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.
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.
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.
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas officials OK amended lease for planned Franklin County prison
Arkansas prison officials on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 approved a lease agreement between the state’s Development Finance Authority and the Department of Corrections for 815 acres in Franklin County.
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 hearing today.
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,
State employee email seemingly compares Franklin County 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Franklin County residents raise concerns over proposed prison in the River Valley
also known as Franklin County and River Valley Coalition, on the new proposed prison set to be constructed on land already purchased by the state. The coalition claims it has FOIA documents and ...
Charleston City Council votes against construction of state prison in nonbinding resolution
A resolution was brought forward by the Franklin County & River Valley Coalition, a group created to fight the prison plans.