Probate Judge

Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge

The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior.

Jacob Holmes

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October 26, 2022

New, more flexible poll worker appointment requirements are now in effect

Poll worker appointment requirements have changed to allow election officials the latitude to assign the most qualified poll workers in the county to each precinct.

Brandon Moseley

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August 4, 2021

Ivey appoints Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Ann Steiner Gregory as the new Butler County probate judge. The Alabama Republican Party offered its congratulations to Gregory on the new appointment. Gregory was was sworn in this week. “Great news for Butler County — their first female and Republican Probate Judge,” said Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 3, 2020

Alabama probate judge featured in video asking for federal funding of elections

The Brennan Center For Justice released a two-minute video Wednesday featuring the voices of six election officials from across the country, including Bullock County, Alabama, Probate Judge James Tatum. This bipartisan group uses the video to talk about why they feel that they need federal funding in the next stimulus package in order to help … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 24, 2020

Jefferson County GOP pens letter to governor complaining of Democrat appointed as probate judge

The members of Jefferson County Republican Party Steering Committee last week sent a letter to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey bitterly complaining about her recent appointment of Jim Naftel, a Democrat, as a Jefferson County probate judge. “We, both as elected officials and leaders of the Jefferson County Republican Party Steering Committee, on behalf of the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 6, 2020

Ivey appoints J. C. Love, III as Montgomery probate judge

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced she has named attorney J. C. Love, III to serve as Montgomery County’s Probate Judge. The governor signed Love’s appointment letter earlier that day. “J. C. Love, III has an impressive career, both in his work as an attorney and his involvement in the Montgomery community,” Governor Ivey … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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November 19, 2019

Crowell unable to assume post as Montgomery probate judge because of age

Thursday, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) issued a statement on the Montgomery County Probate Judge appointment after receiving notification from General Edward F. Crowell that he lacks the qualifications to serve as probate judge. “This morning, I was made aware that General Ed Crowell is unqualified to serve as Probate Judge due to the age required … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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November 15, 2019

Merrill says there were irregularities in Montgomery elections

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill met Thursday with the Alabama Political Reporter and the rest of the capitol press corps about the August 27 Montgomery municipal election. Merrill said that the Secretary of State’s office has received twelve credible complaints of alleged irregularities in the August elections for Mayor and City Council. Reporters asked … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 6, 2019

Steven Reed, David Woods advance to runoff for Montgomery mayor

Montgomery voters went to the polls Tuesday and as most observers expected, Steven Reed and David Woods received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election. Reed is the probate judge of Montgomery County. Woods is a prominent businessman and broadcaster who owns three television stations including Montgomery’s Fox affiliate. From early in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 28, 2019