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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
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...
News from the Mobile Press-Register
Much lower temperatures in store for the Gulf Coast on Saturday and Sunday
Feb 10, 2012 12:21 am
MOBILE, Alabama -- A surface high will control the weather over the eastern region of the forecast area through early Friday, eventually moving east. ...
Councilman Reggie Copeland named Mobilian of the Year 2011
Feb 9, 2012 5:00 pm
MOBILE, Alabama -- Mobile City Councilman Reggie Copeland was named the 2011 Mobilian of the Year today. Mobile City Counc...
Move for repeal of the confetti ban fails; coyote donated to Prichard Park Zoo (Yesterday's News)
Feb 9, 2012 4:29 pm
These are excerpts from past editions of the Press-Register. View full size Editor's Note: These are excerpts from past edit...
Prodisee Pantry center in Spanish Fort almost ready for opening
Feb 9, 2012 2:21 pm
"We've moved over 85 to 90 pallets of food," Prodisee Pantry Director Deanne Servos said. "We are preparing. Every day we are one st...
Tassimo coffee makers recalled due to risk of burns
Feb 9, 2012 12:52 pm
About 835,000 Tassimo coffee makers are being recalled in the United States and 900,000 in Canada according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ...
Fresh Market adds to regeneration of Daphne's Jubilee Square
Feb 9, 2012 12:51 pm
DAPHNE, Alabama -- The Fresh Market, an upscale specialty grocery store, is coming to Jubilee Square, according to the developer and plans filed with the ci...
Animal shelters deal with increased numbers after Summerdale rescue
Feb 9, 2012 12:32 pm
Dozens of other animals already filled much of the space in shelters and foster homes for dogs and cats, Deneen Balistere, dog adoption coordinator for the ...
Traffic moving along on the Interstate 10 Bayway
Feb 9, 2012 12:16 pm
Traffic moving along in the Interstate 10 Bayway. MOBILE, Alabama -- There is a slight slowdown on the southbound lane of Int...
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