Mobile, Alabama
Best: Beautiful architecture, lots of history and tradition, original famous Mardi Gras; (predates that of New Orleans); gorgeous Gulf beaches, can't beat the warm winters, friendliest people in the world. Economy has more or less weathered this recession better than many other places. Magnificent, breathtaking thunderstorms. People here are not as "whiny" as up north, and take more personal responsibility for their life's situations.
Worst: Everyone moves at a snail's pace, which sometimes makes me want to light a fire under their asses. Massive generational poverty, especially on the outskirts. Hurricanes. Bizarre, random crimes on a regular basis. Public school system leaves something to be desired, but they are trying very hard to improve.