Batesville may be one of Arkansas’ oldest cities, but its focus on community-based public safety is nothing less than innovative.

Maumelle’s unique Citizen Police Academy has been bridging the gap between residents and police since 1991, which has only contributed to the city’s public safety.

Fayetteville is celebrating the success of its environmentally sustainable water management system.

In 2009, Batesville was faced with an environmental trial forcing the city to completely change its water system. However, the city didn’t shy from the challenge, and it wasn’t long before innovation was coming in waves.

With the self-proclaimed title “The Startup City of the South,” Fayetteville focuses on job growth and workforce education through its term “economic gardening.”

From physical to mental health, Fayetteville is a leader in the state for city-wide wellness.

The development of the Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park in 2017 led the city down the path to citizen health.

Fayetteville’s environmental green management practices centers around its recycling and trash master plan — a plan to focus on waste reduction.

From water treatment to transportation, Batesville’s recent city developments have displayed a commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

With a goal of making El Dorado a music, arts, entertainment and culinary destination, the city’s Murphy Arts District (MAD) has given much more to the city than just a fun Saturday night.