DAPHNE, Ala. A house fire in Daphne has speared the lives of humans but killed five dogs and a bird.
Just moments after midnight, Saturday morning, October 10th, 2026, the Baldwin County 911 communications center received a call reporting a house on fire on Country Club Drive in the Lake Forest neighborhood.
Daphne and Spanish Fort Fire Departments, police and EMS were dispatched to the scene at 12:03 a.m. and upon arrival found the home to have heavy fire coming from the east side of the home.
Daphne firefighters found no one inside the home, but numerous pets did not survive.
They also said that another pet, a cat, is unaccounted for at this time.
There were no firefighter injuries reported.
Officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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ALABAMA Thankfully, Hurricane Issais took a slight turn away from the Alabama Gulf Coast and spared our coastal communities from loss of life and major damage but that’s not to say that we didn’t suffer any losses because we did sustain a considerable amount of damage, several injuries and in other areas of the state, loss of life.
At this time, we know of at least three people who have died in Alabama and Florida from storm related injuries including a person who was killed in Birmingham when a tree fell onto their home and two deaths that have been reported in Florida.
In Foley, two trees fell on mobile homes leaving behind damage but no reported injuries.
Just minutes after midnight, the Daphne and Spanish Fort Fire Departments responded to a fully engulfed house fire on Country Club Drive in the Lake Forest area. Five dogs reportedly died in that fire but there were no reports of injuries to humans.
According to Baldwin County authorities, between 6 p.m. and midnight Friday there were more than one hundred 911 calls reporting trees and power lines down, and at least three motor vehicle collisions.
Many area fire departments were dispatched out multiple times during the storm mainly for power lines down or on fire, trees across the roadway and for several medical emergencies.
The Mobile Government reported that the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department was kept very busy during Hurricane Isaias.
Early reports indicate there were nearly 70 tree incidents and more than 200 total unit responses just from the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department during the height of the storm.
There are still downed power lines and trees being cleared.
As of this morning, there were 46 traffic signals still out throughout the city. We urge you to still limit your driving while crews continue to clean up.
The totality of Hurricane Isaias is not yet completely known but damages are known to be wide spread over at least three states.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Federal and local law enforcement working together, have stopped a plan of violence in the Huntsville area and arrested three people.
Leaders from the FBI, ATF, Homeland Security and Huntsville police, working together, identified a serious and imminent threat to the city of Huntsville on September 10, 2026.
Authorities say that they stopped three men accused of traveling toward the city armed with guns, ammunition and tactical gear, U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr. said.
The three men — 18-year-old Levi Belcher, 28-year-old Anthony Slota and 38-year-old Tadashi Erickson — were arrested and charged with possession of illegal firearms. Belcher is also charged with threatening to kill federal agents.
“He was known to be armed. He has made numerous internet searches for things like improvised explosive devices, the anarchist cookbook,” Williams Jr. said.
Court records, including screenshots from social media, allegedly show Belcher saying he’d “shoot and kill ICE agents on sight.” Another screenshot shows a username on an AR magazine.
“The rhetoric has real-world consequences, and it creates risk for not only officers and agents, but for the communities we serve,” David Fitzgibbons from FBI Birmingham said.
The three men were arrested after ATF agents spotted them in a car driving from Decatur to Huntsville armed with guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and tactical vests.
Photos from an apartment show anti-fascist, anti-police and radicalized propaganda along with 3D-printed guns and grenade casings, according to the report.
According to indictments, the men admitted to “cop watching” by following Huntsville police.
While law enforcement have not given detailed specifics such as their targets, they have acknowledged that this plan was planned out and an imminent threat to the city.
“As to what their original motivations were, I can’t comment on that right now,” Williams Jr. said. “All the signs were there, and we take the threats very seriously.”
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ELSANOR, Ala. A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 has claimed the life of a Pinson, Tenn. man.
Brian A. Rhodes, 42, was fatally injured when the 2024 KTM 990 Duke motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Matthew M. Brown, 47, of Robertsdale.
After the initial impact, Rhodes was thrown from the motorcycle and went into cardiac arrest. Several area fire departments and EMS responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving measures but he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash occurred on U.S. 90 near the 67 mile marker, approximately four miles east of Robertsdale, in Baldwin County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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MOBILE, Ala. An investigation into illegal voting has led to the arrests of two non-citizens.
The two were arrested on Thursday in Mobile and charged in federal court with unlawfully voting in federal elections after an FBI investigation alongside the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama, Staciann Pollion Davis, 42, a Jamaican national and lawful permanent resident, was charged with voting as an alien for allegedly voting in the November 2024 general election in Clarke County.
Another lawful permanent resident, a Peruvian national, Silvia Delgado Phelps, 78, was charged with voting in multiple elections in Baldwin County, despite not being a United States citizen.
“Federal elections belong to American citizens – period,” said U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello. “When individuals who are not citizens cast ballots or falsely claim citizenship, they violate federal law, undermine the integrity of our electoral process and erode the public’s confidence in the fairness of our elections. These charges send a clear message: We will enforce the law. We will hold offenders accountable. We will safeguard the voting process for the citizens it is meant to serve.”
