Find out more about all the benefits of becoming a RetireNet.com member!
Not a member yet? Sign up today!
Alabama All Active Retirement Communities and Retirement Homes
Alabama
The State of Alabama, also known as the "Heart of Dixie," is a state located in the Southern United States of America. Alabama is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The twenty-second state admitted to the Union, Alabama seceded from the union in 1861 to become part of the Confederate States of America. Following the Civil War Alabama was readmitted to the union in 1868.
Until World War II, Alabama, like many Southern states, remained mired in poverty. In the years following the war, Alabama emerged as a growing economic power as the economy of the state transitioned from agriculture to diversified interests in heavy manufacturing, mineral extraction, education, and high technology. Today, the state is heavily invested in the aerospace, education, health care, banking, and various heavy industries including automobile manufacturing and mineral extraction and steel production and fabrication.
Alabama is officially nicknamed the Yellowhammer state. The capital is Montgomery and the largest city is Birmingham.
Articles
News from The Birmingham News
Alabama smokes 45 other states in cigarette-friendly rankings
Jun 18, 2013 7:17 pm
Alabama is the fifth friendliest state to smokers, according to a new ranking by Bloomberg.com. The news service looked at three factors: the percentage of adults w...
Pelham mayor, council president at odds over forming city school district
Jun 18, 2013 6:03 pm
PELHAM, Alabama -- Pelham Mayor Gary Waters told the 200-plus people packed into the city's courtroom hall Monday night that municipal debt and infrastruct...
Jun 18, 2013 5:15 pm
Of the 78 failing schools under the Alabama Accountability Act's criteria, 10 were in Birmingham. BIRMINGHAM, Alabam...
Birmingham City Council unanimously - and quietly - opposes 'Sugar Daddy' billboard
Jun 18, 2013 5:13 pm
Some council members this afternoon said they wanted to pass the official protest but did not want a lengthy dais discussion that would bring more attention...
Gardendale to revise firearms regulations
Jun 18, 2013 5:00 pm
Gardendale city leaders passed the first reading of a revised ordinance for weapons and firearms during its meeting Monday night. ...
Jeffco sewer debt plan costly to taxpayers, says report
Jun 18, 2013 4:50 pm
All told, county ratepayers would stand to repay nearly $6.9 billion over the four-decade term of the financing, which is three times the amount the county ...
Shelby County school district says Pelham school attendance required
Jun 18, 2013 4:29 pm
PELHAM, Alabama -- The Shelby County Board of Education is telling parents and others concerned about Pelham forming its own school district that attendance in city...
All-America City designation a short celebration at Birmingham City Council meeting
Jun 18, 2013 4:08 pm
Tension between Mayor Bell, council rises at meeting William Bell (file photo) Celebration of Birmingham's new All- ...
Trussville considering possibility of 7 mil property tax increase for 2 new schools
Jun 18, 2013 4:05 pm
TRUSSVILLE, Alabama -- Trussville officials are considering the possibility of asking residents to approve a 7 mil property tax increase to fund construction of two...
Birmingham traffic and gas report: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Jun 18, 2013 10:57 am
Slick roadways as rain moves through the area. (The Birmingham News file/Joe Songer/jsonger@al.com)BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Rain...
News from the Mobile Press-Register
Taxpayers and attendees could be paying more for BayFest
Jun 18, 2013 6:47 pm
Boosted by a strong economic impact report, the organizers of BayFest request more money from the city and county. They are also talking about increasing ti...
Gulf Shores police charge teen in string of burglaries on city's south side
Jun 18, 2013 5:42 pm
A 15-year-old boy arrested by police last week is being linked to recent commercial burglaries and car break-ins along the beach. ...
'Tokarev' car chase scenes to close some downtown streets today through Sunday
Jun 18, 2013 5:28 pm
"Tokarev" filming to temporarily close downtown streets MOBILE, Alabama--Cast and crew of the Nicolas Cage ...
Jun 18, 2013 5:26 pm
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department's Citizens Academy will provide hands-on experiences to people 21 years old and older who are interested in learn...
Alabama Accountability Act: Five Mobile public schools listed as 'failing' (updated)
Jun 18, 2013 5:03 pm
Five of Mobile County's 89 schools did not meet academic standards set by the new Alabama Accountability Act, according to a list released Tuesday ...
Meet the 2013 Distinguished Young Women (video)
Jun 18, 2013 3:55 pm
THEODORE, Alabama - From the “last frontier” of Alaska to “sweet home” Alabama, high school seniors from all over the countr...
Mobile police conducting safety checkpoints today, June 25 (updated)
Jun 18, 2013 3:40 pm
Police announced today that they will be holding their second round of safety checkpoints for the month. Ofc. Thomas Allen of ...
Honor Flight participants honored in Baldwin County
Jun 18, 2013 3:27 pm
The South Alabama Honor Flight is part of a national program that has been made trips to Washington, D.C., available to military veterans. ...
Alabama Gov. Bentley recaps first day of 2013 Paris Air Show (video)
Jun 18, 2013 3:15 pm
Listen to Bentley discuss a successful first day in Paris while state and industry leaders court aerospace companies considering locating or expanding in Al...
Mobile City Council meeting - 6/18/2013 (Live updates - police grant, Ladd-Peebles Stadium contract)
Jun 18, 2013 2:05 pm
Follow along to the highlights of today's Mobile City Council meeting. file photo MOBILE, Alabama -- Follow...
Featured Communities
Willow Lake Estates - New Rental Homes starting at $750/mo. **Move-in Special:3 bdrm: $999/rent 2 bdrm: Move-in Special: $99 first month's rent with lease signed by Mar. 31 ** Located in the Fox River Valley,
My Saved Searches
Sign In or Create your free account to see your saved searches.
