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Alabama
A state located in the south of United States. It ranks 30th in terms of total land area and 23rd in terms of population. It was one of the states which supported slavery before the American Civil War.
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What is Alabama's oldest newspaper?
The Mobile Register is Alabama's oldest newspaper, dating to 1813. In modern times, the newspaper has aggressively reported on environmental issues, twice winning the Meeman Award and the Bacardi Award for the nation's top environmental reporting. The paper won the 1999 ASNE Editorial Writing Award and was a Pulitzer finalist in editorial writing.
info from http://newhouse.live.advance.net/newspapers.html
What is the meaning of current events?
Current events refer to the important occurrences and developments happening in the world at a specific point in time. These events are usually newsworthy and have a significant impact on society, politics, economics, or culture.
What was the birth weight of the heaviest baby in history?
The heaviest baby ever recorded at birth weighed 22 pounds and 8 ounces. This baby was born to a woman in Italy in 1955.
How did Alabama get its state name?
It is derived from the Alabama Indians of the area that became Alabama.
Who founded the University of Alabama?
In 1818, the federal government authorized Alabama Territory to set aside a township for the establishment of a "seminary of learning." Alabama was admitted to the Union on March 2, 1819, and a second township added to the grant. On December 18, 1820, the seminary was established officially and named "The University of the State of Alaba
Where is the Birmingham Historical Society in Birmingham Alabama located?
The address of the Alabama Folk Art Museum is: 1731 1St Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
What is the state bird of Alabama?
The state bird of Alabama is the Yellowhammer, adopted in 1927
It is the Yellowhammer.
Northern Flicker, a medium-sized member of the woodpecker family
What is the capital of Birmingham Alabama?
Montgomery is the capital city in Alabama. Based on population the largest cities in Alabama are #1 Birmingham, and #2 Montgomery. The population of those cities per the 2010 census was Birmingham - 212,237, Montgomery - 205,764.
What was Alabama Birmingham like in 1963?
In Birmingham, Alabama, 1963 the Civil Rights Movement was made, making it fair for colored people to have the same opportunities as whites.<3
How long does it take to birmingham from huntsville Alabama?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Birmingham, AL
and: Jacksonville, FL
Driving miles: 460
Driving time: 7 hrs 45 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
How long does it take mail to come from Montgomery Alabama to Dothan Alabama?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
How do you get a divorce by publication in Huntsville Alabama?
Is it possible to divorce by publication in Alabama when: 1) attorneys and a petition for divorce have already taken place? 2) separation of real and personal property are involved?
What is the union carpenter wage in Alabama?
Many unionized carpenters in Alabama make an amount close to $42,000. The amount will vary depending upon their experience and where they work at.
What is a linebacker in football?
A defensive player who lines up behind the defensive linemen and in front of the defensive backfield. The linebackers are a team's second line of defense.
What is the history of Alabama and Florida football series?
Alabama makes its seventh appearance in the SEC Championship in 2009 against Florida (tenth appearance) in what will be the 36th meeting between the two schools. Florida leads the SEC championship series between the two teams 4-2. Alabama leads the all time series: 21-14
What coach had the shortest tenure at Alabama?
The legendary coach was Paul "Bear" Bryant, who coached there from 1958 to 1982 and won 6 NCAA national championships.
After Bryant, there were 6 other coaches (including former NFL stars Ray Perkins and Gene Stallings) before the 2007 hiring of Nick Saban, who had left LSU in early 2005 and spent two seasons with the NFL Miami Dolphins.
Nick Saban.
Who wore jersey number 9 for Alabama football?
That would be the one and only Tyrone Prothro. He's from Heflin, AL. He won the ESPY award in 05' for his famous catch. but later broke his leg in the 05' bama Florida blowout game.
What is the address for Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama?
Talladega Superspeedway is a 2.66-mile oval located in Alabama, roughly ninty miles west of Atlanta, GA. It is banked 33 degrees and has a curved frontstretch; this trioval is banked 18 degrees.
When does the whitetail deer rut in Alabama?
They do not punch a time-clock. Usually, by the 1st of November rut activity is being seen. Bucks will be chasing does, but the does will not quite be receptive. All the way through the middle of November you will see rut activity. When the first rut ends, you usually will not know, because the does that did not conceive during the initial go-around will go into estrus again. In every area and county it will begin at different times. Year-to-year, it changes by a week or two. November is a very special month if you hunt whitetail deer.
When does rifle deer season open in Alabama?
Deer hunting season ends on January 31, 2009 in Alabama.
For other season dates check the website:
http://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/
What is the state flag name of Alabama?
It is a crimson cross of St. Andrew on a field of white, which is what it is called. There isn't a more official name that I can find.
What does Mardi Gras celebrate for?
It falls on Shrove Tuesday. The day before Lent starts (Ash Wednesday).
The idea was to eat, drink and make merry, before Lent, when one went into denial of some part of life as a reflection of Jesus Christ's 40 days in the Wilderness and temptation by the devil.
