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Rotary, Interact clubs plant trees around Broad Street Plaza

The Alexander City Rotary Club and its Benjamin Russell High School counterpart, Interact Club, set out earlier this month to plant four trees downtown.

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Mom & Pops Make a Comeback

The past decade has seen the rise of retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. These one-stop shops provide anything a shopper could need, creating competition for local mom and pop shops across the country. But don't be fooled. Local small businesses are making a comeback.

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Mary Helmer Wirth is an Alabama Bright Light shining on Main Street

Mary Helmer Wirth knows all about falling in love with a place.

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Facade Grant helping storefronts along Main Street in Columbiana

The Columbiana Main Street Organization has been making strides in revitalizing one of the most recognizable Main Street districts in Shelby County this year in some creative ways.

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The 20 Best Things to Do in Scottsboro

Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County in Alabama that is named for its founder, Robert T. Scott.

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