Southeast Health has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, becoming the first hospital in Alabama to be part of the prestigious collaboration.
The partnership gives Southeast Health physicians access to Mayo Clinic’s world-renowned expertise, clinical resources, and advanced digital technologies while allowing patients to continue receiving care close to home.
“Being invited to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network is a tremendous honor for Southeast Health and a meaningful milestone for the patients and communities we serve,” said Rick Sutton, CEO of Southeast Health and president of the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. “This collaboration allows our physicians to access Mayo Clinic’s expertise while ensuring patients can continue receiving high-quality care right here at home.”
Through the network, Southeast Health healthcare professionals can combine their understanding of local patient needs with Mayo Clinic specialists when reviewing complex cases.
“We are pleased to welcome Southeast Health into the Mayo Clinic Care Network,” said Dr. Ryan Uitti, medical director of Mayo Clinic Platform. “This collaboration highlights their commitment to excellence and improving care for patients across this region.”
Membership provides Southeast Health providers access to several Mayo Clinic tools and services, including AskMayoExpert, a clinical reference tool covering hundreds of medical conditions; eConsults, which connect physicians with Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions; and eBoards, live video conferences that allow medical teams to discuss complex cases with a Mayo Clinic panel.
Healthcare professionals will also have access to Mayo Clinic consulting services, educational resources for patients, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Southeast Health will remain an independent healthcare system while joining a global network of more than 45 healthcare organizations collaborating to improve patient care.
Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. The system includes a 420-bed medical center, a large network of primary and specialty care clinics, the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, and programs focused on improving health across the region.
The Enterprise Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual connected to a robbery investigation.
The incident occurred on February 14, 2026, around 10:00 p.m. near the 900 block of Daleville Avenue in Enterprise.
Investigators say the individual pictured is considered a person of interest in the case. Photos released by police show a distinct tattoo on the person’s right wrist, which may help with identification.
Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the case is asked to contact the Enterprise Police Department at (334) 347-2222 or submit an anonymous tip at www.enterprisepd.com.
Eleven students from across the state of Alabama gathered this week at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Training Center for the Alabama Tactical Officers Association (ATOA) Basic Tactical Operators Course.
Each student was awarded a scholarship through ATOA, allowing them to attend the intensive training completely free of charge, including lodging during the week-long program.
Over the course of more than 40 hours of continuous instruction from four experienced instructors, participants completed rigorous training covering a wide range of tactical skills. The course included small unit close-quarters battle (CQB) tactics, firearm proficiency, and specialized training involving distraction devices and chemical munitions. Students also earned certifications through Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) in both distraction device deployment and chemical munitions.
The training was made possible through the leadership of Eric Blankenship and the deputies of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, who provided high-level instruction throughout the course.
Officials also credited the program’s sponsors for helping make the training possible by providing equipment and resources for the students to use during the course. Many of the tools and skills gained during the week will now be taken back to the participants’ home agencies to enhance operations in their own communities.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 12:00 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched a possible self inflicted firearm assault on Iris Road. There were cautions the victim has made threats to law enforcement.
Multiple Houston County Sheriff Deputies responded emergency to the scene, to include Captain James Ivey. Cottonwood Rescue was also dispatched to the scene.
On arrival it was reported the 911 call was a third party. In the end the victim was not on the scene and reported to be ok. Per Captain James Ivey instructed Cottonwood Rescue they could return to service.
Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening after a motorcycle collided with a deer along Highway 51 North near County Road 148.
According to officials with the New Brockton Fire Department, the call came in around 6:19 p.m. on March 4 for a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a deer.
An off-duty first responder arrived quickly and found a male patient off the roadway. Units from New Brockton Fire Department and Enterprise Rescue Inc. arrived shortly afterward and began assessing the patient while other crews established a nearby landing zone for Enterprise Rescue Air.
Rescue 1, Attack 1, and Engine 4 from NBFD responded to the scene with a combined total of 12 firefighters assisting in the response.
Due to the nature of the incident, officials said no details about the patient’s injuries or photos from the crash scene will be released.
Officials thanked Coffee County Communications, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for their assistance during the response.
