Arkansas Board Approves New Prison

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 Board of Corrections approves purchase of land for new state prison amid pushback from area residents
The Arkansas Board of Corrections is moving forward with plans to build a new state prison in Franklin County despite pushback from community members.
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.
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.
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 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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