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Leeds announces 9th Street expansion project

September 27th, 2024

In an effort to blend “the old with the new, capturing the charm of historic Leeds,” a local business has begun a construction project at the site of a landmark building in downtown.

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Economy Commissary Kitchen Planned for Woodlawn to Boost New Food Businesses, Community

September 25th, 2024

We could all use a boost! Thankfully, Zebbie Carney, owner of Eugene’s Hot Chicken, is proactively taking steps to do just that for the Woodlawn community. The plan is to open a commissary kitchen in Woodlawn to help fill a need for the area's growing number of food trucks and culinary entrepreneurs.

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New trail in Montgomery places emphasis on engaging senses for people with sight impairment

September 24th, 2024

Kudos to all those involved in making this dream a reality in Montgomery, our newest Main Street Alabama community. Part of the Riverfront Greenway Trail, this new segment (which engages sight-impaired youth by incorporating bright flowers, ropes to aid walking and interactive musical instruments) will be known as the Montgomery Lions Club Children’s Sensory Trail. You’ll find all the details here:

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Amber's Alabama: The Princess Theatre shines bright in the River City

September 21st, 2024

What an incredible journey the Princess Theatre in downtown Decatur has experienced since its beginnings as a livery stable in 1877! Thanks to locals, its legacy lives on, and you can hear all about it on WAAY 31.

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Meet the BBJ's Power 60 most influential leaders for 2024

September 20th, 2024

Congrats to REV Birmingham's David Fleming and Urban Impact's Ivan Holloway for making the list!

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