51 Inmates Graduate from Parchman’s Reentry Academy - Darkhorse Press

Southaven Resident Gives Keynote Speech as 51 Inmates Graduate Re-Entry Academy

PARCHMAN, Miss. – July 31, 2025 — A total of 51 inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary graduated this week from the Unit 25 Reentry Academy, a program designed to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reintegration into society. Held in the chapel of Unit 30, the ceremony highlighted personal growth…

51 Inmates Graduate from Parchman’s Reentry Academy - Darkhorse Press

In a beautiful ceremony held July 31 at Mississippi State Penitentiary, 51 incarcerated men crossed a critical milestone—graduating from the Unit 25 Reentry Academy. The event, held in Unit 30’s chapel, was a powerful reminder that rehabilitation and hope can thrive, even behind prison walls. This graduation is part of a larger initiative across the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Over the past two years, nearly 800 inmates have completed…