Lagniappe

Lagniappe, which translates to "something extra," is a weekly alternative newspaper located in Mobile, Alabama. It initially launched as a bi-weekly publication on July 24, 2002, under the leadership of co-publishers Ashley Toland and Rob Holbert, who currently hold the positions of editor and managing editor. In April 2014, Lagniappe transitioned to a weekly format. Since 2004, the Mobile Press Club has recognized Lagniappe for its outstanding reporting and feature articles.

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Cheriogotis maintains campaign contributions lead

18 hours ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

Former Mobile County District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis maintained his lead among mayoral candidates in terms of campaign contributions, bringing in more than $231,000 in the month of May — the first month after he received Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s endorsement — according to records from the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. In total, Cheriogotis received 211 individual contributions totaling $231,126 — up from his total raised for the month of April, which checked in at $230,158.
Almond chosen to lead Public Service Commission

1 day ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

Less than two weeks after Twinkle Cavanaugh stepped down as Public Service Commission President to take a position with the USDA, Gov. Kay Ivey has tapped State Representative Cynthia Lee Almond to be the new head of the agency. On Friday, June 6, Ivey announced Rep. Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, will assume her new role as PSC president on Monday, June 16.
Restricting dance groups in Mardi Gras parades under consideration

1 day ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

Mobile Mardi Gras parades could look a bit different in future years as the decision to limit or even bar private youth dance teams from participating in processions is being debated within the Mobile Mardi Gras Parading Society (MMGPS). On Friday, June 6, MMGPS President Nita Summerlin confirmed to Lagniappe that the organization — which is tasked with ensuring parades are conducted in a timely and orderly fashion — is reconsidering allowing dance teams to participate in parades. kAm$F>>6C=:?
MCSO arrests multiple men on child pornography possession, distribution charges

1 day ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

A recent joint operation conducted by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency resulted in the arrest of multiple local men accused of possessing or distributing child pornography. From Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, law enforcement officers with multiple agencies conducted “Operation Heatwave,” aimed at arresting child predators, according to an MCSO press release. kAm%9C@F89 E96 4@FCD6 @7 E96 @A6C2E:@?[ D6G6?
Man arrested on arson charges after setting two vacant houses ablaze

2 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

A Mobile man has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony arson after he allegedly set two vacant homes on fire, according to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. On Wednesday, June 4 at approximately 1:44 a.m., MFRD firefighters responded to the 100 block of Sunset Drive East in reference to a residential fire. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke with flames visible inside the home. No one was inside the residence at the time of the fire. kAm{2E6C @? (65?6D52J[ ba\J62C\@=5 p?5C6H r2>6C@?
Brown qualifies for U.S. Girls Junior tourney

2 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Tommy Hicks

It took a couple of extra pars, but Mobile’s Frances Brown qualified for the U.S. Girls Junior national tournament on Thursday. Brown, the recent UMS-Wright graduate who is headed to Auburn to begin her college career, was one of four players in the 30-player field at Valley Hill Country Club in Huntsville to shoot 2-under-par 70 and earn a spot in a playoff.
Jags add another 2026 football commitment

2 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Tommy Hicks

South Alabama’s football program picked up its fourth verbal commitment for the 2026 recruiting class this week. Left-handed quarterback Taylor Jacobs Jr., whose father, Taylor Jacobs Sr. played wide receiver at Florida and in the NFL, has committed to sign with the Jaguars. He announced his decision on social media. Jacobs was also recruited by the U.S. Naval Academy and Florida A&M University. kAm%96 e\7@@E\` DE2?5@FE A=2J65 E96 A2DE E9C66 D62D@? 2E r9:=6D w:89 $49@@= :?
Date change for 68 Ventures Bowl

2 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Tommy Hicks

Mobile’s 68 Ventures Bowl has a date change this year, and bowl president Jerry Silverstein said he is happy with the change. Last year’s game was played on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas, creating some issues based on the holiday season, with players, coaches and officials with the participating teams — Arkansas State defeated Bowling Green 38-31 — to spend Christmas Day away from their homes.
Langan Lake dredging project to begin ‘in a few weeks’

2 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Brady Petree

Work to dredge more than 225,000 cubic yards of sediment from Langan Lake isn’t slated to begin for a few more weeks, but officials are getting a jump start on touting the impacts the project that has been decades in the making will have on the city of Mobile.
Shade set for Gulf Coast Challenge experience

3 days ago | lagniappemobile.com | Tommy Hicks

Sam Shade hasn’t experienced the football rivalry between Alabama A&M and Jackson State, but that will change in October when A&M’s new head coach sends the Bulldogs against the Tigers at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in the annual Gulf Coast Challenge. The HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) matchup of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) teams is becoming a Mobile tradition. When the teams meet on Oct.