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Simmons College of Kentucky receives $4M donation

Barney Barnett the founder of food manufacturer Algood Food company and his wife are behind the multi-million dollar grant.

LOUISVILLE (WHAS11) -- Simmons College of Kentucky has plenty to celebrate, $4 million worth to celebrate.

Barney Barnett the founder of food manufacturer Algood Food company and his wife are behind the multi-million dollar grant to the historically black college.


Barnett said three-million of the donation will go toward upgrading three of the college's buildings.

The remaining one-million will go to establishing an endowment for the school.

Changes are expected to begin in the summer of 2019.

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