Here's what you missed last week: Madison County has been named the best county to live in Alabama by education research platform, Niche.com. Shelby County ranked second and Lee County third, with all achieving an A+ overall grade. World Atlas recently released its list of the 9 “most laid-back towns in the South,” and Guntersville made the cut. Guntersville offers picturesque views and plenty of outdoor recreation, like fishing, boating, hiking and birding. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week announced Japan’s commitment of up to $40 billion for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Alabama and Tennessee. The reactors will be located at the Bellefonte site in Alabama, producing 300 megawatts each—enough to power 200,000 to 300,000 homes. Ken McFeeters, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Alabama, has filed a lawsuit challenging Senator Tommy Tuberville's residency, claiming he does not meet the seven-year residency requirement for governor. ...