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One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care.

Mobile is celebrating National Community Development Week through April 5, with several events highlighting local resources offered through the city's Neighborhood Development Department. This is being done to recognize and highlight critical programs and services supported with federal funding.

Alabama's governor is seeking federal assistance for five more Alabama counties that suffered damage from severe weather last week.Gov. Robert Bentley…

Alabama is getting nearly $120 million in federal assistance to help with recovery from the deadly tornadoes in April 2011. Gov. Robert Bentley announced…

Most of Alabama's request for $9.4 million in federal assistance following Hurricane Isaac would pay for beach repair or sand removal. The state released…