West Memphis, Arkansas - Wikipedia
WEBWest Memphis is the largest city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 26,245 at the 2010 census, [3] ranking it as the state's 18th largest city, behind Bella Vista. It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area, and is located directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee .
West Memphis Three - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Memphis Three are three men convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr. to life imprisonment plus two 20-year sentences, and Jason Baldwin to life imprisonment.
Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · In a 4-3 decision, the court reversed the 2022 ruling denying the request to test evidence from the 1993 crime scene where three 8-year-old boys were found brutally slain in a drainage ditch near West Memphis. The additional testing was sought by Damien Echols, one of the three men convicted in the slayings.
15 Best Things to Do in West Memphis (Arkansas)
WEBJan 16, 2021 · 1. West Memphis Welcome Center. Source: myARDOT / Flickr. West Memphis Welcome Center. For those visitors who are new to the area, stopping at the West Memphis Welcome Center just off Interstate 40 would be a great way to get an idea of the city’s layout and discover lots of interesting things to do.
Judge rejects West Memphis Three member’s request for new DNA ... - CNN
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Danny Johnston/AP. CNN — The story of the “West Memphis Three,” whose decades-long murder case was the source for a noted documentary trilogy, returned to court Thursday, with a judge denying...
West Memphis, AR | Official Website
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West Memphis (Crittenden County) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WEBJun 16, 2023 · West Memphis is the largest town in Crittenden County. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River where I-55 and I-40 meet, West Memphis has been referred to as the crossroads or mid-point of the United States and is one of the largest trucking centers in the nation.
Visit West Memphis, AR | Things to Do in West Memphis
WEBWelcome to. WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS. West Memphis is a charming small-town just minutes away from the cultural amenities of downtown Memphis. Visitors looking to explore West Memphis will relish in endless opportunities for nature exploration along the …
West Memphis | Arkansas, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · West Memphis, city, Crittenden county, eastern Arkansas, U.S. It lies along the west bank of the Mississippi River opposite Memphis, Tennessee (with which it is linked by bridges). It was founded in 1910 as a logging camp, near the site of Fort Esperanza (built by the Spanish in 1797), and was.
West Memphis – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBWest Memphis is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas, lying across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee. The de Soto bridge between Memphis and West Memphis. Get in. Map of West Memphis. Cross the bridge westbound from Memphis. If bicycling or on foot, take the Harahan Bridge. Get around.
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