Workforce & AI: A new report-style look at Alabama workers warns AI could reshape jobs fast, pushing some employers to hire fewer people or replace roles entirely. Local Education & Jobs: Alabama launched its “Alabama Career Pathways” website and unveiled plans for a $40M DeKalb County CTE center to steer students into high-demand careers. Elections & Voting: Alabama’s GOP special primary for Aug. 11 is nearing; Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded voters of the Monday registration deadline and absentee rules. Public Safety Tech: Communities are weighing Flock license-plate reader cameras—promising crime-fighting help while raising privacy and tracking concerns. State Courts & Corrections: A federal judge ended more than a decade of DOJ oversight at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women after compliance findings. Politics in Jefferson County: Reporting details spending by suspended probate judge Yashiba Blanchard on consulting firms, including election-related services. Sports & Campus: Alabama A&M opens fall camp Thursday; UA student groups’ “fan color schedule” for 2026 home games sparked backlash after a post was deleted. Health: SSI recipients in Alabama will see two July payments in 2026, with August skipped due to the calendar.