ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Forbes reports that Abbeville businessman Jimmy Rane is Alabama’s only billionaire. The publication claimed in its article “The Richest Person in Every State” that Rane, who founded Great Southern Wood Products, is worth $1.5 billion. According to Forbes, Rane, also known as the ‘Yella Fella,’ is the only billionaire in the state. WATCH: The Ghost of Huggin’ MollyHe is an Auburn trustee and served as Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s campaign chairman. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.

Source: Forbes July 02, 2024 17:37 UTC