Memphis touts the worst crime rate in the nation. Here's how it compares to other cities

Memphis crime has been described as the worst in the country by many. Here's how it compares with other cities in America.

Why Memphis crime stats from local and federal agencies are different

The Trump administration said violent crime rose in Memphis in 2024, but the city's police department data shows it went down ...
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Columbus Police host training to help agencies meet new crime reporting standards

COLUMBUS, Miss. — The Columbus Police Department opened its doors Wednesday, not for arrests, but for training. Officers from across North Mississippi took part in a NIBRS report-writing class, part ...

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.