Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Ivey filled vacancies in the 17th, 28th and 35th judicial circuits.
District Attorney
Governor appoints C. Lynn Hammond as DA for Calhoun, Cleburne counties
Hammond has served as an assistant district attorney in the office she now holds since 1994.
October 2, 2023
Ivey announces 33 new appointments to various boards and offices
On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a new slate of public appointments to several boards and positions.
Ivey appoints new Pike, Coffee district attorney, Colbert County circuit judge
Each appointment is effective immediately.
New Mobile County district attorney takes office
Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood was officially sworn into office Wednesday.
January 13, 2023
Governor appoints two county commissioners, district attorney
The Governor's Office released Friday the three appointments, all of which are effective immediately.
Mobile DA candidate says she would use discretion when enforcing abortion law
Donald said district attorneys are the "last decision-making point" and that their discretion includes "what cases to prosecute."
Summer McWhorter Summerford announces candidacy for district attorney
Summerford is seeking to replace Mike O’Dell, who has announced that he will not seek re-election.
September 29, 2021
Marshall to announce future plans on Thursday
Steve Marshall will be joined by supporters for a noon announcement on the steps of the Attorney General’s Office.
5th Judicial Circuit DA switches to the Republican Party
The ALGOP says 69 percent of district attorneys in Alabama are now Republicans.