Franklin County Prison Project
Sector: Government • Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Source: Southwest Times Record
The Franklin County prison project aims to construct a 3,000-bed facility in Arkansas. However, the project is facing significant local opposition and funding challenges, with claims of lack of transparency from state officials. The Chickamauga tribe is also investigating potential Native American burial sites in the area.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Southwest Times Record
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Description | The Franklin County prison project aims to construct a 3,000-bed facility in Arkansas. However, the project is facing significant local opposition and funding challenges, with claims of lack of transparency from state officials. The Chickamauga tribe is also investigating potential Native American burial sites in the area. |
Original sector | Corrections |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arkansas |
City | Fort Smith |
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Source | Southwest Times Record |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-20 |
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