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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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News from The Birmingham News
Informal agreement reached to open Bessemer county jail, Sheriff Mike Hale says
Feb 9, 2012 6:36 pm
Birmingham would pick up the tab and close its city jail. Jefferson County has this jail in Bessemer, but it's not in use. (Jo...
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...
Bingo trial attorney: Milton McGregor did not bribe anyone
Feb 9, 2012 5:23 pm
"Milton McGregor followed the rules. Milton McGregor did not cross the line," attorney Joe Espy said. Casino owner M...
On Alabama campuses: Auburn benefactor inducted in engineering hall of fame, more
Feb 9, 2012 5:23 pm
Troy's 125th, Alabama in Cuba, smart cities at UAB Auburn UniversityCharles "Buddy" Davis will be inducted ...
EWTN Catholic Network sues federal government over contraception mandate
Feb 9, 2012 5:17 pm
"We are taking this action to defend not only ourselves but also to protect other institutions -- Catholic and non-Catholic, religious and secular -- f...
Alabama governor's budget plan pleases neither lawmakers nor commenters
Feb 9, 2012 4:53 pm
Join the conversation, add a comment below. Alabama Finance Director Marquita Davis briefs lawmakers about the upcoming budget...
Prosecutor in Alabama bingo trial: Milton McGregor 'corrupt'
Feb 9, 2012 4:11 pm
Defense attorneys will be giving their opening statements next. Casino owner Milton McGregor, right, and attorney Joe Espy a...
Annie Lorene Shepherd, age 58; today's Birmingham obits
Feb 9, 2012 3:16 pm
Read today's obituaries from The Birmingham News. Annie Lorene Shepherd Annie Lorene Shepherd was born February 26, 1...
Living Stones Temple, born in church split, holding dedication ceremony
Feb 9, 2012 2:45 pm
Living Stones Temple will dedicate new home in Fultondale. Living Stones Temple has moved into the former Crosspointe Churc...
UAB students studying in Antarctica
Feb 9, 2012 2:30 pm
UAB students studying during summer in Antarctica. UAB grad student Kate Schoenrock sits in the Zodiac on the way to a dive s...
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