Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
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See recent postsA paperwork error could send a veteran back to prison. But there is hope
"Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer."
Senate District 14 special Republican primary is Tuesday
Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee.
ALGOP announces candidates for HD73, SD14 special elections
Three GOP candidates qualified for SD14 while five qualified for HD73.
Pardons and Paroles swears in 31 new probation and parole officers
This is the largest group of probation and parole officers sworn in by the bureau in years.
ALGOP announces qualifying dates for SD 14 special election
Republican qualifying will open online on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
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See recent postsThere aren’t many Cam Wards left in Alabama politics
"Politically, Ward and I agree on probably a handful of things and disagree on a truckload more. But his beliefs are grounded in principles."
Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001
Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued
DA defends imprisonment of disabled vet for marijuana charges
West Alabama District Attorney Andy Hamlin defended the court decision to revoke Sean Worsley’s probation, sending the Black disabled veteran to state prison for 60 months on felony marijuana charges. Hamlin spoke to APR in a phone interview about the case. Sean Worsley is a Black disabled veteran who was arrested on felony marijuana charges … Continued
State senators briefed on prison construction plans
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn told members of the Senate budget committees Thursday that the department is moving forward with the process of seeking bids on three new state prisons. Among other topics addressed was the status of the Alabama Prison Program. Dunn said that because of the long neglected maintenance of the … Continued