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The city’s Parks and Recreation department announced that the pickleball courts at Prattville’s Newton Park officially opened for play.

Senator Britt visited Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama to review their vehicle production and community initiatives. She toured the facility, observing the assembly of Hyundai and Genesis models, and was briefed on HMMA’s team benefits and charitable investments.

Alabama’s community and technical colleges have seen their highest enrollment since 2013, with over 170,000 residents registered for academic courses and workforce training between August 2023 and July 2024. This surge highlights the growing demand for skilled workers and the critical role community colleges play in providing accessible, high-quality education

Inc. revealed that exploreMedia ranks No. 2540 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The Innovate Alabama Network is a comprehensive resource to connect communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions across Alabama.

Auburn University at Montgomery earned a $49,000 grant from Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative towards student success.

ServisFirst Bank announced they have ranked fourth in the top publicly traded banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets.

The mobile pantry program was hosted in partnership between the Montgomery County Commission and the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.

Jackson Thornton is pleased to announce that it has recently been named a Top 200 Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery appointed Leslie Sanders as its new Board Chair – the first woman to hold this position.