
Judge Denies Delay in Ethics Trial
Suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard's request to push back her Dec. 7 trial was rejected by Chief Judge J. William Cole.

Suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard's request to push back her Dec. 7 trial was rejected by Chief Judge J. William Cole.
October 12, 2026
Birmingham Event Explored Incarceration ChallengesThe Alabama Appleseed Center hosted discussions on criminal justice and reentry following film screenings.
September 20, 2026
Jefferson County Jury Acquitted Kelvin EdwardsA jury found Kelvin Edwards not guilty of capital murder following a trial in Birmingham.