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Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates. Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins defended the decision to allow the series,...
2024 Pulaski County Fair to Offer 9 Days of Nonstop Fun
Get ready to have a blast at The Fourth Annual Pulaski County Fair, taking place this May 17-19, 22-27. Returning to North Little Rock Riverfront Park, the fair is situated alongside the picturesque banks of the Arkansas River, which is a perfect backdrop for the tradition enjoyed by Pulaski County. With nine days of endless fun, food and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy, Oaklawn Hot Springs is the proud presenter of the Pulaski County Fair.
Arkansas lawmakers question Pulaski County sheriff about Netflix docuseries
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — On Tuesday, Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins faced some tough questions from lawmakers surrounding how a Netflix show was able to be filmed inside the county jail without much oversight from state officials. The docuseries titled Unlocked: A Jail Experiment first premiered on Netflix on...
Pulaski County leaders break ground on tiny home village for homeless
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Pulaski County leaders put on their hard hats on Tuesday, to break ground on the state's first-of-its-kind village to house the homeless. County Judge Barry Hyde also gave updates on other projects in his State of the County address. Pulaski County is now one step...
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