8-30-04 - The Administrator of the Bryan County Jail has resigned, in the wake of a state investigation into allegations of a jailer raping an inmate.
Jail Authority board members accepted Rebecca Ward's resignation Monday, during a special meeting. She did not give a reason for the resignation, and no one on the board is commenting.
The Jail Authority took over operations at the jail in July. But last week, a jailer was fired, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation began an inquiry into the case.
On Monday, they appointed Anna Brown, transportation officer at the jail, to temporarily take over the jail administrator position.
District Attorney Mark Campbell says the resignation is not an indication that the Jail Authority is not working, but like any newly formed organization, it needs to have the kinks worked out.
As far as the investigation, the OSBI report is expected later this week and its likely criminal charges against the jailer will follow.
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Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
