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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

Two new restaurants choose West Memphis for Mid-South debut

By Susan Ellis  – Staff Reporter, Memphis Business Journal

Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2019 on two new restaurants in West Memphis. 

The investment on the two projects is estimated to be $3.5 million. The restaura...

West Memphis approves largest ever pay raise package for city employees

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - West Memphis city council approved the largest ever pay raise package in its history for city employees. This is going to have a huge impact, especially for public safety. The West Memphis Police Department said its officers are going...

West Memphis police start ‘Park and Walk' initiative to help reduce crime.

FOX 13 Memphis

By: Kirstin Garriss

The West Memphis Police Department is taking a new approach to reducing crime in the community. WMPD started a new “Park and Walk” initiative this year. Officers park their cars, walk around various neighborhoods and pass ...

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.

“When an icon...

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 ...