West Memphis gets federal funding to help fight blight

By: Siobhan Riley

 Nov 14, 2019 - 7:25 PMWEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - The fight against blight is taking shape in West Memphis. The city's plan to clean things up means some of its worst properties are going to be torn down. Oak Terrace Apartments will be...

West Memphis breaks ground on new fire station/police substation and municipal courthouse

by: Istvan Bardos

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (localmemphis.com) – Two groundbreakings were held Tuesday on two major projects in West Memphis. Leaders came together first for a groundbreaking at the city’s newest fire station and police sub-station. Then an hour l...

Carvana to open inspection, distribution center in West Memphis.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced today Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, will locate an inspection and distribution center in West Memphis, Ark. The company plans to invest approximately $40 mil...

New partnership plans to improve water infrastructure along Mississippi River

The partnership was announced Wednesday. The Mississippi River is normally a calm, beautiful sight. However, let mother nature run its course and you can end up with flooded streets. That’s an issue West Memphis mayor Marco McClendon recently ex...

West Memphis breaks ground on new library

By WMCActionNews5.com Staff and Brandon Richard | August 19, 2019 at 5:44 AM CDT - Updated August 20 at 9:04 AM

Coca-Cola plans a $33M West Memphis expansion

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, the maker, bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products to 14 states in the Mid-South, will expand its West Memphis production facility and transfer up to 60 jobs there, nearly doubling its workforce.

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West Memphis School District gets over $20 million for new schools

The Arkansas Department of Education recently approved $22.5 million for the funding of two new schools in West Memphis.

Mayor McClendon was happy to hear that the state will be funding the project.

"West Memphis is on a winning streak. Black and Gold ...

Carvana to open inspection, distribution center in West Memphis.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced today Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, will locate an inspection and distribution center in West Memphis, Ark. The company plans to invest approximately $40 mil...

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Carvana Inspection Center Project Announcement

The Arizona-based online auto sales platform, noted for its “car vending machines,”  will invest $40 million in the West Memphis facility and plans to eventually employ more than 400 people, officials said.

Automobiles will be ...

Largest investment in the tourism industry in the history of Arkansas coming to West Memphis

The plans include a casino and 20-story hotel, which will make it the tallest structure in Crittenden County. The hotel will have 300 rooms, including 216 standard rooms, 72 corner suites and 12 penthouse suites.

When completed, the facility will have 2,50...

New megasite takes aim at large industrial projects

Arkansas native and legendary coach Bear Bryant said, “It is not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.” The Economic Development officials at the City of West Memphis along with the City of Marion and Crittenden County...

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