AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCourts & Accountability: An Alabama jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million after finding it defamed former UA basketball player Kai Spears by incorrectly linking him to a fatal shooting. Local Politics: Democratic congressional nominee Lee McInnis held a town hall in Opelika, focusing on rural health care access, affordability, education and veterans care. Public Safety & Health: Covid case positivity is climbing in the U.S. even before flu and RSV surge, with experts urging people to consider testing and basic precautions. Sports (Alabama): Alabama’s QB battle remains officially unresolved as Kalen DeBoer says the staff is still working through it, while reports suggest Keelon Russell has the edge. Roads & Infrastructure: ALDOT says pipe replacement work on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor starts Aug. 24, with temporary closures and detours. Community & Outdoors: Alabama joins a multi-state pollinator census this weekend, inviting residents to count bees and other pollinators on local flowering plants.
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