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Phillips County, Arkansas: Battling Endemic Gun Violence

Phillips County, Arkansas: Battling Endemic Gun Violence

In rural Phillips County, Arkansas, a community of 15,000 grapples with a staggering issue: endemic gun violence. Located along the Mississippi River, this area has seen alarming rates of gun-related homicides, outstripping many urban centers in per capita statistics. From 2016 to 2020, Phillips County held the dubious distinction of having the highest gun homicide … Read more