West Memphis considering new public transportation options

By: Siobhan RileyUpdate: December 9, 2019 - 6:36 PM 

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 ...

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

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...

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

Southland Park Gaming & Racing recently announced a $250 million investment to expand their casino gaming and dog racing operation in West Memphis. The plans include a casino and 20-story hotel, which will make it the tallest structure in Crittenden C...

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Sanitation Schedule

 In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King, the city of West Memphis will be closed next Monday, Jan. 20th for Dr. Martin Luther King Day

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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.

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