Two Alabama prisoners die on Christmas Eve, day after Christmas
One man died on Christmas Eve after being attacked with a weapon by another prisoner. A second man was found unresponsive on Dec. 26.
Prisons
U.S. Treasury issues final rule on use of COVID aid
The federal government seemed to leave open the possibility for Alabama to use the aid to build new prisons.
Federal judge extends deadline until 2025 to address mental health in prisons
The judge's order states the Alabama Department of Corrections hasn't adequately addressed a deadly crisis for prisoners with mental health illnesses.
APR’s 2021 coverage of Alabama’s deadly prison crisis
Alabama's years-long deadly prison crisis continued throughout 2021. APR looks back on the year's coverage.
Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons
“Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby.
December 21, 2021
NFL commercial highlights Alabama Appleseed
It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help.
Alabama prisoner becomes 69th to die with COVID-19
Cleveland Thomas, 73, died on Dec. 2 and tested positive for COVID-19 during an autopsy.
Alabama Department of Corrections investigating possible prisoner suicide
Leon Latham, 47, was found unresponsive by prison staff. His death is the latest in a string of deaths inside Alabama prisons.
Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure
Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement.
ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn out at end of year
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed John Hamm, current deputy secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, to replace Dunn.