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The Night the Stars Fell on Alabama!

The Cup — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:26:15 +0000

About the Show

The Biggest Event of the Fashion Season is about to Transcend on Montgomery once again, It’s the 2009 Style Experience Fashion Show. The show that continues to bring the hottest in urban couture fashion designers, the hottest models, celebrities and music, complete with Alabama’s Most Preferred Crowd of Trendsetters and Taste makers. Doors will open at 6pm with a fabulous “blue carpet” entrance, interviews,paparazzi, then experience the buyers market & cocktail networking hour, followed by this years’ show that will feature 5 of the hottest new designers on the fashion scene in “The Sapphire Effect” as we celebrate our 5th Anniversary, Followed by the Hypnotiq Blue Martini After Party.

Special Invited Guest Include:

Culture Shock, Montgomery Steppers, HOT JOCKS of Hot 105.7FM, DJ Shadow, Hot Girl Maxximum, Upgrade Magazine of Birmingham/Atlanta, South Models Inc. of Birmingham, Atlanta Talent Connection, LLC,Designer Adrienne Green of Triple SSS, Designer Adrianna Goldston of AMG, Designer Willie Shanks of Birmingham, Black AL.com Music Producers DaGrindaz & More!!

Helping Our People Excel (H.O.P.E)

Answering our presidents call to service, we are donating a portion of the proceeds from the show to the Make A Difference Foundation of Greater Montgomery, a non profit 501(c) organization that mentors Montgomery’s inner city young men, providing tutoring, mentoring and college prep training.

“The Sapphire Effect”

Style Experience 2009

Sunday March 8th

doors open @ 6pm

show starts at 7pm

Hosted by: the daytime “diva” WSFA’s Ms.Tonya Terry

inside the beautiful Grand Ballroom

of the Embassy Suites Hotel

Downtown, Montgomery

Tickets are available Feb 1st @

Heritage Barber/Carter Hill Road

Reflections Salon/Carter Hill Road

Quality Cuts Barber/Woodmere Drive

Sways Way Modeling/Downtown

334.322.3711

www.mocamagazine.com

donation

$10 advance general

$20 VIP entrance-front row-hypnotiq blue afterparty

To become a vendor call 334.538.0441

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It’s Official

The Cup — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:49:18 +0000

To all my family and friends:

Today November 5, 2008, being a black man in America has a different feeling, it feels GREAT!!!! Last night reaffirmed what I already knew about our people that we are powerful beyond measure, “we are born to make manifest the power of GOD that is in us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine,we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.”

Last night culmination of activities were a vision, that a person not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character, stated by my fraternity brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in August of 1963 during his “I have a dream speech”, continued throughout the civil rights movement and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. America made good on her promise of being one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.” I would like to thank all of the role models and unsung heroes of Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham who begin this movement some four decades ago, living here on the soil of these soldiers, I think we sometime take it for granted. Please know today that the Audacity of Hope that I inherited , will never go unrecognized.

Brothers and Sisters, lets take this opportunity to continue educating, empowering and inspiring our community, if President Obama can achieve history against all odds, surely we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those we touch each day.!! The journey has merely just begun. May God Bless Each of You who read this. I will be in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2009 for the Inaugural Weekend of Events and share this history with you in MOCA and on my websites.

Perry D. Varner- Publisher of MOCA Magazine & Web Community

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HOLLYWOOD STARS URGE BLACK AMERICA TO VOTE EARLY

The Cup — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:44:34 +0000

Angela Bassett, Kevin Eubanks, Brandy, and LisaRaye among the cast of NCBCP/AURN PSA’s urging African Americans to be first to vote in the upcoming election

Los Angeles, CA – In an effort to circumvent voter suppression tactics and confusion at the polls, award winning actress, Angela Bassett; Tonight Show bandleader, Kevin Eubanks; actress, LisaRaye McCoy Misick; and singer/actress, Brandy Norwood; are among the list of celebrities voicing public service announcements urging people to vote early or be first in line on Election Day. The joint initiative between American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) marks the second phase of their nonpartisan radio campaign aimed at ensuring African Americans cast a ballot that counts on Election Day.

