Cam Ward

Prisons

Changing the Course Art Show highlights prison arts, reentry programs in Alabama

State leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate inmate-created artwork and new legislative efforts designed to streamline workforce reentry for formerly incarcerated Alabamians.

March 12, 2026

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Opinion

A party like it’s 1986

A longtime Republican leader warns that party infighting mirrors the fragmentation that ended the Alabama Democratic Party’s decades of political dominance.

Cam Ward

March 11, 2026

Opinion

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.

Cam Ward

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

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.

Jacob Holmes

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.

Mary Claire Wooten

October 23, 2025

Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviews progress, weighing housing and job barriers

The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.

Mary Claire Wooten

September 17, 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.

Jacob Holmes

July 15, 2025