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Alabama has a new richest person. Updated on May 26, 2016 at 9:46 AM Posted on May 26, 2016 at 9:31 AM. Jimmy RaneLeada Gore | lgore@al.com. It appears someone new holds the title of Alabama's richest person. According to the just-released Forbes magazine listing, Jimmy Rane, founder of lumber business Great Southern Wood and best known as the Yella Fella in his popular ads, is the wealthiest person in the state.