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Arkansas, Franklin County and prison

KNWA Fayetteville on MSN · 2d

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."

5newsonline · 11d

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."

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 Times · 6d

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.

KNWA Fayetteville on MSN · 2d

Organizations across Arkansas join hands in opposition to Franklin Co. Prison

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Talk Business6d

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 ...

Arkansas Times6d

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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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 ...

1don MSN

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 ...

40/29 TV Ft Smith-Fayetteville on MSN5d

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 ...

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette4d

Greenwood City Council voices opposition to prison in Franklin County

Council members voted 5-0, with Steve Tedford and Tim Terry absent, to support residents of Charleston and Franklin ...

1don MSN

Former Prince George's County councilmember sentenced 1 year in prison for embezzlement

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former Prince George's County councilmember will learn his fate Wednesday after admitting to embezzling ...

40/29 TV Ft Smith-Fayetteville on MSN13d

Governor announces plans for new prison near Charleston in Franklin County

The 3,000-bed facility will be Arkansas' newest and biggest prison, but area residents are concerned about how it could ...

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