East Brewton Water Works Clerk Accused of Stealing More Than $46,000, Faces 70 Criminal Charges

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, AL (BuzzReport) — A city employee responsible for handling public funds is now at the center of a major criminal investigation after authorities say she stole tens of thousands of dollars while serving as a clerk for the East Brewton Water Works and Sewer Board. According to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, 38-year-old BJ Biddle voluntarily surrendered to authorities at approximately…

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Woman Found Dead Hanging From Tree Behind Vacant Home in Jackson; Police Launch Investigation

JACKSON, Miss. (BuzzReport) — Authorities in Jackson are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered hanging from a tree behind a vacant home earlier this week. According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, to the 500 block of Road of Remembrance after the woman’s body was discovered on the property.

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DA Opposes Travel Request by Indicted Cullman Business Owner Over AI Generated Letter

CULLMAN, AL. (The Buzz Report) — A former Cullman business owner facing a sweeping 20-count indictment tied to an alleged drug trafficking operation, forgery, and the unlawful practice of medicine is asking a judge to modify the conditions of her bond so she can travel out of state for what her attorney describes as a professional networking event. Prosecutors, however, are urging the court to deny the request, arguing that she poses a flight risk and alleging that documentation submitted in support of the trip appears to be fabricated using artificial intelligence.

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UPDATE: Prichard Code Enforcement Officer and Mobile County Constable Faces Seven Criminal Charges in Multiple Investigations

PRICHARD, AL. (The Buzz Report) — A Prichard code enforcement officer and elected Mobile County constable is now facing a total of seven criminal charges after prosecutors announced additional felony counts stemming from a separate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his election to public office. According to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, Albert McCreary has been charged with second-degree insurance fraud…

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Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Water on Dog River Drive North; Two People Detained

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A police pursuit involving a reported stolen vehicle came to a dramatic end Tuesday after the suspect vehicle entered the water along Dog River Drive North, prompting a large emergency response. According to authorities, officers responded to the 2200 block of Dog River Drive North after a vehicle being pursued by law enforcement left the roadway and entered the water.

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Mobile Man Arrested After Allegedly Dragging Officer During Traffic Stop, Leading Police on Pursuit

MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport) — A traffic stop in Mobile early Tuesday morning quickly escalated into a dangerous pursuit after a driver allegedly accelerated while an officer was interacting with him, briefly dragging the officer before fleeing the scene. According to the Mobile Police Department, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., when officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of…

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Baldwin County Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Bay Minette

BAY MINETTE, AL (BuzzReport)— A quick investigation by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Bay Minette man following the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old victim Monday afternoon. According to investigators, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 1:55 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a possible shooting at a residence on Wash Branch Road…

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Man Injured in Attempted Armed Robbery Shooting on Mobile Street; Police Searching for Suspect

Mobile, Alabama (BuzzReport)— Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Monday evening after police say an attempted armed robbery escalated into gunfire. On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 6:49 p.m., officers with the Mobile Police Department responded to the area of Eoline Street following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a…

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Multiple Trucks and Business at Mobile Trucking Company

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A 49-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he broke into several vehicles and a business while attempting to steal a commercial truck from a Mobile trucking company over the weekend. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded to Hud Trucking, located at 5565 Carol Plantation Service Road, at approximately 3:17 p.m.

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Investigation Underway After Man Dies in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Livingston Parish

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BuzzReport) — A man has died after being shot by a deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, prompting an investigation by the Louisiana State Police. Authorities confirmed the fatal deputy-involved shooting occurred in Livingston Parish. The circumstances leading up to the encounter have not yet been released, and officials have provided only limited details as investigators begin examining the incident.

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Mobile Police Investigating Monday Evening Shooting in Toulminville

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Authorities are investigating after a man was shot Monday evening in Mobile’s Toulminville community, marking another violent incident that has detectives working to determine exactly what led to the gunfire. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Eoline Street on Monday evening following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Drug Suspect Rams Patrol Vehicle, Sparks Multi-Agency Manhunt in Pike County, MS

PIKE COUNTY, MS. (BuzzReport) — A suspect wanted on drug-related charges remains the focus of an active law enforcement operation after allegedly leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit, intentionally ramming a sheriff’s patrol vehicle, and fleeing on foot into a residential area Monday. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to arrest the suspect on August 3, 2026…

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Mary Esther Man Arrested After 120 MPH Police Pursuit Through Destin

DESTIN, Fla. (BuzzReport) — A dangerous high-speed pursuit through the heart of Destin early Sunday morning ended with the arrest of a 24-year-old Mary Esther man after deputies say he sped through traffic at speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, forcing motorists to take evasive action to avoid being struck. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began shortly after…

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Homicide Investigation Underway in Baldwin County; One Person in Custody

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. (BuzzReport) — Authorities are investigating a homicide in Baldwin County after deputies responded to a scene on Wash Brand Road, where a death investigation quickly unfolded. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Wash Brand Road on Monday following reports that led to the discovery of a homicide. Investigators have not yet released the identity of the victim or provided details regarding the circumstances surrounding the death.

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Mobile KFC, Police Say

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A 49-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after Mobile police say he allegedly broke into a KFC restaurant on Springhill Avenue and was found on the property with food taken from the business. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched to 2850 Springhill Avenue, the location of a KFC restaurant, at approximately…

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Mobile County Sheriff Candidate Appeals Ballot Removal, Alleges Political Sabotage

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — The removal of Democratic sheriff candidate Pamela Laffitte from the November 2026 ballot has sparked growing controversy in Mobile County, with supporters questioning the decision and Laffitte alleging that her candidacy has been the target of a coordinated political effort within the local Democratic Party. The dispute centers on a qualification requirement enacted by the Alabama Legislature in 2024 that applies to anyone seeking election or appointment as Mobile County Sheriff on or after June 1, 2024.

