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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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Ted Roof agrees to be Auburn's defensive coordinator

Jan 6, 2009 7:59 pm

.Ted RoofTed Roof has agreed to be Auburn's defensive coordinator. He's been the defensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota. He's Gene Chizik's sixth assistant coach hire, the second on de...

Rock slide reported on Cahaba River Road in southern Jefferson County

Jan 6, 2009 7:29 pm

A boulder slid onto the between Acton and Dolly Ridge roads.News Staff/Linda Stelter No one was injured when a boulder rolled onto Cahaba River Road shortly before noon today, according to authorities...

Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in Jefferson, Shelby counties

Jan 6, 2009 7:12 pm

Unstable air could bring sunshine and risk of storms to the Birmingham area.After heavy rainfalls this morning, meteorologists are watching to see if Jefferson and Shelby counties will be hit by stron...

Council approves $50,000 to pay for inauguration celebration

Jan 6, 2009 6:53 pm

Events will include a simulcast of events in Washington, presentations from schoolchildren and an interfaith prayer service for the nation.The Birmingham City Council today approved spending $50,000 o...

Update: Heavy rains passing through Birmingham area but serious flooding unlikely in Jefferson County

Jan 6, 2009 5:52 pm

Between a half-inch and three-quarters of of an inch is expected to fall in the Birmingham area by 12:30 p.m.By 12:30 this afternoon, a storm system that has brought between a half-inch and three-quar...

Mayor touts three new sporting events in city

Jan 6, 2009 4:56 pm

Events range from veterans games to a duathlon.Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford today announced three new sporting events for the city. The National Veterans Golden Age Games, presented by the U.S. Dep...

Flash flood watch today follows Monday's heavy rain

Jan 6, 2009 4:16 pm

At the Inland Lake reservoir in Blount County, 5.3 inches of rain fell overnight, according to the Birmingham Water Works.A flash flood watch is set for this afternoon over much of metro Birmingham. U...

Flooding reported in Blount County

Jan 6, 2009 3:27 pm

Cars trapped in water as heavy rainfall hits Blount County.Heavy rainfall has flooded several Blount County roads this morning, according to the Blount County Emergency Management Agency. Meanwhile, ...

Inaugural ball details announced for Alabama

Jan 6, 2009 1:04 pm

WASHINGTON -- Alabama will be one of 11 states represented at the Southern Inaugural Ball on the night of Jan. 20 at the National Guard Armory in Washington D.C., according to an announcement this mor...

National report blasts Birmingham traffic safety, funding

Jan 6, 2009 12:11 pm

Birmingham area traffic safety, funding are expected to get the lowest grade from a national transportation group. Birmingham is expected to get an "F" for traffic safety and for transport...

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Police looking for woman accused of stealing from nursing home patients

Jan 6, 2009 7:59 pm

Madison PoliceJanice Frost Wells, 39, is accused of stealing a pain patch from a nursing home patient. MADISON, Ala. -- Investigators are looking for a woman who has been allegedly sneaking into nursi...

Parkway blocked southbound by wreck; standing water at Governors intersection

Jan 6, 2009 6:59 pm

HUNTSVILLE, AL. -- Police shut down one lane of South Memorial Parkway, southbound between the Bob Wallace and Governors Drive exits, to clear up a wreck at about 12:45 p.m. The turn lane heading nort...

Flash flood warning issued for New Hope, Owens Cross Roads areas

Jan 6, 2009 6:44 pm

A flash flood warning means that flash flooding is imminent or occurring, according to the NWS Web site.

EMA officials urge drivers to be cautious on water-covered roads

Jan 6, 2009 5:59 pm

"Turn around, don't drown," said Jim Pockrus of the Madison County EMA.

Rep. Parker Griffith named to House Transportation Committee

Jan 6, 2009 5:44 pm

He said the commitee assignment will help him influence other members to see that the 5th Congressional District's road needs are great, and are a security issue for Redstone Arsenal.

Report: Florida coach Charlie Strong says race affected opportunities

Jan 6, 2009 5:14 pm

MIAMI -- Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong believes race was a reason he hasn't been offered a head-coaching job during his 25 years in college football, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Stron...

Social Security begins taking online applications

Jan 6, 2009 4:59 pm

WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration, bracing for the coming eligibility of 80 million baby boomers, is introducing an online application that will allow people to apply for retirement ben...

Paint Rock River near Woodville to crest at 17 feet

Jan 6, 2009 4:29 pm

WOODVILLE - The National Weater Service's Huntsville office has predicted today's rain will result in the Paint Rock River near here rising from its current level of about 8 feet to about 17 feet by W...

Flash Flood Watch in affect today

Jan 6, 2009 11:44 am

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - The National Weather Service has placed the entire Tennessee Valley as well as several counties in southern middle Tennessee under a Flash Flood Watch through this evening. Rain has...

Huntsville's Tuesday weather forecast

Jan 6, 2009 11:29 am

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 100%. T...

News from the Mobile Press-Register

Mobile woman shot while sleeping in her bed

Jan 6, 2009 7:36 pm

MOBILE, Ala. -- A 28-year-old woman was shot while sleeping in her bed at her home on Flicker Drive early this morning, Mobile police said. The woman, whom police declined to identify, was shot twice...

Gov. Bob Riley appoints judge to Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties

Jan 6, 2009 7:26 pm

MOBILE, Ala. -- Gov. Bob Riley today appointed Jackson attorney Gaines C. McCorquodale to a circuit judge seat covering Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties. The First Judicial Circuit seat had be...

Pensacola-bound American Eagle flight makes emergency landing at Mobile Regional Airport

Jan 6, 2009 5:41 pm

Mobile, Ala. -- An American Eagle flight bound for Pensacola made an emergency landing today at Mobile Regional Airport, according to airport officials. Julie A. Bordes, marketing director for the M...

Creek Indians' Atmore casino opens today

Jan 6, 2009 12:49 pm

ATMORE - A day before Wind Creek Casino and Hotel was scheduled to open, workers scrambled to put the finishing touches on the towering resort, which represents the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' $240 ...

Nine line up for U.S. attorney post

Jan 6, 2009 12:49 pm

WASHINGTON - Nine lawyers from a variety of backgrounds ? including two who work at the same firm - are vying to become south Alabama's top federal prosecutor, according to rosters provided Monday b...

Tomorrow's forecast today for southwest Alabama

Jan 5, 2009 11:35 pm

Tuesday: Flash flood watch. Strong to severe storms with heavy rain possible. Highs low to mid-70s. Lows mid-40s to mid-50s. Rain chance 30-40 percent Tuesday, 70-80 percent Tuesday night. Wednesda...

Baldwin County school board to discuss budget cuts

Jan 5, 2009 11:29 pm

Baldwin County school board officials are looking to cut millions and will start with a meeting tonight to survey their options. The board has already discussed freezing locally funded step raises, ov...

Foley Elementary teachers move to new building

Jan 5, 2009 11:16 pm

Students at Foley Elementary School may notice Tuesday that some of their classroom decor is not in its normal place -- much of it was moved today to the new school being built next door. More than 2...

Loxley police: Woman cut boyfriend in neck

Jan 5, 2009 11:14 pm

A Mobile woman was being held in Baldwin County's jail tonight after allegedly cutting her ex-boyfriend in the neck and arm with a razor knife, Loxley police said. Carey Christina Alysse Carey, 21,...

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