Bradley Ledbetter
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“The Face in the Courthouse Window”
If there’s one thing Alabama has, it’s ghost stories and legends, but none are more known than “The Face in the Courthouse Window”. This mysterious visage in the old Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton has become a popular tourist destination and is now the hallmark of the city of Carrollton.
By Bradley Ledbetter23 minutes ago in Horror
Alabama’s “Third World” Prisons
In recent months, there have been numerous reports about violence, sexual assault, and dishonesty within Alabama’s prison system. Videos recorded on smuggled cellphones have revealed instances of inmate abuse, drug use, and severely overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions. Despite the significant amount of money allocated to Alabama’s Department of Corrections, activists argue that it is crucial to address the need for substantial changes in the criminal justice system. Despite having one of the highest rates of incarceration in the nation, the aggressive “tough on crime” approach has not effectively reduced crime rates and made communities safer.
By Bradley Ledbetterabout a month ago in Criminal