Kenneth K. Smith

With more than 200,000 people living there, Baldwin County, Alabama, is one of the biggest counties in the state. People know this area for its beautiful shoreline, interesting historical sites, and wide range of cultures. To be fair, though, not everywhere in Baldwin County is as safe and peaceful as others. There are higher rates … Read more

Even though Oklahoma is known for its varied landscapes, rich cultural history, and friendly people, there are still some places in the state that aren’t good for living. These places have problems like high crime rates, low wages, bad school options, and many other problems that make people not want to live or visit there. … Read more

Not only does Pennsylvania have a lot of history and culture, but it also has a lot of ghostly activity. Pennsylvania is full of scary places, but the Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg is one of the most well-known. During the Civil War, this hotel was a stronghold for the Confederacy and saw some of … Read more

However, Texas does have a bad side. It has a lot of history and different cultures. The FBI says that Texas has more than 1,300 unsolved murder cases going back to 1980, which is the second most in the country. Some of these cases have been unsolved for years or even decades because there are … Read more

For women who want to raise their children in a safe place, it can be hard to find the right city to live in. They did a new study that shows which parts of U.S. cities are best for women to do well and reach their full potential. It looked at 182 cities, including 150 … Read more

There is a lot of history and culture in Pennsylvania, but not all of its cities are doing well. The most recent population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that an alarming number of people are leaving one city. That place is McKeesport, which is in Allegheny County and close to Pittsburgh. McKeesport’s population … Read more

People know Florida for its warm beaches, orange fields, and family-friendly theme parks like Universal Studios and Disney World. It’s not all good in the Sunshine State, though. Some of the scariest hotels in the country are there. One of these is the Loews Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach. It has a sad … Read more

Heart disease kills more people in the US than any other disease, and some places have higher rates than others. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that Lubbock has the highest rate of heart disease in Texas. What is damage to the heart? Heart disease includes many disorders … Read more

In a time when technology rules, threats have changed beyond what was once thought possible. The digital age has made it easier and more connected than ever before, but it has also made theft easier than ever. In the huge country of the United States, there is one city where online threats are more visible … Read more

The Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville is one of the most interesting sites in Georgia. The state is full of history and culture. From 1839 to 1868, eight governors lived in this beautiful building. It was there during some of the most difficult times in Georgia’s history, like the Civil War and Reconstruction. The house … Read more