Harrison County's brand-new jail is just about ready to open.

Wednesday, commissioners signed the final food service contract. 7 News got a first look inside with the sheriff.

We have the personnel to open up today"

With construction complete and staff in place, the Harrison County Jail is almost ready to house its first inmates.

Wednesday, commissioners finalized a contract with Trinity Food Service the company that will prepare and deliver meals, staff the cafeteria, and handle cleanup inside the jail.

That's pretty much the final piece we were waiting for the contract to be completed."

Fifteen new corrections officers and a new jail administrator have been training in Monroe and Stark counties, and Sheriff Mark Touvillle says they're ready to step in on day one.

Once they complet

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