Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will recognize Alabama A&M University alumnus Rodney Smith Jr., founder of the internationally known Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service, during her final State of the State Address Jan. 13 at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.

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