The Winnfield City Jail which has been out of operation since October 2021 could be moving back towards operation, police officials confirmed.

The jail which is attached to the City Police station on South Jones Street was closed due to structural issues two years ago.  Since that time, the department has had to house any of its prisoners in the parish facility.

Any of the deficiencies in the building have been corrected and the city is now working towards the next phase of re-opening the jail, that of personnel.  The City Council took a step in that direction at is December 12 meeting when they went along with the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee by hiring Susan Jordan and Karen McNeal on a parttime basis as jailers.

Indications are that four employees will be needed before the jail will be at full strength in order to operate once more.