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Alabama is widely known as the "Heart of Dixie," and this region is the heart of Alabama, in a number of ways. Geographically, of course, it takes up the middle portion of the state; but it also remains the heart of Alabama in matters of population, politics, finance, industry, and culture.
Birmingham, the state's largest city and the center of its industry, is located in this region; as is Montgomery, the state capital, and the two university towns of Tuscaloosa (University of Alabama) and Auburn (Auburn University). Birmingham lies close to the southernmost outliers of the Appalachians, close to important sources of iron ore and coal. It became one of the country's largest steel producers, and by far the largest in the South. Today, it is a modern metropolis of more than a million people.
Montgomery, a hundred miles to the south, has long played an important role in history. This was the first capital of the Confederacy, after seven Deep South states seceded in 1861. It was also the center of Civil Rights battles a hundred years later...most notably the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which resulted in the first desegregation of facilities in the Jim Crow South. Montgomery today is an important center of industry, including automobile manufacturing, as well as serving as the state capital.
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Staying Safe in a Scary World
Many of today's seniors enjoyed an era where they weren't overly concerned about locking their doors and windows. They were even farther away from a time where they had to exercise genuine caution when talking on the phone or reading their email. Even the Read more...
News from The Birmingham News
Both sides try to keep it simple in opening arguments in Alabama vote-buying case
Feb 10, 2012 5:09 am
Testimony in the case is expected to begin Friday at 9 a.m. Former State Sen. Larry Means of Attalla arrives at the Federal Bu...
Robot dance off is a blast for students in Leadership Southtown (video)
Feb 10, 2012 4:56 am
Event at Baptist Church of the Covenant on Southside is one of many school year activities to encourage students to pursue education and develop leadership ...
Forecast: 30 percent chance of rain in Birmingham area Friday
Feb 10, 2012 2:00 am
The high temperature Friday will be near 56, with a low around 36. National Weather ServiceThere is a 30 percent chance of ra...
Alabama Forestry Commission battles wildfire at St. Clair, Blount counties line
Feb 9, 2012 10:32 pm
There are homes in the area of the fire but none are directly threatened, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission. ST. CL...
Lawyers in Alabama Bingo trial: No votes were sold
Feb 9, 2012 9:59 pm
"The only people Senator Smith turned her back on were the Republican political establishment," said lawyer William White. ...
Barons' owner Don Logan says he's committed to 'family entertainment' in move into Birmingham
Feb 9, 2012 8:42 pm
Logan also owns BASS LLC, a fishing and media company he bought in 2010. "We bought it so I could go fishing more," he said. "I'm st...
Birmingham bankers, consumer advocates organize clearinghouse to aid payday borrowers
Feb 9, 2012 8:33 pm
Several bankers present today said they already had services available for those who have never had banking accounts or had been expelled from the system. ...
Vincent sets public hearing on proposed new council districts
Feb 9, 2012 7:07 pm
Feb. 20 at Vincent Town Hall The town of Vincent has scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 20 to give residents an opportunity t...
Updated: Informal agreement reached to open Bessemer county jail, Sheriff Mike Hale says
Feb 9, 2012 6:36 pm
Under the plan, the county would move 400 inmates from the 1,040-bed county jail in Birmingham to the Bessemer jail, making room for all the people now in t...
Alabama immigration forum kicks off at UAB with differing views
Feb 9, 2012 5:47 pm
The forum is sponsored by the Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education UAB students and others protested Alabama's immi...
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