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Amelia Boynton’s Home in Selma, Alabama
The historic bungalow located on Lapsley Street was built in 1916 was initially owned by Booker T. Washington. Later owned by the Amelia and Samuel Boynton, the home played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement. The home served as a hub for civil rights leaders during the Selma voting rights campaign. Civil rights illuminaries, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, Diane Nash, C.T. Vivian, and Bernard Lafayette, gathered here. The first draft of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was written here.
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JCCG Announces Grand Opening of Creekside Cottages
Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a general contractor specializing in build-to-rent communities, announces the grand opening of Creekside Cottages, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. CST. Now leasing and managed by Capstone Communities, Creekside Cottages gives residents a new option in the Auburn-Opelika area,...
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Ashley Keith Design celebrates downtown Greenville opening
Ashley Keith Design celebrated its soft opening and ribbon cutting Oct. 6 at 126 W. Commerce Street in downtown Greenville. The new business, owned by Ashley Keith, combines interior design, floral arrangements, event styling and boutique retail with The Laurel, a private event venue. “Opening Ashley Keith Design is the...
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New $3.3M building permit issued for The Mark at Auburn
During the week ending October 9, 2026, 14 new building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits include projects in Auburn, Decatur, Tallapoosa County and the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa metro areas. The most expensive permit of the week is for The Mark, an...
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Historic Montgomery hotel gets $800,000 from National Park Service for repairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The National Park Service has given the city of Montgomery $800,000 to go toward the ongoing preservation of the historic Ben Moore Hotel, the city announced Monday morning. The American Civil Rights landmark has been undergoing preservation efforts since late 2025, when the nonprofit Conservation Fund...
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$2M project at Avondale Commercial Park among new high-dollar building permits
During the week ending October 9, 2026, 14 new building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits include projects in Auburn, Decatur, Tallapoosa County and the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa metro areas. One of the most expensive permits in the Birmingham metro is for...
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This Overlooked Alabama Town Where Retirees Are Quietly Moving In To Stretch Their Savings
If you’ve been searching for a place where your retirement savings actually last, someone in Sylacauga, Alabama is probably already living the life you’re imagining. This central Alabama town has been quietly doing everything right for a long time, and the retirees who’ve discovered it aren’t exactly rushing to spread the word.
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Shake Shack on 280 among new $1M+ building permits
Eleven new building permits issued this past week in the Birmingham metro for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These included projects in Alabaster, Hoover, Homewood and Mountain Brook among other areas. One of these permits was for the construction of a new shake Shack restaurant on the 280 Corridor. The...
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Locals Are Quietly Buying Homes Under $100,000 In This Overlooked Alabama Town
There’s a small town in northwest Alabama where the housing market hasn’t lost its mind yet, and people are starting to notice. Haleyville, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve been paying so much to live somewhere else. Let’s be honest about...
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McShane, Continental Break Ground on 252-Unit Alabama Development
OPELIKA, ALA. — McShane Construction Co. and developer Continental Properties have broken ground on Springs at Opelika, a 252-unit garden-style community in Opelika, about 27 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia. The project is positioned on a 13.5-acre site at 3305 Gateway Springs Drive and will comprise seven three-story apartment buildings offering studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool with covered patio seating, grills, a fire pit, an indoor-outdoor fitness center, a pet park and car-care center. Excel Engineering Inc. is the architect, and BSI is the civil engineer. Completion is slated for January 2028.
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Why Seniors Are Flocking to This Affordable Alabama Retirement Haven
The kayak is not supposed to spend retirement in the garage. Neither are the walking shoes. Yet that is what happens in plenty of places once winter arrives and everyday costs start eating into the budget. This Alabama retirement community offers a different setup. Mild weather keeps outdoor plans alive...
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Watch: Dallas Academy sells to Selma artists
Dallas Academy in downtown Selma has sold to Tres and Helene Taylor, artists in Selma who want to turn the historic building into a haven for artists. The art team also is working with the city of Selma to house artists at closed Byrd School . Todd and Cindy talk...