ACE develops a path to improve walkability in towns
Jasper is among the Alabama cities that have worked to enhance their walkability. Until the 20th century, most city residents had to walk to take care of regular activities, such as shopping, attending church or going to work or school. So, natu …
Thomasville, AL A Regional Model for Rural Success
Located 100 miles from the nearest urban center in one of Alabama’s poorest regions, Thomasville is shifting the narrative for a multi-county area within the Black Belt through collaboration, forward-thinking and steadfastly refusing to accept the status quo.
Heflin Announces Transformation of Former High School into a State of the Art Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Heflin, AL – Heflin Main Street in conjunction with the City of Heflin Industrial and Economic Development Board is excited to announce the purchase of the former Cleburne County High School by Lathan & Coleman, LLC (L&C). L&C will begin re …
Developing Workers by Working Together
Recent ACE Reunion focused on the need for collaboration to produce more skilled labor By Cary Estes The American Village in Montevallo was an appropriate setting for July’s fourth annual Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) Reunion. Community leade …