Healthcare & Immigration: A possible closure of Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital is raising alarms that visa-dependent doctors could be forced to leave quickly, disrupting care and future recruitment. Food & Culture: At the James Beard Awards, chef Adrian Torres framed the night as joy over fear, spotlighting immigrant roots and DACA identity amid a tense political backdrop. Local Faith & LGBTQ Pride: In Mobile, Pastor Travis Johnson pushed back on City-sponsored LGBTQ Pride observance, calling for child-protection banners and questioning public funding for Pride promotion. Business Honors: Alabama’s Business Hall of Fame announced seven new Class of 2026 inductees, with the ceremony set for Nov. 12 in Birmingham. Tech & Jobs: Google pledged $1.5 billion to expand its Jackson County data center, covering energy costs and adding workforce and education initiatives. Education & Youth: Auburn held its first Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony, while MSU’s Summer Scholars On Stage prepares a free public “Face the Music(Fest)” showcase. Community & Learning: Altitude Trampoline Park Huntsville partnered with The Transition Team to give students hands-on job skills through a summer program. Animals & Activism: A Wisconsin beagle breeding/research facility is shutting down, with 475 dogs headed to a Florida rescue for care and adoption.