West Memphis Community Outreach

10/14/2026

The City of West Memphis joins our community in mourning the loss of Dr. Scott Ferguson, a respected physician, former Arkansas State Representative, Chairman of the West Memphis Advertising and Promotion Commission, and longtime business, civic, and philanthropic leader.
Dr. Ferguson dedicated much of his life to serving others. From caring for patients and families throughout our community to representing our area in the Arkansas Legislature, his commitment to making a difference extended far beyond his medical practice.
As the son of former West Memphis Mayor Joyce Ferguson, he continued a family legacy of public service. Through his leadership, generosity, and dedication to improving our community, Dr. Ferguson helped shape the West Memphis we know today.
His contributions to healthcare, economic development, public service, and countless community initiatives will be remembered for generations to come.
West Memphis, Crittenden County, and the entire State of Arkansas are better places because of Dr. Ferguson’s life, leadership, and service.
On behalf of Mayor McClendon and the City of West Memphis, please join us in extend our deepest condolences to the Ferguson family, his friends, colleagues, and everyone whose life he touched.

10/14/2026

Here's the City's Trunk or Treat Sign UP:

https://www.westmemphisar.gov/FormCenter/Community-Outreach-13/Trunk-or-Treat-2025-66

🎃 West Memphis, get your costumes and candy bags ready!

Join the City of West Memphis Community Outreach Department for our Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring your kiddos for a FREE community gathering with food, games, and Halloween fun.

🍬 Lots of candy
🎯 Fun games
🍧 ICEE stand
🌭 Hot dogs and hamburgers
👻 And more!

WHEN: Thursday, October 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mayor Joyce Ferguson Civic Center
212 W. Polk Ave., West Memphis

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come enjoy the evening with us!

10/02/2026

Calling all community businesses!
Help us bring the treats and smiles to this year’s Annual Trunk or Treat! Our Community Outreach Department invites local businesses to decorate a trunk, hand out candy, and enjoy an evening with our community.

WHEN: Thursday, October 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mayor Joyce Ferguson Civic Center, 212 West Polk Ave.

This free community event will feature candy, games, food, and family fun. Bring your team and help make it a great night for our kids!

Ready to participate? Register your business here: https://www.westmemphisar.gov/FormCenter/Community-Outreach-13/Trunk-or-Treat-2025-66
Sign up for Trunk or Treat

09/23/2026

Join us in congratulating DeWayne Rose, West Memphis Director of Emergency Management, on being named one of Arkansas Money & Politics Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2026 Achievers in Their Forties!
DeWayne’s leadership and dedication help keep our community prepared, informed, and safe. We’re proud to see his service to West Memphis recognized across Arkansas.
Thank you, DeWayne, for your commitment to our city and the people you serve. This recognition is well deserved!

09/23/2026

We love the partnership with the WM police department ‼️ Thanks for this!

A special thank you to the City of West Memphis Community Outreach Director, Theresa Bowe, for partnering with the West Memphis Police Department and donating $100 worth of giveaway items for our upcoming National Night Out on October 6th!

National Night Out is all about strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community we serve, and support like this helps make it possible.

When we work together, our community grows stronger. We truly are BETTER TOGETHER! 💙🚔🏘️

09/23/2026

In Memory of Mrs. Cherilyn Minnis

The West Memphis School District mourns the profound loss of a beloved educator, colleague, mentor, and community treasure, Mrs. Cherilyn Minnis.

For 58 remarkable years, Mrs. Minnis devoted her life to educating, loving, encouraging, and nurturing generations of children in the West Memphis School District. She believed in her students and challenged them to believe in themselves—to dream boldly, reach higher, and recognize the potential within them. For countless students, she was more than a teacher; she was a source of encouragement, wisdom, compassion, and love.

Her impact reached far beyond the classroom. She touched the lives of students, coworkers, families, and community members through her unwavering dedication and genuine care for others. The lessons she shared, the lives she influenced, and the love she so freely gave will continue to live on in the hearts and lives of those fortunate enough to have known her.

For her students, there will always be memories of a teacher who believed in them. For her coworkers, there will be the memories of a cherished colleague whose presence made a difference. For her family and loved ones, there is the immeasurable loss of someone whose love and devotion extended far beyond her profession. And for our entire community, there is the lasting legacy of a woman who gave 58 years of her life to serving others.

While her passing leaves a tremendous and immeasurable void, the legacy Mrs. Minnis leaves behind is one of love, service, education, compassion, and unwavering dedication. That legacy will continue through every student she encouraged, every life she touched, and every person who carries forward the lessons she so generously shared.

We extend our deepest prayers, love, and heartfelt sympathy to Cherith, the Minnis family, her former students, her colleagues, and all who are grieving this tremendous loss. May you find comfort in the countless lives she touched, strength in the memories you hold dear, and peace in knowing that her life's work made a lasting difference.

Rest well, Mrs. Minnis. Thank you for your years of love, service, and dedication. Your work mattered. Your life mattered. Your legacy will never be forgotten.

Superintendent Eric Foister

09/23/2026

A BIG thank you to Danielle Lowe and Baptist Crittenden for donating 30 purses to our Purses With a Purpose campaign! This is what community is all about. Each of these purses will help provide essential personal care items, encouragement, and support to women in need in our community.
We’re still accepting donations through September 30.
Have a gently used purse you’d like to donate? Fill it with personal care essentials and drop it off at:
West Memphis Fire Department Administration
213 N. Avalon, West Memphis

Thank you, Baptist Crittenden, and to everyone who has supported this effort. Every purse makes a difference!

09/23/2026

A new chapter begins Meadowbrook Golf Club . ⛳

Since 1958, Meadowbrook has been part of the West Memphis community, and last week, the course reopened and welcomed golfers back as an exciting new chapter gets underway.

With a renewed focus on course conditions, thoughtful improvements and a welcoming experience for everyone, there’s a lot to look forward to.

We’re proud to be part of what’s ahead and look forward to helping Meadowbrook and the City of West Memphis continue its tradition of bringing people together through the game.

Welcome back, Meadowbrook!️

09/23/2026