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Four Individuals Arrested After Shutting Down Interstate Highway

THONOTOSASSA, Fla. (BuzzReport)—Authorities have arrested four individuals after an incident that brought traffic to a standstill on a major interstate highway, creating dangerous conditions for motorists and prompting a swift law enforcement response. According to investigators, the group allegedly stopped vehicles and intentionally blocked all lanes of the interstate, causing traffic to back up for miles and leaving hundreds of motorists stranded.

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Two Mobile Teens Arrested After Alleged Armed Robbery During Online Firearms Meetup in Daphne

DAPHNE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Two 19-year-olds from Mobile have been arrested after Daphne Police say an online meetup to purchase firearms turned into an armed robbery outside a local business. According to the Daphne Police Department, officers responded to the area of Sam’s Club at approximately 1:15 p.m. on July 29 after receiving a report of an armed robbery. Investigators say the victim had arranged an online meeting with individuals to purchase…

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Surveillance Footage Leads to Quick Arrest of Two Men Accused of Burglarizing Former Dick Russell’s Building

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — What began as a burglary investigation at a longtime Mobile business quickly turned into an arrest after surveillance cameras captured two suspects allegedly breaking into the property and stealing items inside. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers responded at approximately 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to the building formerly known as Dick Russell’s…

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Suspect Detained After Bank Robbery at BankPlus on Montlimar Drive; FBI Assisting Mobile Police Investigation

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A suspect is in custody after an alleged bank robbery at a Mobile financial institution Wednesday morning, prompting a joint investigation between the Mobile Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to BankPlus, located in the…

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Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis Says Ongoing Conflict With City Council Is Hindering City’s Progress

PRICHARD, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis is speaking publicly about what she describes as a continuing breakdown in the working relationship between her administration and the Prichard City Council, saying ongoing conflict has made it increasingly difficult to address the city’s most pressing needs. In a public statement, Davis said she has spent the past several months attempting to work with council members in a “respectful and productive manner” but believes City Council meetings have become dominated by conflict and political disagreements rather than meaningful action for residents.

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Body Found Inside Vehicle Along I-20 in Rankin County; Death Investigation Underway

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (BuzzReport) — Authorities have launched a death investigation after a person was found deceased inside a vehicle along Interstate 20 in Rankin County on Thursday. Pelahatchie Police Chief Robert Mahaffey confirmed that emergency crews responded to what was initially reported as a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near the Scott County line at approximately mile marker 72.

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Penske Truck Rental to Relocate Brookley Field Facility in 2027 as Mobile International Airport Takes Shape

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — As construction of the new Mobile International Airport continues to reshape the Brookley Aeroplex, one longtime business has confirmed it will be relocating to make way for the airport’s future. A Penske Truck Rental official confirmed to The Buzz Report that the company’s Brookley Field location will relocate in 2027. The move comes because the property the business occupies is owned by the…

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Prichard Code Enforcement Officer Arrested on Federal Gun Charge While Under Investigation in Reported Rape Case

PRICHARD, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A Prichard code enforcement officer is at the center of a widening criminal investigation after being arrested on a federal firearms charge while simultaneously being identified as a suspect in an ongoing rape investigation, according to newly filed federal court documents. Federal prosecutors have charged Albert McCreary, 55, of Daphne, with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm…

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Trump’s Approval Falls to Record Low in Quinnipiac Poll as Support Softens Among Republicans

WASHINGTON (BuzzReport) — President Donald Trump is facing his lowest approval rating ever in a Quinnipiac University national poll, with new survey results showing slipping support not only among independent voters and Democrats, but also within his own Republican Party. The poll, released Wednesday, found that 32% of registered voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 58% disapprove, marking the lowest approval rating Quinnipiac has recorded for Trump.

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Suspect Wanted in Alabama and Florida Arrested After Police Chase Ends in Crash Near State Line

ATMORE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A man wanted on multiple felony warrants in both Alabama and Florida was taken into custody Tuesday after leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash just across the Alabama-Florida state line, according to the Atmore Police Department. Authorities said the incident began earlier Tuesday afternoon when officers with the Atmore Police Department located…

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UPDATE: Woman Dies Following Head-On Crash on Schillinger Road in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A two-vehicle crash that left one woman critically injured over the weekend has now turned fatal, according to the Mobile Police Department. The collision occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at approximately 12:23 p.m., when officers responded to the intersection of Schillinger Road and Grelot Road following reports of a serious traffic accident. When officers arrived, they found two female victims.

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Multiple Construction Workers Suffer Heat Exhaustion at Downtown Mobile Job Site

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A dangerous combination of extreme heat and strenuous outdoor labor sent multiple construction workers to the ground Wednesday afternoon at a construction site on Water Street in downtown Mobile, prompting a large emergency response from Mobile Fire-Rescue Department personnel. According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, eight to nine construction workers were found lying on the ground after suffering from what officials believe to be…

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Daphne Police Searching for Suspect Following Early Morning Stabbing

DAPHNE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Authorities in Daphne are asking for the public’s assistance as they search for a suspect accused of stabbing a man multiple times during an early morning incident Wednesday. According to the Daphne Police Department, officers responded to a residence off Adams Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Halls Mill Road Shooting; Case Under Review by District Attorney

Mobile, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Mobile Police have identified the man who was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon outside a local business on Halls Mill Road as 25-year-old Evan Bagley, as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the deadly encounter. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to 4454 Halls Mill Road…

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