Higher Education Spotlight: A new Washington Monthly ranking names the University of West Alabama as the top college for rural America, citing strong post-graduation earnings and education-focused programs aimed at teacher shortages. State Politics: Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Sept. 4 “College Colors Day,” urging Alabamians to wear their school colors and highlighting the economic impact of the state’s public universities. Public Health: The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning Labor Day weekend travelers to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus activity continues, including recent positive sentinel chicken reports. Crime & Courts: An Indiana man was arrested after investigators say he traveled to Guntersville to meet a minor he’d been communicating with online; he’s in federal custody pending an Aniah’s Law hearing. Local Safety: Colbert County High School is dealing with at least six students reporting seizure-like episodes; the superintendent says there’s no public health outbreak. Consumer Watch: Alabama’s AG Steve Marshall subpoenaed OpenAI as part of an investigation tied to alleged hacking and safeguards concerns. Economy & Energy: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and Alabama leaders are weighing the data center boom against worries about power rates and consumer costs. Sports & Community: Phenix City’s Kinley Rasmus’ “Fear the Bow” Little League moment is now enshrined at the World of Little League Museum. Weekend Travel: AAA data shows Florence-area gas averaging $3.67, down 8 cents from last week.