AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Leadership: Samford University hit a record enrollment milestone this fall, welcoming 6,522 students and its largest freshman class ever (1,270 first-year full-time students). Community & Culture: Gee’s Bend quilting tradition stays in the spotlight with a new Alabama Quilt Festival feature celebrating the enduring story of the community’s quilts. Education & Workforce: Calhoun Community College’s fall job fair in Huntsville (Sept. 15) brings 50+ employers together for free public hiring and résumé help. Sports & Pride: Alabama basketball restarts its 2027 recruiting class with four-star guard Chase Lumpkin’s commitment, praising the program’s culture and coaching. History & Place: Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission plans a free Underground Railroad presentation timed to International Underground Railroad Month, connecting local Kendall and Kane county stories to the anti-slavery movement. Public Safety & Service: North Alabama Airfest returns to Pryor Field Regional Airport Sept. 12–13 with aviation demos and family activities.
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