SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF TREATS INMATES TO FEAST

BENTON -- Although most people celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family and food, inmates at the Scott County Jail won't get to spend the day with relatives.

But they will enjoy a traditional holiday meal with turkey and dressing and all the trimmings.

Sheriff Bill Ferrell will provide the meal for the inmates at noon Thursday. The meal includes turkey and dressing, gravy, potatoes, corn, green beans, pie and beverages.

Ferrell has been providing the meal at his own expense since he took office in 1977.

He said the meal helps to soften the inmate's pain of being separated from family members during a festive time of the year.