County to pursue federal funds for new jail facility

The Fayette County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, and unanimously approved applying for funding through the Department of Justice FY 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN) program.

If awarded, this would help fund the building of a new county jail, Emergency Management Coordinator and Grants SpecialistAngela Hahn said. Building a …