Arkansas Department of Corrections
Trump Pardon Doesn’t Shield Ex-Nursing Home Operator From Arkansas Prison Sentence
Officials said Joseph Schwartz, the former owner of Skyline Healthcare, still owes restitution in Arkansas, as well. read more >
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Judge Blocks Arkansas Law That Took Away Board’s Ability to Fire State Corrections Secretary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday blocked a new law that took away the Board of Corrections’ authority over the state corrections secretary and other top […] read more >
Jamol Jones Named to Arkansas Parole Board
Jones replaces Jerry Riley on the board. His term expires Jan. 14, 2030. read more >
Sanders Picks Arizonan Joe Profiri to Lead State Prison System
Profiri would replace Solomon Graves, who was appointed to the role by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in 2020. read more >
UA Little Rock Gets $453K to Study State Prison System
The Arkansas Department of Corrections awards the University of Arkansas at Little Rock a four-year contract worth more than $453,000 to study and assess the state's prison culture and climate. read more >
Entegrity, State Applaud Prison Efficiency Savings as Part of Hutchinson’s Plan
Entegrity of Little Rock and top state officials are trumpeting big solar energy savings for the state’s prison system, further projects for the Arkansas Department of Corrections and a victory in Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s crusade for streamlining government operations and costs. read more >
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Wendy Kelley, Head of Arkansas Prisons, to Retire
The head of Arkansas' prison system said Monday she's retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus. read more >
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River Rock, Entegrity Build Renewable Features Into Daily Work
Arkansas builders are incorporating solar energy into everyday projects, from residences to commercial businesses to schools to prisons. read more >
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Malvern Mainstays Welcome Diversity
New enterprises join traditional industries to boost city’s economy. read more >