Marco McClendon
Buc-ee’s Plans Location in West Memphis
The West Memphis location is the second Buc-ee's is developing in Arkansas. read more >
Coca-Cola Consolidated Unveils $25M in Upgrades to West Memphis Production Facility
The addition of a state-of-the-art bottling line will allow the company to increase production from 26 million cases to 29 million cases per year. read more >
Bringing More Jobs to West Memphis with Mayor Marco McClendon
McClendon was elected mayor of West Memphis in 2018 and won reelection in 2022. read more >
Family Dollar to Reopen West Memphis Distribution Center
The retailer closed the center last year due to a rodent infestation. The rebuilt facility will employ more than 300 people. read more >
by Lance Turner -
West Memphis Industrial Renaissance: Surge Sparks Optimism for Economic Development
Scouts for a cold storage warehouse, solar panel manufacturing, electric vehicle-related production and a couple of chemical plants are taking lingering looks at the possibilities of setting up shop in the city. read more >
by George Waldon -
West Memphis Adjusting to Bridge Closure
West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon says his town of approximately 25,000 has “probably” lost about $1.5 million in tax revenue. read more >
by Marty Cook -
West Memphis, Entergy, CJRW to Market I-40 Megasite
The city of West Memphis has enlisted Entergy Arkansas in spreading the word about its huge new business park off Interstate 40, the largest certified industrial site in Arkansas. read more >
by Kyle Massey -