Rural Healthcare Funding: Gov. Kay Ivey announced 138 grants totaling more than $144 million under Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program, aiming to boost access and outcomes across rural counties. Power & Courts: A Shelby County judge set a preliminary injunction hearing in an Alabama Power eminent domain fight, with a property owner challenging the company’s process and compensation approach. EV Charging Expansion: bp pulse rolled out ultrafast EV charging in Alabama, with its first site in the state at a TravelCenters of America location in Grand Bay. Workforce & Schools: Tuscaloosa City Schools launched a Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program pairing students with local businesses for hands-on, credit-bearing experiences. Energy Costs: Alabama Power says summer heat is driving higher electricity use and bills; the utility is pushing Home Energy Reports to help customers track and cut consumption. Local Economy & Jobs: A new $40 million lumber treatment facility is planned in North Carolina by a company founded in Alabama, highlighting ongoing regional manufacturing investment. SNAP Pressure: A national report says SNAP enrollment keeps falling as tightened work requirements reduce benefits for millions. Business & Finance: Attorney General Hilgers co-led a coalition warning Big Four accounting firms about climate-related financial activism and potential conflicts that could raise costs for small businesses. Community Spotlight: Cullman marked the passing of Roy Drinkard, a longtime business and civic leader and the nation’s oldest living U.S. Marine.