Congress Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours Constituents can get help with Social Security, veterans benefits, Medicare, passports and other federal services at three July stops. StaffJuly 7, 2026
Courts Officials mum on voter reassignment after SCOTUS clears Alabama map Court filings warned the switch could be impossible as counties faced locked voter records, absentee ballot deadlines and looming vendor timelines. Jacob HolmesJune 4, 2026
Courts State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision. Alex JobinJune 3, 2026
Governor Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari The Jefferson County native spent more than five decades in law and public service, earning bipartisan respect across Alabama. Wesley WalterJune 3, 2026
Local news Birmingham awards $200,000 in microgrants for violence prevention, youth intervention programs The money will back neighborhood groups offering mentoring, workforce help and family support to court-involved and high-risk Birmingham youth. Alex JobinApril 29, 2026
Legislature Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies. Alex JobinMarch 17, 2026
Local news Alabama Democratic Party appoints William Bell as interim Jefferson Co. chair State party leaders named former Birmingham Mayor William Bell to the post after a committee invalidated a disputed special election. StaffFebruary 19, 2026
Elections Jefferson County Democratic Party opens candidate qualifying for 2026 primary Party officials emphasized the importance of the three-week window, stating the process ensures leaders committed to good governance were elected. StaffJanuary 5, 2026
Courts Alabama Supreme Court backs JeffCo sheriff in inmate dispute The dispute involved whether a sheriff was required to house a city's arrestees in the county jail. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2025
Courts 11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections. Mary Claire WootenOctober 17, 2025