DAPHNE, Ala. Police were called to the Walmart store on Highway 98 Sunday night at around 9:15 p.m. after a man fired a gun at the store after being asked to leave his gun in the car.
Daphne Police Department said that the man had a gun in his waistband that was visible, and a store employee asked him to either conceal the firearm or take it to his vehicle and he argued with the store employee.
According to police, the man and a woman who was with him left the store, and when they got outside, police say the man exchanged words with another store employee in the parking lot.
“They got in a vehicle and began to exit the parking lot,” Daphne Police Chief Brian Gulsby said. “He was in the passenger side, leaned all the way out the open window and fired a round towards the building.”
Investigators said they found evidence of a bullet hole outside of the building. No one was injured, but police said this is a situation that could’ve escalated quickly.
Police said that no one was injured but that investigation is still ongoing as police are looking into several leads and surveillance video, and the man could be charged with a felony.
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MOBILE, Ala. Authorities say that a Mobile woman has been indicted arrested after leaving her newborn baby at the hospital after giving birth. That child tested positive for drugs police said. and this is not the first time that the woman has given birth to a child who tested positive for drugs.
34-year-old Raven Jones was arrested July 10 and charged with child abandonment and chemical endangerment of a child. Three years ago, another baby was born to Jones, who also tested positive for cocaine and opioids.
In Alabama as in many other states, a parent may surrender their child after birth once certain documents are completed and that was not done.
This was not a situation where the “safe haven box” would have applied said a Mobile County Chief Assistant District Attorney, Jennifer Susman.
Under Alabama’s Safe Haven Law, parents can safely surrender their newborn without facing charges, but the law does not apply if the child is considered harmed. Since the newborns tested positive for drugs, prosecutors say they were legally harmed. That’s why Jones is facing charges.
Jones is being held at the Mobile metro jail without bond according to jail records. She’s scheduled to be back in court July 17, 2025.
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SILVERHILL AL A multi-vehicle wreck Monday morning has left several persons with injuries.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the area of 14981 State Highway 104 and was discovered by a Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy.
The Silverhill Fire Department and several ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
One person was bleeding heavily, while another person had a possible broken arm, according to law enforcement.
Traffic on State Highway 104 has picked up in recent years with the growth in the area.
This wreck is still under investigation.
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DAPHNE AL. Officers with the Daphne Police Department regularly keep a sharp eye out for impaired driving and other traffic infractions on their busy roads throughout the city, and often, they do find drivers who shouldn’t be behind the wheel.
But on Saturday, July 12, 2025, police came across a higher number of impaired drivers and made five DUI arrests in less than 12 hours.
Police charged the following persons with Driving Under the Influence:
Seth Bradley Kennemer Tair Lashai Pogue Gary Castaneda Kendall Leann Brown Romero Mendez Esteban Edwin Skindy Lopez
All six drivers were booked into the Daphne Jail.
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DAPHNE Ala. The Daphne Police have reported the arrests that have been made during the past two weeks – July 1st through July 13th, 2025.
