Changes are underway in east Alabama with the introduction of a new rehabilitation program for Russell County Jail inmates.

"Attorneys noted that the Montgomery County Jail has had numerous incidents in the past that necessitates a thorough investigation in an effort to answer the family's questions," he continued.

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has launched a national program inside its jail to help inmates rejoin the outside world ...

An inmate at Montgomery County Jail is accused of having fentanyl in his cell. Correction officers found the drug in the cell of Israel J. Ruiz, 34, during a search on March 30, according to the ...

A Montgomery County Jail inmate was hit with additional charges after police say he was in possession of fentanyl inside his cell. Israel J. Ruiz, 34, of Amsterdam, was charged with fourth-degree ...

It also said Black fought with staff members at the Montgomery County Jail and beat his head against his cell door. "Staff used force including pepper spray and a Taser and were eventually able to ...

LEXINGTON — Dawson County commissioners are considering a comprehensive medical services proposal that could address both jail inmate and county employee medical needs while reducing overall health ...

The jail was closed due to excessive mold buildup, which the Autauga County Commission said made the facility unsafe. Sheriff ...

Seven Montgomery County inmate deaths were reported in 2023 from January through July, and in December 2023, a man died after being transferred from the jail to the hospital.