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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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UPDATE: Lights may be out until tomorrow for some; high winds affecting Alabama Power's effort to restore power

May 12, 2008 4:33 am

High winds today are affecting Alabama Power's effort to restore power following severe storms that raked the state overnight. "Bottom line, some folks will not have their power restored tonigh...

 

Young man shot in North Avondale

May 12, 2008 3:46 am

Birmingham police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old male tonight in the 500 block of 41st Place North in North Avondale. Birmingham police Sgt. Jo Roberts said the young man was wounded...

 

Body discovered in Valley Creek near Toadvine

May 12, 2008 2:07 am

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's is investigating the death of a male found floating this evening in Valley Creek near the 700 block of Toadvine Road in western Jefferson County, said the ...

 

Jefferson sheriff's deputies investigating report of a body in Valley Creek

May 11, 2008 11:13 pm

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's is investigating a report of a body floating down Valley Creek near Toadvine Road, said the department's spokesman, Sgt. Randy Christian. A homeowner report...

 

Three shot outside Wylam gas station

May 11, 2008 9:10 pm

Three males, ages 12, 19, and 22, were shot this afternoon during a fight outside a gas station at the intersection of Jersey Street and Seventh Avenue Wylam.Three males, ages 12, 19, and 22, were sho...

 

Wind slowing crews trying to restore power

May 11, 2008 9:08 pm

In Jefferson and Shelby counties, there are still 2,476 customers without electricity.Strong winds are slowing the work of Alabama Power crews trying to restore electricity to 7,820 customers across t...

 

UPDATE: More than 3,000 still without electricity in Jefferson, Shelby counties

May 11, 2008 8:14 pm

More than 10,000 without power statewide after storm downs lines, trees.There are still 10,243 Alabama Power customers across the state without power this morning after storms swept the area. A compa...

 

UPDATE: Five people shot in Birmingham over weekend

May 11, 2008 3:28 pm

Two shot Friday and three on Saturday.In three separate incidents in a span of six and a half hours, five people were injured by gunfire, according to Birmingham police reports. Two of the three peop...

 

Sunday eye-openers: Highlights from today's Birmingham News

May 11, 2008 12:47 pm

This Mother's Day we share the story of a woman who cares for privately adopted children in the days and weeks before they join their new families. Also, two couples are in the midst of a four-month e...

 

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Birmingham area

May 11, 2008 12:33 pm

Severe weather is expected through noon tomorrowThe National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Birmingham area tonight which includes moderate risk for severe thunderstorm...

 
 

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State Soccer Tournament

May 12, 2008 6:48 am

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Farmer's tough exterior hid gentle character, caring heart

May 11, 2008 9:33 am

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UAH grad preparingfor Russian journey

May 11, 2008 9:33 am

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Saturn V simply a wonder

May 11, 2008 9:33 am

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Candidatescampaign inmany ways

May 11, 2008 9:33 am

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No traffic signalat Charity Lane,U.S. 231/431 yet

May 11, 2008 9:33 am

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Road watch

May 10, 2008 7:31 pm

Hobbs Island Road between South Memorial Parkway and Ditto Marina Parkway is closed until May 23 while crews work on the Hobbs Island Road Bridge. Local access will be permitted.

 

Tax-sale dealsa housing steal

May 10, 2008 7:16 pm

Terrence Randolph may have struck gold Friday. The 33-year-old New Market resident paid just $3,200 for three home lots auctioned off by the county to recover delinquent property taxes and fees.

 

Tutu talks about issues from hatred to U.S. future

May 10, 2008 9:37 am

SEWANEE, Tenn. - Bishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his leadership in South Africa during the end of apartheid, met with reporters after Friday's graduation.

 

Suspectin schoolthreat injail again

May 10, 2008 9:36 am

A suspect in an alleged terrorist threat that caused lockdowns at two county schools is back in jail for violating the terms of his bail bond.

 
 

News from the Mobile Press-Register

Tomorrow's weather today

May 12, 2008 1:18 am

Monday, May 12: Sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Lows from the high 40s to low 60s. Chance of rain less than 5 percent. Tuesday, May 13: Partly cloudy. Highs from the low 80s to upper 80s. Lows from th...

 
 

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