Governor Tate Reeves Announces Nationwide Search for New MDOC Commissioner
Information from the Governor’s Office Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced a group of diverse, experienced Mississippians to help in the mission of finding a new...
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Bennie Thompson requests MDOC investigation
After a violent week in the Mississippi penal system, Congressman Bennie Thompson has requested that U.S. Attorney General William Barr launch an investigation into the...
Deadly fight breaks out at Chickasaw Regional Correctional Facility
photo courtesy of MDOC A fight at the Mississippi Department of Correction’s (MDOC) Regional Correctional Facility in Chickasaw County has left one dead and two...
MDOC: Both inmate escapees captured
by Alex Paton
UPDATE 11:10 a.m. – Both inmates have now been captured. Escaped state inmate Christopher High, is in custody. He was on the run with fellow inmate...
Neighboring states’ correctional leaders join re-entry forum
by Alex Paton
Correctional leaders from neighboring states are joining the Mississippi Department of Corrections to share ideas and best practices in support of re-entry needs for incarcerated...
New law disables prisoners contraband cell phones
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has a new way to attack the widespread use of contraband cellphones in the state prison system. A new law...
Parolees go through financial boot camp at MDOC
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is teaching their parolees and probationers how to get their finances on track. While completing their term at the Technical...
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...
New Warden appointed for MDOC
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced a new warden. Commissioner Pelicia E. Hall announced the appointment of Chandra Berryman to be the warden for private...
Bryant talks 2020 budget recommendations
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant recently outlined his budget priorities and recommendations for 2020. Among a long list of items was a teacher pay raise, increasing public...