City of West Memphis

City of West Memphis The official page for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas.

West Memphis is a charming small-town just minutes away from the cultural amenities of downtown Memphis. Visitors looking to explore West Memphis will relish in endless opportunities for nature exploration along the Big River Trail and Big River Crossing. West Memphis offers a wide variety of great restaurants, plentiful shopping and highly reviewed hotels. With over 1200 new jobs in the hospitali

ty, retail and manufacturing sectors and total investments in both public and private facilities topping over half a billion dollars, West Memphis is on a . If you're seeking entertainment head on over to Southland Casino Racing, a $250 million expansion that will feature 113,000-square-foot casino complex, expanded dining options, including a larger buffet, larger steakhouse restaurant, new food hall, new coffee shop, new player lounge and new center, lobby and steakhouse bars.

06/14/2026

Come shop, Support and empower the next generation of business owners.
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A message from Mayor McClendon
06/14/2026

A message from Mayor McClendon

⚠️POWER OUTAGE⚠️ West Memphis Utilities apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are working diligently...
06/13/2026

⚠️POWER OUTAGE⚠️
West Memphis Utilities apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are working diligently to make the necessary repairs in a timely manner. West Memphis Utility Servicemen are currently working to determine an estimated repair time. We will update you as we are updated.

06/12/2026

As part of Mayor McClendon’s Youth Summer Jobs Program, students participate in weekly leadership and life skills training designed to prepare them for success both in the workplace and in life. Each Friday, our youth take part in sessions focused on conflict resolution, communication skills, workplace safety, civic responsibility, financial literacy, business plan development, and other valuable topics.
Today, Mayor McClendon joined the students at one of West Memphis’ newest quality of life initiatives, Meadowbrook Golf Club, for a day of learning, leadership, and inspiration.

We would like to say a special thank you to our guest speakers, Deon Hopkins, Orlando Ingram, Brandon Franklin, Darrel Anthony, Ava Rogers, and Steve Jones for sharing their knowledge, experiences, and encouragement with our future leaders. Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s event a HUGE success. Together, we are helping develop the next generation of leaders right here in West Memphis.

FREEDOM FEST 2026 🇺🇸 Join us Friday, June 26, from 5PM to 10PM at Tilden Rodgers Park for Eastern Arkansas’s LARGEST fir...
06/11/2026

FREEDOM FEST 2026 🇺🇸
Join us Friday, June 26, from 5PM to 10PM at Tilden Rodgers Park for Eastern Arkansas’s LARGEST fireworks show this side of the Mississippi! Bring your lawn chairs, family and friends, and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an incredible night under the stars.
We’ll have food trucks, firetrucks, and LIVE music with an incredible lineup featuring:John Williams & A440 with Special Guest, Smooth Pat & The Suave Band.
Rain or shine starting at 5 PM. The festivities will take place on Friday, June 26th, at Tilden Rogers Park in .

♻️ Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Safely ♻️Do you have old paint, batteries, pesticides, used motor oil, or othe...
06/11/2026

♻️ Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Safely ♻️
Do you have old paint, batteries, pesticides, used motor oil, or other hazardous household items taking up space in your garage or storage shed? Now is the perfect time to get rid of them safely and responsibly.
The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District will host a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event for Crittenden County residents on:

Crittenden County Courthouse
100 Court Street, Marion, AR 72364

WHEN: Friday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Accepted items include:
• Paint, latex and oil based
• Paint thinners
• Batteries
• Household cleaning products
• Pesticides
• Used oil
• Old fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel
• Antifreeze
• Fluorescent and mercury v***r bulbs
• Capacitors

Important:
âś… Residential disposal only
❌ No commercial disposal accepted

Help keep our community clean, protect our environment, and properly dispose of hazardous materials. Please share this information with friends, family, and neighbors throughout West Memphis and Crittenden County.

🚧ROAD WORK AHEAD🚧 The Interstate 40 (I-40) Hernando de Soto bridge is scheduled to have nightly eastbound inside and mid...
06/10/2026

🚧ROAD WORK AHEAD🚧 The Interstate 40 (I-40) Hernando de Soto bridge is scheduled to have nightly eastbound inside and middle lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night, June 15, through Friday morning, June 19.

🍋 Supporting the next generation of business leaders, one lemonade stand at a time. Today Mayor McClendon wrapped up his...
06/10/2026

🍋 Supporting the next generation of business leaders, one lemonade stand at a time. Today Mayor McClendon wrapped up his Young Entrepreneurship Tour, at Keegan’s Lemonade Stand to recognize a young West Memphis entrepreneur who is learning firsthand what it means to work hard, serve customers, and build something of her own. The City of West Memphis is proud to encourage and celebrate young entrepreneurs who are the next generation of future leaders, business owners, and innovators of our community.
“ Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I want to encourage everyone in West Memphis to support our young entrepreneurs whenever you see them,” said Mayor Marco McClendon
As part of this effort, the City of West Memphis is exploring ways to make it easier for young entrepreneurs to operate lemonade stands and similar small ventures. We want to encourage not discourage creativity, responsibility, and entrepreneurship while creating opportunities for our young people to learn valuable life skills.

Today, Mayor McClendon had the honor of speaking to the Memphis Rotary Club 96 at the Pink Palace Museum, sharing the st...
06/09/2026

Today, Mayor McClendon had the honor of speaking to the Memphis Rotary Club 96 at the Pink Palace Museum, sharing the story behind West Memphis’ continued growth and success.
During his presentation, Mayor McClendon highlighted the City’s , including major economic development projects, infrastructure investments, public safety improvements, new parks and recreational amenities, workforce development initiatives, and the momentum that continues to position West Memphis as one of the fastest growing communities in the region.
From record-breaking private investment and job creation to transformative quality of life projects that are being made in the City of West Memphis, the Mayor emphasized that West Memphis is not waiting on the future. We are building it.
Thank you to the Memphis Rotary Club 96 for the invitation and for the opportunity to showcase the progress taking place in West Memphis.

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205 South Redding
West Memphis, AR
72301

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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