County leaders break ground for detention center Monday morning (Dec. 14), county leaders officially broke ground on the Little River County Detention Center. (Source: Fred Gamble) By Fred Gamble | December 14, 2020 at 3:07 PM CST - Updated December 14 at 8:09 PM
LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, Ark. (KSLA) - Work on a new lockup is underway in southwest Arkansas.
Area law enforcement agencies say this project started by voters should improve safety in the community for residents and staff in Little River County.
Jail under construction now will make community safer, Little River County sheriff says
For nearly 15 years, leaders in Little River County have tried to get a new jail to house county inmates. The present facilities are not up to standard, and the Arkansas Jail Commission has threatened to close the facility down if something is not done.