MECA’s Karen Blevins discusses 911 and budget stress on staff

As Jefferson County employees enter their second month without a paycheck, the stress is getting to those employees, including dispatchers who work for MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association). Karen Blevins, who heads the county Office of Emergency Management which includes MECA was able to reach... Read More.
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Help available for mental issues, stress related to COVID-19

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may receive immediate help 24 hours a day through the AR-Connect program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. The program... Read More.