Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Houston County commission has began conversations to expand the Houston County jail to ease the burden ...

The employee was terminated, Benge said. He did not identify the jailer.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — The Houston County Commission on Tuesday awarded the jail renovation project and discussed the possibility of expanding it. The renovation of the Houston County Jail is a ...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Houston County Sheriff Zak Benge has requested the public to help locate a fugitive who is wanted on multiple warrants and drug charges. Benge posted that on Wednesday ...

On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, the jailer was arrested and booked into Houston County Jail for the offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody.

The Harris County Jail failed to pass a state inspection this month after inspectors found that inmates were occasionally not taken to doctors' appointments or the emergency room. The jail was also ...