FBI Takes Custody of 148 Untested Sexual Assault Kits From Prichard Police
Fewer than half of the 247 sexual assault kits held by the Prichard Police Department have been processed. The FBI has now taken custody of the remaining evidence and is…
Flomaton Asks to Be Placed in the West End as Escambia County Splits Its Health Care Authority
The Flomaton Town Council has adopted a resolution asking to be included in the western service area when the Escambia County Health Care Authority is divided in two, a decision…
Recovery Leaders Say a Year of Brain Healing Is Key to Beating Opioid Addiction
MOBILE, Ala. — As the opioid crisis continues to grip communities across Alabama, a growing number of recovery advocates are focusing their efforts on a less visible casualty of addiction:…
Mobile County Flu Tests Surpassed Prior Season’s Total Early in 2018
Mobile County recorded 1,148 positive flu tests by Jan. 19, 2018, exceeding the total from the prior flu season as cases peaked unusually early.
Mobile Approves New Humana Health Plan for City Retirees
Mobile's City Council unanimously approved a new Humana supplemental health plan for about 775 retirees, aiming to save the city $1.5 million.
USA Health Opens New Physicians Building Near Mobile’s Children’s & Women’s Hospital
USA Health System is building a new physicians office building across from Children's & Women's Hospital in Mobile with 153 exam rooms.
‘Vape a Vet’ Booth at Mobile Convention Center Aims to Help Veterans Quit Smoking
A nonprofit called Vape a Vet showcased free e-cigarette starter kits for veterans at a vaping trade show inside the Mobile Convention Center.
Monroeville Man’s Heart Attack Recovery Tied to Mobile’s Azalea Trail Run
A Monroeville man credits Mobile's Azalea Trail Run with saving his life after a 2000 heart attack, and now helps others cross the finish line each year.
Heavy Rain Triggers Sewage Overflow in Baldwin County
A Robertsdale lift station overflowed after heavy overnight rainfall, sending more than 10,000 gallons of sewage into Rock Creek in Baldwin County.
Mobile County Health Department Urges Flu Precautions as Cases Climb
Mobile County health officials reported hundreds of confirmed flu cases this winter and urged residents to take basic precautions to slow the spread.