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Central Alabama is the region in the state of Alabama that stretches approximately 170 miles from the western border with Mississippi to eastern border with Georgia and 136 miles from the northern border of Cullman County to the Alabama River in southern Autauga County.

The main foothills of the Appalachians such as ridges as Red Mountain, Sand Mountain, Beaver Creek Mountain, Shades Mountain, and Coldwater Mountain are co-located in this region primarily around Greater Birmingham, Gadsden, and Anniston. The easternmost portions of Central Alabama around Anniston is the most ridged and elevated of the region. Coldwater Mountain and Mount Cheaha makes up the highest of the mountain ridges that are located in the eastern portion of the region. The Coosa River divides the easternmost portion of the region from the central portion with the Birmingham area. The westernmost portion of Central Alabama is relatively a flat region with very fertile black soil, i.e. "The Black Belt". The Black Warrior River and its tributaries contribute to the very fertile land of the area, and also serve as a demarcation line between the western and the central portions of the region. The central portion of Central Alabama is mainly the region that varies from rugged to the east to flat to the west.

 

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What you're saying: We agree, it's time for Birmingham to get a handle on panhandling

Jul 30, 2010 5:05 pm

Join the conversation, add a comment View full sizeBirmingham officials are looking for ways to reduce streetside panhandling. (Birmingham News fi...

 

Repaving planned on I-65 in southern Shelby County

Jul 30, 2010 2:00 pm

Stretching from Alabaster to Chilton County line The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to repave I-65 from Exit 238 in Alabaster to the Chi...

 

Jefferson commissioner Bowman's staff paid most

Jul 30, 2010 1:30 pm

Jefferson County Commissioner George Bowman's staff is the highest paid among the commission offices. Jefferson County Commissioner George...

 

Alabama news links: Gadsden teen held on $2.5 million bond in robbery; ADEM fines Anniston Defense Munitions Center $100,000

Jul 30, 2010 1:01 pm

Chilton County Commission holds hearing on sale tax increase; Cullman officials updating plan to dam Duck River Links to news from and about Alabama:...

 

Begging in downtown Birmingham might get tougher

Jul 30, 2010 12:30 pm

Officials aim at curbing panhandlers. Some Birmingham agencies and officials are launching a new push to rid downtown streets of aggressive panhandle...

 

Metro Birmingham forecast: Nothing but hot

Jul 30, 2010 11:30 am

Region under heat advisory View full sizeAfter a couple of less hot days, Mother Nature is turning the heat back on high for metro Birmingham and cen...

 

Mother fears teenage son is in 'cult' home in Gardendale

Jul 30, 2010 11:30 am

Judge denied motion for emergency custody A mother is seeking custody of her teenage son, who is believed to reside in a Gardendale home where a baby...

 

Artist Moore responds to University of Alabama in trademark dispute

Jul 30, 2010 5:30 am

Daniel Moore claims his use of recognizable Crimson Tide colors and uniforms does not infringe on the trademark. Daniel Moore has done sports paint...

 

Grant helps Birmingham City Schools teachers prepare students in advanced courses

Jul 30, 2010 5:24 am

Nearly 200 middle and high school teachers took part in four-day training program About 200 teachers in Birmingham middle and high schools completed ...

 
 

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