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1. Cheapest gas stations in Alabama (blackbeltnewsnetwork.com) — Several Montgomery gas stations currently rank among the cheapest in Alabama, including Costco on Eastchase Parkway, Walmart on Federal Drive, and the Alabama National Guard station on Cong W L Dickinson Drive. If you're filling up soon, these prices—ranging from $3.73 to $3.77—could help you decide where to stop and stretch your fuel budget a bit further.
2. 2 arrested, guns & drugs seized in early morning Montgomery police raid (wsfa.com) — Montgomery police carried out a major early-morning raid in midtown near Ann Street and I-85, arresting two people and seizing drugs, guns, and cash. Multiple specialized units, including SWAT and K-9, took part as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, and both suspects now face serious federal trafficking charges that authorities say aim to protect nearby children and neighborhoods.
3. Huntingdon Ranked in U.S. News Top Private Colleges Regional-South (huntingdon.edu) — Huntingdon College in Montgomery has earned a no. 11 spot among U.S. News' Top Private Regional Colleges in the South and no. 13 for best value. Leaders say the ranking reflects steady enrollment growth and a close-knit campus where local students can find strong pre-professional programs and a residential community focused on faith, character, and purpose.
4. Fourteen Health Care Organizations Seeking or Exiting Bankruptcy in 2026 Include a Los Angeles Safety-Net Hospital (medicaldaily.com) — Jackson Hospital in Montgomery has officially exited bankruptcy after securing a four-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, helping stabilize local access to care. The update comes in a broader look at 14 hospitals and health companies nationwide navigating Chapter 11 or Chapter 9, with special concern for rural and safety-net facilities facing rising costs and tight reimbursement.
5. Alabama Attorney General Leads 20-State Coalition Seeking Greater Oversight of GLP-1 Drug Ingredient Imports (calhounjournal.com) — From his office in Montgomery, Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 20-state push for tighter federal oversight of foreign ingredients used in popular compounded GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide. The coalition is urging tougher scrutiny of the FDA's import "Green List," citing safety and national security concerns after a Chinese supplier was removed for alleged manufacturing and labeling problems.
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