Think your town is rough? You might want to sit down for this one.
The FBI just dropped its newest crime numbers, and three Southern states ran away with the “most dangerous” title — Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.
Here’s the kicker: Birmingham, AL now has the highest murder rate of any city in America. Not the South — the whole country. Tulsa, OK isn’t far behind, with violent crime running more than double the national average. And Jackson, MS? It’s been a regular on these lists for years.
Scroll down to see every city that made the cut — and find out if yours is hiding on it. 👇
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