AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Infrastructure: PowerSouth Energy Cooperative is expanding its Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, adding a second advanced-class Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbine with a 25-year service agreement, plus EPC support from Burns & McDonnell—aimed at meeting rising demand tied to electrification, reshoring, and AI. STEM & Education Leadership: UF is holding forums with presidential finalist Stuart R. Bell, a former UA president and engineering professor, as the university nears its next president selection. Public Safety & Health: A $5M federal earmark is secured for engineering and environmental studies for the Haleyville I-22 connector (ALDOT work expected to take about a year). Broadband Expansion: Kinetic says it has surpassed 2 million fiber premises passed across its 18-state footprint after scaling construction teams and partnerships. Community Tech/Training: Sanders Flight Training temporarily relocates planes from Walker County Airport-Bevill Field to Hamilton while the runway is resurfaced. Local STEM Community: Auburn student James “Weston” Higginbotham remains missing in Japan; police are using surveillance and search efforts continue amid storm conditions.
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