If found guilty, both could face one year in prison for the violation based on the federal judge’s determination.
“The integrity of our elections is fundamental to the public’s trust in our democratic process,” said FBI Mobile special agent in charge Christopher R. Flowers. “The FBI is committed to investigating allegations of election-related crimes, following the evidence wherever it leads, and working alongside our law enforcement partners to ensure those who violate federal law are held accountable.”
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A crash on Interstate 10 near Rosinton and the 55 mile-marker, led to shutting down the highway for more than an hour Thursday night, October 8th, 2026.
Police said that the multi-vehicle wreck occurred at approximately 10 p.m. and left debris scattered across the roadway and damaged vehicles on both sides of the interstate.
Several local fire departments, EMS, and aLEA responded to the wreck.
It was also reported that one of the drivers fled the scene, fleeing on foot and he was later found and brought back to the scene.
One person received minor injuries and was treated by EMS.
The accident remains under investigation by ALEA.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A Baldwin County man previously convicted of breaking and entering in a vehicle and third-degree robbery has now been sentenced to federal prison after he was found with a gun as a convicted felon.
After being arrested and found guilty, Larry Wooten Jr. was sentenced to 37 months in prison on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Daphne Police Department officers were called to the Eastern Shore Motel on January 2nd, 2026, for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Officers said that when they arrived, Wooten was combative and they attempted to tase him, but it was not effective.
“The taser probes did not incapacitate Wooten, and he pulled the probes from his body with his hands,” the release read.
Officers were able to eventually get control of Wooten after a struggle and arrest him, according to the release.
As police were conducting a search of him after the arrest, officers found a loaded handgun in his pants pocket. Police said that it appeared Wooten had tried to damage the serial number on the gun using a file.
A search warrant was executed on the hotel room that Wooten was staying in they also found marijuana and a used marijuana grinder.
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SARALAND, Ala. A traffic collision involving a cement truck and a passenger vehicle on Kushla McLeod Road shortly before 12 p.m. on September 2nd, 2026, was caused by distracted driving.
The fiery wreck left 21-year-old Jeriah Roberts deceased on scene near U.S. 45.
A crash report just released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency concluded that the driver of the cement truck was distracted while looking for his wallet, which had fallen on the floorboard inside the vehicle…when he looked up, he observed that his vehicle had crossed the center line.”
The police report also stated that once the cement truck swerved, Roberts also swerved to the right, running off the road. The cement truck then overturned on top of Roberts’ car before landing in the ditch.
Roberts’ car caught fire while he was still inside and never made it out of his vehicle.
Fire and EMS were on scene quickly but there was nothing that could be done.
ALEA said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
On that day, Jeriah and his father were almost home from work when the crash happened.
The owner of the cement truck, Bay Concrete, has not responded to local media about the wreck.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. A multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon involved three vehicles including a school bus.
The Fairhope police and fire departments and EMS were immediately dispatched to the scene and rendered first-aid.
It was reported that at least one person was injured and transported to an area hospital although it is believed that there were no students on the bus at the time of wreck.
The wreck occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m., October 7th, 2026, in the area of Fairhope Avenue and Greeno Road.
The traffic collision remains under investigation.
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MOBILE, AL. A traffic violation quickly went from a ticket to a pursuit through the streets of Mobile and eventually onto the interstate.
Police reported that on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 4:07 a.m., officers patrolling the area of Interstate 10 and Broad Street observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
Officers attempted a traffic stop; however, the vehicle accelerated and continued fleeing.
The vehicle became disabled after the driver crashed into a concrete drainage structure.
Police quickly took the driver into custody and the subject, later identified as Randy McCovery, 33, was evaluated by Mobile Fire-Rescue personnel.
McCovery was taken into custody and transported to Metro Jail.
He has been charged with Felony Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and several traffic offenses.
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MOBILE, AL. A bicyclist was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday while riding near the intersection of Azalea Road and Cottage Hill Road about 7:27 p.m. on October 6th, 2026.
Mobile police said that originally, the driver fled the scene and police classified it as a hit-and-run crash, however, the driver was later located, though police didn’t give any further details about the driver.
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital, according to authorities where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Police said that they have not criminally charged the driver at this time but are continuing the investigation.
Criminal charges may be pursued at a later date.
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October 8, 2026
SUMMERDALE, Ala. A wreck on State Highway 59 in the city limits of Summerdale has killed two people.
Police Chief Michael Gaull confirmed that the single‑vehicle crash on Highway 59 near County Road 32 on Tuesday evening shut down part of road.
Summerdale Police said that the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m. when a car traveling southbound on Highway 59 left the roadway, traveled about 100 yards, struck a culvert, became airborne, and hit a utility pole
Chief Gaull confirmed the victims are from north Alabama, but their names have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
No other information has been released.
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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. A two-vehicle wreck on the Baldwin Beach Express on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m. has taken the life of the drivers of both vehicles.
According to authorities, a man and woman died in the head-on crash. Their names are not being released at this time until their relatives have been notified.
A man who was traveling south on the Beach Express, drifted across the median and hit a woman’s vehicle in the northbound lanes.
