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Economic boom relentless in south Huntsville

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across much of the U.S. economy, in Huntsville, business is booming. Economic expansion is the story in neighborhoods scattered across the city. Growth is also the focus in the city's south side. "We have had a number of areas, particularly along South Parkway, where there's been some blight," said District 3 Councilwoman Jennie Robinson. "There have been vacant storefronts. There's been one vacant shopping center that's now been demolished and is going to be redeveloped. We've seen really a nice fresh look for an area that was beginning to decay."

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Athens trio purchases historic downtown building

An old billiards hall could see new life after being purchased by three Athens grads with a passion to enhance the downtown district, according to an official release. The storefront in downtown Athens sold after being on the market for only one day before Danny Whitfield, David Gregory and Stephen Ryberg purchased the vacant, historic 8 Balls Billiards at 100 W. Market St.

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What's next for Wetumpka after HGTV show?

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Production has largely wrapped up on HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' show in Wetumpka. The show's hosts, Erin and Ben Napier, are gone, but not hopes of what's coming once the show airs. Wetumpka has its casino but Jenny Stubbs will tell you the city hit its own version of a jackpot last summer. "So there's no amount of money I can conceive of that would pay for that type of marketing for downtown Wetumpka," said Stubbs, who is the director for Main Street Wetumpka.

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HGTV's 'Home Town Takeover' wraps up Wetumpka filming

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - HGTV's new show "Home Town Takeover" has wrapped up production and filming has ended in downtown Wetumpka. While there are a few production crew members still in town, the majority, including the show's stars Ben and Erin Napier, have returned to their own hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.

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25 roadside attractions to see this year

Itching to get out of the house? Alabama is filled with fun things you can see for free without leaving your car. Here is a list of 25 roadside attractions to help you plan your next family road trip.

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