Our Publication
About Mule Creek Post
Mule Creek Post is a prison newspaper produced by incarcerated journalists at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California. The publication documents life inside through reporting, commentary, creative work, and community stories.
What we cover
Journalism from inside
- Community & institutional news
- Education & rehabilitation
- Arts, culture & creativity
- Perspectives & lived experience
Digital home
Built to preserve the record
This website gives Mule Creek Post stories, writers, and print editions permanent places online, making the newsroom’s reporting and preserved newspaper archive easier to find, read, and revisit.
Newsroom Recognition
Nationally recognized prison journalism
Mule Creek Post journalists earned four honors in the 2026 American Penal Press Contest: John L. Orr was named Newsroom Leader of the Year; D. Razor Babb earned third place for Best Opinion Story; O. Rick Bridges earned third place for Best Short-Form Feature; and Gerald McKoy earned third place for Best Sports & Recreation Reporting.
The newsroom was also recognized in the 2025 contest, including third place for Best Newspaper, Jesse Carson as Newsroom Leader of the Year, John L. Orr for long-form writing, and Jason Davis for Best Photo.
View official 2026 results ↗Writers
Permanent profiles
Writer pages are structured around approved biographies, bylines, published work, books, media credits, education, and verified recognition.
Articles
Searchable reporting
Stories are organized so readers can browse by subject and find individual articles through permanent URLs.
Archive
Print history
Print editions are organized by publication year, creating a durable record as approved issues are added.