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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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Hoover, Birmingham officials question U.S. 280 toll road financing

Mar 12, 2010 4:03 am

The estimated toll would be 20 cents to 25 cents a mile. How to pay for express lanes planned on U.S. 280 was the hot topic Thursday, when state transportation of...

 

Federal appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledge

Mar 12, 2010 3:13 am

2-1 ruling upholds 1954 federal law. In this June 14, 2004, file photo, Michael Newdow looks down at the fax copy of the Supreme Court's ruling preserving the phr...

 

Parts of Shelby County received more than 8 inches of rain

Mar 11, 2010 11:46 pm

Rainfall total in south Jefferson County was more than 6 inches between Tuesday and Thursday morning. Source: The National Weather ServiceMore than 8 inches of ra...

 

10 Shelby County roads are still closed

Mar 11, 2010 10:46 pm

Heavy rains washed out several roads in Shelby County. Wednesday's heavy rains have forced authorities to keep 10 Shelby County roads closed this afternoon. As of ...

 

Homewood hypnotherapist convicted of abusing boy

Mar 11, 2010 9:28 pm

Stanley Patrick Haluska, 60, was convicted last week for an incident involving an 8-year-old. Stanley Patrick HaluskaA Homewood hypnotherapist has been convicted...

 

Senate OKs bill to let voters approve $1 billion for roads, bridges, railroads

Mar 11, 2010 6:16 pm

Money would come from Alabama Trust Fund. The Alabama State Senate today voted 25-10 for a plan that would let Alabama voters decide Nov. 2 whether to take as much...

 

Eleven Shelby County roads remain closed due to rising waters

Mar 11, 2010 5:37 pm

Pelham officials helped in water rescues. and Kent Faulk -- The Birmingham NewsAs of 11:00 a.m. today 11 roads in Shelby County remained closed due to rising water...

 

Shelby County authorities: a dozen roads closed this morning

Mar 11, 2010 2:30 pm

More rain on the way as concerns about flooding linger. and Marienne Thomas-Ogle -- The Birmingham News A dozen roads remained closed this morning in Shelby County...

 

King, Riley exchange bingo ideas; no decision

Mar 11, 2010 2:04 pm

Future of governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling still up in the air. Jeremy Hicks wires the bingo machines as they arrive at Mr. T's Lucky 7 C...

 
 

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Huntsville school board may face 151 teacher cuts

Mar 12, 2010 2:00 am

But those proposed cuts were based on preliminary attendance figures from the state Department of Education-compiled minutes before the meeting.

 

State school board meeting turns heated

Mar 11, 2010 11:45 pm

MONTGOMERY -- Two members of the state school board Thursday criticized the new two-year chancellor's handling of the system's budget in Legislature.

 

Gov. Bob Riley heading to India, China and Russia to boost Alabama exports

Mar 11, 2010 11:00 pm

The trips to India and Russia are being organized by the Alabama Development Office. Riley says both countries are buying more Alabama products, with exports to India totaling more than $161 million l...

 

Fort Payne lawyer appointed mediator in Jackson County Commission dispute over county engineer

Mar 11, 2010 10:00 pm

Jackson County Circuit Judge Jenifer Holt has appointed Fort Payne attorney W.N. Watson to serve as mediator in the Jackson County Commission's dispute over whom to hire as its next county engineer.

 

Alabama A&M to receive Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

Mar 11, 2010 9:30 pm

School's contributions to scouting leads to award.

 

School board gives tentative OK to Athens, Calhoun plan

Mar 11, 2010 9:15 pm

MONTGOMERY -- A joint proposal between Athens State University and Calhoun Community College to renovate a building in Decatur for a future bachelor arts degree program won tentative approval Thursday...

 

Storyteller presents program today at Showers Center

Mar 11, 2010 5:30 pm

Dylan Pritchett incorporates the African oral tradition and the art of storytelling in his performances

 

Liberty Middle School teacher is a Presidential Finalist in math and science

Mar 11, 2010 5:15 pm

The award is the nation's highest honor for K-12 math and science teachers

 

U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith joins pro-life "Values Action Team"

Mar 11, 2010 3:45 pm

Griffith said in a statement this morning that he spoke during a recent Values Action Team meeting about pro-life and education issues and about his opposition to the health care reform bill.

 

Kay Ivey, Republican candidate for governor, says spending cuts necessary to keep state afloat

Mar 11, 2010 2:00 pm

State Treasurer Kay Ivey, seeking the Republican nomination for governor, says she'll cut government spending and taxes to get Alabama better afloat.

 
 

News from the Mobile Press-Register

Alabama AG Troy King cleared by grand jury

Mar 12, 2010 1:30 am

Attorney General Troy King said today that a federal grand jury investigation involving his office has been closed and that no indictments were filed. King, a Republican se...

 

Wilmer man shot in chest during domestic dispute

Mar 12, 2010 1:02 am

A man was listed in critical condition Thursday after he was shot in the chest during a domestic disturbance at a home in Wilmer, according to the Mobile County Sheriff&...

 

Troy King accused of taking gambling money by Luther Strange

Mar 12, 2010 12:48 am

Alabama Attorney General Troy King's opponent in the Republican primary has accused King of taking at least $190,000 in campaign contributions from gambling intere...

 

Tomorrow's forecast today for southwest Alabama

Mar 12, 2010 12:04 am

Friday: Cloudy. Chance of showers, mostly before noon. Highs in the low to mid-70s. Lows in the low to mid-40s. Chance of rain 30 percent. This NOAA satellite ima...

 

Alabama House approves bill making it harder for able-bodied to use handicapped parking spaces

Mar 11, 2010 11:29 pm

The Alabama House has passed a bill that would make it harder for an able-bodied person to use someone else's handicapped placard to get a better parking space. ...

 

Couple posing as utility workers stole elderly woman's checks, say police

Mar 11, 2010 10:59 pm

A 94-year-old Prichard woman answered her door last month to find a man and woman with a baby and a story about needing to check the home's faucets for the Prichar...

 

Alabama governor headed to India, China, Russia

Mar 11, 2010 8:28 pm

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Gov. Bob Riley is headed to India, China and Russia later this year to try to boost Alabama exports to the countries. (The Huntsville Times/Eri...

 

Update: Alabama Senate approves $1 billion road program

Mar 11, 2010 8:00 pm

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate has approved a $1 billion road construction program that proponents expect to create jobs in the construction industry. (AP ...

 

Alabama Senate roll call on $1 billion roads bill

Mar 11, 2010 8:00 pm

The Alabama Senate, on a 25-10 vote, approved a proposed $1 billion road and bridge construction program. (AP Photo)EARLIER REPORT: Alabama Senate approves $1 bill...

 

Davis offers economic plan for Alabama

Mar 11, 2010 7:48 pm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis today rolled out an economic plan that he said will create jobs and spur investment across Alabama. Davis, a U.S. co...

 
 

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