Friday, June 12, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles

Bureau programs strengthen Alabama’s workforce and support national defense

We equip people leaving prison—or on probation—with the skills and support they need to succeed.

February 19, 2026

Reentry Task Force says PREP is poised to strengthen Alabama’s workforce

The Reentry Task Force detailed plans last week to connect formerly incarcerated Alabamians with high-paying defense industry jobs through new training partnerships.

February 5, 2026

Senate confirms Hal Nash as chairman of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama State Senate unanimously confirmed Hal Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, six months after Gov. Ivey appointed him chairman.

January 30, 2026

Darryl Littleton appointed to a deputy director position at Paroles Bureau

During his time on the Board, Littleton led efforts to modernize the parole file review process, reducing errors and expanding remote data access.

January 6, 2026

Alabama parole grant rate remains low in November report

Parole grant rates for the fiscal year 2026 sit at 17 percent, compared to 29 percent in November 2024.

December 24, 2025

Cam Ward to receive national award for Alabama’s reentry success

Ward will be one of seven national leaders to receive the Addiction Policy Forum's annual award.

December 1, 2025

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As opioid overdose deaths decline, lawmakers plan to expand treatment options

Alabama’s opioid settlement fund recipient agencies reported major progress this year, citing fewer overdose deaths and growing efforts.

October 23, 2025

Hal Nash officially sworn in as new chair of parole board

Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.

July 15, 2025

Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines

The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes.

July 8, 2025

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics

Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers.

April 16, 2025