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Wednesday Jul 8 | St. Petersburg Times

Hernando withholds $422,000 from Corrections Corporation of America in jail contract dispute

It's right up there with schools and the Sheriff's Office as one of the most expensive operations in Hernando County.

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Related Topix: Security

Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Honolulu Advertiser

2 Hawaii female inmates allege sex assaults at Kentucky prison

Two female inmates from Hawai'i allege they were sexually assaulted by one or more corrections officers at a Kentucky prison, and police are investigating one of the incidents.

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Related Topix: Federal Detention Center, Honolulu, Federal Prisons, Prison, Honolulu Metro, Honolulu, HI, Otter Creek Correctional Center, State Prisons, Security

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Village Soup

Board of corrections OKs jail mission change

BELFAST : The Waldo County Jail moved one step closer to becoming a re-entry facility after a public hearing June 29.

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Related Topix: Prison, Waldo County, ME, Security, Bolduc Correctional Facility, State Prisons

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

CCA to add 1,500 prison beds in Georgia

Corrections Corporation of America said it will add a total of 1,500 beds to two prisons in Georgia under an amendment of its contract with that state's corrections department.

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Related Topix: Prison, Security, State Prisons, Coffee Correctional Facility, Nicholls, GA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

PR-inside.com

Corrections Corporation of America Announces the Expansion of Two...

This award satisfies a competitive Request for Proposal of 1,500 beds from the state of Georgia that was issued in October of 2008.

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Related Topix: Security, Georgia, Georgia Government, Prison, State Prisons, Coffee Correctional Facility, Wheeler Correctional Facility

Tue Jun 30, 2009

WABI-TV Bangor

New Jail in Milo?

Officials in Milo are in talks to bring a new corrections facility to the area. The town owns a piece of land on Route 11.

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Related Topix: Security

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Panama City News Herald

Chaplain brings faith, inspiration to inmates

Every time Jeff Newell enters the Bay County Jail, he carries a King James Bible and offers words of comfort and hope.

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Related Topix: Prison, Security, State Prisons, Florida

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Natchez Democrat

Many CCA positions filled by the already employed |

The new Adams County Correctional facility was said to open 410 new jobs, but not in the way some thought.

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Related Topix: Prison, Adams County, MS, Security, Natchez, MS

The Tennessean

Shooting suspect's mom prays for wounded Metro officer

A Kentucky woman says she rented a car for her son not knowing he intended to drive to Mississippi to help his cousin escape from prison.

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Related Topix: Prison, Greenwood, MS, Security, Vanderbilt University

Fri Jun 26, 2009

The Tennessean

Arguments begin in CCA appeal

The state's appeals court will determine whether Nashville's Corrections Corporation of America, a private company that runs state prisons, is equivalent to a governmental entity when it comes to turning over records.

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Related Topix: Security, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN, US Politics, US News

Thu Jun 25, 2009

WHNT-TV Huntsville

Inmate escapes with aid of armed accomplice during visit to optometrist in Greenwood

A Delta Correctional Facility inmate serving a life sentence for armed robbery and aggravated assault has been captured hours after escaping during an optometrist visit in Greenwood.

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Related Topix: Prison, Delta Correctional Facility, State Prisons, Security, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN

The Tennessean

Former inmate argues for release of prison corp.'s records

Whether Nashville's Corrections Corporation of America, a private company that runs state prisons, is equivalent to a governmental entity and should turn over records is in the hands of the State's Court of Appeals.

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Related Topix: Security

Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Lake County Banner

A&E Filming Documentary at Northwest Corrections

The popular Arts and Entertainment Network has been filming a documentary that includes scenes from Northwest Corrections Complex near Tiptonville.

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Related Topix: Security, Tiptonville, TN, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Pahrump Valley Times

CCA outlines work requirements

About 60 percent of the 230 jobs expected at the Nevada Southern Detention Center will be correctional officers, Corrections Corporation of America executives said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Security, Great Basin College, Prison, Pahrump, NV

Morris Tribune

Appeal likely on valuation of Appleton prison

A $20 million difference of opinion in the market value of a privately owned prison in Appleton could end up in court.

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Related Topix: Swift County, MN, Security, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Jun 17, 2009

WBNS

Shelter To Turn Tier III Sex Offenders Away

The only homeless shelter in Columbus to accept Tier III sex offenders planned to change its policy, 10TV News reported Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Columbus, OH, Security

The Tennessean

Corrections

A silent art auction of pieces donated by American Artisan Festival participants and local artists benefiting Gilda' Club Nashville, an organization that provides emotional and social support for anyone with cancer, is June 24.

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Related Topix: Security, Tennessee

Sat Jun 13, 2009

The Tennessean

Business briefs: CCA officer plans to retire

Corrections Corporation of America said William K. Rusak, its executive vice president and chief human resources officer, plans to retire at year-end. Rusak, 63, indicated he would be available to help the private prison operator through June 2010.

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Related Topix: Security, Dollar General, Retail, Goodlettsville, TN

Thu Jun 11, 2009

St. Augustine Record

New law would let Fla. prisoners go out of state

People sentenced for a Florida crime could someday do their time thousands of miles away.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Security, West Palm Beach Metro

Tue Jun 09, 2009

WMNF-FM Tampa

New Florida law allows export of prisoners to nearby states

Beginning July 1, Florida will be able to export prisoners to other states because of a law signed by Governor Charlie Crist in May.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Prison, Security

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