SUMMARY: The University of Mobile closed today as students and faculty mourn the unexpected death of basketball player Kaden Francis. The Rams were excused from classes to honor him after he was found unresponsive in the locker room and died shortly after. A prayer vigil was held in remembrance of the dedicated athlete, known for his commitment to the game. Friends and community members expressed their grief over the loss of someone so young and promising in his career. The cause of Francis’s death remains undetermined, and the university president has released a statement acknowledging the tragedy.

Classes at the University of Mobile were canceled on Wednesday as the campus gathered to mourn the unexpected loss of men’s basketball player, Kaiden Francis.
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SUMMARY: The weather in Coleman is expected to be chilly, with temperatures dropping into the low 50s. The Christkindlmarkt celebration begins tomorrow at Depot Park, with a high of 57 degrees but blustery conditions. Wind chills will feel much colder, especially in the morning, with lows around 38 degrees. Gusts may exceed 20 mph, particularly on Thursday. Friday morning will be cold with wind chills as low as 26 in Cullman. Frost is anticipated Saturday, though temperatures will rise to 58 later in the day. Warmer weather is expected next week, reaching nearly 70 degrees by Monday.

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SUMMARY: A woman and her five children are now homeless after their Baldwin County home was destroyed by a fire early this morning. The blaze occurred in the Stonebridge neighborhood, with firefighters responding to a 911 call between 1:30 and 2:00 AM. Abby Granson awoke to an orange glow from the back of the house, which was engulfed in smoke and fire upon arrival of the firefighters. The house is a total loss, and the fire, which started on the back deck, is being investigated as suspicious by the State Fire Marshal. Fortunately, all family members are safe.

A fire in the Stonebridge neighborhood off Highway 31 has left a single mother and her five children homeless. FULL STORY: …

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