City of West Memphis, Entergy to promote ‘Mega Site’

City of West Memphis, Entergy to promote ‘Mega Site’

by George Jared (gjared@talkbusiness.net)

Economic developers have tried for years to lure a major manufacturer to eastern Crittenden County. Two major U.S. highways intersect...

City of West Memphis, WMFD celebrate grand opening of new fire station

Fix may be coming for collapsing West Memphis sewer system

by: Mike Surinam  Posted: Sep 11, 2020

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Some big improvements could be in the works for the West Memphis sewer system if its city council approves a $30 million bond issue.

The city plans are to upgrade the system that...

New Chick-fil-A opens in West Memphis

By: Fox13Memphis.com News StaffUpdated: September 3, 2020 - 7:04 AM 

Chick-fil-A opening new restaurant in West Memphis

“This is a big announcement for our community,” said Mayor Marco McClendon.“In all our recent community surveys, one of the most requested needs has been locating a Chick-fil-A in our city.We are thrilled to announce that the...

Homicide rate in West Memphis drops 43 percent year over year.

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The Arkansas Legislative Council approved a business interruption grant for certain Arkansas businesses in the personal care, tourism, travel, recreation and hospitality industries. The grant wil...

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Safety is our top priority, but we are also dedicated to ensuring the safe and reliable supply of electricity and water services. Beginning Friday, November 20, the West Memphis Utility office will be closed until further notice. West Memphis Utilities ha...

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