Gregg County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Micah


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Micah: All we had were a few board games and a TV. The TV had to be off at 10 PM.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Micah: We all shared the games.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Micah: Yes. We had rec 2-3 times a week. Where we would go to a concrete gym for 30 minutes to an hour that had one basketball goals and was probably 20 yards long. With no sunlight.

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Micah: We never went outside. It wasn't an option. The 6 weeks I was in I didn't see the sun.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Micah: Yes. They were held on Sunday and Wednesday in the concrete gym and only a certain number of people could go. So if you weren't one of the first in line. You didn't even get to go to church.