City of West Memphis

09/07/2026

🇺🇸🛠This Labor Day, we take the time to acknowledge our city family members. We want them to know they are valued and their hard work throughout the city is appreciated. Enjoy your day off!
Thank you for your dedication and hard work for the City of West Memphis.

In observance of Labor Day, all City of West Memphis offices will be closed Monday, September 7.

🗑️ Monday, September 7
HOLIDAY. No sanitation collection.
🗑️ Tuesday, September 8
Monday AND Tuesday routes will be collected.
🗑️ Wednesday, September 9
Regular sanitation schedule resumes.

🚨All emergency services will operate on regular schedules.
⚠️ Utilities after-hours outages may be reached at
(870) 735-3355 (option 2)

09/04/2026

🎟️ FREE Admission | All Ages 🎟️

Join us tomorrow for Southland Casino Hotel's 70th Anniversary Celebration!

Enjoy: 🎶 Live entertainment from Laz
🎈 Family-friendly activities
🍔 Food & Drinks
🚁 A spectacular Drone and Laser Show

📅 Saturday, September 5
🕟 Gates Open at 4:30 PM
🎆 Drone and Laser Show at 8:30 PM

Celebrate 70 years with us and experience a night you'll never forget!

Don't miss this spectacular celebration under the stars. We'll see you there!

09/04/2026

Mayor McClendon is bringing the conversation directly to you with Talk of the Town, community meetings focused on the issues and opportunities shaping our city.
Hear important city updates, ask questions, get straight answers, and learn more about WM Connect, our new on-demand public transportation service.
These meetings are open to the public. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates and locations. We want to hear from you, West Memphis!

09/04/2026

NOW HIRING: MICROTRANSIT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
WM Connect is building its team ahead of its October 2026 launch. We are looking for an organized, experienced professional to support the Transportation Director and help coordinate department projects, administrative operations, purchasing, contracts, budgets, records and daily service needs.
The position is full-time and exempt, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Apply today at:
westmemphisar.gov/202/Current-Opportunities

Join the WM Connect team and help keep West Memphis connected.

09/03/2026

Rhythm & Ribs is back! 🔥🍖🎶
Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Eugene Woods Civic Center for the 2026 West Memphis Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival!

Come out and enjoy some great BBQ, live music, cold drinks, food and a good time with family and friends.

Admission is FREE!

And for all the BBQ teams out there, we’ve got more than $5,000 in cash and awards up for grabs. Entry fee is $75 and the deadline to register is September 25th. Contact Kimberly Hamilton at 870-732-7597 to sign up.

WHEN: Sat, Oct. 3rd from 12 PM to 6 PM
WHERE: Civic Center parking lot • 212 W. Polk

Bring your lawn chairs, come hungry and spend the afternoon with us!

⛱ Lawn chairs welcome
🚫 No coolers, please

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

LABOR DAY SANITATION SCHEDULE
In observance of Labor Day, all City of West Memphis offices will be closed Monday, September 7.

🗑️ Monday, September 7
HOLIDAY. No sanitation collection.

🗑️ Tuesday, September 8
Monday AND Tuesday routes will be collected.

🗑️ Wednesday, September 9
Regular sanitation schedule resumes.

Please have your carts out and ready for collection. We appreciate your patience as our crews work to complete both Monday and Tuesday routes on Tuesday.
📞 For sanitation questions or to schedule a pickup, contact the Public Works Department at 870-732-7580 or 870-732-7671.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day from the City of West Memphis! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

In partnership with Pi Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Crittenden County Community Coalition. It's the Pink-Nic. we want EVERYONE in PINK T-SHIRTS.