AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoAlabama’s Maritime Legacy: The SS United States, moved through Alabama for cleanup, is scheduled to be sunk off Florida on Wednesday to create an artificial reef; a land-based museum will preserve its history. Black History & Arts: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Institute is showing “Historically Black,” an exhibit on Alabama’s 14 historically Black colleges and community colleges, with archival materials from Alabama A&M, through Dec. 12. Libraries & LGBTQ+ Rights: Three authors and Read Freely Alabama are suing the state library board over rules restricting transgender-related books, saying the policy limits what libraries can acquire. Education: All Thomasville High seniors have met at least one state college- and career-readiness benchmark. A separate report points to gains statewide but lingering gaps in college affordability. Health: UAB specialists urge patients considering GLP-1 medications to discuss risks with a clinician and report persistent stomach problems, hair loss or vision changes. Local Life: Tuscaloosa ranks fourth among the nation’s mid-sized sports cities, driven largely by strong support for its college teams.
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