Bell County Ky Detention Center

10/20/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on October 13th, 2026 the Detention Center had 3-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Bill Bailey, Bill Moore, Billy Jackson, Tim Cole and Chris Ross.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

09/11/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on September 8th, 2026 the Detention Center had 4-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Tracy Evans, Carolyn Robbins, Michelle Hurst, Linda Renner, Hearher Cornett, Annie Nierengarten, Tim Cole and Brandon Hale.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

09/07/2026

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SCAM ALERT

Multiple complaints have been made about "Pretrial" calling people in Bell County and asking family members of inmates at the Bell County Detention Center for bail bond money. The caller requests that money be paid over the phone.

For the record, this is not the way our pretrial court procedures or bail protocols work.

Please do not fall for this scam. If you feel you have been a victim of this scam, please call our dispatch at 606-337-6174 to make a report.

08/21/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on August 18th, 2026 the Detention Center had 8-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Tracy Evans, Michelle Hurst, Carolyn Robbins, Hearher Cornett, Bill Bailey, Bill Moore and Billy Jackson.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

08/12/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on August 11th, 2026 the Detention Center had 9-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Heather Cornett, Carolyn Robbins, Michelle Hurst, Bill Bailey, Bill Moore, Billy Jackson, Raymond Bryant, Tim Cole and Ivan Roberts.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

07/29/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on July 28th, 2026 the Detention Center had 1-individual baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Tracy Evans, Carolyn Robbins, Tim Cole, Raymond Bryant, Jeff Sherwood, Ray Summers and Josh Hatton.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured is the individual that was baptized.

07/03/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on June 30th, 2026 the Detention Center had 2-individuals baptized.

Assisting Assistant Pastor Jeremiah Wallace was Tracy Evans, April Wallace, Cheyenne Warren, Annie Nierengarten, Laura Cunningham, Katie Lankford and Billy Jackson.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

05/27/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on May 26th, 2026 the Detention Center had 2-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Laura Cunningham, Carolyn Robbins and Annie Nierengarten.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.

05/04/2026

This week, we recognize Correctional Officers Week, and I want to take a moment to say how truly grateful I am for the men and women who serve at the Bell County Detention Center.

The work you do each and every day does not go unnoticed. It takes strength, patience, and a level of dedication that most people never see. You show up, you stand firm, and you carry out a job that is both challenging and incredibly important to our community.

But to me, you are more than just correctional officers—you are my family. I see your commitment, your sacrifices, and the way you support one another like family. I couldn’t be more proud to stand beside you.

Thank you for everything you do.

-Jailer Barb Venable

04/22/2026

Bell County Jailer Barb Venable announces that on April 21st, 2026 the Detention Center had 3-individuals baptized.

Assisting Pastor Jonathan Neely was Bill Moore, Billy Jackson, Tracy Evans, Terri Tye, Annie Nierengarten, Ivan Roberts, Allen Brock, Tensie Brock, Ben King and Carolyn Robbins.

Also assisting was the Bell County Detention Center staff.

Pictured are the individuals that were baptized.