Join us for the January Marion City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m. at Marion District Court.
Meetings are open to the public, and residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, hear updates about our community.
Meetings are open to the public, and residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, hear updates about our community.
Exciting news for local businesses looking to grow! The 75Strong Business-Building Program is here—a fantastic 24-week virtual initiative designed specifically to help Arkansas companies enhance their strategies, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth.
The best part? This amazing program is completely free for selected businesses! If your annual revenue is between $100,000 and $10 million, we encourage you to apply! Applications are open until April 10, 2026. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and kickstart your journey toward growth here: https://75strongarkansas.org/business-building-landing-page.
We can’t wait to see you thrive! You may contact Beth Wilson, Economic Development Director at beth.wilson@marionarkansas.org or 870-739-6041 with any questions.
The best part? This amazing program is completely free for selected businesses! If your annual revenue is between $100,000 and $10 million, we encourage you to apply! Applications are open until April 10, 2026. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity. Learn more and kickstart your journey toward growth here: https://75strongarkansas.org/business-building-landing-page.
We can’t wait to see you thrive! You may contact Beth Wilson, Economic Development Director at beth.wilson@marionarkansas.org or 870-739-6041 with any questions.
🎄 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/
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.
Stay in the Know, Marion!
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From road closures and trash pick-up changes to community events and emergency alerts—you’ll never miss a thing!
Signing up is quick and easy:
✅ Text “MARIONAR” to 91896
✅ Confirm your subscription
✅ Start receiving real-time alerts from the City of Marion
Don’t wait—sign up today and stay connected with your community!
Want important city updates sent straight to your phone?
From road closures and trash pick-up changes to community events and emergency alerts—you’ll never miss a thing!
Signing up is quick and easy:
✅ Text “MARIONAR” to 91896
✅ Confirm your subscription
✅ Start receiving real-time alerts from the City of Marion
Don’t wait—sign up today and stay connected with your community!
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Marion Courthouse Square as we celebrate 200 years of history, progress, and community pride.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) at the Marion Courthouse Square, join community leaders, neighbors, and businesses as we honor 200 years of history, progress, and community pride.
The event will feature updates from:
*Tracy Brick, Mayor of Marion
*Marco McClendon, Mayor of West Memphis
*Jaylen Smith, Mayor of Earle
*Woody Wheeless, Crittenden County Judge
This gathering will include a light lunch, time capsule commemoration, and meaningful opportunities to connect and reflect on our shared journey.
We encourage local businesses, organizations, and residents to contribute to the time capsule with items that capture your role in our county’s growth.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) at the Marion Courthouse Square, join community leaders, neighbors, and businesses as we honor 200 years of history, progress, and community pride.
The event will feature updates from:
*Tracy Brick, Mayor of Marion
*Marco McClendon, Mayor of West Memphis
*Jaylen Smith, Mayor of Earle
*Woody Wheeless, Crittenden County Judge
This gathering will include a light lunch, time capsule commemoration, and meaningful opportunities to connect and reflect on our shared journey.
We encourage local businesses, organizations, and residents to contribute to the time capsule with items that capture your role in our county’s growth.
Today, we pause as a community to remember September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the resilience that carried our nation through tragedy.
Moments like these remind us of the importance of standing together, lifting one another, and never taking our freedoms for granted. As we reflect today, may we carry forward the values of unity, compassion, and hope that shone brightest in the days that followed.
We will never forget.
Moments like these remind us of the importance of standing together, lifting one another, and never taking our freedoms for granted. As we reflect today, may we carry forward the values of unity, compassion, and hope that shone brightest in the days that followed.
We will never forget.
COLONIAL PARK GROUNDBREAKING
As Mayor Tracy Brick reminded us this morning, “City projects are like reverse dog years—what takes one year in the private sector can take seven in public work.” Today proves that perseverance pays off!
In 2021, the Ecological Design Group presented plans for the Marion Parks Master Plan, and in 2023, the funding search began. Today, we officially broke ground at Colonial Park—a significant step forward made possible by the dedication of our citizens, the support of the A&P Commission, and the commitment of our City Council.
Coming Soon to Colonial Park:
✔️ Pickleball Courts – donated by Hino Motors Manufacturing as a Community Legacy gift
✔️ Pumptrack for bikes and adventure
✔️ Dog Park for our four-legged neighbors
✔️ New Playground Equipment for kids of all ages
✔️ Modern Restrooms for added comfort
✔️ Walking Trail for fitness, fun, and fresh air
(Color conceptual drawing coming soon!)
This progress is possible because Marion voters approved dedicated funding streams for our park improvements, ensuring that this master plan becomes a reality.
Special thanks to the Marion A&P Commission, City Council, Raymond Whiteside & friends, Gareth Jolly with Hino Motors Manufacturing, Andy Rawls (our Parks Director of 23 years!), EDG, Wagner General Contractors, and most importantly—our RESIDENTS.
