MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s the comment that the whole city is talking about, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith saying Memphis is too dangerous for some NBA players. “Though he did say negative things ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith says NBA players don’t want to play in Memphis because of high crime. In a show segment posted to X on Tuesday morning, Smith said he knows ...

Memphis is facing a significant crime problem, acknowledged by both FBI Director Kash Patel and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. While the city saw a decrease in overall crime in 2024 ...

A January story in the Commercial Appeal cited a study by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation showing major violent crime in Memphis was down 4.2 percent in 2024 compared with 2023. The murder ...

Despite comments on the national stage, thrusting Memphis crime into the spotlight, Memphis Police continue to claim that crime is down across the city compared to last year.

Opinion: Memphis Police Department culture of impunity won't fix itself; MPD must deliver Memphis undoubtedly must address crime. But crime will never be effectively addressed through more ...