The Monroe County Jail Committee did not meet in December due to a lack of a quorum, but County Mayor Tim Yates said he wants the committee to start the New Year focused on making a decision on the best property site for a jail.

Because of over-crowding at the Monroe County Jail, the county's Jail Committee is under a directive from the state to meet each month and make progress toward correcting the problem.

The committee is currently considering three potential sites for a new jail.

See full story in the Sunday, Dec. 16, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.