Lagnia-Pod: Recent Episodes
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Special Election Edition For the first time in 20 years, the Libertarian Party has ballot access in Alabama. Reporter Scott Johnson talks with the Libertarian candidates for Alabama governor, Jimmy Blake, and U.S. Senate, John Sophocleus. They discus what their party is, the political duopoly in Alabama, policies preventing economic advance and systemic disadvantages for third-party options in the state.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep37 • A local environmental advocacy group, Mobile Baykeeper, is suing Alabama Power Co. in U.S. District Court, claiming the company's plan to permanently store coal ash in unlined ponds at Plant Barry on the Mobile River is "illegal" and violates federal policy. Lagniappe's editorial staff talks about the lawsuit and the history of the coal ash debacle.
• The Mobile County Commission has passed a "historic" $216 million budget — a year-over-year increase of roughly $20 million from its previous year's operating expenses. Reporter Scott Johnson talks about where that extra dough has come from and where it is going.
• Assistant managing editor Dale Liesch walks us through the city of Mobile's promising status in the film industry, which he details in this week's cover story.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep36 Orange Beach's new city school system is experiencing unique growing pains to the tune of roughly $7 million. Reporters Brady Petree and Kyle Hamrick take us on a dive into public school system funding on Alabama's Gulf Coast and the unique challenge facing the state's newest education district.
A heartbreaker at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Saturday saw the South Alabama Jaguars fall 32-31 to UCLA after a last-minute failed fake field goal attempt. Sportswriter Tommy Hicks was there on the ground and gives us the details about what he saw and why the game is a net positive for USA.
Reporter Dale Liesch talks about a new plan which has emerged for the Mobile Civic Center, and writer Scott Johnson talks about the headway being made on Mobile's battlefront with violent crime.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep35 Couples can rest assured tonight throughout the city of Mobile. One of the most reputable studies ever conducted (sarcasm) has the Port City as the 79th Most Faithful City in America. Co-publisher Ashley Trice walks us through her hypotheses for why we beat Huntsville and Birmingham. Cover your kids' ears for this one because her theories for this milestone are spicy.
The South Alabama Jags are going cross-country this week as their next football game is set against UCLA. Sportswriter (and senior citizen) Tommy Hicks tells us all about it and why the Sun Belt Conference is turning heads this season.
Reporter Kyle Hamrick hunkered down this week and dove into the history and legacy of the Bankhead Tunnel and the problem with truck drivers following their GPS while ignoring warning lights, whistles, signs, and chains.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep34 From Minneapolis to Uvalde to Baldwin County, Alabama, law enforcement has an unchecked ability to mishandle information to their benefit and to defendants' detriment. Reporter Scott Johnson walks us through this week's cover story "What is the narrative?"
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks tells us about the Blount High School football coach who is now on administrative leave for allegedly spanking a student.
We close things up this week hearing from Dale Liesch on Mobile's annexation status and Kyle Hamrick talks about the radioactive aircraft carrier that could be on its way to Mobile Bay to be retired.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep33 There's "pot of coffee", but this week Lagniappe's editorial team is talking pot and coffee.
Applications for medical marijuana are gearing up in September.
Bad Ass Coffee in Orange Beach is facing criticism from Mayor Tony Kennon for its allegedly obscene branding.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives us the latest on college football.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep32 Money is flying in a lot of directions across the state and Mobile.
St. Nick Saban will be counting more blessings this week after securing a boosted contract. Mobile Topgolf is looking at rolling in a $2.5 million incentive package to build in McGowin Park. New renovation proposals for the Mobile Civic Center will cost between $128 million and $168 million.
Money isn't all that's flying around. Our two new full-time staff reporters have been buzzing around Mobile and Baldwin counties scooping up a number of hot stories. We just pray you can keep up.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep31 Mobile and Baldwin high school football is gearing up in South Alabama. Lagniappe sportswriter Tommy Hicks guides us through the highlights and key details of the launch of the season. Check out Hicks' special section this week, the Gridiron Guide 2022.
Reporter Scott Johnson discusses the latest developments regarding SOS Towing and their civil asset forfeiture case with Mobile law enforcement. Dale Liesch brings us up to speed on the Mobile Civic Center renovation plans.
