AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBirmingham Classic Sports: Marshall Faulk’s Southern Jaguars kick off a new era Saturday at Legion Field against Alabama State in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic, with ESPNU carrying the 2 p.m. matchup. College Football Buzz: Alabama’s 2026 season is officially underway, with preseason staff predictions and a new starting QB spotlight as the Crimson Tide open against East Carolina. Local Sports Photos: Fans shared Alabama State vs. Southern images from the Birmingham Classic tailgate scene at Legion Field. Public Safety Tech: Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama’s new $1.2 million statewide emergency notification system to speed alerts for floods and disasters to phones and local radio/TV. Weather Watch: A flash-flood threat continues across the Southeast into the weekend, including parts of Alabama, with several inches of rain possible. Community & Culture: Foley City Council approved a downtown municipal campus master plan framework to guide future buildings, streetscapes, and infrastructure. Arts & Dining: Birmingham’s Bayonet earned a spot on Bon Appétit’s 2026 Best New Restaurants list, while local art events include a watercolor exhibition opening in Little Rock.
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