prison, Arkansas and Franklin County

Organizations across Arkansas sign letter of opposition to Franklin County prison
The state of Arkansas is one step closer to seeing a new prison in the River Valley, but many across the state are joining hands to say, "Not in our backyard."
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.
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 DOC, board of corrections unable to answer questions about Franklin County prison site
Members of the Arkansas Department and Board of Corrections tried to answer why the new prison site was selected in Franklin County near Charleston.
Franklin County residents, legislators quiz state officials about planned prison
The community of Charleston was blindsided with news that a state prison was going to be built near their small town when the governor’s office made an announcement Oct.
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.
Franklin County residents voice concerns over new 3,000-bed prison
A new 3,000-bed prison facility expected to be built in Franklin County has many locals speaking out.On Thursday, the Arkansas Board of Corrections held a town
Corrections board signs off on Franklin County site for potential prison build
The vote came barely 12 hours after a contentious town hall meeting in Charleston where residents overwhelmingly voiced displeasure with the proposed prison.
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.
Arkansas state senator, representative concerned about Franklin County prison plans
"I am asking you not to advance the Franklin County prison plan until a series of discussions with the people of Franklin County have happened first."
Board Approves Arkansas Site for Planned 3,000-Inmate Prison Despite Objections
The Arkansas Board of Corrections has approved an 815-acre site where it plans to build a new prison, despite objections from some residents
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette2dOpinion
NWA EDITORIAL | Pursuit of prison space pits governor against Franklin County residents
In 2018, the state's voters authorized an amendment legalizing four casinos in Arkansas, including one in Pope County. Nobody ...
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Franklin County residents question prison location during contentious town hall
Shelby Johnson, the state’s Geographic Information Officer, explained that the main criteria when looking for a location for ...
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Arkansans divided over prison announcement
The Sebastian County sheriff says the plan could save deputies time and make more room in his jail for shoplifters. The ...