The City of Marion

06/01/2026

This summer, Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting students in grades K–8 to take on the Summer Reading Challenge! 🌞📖

From June 1 through September 4, students who read 12 books will be eligible for prizes and a chance to visit Washington, DC. It’s an engaging way to keep young minds sharp, strengthen reading skills, and make the most of a summer filled with great books.

✅ To join the challenge:
1. Visit WH.gov/read
2. Read 12 books by September 4th
3. Submit your completed tracker online
Spread the word and help support young readers in your community!

06/01/2026

The Marion Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:00 PM at District Court, 14 E. Military Road.

Residents are welcome to attend. Agendas and minutes are available online at:
www.marionar.org/page/planning-commission

Thank you for staying informed and involved in our community.

06/01/2026

Message from the Arkansas Department of Transportation:

Outside Lane Closures Scheduled for Inspection on Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge

The Interstate 40 (I-40) Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River in West Memphis is scheduled to have alternating eastbound and westbound outside single-lane closures from Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 11th.
Weather permitting, crews will be closing the lanes for a routine bridge inspection.

The eastbound outside lane will be closed from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m., and the westbound outside lane will be closed from 6:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Crews will begin inspections on the westbound side and will change directions as needed over the course of the inspection.

Digital message boards, cones, and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures.
Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov.

05/19/2026

Here’s what’s happening next week in Marion:

City offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

🚛Sanitation Update:
✔️Monday, May 25: No Service
✔️Tuesday, May 26: Monday & Tuesday's routes.
📌The regular schedule will resume on Wednesday, May 27.

City Council Meeting:
The Marion City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:00 PM at District Court, located at 14 E. Military Road. Residents are always welcome to attend.
Agendas and minutes are available at www.marionar.org/page/city-council.

05/18/2026

For Immediate Release:

The City of Marion and the Marion Police Department understand the strong emotions surrounding the tragic death of Tripp Brazeale. Nothing about this situation diminishes the grief his family has experienced or the community’s desire for answers.
On May 12, Mayor Tracy Brick received a formal citizen request asking the City to review the hiring and continued employment of Officer Trey Bynum with the Marion Police Department. That same day, the Police and Fire Committee began a review of Officer Bynum’s hiring process, prior employment history, and related records. The committee also met with representatives of the Brazeale family’s private investigative team as part of that review.
Officer Bynum was not employed by the Marion Police Department at the time of the 2024 incident involving Tripp Brazeale. To date, no state investigative agency has filed criminal charges or concluded that Officer Bynum committed misconduct related to Tripp Brazeale’s death.
During the review, the City identified that a prior law enforcement agency had not been included on Officer Bynum’s original employment application submitted to the Marion Police Department. Although Officer Bynum later discussed the prior employment and related disciplinary history with the department, the omission resulted in the department not obtaining and reviewing the complete employment documentation at the time of hire.
After careful consideration of all information reviewed, the City has determined that continued employment with the Marion Police Department is no longer in the best interest of the department, the City, or the community moving forward.
This decision should not be interpreted as a finding of wrongdoing related to the death of Tripp Brazeale. Rather, it reflects the City’s responsibility to maintain integrity and public confidence in the law enforcement hiring process while acting in the best interest of the department and community moving forward.”

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Community dumpsters will be available May 15–17 for residents who need to dispose of larger household items.

Dumpster locations:
📍Marion District Court
14 Military Road
📍Greenway Equipment
936 Hwy 64

Please help keep the dumpsters safe and usable for everyone. Do not put the following in or beside the dumpster:

🚫⚠️ No hazardous materials
🚫🛞Tires
🚫🎨Paint
🚫🪫Electronics will be accepted.

Thank you to the Crittenden County Quorum Court for providing this service to the community.

05/13/2026

Great things happen when communities work together!

We’re proud to share this post from the Delta Center for Economic Development about the recent session in Walnut Ridge.

One of the highlights was hearing how Walnut Ridge found a creative way to make their community stand out by celebrating a unique piece of history — the Beatles landing there in the 1960s. Today, they continue to build on that story by hosting the Beatles at the Ridge each year on the third weekend in September.

Marion’s Economic Development Director, Beth Wilson, is also part of this regional leadership cohort, which focuses on collaboration, workforce readiness, and strengthening communities across Northeast Arkansas.

When communities share ideas and work together with local schools, colleges, universities, and businesses, our entire region is better prepared to grow, thrive, and build the workforce of the future.

05/13/2026

Marion City Councilman Adam Cupples, representing Ward 1, has resigned his seat at the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting.

Per AR Statute 14-42-103 the City Council shall elect by a majority vote a person to serve the unexpired term.
The unexpired term is June-December 2026.
The candidate must live in Ward 1, map of Ward 1 below, and commit to attend a monthly City Council meeting and 2-3 Committee meetings each month.

If interested, please send an email, including full name and address, to [email protected].
Must be received by 5:00pm Tuesday May 19, 2026.

05/11/2026

📅 Upcoming Events & Community Dumpster Information

Mark your calendars! We have several city meetings, a community celebration, and dumpster access coming up this week.

Tuesday, May 12
• Parks Committee Meeting — 4:00 PM
• Police & Fire Committee Meeting — 5:00 PM
📍 City Hall

Thursday, May 14
• Water & Sewer Committee Meeting — 4:00 PM
📍 City Hall

• Colonial Park Ribbon Cutting — 10:00 AM
📍 Colonial Dr. & LH Polk

Community Dumpsters Available May 15–17
Dumpsters will be available at:
📍 Marion District Court — 14 Military Rd
📍 Greenway Equipment — 936 Hwy 64

Thank you to the Crittenden County Quorum Court for providing this service to our community.

We hope you’ll join us this week as we stay connected, informed, and continue making Marion a great place to call home!