A man was detained Thursday after a holdup alarm at the Regions Bank branch on Union Avenue; police say the investigation is ongoing.

St. Clair police arrested Isaac James Sansoucie on July 3 after a June 30 report alleged statutory sodomy with a child under 12; the case is now with Franklin County prosecutors.

A Georgia State study maps how absentee landlords channel rent from predominantly Black neighborhoods into wealthier Atlanta areas like Buckhead. The research analyzed more than 250,000 city property records to trace ownership and money flows.

Maricopa County inspection logs and local roundups flagged several Valley restaurants this week for priority violations, including undercooked meats and dishwashing lapses. The reports show a mix of serious risk factors and some perfect scores across the metro.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike approved a 3.5% toll increase that takes effect Jan. 3, 2027, nudging per‑mile and segment fees higher across the system.

A driver died Wednesday after an SUV crossed the centerline and struck two other vehicles on S.C. Highway 5 near Pine Avenue. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.

Citadel founder Ken Griffin told a Sun Valley audience he’d prefer Marco Rubio over Vice President J.D. Vance — a rare public tilt from one of the GOP’s biggest donors.

A child in Broken Arrow was found in a nearby pool and later died, police say. Authorities say the investigation is active and ongoing.

Detective Jilvee Abalos says he was sidelined after photographing a supervisor he says was working in the office while signed up for Metro overtime. His lawyers want the supervisor’s overtime logs before a July 30 hearing.

A 55-year-old Orlando man was arrested after police found a dog shot dead inside its crate; investigators say the shooting happened after a child was bitten earlier that evening.

Hamilton’s touring company plays Bass Performance Hall July 15–26 with Tyler Fauntleroy and Jimmie “J.J.” Jeter among the principals. Tickets start at $69 and vary by date.

Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye‑Young will retire in October 2026 after 37 years with the department, creating an opening that Undersheriff Bryan Muir plans to pursue. The county says a transition timeline will be announced soon.

Hialeah has launched a 180‑day pilot to install ultrasonic smart water meters that officials say will improve billing accuracy and detect leaks. The trial will test roughly 175–225 meters at no cost to the city.