Board Approves Arkansas Site for Planned 3,000-Inmate Prison

Arkansas Board Approves New Prison Despite Public Opposition
The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved a new prison in an effort to alleviate a backlog of state prisoners.
Board approves Arkansas site for planned 3,000-inmate prison despite objections
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved an 815-acre site for a planned prison to hold 3,000 inmates, despite objections from residents and local officials that they were blindsided by the state’s purchase of the land.
Arkansas Board of Corrections OKs purchase of property to build prison in Charleston
The Board of Corrections voted Friday to approve the purchase of an 815-acre property in Charleston with plans to build build a new 3,000-bed prison there.
Board of Corrections votes to accept land for planned prison
The Arkansas Board of Corrections (BOC) on Friday (Nov. 8) voted to accept the land for a planned 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County. The move comes after considerable protest
Board of Corrections approves new prison despite community protest
The Franklin County city of Charleston is set to have a new 3,000-bed prison built there. Residents say they don't want it.
Board of Corrections approves Franklin County prison land
UPDATE: The Board of Corrections voted Friday morning to approve land in Franklin County as a prison facility. The vote was 5-1 in favor. Additional decision-making and votes will be needed in the future before any construction starts.
State Board of Corrections votes to approve new prison for Franklin County
Arkansas Board of Corrections members said Friday they understand residents' concerns about a new prison coming to Charleston, then voted 6-0 to approve the Franklin County site.
Arkansas Board of Corrections approves purchase of land for new state prison amid pushback from area residents
The Arkansas Board of Corrections is moving forward with plans to build a new state prison in Franklin County despite pushback from community members.
Arkansas Board of Corrections approves plans to build prison in Franklin County
The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to approve a new prison in Franklin County despite opposition from residents.
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