October 20, 2026

 

The Izard County Detention Center will soon offer GED preparation classes at no cost to Izard County or the individuals incarcerated at the facility. The Sheriff's Office worked with the inmate phone provider, City Tele Coin, to make this possible.

Individuals housed at the Izard Detention Center will have the opportunity to sign up for and participate in the GED program. If a participant is released from jail before completing the course, they will retain access to their account for one year from the date of enrollment, allowing them to continue working toward earning their GED after their release.

In addition to GED preparation, individuals incarcerated at the jail will also have access to anger management, parenting, and a host of other life skill classes. These programs are intended to provide valuable educational opportunities and life skills that may help participants make positive changes in their lives.

"We are hopeful that these classes will be utilized by those in the detention center" said Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton. "These programs could benefit individuals who need a little help furthering their education and developing important life skills. Our hope is that these opportunities will help them break the cycle they are in and make better choices so they can avoid returning to jail in the future."

The goal of these programs is to provide individuals with opportunities for personal growth, education, and positive change while helping them prepare for a more successful future.