Lagniappe welcomes its newest reporter, Kyle Hamrick who hails from Corner, Alabama. Hamrick is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama, where he earned his master's degree. He came ready to hit the ground running and gives us details on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. New reporter Brady Petree gives us more information on his background in Russellville, Alabama. He briefs us on a recent visit by Congressman Jerry Carl to Mobile.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep30 In the week’s version of the Lagnia-POD, one county in Florida (of all states) is complaining about possible tolls on the newly planned Mobile River Bridge.
Prichard Water Board's latest meeting dissolved into bickering and biting. Reporter Dale Liesch gives us the details on one of the wildest public conferences he's ever been a part of.
Tommy Hicks hits us with the latest Mobile County sports news, including a local being called up to Major League Baseball and football season gearing up to kickoff.
We wrap up discussing a Mobile County Commission proposal to require residency for its directors and, last but not least, the Mobile city council has approved a historic redistricting plan.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep29 In the week's version of the Lagnia-POD, Major League Football (MLF) got the axe and a lot of players were locked out of their hotels when the bills weren't paid.
Reporter Dale Liesch talks with us about the new proposed 12-foot-taller Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project and how it is likely a done deal — yes, and there will be tolls.
We wrap up talking about how a lawsuit is potentially exposing how power companies are using their influence to bitter the Fourth Estate, and it may be happening right here in Sweet Home Alabama.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep28 Well, that's a wrap for the Nappie Awards 2022! Congratulations to all of our winners.
This week's episode of Lagniappe's award-winning podcast opens by commemorating the Nappie Awards' 20th season. This year's contest featured a record 1.54 million votes from all 50 states — even some from other countries. Join us in saying congratulations!
We shift in our second segment to talk with our illustrious sportswriter, Tommy Hicks, about Spring Hill College's Historic Stan Galle Field. There may or may not have been an oak tree set fire to expand the field.
Our third section is a lightning round with Dale Liesch and Scott Johnson who discuss annexation, the convention center and gang war.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep27 What do the three Mobile County Commissioners have in common? None of them are pleased with a lynching monument recently placed by Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
In this week's podcast, Lagniappe’s editorial staff jumps into the current headbutting happening among Mobile's elected officials over lynching. The Unversity of South Alabama has had it's own race-related controversies as well, and just reinstated the last two professors accused of adorning racist outfits during a 2014 costume contest.
Co-publisher Rob Holbert discusses the apparent unethical hypocrisy involving the chairman of the Alabama Ethics Commission.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep26 A Mobile City Councilman was arrested for public intoxication during the Fourth of July weekend and spent a night in jail in Baldwin County.
Lagniappe's editorial staff dives into the latest news in this week's podcast. Other topics include:
• The Mobile Police Department rolled out ShotSpotter for the holiday weekend. While the technology is designed to distinguish between fireworks and gunfire, that doesn't account for residents who shoot into the air.
• Lagniappe sportswriter Tommy Hicks talks about his interview with Jerry Glanville concerning the new Major League Football league.
• Austal employees were terminated for not receiving a COVID vaccine, and now they're suing claiming they were discriminated against.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep25 You read that right. Major League Football (MLF) is on the podcast menu this week. Don't miss out on a whole bunch of other entrés as well:
• Reporter Dale Liesch got his hands on the hot button again and has been detailing a whole suite of controversial Mobile issues. He kicks things off this week by discussing the closing YMCA and the newly announced toll bridge proposal.
• In sports, it's all about the MLF. The illustrious Tommy Hicks breaks down what Mobile's new professional football league will look like, and then updates us on the Vigor-Murphy high school coaching situation.
• We wrap up this week's episode by hammering several items: reporter Scott Johnson talks about his cover story on crime and violence intervention efforts, Liesch breaks down the latest Ladd Stadium drama, and Lagniappe co-publisher Rob Holbert talks about things not measuring up at the Alabama State Bar.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep24 This week's Lagniappe features special guest and Lagniappe contributor Lynn Oldshue who is authoring a yearlong series called "It's the Devil" which is deep-dive into the drug epidemic in South Alabama.
We discuss:
• How cracking down on Mobile's pill mills created a vacuum for its drug problem to take off.
• The death of Kelsey Johnston and the crackdown on the Crossley Hills gang.
• The human side of fentanyl abuse and how we need to view addiction
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep23 We know you missed us. Lagniappe's awarding-winning podcast returns after an unexpected one-week vacation.
