HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A Madison County judge heard arguments from the owners of 708 Bar and Grill and attorneys for the city of Huntsville to rule whether the bar should reopen.

However, Judge Ruth Ann Hall did not rule on the motion.

The city shut the bar down in September after what they say were repeated instances of gun-related violence, drug activity, traffic disruption, and violations of alcohol and zoning laws.

Attorneys for the city of Huntsville filed their formal response on Monday to oppose any efforts to reopen 708.

“The city didn’t want us to get up and talk about it. I thought that’s what it’s supposed to be, us talking about it,” said 708 owner Malcolm Gopher.

Gopher said that bolting the doors to his business has been unnecessary. He contends that city officials ha

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