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Area Info
North Alabama is a region of the U.S. state of Alabama, generally thought to include these 12 counties: Cherokee, Colbert, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan, and Winston, with a combined population of 937,059.
The anchor city of this region of the state is Huntsville, but other cities of notable size include (in order of population): Decatur, Florence (along with its sister cities Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia), Madison, and Athens.
Decatur is considered a quasi anchor city for western North Alabama, being the largest economic center north of Birmingham, and west of Huntsville.
Locals tend to refer to this area as the "Tennessee Valley" in reference to the Tennessee River, which flows through the northernmost part of the state. A section of East Tennessee shares the "Tennessee Valley" moniker.
Articles
Local News from The Huntsville Times via Yahoo! News
Photo slideshow: St. Patrick's Day Parade in Huntsville
Mar 17, 2010 10:50 pm
If you missed today's St. Patrick's Day parade, take a look at these photos from Huntsville Times photographer Eric Schultz.
State closing 16-mile stretch of Interstate 65 in Morgan County for sinkhole
Mar 17, 2010 10:20 pm
The northbound lanes will be closed indefinitely beginning at 9 a.m.Thursday between the Lacon and Vinemont exit and the Decatur and Priceville exit.
Car crashes into Osborne Mason Jewelers
Mar 17, 2010 7:05 pm
A car crashed into the front of Osborne Mason Jewelers, located at 3011 Memorial Parkway, shortly after noon today.
Jackson school board expected to soon decide whether to close Paint Rock Valley School
Mar 17, 2010 5:50 pm
The Alabama State Board of Education has recommended closing the smallest school in the state, according to Jackson County Board of Education member Ken Storey of Bridgeport.
Huntsville St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration to be held in honor of its founder
Mar 17, 2010 3:35 pm
Ellen McAnelly was the founder of the parade, scheduled to begin this morning at 11:30. Today's parade will be the city's 33rd St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration, the first without McAnelly, who...
Moody's elevates Huntsville to No. 1 city for job growth prospects
Mar 17, 2010 2:20 pm
Moody's Economy.com, which previously ranked the Rocket City No. 2 for employment potential, elevated Huntsville to the top spot in its latest review of 378 metropolitan areas.
Riley, King share continued bingo battle talk with Huntsville civic groups
Mar 17, 2010 2:20 pm
Alabama's governor and attorney general agree about one thing when it comes to bingo: The debate has taken up way too much of the legislature's time. But what to do about it remains an energy-sapping ...
Man shot late Tuesday outside of University Drive Chevron
Mar 17, 2010 1:50 pm
A man was shot late Tuesday outside of a University Drive gas station.
Holy Spirit School broken into Monday night
Mar 17, 2010 1:35 pm
Holy Spirit School, located at 619 Airport Road, was broken into overnight Monday through a skylight.
Will call for youth mentoring fade away?
Mar 17, 2010 1:20 pm
Radio personality Michael Baisden makes high-energy plea for more adults to reach out to children in need.
