Ark. Code Ann. § 12-41-606

The county jail board is authorized and empowered to issue bonds, at one (1) time or in series from time to time, and to use the proceeds thereof, together with any other funds, for financing the cost of construction or expansion of the county jail or jail facilities, together with all expenses incidental to and reasonably necessary in connection therewith, the expenses of the issuance of the bonds, the creating and maintenance of reserves to secure the payment of the bonds, if the board deems it necessary or desirable, and for providing for the payment of the interest on the bonds, if necessary or desirable, until sufficient funds are available therefor out of pledged revenues.