December 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020: A series of riots and fights between prisoners in the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) has resulted in the deaths of five prisoners and two escapes.
2020
2017
05
Apr
Hunger Strike at South Mississippi Correctional Institution
March/April, 2017 (Exact Dates Uncertain): Between 11 and 23 prisoners launched a hunger strike in protest of conditions at the prison, including extended lockdowns leading to lack of access to visitation and adequate recreation time.
2014
22
Sep
Attack on Guards at South Mississippi Correctional Institution
September 22, 2014: Seven correctional officers were attacked by at least five prisoners as they left a housing unit following a shakedown.
