Sun soon to set on Fisher County Jail

  • This ironic picture of the Fisher County Jail once told the story of significant budget cuts made in August 2022 to keep the jail open through 2023. With the jail remaining closed since August 2023, officials adopted a budget on Monday that will permanently close the facility next month.
    This ironic picture of the Fisher County Jail once told the story of significant budget cuts made in August 2022 to keep the jail open through 2023. With the jail remaining closed since August 2023, officials adopted a budget on Monday that will permanently close the facility next month.
    The Fisher County Commissioners Court resumed many budget considerations carried over from its August meeting when officials held a public hearing ahead of adopting this year’s annual budget and tax rate. While officials avoided a tax increase in FY 2024-2025, the court adopted the controversial budget that saves public funds but closes the county jail when the new budget takes effect next mo...

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