Lucedale Spearfisherman Lands State-Record Red Hind
A Lucedale man has turned a day of socially distanced fishing into a place in the Mississippi record books. Harley Havard caught a red hind weighing 4 pounds, 7.36 ounces…
Mobile, Baldwin County 911 Centers Now Flag Homes of COVID-19 Patients for Responders
Mobile and Baldwin County 911 officials say they are flagging the addresses of confirmed COVID-19 patients in dispatch systems so police, firefighters and medics can take precautions, a practice its…
Coastal Alabama’s 2020 Census Response Climbs, but Gap With State Average Persists
Alabama's Census self-response rate rose to 44.9 percent by April 5, with Baldwin and Mobile counties improving but still trailing the state and national pace; Orange Beach and Dauphin Island…
How Mobile-Area Families and Businesses Reinvented Daily Life During the Early Days of COVID-19
As COVID-19 forced schools to close and daily life to slow down, Mobile-area families found new routines for exercise, learning and connection, while local businesses like Calagaz Printing and Perdido…
Ivey Orders Closure of Gyms, Salons and Other ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses Statewide
Gov. Kay Ivey ordered gyms, theaters, barbershops and other close-contact businesses statewide to close beginning March 28, a sweeping new step that stops short of a full shelter-in-place order.
Mobile County COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 18 as Statewide Testing Expands
Mobile County's confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to 18 as Alabama health officials reported 4,082 statewide tests and one confirmed death, with local leaders urging continued social distancing.
Alabama Schools to Stay Closed Rest of Year, Mobile County Prepares At-Home Learning Plan
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama's public schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year, with at-home learning to begin statewide April 6 as Mobile County Schools Superintendent…
Mobile Nail Salon Steps Up to Supply Providence Hospital With Masks and Gloves
A Mobile nail salon, Top Nails 2, donated about 1,300 gloves and 6,500 masks to Providence Hospital after a hospital pharmacist reached out to the local Vietnamese business community amid…
Infirmary Health Launches Appointment-Only COVID-19 Testing Sites in Baldwin County
Infirmary Health has opened three appointment-only COVID-19 testing sites in Baldwin County, directing residents with symptoms to call a nurse hotline before receiving a testing time and location.
Downtown Mobile Restaurants Lean on Loyal Customers to Weather COVID-19 Shutdown Orders
After a Mobile County Health Department order limited restaurants to to-go and drive-thru service only, downtown Mobile business owners say loyal customers have stepped up to help them stay afloat…