AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCollege Football: Alabama climbed to No. 3 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, despite two losses. The committee cited the Tide’s strong schedule and ranked wins. School Desegregation: Russellville City Schools was dismissed from a federal desegregation lawsuit filed in 1963, more than 50 years after the district was found to be operating a unitary system. State Politics: Jesse Battles was sworn in as Senate District 10’s independent senator after provisional and write-in ballots widened his lead to 74 votes; an automatic recount is still pending. Property Rights: A Shelby County judge denied Alabama Power’s request to bar landowner Fenn Church from property condemned for a transmission line. Birmingham: The City Council advanced a police drone program and approved an ordinance setting rules for clearing public encampments, with outreach and shelter referrals included. Veterans’ Care: The Huntsville VA clinic has added cardiology, urology and chemotherapy infusions, though some veterans still travel to Birmingham for services and appointments.
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