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Why 2021 Is Wetumpka's Year to Shine

The classic Alabama small town will soon get its time in the national spotlight-and a boost in tourism-thanks to a transformation by HGTV's Home Town Takeover. Here's what to see and do during a visit.

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A Year Of COVID-19: Spirits of local dining establishments are rising with the tide

The spirit of entrepreneurism is alive and well in the Dothan area as seen by several local favorite dining establishments staying above water a year after COVID-19 first reared its head in Alabama.

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Tuggle's plans and vision live on.

Dr. Larry Tuggle always had a plan. Those plans included rebuilding a downtown building from its ashes. Those plans included helping build downtown Alexander City pride. Those plans included installing hazard buoys on Lake Martin. And those plans included keeping a group of five on schedule for a month-long motorcycle trip to Alaska and back.

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Students design Decatur with the iHeartDecatur Art Contest

Decatur is celebrating its bicentennial birthday and National Youth Art Month all at the same time! The Designing Decatur Activity Booklet is a coloring book published by the City of Decatur's Historic Preservation Commission. The book highlights 20 of the City's unique architectural icons.

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Downtown Alexander City will survive

Downtown Alexander City has seen its ups and downs but its spirit has always kept it going.

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