News Screening to be held in Selma for documentary on prison inmates Nathan Prewett Sep 29, 2025 Faith-based group The Ordinary People Society (TOPS) will hold a screening in Selma for a documentary about inmates in the Alabama Department …
News Perry County jail shuts down for repairs after inmate escape Nathan Prewett Sep 26, 2025 The James Hood Detention Facility in Perry County has been shut down for repairs following the escape of an inmate who turned himself back in …
National News Manhunt in US tourist hub New Orleans after 10 escape jail MARIO TAMA May 16, 2025 New Orleans draws millions of visitors each year thanks to its vibrant music scene, rowdy nightlife and unique cultural heritage
National News Manhunt in US tourist hub New Orleans after 10 escape jail AFP AFP May 16, 2025 Ten prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail early Friday after breaking through a wall behind a toilet, law enforcement said, slipping away witho…
News J.F. Ingram State Technical College receives grant to support job training for released prisoners Nathan Prewett May 7, 2025 J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Elmore County neighboring Montgomery County has received a $150,000 to support job training for people …
News Alabama legislator revives bill to increase oversight of state Board of Pardons and Paroles By Ralph Chapoco | Alabama Reflector Sep 20, 2024 A Tuscaloosa lawmaker is refiling a bill aimed at creating guidelines for the state parole board to follow.
News Former correctional officer from Montgomery sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy Nathan Prewett Updated Sep 13, 2024 A former officer of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) from Montgomery was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of…
Kay Ivey hosts reception for trainees graduating from ADOC Nathan Prewett Updated May 30, 2025 Gov. Kay Ivey hosted 55 correctional officer trainees for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) who will be graduating on Sept. 12 from…
News ADOC to graduate second correctional officer class on June 20 Nathan Prewett Updated Mar 31, 2025 The Alabama Department of Corrections will graduate its second class of Correctional Officer Trainees (COT) at Wallace Community College Selma…
New Dallas County Jail will cost $10 million and take up to two years to build, Nunn says Selma Sun StaffUpdated May 30, 2025 The new Dallas County jail will cost about $10 million, Dallas County Commission Chairman Jimmy Nunn told the Selma Rotary Club Monday.
