Hinds County leaders say detention center faces overcrowding, staffing shortages

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1. WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

   Overcrowding, staffing still issues at Hinds Co. jail, months after receiver takes over ↗ (opens WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS)

   Published Jul 10, 2026

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   JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A federal receiver appointed to oversee the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond says overcrowding, staffing, and facility issues remain a problem, months after he was given the job. On Friday, Wendell France gave an update to U.S.

2. WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS

   Here’s how the new Hinds Co. DA would tackle overcrowding at the Raymond Detention Center ↗ (opens WDBD Fox 40 Jackson MS)

   Published Jul 10, 2026

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   JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hours before his appointment was announced by Gov. Tate Reeves, Hinds County District Attorney Brad McCullouch was already in talks about how to address overcrowding at the Hinds County jail.

3. WJTV Jackson

   Hinds County leaders say detention center faces overcrowding, staffing shortages ↗ (opens WJTV Jackson)

   Published Jul 10, 2026

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   HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County officials returned to federal court on July 10, 2026, to discuss the findings of a federal receiver, who is overseeing the Hinds County Detention Center. Officials said overcrowding, staffing and facility issues remain a problem, months after the federal rec…

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