Yellowhammer Legacy Series: Matchmaking by actor Jim Nabors led to life on Pursell Farms

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November 4, 2019

As part of Yellowhammer’s Legacy Series, we sat down with Pursell Farms co-founder and CEO David Pursell. He shared with us the remarkable history behind his family’s business and the land he now calls home.

Along the way, we heard some fascinating stories.

Listen to David Pursell explain how world-famous actor and Alabama native Jim Nabors played matchmaker to David’s parents under some extenuating circumstances:

On Thursday, November 7, Yellowhammer will publish a full-length feature on how Pursell Farms became an Alabama treasure.

The Yellowhammer Legacy Series tells the stories of the people and places that make Alabama beautiful. Join us throughout the year in exploring different parts of the state to discover lasting contributions to Alabama’s extraordinary culture.

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