“We’ve already received numerous reports of possible voter suppression. It’s essential to get the word out to vote early or be first in line to avoid the drama on November 4th,” said Melanie L. Campbell, executive director and CEO, NCBCP. “AURN is the largest African American owned radio network company reaching 20 million listeners weekly. We appreciate AURN and all of the celebrities involved, their help ensures that the critical message to vote early will reach our target audience.”

Jerry Lopes, president of program operations and affiliations for AURN adds, “I am pleased to join hands with Unity ‘08, a group of prestigious organizations working to protect the rights that our ancestor’s fought and died for. It was also a great opportunity to engage these celebrities and refreshing to see so many who wanted to help in the effort to protect our right to vote. I thank and applaud all of them for donating their time to this vital effort.”

Tanya Hart, host of AURN’s “Hollywood Live” coordinated the Los Angeles effort. Other celebrities participating in the campaign include: recording artists, James Ingram, Earth, Wind and Fire’s, Verdine White, Siedah Garrett, Doc Powell and Take 6’s, David Thomas. From the big and little screens: Obba Babatunde, Ernest Harden Jr., Reginald Dorsey, Regina Taylor, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Rolanda Watts, Hattie Winston, LaTonya Richardson Jackson, TV game show host, Mark Walberg and from BET’s “Sunday Best,” Beth Payne. Ambassador Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief emeritus of Essence magazine, and political comedian, Shang, also participated in the campaign.

In addition to making an appeal for African Americans to be first to vote in this historic election, phase two of the PSA campaign encourages people to call the NCBCP’s Unity ‘08 voter assistance hotline, 866-MYVOTE 1, to locate their polling place in advance. On the ground, NCBCP state coordinators are hosting get-out-the-vote rallies, monitoring the polls, and mobilizing voters in states where early voting has already started.

During the initial phase of the campaign AURN produced and distributed voter education PSA’s, while NCBCP representatives were on the ground in 18 states registering voters, hosting education forums, and making sure eligible voters verified their registration.

For more information about the NCBCP’s Unity ‘08 campaign visit www.blackcampaign.org. To receive a copy of the PSA’s contact Lenore Williams at AURN at 412-456-4098 or via email lwilliams@aurn.com.

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About the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Founded in 1976, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing African American participation in civil society. Current initiatives include Operation Big Vote, Black Youth Vote!, Black Women’s Roundtable, and Voices of the Electorate and Unity ‘08: The Black Campaign, a non-partisan civic engagement initiative designed to inoculate, motivate, and mobilize Black voters to participate in the 2008 election.

About American Urban Radio Networks
American Urban Radio Networks (www.aurn.com ) is the only African-American owned radio network company in the United States. It’s the largest network reaching Urban American with more than 20 million listeners each week. Through three programming networks and its marketing division, American Urban Radio Networks reach more African-Americans than any other medium in America and produce more programming than all other broadcasting companies combined.

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MOCA Business Directory

Laverne Tom — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:59:43 +0000

MOCA Business Directory

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APARTMENTS:

The Verandas at Mitylene
Luxury Apartment Homes
8850 Crosswind Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.356.8010
www.verandasmontgomery.com

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AUTOMOBILES:

Brewbaker Motors, Inc.
300 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117
Darryl Rock – Sales Consultant
phone: 334.279.0174
darrylrock_brewbaker@yahoo.com

BMW of Montgomery
190 E. Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.279.6955
www.bmwofmontgomery.com

Jack Ingram/Mercedes Benz
217 E. Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.260.7208
cell 334.207.5682
Byron Brown, Consultant

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BANKING:

The First Tuskegee Bank
660 Adams Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.262.0800
fax: 334.262.0838
www.firsttuskegeebank.com

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BOOKS:

A.J. Dawn, Author
1301 Pampas Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.244.7959
cell 334.354.0805

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CATERING:

Calhoun Foods
528 E. Patton Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36105
phone: 334.281.3956
fax: 334.612.0370
Store Director: Larry Mitchell
calhounfoods112@bellsouth.net

