New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons
WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday.
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Man serving at Easterling prison died in March
There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far this year.
Man becomes at least 15th preventable death in Alabama prisons this year
Marcus Terrell Grubbs died after he was attacked by another incarcerated man at Kilby Correctional, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed Thursday.
Ingram State, Four Star Freightliner announce inmate apprenticeship program
Students in the program will be trained to repair and maintain diesel engines, and can obtain full-time employment through a work-release program.
Alabama to pay $623 million for new prison in Elmore County.
APR received a redacted version of the contract of Friday, which details the agreement with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction.
Man at Fountain prison found unresponsive, dies
Maurice Powell, 47, was found unresponsive by prison staff on April 4 and was pronounced dead.
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House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women
The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar.
Alabamians convicted of manslaughter may become ineligible for “good time”
The House voted to exempt people convicted of manslaughter from receiving "good time" in response to the shooting death of a Sheffield deputy.
Alabama correctional officer arrested, charged in beating of prisoner days before he died
APR obtained a letter written by Victor Russo a day before he was found unresponsive detailing the alleged beating.