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The Jackson County Commission approved a budget for 2022-23, which is about $265,000 higher than the current fiscal year. The budget includes pay raises for full-time county employees.
In the March 9 Jackson County Commission meeting, Sheriff Ross Mellinger and 911 Director Montana Boggess asked for clarification of the process for finalizing and voting on the 2022-2023 budget.
Four suspects were arrested on felony charges of receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Mellinger says he expects there to be more charges as the investigation continues.
With the lowest salary of all surrounding counties, Sheriff Mellinger said it is becoming more difficult to convince his deputies to stay in Jackson County.
Justin Cutright, 32, was arrested on Jan. 11 on charges of first degree sexual assault of a pre-adolescent female.