AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupreme Court & Death Penalty: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Alabama from carrying out a nitrogen gas execution for death-row inmate Jeffery Lee, leaving the lower-court ruling in place and sparing him late Thursday; Gov. Kay Ivey said she remains committed to justice for Lee’s victims. Alabama Politics: In the June 16 Senate runoff, evangelical leader Scott Dawson endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, while Moore’s veteran record is being challenged by Jared Hudson and Alabama military veterans ahead of the vote. College Baseball (Local Spotlight): Alabama is set for the College World Series in Omaha, with the SEC sending a record five teams; the bracket has Alabama facing Oklahoma as the tournament begins. Health & Policy: Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary, Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery, reported 102 patients and about $14,600 in pre-tax sales in its first week. Local Business/Real Estate: Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria—Alabama’s largest mall—is listed for sale, with a potential redevelopment ripple across the surrounding corridor. Weather: Scattered showers and storms are expected Friday, with more rain chances into the weekend.
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