There is an Economic Development Committee meeting today at 4:00 pm in the conference room in City Hall.
💡🐺 High School Students – Are You Ready to Pitch?
The Thrown to the Wolves innovation competition is back! Based on the popular “Shark Tank” format, this event challenges high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to develop a big idea, create a business pitch, and compete for:
🏆 Cash prizes for you and your school
🎓 College scholarships
🤝 Mentorship & resources – including patent help, prototype development, and marketing support
📅 Register by: November 1, 2025
📅 Final Competition: February 25, 2026 – LIVE at the Reng Student Union, A-State
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity and take your ideas to the next level!
The Thrown to the Wolves innovation competition is back! Based on the popular “Shark Tank” format, this event challenges high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to develop a big idea, create a business pitch, and compete for:
🏆 Cash prizes for you and your school
🎓 College scholarships
🤝 Mentorship & resources – including patent help, prototype development, and marketing support
📅 Register by: November 1, 2025
📅 Final Competition: February 25, 2026 – LIVE at the Reng Student Union, A-State
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity and take your ideas to the next level!
⛽🚗 Join Us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony!
We’re excited to announce the groundbreaking of Brownstone Market – Marion’s newest fuel and convenience store!
📅 Thursday, August 21
🕚 11:00 a.m.
📍 839 LH Polk St., Marion, AR
Come be part of this exciting milestone as we welcome a new place to fuel up, grab snacks, and keep Marion on the move. 🎉
We’re excited to announce the groundbreaking of Brownstone Market – Marion’s newest fuel and convenience store!
📅 Thursday, August 21
🕚 11:00 a.m.
📍 839 LH Polk St., Marion, AR
Come be part of this exciting milestone as we welcome a new place to fuel up, grab snacks, and keep Marion on the move. 🎉
🌮🎉 Breaking New Ground (and Chips)!
We’re thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of D'Corte's Mexican Restaurant, the newest flavor-packed addition coming to Marion!
This exciting, locally owned project brings bold tastes, warm hospitality, and another reason to say “Let’s meet in Marion.”
📍 Stay tuned for updates as construction moves forward—this is one spot you won’t want to miss.
🚧 Road Closure Notice – Miller Rd. 🚧
Heads up, Marion! On Tuesday, August 12, the south side of Miller Rd. will be closed for ditch maintenance work.
Please plan for alternate routes and drive with caution in the area to keep our crews safe. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve drainage and keep our community in great shape!
Heads up, Marion! On Tuesday, August 12, the south side of Miller Rd. will be closed for ditch maintenance work.
Please plan for alternate routes and drive with caution in the area to keep our crews safe. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve drainage and keep our community in great shape!
The Planning Commission meeting for tonight has been cancelled.
Beth Wilson, Economic Development Director for the City of Marion, has completed Year 2 of the 39th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas!
CDI brings together economic developers and community leaders from across the region to learn how to build stronger, more resilient communities. Over three years, participants gain real-world tools to boost local economies, strengthen partnerships, and support long-term growth.
“The relationships and strategies I’ve gained through CDI have been game-changers for how we approach growth in Marion,” said Beth Wilson. “This program has helped me think even more boldly about how to connect people, ideas, and opportunities to shape our city’s future.”
Founded in 1987, CDI has become a national model for community and economic development training, with sessions now held in several states and overseen by the Community Development Council.
Learn more about the program here: uca.edu/cdi
CDI brings together economic developers and community leaders from across the region to learn how to build stronger, more resilient communities. Over three years, participants gain real-world tools to boost local economies, strengthen partnerships, and support long-term growth.
“The relationships and strategies I’ve gained through CDI have been game-changers for how we approach growth in Marion,” said Beth Wilson. “This program has helped me think even more boldly about how to connect people, ideas, and opportunities to shape our city’s future.”
Founded in 1987, CDI has become a national model for community and economic development training, with sessions now held in several states and overseen by the Community Development Council.
Learn more about the program here: uca.edu/cdi
📣 Join Us for the August Planning Commission Meeting!
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 District Court, 14 Military Rd
✅ Open to the public
✅ Great way to stay informed
✅ Community input encouraged
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 District Court, 14 Military Rd
✅ Open to the public
✅ Great way to stay informed
✅ Community input encouraged
🎭✨ A Once-in-a-Lifetime Event, 200 Years in the Making! ✨🎭
Join us as we celebrate 200 years of Crittenden County at the Bicentennial Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in West Memphis. This unforgettable evening will feature:
🎶 Live entertainment
🍷 Elegant food & wine stations
🎭 Formal masquerade fun
🤝 Opportunities to support charities across Crittenden County
🌟 Sponsorships now available! Whether you're ready to go Platinum or want to join us as an individual guest, there’s a place for you at the table.