Marion is proving again that when we work together, we make big things happen.
As Mayor Tracy Brick reminded us this morning, “City projects are like reverse dog years—what takes one year in the private sector can take seven in public work.” Today proves that perseverance pays off!
In 2021, the Ecological Design Group presented plans for the Marion Parks Master Plan, and in 2023, the funding search began. Today, we officially broke ground at Colonial Park—a significant step forward made possible by the dedication of our citizens, the support of the A&P Commission, and the commitment of our City Council.
Coming Soon to Colonial Park:
✔️ Pickleball Courts – donated by Hino Motors Manufacturing as a Community Legacy gift
✔️ Pumptrack for bikes and adventure
✔️ Dog Park for our four-legged neighbors
✔️ New Playground Equipment for kids of all ages
✔️ Modern Restrooms for added comfort
✔️ Walking Trail for fitness, fun, and fresh air
(Color conceptual drawing coming soon!)
This progress is possible because Marion voters approved dedicated funding streams for our park improvements, ensuring that this master plan becomes a reality.
Special thanks to the Marion A&P Commission, City Council, Raymond Whiteside & friends, Gareth Jolly with Hino Motors Manufacturing, Andy Rawls (our Parks Director of 23 years!), EDG, Wagner General Contractors, and most importantly—our RESIDENTS.
Marion is proving again that when we work together, we make big things happen.
Save the Date, Patriot Fans!
The Hometown Showdown is almost here — Marion vs. West Memphis!
📅 Friday, October 10
📍 West Memphis High School Stadium
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Marion Patriots as they take on the West Memphis Blue Devils. Bring your energy, wear your Patriot gear, and let’s show our hometown pride loud and clear!
The Hometown Showdown is almost here — Marion vs. West Memphis!
📅 Friday, October 10
📍 West Memphis High School Stadium
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Marion Patriots as they take on the West Memphis Blue Devils. Bring your energy, wear your Patriot gear, and let’s show our hometown pride loud and clear!
Groundbreaking Ceremony – Colonial Park
Mark your calendar! On Thursday, September 4, at 9:00 AM, we’ll officially kick off the transformation of Colonial Park.
This new chapter will bring more opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings right here in Marion.
We’d love to see you there as we celebrate progress, partnerships, and the future of our city!
Mark your calendar! On Thursday, September 4, at 9:00 AM, we’ll officially kick off the transformation of Colonial Park.
This new chapter will bring more opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings right here in Marion.
We’d love to see you there as we celebrate progress, partnerships, and the future of our city!
Public Works Committee Meeting — Tuesday, September 2 at 4:00 PM
Join us at 13 E Military Rd for the Public Works Committee meeting. We’ll cover community infrastructure topics like streets, drainage, and sanitation.
📅 Tuesday, September 2
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 13 E Military Rd
Join us at 13 E Military Rd for the Public Works Committee meeting. We’ll cover community infrastructure topics like streets, drainage, and sanitation.
📅 Tuesday, September 2
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 13 E Military Rd
🚧Key Construction will be closing HWY 191 to allow work on the highway project from Southland Dr. to N. Service Rd. ramp (in front of Arkansas State Police Headquarters).
📅This closure will begin Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00pm and plans to reopen Friday, September 5 at 10:00am.
Detour signs and message boards will be posted to alert motorists of the road closure.
📅This closure will begin Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00pm and plans to reopen Friday, September 5 at 10:00am.
Detour signs and message boards will be posted to alert motorists of the road closure.
📢 Holiday Schedule Reminder
In observance of Labor Day, all City of Marion offices and services will be closed on Monday, September 1.
🚛 Sanitation Notice:
There will be no trash collection on Monday.
Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, September 2.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
🎉 Big news, Marion! 🎉
Our own Beth Wilson has been named one of the 10 NEA Women in Business for 2025 by Talk Business & Politics!
Beth's tireless efforts to make Marion a stronger, brighter place for families, businesses, and future growth have not gone unnoticed. This recognition not only celebrates her leadership but also the incredible progress happening right here in our community. It's a testament to what we can achieve when we work together.
Join us in celebrating Beth's well-deserved honor. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our community. We are all part of this success, and we couldn't be prouder to call her ours!
https://talkbusiness.net/2025/08/nea-women-in-business-beth-wilson/
Our own Beth Wilson has been named one of the 10 NEA Women in Business for 2025 by Talk Business & Politics!
Beth's tireless efforts to make Marion a stronger, brighter place for families, businesses, and future growth have not gone unnoticed. This recognition not only celebrates her leadership but also the incredible progress happening right here in our community. It's a testament to what we can achieve when we work together.
Join us in celebrating Beth's well-deserved honor. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our community. We are all part of this success, and we couldn't be prouder to call her ours!
https://talkbusiness.net/2025/08/nea-women-in-business-beth-wilson/
