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WATCH: Pate, McKinstry Discuss McFarland Mall Demolition
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate and Councilor Sonya McKinstry spoke to local media ahead of demolition beginning on the McFarland Mall.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Demolition began Tuesday on a longtime fixture of Tuscaloosa's retail economy as the McFarland Mall's property owner, Stan Pate, moves forward with a feasibility study for a proposed sportsplex and tournament facility at the site.
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The derelict structure to the west of Dollar Tree was demolished Tuesday, while the east side of the overall structure, featuring the once-iconic Goody's sign, was left standing for now.
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Pate and District 7 Councilor Sandra McKinstry both spoke to Patch and other local media ahead of the demolition to discuss their vision for the future of the controversial property. Watch their full interviews here:
STAN PATE
SONYA MCKINSTRY
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