Micky Summerlin Annis has run one of the most unique businesses in Selma for almost a year now.

Southern Hub, an Internet coffee house, was quirky enough for everyone when it was located in a duplex on Alabama Avenue.

Now, however, the business has achieved new heights and promises to satisfy even more with its move to Water Avenue.

Formerly a “mere” Internet coffee house, the new location allowed Annis, a long-time Selma resident, to branch out. Before, the store offered good coffee, companionship and computer know-how.

In addition the new location offers an art gallery, a UPS service center, packing supplies, a web design business, online art sales, an e-Bay business, gaming and souvenirs of Selma. Where you could once get a good cup of Hawaiian Kona blend coffee, you can now get a whole lot more.

It may expand even more in the future, Annis said.

Annis hopes to grow enough to expand the shop’s art gallery, which already features exhibits from several local artists, and eventually hold “open house” nights.

Like everything Annis does, there’s always a twist. With the open house idea, Annis has decided to take the concept of an open mike night and stretch it to include open computer classes, book readings and signings and maybe even workshops from local artists.

“We have a great vision for artists in Selma,” Annis said.

The artistry and talent of many Selma residents is partially what inspired Annis to expand.

“We were inspired to open it because of the people we came in contact with,” Annis said.

The shop is currently open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Friday. Currently, the store isn’t open on weekends, but that could change in the future.

Annis plans to hold an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony later. Details will be announced as the store finalizes plans.

Annis said she hopes the store reaches a point where everybody will want to come in.

“We love the town and we want (Southern Hub) to be a comfortable place,” she said.

“We want to promote Selma and the South.”