Calhoun Foods
860 W. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36108
phone: 334.265.5786
fax: 334.262.0835
Store Director: Phyllis Pierce
fairviewcalhoun@yahoo.com

Cool Beans @ the Cafe D’Art
Cafe and Coffee House
115 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.269.3302
www.coolbeansmontgomery.com

Icing on the Cake Creative Group
P. O. Box 230515
Montgomery, AL 36123
phone: 334.538.0277
kandis@iccgdesignstudios.com
Kandis Daramola

Isaiah’s Restaurant and Catering
135 Mildred Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.265.9000

Roly Poly
4923 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
phone: 334.396.2525

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CHURCHES:

Branch Grove Baptist Church
908 Sayre Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.264.2223
branchrelationships@yahoo.com
Rev. G. Lucian Ward

Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church
1931 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
phone: 334.832.4845
Elder Frederick Hardy

Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church
860 Grove Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.265.8615
Dr. G.W.C. Richardson

New Hope Baptist Church
Birmingham Highway
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.262.4067
Rev. Clarence E. Varner

Northview Christian Church
Safe Harbor
500 Eastdale Loop
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.260.0404
Hart Ramsey – Senior Pastor

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
1436 E. Washington Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.265.1807
Rev. Walter Ellis

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CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES:

AfterHours Formal Wear
2825 Montgomery Mall
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.281.2006
fax: 334.281.5166
store640@afterhours.com

Brass Wraps
245 Powell Road
Wetumpka, AL
phone: 334.567.0367

Diva Star Style and Accessories
2856 Zelda Road – Hillwood Festival
phone: 334.260.9574 – Terri Sturdivant
Integrityincome@bellsouth.net

New Hob Nob
1603 S. Decatur Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.263.2254

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CONSULTING:

AIG Financial Advisors
Atlanta, GA – Montgomery, AL
phone: 404.696.1665
maharimctier@aigfinancialadvisors.com
Mahari McTier

AIM High, LLC
Credit Repair Services
215 Winton Blount Boulevard
phone: 334.320.1806 – Lamar Turner
www.vrtmg.com/L.Turner

CloudNine Weddings and Events
24 North Florida Street
Montgomery, AL 36107
phone: 334.233.5870 • 334.233.5870
cloud9weddevents@gmail.com
Tamarisk Mosby

CTV Communications, LLC
media • advertising
P.O. Box 20784
Montgomery, AL 36120
phone: 334.356.1818
cell 334.414.3377
fax: 334.356.1819
cvarner@knology.net

Gary Campbell Financial Services
2765 Edinburgh Drive
Montgomery, AL
gacampbell@knology.net

Muffy Jo’s
Personal Shopper/Concierge
phone: 334.272.4957
cell 334.312.1755
Jaqueline D.Tymes, Consultant

Perry D. Varner Consulting, Inc.
design • marketing • public relations
phone: 334.396.5353
cell 205.299.0171
perrydvarner@yahoo.com
www.perryvarnerinc.com

RCR Travel Services
2738 North Wallace Drive
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.322.3166
Celeste Richardson, Travel Consultant
rr1533@knology.net

UGMO Research, LLC
Computer Design and Deploy
P.O. Box 230546
Montgomery, AL 36123
phone: 334.213.1128 – Boyd Stephens
bstephens@ugmoresearch.com

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CONTRACTORS:

3-D Home Builders, LLC
P.O. Box 20072
Montgomery, AL 36120
phone: 334.717.8900
Freddie Williams, Jr., Contractor
freddiewj@yahoo.com

Brown Construction, LLC
Crossland Loop
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.717.5536
fax: 334.285.8607
Johnny Brown, Contractor
Brws_const@yahoo.com

Stinson Construction, LLC
P.O. Box 640294
Pike Road, AL 36064
phone: 334.396.4439
cell 334.657.2995
Lee Stinson, General Contractor
stinsonhomes@bellsouth.net

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FITNESS:

Chris “Physique” Johnson
Personal Trainer
4017 Munterey Court
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.354.3403
chrisphysique@hotmail.com

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FUNERAL HOMES:

