Mat Faulkner

Arkansas residents typically back local taxes for pressing city needs. As for quality-of-life projects, economic concerns and priorities often determine their fate. read more >

The project would extend the existing 5.5-mile Searcy Bike Trail into a 21-mile system that connects to schools, businesses, parks and more. read more >

Many Arkansas cities are building sports complexes as recreation and economic development hubs. The idea is to maximize revenue from tournaments and daily user fees, and to capitalize on growing sports tourism. read more >

Public, private and public-private developments representing tens of millions of dollars in construction are in motion in Searcy. Three projects highlighting each category alone tally more than $42 million. read more >