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Local Leeds Main Street business wins Ignitor Award

Exciting things are happening in Leeds! Leeds Main Street recently presented local business Maq's on Main Barbershop with a $5,000 grant check, available through Main Street Alabama's AL Spark initiative, which aims to empower small businesses in Main Street communities across the state.

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Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Alabama

Part of the country's incredible Civil Rights Trail, downtown Montgomery is no stranger to art representing history in its iconic spaces, and a living legend was recently honored for his role in the movement. Fred Gray, once described by Martin Luther King, Jr., as "the general counsel" of the protest movement was recently honored with a statue.

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9 Alabama bars + restaurants with patios for your next night out

Happy Small Business Week! Main Street Alabama has enjoyed working on a downtown plan with the designated community of Florence. We recently spied one of its small businesses on this Bama Buzz list!

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Hawt Mess receives Main Street 'Ignitor' grant

Congrats to this local Atmore business for being one of the four remaining AL Spark grant recipients! Because of its "bright idea," the business will be awarded $5,000 to make an economic impact on the community's small business landscape.

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Love for Local Businesses in Downtown Alexander City

Main Street Alex City is always pushing out fun events and specials happening in its small business community! Check out all the specialty shops featured on its website and scoot over to its Facebook page for the latest and greatest stops for deals and community socials.

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