Name: Thomas Owens Davis
Date/Time: 07/01/2025 – 13:58
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Keith A Fernandez
Date/Time: 07/01/2025 – 14:28
Offense: Criminal Mischief – second degree
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Tijuan Deangelo Lanier
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 02:40
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Austin Layne Pollard
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 10:01
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Tamekia Lasha Williams
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 11:14
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Chasen Layne Rolin
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 15:06
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Ronnie Carl Williams
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 15:21
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Dorothy Mae Hunter-Wrzoskiewicz
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 15:25
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: I-XX WB @ XX MM, Daphne, AL
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Name: Robert John Van Wynen
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 03:12
Offense: Promote Prison Contraband Second Degree
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Erica Najuana Coleman
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 22:39
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: US Hwy XX @ Bayline Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: Robert Karl Panzer
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 23:25
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: US Hwy XX and US Hwy XX, Daphne, AL
Name: Amber Nicole Nichols
Date/Time: 07/04/2025 – 00:28
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy XX @ US Hwy XX, Daphne, AL
Name: Jordan Nicole King
Date/Time: 07/04/2025 – 03:27
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: I-XX WB XXmm, Daphne, AL
Name: James Gregory Pennington
Date/Time: 07/04/2025 – 18:00
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Mariah Markayla Jenkins
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 02:33
Offense: Domestic Violence 3rd Degree- Harassment
Location: 20000 block of N. Main St. (Circle K), Daphne, AL
Name: Eddie Wayne Hobbs
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 08:52
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Shang Leon Stephens
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 09:31
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Joseph Morcine Williams
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 12:36
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 7000 block of Melody Ln., Daphne, AL
Name: Parrish Joseph Sullivan
Date/Time: 07/07/2025 – 10:29
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: US Hwy XX @ US Hwy XX, Daphne, AL
Name: Charles Joe Russell
Date/Time: 07/07/2025 – 19:36
Offense: Domestic Violence – Criminal Mischief
Location: 20000 block of St. Basil St., Daphne, AL
Name: Quinton Demetris Gaines
Date/Time: 07/09/2025 – 01:42
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: US Hwy XX and Lavender Ln., Daphne, AL
Name: Tyler Blake Seabright
Date/Time: 07/09/2025 – 13:00
Offense: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Location: St Hwy XXX @ Sommerset Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: Timothy Lee Emerich
Date/Time: 07/09/2025 – 15:42
Offense: Fugitive From Justice
Location: Champions Way @ AL XXX, Daphne, AL
Name: Steven Walter Hirsch
Date/Time: 07/09/2025 – 19:51
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Margaret Williams Hall
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 02:39
Offense: Possession of Marijuana Second Degree
Location: US Hwy XX @ Randall Ave., Daphne, AL
Name: Tamara Matthews
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 20:01
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 9000 block of Lawson Rd. (Mint Storage), Daphne, AL
Name: Amber Nicole Cooper
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 20:40
Offense: Probation Violation
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Jason Anthony McCrory
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 23:04
Offense: Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
Location: 9000 block of Pleasant Rd., Daphne, AL
Name: Robert Eugene Anderson
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 23:16
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: David Antoeine Lara
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 03:33
Offense: AW Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Tyra Cherie Pickett
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 09:18
Offense: Possession of Marijuana Second Degree
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Khalen Renee Mason
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 09:41
Offense: Possession of Marijuana Second Degree
Location: US Hwy XX @ Graham St., Fairhope, AL
Name: Amber Nicole Cooper
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 13:35
Offense: Fugitive From Justice
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Stephanie Lynn Nelson
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 17:24
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Jason Eric Williams
Date/Time: 07/11/2025 – 19:26
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 8000 block of Co. Rd. 64, #1423, Daphne, AL
Name: Jason Anthony McCrory
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 00:12
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Seth Bradley Kennemer
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 01:42
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: 20000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Tair Lashai Pogue
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 02:05
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: Park Dr. @ Arbors By the Bay, Daphne, AL
Name: Gary Castaneda
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 02:46
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 20000 block of N Main St., Daphne, AL
Name: Kendall Leann Brown
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 03:23
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 20000 block of US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
Name: Romero Mendez Esteban
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 13:47
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: Co. Rd. XX @ Whispering Pines Rd., Daphne, AL
Name: Darren Kenston Tate
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 18:10
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Darren Kenston Tate
Date/Time: 07/12/2025 – 18:10
Offense: Theft of Property Fourth Degree
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
Name: Edwin Skindy Lopez
Date/Time: 07/13/2025 – 02:42
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy XX and Daphne Ave., Daphne, AL
Name: Dalatrice Lashay Bridges
Date/Time: 07/13/2025 – 08:31
Offense: Alias Writ of Arrest
Location: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL
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FAIRHOPE AL The Fairhope Police have recently released information on recent arrests made in July.
