Tag: Autauga County Jail

Autauga County Sheriff sues County Commission over staffing one year after evacuating jail due to health concerns

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell recently released a statement that he had filed suit against the county commission, alleging a refusal to address mold and other issues he believes to be a public health crisis, nearly one year after evacuating the building over concerns.

Auatuga County Jail still vacant due to black mold

Nearly half a year later, inmates are still not being housed at the Auatuga County Jail as health and safety concerns involving black mold pervading the building are still being addressed.

Autauga County Commission responds to jail evacuation – 'We will persist to make improvements, but within the scope of the law'

The Autauga County Commission claims it is addressing the health and safety concerns in the Autauga County Jail after Sheriff Mark Harrell announced he was evacuating it due to health and safety concerns.

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuates jail over health and safety concerns

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell has announced his plans to evacuate the county jail due to a "moral obligation" to the health and safety of all who enter or reside there.