AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFauci Contempt Vote: A U.S. Senate committee voted to hold former Alabama-linked infectious disease figure Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer COVID-19 questions, escalating a long-running fight over the pandemic response. Alabama Courts & Safety: Alabama A&M faces a federal Title IX lawsuit alleging a residence hall director from Moulton sexually assaulted a student and the university rehired him despite alleged misconduct history. Crime Update (Montgomery): The last defendant in a violent Montgomery cleaners robbery was sentenced to 121 months, closing out the federal case tied to a BB-gun attack on the owner. Public Health (Montgomery): Health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in Montgomery’s Dalraida neighborhood, urging precautions. Community & Local Life: United Way of Lee County kicked off its annual campaign by packing 50,000 meals for the Food Bank of East Alabama. Economy & Energy: FERC approved a $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline expansion into Butler, Alabama, despite protests. Sports (Alabama): Alabama’s fall camp continued with day two practice observations, while Auburn announced downtown parking will be free Aug. 10-14.
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