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In the latest episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, the news team looks back on some of 2025's greatest journalistic hits and previews the stories they plan to break in 2026. Happy New Year!

The Indianapolis Colts called Phillip Rivers' number. The 44-year-old St. Michael's Catholic Head Football Coach answered and gave the Seahawks a run for their money. Back in Mobile Bay, A.J. McCarron says he's bowing out of a political bid. Also in this episode: • Some Baldwin County mayors say they were erroneously announced as endorsing a local state senator. • New data suggests Mob...

This week, on Lagnia-POD: City, county leaders spar over lease. Rifts widening on online sales tax. And, could a phone call down to Fairhope be the making of the next great sports film?

In this episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, Arts Editor Kevin Lee explores the life and crimes of Patricia Krenwinkel, a member of the infamous Manson family who spent time in Mobile.

Enraptured in the spirit of Thanksgiving (and Wicked), this week, the Lagniappe team winds its way down a yellow brick road of culinary memories, Iron Bowl takes, Stauter boats, Kash girlfriend spending and munchkin profanity. All this and more by smashing that play button... Gobble Gobble

Mobile Bay waters are much clearer lately. Why? A number of tributary factors appear to be colliding all at once. Mobile officials greenlight new blighted property laws. And the latest on high school football playoffs, flag football and CFB standings.

Football coaching salaries are an odd thing — and that rings true even at the high school level. Here in Baldwin County, it involves cities stepping in with local funds to enhance school board paychecks. We're also covering: • Musician-Athlete Multitasking • South Alabama's Season Outlook • We're getting a PvP sheriff's race; and • New hope for hermit hut. All this and more by smas...

In the latest episode of Lagniappe Daily's award-winning podcast, the reporters talk about Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis settling into his new office, a cybersecurity attack on a local manufacturer of airplane engines, and the restaurants the Port City loved and lost.

Team Lagniappe dives into the end of Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s 12-year tenure, Fairhope’s infamous inflatable protester, wild college football firings, and a bizarre case of escaped lab monkeys in Mississippi. Highlights: Reflections on Stimpson’s legacy, leadership style, and Mobile’s turnaround  under his administration . Legal and First Amendment fallout from Fairhope’s viral  'giant penis&#39...

Sponsored by Gulf Distributing, this special episode of Lagnia-POD features Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson in conversation with Rob Holbert and Kyle Hamrick about his 12 years in office. 

Over the past half-century, Mobile County has gone from having no women presiding over its courts to now having 13. The curve began with the appointment of a young, Black lawyer as a Prichard municipal judge in 1975. Also in this episode: • The Jags' loss as time expires (9:25) • Auburn vs. UGA controversy (16:24)

Halloween decor in the Mobile County Sheriff's front yard hit national headlines this week and elicited mixed reactions. The  necromantic   scene  depicts skeleton ICE agents chasing sombrero-donned skeletons over a driveway gate. All this and more by smashing that play button.

Lagniappe examines the increasingly blurred lines and cross-pollination between Alabama athletics and state politics. One thing's for sure, we should all brace for a surge of sports analogies and metaphors. We also discuss What it will look like for Mobile mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis when the rubber meets the road next month. Possibly fewer dental flossers? •  The lawsuit between the Mobile...

In this lively episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, Rob Holbert and Kyle Hamrick walk through Mobile Mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis' victory Tuesday night, Tommy Hicks talks hockey's return to the Port City and the team wraps things up with an "explosive" trip downtown.

This week’s  Lagnia-Pod  dives into Mobile’s mayoral race as debates heat up, with Barbara Drummond and Spiro Cheriogotis trading sharper jabs and questions over endorsements, party loyalty, and campaign mailers. • South Alabama’s strong showing against Auburn, the expected return of pro hockey to Mobile, and high school football rankings.  • Bradley Byrne’s dual role at the Mobile Chamber and Ada...

In this special episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, co-publisher Rob Holbert and reporter Kyle Hamrick interview Barbara Drummond about her campaign for mayor of Mobile.

In the latest episode of Lagniappe's award-winning podcast, the reporters discuss an election challenge in Mobile's Council District 2, the arrest of a Bay Minette attorney and another attempt to save foxes on Dauphin Island. All this and more when you smash that play button.

The Most Rev. Mark Rivituso became Mobile’s third archbishop and 10th bishop during a special Mass Wednesday downtown. We also cover: • Ousted D-2 councilman William Carrol protested Mobile's election certification. • Lawsuit seeking Orange Beach police footage hits a snag.

The stage is set for the Sept. 23 runoff election. Lagniappe's editorial team reviews the results.

In this special episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, co-publisher Rob Holbert and city reporter Kyle Hamrick attempted to sit down with mayoral candidate Paul Prine. He did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

In this special episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, co-publisher Rob Holbert and city reporter Kyle Hamrick sit down with mayoral candidate Connie Hudson.

In this special episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, co-publisher Rob Holbert and city reporter Kyle Hamrick attempted to sit down with mayoral candidate Barbara Drummond. She could not attend due to scheduling conflicts.

In this special episode of the award-winning Lagnia-POD, co-publisher Rob Holbert and city reporter Kyle Hamrick sit down with mayoral candidate Spiro Cheriogotis.

In the latest episode of Lagniappe's award-winning podcast, reporter Grant McLaughlin cools things down with a profile about the recent successes of a Mobile popsicle business. Reporter Scott Johnson discusses the ongoing controversy at Big Creek Lake, and publisher Rob Holbert wraps things up by discussing the Orange Beach mayoral race with reporter Kyle Hamrick.

This week, the team over at Lagniappe HQ revisits the recent WKRG News 5 debate for Mobile's mayoral race. They discuss how the campaign vibes feel a little flat, and candidates could use some bold messaging to give them a little pizzazz. The group also covers local sports news, including a top high school recruit's commitment and an update on the South Alabama Jaguars football team's...