Jail operations could change hands

Court considers letting private company take over

By: Lori Dunn - Texarkana Gazette

James McCormick, with Community Education Centers, pitches the advantages of using a private jail management firm to the Miller County Quorum Court Friday. McCormick is the warden at the Bowie County Correctional Facility, which is managed by Community Education Centers.

Per Sheriff Ron Stovall’s request, the Miller County Quorum Court will consider turning over jail operations to a private company. Bowie County Correctional Center Warden James McCormick will tour the Miller County Correctional Facility in the coming weeks to determine if the private company that ma...

Published: 02/28/2009