Begin Date: 07/01/2025
End Date: 07/13/2025
Name: Bayron Giron-Godinez
Date/Time: 07/01/2025 – 20:35
Offense: Attempt to elude a police officer
Name: Vaughn Kelley
Date/Time: 07/02/2025 – 12:02
Offense: Domestic Violence – Third Degree – Harassment
Location: 10000 block of County Road 13, Fairhope, AL
Name: Terica Lakisha Tillman
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 01:01
Offense: FTA Domestic Violence 3rd (Harassment)
Location: Fairhope, AL
Name: Christopher Shane Dykes
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 08:30
Offense: FTA for Driving w/ suspended license
Location: 20000 block of US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL
Name: Marcus Richmond Wright
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 13:06
Offense: FTA driving while suspended
Location: 600 block of Middle ST, Fairhope, AL
Name: Halie Charnece Riley
Date/Time: 07/03/2025 – 20:17
Offense: FTA (No Driver’s License)
Location: Co. Rd. XX and Teresa Dr., Fairhope, AL
Name: Michael Curtis York
Date/Time: 07/04/2025 – 10:29
Offense: FTA- Expired Tag
Location: 100 block of N Section St, Fairhope, AL
Name: Ismael Chavez
Date/Time: 07/04/2025 – 20:40
Offense: Reckless Endangerment
Location: Traffic Stop: Section St. and Dogwood Ave, Fairhope, AL
Name: Christopher Corry Peters
Date/Time: 07/05/2025 – 23:16
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: Hospital Dr @ Prospect Ave, Fairhope, AL
Name: Amanda Bailey Naquin
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 02:51
Offense: Public Intoxication
Location: 9000 block of Block of Woolrich AV, Fairhope, AL
Name: James Clayton Turner
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 16:39
Offense: Domestic Violence 3rd- Harassment
Location: 500 block of Myrtle, Fairhope, AL
Name: Thomas Jackson Westbrook
Date/Time: 07/06/2025 – 23:07
Offense: Public Intoxication
Location: 100 block of Old Mill Rd, Fairhope, AL
Name: Vernon Monroe Pugh
Date/Time: 07/07/2025 – 14:20
Offense: Criminal Mischief Second Degree (Greater than $500 to $2,500)
Location: 300 block of Stave Mill Drive, Fairhope, AL
Name: Gabriel Aaron Willis
Date/Time: 07/08/2025 – 02:16
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: St Hwy 181 / St Michael Way, Fairhope, AL
Name: Paul Ray Dale
Date/Time: 07/08/2025 – 13:40
Offense: FTA no plainly visible tag
Location: Greeno Road/Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL
Name: Arnold Jamal Woodyard
Date/Time: 07/08/2025 – 14:36
Offense: Harassing Communications
Location: 100 block of N. Section Street, Fairhope, AL
Name: Justin Brookes Winston
Date/Time: 07/08/2025 – 17:02
Offense: FTA Theft by Deception 4th
Location: 100 block of N Section St, Fairhope, AL
Name: Akira Lynn Wright
Date/Time: 07/10/2025 – 09:14
Offense: Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card
Location: 200 block of Spring Run Drive Apt.19, Fairhope, AL
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MOBILE AL The Mobile Police Department were notified that a home had been broken into and that the female suspect had fled the area on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 5:49 p.m.
Several officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Magnolia Drive in reference to that burglary and began checking the area for the suspect.
Upon arrival, officers were able to locate a female subject who was seen in the home a short time earlier.
Police arrested Micha Delmore, 52, and charged her with 3rd Degree Burglary.
Demore was transported to the Metro Jail.
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MOBILE AL On Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Helveston Street for a robbery in progress.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a juvenile male victim had been robbed of his money by two known male juvenile subjects who fled.
MPD officers were able to locate and arrest both subjects.
The suspects were transported to the Strickland Youth Center and charged with strong-armed robbery in the 3rd degree.
