AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlabama Jobs & Industry: Alabama is in the running for a new Carrier manufacturing plant tied to data-center cooling, with reports pointing to nearly $434 million in investment and about 500 jobs if the state lands the project. State Courts & Public Safety: The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the intentional murder conviction of Payton Jerel Wiggins of Phenix City, with Attorney General Steve Marshall saying the case was affirmed after appeal. Local Government & Community: Phenix City will host a Welcome Home Celebration for its Southeast Little League World Series team on Aug. 31 at Idle Hour Baseball Fields. Health Care Funding: Ivy Creek Healthcare announced the Ivy Creek Foundation to help Elmore Community Hospital buy major items like a pediatric crash cart and plan a sexual assault unit, alongside a $2.19 million rural health grant. Politics & Elections: Marshall County Democrats will welcome Secretary of State nominee Wayne Rogers at a Sept. 1 meeting in Guntersville. Sports (Alabama ties): Auburn released its full 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule, including a third exhibition at home vs. Samford on Oct. 29 and a trip to Clemson for the ACC/SEC Challenge Dec. 1.
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