MADISONVILLE-It's back to square one for the Monroe County Jail Committee when it comes to finding land for a new jail.

During the monthly Jail Committee meeting Thursday night, the members voted unanimously to drop what had been the first option, the "Aunt Reba Hicks" property at the intersection of New Highway 68/Englewood Road (Old Highway 411), from consideration.

The committee was unanimous in its decision and then decided to have County Mayor Tim Yates bring back more options at the July meeting.

The committee, which is made up of all nine County Commission members, and various other county, judicial and law enforcement officials, had decided earlier this spring to focus on the Hicks property for a new jail site.  

See full story in the Sunday, June 17, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.