Because of the age of the victim and the suspects, their names cannot be revealed.
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LOXLEY AL An international stainless-steel manufacturer with operations in Germany, Finland, Brazil, Canada, China, is now adding the United States to their growing business, and in fact, they’re moving their headquarters to a 50-acre location in Loxley.
The Butting Corporation is investing $61 million to establish its North American headquarters and its first U.S. production facility. Founded in 1777 in Germany, Butting produces stainless steel pipe technology, clad pipes, customized spools and components, and cryogenic pipe and valve technology systems.
“Investing in Baldwin County was driven by the area’s overall attractiveness to live and work, a skilled labor force, proximity to key transportation routes and welcoming business environment,” said Adrian Rochofski, CEO and managing director of Butting USA.
The project, which will unfold in two phases, is expected to create 100 jobs at the Loxley facility.
Phase one will focus on the headquarters, engineering functions and the fabrication of stainless-steel spools, components and cryogenic pipe systems. Phase two will build out the production operations, integrating two stainless steel welded pipe mills, expanding the cryogenic production portfolio and expanding the fabrication capabilities.
“This is a historic project for our community, bringing new opportunities, long-term investment and international recognition to our city and our people,” said Loxley Mayor Richard Teal.
Lee Johnson, executive vice president of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, said, “Butting’s decision to locate their North American headquarters in Baldwin County is evidence that we are a premier location in the United States for international companies.”
The official groundbreaking of Phase 1 is expected to occur this fall, with construction and hiring ramping up in the next weeks.
Ellen McNair, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, added Butting’s decision increases German companies’ investments in the state. “This investment not only brings high-paying jobs to Loxley but also supports the growth of a German industry cluster that will generate long-term economic benefits across the region. We’re proud to welcome Butting to Alabama, and we look forward to building a lasting partnership,” McNair said.
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MOBILE AL. An ALEA trooper patrolling west Mobile on Monday evening, July 14, 2025, attempted to stop a speeding red Chevrolet Camero on Airline Terminal Road near the airport, but the driver refused to stop and instead, he accelerated and speed away from the trooper.
The driver then engaged the trooper in a pursuit at around 6:13 p.m. and sped down Airport Blvd. to Grelot Road near Leroy Stevens Road. Additional officers and troopers responded to assist in the pursuit.
The pursuit was brought to a halt within minutes, and the driver was taken into custody.
He was taken to the Mobile Metro Jail and charged with Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer.
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MOBILE Ala On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., officers responded to the 5900 block of Highway 90 near Swedetown Road around 6:30 p.m. Friday for a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a train.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim deceased.
The victim has now been identified as Devonte Carmichael, 36.
At this time, no other information has been released.
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FOLEY Ala On July 12th, 2025, just before midnight, Foley Police officers attempted a traffic stop on a reckless driver on State Hwy 59.
The vehicle refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated which ended near the intersection of Abby Ln and State Hwy 59. The suspect’s vehicle exited the roadway and struck a power pole and natural gas valve, causing a gas leak and potential live electrical line hazard to our officers, other first responders, and citizens that were attempting to render aid.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, fire resources, and utilities responders arrived on scene and after securing the power and gas lines, the driver of the suspect vehicle was extricated with minimal injuries.
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Joseph Lineberry of Fairhope, AL, was transported to Baldwin Health for medical clearance.
Lineberry was then arrested for DUI and Felony Eluding Law Enforcement Officers. Lineberry was also wanted out of several other agencies for a variety of misdemeanor offenses which included Attempting to Elude LEO, Assault 3rd degree, and Domestic Violence 3rd degree among others.
The following agencies assisted in this incident: Gulf Shores Police Department, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Foley Fire Department, Medstar, Baldwin EMC, and Riviera Utilities)
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FOLEY Ala. A new big box store is coming to Foley and will join the club! BJ’s Wholesale Club is looking to build a mega facility on 14.27 acres off Ala. 59 and south of the Juniper Street extension in Foley, according to the Foley Planning Commission.
