🚛Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule🚛
In observance of Dr. King’s birthday, our sanitation team will adjust the pick-up schedule as follows:
✅ Monday’s route will be run on Tuesday.
✅ Once Monday’s route is complete, the team will start the Tuesday route, which may continue into Wednesday.
✅ Please have your trash cans at the curb before 6:00 AM on your scheduled pick-up day.
All city offices and non-emergency departments will be closed.
In observance of Dr. King’s birthday, our sanitation team will adjust the pick-up schedule as follows:
✅ Monday’s route will be run on Tuesday.
✅ Once Monday’s route is complete, the team will start the Tuesday route, which may continue into Wednesday.
✅ Please have your trash cans at the curb before 6:00 AM on your scheduled pick-up day.
All city offices and non-emergency departments will be closed.
🎄 Get ready for a dazzling holiday season, Marion!
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We have some electrifying news to share! Thanks to the incredible vision and support of our Advertising & Promotion commission, which purchased it, the City of Marion is now the proud owner of the spectacular Benson Light Show! This means December 2026 will sparkle like never before, and we’re already gearing up for a breathtaking Christmas display that will have you reaching for your Santa hat even in July!
The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the season with you! Stay tuned for thrilling details about our upcoming holiday events as we keep this cherished tradition alive and illuminate Marion like never before! Let’s light up our hometown together!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming holiday events as we keep this beloved tradition home and light up Marion together!
🪧Protect Yourself — Hire Licensed Professionals
When planning a home improvement project or remodel, it's essential to hire licensed and insured contractors.
In Arkansas, any residential building contractor or home improvement contractor must be licensed if the project's cost exceeds $2,000.
Splitting a larger project into smaller contracts does not exempt it from this requirement.
Exceptions mainly apply to homeowners working on their own homes or projects valued at $2,000 or less.
Licensing is necessary for:
📌Electricians: An active Arkansas electrical license is required, even if licensed elsewhere. Working without a license can lead to fines.
📌HVAC Contractors: You must have an appropriate Arkansas HVAC/R license to perform HVAC work.
📌 Plumbers: A master or journeyman plumber must be licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health. A licensed master plumber is required for most plumbing installations.
⁉️Why This Matters
Licensed contractors meet training and insurance requirements, which helps ensure quality and safety. Unlicensed work risks poor quality, voided warranties, and safety hazards.
Check Before You Hire
✅ Verify the License:
⚡HVAC and Electricians: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
https://labor.arkansas.gov/resources/rosters/)
💧Plumbers/Natural Gas: Arkansas Department of Health https://adhplumbinghvacrlookup.arkansas.gov/ProtectiveHealthCodesLicensees/Show-ProtectiveHealthCodesLicensees-Table.aspx.
🛠️General Contractors: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (https://labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/find-a-licensed-contractor/
✅Request Proof of Insurance: Ensure they have liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
✅Contact City Hall: The City of Marion can verify if a contractor holds a valid privilege license.
📌Final Thoughts
Quality and safety matter—check credentials before hiring to protect yourself and your investment. If in doubt, contact City Hall for assistance.
When planning a home improvement project or remodel, it's essential to hire licensed and insured contractors.
In Arkansas, any residential building contractor or home improvement contractor must be licensed if the project's cost exceeds $2,000.
Splitting a larger project into smaller contracts does not exempt it from this requirement.
Exceptions mainly apply to homeowners working on their own homes or projects valued at $2,000 or less.
Licensing is necessary for:
📌Electricians: An active Arkansas electrical license is required, even if licensed elsewhere. Working without a license can lead to fines.
📌HVAC Contractors: You must have an appropriate Arkansas HVAC/R license to perform HVAC work.
📌 Plumbers: A master or journeyman plumber must be licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health. A licensed master plumber is required for most plumbing installations.
⁉️Why This Matters
Licensed contractors meet training and insurance requirements, which helps ensure quality and safety. Unlicensed work risks poor quality, voided warranties, and safety hazards.
Check Before You Hire
✅ Verify the License:
⚡HVAC and Electricians: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
https://labor.arkansas.gov/resources/rosters/)
💧Plumbers/Natural Gas: Arkansas Department of Health https://adhplumbinghvacrlookup.arkansas.gov/ProtectiveHealthCodesLicensees/Show-ProtectiveHealthCodesLicensees-Table.aspx.
