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A serious road accident occurred Saturday evening on the D914 in the Pyrénées-Orientales, in southern France. A 30-year-old man was rushed to hospital in an absolute emergency, according to the regional newspaper L'Indépendant. Details about the cause of the crash and the man's condition have not been released.
- 2Deborah Price Williams shares favorite recipes in Southern Hospitality column▼Southern Hospitality | Deborah Price Williams shares favorites from recipe collection
Deborah Price Williams is sharing favorite recipes from her personal collection in the latest installment of the Southern Hospitality feature in the Opelika Observer. The column highlights her top picks for readers, continuing a series of home-cooking and hospitality pieces popular with local audiences in the Opelika, Alabama area.
- 3Israeli forces damaged 82% of Gaza buildings, statistics bureau says▼Israeli forces have damaged 82% of all buildings in Gaza since October 2023: PCBS
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reports that Israeli forces have damaged 82% of all buildings in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. The figure underscores the scale of destruction across the territory, where homes, schools, hospitals and infrastructure have been hit by more than a year of Israeli military operations following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
- 4Neuman Hotel Group's 15-year ownership of Ashland resort recalled▼Lithia Springs Resort and Wine Garden in Ashland was purchased by the Neuman Hotel Group 15 years ago.
Lithia Springs Resort and Wine Garden in Ashland, Oregon, was purchased by the Neuman Hotel Group fifteen years ago. The resort, known for its mineral springs and wine garden, has remained part of the group's Oregon portfolio since the acquisition, a milestone now being noted in local coverage of the southern Oregon hospitality scene.
- 5Two killed, 25 hospitalized in Georgia block party shooting●2 killed, 25 taken to the hospital after shooting at southern Georgia homecoming block party https:// fed.brid.gy/r/http
A shooting at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, left two people dead and 25 others taken to hospital, authorities say. The attack struck a community celebration in the small southern Georgia town, and police are investigating who opened fire and why. The large number of casualties has drawn national attention to gun violence at public gatherings.
- 6WVU Medicine Princeton welcomes Dr. Alisha Shrestha to Bluefield practice▼WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Alisha Shrestha to Bluefield Internal Medicine
Dr. Alisha Shrestha has joined Bluefield Internal Medicine, part of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, expanding the hospital system's internal medicine services in southern West Virginia. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital announced the hiring, adding Shrestha to its network of providers serving patients in the Bluefield area.
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South County Health, a Rhode Island health care provider, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, giving its physicians access to Mayo Clinic expertise for patient care. The announcement was reported by regional news outlet WPRI. Membership in the network allows participating hospitals to collaborate with the Minnesota-based clinic without a merger or affiliation transfer.
- 8Southern Ocean Medical Center Introduces Acupuncture Services▼Getting to the Point — Acupuncture Arrives at Southern Ocean Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center, part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network in New Jersey, has added acupuncture to its care offerings. The hospital says the service brings this complementary therapy, often used for pain management and stress relief, to patients in the southern Ocean County area. The announcement highlights the medical center's effort to broaden integrative medicine options for local residents.
- 9Hainan hospital integrates Li medicine into wellness services▼Hospital in China's Hainan integrates Li medicine with health, wellness services-Xinhua
A hospital in China's southern island province of Hainan has begun integrating traditional Li medicine, the ethnic minority healing practices of the Li people, into its health and wellness offerings. The move reflects a broader effort in China to preserve and commercialise traditional ethnic medicine, and to position Hainan as a destination for medical tourism and wellness travel.
- 10Two killed in California helicopter crash near Catalina Island●California helicopter crash kills two people and leaves two hospitalized https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/01
A medical helicopter crashed near Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California, killing two people and leaving two others hospitalized. Emergency services responded to the wreck, and the surviving victims were transported for treatment. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and authorities are expected to investigate. The incident is drawing wide attention given the aircraft was on a medical mission.
- 11South County Health first in Rhode Island to join Mayo Clinic Care Network●South County Health becomes first health system in Rhode Island to join Mayo Clinic Care Network | Newswise
South County Health has become the first health system in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The membership gives its clinicians access to Mayo Clinic expertise, including second opinions and specialist consultations, while patients can continue receiving care locally. It marks a notable expansion of Mayo Clinic's collaborative network into southern Rhode Island's health care landscape.
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Michelin has recognised seven hotels across the American South with its new Michelin Keys, the hospitality equivalent of its restaurant stars. Garden & Gun highlighted the seven properties, putting a spotlight on the region's growing standing in high-end travel. The honour marks the first wave of Michelin Keys awarded in the South, and travel writers and hoteliers are weighing what the recognition means for the area's luxury tourism market.
- 13Josie Bryant takes helm of Baptist Health Floyd Food and Nutrition Services▼Josie Bryant excited to lead Baptist Health Floyd's Food and Nutrition Services department
Josie Bryant has been appointed to lead the Food and Nutrition Services department at Baptist Health Floyd, and says she is excited to take on the role. The appointment is being covered by local news in southern Indiana, where the hospital serves the New Albany and Louisville-area community.