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Beauregard Parish police jurors are hoping to reallocate $200,000 in state money for the abatement of lead-based paint and asbestos inside DeRidder’s Gothic jail, also known as the “hanging jail.” The money was approved several years ago and is still available, but the parish must resubmit plans to spend it. The abatement must be done before restoration or renovation can begin at the old jail.