🛠️General Contractors: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (https://labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/find-a-licensed-contractor/
✅Request Proof of Insurance: Ensure they have liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
✅Contact City Hall: The City of Marion can verify if a contractor holds a valid privilege license.
📌Final Thoughts
Quality and safety matter—check credentials before hiring to protect yourself and your investment. If in doubt, contact City Hall for assistance.
Marion, Arkansas, is featured in Business View Magazine’s Fall 2025 issue, and we couldn’t be prouder. The article captures how our small‑town charm blends beautifully with big‑city access—just 15 minutes from Memphis. It highlights our growth, from welcoming new restaurants like Scooters Coffee and Cortez Mexican Restaurant to expanding hotels that boast occupancy rates above 90%. We are grateful for our community's ongoing support, which makes this recognition possible.
As Economic Development Director, I see firsthand how Marion is preparing for an exciting future. We’re investing in infrastructure, housing, and attracting retailers and industries to serve our community and visitors. The upcoming Sultana Disaster Museum, scheduled to open in late 2026, will be a key attraction that draws tourists and enhances our cultural offerings. Our story is one of momentum—fueled by hard work, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of residents and businesses.
I invite developers, investors, and friends to explore the feature and consider how you can contribute to Marion’s next chapter. Let’s keep building a vibrant city where opportunity meets hospitality!
https://businessviewmagazine.com/civil-municipal/sept-2025/247/
As Economic Development Director, I see firsthand how Marion is preparing for an exciting future. We’re investing in infrastructure, housing, and attracting retailers and industries to serve our community and visitors. The upcoming Sultana Disaster Museum, scheduled to open in late 2026, will be a key attraction that draws tourists and enhances our cultural offerings. Our story is one of momentum—fueled by hard work, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of residents and businesses.
I invite developers, investors, and friends to explore the feature and consider how you can contribute to Marion’s next chapter. Let’s keep building a vibrant city where opportunity meets hospitality!
https://businessviewmagazine.com/civil-municipal/sept-2025/247/
🚛Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule🚛
In observance of Dr. King’s birthday, our sanitation team will adjust the pick-up schedule as follows:
✅ Monday’s route will be run on Tuesday.
✅ Once Monday’s route is complete, the team will start the Tuesday route, which may continue into Wednesday.
✅ Please have your trash cans at the curb before 6:00 AM on your scheduled pick-up day.
All city offices and non-emergency departments will be closed.
In observance of Dr. King’s birthday, our sanitation team will adjust the pick-up schedule as follows:
✅ Monday’s route will be run on Tuesday.
✅ Once Monday’s route is complete, the team will start the Tuesday route, which may continue into Wednesday.
✅ Please have your trash cans at the curb before 6:00 AM on your scheduled pick-up day.
All city offices and non-emergency departments will be closed.
The Public Works Committee will meet on Thursday, January 8, at 4:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall, located at 13 E. Military Rd.
The January Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, at 6:00 pm at the Marion District Court (14 E. Military Rd.).
New Year's Day Holiday Schedule
On Thursday, January 1, all non-emergency city offices and services will be closed for the New Year's Day holiday.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
On Thursday, January 1, all non-emergency city offices and services will be closed for the New Year's Day holiday.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
🎄🎆Christmas & New Year's Day Holiday Schedule
Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1, all city offices and services will be closed for the holidays so our team can enjoy time with their families.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 25: No service
Friday, December 26: No service
Monday, December 29: Makeup for Thursday, Dec. 25 + Monday’s regular route
Tuesday, December 30: Makeup for Friday, Dec. 26 + Tuesday’s regular route
Wednesday, December 31: Normal route
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1, all city offices and services will be closed for the holidays so our team can enjoy time with their families.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 25: No service
Friday, December 26: No service
Monday, December 29: Makeup for Thursday, Dec. 25 + Monday’s regular route
Tuesday, December 30: Makeup for Friday, Dec. 26 + Tuesday’s regular route
Wednesday, December 31: Normal route
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Due to the holiday season, the City of Marion will not hold a City Council meeting in December. Regular meetings will resume in January.
