Two of the men died within hours of one another at Donaldson prison. Officials are awaiting autopsies. BY: EDDIE BURKHALTER Two men serving at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility died…
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Renaming Military Bases Named After Confederacy
Commission recommends renaming military bases named after Confederacy The Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund noted there remain more than 700 such military locations still named in honor of the…
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Gadsden State Sees Drastic Increase in Dual Enrollment Students
BY Marc Summers Gadsden, Ala. — More high school students than ever before took advantage of the dual enrollment program at Gadsden State Community College marking a 57 percent increase…
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Two More Deaths in Alabama Prisons
Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive at Ventress on May 17. Earnest Charles McReynolds, 69, died on May 10 at Donaldson Correctional Facility. By EDDIE BURKHALTER Two men serving in…
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Women are Critical to Alabama’s Economy
Report: Women are critical to Alabama’s economy, yet barriers remain The report found women generate $43 billion in earnings annually but earn on average 67 cents for every dollar earned…
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AL Prison Deaths Lead to Arrest of Correctional Officers
Two Alabama correctional officers arrested in connection with prison death The two were arrested recently for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell’s automated door…
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Man Serving at Easterling Prison Died
Man serving at Easterling prison died in March By EDDIE BURKHALTER There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses, and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far…
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Opinion | Let’s at Least Elect Our Own Idiot
If we’re going to elect an idiot as our U.S. senator, let’s at least elect an idiot from Alabama. By JOEY KENNEDY One fact that even Republicans and Democrats can…
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Opinion | A State Holiday with A Purpose
Alabama still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, but only because some people need to be reminded who the real enemy is. By JOSH MOON It was Poor White People’s Day in…
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Alabama Correctional Officer Indicted
Former Alabama correctional officer indicted for beating three compliant prisoners The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state’s correctional officers’ use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional. By…
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