CDL Fraud Probe: Federal DHS and DOT investigators are looking into about 75 commercial driver’s license schools nationwide for alleged fraud, including improper certifications, falsified training records, and skipped required instruction—coming after Alabama tightened rules for foreign-issued licenses and made fraudulent presentation a crime. Community Grants: Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation awarded $1.3 million in Community Impact Grants to nonprofits tackling food insecurity, housing, mental health, and care access across Polk and nearby counties. Aerospace & Education: Alabama higher-ed leaders are showcasing aviation and aerospace programs and partnerships at the Farnborough International Airshow, aiming to strengthen industry ties and talent pipelines. Immunology Career Boost: Alabama State University professor Manoj Mishra was appointed to a national American Association of Immunologists career development committee, reflecting the university’s research and health-disparities work. Long-Term Care Milestone: The Alabama Nursing Home Association marks 75 years supporting skilled long-term care, highlighting the workforce and resident needs that are only growing more complex. Voting Rights & Organizing: First United Methodist Church in Pasadena will host Katy Hickman to discuss empowering voters of color, immigrant rights, and election mobilization efforts that include Alabama. Back-to-School Prep: Gov. Ivey is urging families to use Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (July 17–19) for tax-free school supplies and related items. Higher Ed Leadership: Baldwin County selected interim superintendent Marty McRae as the new superintendent, with a focus on safety and making the district more competitive. Civil Rights on Campus: A College and Cultural Experience Tour took 32 Pine Bluff-area high school scholars on a weeklong trip centered on colleges and Civil Rights Movement history.