Sallyport project gets go-ahead

In the next couple of weeks, bids should go out for work to improve the sallyport at the old Cole County Jail behind the courthouse.

At Tuesday's County Commission meeting, commissioners directed officials with Architects Alliance to proceed with the process.

The plan calls for making an opening in the existing north exterior wall; removing the existing freezer, cooler and non-load bearing walls and kitchen equipment; modifying water lines to the existing heating and cooling system; and providing ....