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Across rural Alabama, downtowns are making an energetic comeback

Cities in rural Alabama are seeing a rebirth in their downtowns, with a blitz of new business openings, property renovations and multimillion-dollar investments.

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Open-air market headed to Anniston

An open-air market is headed to Anniston. The city will use money from the $7.5 million in municipal bonds they were recently approved for use toward capital projects. The market will replace the former Anniston Auto Parts building downtown on West 11th Street.

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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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