiveness and Hope: Robert George’s 31-year journey to freedom Several individuals helped fight for Robert George’s release. Patrick DarringtonApril 25, 2024
State Board schedules 63 parole hearings, 19 pardon hearings Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings. Patrick DarringtonApril 23, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
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
Featured Opinion Opinion | From prisons, a reminder about the threat of HIV/AIDS According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Black people are especially vulnerable. David PersonJune 22, 2023