Media Summary: Northwest Arkansas is growing faster than anyone predicted, and the region's criminal justice system is struggling to keep up. Sheriff Shawn Holloway says the jail needs to expand, but doesn't have the money to operate the proposed expansion. This has been a growing problem for the jail since the onset of the pandemic.
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Northwest Arkansas is growing faster than anyone predicted, and the region's criminal justice system is struggling to keep up. Sheriff Shawn Holloway says the jail needs to expand, but doesn't have the money to operate the proposed expansion. This has been a growing problem for the jail since the onset of the pandemic. Officials say it's extremely important for your safety to heed road warnings during dangerous weather conditions. 'No misdemeanor justice': Washington County sheriff discusses The jail is looking to expand to address an ongoing
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