🕕 Patron Party | 6:00-7:00 PM
🕖 Main Event | 7:00-11:00 PM
📌 Formal invitation to follow | Black tie & black dress attire
💃 Let’s make history—together.
Join us as we celebrate 200 years of Crittenden County at the Bicentennial Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in West Memphis. This unforgettable evening will feature:
🎶 Live entertainment
🍷 Elegant food & wine stations
🎭 Formal masquerade fun
🤝 Opportunities to support charities across Crittenden County
🌟 Sponsorships now available! Whether you're ready to go Platinum or want to join us as an individual guest, there’s a place for you at the table.
🕕 Patron Party | 6:00-7:00 PM
🕖 Main Event | 7:00-11:00 PM
📌 Formal invitation to follow | Black tie & black dress attire
💃 Let’s make history—together.
Join us for the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:00 PM at District Court. 🏛️
This is your chance to stay informed, ask questions, and hear city project updates.
📍 Location: District Court (14 E. Military Rd.)
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22
This is your chance to stay informed, ask questions, and hear city project updates.
📍 Location: District Court (14 E. Military Rd.)
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22
📬 Clarifying Property Value Notices
We’ve received a few questions and want to provide some helpful information:
🏡 The recent property value notices were sent by the Crittenden County Assessor’s Office, not the City of Marion.
💰 The Crittenden County Assessor's office determines the fair market value of all property in Crittenden County and maintains all of the county's parcel records.
🏛️ Additionally, the Sultana Disaster Museum is a separate nonprofit organization. It is not operated or funded by the City of Marion.
We’re always happy to help clarify and keep our residents informed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
We’ve received a few questions and want to provide some helpful information:
🏡 The recent property value notices were sent by the Crittenden County Assessor’s Office, not the City of Marion.
💰 The Crittenden County Assessor's office determines the fair market value of all property in Crittenden County and maintains all of the county's parcel records.
🏛️ Additionally, the Sultana Disaster Museum is a separate nonprofit organization. It is not operated or funded by the City of Marion.
We’re always happy to help clarify and keep our residents informed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
♻️ Safely Clean Out the Clutter! 🧪
Got old paint, batteries, or household chemicals taking up space? Bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Crittenden County Courthouse in Marion.
✅ Accepted items include:
• Paint (latex & oil)
• Light bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor)
• Batteries, cleaners, pesticides, oil, fuel & more!
📍 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364
Hosted by the East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District – helping keep our communities clean and safe!
#HazardousWaste #RecycleResponsibly #MarionAR #EARSWMD #CommunityCleanup
Got old paint, batteries, or household chemicals taking up space? Bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Crittenden County Courthouse in Marion.
✅ Accepted items include:
• Paint (latex & oil)
• Light bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor)
• Batteries, cleaners, pesticides, oil, fuel & more!
📍 100 Court Square, Marion, AR 72364
Hosted by the East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District – helping keep our communities clean and safe!
#HazardousWaste #RecycleResponsibly #MarionAR #EARSWMD #CommunityCleanup
🚨 FEMA, ADEM, SBA Sites Providing In-Person Survivor Assistance July 14-16🚨
If you were impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding, help is available!
The Survivor Assistance Facility will be open:
📅Monday, July 14, Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16 | 8 AM – 6 PM
📍 Marion First Baptist (Gym Entrance)
2137 Hwy 77, Marion
FEMA, the State of Arkansas, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on-site to assist residents with applications, questions, and recovery resources.
Survivors can also apply to FEMA in several ways, including going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages.
Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may have been impacted!
If you were impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding, help is available!
The Survivor Assistance Facility will be open:
📅Monday, July 14, Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16 | 8 AM – 6 PM
📍 Marion First Baptist (Gym Entrance)
2137 Hwy 77, Marion
FEMA, the State of Arkansas, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on-site to assist residents with applications, questions, and recovery resources.
Survivors can also apply to FEMA in several ways, including going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages.
Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may have been impacted!
🎉✨ SULTANA POP-UP PARTY! ✨🎉
Join us Thursday, July 17 at 8 PM as we light up history at the new Sultana Disaster Museum sign! 🔦💙
📍 133 E. Military Rd. (HCGC circle drive across from the new museum)
🎶 Special performance by the Marion High School Band
🍭 Popsicles, 🍿 Popcorn & plenty of community pride!
