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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.
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News from The Birmingham News Gov. Bob Riley frees another turkey Nov 20, 2009 7:14 pm It's 60th time an Alabama governor has granted reprieve for fowl characters named Clyde Clyde No. 60, won't get the chop-chop, Gov. Bob Riley says. (Alaba... Lawyer asks EPA to order end to coal ash shipments to Perry County landfill Nov 20, 2009 7:10 pm Arrowhead Landfill now receives 8,000 to 11,000 of waste nearly every day, most of it coal ash. This aerial view shows the scale of the Arrowhead landfill in Perr... Jefferson County sheriff's recruits complete training, but no jobs await them Nov 20, 2009 6:48 pm Pay for the 11 recruits was cut completely midway through their training and they will be on administrative leave. Seventeen deputies graduated Friday, November 20... British court clears man who strangled wife during nightmare Nov 20, 2009 6:15 pm Judge to defendant: "In the eyes of the law, you bear no responsibility" LONDON -- A British man who said he strangled his wife during a nightm... Tuscaloosa officials ask judge to block Alabama from closing or moving Bryce Hospital Nov 20, 2009 4:17 pm Tuscaloosa says only Legislature can act on Bryce Birmingham News/Bernard TroncaleThis is the main building at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. The state of Alabama... Jesse Jackson retreats on criticism of Birmingham's U.S. Rep Artur Davis over health care reform Nov 20, 2009 4:09 pm Davis has said he wants reform but has disagreed with House bill Jesse Jackson, shown in a 2008 file photo, has issued new statement saying he admires U.S. Rep. ... Alabama Gov. Bob. Riley says Democrats' health care reform bad for states Nov 20, 2009 1:29 pm Governor says states would be forced to raise taxes (File photo)Gov. Bob Riley joins Republican attacks on health care reform package by Democrats, (Birmingham New... Metro Birmingham forecast: Sunny day followed by possibly gray, rainy weekend Nov 20, 2009 1:15 pm Residents of Birmingham and central Alabama can expect sunshine today for the last day of their workweek, the National Weather Service forecasts. But the good weather will ... Jefferson County will tell court it owes no refund on job tax Nov 20, 2009 11:30 am Jefferson County owes taxpayers no refund for occupational taxes and business license fees they paid between mid-January and mid-August, county lawyers will argue in a hear... Birmingham weather forecast for Friday Nov 20, 2009 3:33 am Metro Birmingham faces another chilly night. The National Weather Service in Calera is forecasting possible frost for areas after 3 a.m., with a low of near 36. Frida... |
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News from the Mobile Press-Register Fire destroys abandoned home Friday afternoon Nov 20, 2009 7:07 pm MOBILE, Ala. -- A fire destroyed an abandoned home on Cary Hamilton Road this morning, according to fire officials. MOBILE, Ala. -- A fire destroyed an abandoned ... Destin, Fla. home explosion victims treated in Mobile Nov 20, 2009 4:00 pm Authorities say the unidentified victims were taken by helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and later moved to the University of South Alabama Burn Center in Mo... Judge cuts break to partially paralyzed man who recorded neighborhood girls in bathroom Nov 20, 2009 3:47 pm Robert Vezendy, a partially paralyzed man who admitted to secretly recording young girls in the bathroom of his Satsuma home, received Thursday the most lenient sentence al... Two girls, ages 11 and 14, sexually abused by Mobile man, police believe Nov 20, 2009 3:40 pm MOBILE, Ala. -- Mobile police on Thursday arrested a man they believe sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. View full sizeCharles Lowery... Robber who held up Shell gas station employee sought by Mobile police Nov 20, 2009 3:30 pm The robber demanded money from the cash register at the Cottage Hill Road gas station and, when the 37-year-old employee complied, he told her to walk to the store&apos... That's not my Visa card! Ocean Springs sisters accused of spending with neighbor's name Nov 20, 2009 3:07 pm OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Two Ocean Springs sisters were jailed Thursday, accused of credit card fraud after a neighbor told authorities they had applied for Visa cards in he... Tagged manatee named Bama heading to warmer Florida waters (w/photos, video) Nov 20, 2009 3:00 pm The first manatee ever captured in Alabama is safely out of Mobile Bay and headed for the warmer waters of central Florida, according to a satellite tag affixed to her tail... Independence completes acceptance trials; now 1 step closer to delivery Nov 20, 2009 2:24 pm MOBILE, Ala. -- The littoral combat ship Independence this week successfully completed acceptance trials, the last set of tests before the vessel is handed over to the U.S.... AEA chief Paul Hubbert says he'll battle to keep charter schools out of Alabama Nov 20, 2009 1:37 pm Paul Hubbert, who holds influence as executive secretary of the Alabama Education Association, said he'll fight any charter proposal. "I intend to oppose it s... Gov. Bob Riley says Democratic health care reform plan would devastate states Nov 20, 2009 1:08 pm Gov. Bob Riley said the proposals before Congress would expand Medicaid and require states to pick up a larger share of the costs. He said the proposals could force states ... |
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Local News from The Huntsville Times via Yahoo! News Mayor Tommy Battle plugs "Shop Huntsville First" campaign for the holidays Nov 20, 2009 6:05 pm He also urged people to "get away from Internet shopping" and spend their money in brick-and-mortar stores across the city. Northeast Alabama Community College presents Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" Nov 20, 2009 4:05 pm Directed by Mark A. Webb, director of Theatre at Northeast Alabama, the play wil be performed today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. Official Huntsville Christmas tree to be lit tonight at Bridge Street Town Centre Nov 20, 2009 3:35 pm The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with holiday music. The official tree lighting is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the Brent Morgan Band performs at 6:30 p.m. Sand Mountain residents claim proposed mining area danger to motorists Nov 20, 2009 3:20 pm Phil Hampton said company's proposal to mine coal next to County Road 81 would create a hazard for traffic, including school buses that travel daily along the narrow, two-lane road. Jackson Commission considers increasing courthouse security staff Nov 20, 2009 3:05 pm In June, the commission adopted a courthouse security plan calling for all the building's doors to remain locked during business hours except two - the north and south entrances. The plan also called ... Huntsville City Council debates buyout offers for long-serving municipal workers Nov 20, 2009 1:05 pm Any buyout program would likely focus on those with 30-plus years of government service. The 78 city workers in that category earn a combined $6.3 million a year in salary and benefits -- an average o... Special kids get special tricycles from an organization that does "the fun stuff" Nov 20, 2009 12:35 pm The kids all got adapted AmTryke tricycles, specialized three-wheelers that can be modified a dozen ways to meet a dozen special needs. Madison expected to vote on sales tax Monday Nov 20, 2009 12:20 pm MADISON, AL -- Kristin Mitchell knows what overcrowding can do to a school system. She was a teacher in Mississippi before moving two years ago to Madison where her two children attend West Madison El... Nov 20, 2009 11:05 am Unless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to Huntsville police Wednesday and Thursday. Committee recommends MEDS as new Paradise Apartments owner Nov 19, 2009 11:35 pm The Huntsville TimesThe City of Madison is looking for buyers for Paradise Apartments.MADISON, AL -- Paradise Apartments in Madison could have a new owner by Monday night. |
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