Martini's Bar/Sgt. Kyle Palmer Update

Martini's Bar and Lounge on Hatch Boulevard in Sheffield is a rockin' kinda place. The problem seems to be when customers leave Martini's and venture into other neighborhoods. The lounge, located directly across from the service entrance to Shoals Kia, was once home to Down the Hatch and Club High-Class. The latter was called a teen club, but once had its own shooting to boast:

Club High-Class

It seems Martini's has recently been the scene of two fights that spilled over into other towns. While not reported in local news outlets, one of these altercations culminated in a shooting at a Muscle Shoals mini-mart. We'll assume no serious injuries resulted. Last week's shooting on West Mobile Street also sprang from a fight that originated at Martini's. 

Four Shot in Florence

Perhaps it's time for the city of Sheffield to take another look at Martini's license? 

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