SUMMARY: The Mobile Police Department’s mounted unit patrols Downtown Mobile, riding 1,300-pound horses to enhance safety during events like concerts and Mardi Gras. Officer John Schaer, a key trainer for the unit, ensures both officers and horses are prepared for various scenarios, including crowd control and emergency situations. The mounted unit can effectively replace 5 to 10 officers in manpower, fostering community trust and interaction. Recently, Officer Schaer received the “Smiles Behind the Shield” award for his dedication. The officers encourage community engagement, inviting people to approach and interact with the horses during events.

Smiles Behind the Shield – John Schaffer

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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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