Members of the Arkansas Department and Board of Corrections tried to answer why the new prison site was selected in Franklin ...

Arkansas Board of Corrections members said Friday they understand residents' concerns about a new prison coming to Charleston ...

Shelby Johnson, the state’s Geographic Information Officer, explained that the main criteria when looking for a location for ...

At the meeting, officials confirmed the Board of Corrections will on vote the proposed prison plan Friday, Nov. 8.

A new 3,000-bed prison facility expected to be built in Franklin County has many locals speaking out.On Thursday, the ...

UPDATE: The Board of Corrections voted Friday morning to approve land in Franklin County as a prison facility. The vote was 5 ...

The community of Charleston was blindsided with news that a state prison was going to be built near their small town when the ...

"I am asking you not to advance the Franklin County prison plan until a series of discussions with the people of Franklin ...

The Sebastian County sheriff says the plan could save deputies time and make more room in his jail for shoplifters. The ...

The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to approve a new prison in Franklin County despite opposition from residents.

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - With the new prison in Franklin County, there will be more room for prisoners in county jails across ...

CHARLESTON, Ark. — On Oct. 31 Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the purchase of land in Franklin County to serve as ...