🎄We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season.
See you in the new year—refreshed and ready to get back to business.
🎄We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season.
See you in the new year—refreshed and ready to get back to business.
Important Notice from Public Works
Please note that our grapple trucks are currently out of service, so bulk trash pickup (large debris) is temporarily suspended for necessary repairs.
Regular household garbage will continue as scheduled.
We appreciate your patience as our team works to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.
--Public Works
Please note that our grapple trucks are currently out of service, so bulk trash pickup (large debris) is temporarily suspended for necessary repairs.
Regular household garbage will continue as scheduled.
We appreciate your patience as our team works to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.
--Public Works
🎄🎆Christmas & New Year's Day Holiday Schedule
Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1, all city offices and services will be closed for the holidays so our team can enjoy time with their families.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 25: No service
Friday, December 26: No service
Monday, December 29: Makeup for Thursday, Dec. 25 + Monday’s regular route
Tuesday, December 30: Makeup for Friday, Dec. 26 + Tuesday’s regular route
Wednesday, December 31: Normal route
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1, all city offices and services will be closed for the holidays so our team can enjoy time with their families.
TRASH SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 25: No service
Friday, December 26: No service
Monday, December 29: Makeup for Thursday, Dec. 25 + Monday’s regular route
Tuesday, December 30: Makeup for Friday, Dec. 26 + Tuesday’s regular route
Wednesday, December 31: Normal route
Thursday, January 1: No service
Friday, January 2: Makeup for Thursday, Jan. 1 + Friday’s regular route
Thank you for your patience as our crews work through the adjusted schedule. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
The December Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00 pm at the Marion District Court (14 E. Military Rd.)
🦃Thanksgiving Trash Schedule Update🦃
Trash routes will not run on Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
All routes will be made up the following week.
All city offices and services will be closed.
Enjoy a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Trash routes will not run on Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
All routes will be made up the following week.
All city offices and services will be closed.
Enjoy a safe and happy holiday weekend!
⏰ Time to Fall Back! 🍂
Don’t forget — Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend!
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 2, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke detectors and replace batteries if needed.
Stay safe and enjoy the longer mornings, Marion!
Don’t forget — Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend!
Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, November 2, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
It’s also a great time to check your smoke detectors and replace batteries if needed.
Stay safe and enjoy the longer mornings, Marion!
The November Planning Commission Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, November 10, due to Election Day and the Veterans Day holiday.
🕔 New Date: Monday, November 10
📍 Location: Marion District Court (14 E Military Rd.)
🕔 New Date: Monday, November 10
📍 Location: Marion District Court (14 E Military Rd.)
Join us for the next City Council meeting to hear updates, ask questions, and be part of Marion’s progress.
🗓️Tuesday, October 28
🕛6:00 PM
📍District Court (14 E Military Rd)
City of Marion Committee Meetings This Week!
Join us at City Hall to stay informed and involved in what’s happening in Marion.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14
• Economic Development – 4:00 PM
• Parks & Recreation – 4:30 PM
🗓️ Wednesday, October 15
• Public Works – 4:30 PM
The public is invited to attend, hear updates, ask questions, and learn more about current projects and plans.
Let’s keep Marion moving forward—together!
Join us at City Hall to stay informed and involved in what’s happening in Marion.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14
• Economic Development – 4:00 PM
• Parks & Recreation – 4:30 PM
🗓️ Wednesday, October 15
• Public Works – 4:30 PM
The public is invited to attend, hear updates, ask questions, and learn more about current projects and plans.
Let’s keep Marion moving forward—together!
The Marion City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23, at 6:00 PM at District Court.
This is your chance to see what’s happening in our community and hear updates on projects that impact all of us.
Your voice matters—and we’d love to have you there!
This is your chance to see what’s happening in our community and hear updates on projects that impact all of us.
Your voice matters—and we’d love to have you there!
Congratulations to Beth Wilson for being named one of the 2025 NEA Women in Business by NEA Talk Business & Politics.
Beth serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Marion.
Her leadership, vision, and dedication are driving growth and opportunity for our community and region.
Beth serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Marion.
Her leadership, vision, and dedication are driving growth and opportunity for our community and region.
