Detainees Protest Over Crowding and Rations | Jackson News

Overcrowded, underfed, and frustrated, nearly 100 detainees at Mississippi’s Adams County Correctional Center staged a protest—sparking chaos over crammed cells, floor-sleeping, and starvation rations like two tortillas and bologna. The uprising began in Pod C, spreading as inmates dumped their inedible meals on the floor, with conflicting reports of whether it turned violent or stayed peaceful. Staff in riot gear dispersed the crowd, some claiming pepper spray was used, followed by dry cookies and ramen that failed to fix the core issues. This isn’t new—just three weeks prior, 70 detainees had petitioned about the same overcrowding, and last August, a mysterious gas leak left prisoners sick without medical care. The next day? Sour milk for breakfast. Food quality remains a daily nightmare, with detainees describing green hot dogs and meat that “looks like meat but isn’t.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7c8fa7af33634a1