SUMMARY: A juvenile was shot and killed in Mobile’s Skyland neighborhood tonight. Officers discovered the victim around 6:45 PM on Arcus Lane, an area currently cordoned off as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Mobile Police Chief William Jackson stated that details are still emerging, and the victim’s identity and age remain unknown. There’s speculation about whether the incident is connected to Halloween activities, but no confirmation has been made. Authorities plan to release more information tomorrow as the investigation continues. Law enforcement remains present at the scene.

A boy is dead after a shooting occurred Thursday night near Skyland Park, according to Mobile Police Chief William Jackson.
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SUMMARY: Rain is currently falling in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama, particularly affecting areas near the amphitheater and entertainment district. Live Doppler shows steady rain from Lurleen Wallace Boulevard to Oliver Lock and Dam, with heavy rain moving northeast towards Adamsville by 7:40 PM. Communities like Pleasant Grove and Hueytown have about 45-50 minutes of dry weather left for trick-or-treating. By late evening, rain is expected in Birmingham, possibly affecting the morning commute. A maximum of half an inch of rain is anticipated in areas like Marion County, with temperatures cooling from today‘s high of 84°F to 78°F on Friday.

Halloween Soaker! Rain will be likely west of I-59 Thursday night into Friday morning ahead of a warm weekend forecast

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SUMMARY: The Department of Public Health has confirmed outbreaks of whooping cough in four counties in North Alabama: Madison, Limestone, Lauderdale, and Jackson. Reports indicate an increase in cases primarily among older children and teenagers, rather than the usual vulnerable infants and young children. Dr. Chris Bryan, a pediatric specialist, highlighted the concerning trend during a news briefing. Public health officials are working to address these outbreaks and encourage vaccination to prevent further spread of the disease.

ADPH confirmed to News 19 Thursday afternoon that it has received reports of whooping cough outbreaks in schools in Madison, Limestone, Lauderdale and Jackson Counties. It also reported outbreaks in Dallas and Baldwin Counties.

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