What’s open, closed in Huntsville during shutdown
With employees being furloughed and offices shutting down, AL.com takes a look at what’s affected at Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center. – AL.com
Montgomery hospital warns of possible closure
Representatives of Jackson Healthcare and Jackson Investment Group, which have provided a loan to Jackson Hospital & Clinic in Montgomery, told the Montgomery City Council the hospital might close in 30 days. The hospital has $2 million in the bank, which will run out in 30 days, the groups said. – WSFA 12
Allegiant launching new Gulf Shores flights
Allegiant Airlines is launching flights to two new destinations from Gulf Shores International Airport. The airline began flights to Appleton, Wisconsin, on Oct. 2 and will start flying to Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 3. – News 5
Opelika group buys Homewood hotel
Opelika-based PDH Hotels has acquired the Aloft Birmingham Soho Square in Homewood. The sale of the 111-key hotel was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. – Hotels
Ohio BBQ chain coming to Alabama
City Barbeque, an Ohio-based barbecue chain with more than 70 locations in 10 states, is opening its first location in Alabama. The BBQ restaurant will be in Huntsville on Memorial Parkway in a property that’s under construction. – Hville Blast
