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BENTONVILLE -- Benton County's Quorum Court must decide whether to seek voter approval to almost triple the number of beds at the county jail, while some want justices of the peace to embrace alternatives to fixing the jail's crowding problem.

BENTONVILLE -- Benton County's Quorum Court must decide whether to seek voter approval to almost triple the number of beds at the county jail, while some want justices of the peace to embrace alternatives to fixing the jail's crowding problem.

BENTONVILLE -- Benton County justices of the peace must decide whether to allow residents to vote on a tax increase to pay for a jail expansion and criminal justice complex expected to cost nearly $250 million.

Those involved in organizing Washington County's second "warrant clinic" -- aimed at resolving cases of people facing arrest for failing to appear in court -- deemed the effort a success Thursday.

Those involved in organizing Washington Countys second "warrant clinic" -- aimed at resolving cases of people facing arrest for failing to appear in court -- deemed the effort a success Thursday.

BENTONVILLE -- A person acquitted of a serious criminal charge because of mental disease usually goes to the State Hospital for treatment. If the Little Rock hospital is full, the person often awaits transfer to be incarcerated at the county jail -- a practice being challenged in Arkansas and around the U.S.

Unlikely coalition defeats Arkansas stand your ground bill (for now) Unlikely coalition defeats Arkansas stand your ground bill (for now) The sponsors of a stand your ground bill fail to make their case. Brian Chilson Gun safety advocates and gun rights groups make for the most awkward of bedfellows. But these diametrically opposed camps briefly joined forces Tuesday to defeat a dog of a bill loathed by people across the political spectrum. T...

Just came out with this one today. this is one of those top opportunities for democrats in the country right outside of washington, d.c., northern virginia. this is that quintessential traditionally republican area that has swung away from the republicans in the age of trump, a 10 point hillary win in 2016, and now this poll has constock down six points in their likely voter model. the interesting dilemma for republicans, there was some thoughts it might be worse for comstock. it is expensive to...