Jackson changes plea in County court case

Last March, LaWanda Jackson was charged with felony criminal child endangerment, misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, and misdemeanor driving while suspended or revoked and pled not guilty. Jackson was back in Phillips County District Court last week pleaded guilty to the felony charge and vacated a request for a September trial.

Court records state that on or about Friday, March 3, 2017, Jackson purposely, knowingly, or negligently caused a substantial risk of death to a child under 14 years of age by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol with a child i...