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    • RMSI Inmate Death

      Monday, March 22, 2021 | 04:44pm

      NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Derrick Quintero has passed away of apparent natural causes. Quintero, 59, was pronounced deceased at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution at 3:31 a.m. Monday, March 22.

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    • Parker Sworn-In As ACA President

      Saturday, February 06, 2021 | 05:56pm

      NASHVILLE – The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has been sworn-in as President of the American Correctional Association (ACA). During a virtual ceremony on Saturday, Commissioner Tony Parker became the first TDOC Commissioner to lead the national organization in its 151-year history.

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    • Contraband Arrest At TCIX

      Monday, February 01, 2021 | 07:10pm

      ONLY - A Mississippi truck driver faces several charges, including Introduction of Contraband, after being arrested Thursday, January 28th at Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX).

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