MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport)—Homeland Security Special Agent Kent Blacklidge has been released from the Baldwin County Jail after posting a $560,000 bond in connection with an indictment alleging nearly a dozen sex crimes involving an underage girl. Blacklidge turned himself in to authorities over the weekend following the Grand Jury indictment. The charges include rape, sodomy, child sexual abuse, and incest.

GULFPORT, Miss. (BuzzReport)— Samuel Andrews faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of shooting into a crowd after authorities say he opened fire at an AT&T store in Crossroads Parkway, killing an employee and a customer. Gulfport police identified the victims as 31-year-old Shane Basquill, an employee at the store, and 78-year-old Mary Anne Oberlies, a customer.

Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport)—The 2026 Alabama governor’s race is becoming about far more than two familiar political names. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee, and Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville are competing to become Alabama’s next governor, but the financial networks supporting their campaigns are also providing voters with a window into the interests, industries and political constituencies that could have influence in Montgomery.

NASHVILLE, TN. (BuzzReport) — A Frito-Lay employee was killed while working inside a Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike after a bullet fired outside the store pierced a side metal wall and struck him in the head, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Police identified the victim as Paris Carlock, 55, of Murfreesboro. Carlock was working in the chip aisle near the center of the store when the gunfire erupted.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)— A fire inside a freezer sent shoppers rushing toward the exits Sunday afternoon as smoke spread through the grocery section of the Walmart on Interstate 65 Service Road. Mobile Fire-Rescue crews were dispatched to the store at approximately 3:15 p.m. after reports of a fire inside the building. When firefighters arrived, customers were evacuating while smoke filled part of the grocery area.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)— Alabama’s college football season began with a statewide celebration Saturday as Alabama, Auburn, South Alabama and Troy each opened their campaigns with victories. The four wins came in dramatically different styles—from Alabama’s emphatic blowout to Troy’s hard-fought thriller—but each program left the weekend with momentum. Alabama 48, East Carolina 10 No. 11 Alabama made the loudest opening statement, overwhelming East Carolina 48-10 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

New York, NY (BuzzReport)— Frontier Airlines will end its remaining service at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 5, 2026, closing a brief and ultimately unsuccessful two-year chapter at one of the nation’s most competitive airports. The carrier’s final JFK flight is expected to be the daily route to Atlanta. [2] The decision will remove Frontier from JFK’s scheduled airline lineup, though the ultra-low-cost carrier plans to continue serving the New York metropolitan area through LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

MOBILE, AL (BuzzReport)—A fatal traffic incident on Interstate 65 near Springhill Avenue late Friday night left one man dead and another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. At approximately 9:29 p.m. on September 4, 2026, officers were dispatched to the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 near the off-ramp to Springhill Avenue after receiving a report that a person had been struck by a vehicle.

Atmore, AL (BuzzReport)—-The Atmore Police Department is investigating an early-morning shooting that left an adult male injured near Carver Avenue, King Street and Sims Street, an area where hundreds of people had reportedly gathered for a party. Police responded after receiving a call about numerous shots fired and a person being struck by a vehicle. Officers arriving at the scene encountered a large crowd, estimated to include more than 500 people, with many individuals gathered along the roadside.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)—Fans from across the region converged on Mobile for the annual HBCU Port City Classic, turning Ladd-Peebles Stadium into a vibrant gathering place for football, fellowship, music, and tradition. The highly anticipated matchup featured the Fort Valley State Wildcats and the Tuskegee Golden Tigers, two historic HBCU programs competing before a passionate crowd of alumni, students, families, and longtime supporters.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A Mobile woman is facing serious felony charges after being indicted in connection with a February crash that claimed the lives of two people and left another person injured. Shurmeeka Hall has been indicted on two counts of reckless murder and one count of first-degree assault stemming from the deadly wreck. The crash occurred in early February in the area of…

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — A former Alabama prison warden is facing serious felony charges following his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged child exploitation in Lauderdale County. Robert Earl Danford, 69, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with Human Trafficking in the First Degree and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Baldwin County has caused a significant traffic disruption Saturday afternoon, with all southbound lanes near the 26-mile marker currently closed. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash was reported at approximately 3:54 p.m. Saturday, September 5. The collision prompted the closure of the southbound lanes of I-65 near mile marker 26…

WASHINGTON (BuzzReport)— Major retailers, including Walmart, Publix, Kroger and Amazon, are facing scrutiny as federal investigators examine whether competition concerns or other market practices may be contributing to elevated meat prices paid by American consumers. The inquiry comes as shoppers continue to feel the impact of higher grocery bills, with meat remaining one of the most expensive categories in many household budgets.

