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Judge says prison board, not governor in charge of prison operations

Tuesday, November 4 by Ray King

The power to determine who is in charge of Arkansas prisons lies with the Board of Corrections, not Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Pulaski County Judge Patricia James determined in a new ruling. In her ruling, James found that two new Arkansas laws, Acts 185 and... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Wednesday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument from a prison inmate who said he should have been allowed to represent himself at a trial in 2023. Following that trial in 2023, Vincent Peal,53, was found guilty of being a felon... Read More.

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ICE Eyes Controversial Franklin County Prison Site for Immigration Detention Facility

Thursday, September 25 by Alex Bivens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering the state’s proposed prison site in Franklin County for a potential immigration detention center, according to local law enforcement officials. On Monday, three ICE agents visited the 815-acre property along Arkansas 215 near Mill Creek Mountain, about... Read More.

Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

Thursday, September 25 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas County man sentenced to prison for violating conditions of his probation will see his sentence reduced because of a court error. Joseph Huffman, 54, was charged with drug related offenses in 2020 and was placed on probation for four years. He... Read More.

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Questions continue on new prison

Wednesday, September 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The state's plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County is under intense scrutiny once again as local citizens and some lawmakers question the suitability of the proposed site. During a state legislature's Joint Performance Review Committee meeting, Franklin County... Read More.

More ADC employees disciplined after prison escape

Tuesday, August 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Additional employees at an Arkansas prison have been disciplined for not following procedures after a convicted murderer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” escaped earlier this summer, a state prison system official told lawmakers Monday. Arkansas Division of Correction Director... Read More.

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State prison inmate claims retaliation in transfer to federal prison

Monday, July 14 by Ray King

A Muslim inmate who won a U.S. Supreme Court case upholding his right to grow a beard for religious reasons said in a lawsuit that Arkansas officials transferred him to a federal prison in West Virginia in retaliation for several other lawsuits he has filed. The... Read More.

New prison in Franklin County is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Thursday, June 12 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas Board of Corrections has approved $57 million dollars to design a new state prison to be located near Charleston in Franklin County. The proposed 3,000 bed prison has drawn the ire of those living in the area and even charges from a... Read More.

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Former Police Chief Escapes Prison Sparking Statewide Manhunt

Sunday, May 25 by Luke Matheson

On Sunday, May 25, at approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North Central Unit. Anyone with information about inmate Hardin’s whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately. The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are working with local,... Read More.

Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI

Thursday, May 22 by Luke Matheson

Former Monroe County District Court Judge Thomas David Carruth, 64, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after being convicted of making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The sentence was handed down Monday by U.S. District Judge D.... Read More.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently discussed several key issues following the legislative session. She emphasized a cautious approach to resuming executions, despite signing a law that allows nitrogen gas as a method. Since the state hasn't conducted executions since 2017 due to a shortage... Read More.

New Arkansas prison faces setback in legislature

Wednesday, April 2 by Ray King

By ANDREW DEMILLO and KIM CHANDLER LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A plan to build a 3,000-inmate prison in Arkansas hit a roadblock in the state Senate on Tuesday, while the Alabama Legislature gave final approval to ensure funding for another mega-prison. The Republican governors in both states... Read More.

Stories tagged with: prison

Judge says prison board, not governor in charge of prison operations

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

ICE Eyes Controversial Franklin County Prison Site for Immigration Detention Facility

Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

Questions continue on new prison

More ADC employees disciplined after prison escape

State prison inmate claims retaliation in transfer to federal prison

New prison in Franklin County is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Former Police Chief Escapes Prison Sparking Statewide Manhunt

Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

New Arkansas prison faces setback in legislature

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