![]() ![]() The utility company has no violations and passes all state and federal standards. However, the cities on both sides of the river struggle with crime rates in their own ways. I lived in Memphis about 20 years ago and we always rooted for West Memphis to clean itself up. The reality is, West Memphis is one of the most dangerous cities in Arkansas and has been for many years. The one thing West Memphis has going for it is the great location, right where I-40 and I-55 intersect, making it a big town for trucking and truck stops and earning the nickname “The Crossroads of America.” In the past decade, the city has gotten smaller by more than 2,000 people leaving the population dropping to 26,000. It’s a diverse community with 60% African American, 35% Caucasian, and 4% a mix of two or more races. This is a rather poor, rundown community with a nearly 27% poverty rate. ![]() Several documentaries were made on the case and the reputation of West Memphis took yet another hit. The suspects became known as the West Memphis Three. West Memphis gained global attention through the brutal murder of three young boys and the three young men convicted of the crime. It’s so close you can smell the barbecue in the air and if you listen closely, maybe some blue music will drift over the murky waters. West Memphis, Arkansas, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River, just across the bridge from Memphis, Tennessee. United States - safety as a country Arkansas - state review ![]()
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