SPANISH FORT, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A federal law enforcement agent is facing multiple serious felony charges following an investigation in Baldwin County, authorities announced Saturday. Kent Blacklidge turned himself in to the Baldwin County Jail on Saturday, September 5, in connection with an investigation that resulted in a lengthy list of criminal charges. According to authorities, Blacklidge was booked on the following charges:

MOBILE, Ala. (Buzz Report) — College football is officially back, and fans across Alabama have plenty of reasons to tune in or attend this weekend. Five of the state’s biggest FBS programs — Alabama, Auburn, South Alabama, Troy and UAB — are part of a packed Week 1 slate. While UAB has already opened its season, the Crimson Tide, Tigers, Jaguars and Trojans will take the field Saturday looking to start their campaigns with a statement.

MOBILE, Ala. (Buzz Report) — A Mobile-area neurosurgeon has been arrested on nearly a dozen charges involving alleged child sexual abuse material following a months-long investigation that stretched across Mobile and Baldwin counties. Dr. Shawn Clark, 59, was taken into custody Thursday morning near his home on Third Street in the Montrose community, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.

Prichard, AL (BuzzReport)—A homicide investigation is underway in Prichard after a 22-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday at a local cemetery. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Gethsemane Cemetery, located at 2850 S. Shelton Beach Road, after receiving reports that a man had been found dead on the property. When deputies arrived, they discovered the body of…

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport)— A former Alabama Port Authority employee is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators accused him of improperly accessing confidential information involving hundreds of fellow employees and using information obtained through the port’s computer system to manipulate aspects of the contracting process. Daniel Joseph Gill, 55, of Bay Minette, surrendered Tuesday at the Mobile County Metro Jail after learning he was wanted on the charges.

DAPHNE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A 22-year-old Daphne man is facing an indecent exposure charge after police say he intentionally exposed his genitals to an adult woman in the parking lot of Village Point Park. According to the Daphne Police Department, officers were called to Village Point Park, located at 27710 Main St., at approximately 4 p.m. Thursday, August 20, after a woman reported a disturbing encounter with a man in the parking area.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Four parents of students at Fonde Elementary School were arrested Wednesday, September 2, after a physical altercation broke out on or near the school campus, prompting a police response, according to officials. The incident raised concerns at the Mobile elementary school, but officials said students remained safe inside their classrooms while police worked to bring the situation under control.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (BuzzReport)— A homicide investigation in Escambia County has led to the arrest of a woman after investigators determined that evidence at the scene did not support her claim that she fatally shot her boyfriend in self-defense. The investigation began Monday, August 31, when Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a hotel along Pensacola Boulevard following a report involving a shooting.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BuzzReport) — A Baton Rouge man accused of raping an 94 year old elderly woman is back in court, this time facing allegations stemming from a separate sexual assault case dating back several years. Jeremiah Taylor appeared in court Tuesday, September 1, where he entered a dual plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity…

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (BuzzReport)— A Bay Minette woman is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge after Baldwin County deputies responding to a welfare complaint allegedly discovered a dead dog, severely malnourished animals and multiple animals without food or clean drinking water. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the Rural Enforcement Area responded on August 31, 2026, to a residence in the Bay Minette area after receiving a report concerning the welfare of animals on the property.

JACKSON, Miss. (BuzzReport) — Mississippi State Senator Juan Barnett has resigned from the Mississippi Senate, effective immediately, according to Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. Hosemann announced Barnett’s resignation Monday, confirming that Barnett had formally submitted his resignation from the Senate. The departure brings an immediate end to Barnett’s tenure representing Senate District 34, a position he has held since 2016. Barnett has spent nearly a decade serving constituents in the Mississippi Legislature.

