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Grant money to help historic downtown Anniston buildings be restored

"Downtown is the heartbeat of your community," said Jackson Hodges, the public relations director for the city. "It's the lifeblood, and I tell you, ours has been beating a lot harder and a lot stronger over the last five years.

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South Huntsville's Ditto Landing gets a riverside makeover

Sure, you've heard of a house makeover-but how about a river landing makeover?! Huntsville's Ditto Landing is getting new docks, upgrades and entertainment spaces-set to reopen next year. Big boost for South Huntsville!

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Gadsden will use $3 million grant to help build downtown greenway

The city of Gadsden will use a nearly $3 million grant to help build a multi-use urban greenway.

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Decatur's new music mural, the artists, its purpose + why it matters

It's hard to quantify the amount of artistic talent now emblazoned on a wall in downtown Decatur, from the music artists depicted to the visual artist who created the mural. The artwork shows the late, River City-born music producer Johnny Sandlin in bold color, flanked by nine of the many artists he worked with throughout his career.

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New Coca-Cola mural in Wetumpka honors company and history

A new mural in downtown Wetumpka honors Coca-Cola and brings back a cherished piece of the city's history.

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