SUMMARY: Outgoing Century Mayor Luis Gomez has resigned due to health issues, effective Friday, after serving as interim mayor since 2023. Gomez is proud of his contributions, including addressing key issues, completing audits, and improving city services. Alicia Johnson, a council member with two years of experience, will step in as interim mayor. Gomez praises her as the right fit to continue Century’s progress. Johnson plans to focus on upgrading wastewater systems and values the strong community support she’s received. She sees her role as giving back to the town and will serve until a special election in April.

Century Mayor Luis Gomez Jr. submitted his resignation Tuesday evening, which becomes effective Friday.
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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: Baldwin County’s Spanish Fort Public Library will soon allow anyone to challenge books on its shelves, following a board decision to change the previous policy that limited challengers to library patrons. The board recently moved 36 books from the children’s section to the young adult section to adhere to Alabama Public Library Service requirements. Notable titles now in the young adult section include “Daddy, Papa and Me,” “I am Jazz,” and “Jacob’s New Dress,” which feature LGBTQ+ themes. City Attorney David Connor highlighted the need to revisit both children’s and young adult sections to ensure compliance with state guidelines.

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