AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpecial Election Focus: Gov. Kay Ivey is urging voters in Alabama’s 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th congressional districts to turn out Tuesday for special primary elections, with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and photo ID required. Education & Reading: Alabama schools are returning to phonics-based instruction under a new law that bans the “three-cueing” guessing approach, aiming to strengthen early literacy. Local Schools & Safety: Fort Payne City Schools reopened after a Monday lockdown tied to a reported safety threat that police now believe was a hoax. Community Leadership: Christi Turner was named principal of Buckatunna School, bringing decades of Mobile County experience to the role. Arts & Culture: Andrew J. Walker, formerly director of the Amon Carter Museum, is now chief curatorial and strategic executive at Fort Works Art in Fort Worth. Environment & Growth: Brookwood activists are preparing to challenge a recently approved data center permit, raising concerns about impacts to Hurricane Creek and nearby waterways. Community Events: Cullman’s North Alabama Agriplex is set to host its Harvest to Home fundraiser dinner and auctions Aug. 27.
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