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flag Jackson County opened a new $320 million, 1,000-bed detention center on U.S. Highway 40, replacing its old downtown jail with a modern, humane facility built on time and under budget without a tax increase.

flag Jackson County opened a new $320 million detention center on Thursday, replacing its aging downtown jail. flag The 1,000-bed facility, built on U.S. Highway 40, features natural light, outdoor spaces, counseling services, on-site courtrooms, and officer-in-pod housing. flag Designed to promote humane conditions and rehabilitation, it is expected to improve safety, reduce transportation costs, and support reentry efforts. flag Staff training is underway, with inmate transfers planned in the coming months. flag The future of the old jail remains undecided, with options including repurposing or demolition. flag The project was completed on time and under budget, without a tax increase.

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