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Arkansas is buying land in Charleston for a new prison that promises jobs and security


Arkansas is buying land in Charleston for a new prison that promises jobs and security

CHARLESTON (KATV) – The state of Arkansas has purchased land in Charleston to build a new prison that will house up to 3,000 inmates, Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Corrections announced Thursday. State officials say the 815-acre property was purchased for $2,950,000 after a months-long search. While officials say it is too […]