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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."

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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."

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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 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.

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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Gov. Sanders: State prison planned to be built in Franklin County

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the purchase of land in Franklin County to build a new state prison on ...

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NWA EDITORIAL | Pursuit of prison space pits governor against Franklin County residents

In 2018, the state's voters authorized an amendment legalizing four casinos in Arkansas, including one in Pope County. Nobody ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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