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3 Clark County inmates eligible for parole in October
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3 Clark County inmates eligible for parole in October

As of Oct. 1, 2025, there were 323 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections website

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Lawmakers say Arkansas prison escape occurred because of ‘systemic’ issues
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Lawmakers say Arkansas prison escape occurred because of ‘systemic’ issues

Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne said the escape of a convicted murderer and rapist wouldn’t have happened had two workers done their jobs and followed policy

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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system
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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system

As of Nov. 1, 2024, there were 331 people listed as Clark County inmates by the Arkansas Department of Corrections

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Parole delayed for child rapist Wayne Poland
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Parole delayed for child rapist Wayne Poland

A notorious child rapist will have to wait another two years before he’s again eligible for parole after a decision from the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board

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Arkansas Advocate: State purchases Franklin County land for new prison site
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Arkansas Advocate: State purchases Franklin County land for new prison site

Locals expressed displeasure about building a prison in the region and concerns about a lack of community input

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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system
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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system

The following Clark County inmates have a parole- or transfer-eligible date in October 2024

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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system
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Clark County inmates held in the Arkansas prison system

The following Clark County inmates have a parole- or transfer-eligible date in September 2024

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