Letoree Jackson News Today

The Pulaski County jail wants money to improve inmate mental health, but the sheriff's department said they requested funds from the quorum court and were denied.

Turmoil over the Pulaski County Quorum Courts decision to reject a $2.2 million proposal for county jail mental health services provider Turn Key continues to affect Chief Detention Officer Charles Hendricks and mental health coordinator Letoree Jacksons operations as they prepare to work off of little revenue.