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Franklin County group hires attorney to oppose planned state prison
Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen has been selected as legal counsel for a Franklin County group opposed to a planned state prison in the county. He’s not sure if they…
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by - November 7, 2024 9:49 pm
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 governor’s office made an announcement Oct. 31….
by - November 6, 2024 3:35 pm
Charleston area residents push back against planned prison; ready for town hall
Residents are hoping to get some answers and maybe encouraged the Arkansas Board of Corrections to rethink a prison near Charleston during a town hall meeting Thursday (Nov. 7) at…
by - November 1, 2024 4:03 pm
Petition launched opposing planned state prison near Charleston
The news of a new prison being built in Charleston has not been a welcome revelation to many in the area with almost 1,700 people signing a petition asking state…
by - November 16, 2016 8:09 pm
Professor: Arkansas should treat, not incarcerate, for drugs and mental illness
A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences professor says Arkansas’ high incarceration rate has a negative outcome on public health. Instead, the state should focus on increasing treatment offerings for…
by - April 25, 2016 4:02 pm
Report: 1 in 11 Arkansas children has a parent who has been incarcerated
Nine percent of Arkansas children have had a parent in jail or prison during their childhood, says a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The newly released report,…