Tommy Spraggins 'honored' to be sworn in as Alexander City mayor

Tommy Spraggins is sworn in as mayor of Alexander City Monday evening by municipal judge Randy Haynes as Spraggins’ wife Jennifer holds the Bible. Spraggins automatically became mayor upon the death of Jim Nabors on May 6 and Monday’s inauguration was ceremonial.

Tommy Spraggins formally assumed the powers of Alexander City’s mayorship Monday evening after raising his right hand and swearing an oath on his personal Bible but said he is only part of a team dedicated to making life better for the community’s residents.

Spraggins, the former city council president, automatically began serving as mayor a week ago upon the death of Jim Nabors but was ceremonially sworn in at the beginning of Monday’s city council meeting by municipal judge Randy Haynes.

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A white ribbon marks the empty chair of late Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors as the city council meets Monday evening for the first time since his death last week.