Wilcox commissioners weigh jail site and approve vehicle and budget actions

Wilcox commissioners weigh jail site and approve vehicle and budget actions

Wilcox County commissioners moved through a series of spending approvals Tuesday, August 18, 2026, before turning to a larger debate over where to build a new jail and sheriff’s office, a decision county leaders said could affect public facilities, transportation costs and utility needs for decades. The board approved a bid from Pruitt for two five-ton air-conditioning units at the Ag Center, then accepted Capital Fleet Solutions’ option for thr…