Medical Center Sued For Newborn Death + New Police Chief Named

Happy Monday, people of Mobile! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Mobile:

1. A Mobile mother is suing Springhill Medical Center for the death of her newborn daughter last year. When Teiranni Kidd gave birth in July of 2019, her baby's umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck, which caused major brain damage that led to her passing nine months later. Kidd alleges that a cyberattack on Springhill at the time of delivery resulted in the failure of electronic devices, so doctors couldn’t properly monitor her child’s condition. The lawsuit claims the medical center didn't do enough to prevent the attack and downplayed its severity. (WEAR)
2. Major Paul Prine has been announced by Mayor Sandy Stimpson as Mobile's next police chief. Prine is a 26-year law enforcement veteran, most recently serving in the MPD's Field Operations Division. His appointment is subject to final approval by the Mobile City Council. (FOX10 News)
3. The Mobile History Museum launched a new interactive children’s exhibit this weekend focused on Mobile’s French Colonial period. (WKRG News 5)
4. The Mobile Police Department and the Vigor High School football team joined community peace organizations at Figures Park on Saturday for a "Stop the Violence" walk honoring lost loved ones. (NBC 15 WPMI)
5. For her Youth Leadership project with Mobile United, 17-year-old Sarah Beth Bexley painted a mural behind Moe’s BBQ on Dauphin Street showcasing the things that make Mobile special. (WKRG News 5)

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About me: Samantha Friedlander is an avid reader and writer who loves storytelling. She is a freelance writer for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. She has a dual degree in English and Psychology.