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Alabama banking titan Wallace Malone Jr., SouthTrust founder, dies at 90
He grew a family bank in Dothan into a Fortune 500 titan. Wallace Malone, Jr., founder of what became SouthTrust Bank, died October 25 at age 90. Services for Malone will be held on the day after the mid-term election, Wednesday, Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church of Dothan. Visitation starts are 10 a.m. and a memorial service at noon.
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Anvil Expansion to Add 15 Jobs in Ozark
OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — Anvil Industrial Group plans to add 15 jobs as it builds a structural steel fabrication facility on nine acres next to its current Ozark location, according to the Ozark-Dale Economic Development Corporation. Construction is expected to finish by early 2027. The expansion will help the...
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Lockheed Martin Finalized Contract with U.S. Air force
Lockheed Martin finalized a $694 million contract with U.S. Air Force to begin production on the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon. (ARRW) They also broke ground on building P-20 in Troy, Alabama. This will add 47,000 feet and expand the current facilities production space and expand workforce over the next four...
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‘It is going to be a life changer’: Dothan woman to get first home through Habitat
Rising prices keep homeownership out of reach for many families across Dothan.
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‘You’ve Got to Have a Passion for It’: King Thomas’ Story
For King Thomas, farming is more than a job. It is a way of life he learned from his father nearly 40 years ago. Thomas, 53, grew up around agriculture in the Wiregrass, watching his father work and learning the value of a long day in the field. Today, he continues that tradition in the Kinsey, Alabama, area, where he is also a member of the Kinsey Town Council.
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‘It is going to be a life changer’: Dothan woman to get first home through Habitat
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Bertha Ward, a first-time homeowner, is getting a home through Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity after years of waiting. The empty lot marks the start of that process. “I’m excited. I’m super excited. Just been waiting for a while and, yeah, grateful,” Ward said.
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Dothan in talks to host new fertilizer research hub
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A scientist who helps shape America’s fertilizer supply says a global crisis can lead to a bigger grocery bill, and he says conversations happening in Dothan could help address that problem. Dr. Zach Stewart is vice president of research and chief scientist at the International...
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This Small Georgia Town Lets You Live Like Royalty On Nothing But Social Security Income
Nobody told you that living like royalty was an option on a fixed income, but Bainbridge, Georgia apparently didn’t get that memo. This small town in southwest Georgia has quietly been offering an exceptional quality of life at prices that make your retirement budget look generous instead of tight.
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Growing Together: A Profile of John Mitchell Jr.
For John Mitchell Jr., the automotive business has always been about people. His parents, sisters and brothers-in-law all have roles at Mitchell Automotive Group in Enterprise, Ala. He also maintains a strong focus on taking care of both customers and employees, just like Mitchell’s father set out to do when he founded the company.