NEWS Questions Raised After Fatal Mobile Crash Lead to Community Debate Over Consistency in Criminal Charges May 31, 2026 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — The recent arrest of a Mt. Vernon man in connection with a fatal crash on Airport Boulevard has sparked renewed discussion among some Mobile residents who…
LOCAL NEWS Historic Searcy Hospital Structure Destroyed in Overnight Fire in Mount Vernon April 11, 2026 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport) — A significant fire late Friday night damaged part of the historic Searcy Hospitalproperty, drawing an extensive emergency response and leaving the community mourning the loss…
LOCAL NEWS Former Mount Vernon Police Chief Alleges Racially Targeted Ticketing, Retaliatory Firing January 21, 2026 The BuzzReport Mt. Vernon, Ala. (BuzzReport) — A former Mount Vernon police chief has filed a federal lawsuit accusing town leadership of pressuring him to issue traffic tickets based on race and…
COMMUNITY LOCAL NEWS POLITICS Mount Vernon Plunges into Crisis Amid Police Chief’s Firing, Officer Misconduct Allegations, and Mayoral Interference November 26, 2025 The BuzzReport MOUNT VERNON, AL (BuzzReport) – The quiet small town of Mount Vernon, Alabama, finds itself in an escalating state of disarray following the controversial firing of its police chief and…
LOCAL NEWS Mount Vernon Police Chief Fired Amidst Conflicting Accounts and Prior Controversy November 19, 2025 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport)-Mount Vernon’s Chief of Police, Eric Pettway, was dismissed from his duties this morning, a development he asserts came without a formal termination letter or any stated…
CRIME LOCAL NEWS Trespassing Incident at Historic Searcy Hospital Highlights Ongoing Dangers and Neglect November 19, 2025 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport) – Five individuals are now facing trespassing charges after an unauthorized entry into the long-shuttered Searcy Mental Hospital this past Saturday night. The historic Mount Vernon…
CRIME LOCAL NEWS Mount Vernon Shooting Leaves Man Critical; Investigators Seek Answers in Drive-By That Struck Nearby Vehicle November 10, 2025 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport) – A 21-year-old Mount Vernon man is fighting for his life after being shot twice in the back late Saturday night while walking his girlfriend to…
LOCAL NEWS POLITICS Mount Vernon Re-Elects Mayor Peoples Amidst Record Low Turnout as Town Grapples with Decline August 30, 2025 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport) – Voters in Mount Vernon went to the polls on Tuesday to decide their new town leaders, re-electing incumbent Mayor Eric Peoples for another term. However,…
LOCAL NEWS POLITICS Mount Vernon Gears Up for Municipal Election: New Leadership Sought Amidst Economic Challenges June 29, 2025 The BuzzReport Mount Vernon, AL (BuzzReport) –The quiet, north Mobile County town of Mount Vernon is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to cast its votes in a crucial municipal election scheduled…
LOCAL NEWS Arrest made after Two Teenagers Shot, One Fatally, After Graduation Party in Mobile Co. May 19, 2025 The BuzzReport A shooting following a high school graduation party in Mobile County has left one teenager dead and another injured. According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred shortly…
LOCAL POLITICS Why Are So Few Candidates Stepping Forward for Upcoming Local Elections? May 1, 2025 The BuzzReport Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – As the clock ticks down to the upcoming municipal elections, a notable trend is emerging in Mobile and Baldwin Counties: a striking lack of candidates stepping…
