Local resident to be recipient of Habitat for Humanity’s 16th home

The family and friends of Latrice Benson gather around a sign along with Larry Bates, right, president of the Alex City Area Habitat for Humanity for a photograph Sunday afternoon. (Cliff Williams / The Outlook )

A lifelong goal is about to be a reality for Alexander City resident Latrice Benson.

Sunday, Alexander City area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on their 16th home in the area and Benson will be the receipt of the home to be constructed on County Road.