Big News from the Alabama Supreme Court!

Hold on to your hats, ChumCity folks! Governor Kay Ivey just shook things up, appointing Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court! This follows Justice Jay Mitchell's surprising exit – he's got his sights set on becoming Attorney General in 2026!

Who is Judge Lewis?

Judge Lewis is no stranger to Alabama's legal scene. He was just appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals earlier this year. Governor Ivey is super confident in her choice, stating that Judge Lewis "continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a willingness to serve the people of Alabama." She believes his "decades of experience will serve the Supreme Court of Alabama well."

Lewis's Impressive Background

Before his stint on the Court of Civil Appeals, Judge Lewis presided over the 19th Judicial Circuit in Elmore County. He's also been a senior partner at his own firm, the Lewis Law Firm, since '06. This guy has done it all - from assistant district attorney to criminal defense and even dabbling in civil and family law! He's got degrees from the University of the South and Cumberland School of Law.

What's Next?

The Governor's office says Ivey chatted with Judge Lewis this morning. And don't worry, she'll announce who's filling Judge Lewis's old seat on the Court of Civil Appeals soon. Stay tuned, ChumCity, for more updates!