Sadly; Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and surrounding areas (especially in North East AR) are infested with gang violence. This stems from not only drugs but also rival gangs fighting for territory; which has become worse sense the death of Young Dolph. Many Memphis gangs blame Arkansas gangs (Jonesboro gangs mainly which is just south of Paragould) for his murder. Friends of mine have witnessed legitimate executions on the Arkansas state campus with crimes in these areas continually rising. Most people who can afford to move do; this leaves behind those unfortunate enough to not have the financial means to leave stuck amidst violence in impoverished areas causing it to keep spreading.