The Robertsdale and Summerdale Fire Departments responded and attempted to extricate the drivers and EMS attempted lifesaving measures.
A medical helicopter was also dispatched to the scene.
Law enforcement stated that the man was from North Alabama and the female driver was from Baldwin County.
According to a witness, a minivan and a pickup truck were involved.
During the crash investigation the Beach Express was temporarily shut down from East Silverhill Avenue to Fairground Road.
Once the scene was cleared, police reopened the roadway at approximately 9:10 p.m.
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MONROE COUNTY, Ala. A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. Monday, October 5TH, 2026, has claimed the life of an Evergreen man.
Ricky J. York, 68, was critically injured when the 2011 Mazda 3 he was a passenger in collided head-on with a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Jeffery L. Gandy, 63, of Elberta.
Area fire departments and EMS quickly responded to the scene.
A medical helicopter was also dispatched.
York was airlifted to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. for medical treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Mazda, Sherry D. York, 65, of Evergreen, was injured and airlifted to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery for medical treatment.
Gandy was injured and transported to Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville for medical treatment.
The crash occurred on Alabama 21 near Black’s Loop Rd, approximately one mile south of Beatrice city limits, in Monroe County.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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DAPHNE, Ala. The city by the bay is turning 100 and celebrations are already planned for Daphne to celebrate a yearlong centennial celebration that city leaders say will be one of the largest communitywide observances in Daphne’s history.
The city, which was incorporated nearly 100 years ago with a population of just 500 residents has come a long way and developed into a city with a population that’s around 32,000 and growing rapidly.
“We have events that we do at Lott Park and May Day, but as a celebration of just Daphne itself, it’s probably one of the first ones,” Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune said Wednesday during a kickoff event for the city’s 100th anniversary at Daphne City Hall. “This centennial is at the right time for people to come together and be a part of the community.”
There are plenty of events planned throughout the year.
The city unveiled its 100th‑anniversary logo and introduced its mascot, Clawdius the crab, while outlining plans to celebrate Daphne’s past, present, and future.
The mayor also said that centennial-themed beverages and activities will be showcased at local restaurants, bars and other businesses throughout the year.
“We are really excited about this,” LeJeune said.
Among the highlights will be the reopening of Bayfront Park and the debut of the new Bayfront Amphitheater in April. The venue’s first scheduled event will be Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Little Mermaid” from May 6–8, 2027.
“It worked out perfectly,” LeJeune said of the amphitheater’s opening during the centennial year. “People have talked about an amphitheater for 30 years. To open it as part of the centennial celebration, I mean, God has blessed Daphne and continues to bless Daphne.”
The amphitheater is a centerpiece of the Bayfront Park redevelopment project, which received a $7.2 million Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) grant through the state. The city is funding the remainder of the roughly $16-million first phase of the project.
Other events planned during the centennial celebration include:
Centennial Gala on July 10, 2027, at the Daphne Civic Center. Daphne’s official incorporation date is July 8, 1927.
“Spirit of Daphne” Parade on Sept. 25, 2027. LeJeune said the Disney-style parade will feature performances highlighting key moments in the city’s history.
Centennial Concert in October 2027 at the Bayfront Amphitheater.
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MOBILE, AL. Police were called to investigate an assault on a hospital worker on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Mobile police officers responded to 3719 Dauphin Street (Springhill Hospital) in reference to the assault that occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a minor injury following an altercation at the location. Upon further investigation, officers discovered a male subject at the hospital struck the employee with a bag that contained a belt and other items.
Leon Wilson, 69, was arrested and transported to Metro Jail.
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MOBILE, AL. On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the area of I-65 S. and Government Boulevard, but the driver refused to stop.
Mobile police officers continued to pursue the driver, later identified as Camdyn Stoudemire, 23, as got onto Interstate 65 towards Interstate 10.
Mobile police said that Stoudemire lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a retaining wall.
Mobile Fire-Rescue and EMS responded but the driver nor any police officer was injured.
Stoudemire was arrested on traffic charges and a felony charge of Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement.
He was transported to Metro Jail and is currently confined there.
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MOBILE, AL. The 81st Police Academy Graduation Ceremony takes place today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. The church is located at 4255 Cottage Hill Road.
The Mobile Police Department will swear in 10 new officers during the ceremony including Police Academy Class #81 graduates:
Bryan Billings
Austin Buck
Donnie Fowler
Mairely Hernandez
Abraham Lopez-Gaona
Branson McCafferty
Carlin Peters
Kobe Smith
Collin Wright
David Young
Among the graduates of the 81st class are also officers from other agencies in the area including:
Windham Connell – Alabama Port Authority
Carlie Henning – Alabama Port Authority
Zachary Murphy – Alabama Port Authority
John Daniels – Saraland Police Department
Kevin Kimbrell, II – Saraland Police Department
Austin Standrod – Saraland Police Department
Pheona McGlade – Spanish Fort Police Department
Kurtis Roberts – Spanish Fort Police Department
Jason Henderson – University of South Alabama
Elizabeth Lajnef – University of South Alabama
Dylan Villa – Daphne Police Department
Daniel Bloom – Dauphin Island Police Department Edward McGill – Fairhope Police Department
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