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Thursday, May 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAX Credit Union Appoints Vice President of Wealth Management
MONTGOMERY, AL (May 29, 2025) - MAX Credit Union, a leading local financial institution serving
East and Central Alabama, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan Halloran to Vice President
of Wealth Management.
Jordan began his career with MAX in 2014. During his tenure, he has held several positions in ...read more
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
ALABAMA GOVERNOR KAY IVEY ISSUES COMMENDATION RECOGNIZING
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANFUACTURING ALABAMA’S 20 YEAR PRODUCTION ANNIVERSARYHMMA’s Grand Opening was May 20, 2005Montgomery plant is the current home of the Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Tucson, Santa Cruz, and the Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70Gov. Ivey commended HMMA for its job creation, economic impact, and reputation for ...read more
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Montgomery, Ala.– Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) has launched a district-wide parent survey as part of Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd’s Vision, Viability, and Voice 100-Day Plan, an initiative focused on listening, learning, and leading with transparency and trust.
Dr. Byrd, who began his tenure as superintendent on May 1, 2025, is committed to hearing directly from parents and guardians to ...read more
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Monday, May 19, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The National Urban League announced that City of Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed is the recipient of the 2025 D3 Leadership in Diversity Award.
The award was presented to Mayor Reed during the Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty (D3) Leadership Breakfast at the organization’s Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Reed was recognized with the award ...read more
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
MONTGOMERY, AL - Today, the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced the opening of Hero, a new restaurant, in downtown Montgomery. EJI has invested in building a space close to the Legacy Museum and Legacy Plaza to create more eatery options for people in downtown Montgomery. EJI is thrilled to welcome Pihakis Restaurant Group who will bring their popular Birmingham restaurant Hero and in a ...read more
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Monday, May 05, 2025
A slow economy doesn’t signal defeat — it demands precision. When customers become more selective with their spending, small businesses are forced to stretch their value proposition and rethink every touchpoint, especially online. A company’s website, often underestimated, holds untapped potential not just to preserve sales, but to deepen trust and loyalty. Treating it as a living, adaptive tool ...read more
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Every town has its own heartbeat formed by its people, businesses, and turning points. In Montgomery, that heartbeat echoes through the voices of its civil rights leaders, the roots of its entrepreneurial history, and the steady resilience of its small business community. But how much of that legacy is being actively preserved? And who’s telling those stories before time and memory start to ...read more
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
MONTGOMERY, AL — The City of Montgomery's Department of Economic and Community Development was recently announced as the recipient of Auburn University at Montgomery's (AUM) Community Partner Award.
The award recognizes the department’s sustained collaboration and impact through the Shady Street Park Project.
Senior Development Manager Lois Cortell accepted the award, with remarks ...read more
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Montgomery, AL (April 23, 2025) – Women from Four Star Freightliner’s Alabama, Georgia, and Florida locations gathered on April 17–18 for the company’s 4th annual Women’s Retreat, held at the scenic Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia.
With women representing nearly 20% of Four Star’s workforce, the retreat brought together 30 of the 44 female employees for two days of inspiration, ...read more
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
MONTGOMERY, AL – As part of National Telecommunications Week, the City of Montgomery proudly honored the dedicated professionals behind its Department of Emergency Communications during a heartfelt ceremony recognizing the telecommunicators who serve as the first, first responders in times of crisis.
“Being a telecommunicator is not just a job—it’s a profession,” said Bridgette Wright-Davis, ...read more
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Monday, April 21, 2025
Small businesses rarely get the luxury of obscurity. In a world flooded with digital noise and short attention spans, earning and keeping a customer’s interest feels less like a strategy and more like an art form. The ones that do it well tend to skip gimmicks and lean into clarity, connection, and consistent follow-through. Customer engagement isn’t a box to check—it’s the bloodstream of a ...read more
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Monday, April 07, 2025
Montgomery, AL – Happy NCAA Division III Week from Alabama’s only NCAA Division III institution – Huntingdon College in Montgomery. This week, Huntingdon joins the over 400 other NCAA Division III institutions across the country in shining the spotlight on the uniqueness of this classification of intercollegiate athletics. Huntingdon proudly sponsors 21 NCAA Division III teams plus a competitive ...read more
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Monday, April 07, 2025
GEAR UP Achieve Montgomery Summer Camp will be held from July 21-25, 2025. This program aims to provide transformative aviation experiences, aviation career exploration, and hands-on STEM exposure for the rising 9th-grade students of Montgomery Public Schools.
