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July 9, 2025

Alabama Business Today

Alabama Life And Culture

An Alabama rustic barbecue gem that’s worth the drive

Ten years after RD’s Smokehouse Barbecue original Harvest location, they opened a second restaurant in Madison.

By Matt Wake | mwake@al.com

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News

Aldi opening 36 new stores in 12 states: Here are the new locations

Shopper-favorite Aldi is continuing its march towards opening 225 new store locations this year.

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

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Huntsville Real Time News

Fast-growing Huntsville poised to stretch across 4 counties

City Council voting Thursday on annexation of more than 1,000 acres in Morgan, Marshall counties.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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Alabama Life And Culture

Popular Huntsville restaurant is closing: ‘Priced us out of the market’

Hound & Harvest’s tasty/healthy fare and pet-friendly al fresco experience drew a bustling business.

By Matt Wake | mwake@al.com

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News

A popular comfort food cafe is opening another Birmingham-area location

Ashley McMakin and her husband, Andy McMakin, opened the first location in Hoover’s Bluff Park neighborhood in 2007.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Alabama Life And Culture

30 essential Huntsville restaurants, from barbecue to upscale

From local classics to buzzy newcomers, here's your guide to must-do HSV eats.

By Matt Wake | mwake@al.com

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