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OCTOBER 12–18: Lincoln Lumber & Ace Hardware • REAMCO’s Harpersville investment • Blue i Bistro • Weekend Events & Live Music Updating Thursday
Business Spotlight of the Week
Lincoln Lumber & Ace Hardware
October 12–18, 2026 • Lincoln
Lincoln Lumber & Ace Hardware
A hometown hardware store with a major lumber yard, contractor services, outdoor equipment and local expertise — serving neighbors and builders across East Alabama.
Read Business SpotlightEast Alabama Feature Story
REAMCO Harpersville
Harpersville • Manufacturing & Jobs
REAMCO Announces $13.8 Million Harpersville Investment and 72 Jobs
A new manufacturing investment is bringing equipment upgrades, growth opportunities and a projected 72 jobs to the East Alabama region.
Read Feature StoryWhere Locals Are Eating
Lincoln
Blue i Bistro: A Fresh Start in Downtown Lincoln
After a fire closed their original restaurant, owners Tracy and Loren Peters returned with scratch-made favorites and a welcoming downtown dining room.
Read Restaurant FeatureWeekend Events & Live Music
October 16–18, 2026 • Updating Thursday
The New Weekend Guide Is Being Built
Fresh events, live music and local happenings will be published Thursday. The October 9–11 guide has moved to the archives.
Check Back ThursdayFeatured Local Businesses
Lincoln Lumber & Ace Hardware
Lincoln Lumber & Ace Hardware
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