The camp, presented by Auburn University’s Gear Up Achieve program and The Eagle Institute, will offer a variety of activities, ...read more
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Thursday, April 03, 2025
Dr. Richard Bailey to unveil Dr. Percy L. Julian historical marker at Holt and Bullock Streets at 10 am on April 12 2025.
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Monday, March 31, 2025
NEW YORK CITY – Mayor Steven L. Reed was one of 12 elected and city leaders, representing over 3.1 million residents and over 680,000 youth, who attended the Mayors’ Neighborhood Academy: One Million Points of Opportunity, a two-day convening hosted by William Julius Wilson Institute (WJWI) at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and the National League of Cities (NLC).
Held at HCZ — a nationally ...read more
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s lists: America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms for 2025.
USA Today collaborated with Statista to compile these national lists, which are based on thousands of surveys and recommendations from both accounting ...read more
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is pleased to announce that two of its principals have recently been honored by CentrAL INC magazine.
Allison Guice, a financial advisor and principal with Jackson Thornton Wealth Management was named a 2025 Woman to Watch. These CentrAL INC ...read more
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Monday, March 24, 2025
MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female pygmy hippopotamus, Anuket, named after the Egyptian goddess of the Nile River. Born on February 9 to mother Lola and father Nile, Anuket is Nile’s first daughter. She has spent fer first month bonding with her mother behind the scenes and can now be viewed in the Pygmy Hippo nursing suite ...read more
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!
In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos proudly served 6,000 different groups all across the USA! And now that 2025 is kicking off, we are very excited to continue this success! From coast to coast, we've connected schools, businesses, wedding parties, sports teams, ...read more
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Friday, February 28, 2025
Montgomery, AL – The City of Montgomery proudly honored the remarkable life and legacy of Mr. Thomas Milton Brundidge on February 19, 2025, as he celebrated his 100th birthday. In recognition of this extraordinary milestone, Montgomery Chief of Staff Jerime Reed visited Mr. Brundidge to deliver an official proclamation from Mayor Steven L. Reed, declaring February 19 as Thomas Milton Brundidge Day ...read more
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Monday, February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided transportation for include: the Daytona 500, the Gasparilla Music Festival, and hundreds of private celebrations such as weddings, birthday parties, bar ...read more
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024!
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is geared up to tackle the 2025 wedding season, following a successful year of serving thousands of couples in 2024!
As America’s #1 group transportation company, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos offers the USA’s largest selection of limos and buses and exceptional ...read more
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Monday, February 03, 2025
Montgomery, AL (February 3, 2025) – Four Star Freightliner, the Southeast's leading medium and heavy-duty truck dealer, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary this February. Since opening its doors in 2000 with two locations in Dothan and Montgomery, Alabama, the company has grown to seven locations across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, cementing its reputation as a trusted partner ...read more
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Inside the Strategic HR Child Care Solution That Transformed Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Tony Dillon is a seasoned leader in corporate administration and Human Resources, with a proven track record of driving organizational change and achieving business results. Over nearly 25 years with Toyota Manufacturing, he held strategic roles across multiple states, culminating in a greenfield start-up at ...read more
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is more critical than ever. The success of any organization hinges on its ability to build a team that not only meets current needs but also adapts to future challenges. This requires a thoughtful approach to hiring, where efficiency, flexibility, and employee satisfaction are prioritized. By integrating modern tools ...read more
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Price 4 Limo is the 3rd most reviewed limo & motorcoach company in the United States out of over 200,000 total companies.
