AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArts & Community: Gadsden’s 38th Art in Gadsden juried exhibition drew a standing-room crowd, with Beth Appleton taking Best of Show for “My Sister’s Earrings.” Back-to-School: “Community Corner” spotlights back-to-school support, from supplies to services that help kids start the year confident. Local Culture Calendar: Mobile’s Loyola Art Show returns Aug. 21–22, bringing 60+ juried artists and thousands of collectors to downtown. Health & Access: Alsana expands bulimia care with virtual and in-person options, aiming to improve access to evidence-based treatment. Education & Opportunity: Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences opens with 79 students, a tuition-free residential specialty school built to tackle the state’s healthcare workforce gaps. Civic Life: Alabama Democrats elect Sen. Bobby Singleton as party chairman, setting up a high-stakes run-up to November. Food & Fun: Coastal Alabama’s 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge hits Orange Beach Aug. 22, with bacon-themed competition and a People’s Choice vote. Public Safety: Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings are back across the region, with guidance to limit outdoor activity and check on neighbors. Legal Access: A nonprofit reports nearly two-thirds of Alabama counties are “legal deserts,” leaving many residents without nearby attorneys.
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