The Lede is Alabama Media Group’s daily dive into the news of the day, curated by our team of reporters, editors and producers. Here are five things you missed last week if you aren’t subscribing:

· In our weekly Sunday Q&A, Satsuma City Schools Superintendent Tim Guinn talked about how his coastal system prioritizes student mental health and getting back to basics.

· Investigative reporter Mary Helene Hall shined a light on how nearly impossible it is to get a rape kit in one of the fastest growing areas in Alabama – Baldwin County.

· AL.com’s Lawrence Specker offered an insightful look at the career and life of musician Kristy Lee.

· The Lede’s Margaret Kates took a look at how chemical companies found to pollute are fighting aspects of a cleanup order for the town of McIntosh in court.

· Kates also pointed out that Baldwin County’s hot housing prices are heading to a buyer’s market making expert think now is the time to act if you want to buy.

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