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Patient at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility found dead

A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff.

May 7, 2021

Incarcerated Alabama man nearing release dies after assault

Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday.

May 6, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.

April 28, 2021

CoreCivic settles lawsuit for $56 million, more firms pull out of Alabama prison bid

CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons.

April 20, 2021

Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal

Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies.

April 19, 2021

CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons

An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state.

April 16, 2021

As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue

Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening.

April 13, 2021

Barclays aiding Alabama prison financing despite pledge against private prison companies

Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies.

April 6, 2021

PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee

Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis.

April 1, 2021

63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations

Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated.

March 22, 2021