Arkansas, 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 state senator representing parts of Franklin County says he wasn't notified of plans to build prison
"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."
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.
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.
Arkansas Advocate: Organizations ink opposition to new state prison
Despite a public outcry about a lack of transparency surrounding the deal, the Arkansas Board of Corrections approved the state’s new land purchase
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 organizations sign letter in opposition to new prison
Seventeen Arkansas community organizations have signed on to a letter opposing construction of a new state prison in Franklin County. Elected officials and local residents said they were blindsided by the governor’s announcement on Oct.
Organizations across Arkansas join hands in opposition to Franklin Co. Prison
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Arkansas Governor Sanders' office denies FOIA request related to Board of Corrections
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Nov. 11, legal counsel representing Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders denied a Freedom of ...
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 ...
How the new state prison will impact Northeast Arkansas
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - With the new prison in Franklin County, there will be more room for prisoners in county jails across ...
Residents get a chance to discuss Franklin County prison plan with state officials
A town hall meeting Thursday evening in Charleston will give Franklin County residents the chance to voice their opinions on ...
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.
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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 ...