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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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    Friday, December 06, 2024
    MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): The Montgomery Zoo is excited to announce the return of the Christmas Lights Festival, featuring new light displays throughout the zoo. This 33rd annual tradition will kick off on December 6th at 6:00 p.m. and run through December 31st. Experience a Winter Wonderland at the Montgomery Zoo’s Christmas Lights Festival, featuring thousands of sparkling lights and ...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, 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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    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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    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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    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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    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. . 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                                                                                                    It is with ...read more
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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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    Monday, June 03, 2024
    AmeriFirst Bank promoted and congratulates 7 employees to its senior management team at its Board of Directors Meeting.  The goal in creating the senior management team is to improve communication of bank goals and strategies, seek input, foster engagement and generate buy-in.  Delanda Boswell was promoted to Senior Vice President and continues to serve as the Director of Loan Operations.  She ...read more
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    Monday, May 13, 2024
    Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was named one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms for Technology. Accounting firms on the 2024 list use deliberate and intentional AI efforts, advancements in technology infrastructure and a comprehensive and solution-focused view of the ever-evolving technology landscape. Accounting Today is the leading information resource for public accountants, providing ...read more
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    Monday, May 13, 2024
      MONTGOMERY, Ala. (05/13/2024)- The Montgomery County Commission and the City of Montgomery will host a joint Community Broadband Update Meeting Tuesday evening at G. W. Carver High School. This public meeting will give residents a chance to learn more about current and future internet expansion plans across Montgomery. Internet service providers will be on hand to provide updates and answer ...read more
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    Wednesday, May 08, 2024
    Montgomery, AL – Trenholm State Community College is thrilled to announce its 2024 Spring Commencement on Thursday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will occur at the Multiplex at Crampton Bowl, 220 Hall St, Montgomery, AL 36104. At the commencement ceremony, Trenholm State will honor the achievements of over 200 graduates who will receive certificates and/or associate degrees across various ...read more
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    Thursday, April 25, 2024
    Thursday night, April 25, 2024, HandsOn River Region honored the outstanding volunteers who generously give their time, talent, and energy to make our community a better place to live. Through all of Carter Goodwyn’s efforts with Brantwood Children’s Home, Carter was awarded the Adult Volunteer of the Year Award. We are so proud of Carter and grateful for his commitment to improve the River ...read more
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    Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    Birmingham, AL. (April 17, 2024) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors was named a Most Prestigious Accounting Firm by Vault, a trusted authority in career intelligence resources for professionals and students. This is the third time that Warren Averett has been named to this list.   The 2025 Top 50 Most Prestigious Accounting Firms list was determined through a survey filled out by accounting ...read more
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    Friday, March 15, 2024
    New Child Care Benefits Propel Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s Commitment to its Automotive WorkforceMarch 15, 2024, Montgomery, Alabama – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) is proud to announce a partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading Child Care solutions provider, to provide Child Care Benefits to its automotive workforce. This strategic alliance underscores HMMA's ...read more
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    Monday, March 04, 2024
    Birmingham, Ala.—The annual Business Alabama Awards took place at luncheon in Birmingham on Friday, March 1, 2024. Elliot B. Maisel, Chairman and CEO of Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC, was named Alabama’s CEO of the Year.Among a pool of five exceptional finalists from businesses across the state, Maisel was awarded the top executive in the state for 2024.Maisel has been at the helm at Gulf since ...read more
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    Friday, March 01, 2024
    Winners in seven categories and five chosen for Lifetime Achievement at a luncheon in Birmingham. Montgomery Whitewater was chosen for the Project of the Year:   Project of the Year – Montgomery Whitewater; Finalists: Aerojet Rocketdyne expansion, Cerrowire expansion, City Walk BHAM, Discovery Life Sciences new global headquarters, Innovate Alabama, production of the Genesis GV70, development of ...read more
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    Wednesday, February 28, 2024
    With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 175%, Fast Forward, LLC (dba exploreMedia) Ranks No. 104 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies     Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list had an average growth rate of 166.43 percent.     Montgomery, AL, February 28, 2024 – Inc. magazine revealed that exploreMedia is No. 104 on its fourth annual ...read more
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    Friday, February 23, 2024
    Birmingham, AL. (February 23, 2024) Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, has been recognized on USA Today’s 2024 America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms and America’s Most Recommended Accounting Firms lists.   USA Today partnered with Statista to create the national lists of highly recommended firms for tax and accounting services; ...read more
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    Friday, February 09, 2024
    MONTGOMERY, Ala., (February 9, 2024) — Governor Kay Ivey recently appointed Mario Gallardo, Rob Lyda, and Gary Whitley, Jr. to the Council on the Arts. They began serving their terms on the agency’s governing board on January 1, 2024. The Council is a body of fifteen members appointed for six-year terms to help promote the arts statewide; the primary responsibility of board members is to make ...read more
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    Tuesday, February 06, 2024
    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 6, 2024) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Association (MCBA) with the annual Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award.   The award honors one Montgomery attorney based on the total number of pro bono hours or complexity of cases staffed, the impact of the pro bono work and ...read more
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    Friday, January 12, 2024
     (MONTGOMERY, ALA) On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Valiant Cross Academy will welcome Janine Yass, Founder of the Yass Prize, along with Governor Kay Ivey and other notable guests for a special media event. This event will include an exciting announcement about expansion plans for Valiant Cross Academy, as well as a special announcement from the Yass Prize executives right here from Montgomery, ...read more
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    Monday, December 18, 2023
    December 18, 2023 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is proud to announce that it was recently named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This annual program, created by Business Alabama magazine and Best Companies Group, is in its fourteenth year.   The Best Companies survey and awards program ...read more
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    Tuesday, December 05, 2023
    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 5, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Montgomery partner Charles “Chuck” Stewart has been named president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He will serve a one-year term effective January 1, 2024.   ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation ...read more
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    Tuesday, November 28, 2023
                     MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that multiple attorneys in the firm’s Montgomery, Alabama, office have been selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars lists.   The following attorneys in Montgomery have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers:   George R. ...read more
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