Alabama Fourth Circuit Court Judge Marvin Wiggins (at podium), along with Alabama Conference of Black Mayors Executive Director Vickie Moore, standing by the door, swears in the new council members for the town of Newbern at the Newbern town hall on Oct. 27, 2024. From left: James Robinson, Barbara Patrick, Janice Quarles, Mayor Patrick Braxton, Ann Bailey and Marla Cole. (Credit: Dwayne Fatherree)