Emails from state employees show Franklin County prison plans in motion months before announcement
After news hit that a state employee had been removed from the Franklin County prison project for reportedly sending an email that appeared to mock residents, opponents of the plans have since made public more emails that show state employees knew of the project months in advance.
Prison land purchase in Franklin County moves forward with conditional lease
Arkansas prison plan advances as Board approves Franklin County land with a one-year lease, pending legislative steps.
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas officials OK amended lease for planned Franklin County prison
Arkansas prison officials on Tuesday, December 11, 2024 approved a lease agreement between the state’s Development Finance Authority and the Department of Corrections for 815 acres in Franklin County.
Arkansas state employee's email mocks Franklin County residents
An internal state government email appears to make fun of Franklin County residents who were caught off guard by the announcement Arkansas plans to build a 3,000-bed prison there, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.
Arkansas GIS employee removed from Franklin County prison project after controversial email
A controversial email allegedly sent by an Arkansas state official to the state's GIS director has led to his removal from the Franklin County prison project, according to a statement from the director.
State board approves lease of planned prison site in Franklin County
The Arkansas Board of Corrections approved the lease of an 815-acre property in Franklin County from the state Development Finance Authority to the state Department of Corrections on Tuesday evening.
Coalition tells lawmakers that new Franklin County prison could cost $1.5 billion
A group that seeks to prevent the construction of a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County told Arkansas lawmakers on Friday they estimate the facility could cost as much as $1.5 billion to build.
Corrections board approves lease of proposed Franklin County prison site
The board agreed to lease the property for $1 per year, and they will revisit the lease a year from now to decide whether to approve it long-term.
Arkansas officials OK amended lease for planned Franklin County prison
Arkansas prison officials on Tuesday approved a lease agreement between the state’s Development Finance Authority and the Department of Corrections for 815 acres in Franklin County. The land is expected to be the site of a 3,
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Ex-Franklin County deputy pleads not guilty in connection to assault of inmate
An ex-Franklin County deputy who worked at the Corrections Center was in court on federal charges for allegedly disclosing an ...
State employee removed from Franklin County prison project after "unprofessional" email
In response to our request, as well as official comment to the email, TSS on Dec. 10 called the employee's message ...
State employee email allegedly compares residents to ‘conservative’ cartoon character
An email exchange between ArkAansas government employees about new prison plans in Franklin County has some residents angry.
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Franklin County group slams prison plan in legislative hearing
A group opposed to the Franklin County prison questioned the site, the cost and the selection process in a legislative ...