This week we discuss:
• The City of Mobile strikes out after a final blow in the saga of Hank Aaron Stadium has revealed not only does Mobile not own the stadium property, but it has no rights to the stadium itself, which has been built and maintained using more than $14 million in city funding.
• Coaching vacancies remain for local area softball teams, and Mobile County Public School System is currently building four new football stadiums. Those facilities are facing delays.
• A new annexation plan calls for 26,000 new residents for Mobile, which would make it the state's second-largest city. Alabama community colleges have become a revolving door for presidents. Mo Brooks gets the ultimate Trump treatment as the former president endorses Katie Britt.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep22
• Two children murdered in Mobile this week in two separate incidents. Ciara Jackson, 14,and LeQuinten Morrissette, 11.
• Dale Liesch discusses the proposed low-income housing venture in the old Gayfer's building.
• More sports drama this week. Tommy Hicks takes us through the weeds (and into the green).
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep21 View this week's cover story here
Lagniappe's AWARD-WINNING podcast is joined by the entire editorial team this week — co-publishers Rob Holbert and Ashley Trice and reporters Gabriel Tynes, Dale Leisch, Tommy Hicks and Scott Johnson.
• Elections results are hot off the press from the May 24 primary election. Gov. Kay Ivey walked away with her primary for re-election last night while Katie Britt fell just shy of an outright victory in the U.S. Senate race.
Legacy Republican candidates in Mobile County saw impressive results with Paul Birch securing the GOP candidacy for sheriff and Keith Blackwood taking a convincing victory for the Republican Mobile County District Attorney nomination.
• Tommy Hicks gets down into the dirt with the latest NIL drama with coach Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher.
• We wrap up this week's podcast discussing why Alabama suffers from abysmal turnout during elections and what can be done to change that.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep20
The May 24 primary elections are imminent, so we're is diving into the thick of it in this week's podcast with Lagniappe co-publishers Rob Holbert and Ashley Trice, and reporters Tommy Hicks and Scott Johnson.
• Ashley says her primary election wish list only asks for one thing: a runoff for Kay Ivey. This week's cover story explores the governor's race and its candidates.
• Sports return this week, and Tommy gives us the low-down on the University of Mobile Rams' return to the NAIA Softball World Series
• Not so fast, we've got a GOP U.S. Senate primary to talk about. Rob explores some of his takes on the dynamic race.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep19
This week's podcast episode dives into the latest south Alabama news with co-publishers Rob Holbert and Ashley Trice, and reporters Dale Liesch and Scott Johnson.
• Thought you'd be off the hook by turning to solar energy? No way, José. In this week's cover story, reporter Gabriel Tynes explores how Alabama Power charges customers who use sunlight.
• Back-to-back wins put Mobile and Baldwin counties in the spotlight of economic development success with Airbus and Novelis announcing huge capital investments and a combined 2,000 new jobs.
• It's no Romeo and Juliet, but the appalling and tragic fugitive love story of jailbird Casey White and jailer Vicky White has come to a deadly end.
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• Reporter Dale Liesch talks about this week's cover story on the hanging of Charles Boyington in 1835. During his last words, Boyington prophesied a tree would grow from his heart to prove his innocence. At his gravesite there now stands a large live oak.
• The Mobile area had a record number of local athletes drafted to professional football teams. • Sparks started flying in the race for Mobile County District Attorney last week after a mass text was sent out criticizing a recent plea deal. There's no word yet on who commissioned the text. All this and more by hitting play…
Lagnia-POD S2, Ep17 Your weekly dose of Mobile's funkiest podcast is here.
• Talks of annexation in Mobile have begun to stir the pot, and future stances on the issue appear to already be taking shape. Will Mobile be Alabama's second-largest city?
• Mobile and Baldwin counties are positioned to have their best year ever in the NFL draft.
• A local real estate agent was fired for attending Donald Trump's rally on Jan. 6, 2021. A competing agent reported him to his corporate headquarters and he — and the whole local office — were fired. A jury ruled the corporate office breached its contract.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep16
• Lagniappe’s weekly podcast dives into the world of marijuana, CBD and Delta 8, and how public sentiment in Alabama has begun to slowly shift on the issue.
• Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals are beginning to change college football. As more teams are leveraging NIL deals to their benefit, University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban said in a recent Mobile appearance he's going to play ball.
