AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTropical Weather: Tropical Storm Bertha is churning in the Gulf with 50 mph winds and slow northwest movement, and Alabama’s coast is under tropical storm warnings plus storm-surge watches. Forecasters warn of heavy rain (2–4 inches, isolated higher totals) and up to 4 feet of surge along parts of the Alabama shoreline, with flash-flood risk in urban areas. Public Health: Alabama health officials say cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 28 as investigators trace a nationwide outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce; ADPH says none of the Alabama cases are directly linked to the Taco Bell restaurants named in the federal probe. Local Education: Cullman County broke ground on a Cullman County STEM Academy, aiming to open in August 2028 for county and city students. State Politics: Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds voters the deadline to register for the Aug. 11 special primary is Monday, July 27. Economy/Jobs: Aerospace investment announcements at the U.K. Farnborough airshow include Doncasters’ planned Auburn expansion and Redwire’s Huntsville campus growth, expected to add about 220 jobs. Heat Safety: A Heat Advisory remains in effect for West Alabama with heat index values pushing above 106 in some counties.
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