On May 13th, 2026, Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation conducted by the Arkansas State Police.
The incident occurred on Friday, May 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., when Arkansas State Police Trooper David Menotti initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 35 East in Drew County. The driver was identified as Jimmie L. Foster. Also in the vehicle were front seat passenger Larry Woods and rear seat passenger Jessica Hardie, both of Dermott.
During the stop, Trooper Menotti determined that Foster was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Trooper Menotti asked all occupants to exit the vehicle and conducted a search. During the search, a loaded SAR Arms 9mm handgun was discovered beneath the driver’s seat where Foster had been seated. Foster was placed under arrest and transported to the Drew County Detention Facility for processing. Woods and Hardie were released at the scene.
On the morning of May 5, 2026, community leaders, child welfare experts, church leaders and concerned citizens gathered on the Monticello Town Square in support of children in foster care in Drew County.
The event was collaboratively developed by The CALL in Southeast Arkansas, CASA of the 10th Judicial District and the Division of Children and Family Services as an initiative to raise awareness and support for children in foster care in Southeast Arkansas during National Foster Care Awareness Month.
During the event, Mayor Jason Akers delivered a Proclamation of May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in Drew County. Akers recognized, “Foster care involves a community effort, including social workers, foster parents, advocates, and volunteers, who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of children and youth in foster care.”
Mainline Health is proud to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to support the addition of a new dental operatory at its Star City Dental Clinic.
This expansion will significantly enhance the clinic’s capacity, allowing Mainline Health to serve more patients and reduce wait times for essential dental care in Lincoln County and surrounding communities. The additional operatory will help meet growing demand while advancing Mainline Health’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality oral health services.
“We are incredibly grateful to Delta Dental for investing in the health of our community through this grant opportunity,” says Dr. Skylar Garner from Mainline’s Star City Dental Clinic. “The addition of a new dental operatory will allow us to expand access to care and serve more patients who may otherwise go without essential dental treatment. This expansion is an important step forward in better meeting the growing needs of our community. We are proud to continue expanding the quality, compassionate care our patients deserve.”
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