AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeath Penalty: Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life in prison without parole after questions about the conviction’s evidence; Johnson had spent 28 years on death row. Public Funds: Mobile is investigating how nearly $15 million intended for its downtown arena was diverted in a scam. The FBI is investigating, and the city has changed some financial procedures. Health Care: Huntsville Hospital broke ground on a $30 million North Huntsville emergency department, designed to treat about 40,000 patients a year and ease pressure on the downtown hospital. Food and Dining: Seventeen Alabama restaurants earned Michelin Guide recognition, including three new honorees; Little Betty Steak Bar’s Jared Patterson received the service award. Election Season: Alabama’s Nov. 3 general election includes local races and four proposed constitutional amendments.
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