This Marlborough, Massachusetts membership-based retail chain offers bulk groceries, electronics and other goods in a warehouse-type space and will move in and compete with two other established membership club stores, Costco and Sam’s.
BJ Wholesale Club currently has 278 locations nationwide.
The future site is located on acreage that is behind Texas Roadhouse restaurant and Culver’s.
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BALDWIN COUNTY Ala. The price of stamps has once again risen and will cost you 78 cents for your Forever Stamps. The federal government raised the price of stamps on Sunday.
The price of first-class forever stamps has increased by 5 cents, rising from 73 cents to 78 cents, according to Senior U.S. Postal Service representative Marti Johnson.
Johnson called the jump a “rational and realistic approach.”
The United States Postal Service made the request to the Postal Regulatory Commission back in April.
At the time, former U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy previously warned postal customers to get used to “uncomfortable” rate hikes as the Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient. He said price increases were overdue after “at least 10 years of a defective pricing model.”
Some say that sending a letter will soon reach a dollar and wonder if it’s worth the cost, while many are sending their communications via the Internet.
DeJoy resigned in March after nearly five years in the position, leaving as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino has taken on the role of postmaster general until the Postal Service Board of Governors names a permanent replacement for DeJoy.
Trump once considered putting USPS under the control of the Commerce Department in an effort to stop losses at the $78 billion-a-year agency, which has struggled at times to balance the books with the decline of first-class mail.
USPS workers nationwide have also rallied against Trump’s administration for plans to privatization fearing that there would be substantial job losses and big delays.
Many consumers say that they have substantially reduced their stamp use over the past few years and have opted for making bill payments online.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A woman has died in a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2025, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The Semmes woman has been identified as Devi V. Weems, 62, and troopers said that she was fatally injured after being struck by the 2008 Chevrolet Impala driven by William G. Wilson, 60, of Citronelle.
Authorities said that the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash occurred on Alabama 217 near the 14-mile marker, approximately five miles north of Semmes, in Baldwin County.
ALEA said that Wilson left the scene of the crash but he was located a short time later with the assistance of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson was arrested and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injuries, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana Second Degree. On July 5, Wilson was booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail with a $33,250 bond.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. Investigators with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Support Division obtained a search warrant for a person suspected of possessing child pornography and on July 9, 2025, the sheriff’s unit executed the search warrant at the 13000 block of Antler Hill Rd, Spanish Fort, Al.
According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrant was the result of a three-month long investigation into the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. The case was initiated from a tip provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
During the search, 27-year-old Ty Cole Davisson, who was the target of the investigation, was contacted at the location. An onsite preliminary analysis of electronic devices revealed Child Sexual Abuse Material. These devices were under the control of Davisson.
Davisson was subsequently taken into custody and charged with 4 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a class C Felony. Davisson was booked into the Baldwin County Corrections Center. As of Monday, July 14, 2025 he was being held on a $60,000 bond.
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FAIRHOPE Ala. The City of Fairhope Planning Commission convened on July 7, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on subdivision approvals. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding the final plat approval for Rockwell Place, a major subdivision proposed by Sawgrass Consulting on behalf of FST Rockwell LLC. This subdivision encompasses 10 commercial lots spread over approximately 13 acres, located on the east side of State Highway 181, adjacent to the Harvest Green East subdivision.
Mike Jeffries, representing the city, outlined the subdivision’s details, noting that it is zoned B2 in a general business district. The proposed layout includes shared ingress and egress points for several lots, with specific access arrangements for Lots 9 and 10. The site has been stabilized and landscaped, and all necessary utilities have been inspected and approved by the city. The commission unanimously approved the final plat for Rockwell Place after closing the public hearing, signaling a positive step for commercial development in the area.
