First Citizens Bank marks 45 years hometown banking

First Citizens Bank marks 45 years hometown banking

By Oleta Owens and Sue Blackmon Special to The Luverne Journal The year 2003 brought about some big changes for First Citizens Bank, established in 1979. In January, Governor Bob Riley appointed John Harrison as the Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. In February it was announced that Shin Young Metal Industrial Company would build a $65 million facility in Luverne and hire over 400 people.  The president of the…