HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors appointed a new director for the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center.
James Woods, Jr., was officially named the new director after stepping into the role in October 2025.
“To just be able to continue to serve for the state and serve Hinds County, it means a lot,” he said.
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Hinds County Board of Supervisors President Robert Graham, District 1, said it took some time to find the right candidate for the role…