24th Judicial Circuit

Drug Court offers second chance

The recent successful graduates of Drug Court are pictured during their graduation ceremony on Sept. 29. From left: Judge Jacob West, Vaughndale Bowling, Marissa Ratajski, Darrell Rogers, Patrick Pennington, Deanna Waldrop, John Nichols and Circuit Judge Sam Junkin.

The recent successful graduates of Drug Court are pictured during their graduation ceremony on Sept. 29. From left: Judge Jacob West, Vaughndale Bowling, Marissa Ratajski, Darrell Rogers, Patrick Pennington, Deanna Waldrop, John Nichols and Circuit Judge Sam Junkin.

On Sept. 29, six people earned the right to get a fresh start in life through the 24th Judicial Circuit’s Drug Court Program. The program originated in 2011. Since it began, approximately 500 participants have participated in the program. Overall, there has been a 40 percent graduation rate.

 

Reeves retires from 24th Judicial Circuit

Shown are the people in the district attorney’s office Reeves worked with. From left: Merrell Nolen, Jack Nolen, District Attorney Chris McCool, Nancy Reeves, Andy Hamlin, Kaleb Beams and Steven Nolen.

Shown are the people in the district attorney’s office Reeves worked with. From left: Merrell Nolen, Jack Nolen, District Attorney Chris McCool, Nancy Reeves, Andy Hamlin, Kaleb Beams and Steven Nolen.

The 24 Judicial Circuit honored Nancy Reeves with a retirement party on Aug. 23, in recognition for her 16 1/2 years of service to the district attorney’s office. Reeves was hired on Feb. 11, 2002 and will officially retire on Nov. 30.

 

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