Central Alabama sees historic changes in leadership as new mayors are sworn in, including Ciara Smith in Anniston and Jennifer Andress in Homewood.

Samantha Ingram said she’s unconcerned about the lawsuit or a ruling that could determine the fate of her tenure on the council.

Paul Finebaum, a household name for Alabama sports fans after decades of work as a columnist, radio show host, and regular on the SEC Network and ESPN, is considering a run for Tuberville’s seat and said this week he would make a decision soon.

In the wake of the incumbent’s death in the middle of the campaign, Chapin voters chose a new mayor to lead them for the next four years. Bill Mitchell won the race with 67% of the vote Tuesday, while 7% voted for Ron Colley. Twenty-four percent of the vote went to write-in candidates, while a single vote was cast for late Mayor Al Koon.