
Assistant district attorney Ben Fuller has won the race for Shelby County District Court Judge Place 3 defeating Jarred "Jay" Welborn.

Shelby County republicans will find more than the contested statewide races on their ballots when they return to the polls on Tuesday. District Court Place 3 is up for grabs with Ben Fuller and Jarred “Jay” Welborn in the runoff.

District Court may not attract the same attention as higher courts, but its impact is immediate and deeply personal. Choosing a judge with the right experience helps ensure that impact is fair and just.

Retired Judge Charles McKnight died in Mobile on Maundy Thursday.

Daphne Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt announced he will run for the new Baldwin County District Court Judge Place 3.