Defense seeks to remove Mobile DA from Gulf Shores investigator case

A defense team has asked a judge to recuse the Mobile District Attorney's office from a case involving a Gulf Shores private investigator, according to reporting from WPMI NBC 15.

Details about the specific charges, the investigator's identity, or the grounds for the recusal request were not immediately available. The case appears to involve coordination between Mobile-area prosecutors and law enforcement in Baldwin County.

No ruling from the judge has been reported yet. The request represents an early procedural move that could reshape how the case proceeds if granted.

Elberta Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Timothy Eyres, 66, of Elberta, Alabama, has been arrested on four counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office.

The arrest was announced Tuesday. No additional details about the investigation or circumstances leading to the charges have been disclosed.

Eyres is being held in custody pending further court proceedings.

Log Truck Overturns on Highway 29 at Byrneville Road, Blocks Traffic

A log truck overturned on Highway 29 at Byrneville Road Tuesday morning, creating a traffic disruption in the North Escambia area. According to local reports, the truck was attempting to turn northbound onto Highway 29 from Byrneville Road when it experienced a mechanical failure. The malfunction caused both the tractor and trailer to overturn, spilling logs across the roadway and blocking southbound traffic.

The incident occurred during morning hours, likely affecting commuters in the area. No immediate information was available about injuries or the time needed to clear the roadway and reopen traffic.