• Seeming to signal that he wants nothing to do with Alabama's Republican Senate primary, former President Donald Trump has canceled his Birmingham tour date scheduled just days before the runoff set for June 21. He's rescheduled to make a July 9 appearance in Mobile.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep15
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Our editorial team is not MIA on its discussion about this week's cover story, which explores the downtown airport's new "international" moniker.
Tommy Hicks talks about Tiger Wood's performance at the Masters and a local story about a father and son whose new truck was stolen during the event.
We wrap things up by talking about Kay Ivey's newest campaign ad, which some of the staff think is her most ridiculous yet.
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Lagnia-POD S2, Ep14 Welcome to your weekly dose of Lagniappe's podcast.
Our editorial team begins this episode speculating about what the fate of Mobile's Hank Aaron Stadium will be. Baseball is historically significant for the area and the destruction of "The Hank" could be a degradation.
Football is picking a lot of heavy hitters in Baldwin County, including Orange Beaches' new head football coach. Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gets us up to speed on Mobile Bay's latest sports coverage.
We wrap up talking about the future of Quest National Maritime Museum and Minecraft gamers who recently broke ground to construct a virtual city of Mobile.
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Ivey's campaign against President Biden Gov. Kay Ivey is pictured firing a handgun at a range in her latest TV commercial.
Lagniappe's editorial team discusses this week's cover story featuring victims in Mobile injured in crossfire and random attacks of violence.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks leads the discussion on Lagniappe's All Star basketball teams and the latest in March Madness.
The Lagnia-POD wraps up by reviewing what's happening on the front lines of Alabama's governor race, which seems like an already sealed victory for incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey. That's not stopped her from using some of her recent TV commercial time to take a few proverbial shots at President Joe Biden. "Bless his heart."
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Trump rescinds Mo Brooks endorsement The Lagniappe team discusses the rash of shootings and gun-involved violence that has hit the city of Mobile over the past week, leaving three dead and more injured.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks takes through the latest in March Madness and the regrets he has on his bracket.
The editorial staff closes discussing yet another case of Alabama politicians falling out of the good graces of former president Donald Trump. What does it mean for the upcoming U.S. Senate race? What will Brooks do with all the printed campaign materials with Trump's slogan on it?
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Sunshine Weak Lagniappe's editorial team puts their heads together to discuss Alabama's open records laws, March Madness and the closing of Heart of Mary Catholic School.
Our first section opens by discussing the worst experiences we've had attempting to obtain public documents and how the state's laws have no teeth to help.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks follows up with the latest in March Madness and local sports coverage.
We wrap up by covering Dale Liesch's cover story on the apparent closing down of Heart of Mary.
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Getting a GRIP, Hank Aaron Stadium, Carnival This week's episode of the Lagnia-POD kicks off with writer Scott Johnson guiding us through his latest edition of his series Triggered. The story highlights the life of Champ Napier who was convicted of murder in the early 90s. Today, he's received a full pardon and is advocating for peace. With sportswriter Tommy Hicks absent, the editorial team talks about swirling speculation of the future of Hank Aaron stadium. Some say the stadium is going to have to be destroyed as a lease at the field is expired. Co-publisher Rob Holbert just hopes they'll have sauerkraut and spicy mustard if they end up building a new facility.
Carnival is playing hard-to-get with Mobile. The Ecstasy has been stationed in the Port City for now, and then it's off to the chop shop. There's a chance we'll be getting another ship seasonally. All this and more by hitting play...
Another week, another Lagnia-POD And we're back with our regularly scheduled mid-week news review with the Lagniappe editorial team.
This week we discuss the close of Mardi Gras, the most interesting throws and the good, bad and ugly of this year's float game. Dale Liesch caught something particularly surprising.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives us the update on coaching drama which has left Vigor's head coach on paid leave.
And we discuss this week's cover story detailing the recent developments on the Prichard Water Board saga.
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Last week, writers Dale and Scott Johnson interviewed members of the Navy marching band. Be sure to go listen to hear some interesting facts about musicians and Dale's heavy breathing.
Special with Master Chief Musician Scott A. Helwig and Chief Musician Jesse Carmona Lagniappe reporters Dale Liesch and Scott Johnson are joined for this week's podcast by two lead musicians for the Navy Band Southeast, who will be making musical appearances in the upcoming Mardi Gras parades and numerous other events over the next few days.
Master Chief Musician Scott A. Helwig and Chief Musician Jesse Carmona discuss their experience in the 45-unit band, the ins-and-outs of their responsibilities and the incredible opportunities for musicians in the U.S. Navy.
