And though most Alabama economies grew, the state actually fared worse than the nation overall. Roughly 75% of all U.S. counties saw an increase in GDP, compared to just 70% in Alabama.

Seventeen Alabama counties remain under a state of ... The AEMA said that as of 5 a.m., these counties had declared all county roads impassable: Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Elmore ...