SUMMARY: The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk took place in downtown Mobile, attracting over 10,000 participants. The event highlights personal stories of battling breast cancer and celebrates increased survival rates due to early screenings and detection. Emcees Roseanne Haven and meteorologist Grant Skinner led the event, which aims to raise $200,000 for cancer research and support. Attendees expressed their gratitude for advancements in treatment and the importance of awareness, making the walk a meaningful and uplifting occasion for the community.

The event is a big draw for downtown Mobile at the end of October.

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SUMMARY: A death investigation is underway in Madison County following an incident early this morning. The sheriff’s office responded to a call around 3:40 AM in the 1000 block of Brownsboro Road in the Girly area, where a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Madison County Major Crimes Unit is handling the investigation, but further details have not yet been released. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

A death investigation is underway in Gurley after a person was found unresponsive in the 1000 block of Brownsboro Road Monday morning.

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SUMMARY: Weather conditions in Central Alabama feature vibrant fall colors despite a month of little rain, especially evident at Oak Mountain State Park. Recent temperatures reached the low 80s, with a noticeable dip expected by Halloween. As a cold front moves in, there’s a chance of rain Monday through Thursday, though mainly northwest of Jefferson County. Eastern areas may remain dry, while the western regions could experience measurable rain. Activity is likely to pick up late Halloween evening, especially further northwest, with scattered showers possibly lingering into Friday. Afterward, temperatures are expected to rebound back into the 80s over the weekend.

A cold front brings a chance of rain into Alabama’s Halloween forecast this week

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