Fortune Magazine Recognizes Dollar General Employee

Richard Alred

Richard Alred

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release) — Richard Alred, Dollar General store manager in Smithville, Mississippi, was named as part of Fortune magazine’s “Heroes of the 500” in 2014 for his heroism during a tornado that hit his store in April 2011. The Fortune link is available here.

Richard showed great courage when a powerful tornado roared through town on April 27, 2011. Smithville was hit directly, devastating the town. Richard was at work with a two employees, huddled with his team in the middle of the store and protected them with his body. The tornado ripped through and shelves were turned over on them.

In the storm’s aftermath, the store was not easily recognizable, but no one was injured in the store in part to Richard’s heroism. Since then, Richard has played a huge part in working to rebuild the town and volunteers his time on numerous projects within the small community.

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