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Saturday, May 16, 2026 · El Dorado
Arkansas Senate blocks $750 million Franklin County prison bill
The Arkansas Senate rejected a $750 million bid to build a 3,000-bed state prison in Franklin County, giving reform advocates and local residents a rare legislative victory.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Read StoryGriffin rejects ballot language for Arkansas referendum reform measure
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected a proposed ballot title for a referendum reform initiative, saying the language was too vague about petition signature requirements.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Clarion Water Utility Plans Modern Treatment Plant with Reverse Osmosis
Clarion's water utility is planning a New Water Treatment Plant, designed by ISG of Des Moines, to introduce modern Reverse Osmosis filtration for softer water.
Saturday, May 16, 2026