Montgomery Memorial Funeral Home
3048 Dorchester Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.613.1866
fax: 334.613.1862
Randall Massey, Director
rmassey1203@aol.com

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GRAPHIC DESIGN:

Feechi Designs
web and print designs
phone: 334.549.3092
Kathryn Robinson, Graphic Designer/Owner
email@feechi.com
www.feechi.com

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HAIR CARE:

Gentlemen’s Spot
Colonial Village Shopping Center
3447-R McGehee Road
Montgomery, AL
Open 7 days a week
phone: 334.462.2833

Golden Shears Barber & Salon
1801 West 3rd Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
phone: 334.262.7800 – Reginald Miller

Hair Gallery
3735 Governors Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.284.0999
fax: 334.284.6600
Howard Brewton, Master Stylist/Owner
www.hairgalleryonline.com

Hair Paradise
1837 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.213.4003 • 334.356.7274

Heritage Barber Shop, LLC
1334 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.834.8494 – Vladimir Averett
www.heritagebarbershop.com

Howard’s Hairstylers and Designers
143 Wilkinson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.462.2696
Andre Howard

Lita’s Salon
3518 Eastdale Circle

Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.213.4007
pack941@charter.net
Estrilita Pack

Paragon Salon and Spa
300 Water Street, Suite 303
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.834.4755 • 334.782.0902
Tramika Coleman

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HOME SERVICES:

Imperial Coating
600 South Court Street, #435
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.265.8766
fax: 334.265.8767
Ron Sanders, Owner

King’s Upholstery
111 Cantlow Road
Luverne, AL 36049
phone: 334.335.5245
Christine King, Upholsterer

Vaco Interiors
6 Handey Warehouse Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.260.8424
fax: 334.260.8425
Tamika Stinson, Consultant
tamika@vacointeriors.com

Wal-ART Designs
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.264.2927
Earl Freeman, Design Consultant
walartdesign@aol.com

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HOTELS:

Butterfly Inn
135 Mildred Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.203.3708
www.butterflyinn.net

Quality Inn and Suites
Governor’s House Hotel
2705 E. South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334. 288.2800
fax: 334.284.3609

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INSURANCE:

Farmers Insurance Group
4152 Carmicheal Road, Suite 4
Montgomery, AL 36106
phone: 334.271.5800 • 334.657.5892
fax: 334.356.4527
Vernita Turner, Agent
vturner@farmersagent.com

State Farm Insurance
Willie Durham, Agent
845 Lagoon Business Loop
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.272.9100 – Willie Durham
fax: 334.272.9181
www.williedurham.com

State Farm Insurance
Anthony Smith, Agent
1777 Platt Place
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.279.1288
Toll Free 888.721.6348
anthony.smith.hdxm@statefarm.com

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LANDSCAPING:

Wooten Lawn Service
P.O. Box 1047
Millbrook, AL
phone: 334.285.8307 • 334.207.1477
wlsvcbiz@yahoo.com

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LEGAL SERVICES:

Arrington, Patrick S.
3090 Woodley Road, Suite B
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.280.3929
fax: 334.624.5771
Patrick S. Arrington, ESQ
psalaw@bellsouth.net

Capital City Bar Association
P.O. Box 5053
Montgomery, AL 36103
phone: 334.269.2343

Collins, Zachary T.
Attorney at Law, LLC
207 Montgomery Street, Suite #215
Montgomery, AL 36104
phone: 334.263.5575

McCord, Tiffany B, LLC
505 S Perry Street
Montgomery, AL
P.O. Box 1803
phone: 334.356.6529
fax: 334.356.6529

Perkins, Vernetta R., Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 231627
Montgomery, AL 36123-1627
phone: 334.233.8301
vperkinslaw@gmail.com
Vernetta R. Perkins

Pitts Firm
4142 Carmichael Road, Suite A
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.356.9995
fax: 334.356.2899
www.thepittsfirm.com

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MORTGAGE COMPANY:

A-Plus Mortgage Company
11132 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.262.7587
Craig Jenkins/Hiram Crittenden

