Nearing completion

By News Staff on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Opening for new parish jail will be after start of new year, says sheriff
  • Pictured is the new parish jail located inside the Industrial Park. The new facility is expected to be completed by the end of December. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Pictured is the new parish jail located inside the Industrial Park. The new facility is expected to be completed by the end of December. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor This time of year is a time of showing gratitude. For Sheriff Charles Guillory, he is especially grateful this year that one of his big projects will soon be completed. Sheriff Guillory stated he hopes to be moved into the new parish jail by January. The public will then be invited for a ribbon cutting and a grand opening. During the grand opening, the public will be abl...

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