SUMMARY: Good morning! Bill and Shamani Baker kick off Wednesday’s “News 5 Now,” sharing top stories. The Mobile City Council will vote on mayor Sandy Stimpson’s Riverwalk Plaza project, featuring luxury hotels and retail spaces. Residents discussed a proposed 600-home subdivision in Saraland, raising concerns about water drainage. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is nearing the opening of its new medical tower. Pro Plate is establishing a new steel facility in Mobile County, expected to create 30 jobs. The South Alabama Jaguars ended a six-year rivalry drought against Troy. Don’t forget the city’s tree lighting on November 15! Tune in for CBS mornings and more news.

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SUMMARY: A chilly evening is settling over Central Alabama with Birmingham’s temperature at 54 degrees, expected to drop overnight. A north wind of 10 mph, gusting to 20, will create a brisk chill, especially during the morning when temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid to upper 30s. Brrr! Expect patchy frost Thursday morning due to calmer winds. The average high is typically in the mid-70s, making this cold snap more than 10 degrees below normal. By the weekend, temperatures will warm up to the low 70s, with no rain expected in the forecast for the next week.

Coldest air so far this season is moving into Alabama, The weather forecast is chilly tomorrow and feeling cold on Thursday morning with patchy frost

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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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