NEWS BRIEFS
Old St. Paul church services
Join Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church for in-person, Facebook Live or Zoom for Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., as well as in-person and Facebook Live (@oldstpaulchurch) worship at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Be a part of Wednesday night Bible Study, in-person and on Facebook Live, at 6:30 p.m. Host Pastor Fredrick Anthony and First Lady Eair Anthony welcome you. 504 S. 8th St., West Memphis.
Cornerstone church services
Cornerstone Baptist Church of West Memphis is “Making Hope Contagious” in Crittenden County. Children, youth and adult Sunday School class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night Youth Night at 6:30 p.m. “All are welcome!” Billy Oyler, Pastor. 1105 Balfour Rd., West Memphis.
Walk with a Doc
Pediatric Associates of West Memphis and Marion will be hosting “Walk with a Doc,” a doctor-led group walk, Saturday, March 25. from 9 to 10 a.m., at Tilden Rodgers Park in West Memphis. This event is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health and meet new friends. The event is free and all are welcome. For questions call (870) 732-1191.
Walk with a Doc-Crittenden County is a local chapter of an international 501(c)3 nonprofit. Learn more at walkwithadoc.org.
Crawfordsville Easter Egg Hunt
The Crawfordsville Community Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the old school yard park. Bake Sale (cakes, pies, cookies, bars, bars), Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, coffee and juice. Fun for all.
Battle of the Businesses
The Marion Chamber of Commerce wants to find out who has the biggest brains among local businesses at the first-ever “Battle of the Businesses” Trivia Night, Thursday, April 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Depot Pizzeria, 78 Court Street, in Marion. $25 entry fee. For more information, contact Trisha Bloodworth at the Chamber at (870) 739-6041 or trisha@marionarchamber. org.
WMPD Night of Charity
The West Memphis Police Department is hosting its inaugural Night of Charity semi-formal event “A Night in Blue Lights,” on Saturday, April 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel Ballroom, 2007 N. Service Rd. in West Memphis. Special guests will include West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon, Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith, State Senator Reginald Murdock, Police Chief Robbin Campbell, and Mistress of Ceremonies Ena Esco. Tickets are 50. Contact Captain Ivora Hall at (870) 732-7588 or Major Harvey Taylor at (870) 732-7651 for tickets or more information.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Families in Transition and Survivor Voice are bringing a special awareness event back to Crittenden County this spring. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a fun-filled and informative rally to raise support for stopping violence against women, will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tilden Rodgers Park. in West Memphis. Free inflatables, kids activities, game, food trucks, vendors, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment, prizes and more. Resource booths and guest speakers will highlight the awareness portion of the rally. Proceeds will support emergency shelter for abuse victims, and advocacy services for abuse survivors. For more information, visit the FIT Families in Transition Facebook page.
Red Imps Gala
Calling all East Junior High: Tickets are on sale now for the “Remember the Red Imps” Black-Tie Gala, 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at the East Junior High Gym. Join your fellow Red Imps as they say goodbye to the school in its final year. For ticket information and more details, visit the Remember the Red Imps Facebook page.
Spring on the Square
Mark your calendars. The Marion Chamber of Commerce, Baptist Memorial- Crittenden, Willowbend of Marion and Southland Casino Hotel present “Spring on the Square” on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Courthouse Square – an arts and crafts fair, featuring vendors, live entertainment, and art contest, a “Battle of the Boards” and more. Vendor registration forms are available at www.MarionARChamber. org.
MARS Spay & Neuter Clinic
MARS of Crittenden County will hold two more low-cost spay/neuter clinics in 2023: June 13-15, and October 3-5. Spay, neuter and vaccination services will be provided, with additional services available, including heartworm and FIV screening. For more information, visit marsofccar.org.
Delta River Cruisin’
The Mid-South’s largest car show comes to West Memphis Sept. 14-17. Southland Casino will play host to over 1,000 classic cars and trucks. West Memphis Tourism expects thousands of visitors to the community for the 2023 Delta River Cruisin’ Showcase. More details to come.
211 Community Resources
Did you know, you can call 211 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to get in touch with the United Way’s free community resources hotline? You can receive assistance with housing, employment, health care, utilities, tax service assistance and more. Dial 2-11, or go online to www. arkansas211.org.
