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Main Street El Dorado has received a Downtown Revitalization grant from the state Main Street program, Gov. Mike Beebe announced Wednesday.

A total of $324,500 in grants was awarded for projects through Main Street Arkansas’ Downtown Revitalization and “Slipcover” Removal Grant program.

MSE received a $19,993 DTR grant that will be used for draperies and curtains for live performances at the Rialto Theater.

The Rialto closed last fall after having been rented by Stars Cinema to show movies. Since then, Rialto owner Richard Mason has discussed alternative use...