Bring your family, your friends, and your patriotic spirit for this fun and FREE night under the stars. Let’s celebrate this bright moment together!
Join us Thursday, July 17 at 8 PM as we light up history at the new Sultana Disaster Museum sign! 🔦💙
📍 133 E. Military Rd. (HCGC circle drive across from the new museum)
🎶 Special performance by the Marion High School Band
🍭 Popsicles, 🍿 Popcorn & plenty of community pride!
Bring your family, your friends, and your patriotic spirit for this fun and FREE night under the stars. Let’s celebrate this bright moment together!
🎉 It’s TIME TO CELEBRATE 2025 with our Marion businesses! 🎉
🛍️ Shop local all month long in July for your chance to WIN a $5,000 travel voucher from Castles & Cruises Travel! ✈️🚢
Every visit to a participating retailer earns you an entry! From coffee shops to boutiques, BBQ to beauty, there’s something for everyone on this list.
🛒 SHOP LOCAL. WIN BIG.
📍 View the complete list of participating businesses on the flyer below or stop by your favorites and look for the campaign signs!
💙 Let’s support the businesses that support our community—Marion style!
🛍️ Shop local all month long in July for your chance to WIN a $5,000 travel voucher from Castles & Cruises Travel! ✈️🚢
Every visit to a participating retailer earns you an entry! From coffee shops to boutiques, BBQ to beauty, there’s something for everyone on this list.
🛒 SHOP LOCAL. WIN BIG.
📍 View the complete list of participating businesses on the flyer below or stop by your favorites and look for the campaign signs!
💙 Let’s support the businesses that support our community—Marion style!
🎆 City of Marion – Independence Day Schedule
All City of Marion offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
🗑️ Sanitation Update:
Friday’s route will be collected on Monday, July 7, and possibly Tuesday, July 8.
🚛 Reminder: Our Sanitation Department is operating on summer hours — please place your cans out the night before to ensure pickup!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and festive 4th of July as we celebrate freedom and community! 🎇
All City of Marion offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
🗑️ Sanitation Update:
Friday’s route will be collected on Monday, July 7, and possibly Tuesday, July 8.
🚛 Reminder: Our Sanitation Department is operating on summer hours — please place your cans out the night before to ensure pickup!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and festive 4th of July as we celebrate freedom and community! 🎇
📣 Mark Your Calendar, Marion!
June City Council Meeting
📅Tuesday, June 24
🕧6:00 PM
📍14 E Military Rd.
This is your opportunity to learn about what’s happening in our city and receive updates from our leadership.
Let’s work together for a stronger Marion — we hope to see you there!
Blueprint for Growth: Arkansas Site Selection Workshop
📣Calling all real estate agents, developers, and community leaders📣
Arkansas Inc. and City of Marion Economic Development invite you to the Arkansas Site Selection Center Overview — a hands-on session exploring the powerful GIS-based tool that’s changing the way properties are marketed across the state.
📅 Tuesday, July 8th
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 ASU Mid-South – Marion Berry Renewable Energy Center
Room MB 136, 355 N College Blvd, West Memphis, AR
You’ll learn how to:
🔍 Search available buildings and sites
📊 Generate detailed demographic & business reports
🗺️ Use GIS tools to match business needs with local assets
🧩 Build custom property brochures for your listings
This tool was designed with real estate professionals for real estate success. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your marketing power and connect with the state’s economic development leaders.
📩 RSVP to Beth Wilson at beth.wilson@marionarkansas.org
🔗 Explore the tool now: arkansassiteselection.com
Let’s put Marion (and your listings) on the map! 🏗️📍
💙❤️ HUGS… NOT HATE ❤️💙
Join us for a day of community, kindness, and connection!
🗓️ Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Marion Sports Complex
This free event aims to bring Marion residents together to foster goodwill and cooperation. 🤝 It’s also the official kick-off for Summer with Your Neighbors—let’s start the season on a positive note! ☀️🌻
✨ Coordinated by community leader Sherry Holliman and supported by Mayor Tracy Brick, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
👉 Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s build a stronger, more united Marion—one hug at a time!
City Offices Closed June 19
All City of Marion offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
🚛 Sanitation Notice: Trash collection will not be picked up on Thursday, June 19. Thursday’s route will be run along with Friday’s route on Friday, June 20.
