Defense & Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin cut the ribbon on an 88,000-square-foot Next Generation Interceptor facility in Courtland, aiming to ramp missile defense production and grow its Alabama workforce. Retail Development: Irondale finalized a $105 million Costco deal for a 152,000-square-foot store plus gas, with 200–300 expected jobs. Local Economic Revitalization: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed unveiled a plan to revitalize west Montgomery, with the Fairview Farmers Market transformation as a key 18-month project to boost fresh-food access and spur investment. Energy & Resilience: Alabama Power reported more than 113,000 outages after severe windy storms, with restoration crews deployed statewide. Elections & Governance: Alabama election experts warned the U.S. Supreme Court that an emergency switch to Alabama’s 2023 congressional map could force last-minute voter reassignment and raise risks of confusion and wrong ballots. Workforce & Inclusion: Jim Click Automotive was honored nationally for expanding disability employment opportunities through the AbilityOne program. Community & Food Access: Grace Klein Community expanded FeedBHM into Clay, Trussville and Pinson with a new outreach location.