Atmore, AL (BuzzReport) — An early morning shooting in Atmore is under investigation after police were called to a local hospital following the arrival of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Atmore Police Department responded to Atmore Community Hospital after being notified that a gunshot victim had been brought to the facility.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A murder trial is now underway in Mobile County for a man accused of fatally shooting Hunter Lins and wounding another man outside the Alabama Bar and Lounge. Matthew Sanders faces charges of murder and first-degree assault in connection with the February 2025 shooting. Prosecutors allege the deadly confrontation began with a fight between Sanders and Lins inside the Mobile-area bar and lounge.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Mobile police are investigating an shooting after a home on Evergreen Hill was reportedly sprayed with gunfire early Friday morning. Officers responded to the 300 block of Evergreen Hill at approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday following reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, investigators determined that a residence had been struck by multiple rounds of gunfire. Despite the intensity of the shooting, …

GEORGE COUNTY, MS (BuzzReport)— The George County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of two Howell community residents following a lengthy investigation into the alleged neglect of an elderly vulnerable person. Authorities identified the suspects as Robert Leonard and Mary Bernadette Leonard, both of the Howell community. Each was arrested and charged with Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Person…

Mobile, Alabama (BuzzReport) — A stolen travel trailer was recovered Saturday afternoon after Mobile Police officers responded to a location along Schillinger Road South, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old man. According to the Mobile Police Department blotter, officers were dispatched at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, to the 200 block of Schillinger Road South…

Thomasville, AL (BuzzReport)—A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended in a serious crash Monday afternoon after authorities attempted to stop a stolen vehicle traveling through Clarke County. At approximately 5:15 p.m., officers with the Grove Hill Police Department, Jackson Police Department, and Clarke County Sheriff’s Office located a stolen black Toyota Camry traveling northbound on Highway 43 near Allen Road.

Mobile County, AL (BuzzReport) — A major crash involving a cargo truck brought westbound traffic on Interstate 10 to a standstill Sunday morning, forcing a lengthy closure as multiple agencies worked to clear the wreckage. The crash happened sometime before 6 a.m. near mile marker 2, just before the Alabama-Mississippi state line. Westbound lanes remained closed for approximately four hours…

PRICHARD, Ala. (BuzzReport) — It was a long night for the Mary G. Montgomery Vikings as the No. 2-ranked Vigor Wolves showed why they are considered one of the top teams in the area. Playing Friday night at Wolfpack Stadium, Vigor overwhelmed the Class 6A Vikings, cruising to a 47-3 victory in a game that quickly turned into a showcase for the Wolves’ explosive offense and relentless defense.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (BuzzReport)— The Alabama Crimson Tide will enter the 2026 college football season ranked No. 13 in the first Associated Press preseason Top 25, giving head coach Kalen DeBoer and his team an early challenge as they prepare for another demanding season in the Southeastern Conference. For Alabama, the No. 13 ranking represents an unusual starting point for one of college football’s most recognizable programs.

DAPHNE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A serious manhunt is underway in Daphne following an attempted bank robbery Friday afternoon involving a suspect who police say was armed with a handgun and wearing a mask. The Daphne Police Department is actively investigating the incident at Merchants & Marine Bank on U.S. Highway 98. According to police, the suspect entered the bank at approximately…

Huntsville, AL (BuzzReport) — Huntsville voters went to the polls Tuesday, August 25, to decide several key City Council and Huntsville City Schools Board of Education races, with one highly competitive City Council contest now headed for a September runoff. The election featured races in City Council Districts 2, 3 and 4, along with contested Board of Education races in Districts 2 and 3.

Bay Minette, AL (BuzzReport) — What investigators describe as a months-long theft investigation has led to the arrest of a Baldwin County woman after nearly $400,000 in cash was reportedly stolen from a private residence. The investigation began Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office received a report concerning a substantial amount of U.S. currency allegedly taken from a home.

