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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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Rep. John Rogers ties a bow on the legislative session (Today in Pictures)

May 21, 2013 6:50 am

A collection of some of the best pictures from the Associated Press Rep John Rogers, D-Birmingham, is all grins as he adjusts ...

Moore, Oklahoma tornado devastation in pictures

May 21, 2013 5:41 am

At least 51 people killed including 20 children MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared thr...

Gardendale Magnolia Festival awards 13 scholarships to area students

May 21, 2013 4:52 am

Organizers with the Gardendale Magnolia Festival recognized several high school volunteers during the Gardendale City Council meeting Monday night. ...

Alabaster City Council providing office space to school board for $3,800 a month

May 21, 2013 1:07 am

ALABASTER, Alabama -- The Alabaster Board of Education officially has a new home office location after the City Council tonight approved a rental agreement for the ...

Suspended Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Dorothea Batiste claims former judge Scott Vowell sexually harrassed her

May 21, 2013 1:05 am

Last week Batiste's attorney filed a motion asking the Alabama Supreme Court to bar the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission from continuing its pro...

Forecast: Tuesday morning likely to be foggy in Birmingham

May 21, 2013 1:00 am

Fog is likely early Tuesday morning in the Birmingham area, but Monday night should be clear and warm. View full sizeNational ...

Trussville approves plans for 2 new elementary schools preserving historic building

May 20, 2013 11:28 pm

TRUSSVILLE, Alabama -- Calling it an agreement that unites Trussville, the city's school board this evening approved plans for two new elementary schools -...

Dialysis center remains shuttered while investigators probe 2 deaths, 5 hospitalizations

May 20, 2013 10:49 pm

A Bessemer dialysis center remains shut down as an investigation continues into two patient deaths and five other hospitalizations from infections. The state health...

Hoover officials break ground for Miracle League baseball field for special needs children and adults

May 20, 2013 9:44 pm

The field will be at Hoover Sports Park East off Old Rocky Ridge Road and should be ready for a mini baseball league this fall, officials said. ...

Relay For Life of East Jefferson exceeded goal, raised $76,830

May 20, 2013 9:38 pm

TRUSSVILLE, Alabama -- Despite heavy rain, the Relay For Life of East Jefferson exceeded its goal of $50,000, raising $76,830, organizers announced today. The event...

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

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Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge

May 21, 2013 7:16 am

A federal judge has dismissed a charge that is the backbone of the case against a former BP executive accused of concealing information from Congress about ...

High school graduations: Baldwin County High School's 220 seniors receive diplomas (photos)

May 21, 2013 3:32 am

Baldwin County High School held its commencement ceremony for 220 seniors at 7 p.m. on Monday, May, 20, at Simmons Field. BAY...

Monday night Mobile-area weather: Late fog tonight and a sunny Tuesday

May 21, 2013 3:23 am

The patchy fog should lift before 9 a.m. Tuesday. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 85 degrees. (NOA...

High school graduations: Foley High School commencement held for 365 seniors (photos)

May 21, 2013 3:17 am

Foley High School held its commencement ceremony for 365 seniors at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at the school's football stadium. ...

High school graduations: 227 march on the hill at Spanish Fort High School (photos)

May 21, 2013 2:19 am

Spanish Fort High School held its commencement ceremony for 227 seniors at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at Spanish Fort Toros Stadium. The valedictorian was Sh...

'We are so forever grateful': Murphy High repair allocation passes last hurdle (photos)

May 20, 2013 10:54 pm

Mobile school officials breathed a sigh of relief on the last day of the legislative session, when the Alabama Senate approved a bill to send $15 million to...

Nothing accidental about Miflin couple's commitment to creating south Alabama's first working olive farm

May 20, 2013 10:41 pm

Pulling up to the farm, the fence immediately brings to mind one of those barbed-wire topped barriers at a rural prison camp. Even absent the barbed-wire, t...

Mobile's I-65 Service Road North open to traffic after report of large oil spill(updated)

May 20, 2013 8:49 pm

Fire and rescue crews are currently on the scene of a large oil spill near the railroad tracks at I-65 Service Road North and Moffett Road. ...

Vehicle registration fees likely to go up $1.25 in Mobile County

May 20, 2013 8:31 pm

Today's Senate approval of a proposal pushed by Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie could give the Mobile County Commission authority to ...

Austal hosts keel-laying ceremony for U.S. Navy Fall River (JHSV 4)

May 20, 2013 7:30 pm

 Fall River (JHSV 4) at the Mobile shipyard Monday. The ship is one of 10 Austal-designed 103-meter U.S. Navy JHSVs under contract with the U.S. Navy. The ...

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