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re: Worst cities in SEC states
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:35 am to SidewalkTiger
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:35 am to SidewalkTiger
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puss
You have never seen one besides the time when you look in the mirror
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Also, how is New Orleans not in consideration?
New Orleans has tons of issues. However, it is not nearly as bad as those other five cities.
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Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:37 am to VFL67
Shreveport is worse than Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge has some nice parts. Shreveport is one big shithole.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:40 am to VFL67
My list would be:
1. Memphis, TN...nothing else is even close.
2. Bessimer, AL
3. Jackson, MS
4. St. Louis, MO
5. Monroe, LA
1. Memphis, TN...nothing else is even close.
2. Bessimer, AL
3. Jackson, MS
4. St. Louis, MO
5. Monroe, LA
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:42 am to SidewalkTiger
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Also, how is New Orleans not in consideration? Terrible crime, terrible climate, terrible traffic, a lot of it is super prone to natural disaster.
New Orleans has issues but I’d put it in the top 5 best towns in SEC territory before I put it anywhere near the bottom 5.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:43 am to VFL67
Little Rock is paradise compared to Pine Bluff.
The Rock isn't even all that bad. Just don't hangout south of University
The Rock isn't even all that bad. Just don't hangout south of University
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:48 am to wesfau
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If y'all think B'ham and M'gomery are the worst cities in AL
I can't believe no one has mentioned Prichard
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:50 am to madmaxvol
Memphis is what people think Chicago is.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:52 am to Hback
Jackson has a litany of problems. They don't elect good city officials often and when they do, the State elected officials have no interest in helping them out because they're in the other party.
I spent close to a week in BR for a wedding and it had to be similar to driving through Afghanistan in 2002. Everything that wasn't shitty was under construction. Wedding venue was nice though.
Love me some Memphis though. Lived in Midtown for 2 years and had a fantastic time.
I spent close to a week in BR for a wedding and it had to be similar to driving through Afghanistan in 2002. Everything that wasn't shitty was under construction. Wedding venue was nice though.
Love me some Memphis though. Lived in Midtown for 2 years and had a fantastic time.
This post was edited on 5/28/26 at 10:53 am
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:53 am to Swagga
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New Orleans has issues but I’d put it in the top 5 best towns in SEC territory before I put it anywhere near the bottom 5.
Heading to NO this weekend. There is nowhere else where you get the blend of history, fine dining and character that you get there. It's got plenty of issues...but it isn't anywhere close to the bottom 5. The best meals I've ever eaten were in New Orleans and in Natchez, Mississippi. They will never be considered part of my bottom 5.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:54 am to GoGators1995
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Memphis is what people think Chicago is.
I have been to horrible parts of Chicago...they pale in comparison to the 5hithole that is Memphis.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:55 am to Lucado
quote:They have some huge infrastructure problems that are being addressed but it has changed since Judge Wingate (Federal) is in charge and they turned it over to a 3rd party. Water is not Jackson's biggest problem. They elected a new Mayor and I really think things will be different from the last couple of mayors. But, it probably too little, too late.
Jackson doesn’t even have potable water. Easily #1.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 10:59 am to madmaxvol
At least Memphis "only" had 184 murders last year. The lowest since before Covid and the 2020 Summer of Love in Peace.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:05 am to Bluefin
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I'll throw in Orangeburg, SC
haha, fantastic timing. I was gonna stay there potentially tomorrow night on my way to HHI.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:08 am to madmaxvol
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I have been to horrible parts of Chicago...they pale in comparison to the 5hithole that is Memphis.
We stayed in Memphis while driving up to the Midwest last Summer. I booked the Westin right across from the FedEx Forum.
We had to go through Metal Detectors twice when crossing Beale Street to go to the Rendezvous for BBQ. The place had a Baghdad Green Zone feel to it for sure.
This post was edited on 5/28/26 at 11:10 am
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:21 am to mizslu314
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I was gonna stay there potentially tomorrow night on my way to HHI.
just left there tuesday. was there thursday to tuesday. first time going. had an absolute blast and all 4 golf courses played were incredible! definitely would like to make a return trip to HHI.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:23 am to VFL67
I approve of your list.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:33 am to VFL67
You don't know anything about Memphis.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 11:38 am to madmaxvol
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1. Memphis, TN...nothing else is even close.
Jackson, MS is, and that's not even close. I've actually lived in both places
Posted on 5/28/26 at 12:08 pm to UsingUpAllTheLetters
Pine Bluff is worse than Little Rock.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 12:11 pm to VFL67
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New Orleans has tons of issues. However, it is not nearly as bad as those other five cities
Right... the general smell, and homeless problem in New Orleans make it a much better city than BR
Nola is quite literally a cesspool.
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