State employee removed from Franklin County prison project

Emails from state employees show Franklin County prison plans in motion months before announcement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — 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.
Franklin County prison project hit by controversy over official's unprofessional email
According to the Arkansas Times, a statement from the director reveals that a controversial email has resulted in the official's firing.
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 "unprofessional" and "uncharacteristic."
Franklin County leaders call for accountability over insulting state employee email
Franklin County leaders demand accountability after a state official’s email mocked residents following Gov. Sanders’ prison announcement.
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.
Emails show officials hid purchase of land in Franklin County for prison, mocked residents by sharing South Park video clips (UPDATED)
When government officials are comparing Arkansans to South Park clips and encouraging each other to lie in public records, the entire process has gone off the rails.
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.
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.
Franklin County prison opponents angered by state official’s email mocking them
Area residents, already frustrated that the state of Arkansas selected a site north of Charleston for a new prison without consulting with them, are upset this week after learning one state agency official compared them to cartoon characters in a segment from "South Park.
Franklin County judge responds to state employee mocking residents in alleged email
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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.
Franklin County residents raise concerns over proposed prison in the River Valley
Arkansas Lawmakers heard the concerned citizens of The Franklin County and River Valley Coalition on the new proposed prison.
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State employee email seemingly compares Franklin Co. residents to ‘white trash redneck conservative’ South Park character
An email exchange discovered from state government employees regarding the new prison plans in Franklin County has resulted ...