Suspicious letter at ADOC HQ ruled harmless after building evacuated
A powder inside the letter was later determined to be cellulose powder, a harmless food additive.
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Alabama advocacy groups praise Ivey’s execution moratorium
Advocacy groups took issue with Ivey's messaging, but welcomed the halt on executions with the opportunity for reform.
ADOC confirms DOJ visited St. Clair Correctional Facility last week
The DOJ attorneys conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals on their conditions and treatment within the facility.
Alabama clergy calls on Ivey to address inmate’s health
A viral photo last month showed the deterioration of Kastellio Vaughan inside Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore.
Alabama prison strike enters third week
Work stoppages are declining but five of 14 major correctional facilities still remain on general strike.
“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."
State likely to approve short-term extension of prison health contract
The company has failed to meet court-mandated levels of mental health care staff in ADOC’s correctional facilities.
ADOC rescinds healthcare contract, will start a new search for provider
ADOC had selected YesCare to be its new health and mental health care provider on June 30.
Alabama’s prison system sees one of the deadliest weeks in recent memory
The ADOC spokesperson did not give a cause of death for each incarcerated man and said that their deaths are being investigated.
Fourth incarcerated man dies at Bibb Correctional Facility in two months
The Alabama Department of Corrections has confirmed yet another incarcerated individual serving at Bibb Correctional Facility has died.