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Alabama's downtowns enjoy a revival as Main Street program sparks transformation

Holiday shopping crowds are filling Alabama's downtowns once again - but in many communities, this year feels different. Storefronts are brighter.

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MAIN STREET ALABAMA ANNOUNCES 2026 NEW CITY APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

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What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Doris Crenshaw was 12 years old on Dec. 5, 1955, when she and her sister eagerly rushed door to door in their neighborhood, distributing flyers prepared by activists planning a boycott of city buses in Montgomery, Alabama.

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2 new murals are lighting up Montevallo-meet the artist + photos

Montevallo just got a fresh burst of color with two new murals brightening Main Street. The artist behind both is the wildly talented Emma Gilbert, who's adding her signature spark to the magical small town.

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Community leaders, business owners convene for Foley Main Street Idea Exchange

More than 60 community members, business owners and local leaders gathered recently for the Foley Main Street Bi-annual Idea Exchange, a forum designed to review downtown progress, discuss future initiatives and encourage direct dialogue between residents and city officials, according to a news release.

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