The second item on the agenda was the El Pizzo two-lot minor subdivision, requested by the Elpizo Corporation and represented by Evan Geertz of DDG. This subdivision, located at 8100 McGowan Drive, spans approximately 17 acres and is zoned M1 for light industrial use. The purpose of this subdivision is to facilitate future development by dividing the property into two lots.
Jeffries provided insights into the existing conditions, including drainage considerations and utility access. The commission discussed the need for a temporary drainage easement and the requirement for future development to adhere to city utility standards. The public hearing for this item was opened, but no public comments were made. Following the discussion, the commission moved to approve the subdivision with conditions related to utility coordination and the establishment of an ingress and egress easement.
In summary, the meeting highlighted the commission’s commitment to managing growth and development in Fairhope, with both subdivisions receiving favorable recommendations for approval. The next steps will involve further coordination with city utilities and adherence to the established conditions for both projects.
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Birmingham AL A Michigan toddler has died six days after he accidentally got entangled in the cord of the window blinds at a Birmingham motel.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the child as Kiere DeAndre Jaden Daniels Jr. He was 2 and lived in Canton, Michigan.
Kiere was rushed to Children’s of Alabama, July 4, after he was found unresponsive in a room at the Hampton Inn at the Colonnade.
Birmingham and Rocky Ridge firefighters and Birmingham police were dispatched to the hotel on Colonnade Parkway at 10:55 a.m. last Friday.
CPR was performed on the scene and the child had shallow breathing when he left the scene en route to Children’s, according to authorities and witnesses.
Kiere remained on life support until he died at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
The family was in town for a family reunion over the holiday weekend. An adult parent was asleep inside the room when the accident happened.
No foul play is suspected in the boy’s death, authorities said.
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FOLEY Ala. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man identified as a City of Foley employee on charges of possession of child pornography and first-degree voyeurism.
Jeff Scott Phillips, 55, is a construction project manager in the city’s engineering department.
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office reported that Phillips, 55, is charged with possession of child pornography and first-degree voyeurism.
He was booked into the Baldwin County Detention Center and was being held on a $30,000 bond.
We have been told that the investigation is ongoing and that the sheriff’s office will not be releasing further details at this time.
The City of Foley released a statement that said that “These allegations are deeply concerning and do not reflect the values or standards of our city and community. “We recognize the impact this news may have on our community and our team. Our priority is to ensure transparency, accountability, and to uphold the integrity of our city as we learn more. We will provide updates as appropriate and in accordance with the law.
Phillips has been placed on administrative leave.”
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GULF SHORES Ala. Following the successful launch of the Allegiant Airline service on May 21, Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF/JKA) is already looking to the future.
The Airport Authority has begun exploring the potential expansion of the terminal to ensure continued success and to support growing passenger demand. The airport is proactively studying design options with the understanding that airlines make future scheduling decisions months in advance.
As part of this planning effort, the Authority has entered a contract with Vasey Aviation Group to evaluate a design for terminal enhancements. If pursued, the improvements would include expanding the gate area, increasing curbside space, and enlarging baggage claim facilities.
A final decision on whether to move forward with any construction, including how any expansion would be funded, is expected later this Fall.
“Believe it or not, we are already pursuing the idea of expanding our terminal facility, and this next phase could carry us forward for years to come,” said Jesse Fosnaugh, Airport Director.
“Staying ahead the airlines is important. They make schedule decisions six to nine months in advance and being in front of that planning curve is essential. Residents and visitors expect convenient travel and low fares, and we intend to make that integral to any terminal concepts.”
Vasey Aviation played a key role in bringing the terminal project together ahead of Allegiant’s service launch, meeting a tight development timeline to have facilities ready by May 21.
In addition, the Airport Authority has approved LuLu’s as the first official food and beverage provider for the airport terminal. Known for its vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere and coastal cuisine, LuLu’s will provide a warm Gulf Shores sendoff to every traveler through expanded dining services and retail offerings beyond security screening.
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