Rhonda Davis presents the teen court program to the County Commission

RIPLEY — The Jackson County Commission held its weekly meeting Oct. 30.

Rhonda Davis, coordinator of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition, gave a presentation to the Commission on the possibility of implementing a teen court program in the county.

“It’s a way to get young people involved in the justice system,” Davis said. “It’s a kind of prevention program.”

The teen court program would handle teenagers who commit minor offenses, such as shoplifting, underage drinking, and vandalism, and who are willing to admit responsibility for their crimes. Read the full story

Recently, city leaders of both Ripley and Ravenswood held a meeting with the Jackson County Commission to discuss the possibility of placing a “recreation levy” on the November election ballot. The levy’s purpose would be to provide funding for all three entities to improve their existing recreational facilities. If the levy is ran and then passes, the monies generated are to be split evenly between Ripley, Ravenswood, and the Jackson County Commission. Read the full story