Bernie Ebbers to be released from prison
Bernard “Bernie” Ebbers, the mastermind behind one of the largest accounting frauds in United States history, is receiving an early release from prison. On Wednesday...
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MDOC looks to legislature to change prison uniforms
by Alex Paton
Corrections Commissioner Pelicia Hall is asking to remove stripes and the word ‘convict’ from prisoners’ uniforms. Mississippi is one of the last states to change...
MDOC offers prisoners chance to earn degrees
by Alex Paton
Dozens of men and women are earning college credits behind bars. Cimetrio Davis and Donna Locket are among a number of students who have studied...
MDOC re-opens Delta facility, aims focus on rehabilitation
by Alex Paton
The Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood has re-opened as a technical violation center and with Mississippi having one of the highest rates of incarceration in...
Bryant discusses prison reform with President Trump
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant met with President Donald Trump this week during a roundtable discussion on prison reform. During the meeting, Bryant shared Mississippi’s successes with...
Holmes inmate considered armed and dangerous
by Alex Paton
Police are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Holmes-Humphrey’s Regional Correctional Facility Wednesday, July 4th around 3:00 a.m. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March...
MDOC lifts lockdown at two locations
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has lifted their lockdown at two locations. Movement is no longer restricted at Marshall County Correctional Facility and Unit 30...
Former death row inmate dies in prison
by Alex Paton
A man serving two life sentences, including one for kidnapping and killing his stepdaughter in 1987 in Jackson, has died in prison. C.W. Taylor, was...
Featured UM group offers support for children of incarcerated parents
by Alex Paton
A new support group at the University of Mississippi aims to provide support and offer a voice for students whose parents are incarcerated. While membership...
Featured MDOC investigating two inmate deaths
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Inmates Michael Montrell Norwood and Milton...