City of Marion -

The Memphis MPO needs our help! Please complete the survey that is attached to the QR code. The Memphis Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Greenprint Plan does include Crittenden County. If you prefer, you can complete the survey at https://greshamsmithplanning.mysocialpinpoint.com/greenprintengagement.

The Marion Water Department has several options to pay your bill!

Saturday is another great day of activities in Marion! Stop by the Crittenden County Farmer's Market and purchase products from local vendors. At 10:00 a.m., Marion Police and the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department will play volleyball at the 3M Transit Arena to raise money for Bright Futures!

Tonight is the West Memphis MPO Open House. It will be held at Marion District Court from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The open house is an opportunity to learn more and share your thoughts or concerns about transportation in the West Memphis area.

Reminder: MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday, June 9-Sunday, June 23, for construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. During the two-week closure, crews will hydro-demolition the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay. The polymer-modified concrete has strict temperature restrictions. All work is weather-dependent. The upcoming closure is the first of two allowed in the contract. Download the IDRIVE Arkansas app to check the latest traffic updates on your mobile devices.

City of Marion Statement of Appreciation and Notice of Closure for Hino Motors

Congratulations to Beth Wilson on graduating with an MBA from Arkansas State University!

Make plans to join the West Memphis MPO Open House on Thursday, June 6. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns for transportation in our area.

City Council meeting agendas and minutes are posted on our website at www.marionar.org under the "city council" tab. This is a great way to stay updated on city projects and departments. Here is the direct link for the March 2024 minutes. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3830/Marion/4203536/Minutes_3-26-24.pdf

Remember that you can pay your water bill online! https://marionwaterar.nexbillpayonline.com/pay-online/ You may also sign up for paperless billing by emailing waterdept@marionarkansas.org or calling the office at 870-739-3073.

The City is aware that the attached letter has been sent to residents. It has not been generated by nor endorsed by the City or city council.

Please note: All City offices and services will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. As you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, please take a moment and remember those who died in active military service protecting our country.

May 19-25 is National Public Works Week We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Public Works Department for their hard work and dedication. Your efforts keep Marion running smoothly and make our community a better place to live, work, and play. Your work often goes unnoticed, but all of us sincerely appreciate it.

Thank you to our local law enforcement for everything they do to keep our community safe!

Saturday, June 1, is the Marty Dollar Fishing Derby at the Marion Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark Rose, a 23-year veteran of the FLW tour, will be the special guest.

Reminder: Water bills are due tomorrow (Friday, May 10). You may pay at the water department (310 Judge Smith) from 7:30 am-4:00 pm or online at https://marionwaterar.nexbillpayonline.com/pay-online/ For the balance due, please call the office at 870-739-3076.

Check out our May newsletter that focuses on disaster preparedness. It's not a question of if it happens but when. Please visit www.ready.gov for more critical information on how to make and implement your plan. https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_4W-buos/_voSCEI3tsGcj98rz-hLMg/view?utm_content=DAF_4W-buos&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Beth Wilson, Economic Development Director, attended the Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course in Little Rock from April 15 to 18. The MSBEDC remains unparalleled in its focus on imparting fundamental concepts, tools, and skills crucial for success in today's dynamic economic, business, and political landscape. This comprehensive course provides a broad survey of community and economic development, emphasizing practical strategies and industry best practices that can be immediately applied. Beth says, "Learning never stops, and I'm excited to gain more knowledge in community development to help Marion become the best for its residents and businesses."

Good news... the Complex Road is being repaired! During the road construction work, please use the baseball field parking lot.

There are several potential measures for the Nov. 5th election ballot, each requiring a certain number of valid AR registered voter signatures petitioning to have them placed on the ballot. A summary of the measures to date, with links to details of the measures, can be found at https://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_2024_ballot_measures. A local measure will likely be added to the list. Please review so you can make an informed decision about whether or not to sign the individual petitions. We will update you on petition hub locations as we get more info.