Patrick Deakins News Today

The Washington County Quorum Court talks about the fate of the Northwest Arkansas Community Correction Center, a facility that offers resources for women in prison.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Washington County cannot use federal covid pandemic relief money to expand the county jail, the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition says in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.

President Biden promised prompt federal assistance Monday for disaster-stricken portions of north Arkansas after storms killed at least eight in the state, including three people in Benton County and one in Boone, Gov. Sarah Sanders said.

President Biden promised prompt federal assistance Monday for disaster-stricken portions of north Arkansas after storms killed at least eight in the state, including three people in Benton County and one in Boone, Gov. Sarah Sanders said.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Washington County is proceeding with plans to take over and repurpose the Northwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center housed in the old county jail, County Judge Patrick Deakins said Thursday.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Washington County is proceeding with plans to take over and repurpose the Northwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center housed in the old county jail, County Judge Patrick Deakins said Thursday.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Northwest Arkansas Crisis Stabilization unit closed on April 11, and some people in the community say theyre disappointed in the decision to close and what they say is a lack of public notice.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Northwest Arkansas Crisis Stabilization unit closed on April 11, and some people in the community say theyre disappointed in the decision to close and what they say is a lack of public notice.

Washington County is hoping to implement municipal-style planning and zoning with a high priority on getting commercial use permits approved for future business.

Washington County is terminating its lease with Arkansas Community Corrections in response to the state allegedly neglecting to help with jail overcrowding.