TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – Guns and Ammo remains open after the Tuscaloosa City Council voted down a business license revocation 4-2.

“It’s a very rare thing for the city of Tuscaloosa to do,” Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said. “I think less than 10 times in my entire career has this process been exercised.”

Prior to the hearing, Mayor Maddox provided the details for how the evening would go. The city’s attorney, Scott Homles, had 30 minutes to make their arguments, share evidence, and call witnesses. Guns and Ammo’s Owner, Josh Wakefield, and his legal representation were given the same guidelines.

“This is not a judicial hearing,” Maddox explained.

Yet, the council chambers felt like a courtroom. There were opening arguments, witness testimony, and evidence presented to the council, w

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