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Huntsville city council approves annexation of almost 700 acres near Gurley

One of the largest annexations Huntsville has seen this year is now approved.

On Thursday night, the Huntsville City Council approved the annexation of 686 acres of the Stevens Property, which is right off Highway 72 near Gurley.

The city says the plan is to solely bring industrial and commercial businesses to that area.

Reference: www.waff.com

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Locally Loved Historic Maysville Area Mary's Pit BBQ Lost to Fire

'The building is a total loss': Family-owned BBQ restaurant in Maysville destroyed by fire

A restaurant in Maysville suffered a devastating fire early Friday morning.

The owners of Mary's Pit BBQ say the building, which was built back in 1958, is a total loss.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

The owners took to Facebook to share the news. You can find

Reference: www.waaytv.com

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Gurley and Brownsboro are Great Family Oriented Areas to Live in or Near Huntsville

Gurley and Brownsboro are Great Family Oriented Places to Live in or Near Huntsville

The median home value in Gurley, AL is $545,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $241,000. The national median home value is $308,980. The average price of homes sold in Gurley, AL is $545,000. Approximately 57% of Gurley homes are owned, compared to 30% rented, while 13% are vacant. Gurley real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Gurley real estate agent to arrange a tour today!

Brownsboro is located in Alabama. Brownsboro, Alabama has a population of 3,684. Brownsboro is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28%. The median household income in Brownsboro, Alabama is $98,391. The median household income for the surrounding county is $68,172 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Brownsboro is 43.3 years.

Reference: Valley MLS

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