Franklin County
Bank OZK Diversifies While Maintaining Leadership in US Construction Loans
CEO George Gleason is betting the bank can rebalance without abandoning the business that fueled its growth. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
‘Unduly Burdensome’ (Editorial)
Governor Sanders is seeing pushback regarding the decision to delay a special election for a vacant Arkansas Senate seat. The people of Franklin county want representation before next summer. read more >
![A 1914 jailhouse in Ozark on the Arkansas River has been renovated and is back on the market as a home. [PHOTO provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HOME_JAIL1_opt-300x194.jpg)
Former Franklin County Jail Back on the Market
You won’t need to post bail, just a down payment, if you’re interested in buying a house inmates once called home. read more >
People’s Voices Matter (Editorial)
Lawmakers pay attention when citizens get organized and get loud. read more >
Life on the Front Page (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The final Editor’s Note of the year has hot mics, “South Park” and sage advice. read more >
by Hunter Field -
A Failure in Leadership (Editorial)
The governor failed western Arkansas citizens by not telling them about a planned prison. read more >
Former Jail for Sale in Ozark
Looking for a steal of a deal? Whispers knows where you can get a jail for $250,000. read more >
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