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County officials say the expansion would take about three years to complete .. but only if voters approve both sales tax measures.

Sales tax increases to pay to expand and operate the Benton County Jail will be on the November ballot.

A local circuit judge granted a trial to Jon Comstock, who was found in criminal contempt while attending bond hearings at the Benton County Jail.

BENTONVILLE -- A local circuit judge granted a trial to Jon Comstock, who was found in criminal contempt while attending bond hearings at the Benton County Jail.

Business slowed at the third Washington County warrants clinic Wednesday, but about 50 people showed to work out their court issues.

People with warrants for failure to appear in Washington County Circuit Court have an opportunity Wednesday to resolve those cases without jail time.

FAYETTEVILLE -- State inspection reports for county jails in Northwest Arkansas make note of crowding and the need for more space but some say alternatives to bigger jails have yet to be explored.

FAYETTEVILLE -- State inspection reports for county jails in Northwest Arkansas make note of crowding and the need for more space, but some say alternatives to bigger jails have yet to be explored.

A former Benton County circuit judge wants a criminal contempt finding against him expunged from his record.

A former Benton County circuit judge and state legislative candidate was jailed early Friday after being found in criminal contempt.