SUMMARY: Baldwin County has officially named its new medical tower “Baldwin Heal,” housing advanced surgical facilities, an outpatient surgery center, and an expanded Intensive Care Unit. The second floor is dedicated to Women’s and Children‘s health. CEO Margaret Roelly emphasizes that patient care remains a community priority, reflecting the local connections of staff and patients. With the tower’s opening, 40 new doctors have joined the staff, with more hiring anticipated. The facility aims to provide state-of-the-art services for residents, with patient transfers beginning October 26 and surgeries slated for October 28, enhancing healthcare accessibility in the community.

A multi-million dollar expansion of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is almost complete with the opening of a new 5-story medical tower and a new name. The expansion is not only bricks and mortar, it’s also an upgrade in medical services at the hospital.

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SUMMARY: The search for Alexis Velasquez Gonzalez, the man accused of setting a building on fire in Boaz, has ended with his arrest. He faces charges of second-degree arson and third-degree burglary following a fire at the old Mount Vernon Market on Roger Avenue. Police conducted interviews with witnesses to gather evidence related to the incident. The community has come together to support those affected by the fire.

The search for a man accused of setting a building on fire Monday morning in Boaz is over.

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SUMMARY: Temperatures across the region are currently in the low 60s to low 70s, with a cool front expected to bring lower temperatures over the next few days. Clear skies are predominant now, but winds of 10-15 mph will lead to chilly evening conditions, dropping temperatures into the upper 30s overnight. Morning frost is likely on Thursday, with most areas staying above freezing. Highs will be in the low 60s, significantly below the average mid-70s for this time of year. However, temperatures will gradually warm up by the weekend, returning to the mid-70s by Saturday.

Alabama’s weather forecast gets chilly as colder air moves in dropping lows into the 30s, Some patchy frost possible on Thursday

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