Alabama Agriculture: The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is now taking applications for its Century and Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs, honoring family farms that have shaped the state’s agriculture for generations. Federal Infrastructure: Rep. Robert Aderholt announced Marshall County won a $16.17M BUILD grant to replace the Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road, a project aimed at improving safety and reliability for residents, school buses, emergency vehicles, farmers and businesses. Defense Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin is set to accelerate THAAD interceptor production after a major $35B U.S. award, with Alabama tied to the work through Redstone Arsenal contracting. Energy & Cost Pressure: AAA says the national gas price average is down for a fifth straight week, landing at about $3.91/gal, while demand remains high heading into the July 4 travel rush. Nuclear Policy: The NRC proposed changes to speed up new reactor construction and modernize radiation safety rules, including more flexible, risk-informed approaches. Local Safety: Alabama Cooperative Extension is reminding residents to follow fireworks rules and take precautions, especially with dry grass and wooded areas. Workforce Training: Alabama is expanding Workforce Pell eligibility for short-term job training and credentials. Data Centers & Growth: QTS confirmed plans for a proposed data center campus in Bessemer, as other Alabama cities weigh pauses on new data center development.