Data Centers & Local Authority: Alabama counties pushing back on data center plans are running into a legal wall—officials in Lowndes County say they lack zoning power to impose bans or moratoriums, a fight that’s now drawing statewide attention. Permitting Watch: A permit filed for a 2,000,000-square-foot Brookwood data center plan names Applied Digital as the developer and details stormwater runoff routing, adding new clarity to a months-long local debate. Banking & Markets: Regions Financial’s stock story stays in focus after Q2 results showed adjusted EPS of $0.68 and a credit-loss provision that fell sharply, with management reaffirming its 2026 outlook. Business Growth: BendPak broke ground on its Donald R. Henthorn Industrial Complex in Mobile County, signaling continued Southeast manufacturing expansion. Workforce & Community: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced a large Selma job fair with dozens of employers across major industries. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras face mounting criticism and vandalism amid privacy concerns, including reports of misuse by some agencies. Health & Food Safety: The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce continues to widen, with new deaths reported in Michigan. Consumer Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker data shows multiple Alabama cities tied for elevated scam-report counts in June, including Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville.