Coroner rules inmate death a homicide after alleged cellmate attack
A 35-year-old inmate was identified who was found unresponsive in his cell on September 19 after an alleged attack by his ...
Angelina County sheriff shares progress update on $13 million jail expansion
What started as dirt and gravel, has now turned into walls, pavement, and progress.Last year Angelina County Commissioners approved to bring 225 beds to the county jail, and after about 8 months of ...
Former West Virginia jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault on inmate
A former West Virginia correctional officer has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation in the death of a man who ...
State report reveals cause of death for Shelby County inmate
The cause of death for a Shelby County inmate has been revealed. Jose Goevava, 24, was found dead in his Shelby County Jail ...
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Blair County narrows down options to one location for prison project
After looking at a dozen areas, the Blair County Commissioners said they have narrowed down their options for a potential site to build a new jail. The area is located ...
Alabama prison partially funded through COVID-19 relief funds will be named after Gov. Kay Ivey
A billion-dollar prison that is being built in Elmore County partly using COVID-19 relief funds issued to the state will be ...
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Alabama's $1 billion, super-sized prison to be named after Gov. Kay Ivey
The Alabama Department of Corrections announced Wednesday that the state's newest correctional facility will be named after ...
Trump allies, private sector quietly prepare for mass detention of immigrants
Donald Trump’s allies and some in the private sector have been quietly preparing to detain and deport migrants residing in ...