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Huntsville's newest park is now open

Jan 5th, 2026

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City of Athens and Athens Main Street offering grants for downtown business improvements

Jan 3rd, 2026

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Main Street Alabama Outlines Expectations for New City Applicants

Jan 2nd, 2026

During its upcoming New City Application Workshops taking place in Birmingham, Enterprise and Athens this month, Main Street Alabama will provide an...

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Brooke Bell named executive director of South Huntsville Main Business Association

Jan 2nd, 2026

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Kristy Biddle Named Civic Person of the Year by the Leeds Chamber

Jan 1st, 2026

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Kelsey Sullivan, Opelika Main Street, Named a Mover & Shaker

Dec 31st, 2025

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How throwing rubber chickens off a roof became a Christmas tradition in one Alabama city

Dec 27th, 2025

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

Dec 23rd, 2025

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MAIN STREET ALABAMA ANNOUNCES 2026 NEW CITY APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

Dec 19th, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mary Helmer Wirth, President & State Coordinator(205)...

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Since 2014, more than $1.3 billion has been invested in designated districts, supporting the businesses, properties, public spaces, and community improvements that make commercial districts economically viable and vibrant places to live and work.

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