bullock

3 Inmates Killed in 1 Week as Feds Sue Alabama Over Prisons

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Three men have been killed in apparent inmate-on-inmate assaults in Alabama prisons this month. The prison system says the killings happened from May 4 through May 8 at Fountain, Limestone and Bullock prisons. One man, 23-year-old Ian Rettig, died the day before he was set to be released. No one has been charged in the deaths,…

LACEUP Highlights – Week Five

AHSAA FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD FRIDAY’S RESULTS (Includes Thursday results) CLASS 7A Auburn 47, Jeff Davis 0 James Clemens 35, Huntsville 14 Florence 1, Bob Jones 0, forfeit Sparkman 21, Austin 14 Vestavia Hills 17, Tuscaloosa County 10 CLASS 6A Briarwood Christian 28, Huffman 16 Buckhorn 13, Decatur 7 Cullman 48, Hazel Green 6 Gardendale 42, Jasper 0 Hartselle 56, Columbia 0 Lee-Montgomery…

LACEUP Highlights – Week Four

AHSAA Football Scoreboard Friday’s Results, Sept. 11 (includes Thursday games) Class 7A Auburn 42, Dothan 13 Austin 42, James Clemens 28 Baker 50, Alma Bryant 18 Bob Jones 35, Huntsville 25 Enterprise 52, Davidson 13 Fairhope 37, Foley 10 Florence 68, Albertville 0 Hewitt-Trussville 50, Tuscaloosa County 18 Hoover 38, Gadsden City 0 Murphy 31, Mary Montgomery 13 Oak Mountain…

Governor Bentley’s Prison Proposal Concerns County Officials

Governor Bentley’s Proposal to consolidate 14 of Alabama’s 16 prisons into four mega prisons has some County officials worried about how the proposed initiative could effect their economy. Elmore and Bullock County officials spoke out about what the initiative could mean for their towns. Bullock County Commissioner Johnny Adams says that if Governor Bentley’s proposed prison initiative is passed, and the Bullock…