BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Want to know the truth about Alabama?We took a deep dive into Alabama’s reputation outside of the state. Learn about the state’s turbulent history and find out just how sweet of a home it really is.

Is Alabama a vacation destination? by Michelle Logan

The truth about auto manufacturing in Alabama by Reshad Hudson

The truth about Alabama’s history by Art Franklin

The truth about marijuana in Alabama by Jack Royer

What does the rest of the South think about Alabama? by Robert Sherman

How do Alabamians feel about the state? by Cameron Edgeworth