SUMMARY: Good morning and happy Thursday! News 5 Now at 8:00 highlights key stories, including the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, attended by roughly 3,000 and featuring a eulogy from President Biden. The Department of Justice plans to release findings on Trump’s election interference, while Alabama will soon drop rabies vaccine pellets from planes. Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson announces her candidacy for mayor, and rainy weather leads to the cancellation of this month’s art walk. There’s also a discussion on how often viewers use artificial intelligence, alongside sports commentary on the college football national championship.

Oral rabies vaccine pellets will be dropped in less than three weeks from low flying planes in Alabama, the Mobile Mayor’s race has it first “official” candidate as County Commissioner Connie Hudson announces, and the nation is preparing for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter

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SUMMARY: The death toll from the New Orleans terror attack remains at 14, with nearly three dozen injured, many still hospitalized. Baldwin County chaplain Tony Dicky has been offering support to the victims, comforting families and sharing in their grief. Memorials line Bourbon Street for those lost. Among the survivors, Jeremy Siny, who was injured when a terrorist’s truck ran over him, is expected to recover. Despite the ongoing pain, Dicky highlights the emotional and spiritual healing brought by community support. He believes the care and compassion of strangers is helping victims on their difficult journey toward recovery.

Bourbon Street in New Orleans is different now. FULL STORY: https://trib.al/f0N3rFb.

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SUMMARY: Well Proty Pantry has served the Baldwin County community since 2003, helping those in need of food. In 2024, they assisted nearly 11,000 families amid rising grocery prices. Executive Director Deian Servos announced their upcoming Magnolia Ball, scheduled for this Saturday at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, which aims to raise funds for their operations. Last year, they provided 1.4 million pounds of food to food-insecure families. The event will feature live music and floral donations, with ticket and donation information available via a QR code or the organization’s website. Your support helps ensure families receive healthy meals year-round.

Deann Servos. Executive Director, Prodisee Pantry

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