NEWS BRIEFS
WMFD Safety Day
The West Memphis Fire Department is hosting a Fire Safety Day, Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring bouncy houses, food trucks, fire safety training demonstrations, live music, free family fun and more.
Woolfolk Library Summer Program
The Woolfolk Public Library in Marion is bringing back its Summer Reading Program after a two-year hiatus. “Imagine Your Story” this summer, with a full slate of fun and educational events, beginning Tuesday, June 7 with the Summer Reading Kickoff, and continuing throughout July. For more information, call or visit the library, 100 N. Currie St., (870) 739-3238.
Low-cost Spay / Neuter Clinic
MARS of Crittenden County is hosting a low-cost spay and neuter clinic June 7-9 at the West Memphis Animal Shelter. Cats are $50 and dogs are $80. The price includes a rabies vaccination. Applications can be found at the MARS of Crittenden County website (marsofccar.org). A completed application and a $20 deposit is required for each pet to secure your spot and schedule your appointment.
Youth Explosion Philadelphia Outreach Ministries of West Memphis presents the 2022 Youth Explosion, Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m., 407 Birch St., in West Memphis. Food, music, vendors, games and fun. Free admission. For more information, contact Dr. Steven Nance, Pastor, at (870) 735-0040, or visit www.philadelphiaom.com.
SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K
Mark your calendars for the inaugural SSGT Taylor Hoover 5K, honoring one of the Fallen 13 Heroes of Kabul. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Food trucks, music, vendors and much more. Additional details coming soon.
6th Annual CASA 5K
“Lace up and bring hope” with the return of the CASA 5K, Saturday, Sept. 15, in support of area foster children. Proceeds to benefit Court Appointed Special Avocates of the Arkansas Delta, a program of Mid-South Health Systems. To register online or for more information, visit www. stearnsracetiming.com/ calendar or contact Chloe Harrison or Carolyn Slaughter at (870) 702-5951.
Battle of the Boards
Charcuterie Board competition, Saturday, Oct. 8, during the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Hogs on the Square Razorbacks watch party. See whose board is the best and enjoy some football action while you taste! More details to come.
Crittenden County Crime Stoppers
Earn cash helping local law enforcement solve crimes. Call (870) 732– 4444, 24 hours a day, 7 days week with tips. Rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain anonymous. All tips kept confidential.
Cornerstone Church Service
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Come join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning services are back in the sanctuary (livestream on Facebook), and posted on the church website by 3 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting followed by Bible study in the Main Building and posted to Cornerstone WM Study Group on Facebook by Thursday morning. Join the Cornerstone WM Study Group to join in. No Sunday evening services until further notice. For more info go to www. cornerstonewm.org. Billy Oyler – Pastor
