Alabama Election Results; BJCTA's New COO: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The past week kin news was dominated mostly by Super Tuesday and the results of a number of statewide elections. In perhaps the most-watched race in the state, the GOP U.S. Senate nominee will be decided in a runoff March 31 between former U.S Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville.

As well, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority announced it has hired a new COO and reorganized its leadership structure.

Here are those stories and more from the past week on Patch:

Amendment 1 Rejected By Alabama Voters

The only amendment on the ballot statewide Tuesday in Alabama was Amendment One, which would rename the state school board and, essentially, get rid of the current elected members, who would be replaced by governor-appointed members.

Amazon To Hire 1,500 Workers In Bessemer

Online retail giant Amazon looks to fill 1,500 full time positions at its Bessemer fulfillment center.

Shooting Investigation In Jefferson County Leads To Drug Arrest

What began as an investigation into shots fired near Mulga Tuesday night ended up in a drug arrest.

Transit Authority Restructures, Names New COO

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority has restructured its leadership and hired a new chief operating officer, after years of issues surrounding its leadership and operations.

2020 Primary Election Results In Alabama

The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate could not be decided Tuesday, as a run-off is projected between former senator Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville, and Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in Alabama.