The state’s new broadband director, Glen Howie, has been on the job for a little over a month and he’s already gauging where Arkansas can excel even further with Internet connectivity. Howie, who comes to Arkansas from Louisiana, says the state has a “great story to tell.”
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A former detainee faces multiple felony charges after being caught attempting to deliver drugs and other contraband at a Jefferson County detention center. Authorities say swift action prevented these items from entering inmate populations.
Paul Weeks has been arrested following an investigation into thefts and burglaries in Jefferson County. Authorities coordinated with multiple agencies across Arkansas before detaining him on several charges.
A detainee at W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center died after a medical emergency on April 27. Staff provided immediate aid before transporting him for further treatment. An investigation into his death is underway.
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