Montgomery, AL (BuzzReport) — The race for Alabama governor is entering a critical stage, and one question is quickly becoming a major issue of its own: Will Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville debate Democratic nominee Doug Jones? For now, the answer is no. Tuberville has indicated that he does not expect to debate Jones, saying Alabama voters already know where the two candidates stand politically.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — A late-night traffic stop in Mobile turned into a police pursuit early Thursday morning after officers say a driver refused to pull over, eventually crashing into a ditch near Maitre Park with possession with intent to distribute. The incident happened at approximately 12:08 a.m. on August 27, 2026, when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of…

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport)— A new development in the federal case involving convicted criminal Daniel Holifield is raising questions about whether he may be providing information to federal investigators about alleged criminal conduct involving individuals who have not been charged in his case. A notice filed Monday shows attorney Dennis Knizley has entered an appearance on Holifield’s behalf, replacing the Federal Public Defender’s Office as his counsel.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (BuzzReport) — A newly revealed Leon County grand jury report is putting renewed scrutiny on one of Florida’s most politically explosive controversies, concluding that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was misappropriated after being routed through the Hope Florida Foundation and ultimately used to support political activity. The report does not accuse any individual of a crime or result in criminal charges.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — A dispute at a Cricket Wireless location on Airport Boulevard turned physical Tuesday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man, authorities said. Officers responded to Cricket Wireless at 3648 Airport Boulevard at approximately 1:45 p.m. on August 25, 2026, following a report of a disorderly incident. When officers arrived, they found a male victim suffering from minor injuries.

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport)—A late-night shooting investigation is underway after a home in the 2800 block of Pages Lane was struck by gunfire Tuesday night. Officers responded to the area at approximately 9:15 p.m. on August 25, 2026, following reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they discovered that a residence had been hit by gunfire. Despite the apparent danger, no injuries were reported in connection with the shooting.

PRICHARD, Ala. (BuzzReport)— The City of Prichard is preparing for a major overhaul of its police department as city leaders confront a department weakened by arrests, leadership turmoil and a growing crisis of public confidence. The latest move signals that Prichard is no longer simply trying to manage a troubled police department—it is preparing to rebuild it from the ground up.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (BuzzReport) — The Alabama Crimson Tide enters the 2026 season with the kind of expectations that come with playing college football in Tuscaloosa: anything short of competing for championships will be viewed as a disappointment. Most projections have Alabama finishing the regular season with either a 10-2 or 9-3 record under third-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. But getting to that projected finish could be far more difficult than the numbers suggest.

BOONE, N.C. (BuzzReport) — Appalachian State enters the 2026 football season with something it has rarely had to deal with during its Sun Belt era: back-to-back losing seasons. Now, the Mountaineers are looking to change the trajectory. App State will begin that mission Saturday, Sept. 5, when it welcomes Maine to Kidd Brewer Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN+.

BILLINGS, Mont. (BuzzReport) — A Sunday family dinner outside Billings turned into a devastating scene after a man allegedly killed eight of his relatives, including four children, in what authorities are investigating as a mass shooting. The victims were gathered at a home when the violence unfolded, according to a family member who spoke with The Associated Press. The victims included members of the suspect’s own family, making the killings especially difficult for relatives and the surrounding community to comprehend.

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested Tuesday following separate high-speed pursuits in Mobile County, one of which involved a suspect allegedly ramming multiple sheriff’s vehicles in an attempt to escape, authorities said. The arrests followed a coordinated investigation involving the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and the federal Gulf of America Task Force targeting a suspected drug pipeline operating between South Florida and Mobile County.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A new football season brings a fresh opportunity for the South Alabama Jaguars, who are looking to put last year’s struggles behind them and make a run back to Bowl Season. The Jaguars will officially launch their 2026 campaign Saturday, Sept. 5, when they welcome Southeastern Louisiana for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff that will stream live on ESPN+.

MOBILE, Ala. (BuzzReport) — Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis is pushing for a new recreational marina near Downtown Mobile, saying the city needs better access for boaters who want to visit the waterfront, restaurants, entertainment venues and other attractions. The proposal was discussed Tuesday during the Mobile City Council’s pre-council meeting as members considered a $48,900 purchase order with Covington Civil and Environmental…