I Went To The Worst Place In Arkansas

I can't believe how empty this place is!

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has been gutted by a loss of jobs, high crime, and drugs. It's another example of a struggling American city.

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[ootsie]

Smart young woman speaking at the end. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Good for her and everyone who is collaborating with her to improve the city.

[lindabruce]

Aw Nick, I feel empathy for Lori. It was hard to see another woman upset at how whole neighbourhoods have become run down. For what its worth, I'm in Scotland. As you know we are in the grip of the hardest cost of living crisis I can remember and Im 60. And its happening here, all the shops in the towns are closed, it started before covid but that didn't help. At the moment we have 15 pubs a day closing down because costs have tripled. Its sad cos we are the generation that remembers the enjoyment of going round the shops. Lori, this is for you, hold your head high sweety, , and love to all from Scotland

[OwlingDogDesign]

The world needs more people like Angie Walton!!

[l.ls.]

The Angie interview was sincerely refreshing to watch. She is so up on the vibe of the city and has the social and political insights to explain what could be and is needed.

[martymartin]

I grew in Pine Bluff and left after high school to enter the Army in 1983. At that time, the city was thriving economically but as you mentioned as the jobs left, so did most of the working and managerial class. Pine Bluff was known for great baseball back in the day and produced several MLB players. They opened the PB Convention Center in the mid 70's where every major act from Elvis to Kiss to Hank Williams Jr. played there. It was proclaimed as the Concert Capital of Arkansas until the 90's. As industry moved to Mexico, PB quickly became an entitlement community, with too many citizens on government assistance, which led to rampant drug use, gang violence and so on and so on until we arrived at the present. Thank you for your expose on my hometown. Like many who grew up there, I'm saddened by it's demise.

[tonybloomfield]

Angie Walton would be a great asset to any community. The world needs a whole lot more Angie's.

[chas]

YOU GO GIRL, THAT'S WHAT THIS STATE NEEDS, NOT POLITICAL OR CROOKED LAWYERS.

[The_Remnant]

I'm grateful you ended the video with that beautiful young lady. Imagine a world with a generation of youth who have her drive and aspirations. I'm encouraged that all hope is not lost .

[MelloKing]

I lived in Pine Bluff for 7 years and went to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. It may have been rugged but it was a family atmosphere. I love that place and miss it so much

[YoBoyMarcus]

I was a tour guide in Canada 30 years ago and we had a group of retirees from Pine Bluff. I remember them to be such kind and friendly people. Sad to see their city has been decimated.

[cosac]

The sad part is that people destroying and neglecting those houses are the ones complaining that they have nowhere to live. If you destroy your home then you have to live outside.

[Everythingiskeane]

Angie is a sharp lady...her attitude is contagious. You go girl!!

[scottcoleman]

Sharp positive woman who seems to be fighting a losing battle.

[ironweedstudios]

That person, Angie Walton? with the “Rebuild The Block” shirt…is the most amazing, articulate, passionate, and motivated person I have seen on YouTube. Just amazing…

[marvindevon]

I totally agree with Lori. I was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and it was a very wonderful place to live, raise a family, and go out for pizza, Chinese, and Mexican food, and my mom's and family's personal favorite was ARNOLD'S CATFISH on Blake St. My childhood was great but now it's very sad and heartbreaking to see my beloved town in the shape it's in now. I moved to Conway in 2012 and then moved to Texas in 2017. And, it really do makes you want to shed a few tears because of how it has drastically changed. The 70's, 80's, 90's and very early 2000's were pretty nice.

[lorrainehogle]

Ross Perot railed about 1 thing and was absolutely right- NAFTA would be a disaster.

[truecrimeboozer]

25:32 Once again, Nick giving his guests *all* the time needed to express their thoughts without interruption 👍

[buffbuff]

NAFTA killed jobs in Canada too…loads of manufacturing jobs gone. Nothing replaced those jobs. We are reaping the consequences of greed.

[sothernborn]

Angie sure is inspiring and I could see the sparkle in her eyes when when talking about pine bluff. What a great smile ..

[MrJepo]

Angie was great. Big up Angie, from Manchester, England.