Van Buren

A small Missouri place just beat out all the Arkansas options for most charming river town in the Ozarks.

I will admit that I'm not much of a numbers person. Math was never my strong suit. But, sometimes numbers do tell a story and in the case of Missouri's poorest town, that is definitely true. Nearly half of the residents live in poverty. The data is stunning.

If you've ever asked the question about whether or not you can really pet a kangaroo in Missouri, I can answer it for you. The answer is absolutely, but the question of "should you" is another one entirely.

Thanks to the New Madrid fault system, there are earthquakes in southern Missouri all the time. However, there was a stronger than normal quake on Saturday that was reported felt by many to the USGS.

I've seen people describe this Missouri place as simple, historic and pretty. I would agree with all 3 of those points. Now, you can see inside the old Falling Spring Mill near Van Buren, Missouri for yourself.

Authorities in southeast Missouri say remains found by a hunter three weeks ago are those of a 64-year-old woman.