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Jail inmates trying to better futures by getting GED

By Lisa Autry

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Bowling Green, Ky – Today's job market is tough for those with even the best education, but what about those whose resumes have the stain of jail time? Some inmates at the Warren County Regional Jail have increased their chances of landing a job by completing their GED. Jailer Jackie Strode says inmates often rely on former employers and churches to help them find a job after their release. Lisa Autry reports.