Thursday, April 30, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

Alabama Department of Corrections

Prisons

Wrongful death lawsuit claims ADOC ignored kidnapping, torture, rape and more

The federal lawsuit alleges ADOC officials ignored repeated reports of the kidnap, torture, beating and rape of an inmate who died as a result.

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December 19, 2024

Governor hosts largest correctional officer trainee class at mansion

The reception featured congratulations from Governor Ivey and a chance for the trainees to view the Mansion’s Christmas decorations.

December 6, 2024

ADOC unveils Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in prison reform effort

Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.

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November 14, 2024

Tutwiler correctional officer arrested on custodial sexual misconduct charges

Under Alabama law, custodial sexual misconduct is a serious criminal charge.

November 8, 2024

Alabama Department of Corrections reports on contraband interdiction efforts

ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division has reported 133 arrests related to contraband.

November 7, 2024

Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison

The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance.

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October 14, 2024

Alabama PREP Center graduates 51 in reentry program, boosts job readiness

This cohort included 51 individuals who completed a range of reentry programs, including mental health and substance use counseling.

September 24, 2024

Inaugural ACTIVATE career readiness program graduates first class

The program is aimed at increasing the number of Alabama Department of Corrections correctional officers.

September 23, 2024

Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands

Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people.

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September 6, 2024

Opinion

Maybe $1.2 billion for a prison is just the start of our penance

The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering.

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August 19, 2024