TrustPilot’s review data confirms Price 4 Limo customers are the most likely in the nation to be satisfied with their transportation with a 96% satisfaction rate. This milestone places Price 4 Limo as the leader in its industry, recognized alongside the most trusted ...read more
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Montgomery County offices will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
Normal operations will resume on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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Monday, December 16, 2024
Hyundai Student Fellows Pitch Their Prototypes in a Showcase That Recognizes Innovation Montgomery, AL –
On Thursday, November 21, approximately 200 middle school students on teams from five Montgomery Public Schools were selected to pitch their projects and be recognized as top Hyundai Student Fellows at the highly anticipated Awards Night for the Manufacturing the Future with Hyundai program. ...read more
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Montgomery, Ala. – Last night, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) held our inaugural Celebration of Schools event, a moment to reflect on the district’s accomplishments and recognize the ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student success. The event took place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, with Interim Superintendent Jamie Wilson highlighting the district’s significant progress and ...read more
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Montgomery, AL -The King’s Canvas Gallery and Studio proudly announces the grand opening of its new art gallery in West Montgomery on the Selma to Montgomery March Trail at 1413 Oak Street. This event will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and will showcase its new space that was renovated by Goodwyn Builders.
Through their significant contributions, Goodwyn Builders helped bring this ...read more
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Friday, December 06, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes.
As of today, 12/05/2024, Montgomery, AL business owners have 26 calendar days (or 19 business days) left to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN.
1. Determine if Your Business Must File.
A “reporting company” is ...read more
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Monday, November 25, 2024
Montgomery County Commission Vice Chairman Carmen Moore-Zeigler and Montgomery City Council President Cornelius “CC” Calhoun will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Lunch for Montgomery County Seniors on November 25 at 11AM at the Gateway Park Lodge.
WHEN: November 25, 2024
TIME: 11:00AM
LOCATION: Gateway Park Lodge (3800 Davenport Drive, Montgomery, AL 36105)
Open to residents 65 and ...read more
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Friday, November 22, 2024
Montgomery Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its Blitz Build Initiative, aimed at creating new and affordable homeownership opportunities for deserving families in Montgomery. The initiative will focus on constructing multiple homes concurrently, with a goal of addressing the local affordable housing crisis and providing long-term, sustainable solutions ...read more
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys in the firm’s Montgomery, Alabama, office have been selected to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Across all the firm’s offices, 95 attorneys in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee were selected to the 2024 lists.
The following two Montgomery attorneys ...read more
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Plan for state-of-the-art facility now goes to state planning board
MONTGOMERY, AL November 14, 2024 – An administrative law judge has ruled in favor of Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (SOS) plan for a state-of-the-art surgical facility designed to improve patient care and outcomes in the River Region.
SOS is seeking a Certificate of Need (CON) to open its new surgical facility. In August, an ...read more
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 13, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service. Additionally, Bradley was recognized with the Gold Medallion firm ...read more
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) is honored to announce its win in the Best Airport Newsletter category at the prestigious 2024 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Awards held in San Franciso, California. This national recognition underscores MGM’s commitment to building brand ...read more
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Montgomery, AL – On Tuesday, November 12, Huntingdon College President Anthony Leigh alongside members of the Huntingdon College Board of Trustees and the Student Government Association, broke ground on the future site of the outdoor pool on the main Huntingdon College campus.
The groundbreaking is the first of the building phases of the Heart of Huntingdon Campaign launched last October to ...read more
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
MONTGOMERY, AL November 12, 2024 – Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOS) has been honored with the prestigious 16th Annual River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Award for large companies by The Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc. in collaboration with the Auburn University at Montgomery’s (AUM) Office of Business and Community Initiatives.
Each year the Samaritan Counseling Center and ...read more
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Thursday, November 07, 2024
Firm Recognized with 9 Tier 1 National Rankings and 181 Tier 1 Metropolitan Rankings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized with nine Tier 1 national rankings and 181 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Overall, the firm earned 32 national rankings and 260 metropolitan rankings ...read more
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Monday, November 04, 2024
Bradley Receives LCLD 2024 Compass Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 4, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity(LCLD) has named the firm a recipient of its 2024 Compass Award for its involvement in LCLD programs and promotion of LCLD’s mission.
“We are very appreciative of LCLD’s recognition as one of its 2024 Compass Award ...read more
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 31, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has been named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for having 50% or more women in their 2024 U.S.-based new partner class. This is the second consecutive year that the firm has received this recognition.
