MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has been named the 2026 District Attorney of the Year by the Alabama District Attorneys Association.
The award was presented during the Association’s annual Summer Training Conference held last week in Gulf Shores. Presented annually, the honor recognizes a district attorney who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, service to the profession, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Blackwood, who was sworn into office in January 2023, was recognized for his leadership in strengthening public safety, advancing innovative crime prevention initiatives and improving the administration of justice that have produced measurable results for Mobile County…