date:Aug 31, 2012
nters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.
The 4,000-acre Tucker Unit was formerly known as the Arkansas State Prison Farm. It continues to produce crops as part of it agricultural, trade and vocational programs.
The historic prison used the Old Sparky electric chair from 1926 to 1948 for executions and is also known for the electric shock device known as the Tucker Telephone.
During the Salmonella outbreak, the prison had to cancel some visiting days and delay discharging