Franklin County, prison and Arkansas

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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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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Marquise Sheppard, 30, has been involved with crime since he was 12 years old, a Franklin County judge said before sentencing ...
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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 ...
Residents discuss Franklin County prison plan with state officials
At the meeting, officials confirmed the Board of Corrections will on vote the proposed prison plan Friday, Nov. 8.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...