Arkansas’ 3,000-bed prison site is on hold. What are the other options?
A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt
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Arkansas Advocate: What is the Franklin County prison project?
A 3,000-bed prison plan derided as ‘Arkansas Alcatraz’ and a ‘mega prison’ by critics is getting national attention
Gov. Sanders’ not-great, not-terrible night
There is a lot to cover as we review Tuesday’s primary elections. We’ll start with what happened with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and three Republican state Senate races.
Arkansas Advocate: Protect Arkansas Act to drive continued prison population growth for at least a decade
Opponents of a new prison meant to alleviate long-standing bed shortages said that money could be put to more productive use
Arkansas Advocate: Franklin County town rejects initiating talks with state on water supply for new prison
Members of Ozark’s city council unanimously voted on Monday against starting discussions with the state to potentially supply water for a planned 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County
Arkansas Advocate: Feds considering immigration detention facility at Franklin County prison site
Federal immigration officials are reportedly considering building a detention facility at the controversial Franklin County state prison site, further frustrating locals who say they’ve been left in the dark by state officials once again