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Last update: 39 minutes agoAuto Industry Watch: Mercedes-Benz is updating its Tuscaloosa-built GLE and GLS for the 2027 model year, leaning into “refresh, don’t restart” as EV costs and transitions stay uneven. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports show Choctaw County’s lowest regular at $4.09 (week ending May 9), while Dale County hit $3.87 and Lawrence County dipped to $3.84—still higher than the Alabama average of $4.03. Public Health: Mobile County Health warns residents about “gas station drugs,” flagging tianeptine and kratom as illegal in Alabama and tied to serious harms. Politics: Alabama GOP governor primary is set Tuesday with three candidates—Tommy Tuberville, Ken McFeeters, and Will Santivasci—amid a residency fight and a pending lawsuit. Workforce & Skills: A Michigan welder won the USA Weld Trials in Huntsville and will be the first woman to represent the U.S. at WorldSkills in China. Sports: LSU softball beat Virginia Tech 7-2 to reach the NCAA Super Regional, and Alabama’s summer heat is already driving energy-use tips from Alabama Power.
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