AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Funding: State Sen. Matt Woods helped secure a $25,000 Alabama Tourism Department grant for the 2026 Metal Central Foothills Festival in Jasper, with the free music-and-food weekend set for Sept. 11-12. Big Travel Disruption: Interstate 20 reopened in St. Clair County after a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled scrap metal across westbound lanes, causing major delays. Roadwork in Tuscaloosa: Closures are coming as Phase III of the MLK Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway project begins, targeting the railroad bridge span and widening access between downtown and West Tuscaloosa. Outdoor & Nature: Talladega National Forest is adding 1,446 acres in Clay County to protect wildlife habitat and scenic views along the Pinhoti Trail. Local Events & Spotlight: Cullman’s Abby Sosa is among 17 Alabama students competing for Miss Alabama June 3-6 at Samford University in Birmingham. Gulf Coast Travel Buzz: Orange Beach’s Nest Fest returns to Waterfront Park, and Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop is slated to open June 24 in Cornersville, near I-65. Safety Watch: Alabama Power-linked water issues on Coosa Mountain continue to spark complaints from residents.
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