East Arkansas Regional Unit - AR DOC

05/13/2026

🚨🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE🚨🚨

Securus will be transitioning from the legacy video visitation platform to the Next Gen platform which is the newest version of your inmate phone system as well as Video Connect effective May 27, 2026.

https://doc.arkansas.gov/correction/visitation-updates/ -visitation-prisons

05/13/2026

Please join the in congratulating Warden Todd Ball and the outstanding staff at the Arkansas Regional Unit on completing their American Correctional Association Reaccreditation Audit. Below are the scores for the audit:

100% on Mandatory Standards and Best Practices
99.6% on Non Mandatory Standards and Best Practices

The auditors were appreciative of the family atmosphere and the staffs ability to show their knowledge of the job. The auditors were thankful for staff immediately responding to requests for documentation and information. The facility was very clean and well maintained. The grounds were well groomed and maintained.

Great job EARU, thank you for your efforts in excelling with this audit.

05/12/2026

May 11–17, 2026 is Mental Health Awareness Week!! We're highlighting our amazing mental health staff, which includes:

NaTasha Hammock, LPC, MBSC, CIC-CSp, NCPT
Mental Health Director & Chairperson, Mental Health Advisory Board for Wellpath.

Mental Health Professionals:
Dr. Towanda Ware, LMSW
Dr. Melanie Wesley, APN
Aarin Mitchell, LPC-S
Jasmine Winda, LMSW

Mental Health Technicians:
Tyanna Esau
George Jackson
Gary Smith
Ethel Whitman

Teresa Anderson- Administrative Assistant

This year’s theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities. Together, we can use that insight to connect people to the right support at the right time, and shape advocacy, education, and community engagement to make more good days possible for all.

05/12/2026

Join us in congratulating Marquis Lundy on his recent promotion to Lieutenant!!! With over twenty years of correctional experience we know he'll do an outstanding job leading his shift.

05/08/2026

AND THE WINNER IS............

The fifth winner of the Ninja Crispi giveaway is Cpl. Howard of B-Shift. Congrats Cpl. Howard!!

05/08/2026

Spotlight recipients for A-Shift :
Cpl. Jabreka Massey and Cpl. Eva Hunt.

05/08/2026

As Correctional Officers week comes to a close we would like to thank everyone who made this week a success. Thank you to our amazing officers, non-security staff and nurses for their relentless dedication & hard work. You guys are awesome!! Keep up the great work!

05/07/2026

AND THE WINNER IS.....

The fourth winner of the Ninja Crispi is Field Lt. Terry Doyle!!

05/07/2026

OFFICER TESTIMONIAL
CPL. JEANETTE CRIPPEN

I love my job because it gives me a chance to make a real difference in people's lives. Everyday I'm able to offer guidance, support and encouragement to individuals who are working towards change and growth. It's not always easy but its meaningful work that challenges me and reminds me of the importance of patience, compassion and accountability. Knowing that I can even play a small role helping someone move in a better direction makes my job truly rewarding. I am Cpl. Jeanette Crippen and we are !!

05/07/2026

NURSE SPOTLIGHT

We are proud to celebrate Nurse King, who has been a valued part of our team for over a year and has dedicated the past year to serving others as a nurse. Your compassion, hard work, and commitment to patient care make a difference every single day.

Thank you for everything you do and for the positive impact you bring to our team and community. We appreciate you not only during Nurses Week, but all year long!

Happy Nurses Week!