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Beloved Country Restaurant in Northport Temporarily Closes Due to Staffing Shortage
Mae's Southern Cafe Soul Food n BBQ, located on Highway 43 in Northport, temporarily shut down operations while the restaurant works out several issues.
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Chatter surrounding the closure from supporting patrons took place in a Northport Facebook group Thursday morning.
Representatives from Mae's confirmed to the Tuscaloosa Thread that the closure stemmed from "short staffing and a few issues dealing with the restaurant."
Representatives said the restaurant plans to reopen in mid-October and plans to have a new menu and expanded hours.
Stay connected with the Tuscaloosa Thread for updates on the reopening, as well as other restaurant and retail development happening in West Alabama.
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