John H. Glenn

John is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can contact him at [email protected] or via Twitter.

Prisons

ADOC: 5 of 14 correctional facilities still experiencing “total inmate worker stoppages”

The majority of correctional facilities are seeing at least a partial return to work by incarcerated individuals.

October 4, 2022

Three incarcerated men die at Donaldson Correctional Facility in three days

Austin Knowles, Denarieya Letrex Smith and Timmy Wilson died between Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.

October 3, 2022

“We are citizens:” Incarcerated activist says Ivey is creating dangerous situation

Governor Kay Ivey continues to maintain that the demands put forward by individuals are "unreasonable."

October 3, 2022

Incarcerated man has seizure after not receiving medication on time

Medication is arriving late for many individuals at correctional facilities due, in part, to the general strike and protest.

September 30, 2022

Incarcerated man alleges he was forced “to work against” prison strike

An incarcerated individual formerly at North Alabama Work Release Center alleges he was transported to Limestone County Correctional facility to work against his will.

September 30, 2022

Alabama prison strike enters third day

Facilities have switched to two meals a day as a result of the general strike and protest launched by incarcerated individuals on Monday.

September 29, 2022

Two incarcerated individuals dead at St. Clair Correctional Facility

The official tally of confirmed deaths at the facility since June of 2021 is 24 individuals.

September 29, 2022

Incarcerated individuals allege ADOC is using starvation to stop strike

Incarcerated individuals are alleging that correctional staff in Alabama prisons have begun depriving them of sufficient meals.

September 28, 2022

Birmingham council approves $1 million financial literacy program

The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools.

September 28, 2022

Families, friends of incarcerated individuals protest outside ADOC headquarters

The protestors delivered a list of demands to the Alabama Department of Corrections on Monday.

September 27, 2022