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Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana

Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report.

February 17, 2021

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.

January 11, 2021

For young adults, the pandemic’s effects on mental health can be life-threatening

People 18 to 24 were already at higher risk of suicide before the pandemic. It’s made things worse, experts say.

December 30, 2020

Nearly 70 percent of Alabama’s pregnancy-related deaths in 2016 were preventable: report

Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, with women of color bearing the brunt of Alabama's maternal mortality crisis.

November 22, 2020

A question for Alabama Republican voters

You won last Tuesday. But let me ask you this: What did you win?

November 11, 2020

Three mental health crisis centers coming to Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville

“Today marks a culture change in Alabama for treatment of individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders,” Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear said.

October 28, 2020

Doug Jones applauds signing of veterans mental health and suicide prevention bill

The legislation is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mental health workforce to serve veterans.

October 21, 2020

Public asked to help find missing mother of three en route to Alabama

Marilane Carter, age 36, left Kansas City, Kansas, late Saturday night Aug. 1 heading to Birmingham seeking help for her mental health. She was seeking help possibly at Grandview or UAB. Her last known phone contact was near Memphis, Tennessee, around Sunday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. near I-55. According to the family, there has … Continued

August 6, 2020

Inmate found unconscious at Donaldson prison in critical condition

A man serving at Donaldson Correctional facility was in critical condition Thursday after being found unconscious in a bathroom at the prison Sunday evening, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. ADOC confirmed the man’s injuries in a message to APR on Tuesday, and said there was no foul play, but declined to say whether … Continued

June 11, 2020