Watch: Perry County Jail undergoing repairs after inmate escapes

The Perry County Commission approved spending more than $86,000 in additional funds to make repairs to the jail caused by an inmate who broke a hole in the wall to escape in September. Todd and Cindy talk about the work done at the James Hood Detention Facility that serves as the Perry County jail and has been closed since the escape. The commission on Jan. 13 approved an amendment to the county’s construction budget to cover $86,611 in repairs. Sheriff Roy Fikes inspected and approved the work, which included plumbing repairs, fixing leaks and restoring showers and bathrooms. Fikes ordered the closure of the jail and can authorize its reopening. It is unclear when that will be. See this segment of the Black Belt Newscast.