AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Recall: FDA upgraded Publix’s frozen GreenWise organic blueberry and mixed-berry recall to a Class I, its highest risk level, citing potential E. coli contamination; affected 10-oz items were distributed in Alabama and seven other states and should be discarded or returned for a refund. Defense & Manufacturing: Hanwha Defense USA won the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon contract for K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes—six 8x8 vehicles delivered on an accelerated schedule with options for 12 more—supporting testing and potential future production; Hanwha is standing up howitzer production in Opelika, Alabama. Local Governance & Data Centers: Harpersville approved a 6-month data center moratorium and will hold public informational sessions to study economic and infrastructure impacts. Business Growth: Red Light Method opened its 18th location in Huntsville, marking the third opening by its Tennessee-Alabama franchise group in just over a year. Fraud & Enforcement: Federal prosecutors indicted a Pinson tax preparer and a Center Point tax preparer on alleged schemes involving false tax returns tied to geothermal heat pump credits. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker shows Alabama cities including Steele and New Hope tied for low-to-mid ranks in July scam reports, with online purchase scams driving losses. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported the lowest E85 price in Lauderdale County at $3.39 for the week ending Aug. 8.
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