Signing up for substance use disorder treatment in California prisons involves taking more frequent drug tests. The results, which are prone to error, can set back a prisoner's chance for freedom.

Steven Brown, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, wrote to The Herald that the ACLU has “long believed” that life without parole sentences “rob individuals of ...

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Bridal fashion is embracing blue as a bold statement, moving beyond traditional reds and pinks. Bride Nandini Ghai made headlines by choosing a stunning Falguni Shane Peacock blue lehenga, adorned ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local county mayor and city manager say they're concerned about negative consequences from bills to cap the amount by which local governments can increase property taxes ...

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Brides-to-be can find everything they need for their wedding at the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville during a bridal fair. The Something Blue Bridal Fair is happening ...

City council gave the first approval for a two-dollar "facility fee" or each ticket sold at a soccer match or event at Ge Vernova Park. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the North ...

The number of people approved for discretionary parole by the Alaska State Board of Parole has dropped significantly in recent years, and advocates are asking the board for explanations. Last year, ...

A convicted first-degree murderer who killed a convenience store owner in front of her 7-year-old daughter has been granted parole. Murder victim Kenia Melo (Herald archives) The Massachusetts Parole ...

They are the worst of the worst. Violent offenders like rapists and murderers are being released by the Ohio Parole Board. For years, victims’ advocates and families have complained about these ...