Woodfin Wins Re-Election, Ivey Staffer Arrested: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week, all eyes have been on Ida, the storm that emerged from the Caribbean that has now made landfall on the Gulf coast. Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for its impact on Alabama.

Also in the news, a member of Gov. Ivey's legal team was arrested and charged with soliciting a child via computer.

Here are those and other stories that made headlines this past week on Patch:

Birmingham's Mayoral Election: Woodfin Projected Winner

Mayor Randall Woodfin won his bid for re-election in decisive fashion, fending off seven challengers without a runoff.

Accused Kidnapper Of Newborn In Fairfield Now In Custody

A family friend of a newborn baby in Fairfield has been arrested and charged with the child's kidnapping. The child was found unharmed and returned to his family.

Hurricane Ida Expected To Bring Storms To Alabama

Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 storm, his the Louisiana coast Sunday and is expected to have significant impact on weather in Alabama this week.

Vestavia Lawyer, Kay Ivey Staffer Arrested

A Vestavia Hills resident and former member of Gov. Ky Ivey's staff has been arrested and charged with child solicitation by computer/electronic device.

Consultant Awarded $1.5 Million Judgment Against Donald Watkins

A longtime Alabama political consultant has been awarded a $1.5 million summary judgment in a case against prominent Birmingham businessman Donald Watkins.