BW Recommends | November 8, 2026
News and features you might have missed this week from around the region.
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Four amendments to be added to state constitution after Tuesday vote
Alabamians approved four measures that affect elections and schools.
Tuberville claims win; Jones points to Democratic progress
Alabamians elect a slate of new leaders to state government roles.
‘Bring it on’: Sewell claims midterm victory but says there’s still work to do
“We can be jubilant today, but we have to roll up our sleeves tomorrow," Sewell said.
Palmer returned to House in Tuesday vote
Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer won a seventh term representing District 6 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Maurice Mercer.
Local Leaders Celebrate Sheriff Mark Pettway’s Third-Term Victory
Pettway bested Republican nominee Jacob Reach.
Democrats pick up seat in legislative delegation
Incumbent Leigh Hulsey fell in a close race to Democrat Nell Brown
Stephens holds off challenger Blue for fifth term on JeffCo Commission
The margin of victory was just 592 votes.
Birmingham leadership vows zero tolerance for youth violence after deadly weekend
The mayor said the city offers help to at-risk youth; councilor says shootings were unconnected with the Magic City Classic.
‘I’m progressing well,’ recuperating Knight tells JeffCo Commission
The commissioner recently had heart surgery.