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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
Alabama enters Memorial Day weekend with lower gas prices compared with 2012
May 23, 2013 6:22 pm
Average price per gallon of regular gasoline at $3.29, down 11 cents compared with this time in 2012, AAA figures show. In Ala...
Fultondale to save $1 million by refinancing warrant with Regions Bank
May 23, 2013 5:31 pm
ultondale city leaders agreed to refinance a $12.5 million warrant with Regions Bank, which will save the city an estimated $1 million. ...
Montevallo Elementary educators get awards for helping students with dyslexia
May 23, 2013 5:22 pm
MONTEVALLO, Alabama -- Efforts by educators at Montevallo Elementary School to identify and help treat dyslexia in students earned them an award this week for their...
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School gets a new principal starting July 1
May 23, 2013 4:55 pm
NORTH SHELBY COUNTY, Alabama -- Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School off Cahaba Valley Road is getting a new principal following the retirement of longtime leader...
Semper Fido: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office acquires retired Marine K9s
May 23, 2013 4:39 pm
Dash and Tori, both bomb-sniffing dogs, served alongside marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dash Tori JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama ...
Alabaster's Trash to Treasures Extravaganza will be Saturday morning
May 23, 2013 3:33 pm
ALABASTER, Alabama -- Like a swap meet, garage sale and neighborhood gathering all rolled into one, the City of Alabaster's anticipated event for buying an...
Pelham donation drive sending help to Oklahoma tornado victims
May 23, 2013 3:19 pm
PELHAM, Alabama -- When Realty South agent Lil Draper in Pelham suggested a donation drive for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado, others in the office jumped on i...
Tannehill Park is the place for rockhounds, gem lovers, the first weekend in June
May 23, 2013 2:51 pm
Calling all rock hounds, gem lovers, jewelry makers and fossil collectors. The annual Tannehill Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is back at Tannehill State P...
Man electrocuted in Birmingham during construction work identified
May 23, 2013 2:31 pm
Harlen Miles, 61, was killed in the incident. BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Authorities today released the identity of a man electroc...
Clay city officials considering sales tax increase
May 23, 2013 1:16 pm
CLAY, Alabama -- City officials in Clay are considering raising the city's sales tax. The city currently levies a 2 cent sales tax. With county and state t...
News from the Mobile Press-Register
Healthier U.S. School Challenge honors Mobile County schools
May 23, 2013 6:15 pm
The Mobile County Public School System was honored by the Healthier U.S. School Challenge for its efforts to serve nutritious food. ...
Critics deserve a roundhouse kick: Chuck Norris is in Tebow's corner
May 23, 2013 5:10 pm
While undergoing a period of uncertainty in his career, Tim Tebow has found an unlikely ally in his defense against the myriad of critics of Tebowmania. T...
Former Prichard Mayor A.J. Cooper to oversee police search committee
May 23, 2013 4:16 pm
Former Prichard Mayor A.J. Cooper will head up a five-member blue ribbon panel that will search for the city's new full-time police chief. ...
Mobile County to spend almost $1 million on upgrades to Sage Ave., Texas St. parks
May 23, 2013 3:35 pm
Over the next two years, two of the city's parks will receive facelifts and new amenities as part of a $943,450 contract approved by the Mobile Cou...
May 23, 2013 2:45 pm
The City Council is poised to update a decade-old "public indecency" ordinance that regulates adult entertainment establishments with the aim of a...
Blount students lauded by Mobile County Commissioner Ludgood for DECA trip
May 23, 2013 2:39 pm
Six Blount High School students were recently recognized by Mobile County District 1 Commissioner Merceria Ludgood for their achievements with the DECA lead...
Memorial Day 2013 holiday closings for Mobile and Baldwin counties
May 23, 2013 1:38 pm
Many governmental agencies will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Most banking institutions will also close, while many retail and restaurant...
Thursday's weather: Sunny skies and warm temperatures continue along Coastal Alabama
May 23, 2013 9:18 am
Warm and sunny day along Coastal Alabama View full size(NOAA) MOBILE, Alabama -- There will be some patchy fog this morning, t...
Wednesday night Mobile-area weather: 20 percent chance of rain followed by patchy fog
May 23, 2013 2:02 am
Expect patchy fog after 2 a.m. with a low around 69 degrees. (NOAA) MOBILE, Alabama - There is a 20 percent chance o...
May 23, 2013 12:38 am
Grace huddled with about 40 people, including her host family, store employees and customers. She lay under a table in a conference room turned safe room, w...
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