The “Tipping the Scales” honorees were announced at the Alliance’s 2024 Annual ...read more
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $5 million in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant will support vital improvements to MGM’s infrastructure, including the replacement of the inbound baggage system and ...read more
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Monday, October 07, 2024
Huntingdon College is one of the South’s premier pre-professional colleges. The recent rankings published by U.S. News affirms this statement and tells part of the story. Huntingdon is the third ranked best value college among regional colleges in the South, and overall ranked eighth in this cohort. Our college has a long track record of producing leaders and difference makers for communities ...read more
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024
September 18, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hilltop Public House Announces the Return of Miracle at Hilltop
Over-the-top Christmas themed pop-up bar returns to the Cottage Hill neighborhood
(Montgomery, Ala.) – Hilltop Public House is bringing back Miracle at Hilltop, the Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that transforms Hilltop into a holiday wonderland. Miracle is returning for its ...read more
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Huntingdon Rises in U.S. News Best College Rankings
Montgomery, AL – Huntingdon College has been named to three lists on the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings. Huntingdon has been ranked number 3 of the Best Values in Regional Colleges-South, number 8 in the overall list of Regional Colleges-South, and 18 for Regional Colleges-South for Social Mobility. Huntingdon has also been included in ...read more
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
In the dynamic world of business, where every second counts, the ability to orchestrate a productive meeting can set you apart as a leader. Imagine transforming those often dreaded business meetings into powerful, outcome-driven sessions that not only foster engagement but also drive significant results. Whether you’re gearing up for a high-stakes strategy session or a routine project update, ...read more
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Thursday, September 05, 2024
SS&L Architects is proud to announce that Drew Haley Smith, a native of Auburn, Alabama, has become the youngest female licensed architect in the United States. At just 23 years old, Drew Haley completed all the requirements to be a licensed architect, an accomplishment she completed over six years sooner than the average architect, according to the National Council of Architecture Registration ...read more
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors has earned the distinction of being named to The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ list by Construction Executive (CE) for the fifth year in a row.
Out of the 700+ U.S. construction accounting firms to complete the survey, the firm was ranked 24th.
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Warren Averett’s Construction Practice Group is comprised of over 60 experienced professionals who ...read more
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Bronze Quality Awards Earned Demonstrate
Montgomery Children’s Specialty Center’s Dedication to Highest Quality of Care
Awards to be presented at AHCA/NCAL’s 75th National Quality Award Convention October 6-9, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2024) — Montgomery Children’s Specialty Center, managed by Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, is proud to announce it earned a prestigious Quality Award ...read more
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Bradley Attorneys in Montgomery Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America; Two Bradley Attorneys Honored as ‘Lawyer of the Year’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys in the firm’s Montgomery office are recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
In addition, two Bradley attorneys ...read more
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is excited to host its Summer Magical Creatures Education Program on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event will take place from 10 am to 12 pm.
This creative and educational event allows children and families to get up close and personal with animals from some very magical movies like Harry Potter and The Hobbit. Children will learn about ...read more
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024
August 7, 2024 – Montgomery, AL – Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has recently been named a Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).
The IPA 200 ranking is based on the 2024 IPA Practice Management Survey. The IPA Top 500 firms are ranked by US net revenue and are compiled by analyzing the hundreds of responses ...read more
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Monday, July 29, 2024
MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce the birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf on February 11, 2024. Mother (Asali) and calf (Ronda) have been living in the Pygmy Hippo Habitat next to the Skylift until being moved to the Pygmy Hippo Nursing Suite in the South American Realm of the Zoo on July 22, 2024.
The birth of Ronda is special as the pygmy hippo is ...read more
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Monday, July 22, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce they have ranked fourth in the top publicly traded banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, based on year-end 2023 data. ServisFirst Bancshares is the only bank in Alabama that made it into the top ten, and this is the third year in a row that the bank has achieved a ...read more
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Wanda Miller 205-296-3837
VOCAL Office 334-262-7197
June 17, 2024
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
WHO: Trenholm State Community College
WHAT: Trenholm State Community College is thrilled to introduce STREAM Camp, a FREE dynamic summer program tailored for seventh and eighth grade students enrolled in the Montgomery Public Schools System.
WHEN: Monday, June17, 2024 at 9am
WHERE: Trenholm State Community College, Patterson Site – Building D, 3920 Troy Highway
BACKGROUND: This ...read more
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