Market Street Mortgage
6719 Taylor Circle
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.277.9011 x233
fax: 334.277.2242
cell 334.315.0517
Reginald Hawkins, Loan Officer
Reginald.hawkins@msmcorp.com

OZ Mortgage Company
5950 Carmicheal Place/Suite 104
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.277.8171
fax: 334.277.9580
Janice Lawson, Consultant
www.ozmortgageal.com

Superior Mortgage
4405 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36109
phone: 334.396.8137 ext 109
fax: 334.396.8137
Zacchaeus Chames
www.chamesloans.com

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MUSIC:

T.B Productions
Terrence Baldwin Bookings
www.tbproductionsonline.com
terrencebaldwin@aol.com
334.657.7560 – Terrence Baldwin

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NIGHTLIFE:

Board Room
2801 W. Vaughn Plaza Drive
Montgomery, AL
334.272.9693 – Micheal Dallas
www.The_BoardRoom_Bar.com

Joyful Noise Cafe
Christian night club
Eastern Bypass
Montgomery, AL

Igor’s Oyster Bar
restaurant • bar
3619 Eastern Boulevard
Montgomery, AL
334.271.3535

Mission House Jazz Lounge
461 South Court St.
Montgomery, AL

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NON-PROFIT:

Eve’s Circle, Inc
1912 Stratford Downs Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
334.414.3711 Tafeni L. English
tafenglish@yahoo.com

Just Be Inc.
P. O. Box 815
Selma AL 36701
334.875.5501
www.myspace.com/justbeinc

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OFFICE SUPPLIES:

Versie Total Office Solutions Inc.
7051 Fain Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.215.4516 • Areda Alexander
fax: 334.215.4534
www.vtosi.com
aalexander@vtosi.com

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phone: SERVICES:

Mobilink USA
wireless phone: service
Atlanta Crossing – Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.396.7166

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PRINTING:

AKD – Advertising/Screenprinting
241 Mendel Parkway E
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.277.8433
www.goakd.com

Bush Signs
300 May Street
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.834.2122
www.bushsigns.com

OPM Merchandising
1000 Monticello Court
Montgomery, AL
phone: 334.270.1007
www.opmdesigns.bizland.com

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RADIO:

WZHT HOT 105.7FM R &B/Hip-Hop

97.1FM Soul/R&B/Adult Contemporary

97.9FM Hip-Hop/Urban

WVAS 90.7 FM Jazz/Grassroots

104.3 FM Gospel/Spiritual

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REAL ESTATE:

Alfa Realty
8191 Seaton Place
Montgomery, AL 36116
phone: 334.315.0780
fax: 334.270.9370
Eleanor B. Thomas, Realtor
ethomas48@charter.net

Century 21
Avril Harris, realtor
phone: 334.495.2109
cell 334.717.6571
avril.harris@century21.com

ERA Weeks & Browning Inc.
Micheal Howard-Realtor
2315 EastChase Lane
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.215.4470
michealhoward@era.com

Exit Realty Unlimited
1406 I-85 Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36106
phone: 334.202.1025
fax: 334.270.5554
Michele L. Canaday, Realtor
michecan@aol.com

Exit Realty Unlimited
1406 I-85 Parkway
Montgomery, Al 36106
phone: 334.270.5553
fax: 334.270.5554
cell 334.657.5760
Xavier Harris, Realtor/Builder

Goodson Group
8307 Crossland Loop Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
phone: 334.201.7155
Dennis Barnes, ABR, GRI
dennisbarnes@hotmail.com
www.thegoodsongroup.com

Keller Williams Realty
Montgomery, Alabama
phone: 334.215.4460
cell 334.391.1112
Tracy Wilson, Realtor®
tracy.wilson@kw.com

Moncrief’s Properties & Investments, LLC
P.O. Box 2261
Montgomery, AL 36102
phone: 334.399.1618
Larnetta Moncrief

REMAX of Montgomery
4240 Carmicheal Court, North
Montgomery, AL 36106
phone: 334.244.2400
fax: 334.244.2408
cell 334.201.1359
Quentin Burke, Realtor
www.quentinburke.com

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