New fire station opens in West Memphis

West Memphis opens Fire Station No. 2

West Memphis crime rate drops, mayor credits community policing

West Memphis Police officers to wear body cameras

West Memphis Police officers to wear body cameras

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis City Council has effectively decided to have the city’s police officers wear body cameras. 

In a unanimous vote Thursday night, the council ...

West Memphis opens new state-of-the-art courthouse

WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas — The people of West Memphis, Arkansas, have a new state-of-the-art courthouse. It was showcased during a grand opening Wednesday. It has a...

City of West Memphis opens new library

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...

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COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION

UPDATED: March 25, 2021

Though the development of a COVID-19 vaccine has followed an accelerated timeline, safety has been the top priority.

Vaccinations began in Arkansas shortly after authorization was granted for the initial vaccine. The initial...

Updates from Governor Hutchinson

The State of Arkansas is proactively responding to an outbreak of COVID-19. State and Federal health officials urge social distancing, good hand hygiene, covering coughs and staying home if you are sick.

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, ple...

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The City of West Memphis can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented, passionate people to join us. Working for the City of West Memphis is more than just a job - it’s about making a difference i...

West Memphis I-40 Megasite

The West Memphis I-40 Megasite is certified through Entergy Arkansas’ certified sites program, Select Site, and uses 50-point criteria to declare a site as shovel-ready.

The site is located in an Opportunity Zone, with easy access to the third bu...

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Located in the nation’s logistics heart and just a two-day truck drive from 75% of the nation’s population centers. At the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 40 with access in all cardinal directions.

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West Memphis has two Class I Railroads pass through the city, Union Pacific and Burlington Northern. There are three other Class I rail companies with a presence in the Memphis MSA: Santé Fe, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern.

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The Port of West Memphis is owned by the City of West Memphis and is the only deepwater port in the area.

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The West Memphis Airport is owned and operated by the CIty of West Memphis. Memphis International Aiport (MEM) is located a short distance away. Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub and is the busiest cargo airport in the nation.

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