Prisons

Incarcerated man reported dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility

Including this latest death, at least 12 incarcerated men have died in Alabama prisons in March.

John H. Glenn

/

March 30, 2023

Easterling correctional officer charged with bringing contraband into facility

According to a deposition, Thagard brought in the contraband in exchange for $10,000 in cash.

Jacob Holmes

/

March 29, 2023

Three incarcerated die in two Alabama prisons in last week

Eleven incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead so far in March.

John H. Glenn

/

March 29, 2023

Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference?

Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right."

Jacob Holmes

/

March 28, 2023

Protestors call for external review of Alabama execution protocol

"We do not trust the Alabama Department of Corrections to properly investigate itself, and who would?" an organizer said.

Jacob Holmes

/

March 27, 2023

Fifth incarcerated man confirmed dead at St. Clair prison since January

Eight incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead in state custody so far this month.

John H. Glenn

/

March 23, 2023

Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man

Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket.

John H. Glenn

/

March 17, 2023

Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion

In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million.

Jacob Holmes

/

March 16, 2023

57-year-old incarcerated man dies at Staton Correctional Facility

No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death.

John H. Glenn

/

March 15, 2023