AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Retail: Publix is changing express checkout in-store (phasing out the “10 items or less” rule) and expanding its GreenWise frozen berry recall after E. coli concerns, with the FDA upgrading the recall to its highest risk level; Canada says no evidence the recalled berries reached its market. Legal & Media: An Alabama federal jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million in a defamation case tied to a mistaken report about a University of Alabama basketball player’s presence at a deadly shooting. Banking & Local Growth: Bank Independent opened a new Hartselle sales office, signaling continued investment in the community. Health Care Leadership: NEA Baptist Memorial named Craig Earley as CEO, continuing a broader leadership shuffle across the Baptist Memorial system. Energy & Business Costs: GasBuddy data shows Mobile County’s lowest premium price at $3.79 for the week ending Aug. 15, underscoring ongoing fuel price volatility. Public Policy & Housing: Cities are turning to AI to speed housing permitting, supported by new federal funding for local permitting innovation. Workforce & Corrections: Alabama’s pardons and paroles pilot is expanding to include workforce development referrals for people under supervision. Business Expansion: BJ’s Wholesale Club announced a new Tyler, Texas store, with the company also listing an Alabama location in its expansion pipeline.
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