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Mississippi prison band offers a glimpse of freedom in a lifetime of punishment

Mississippi Today

Aug 31, 2026

CLEVELAND - Just 30 minutes down the road from the Mississippi prison where they are serving time, Lee Andrew Smith and six other incarcerated people felt free - for a few hours. O…

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Mississippi prison band offers a glimpse of freedom in a lifetime of punishment

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