5News – Franklin County Prison Project ‘On Hold’
https://youtu.be/yOeGITgjrxw?si=7vTiC1A8WH1HHIKX The Department of Corrections said that work on the proposed prison project in Franklin County has been put 'on...
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Update From Chief Flanagan 4/18/2026
Update: Good afternoon, Last week was a great week! We started off with a potluck meet and greet with You...
Film on proposed prison to screen
River Valley Democrat-Gazette PENNY WEAVER CHARLESTON — A national nonprofit is set to debut a documentary film featuring the story...
Sunday Update From Chief Flanagan 3/1/2026
Update:Good evening, This has been a busy and productive week! Most of this week was phone calls and zoom meetings...
The Franklin County Prison Proposal EXPLAINED | Unpacking the Issue
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette On October 31st, 2024 Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the state purchased approximately 815 acres in...
Letter from Chief Flanagan to AR Senator King 12/10/2025
Good morning, Senator King, I was hoping that your office might put in another meeting request with the Governor. Myself...
Letter from Chief Flanagan to Vanir CEO Jerry Avalos 12/10/2025
Mr. Avalos, I am the Western Region Medal Chief of The Chickamauga Nation. Our tribe stands in opposition to a...
A year after start of Franklin County prison project, state hasn’t done cultural survey of land
Arkansas Democrat 24 Nov 2025 https://edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8173666378496016 Arkansas hasn't done an on-site cultural survey of the land where a proposed new...
As Franklin County prison debate continues, Chickamauga leader says tribe ‘Can be pushed no further’ in land dealings
River Valley Democrat Gazette 10/19/2025 by Penny Weaver Justin Flanagan, Western Regional medal chief for the Chickamauga Nation, narrates a PowerPoint...