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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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Free business classes returning to Anniston this fall

Local entrepreneurs will have the chance to sharpen their business skills this fall through the return of the GETUP Anniston program.

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Calera ice cream shop + bakery wins top grant from Main Street Alabama

Main Street Alabama awarded grants to five local businesses in the first-ever "Bright Ideas" pitch. Taking home the prize of $25,000 was Creations Galore and Moore, a Calera-based bakery and ice cream shop. Nedra Moore, owner of Creations Galore and Moore, said the funds will be used to convert its courtyard into a multi-use space with a greenhouse, add a trailer for mobile units, buy a flour mill, publish a baking curriculum, and enhance marketing and branding to create more experiential experiences. Congrats!

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MAIN STREET ALABAMA ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE BRIGHT IDEAS PITCH WINNER

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