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Water fraud and speed traps We're back for another episode of the Lagnia-POD.
• Kicking things off we address the attempted dress down of Lagniappe during a District Attorney press conference last week.
• Tommy Hicks talks Super Bowl LVI and robots behind the plate.
• Shifting into a lightning round, the editorial team reviews the town of Summerdale's sizable earnings on traffic tickets, Mardi Gras, mint MoonPies and more.
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Prichard Water Board debacle • Louis Vuitton, Gucci and college — Lagniappe's editorial team breaks down the details on the personal credit card expenses flushed out of Prichard, one of Alabama's most impoverished communities.
• Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives the highlights of the Senior Bowl and who came out looking good.
• Mobile loses the Sensation, and Scott Johnson gets the low-down on Mardi Gras in Mobile.
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It's that time again...
The Senior Bowl has conceded to local pressure to fully integrate the Azalea Trail Maids back into its festivities. The Lagniappe editorial team talks about this week's cover story spotlighting the Trail Maid program and its role in the city.
Breaking away from the drama, we get the scoop from Tommy Hicks on the actual Senior Bowl and the athletes practicing and competing this week — including some of Mobile Bay's very own.
The episode closes with quick hits on some of the hot stories of the past week, including more redistricting trouble brewing in Mobile, investigators ID a man buried under a Wilmer house by his pacemaker, and Airbus and Lockheed Martin are aiming to get an Air Force tanker contract.
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In this week's episode...
Kicking off this week, co-publisher Rob Holbert explores the lavish COLA raises earned by presidents of Alabama's state colleges and universities. Hint — it's more than many Alabamians can hope to make in a single year.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives us the scoop on the upcoming Senior Bowl and if the NFL may have a devious plan to relocate the game.
Reporter Scott Johnson gives us an update on the Azalea Trail Maids controversy. The group of 50 high school senior girls is apparently being snubbed by Senior Bowl leadership for their antebellum style.
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Dive into the hottest news... MSCO identifies slain mother in Semmes katana attack Helen Nettles Washam , 61
A mother is dead and two other family members injured following a tragic incident of domestic violence involving a sword. Writers Dale Liesch and Scott Johnson also detail their 2022 special initiatives: weed and guns. HBCU and Senior Bowl Sportswriter Tommy Hicks previews the upcoming Historically Black Colleges and Universities Village football combine in late January, which will feature 40 players. The Senior Bowl the next weekend will feature four of the Mobile Bay's very own. Tallassee Mayor arrested — Top 25 best local beer names John Hammock
A mayor and Public Service Commission candidate was arrested in Orange Beach on domestic violation strangulation over the weekend. He was there to campaign. The team also discusses some of the most interested local beer brand names.
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Redistricting No, you can't sleep on this one. A city redistricting proposal in Mobile could mean the city council would consist of four majority-black districts, reflecting the now-minority-majority demography and the westward shift of residents in the city. What does this mean for you? National Championship Game UGA was able to take advantage of the 37-day preparation period to come back and beat Alabama in the National Championship Monday night. It's got Lagniappe reporter and Dawgs fan Scott Johnson barking and Dale Liesch cringing. Jo Bonner and attempted bleacher heist Johnson takes us into his in-depth feature interview with newly placed University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner, who wants to see the college become the "flagship of the Gulf Coast."
And a POD isn't complete without whacky news. A man has been arrested for attempting to steal a set of city bleachers. In his sedan. In broad daylight.
They're coming for the squirrels Oyster 'tonging' The Lagniappe editorial staff is back and at it. We're kicking off the new year and the newest edition of the Lagnia-POD and are diving into Scott Johnson's cover story for Jan. 5, 'We move with the Oysters', where he dive's into the world of wild oyster harvesting off of the Mobile County coast. Opting out of bowl games What does the future look like for bowl games in light of Ole Miss star QB Matt Corral's leg injury? Mobile Bay's most prolific sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives us his thoughts and the 411 on the college football playoffs. And of course, Dale Liesch and Scott talk about what they're staking for their teams in the national championship game. Squirrels in the square This story is nuts. Bienville Square has a tree rodent problem which may have contributed to the felling of several live oaks at the park during Hurricane Sally in 2020, according to Fairhope-based Wildlife Solutions Inc., who is going to be relocating as many as 25 of the "tree rats" into rural Mobile County. Co-publisher Ashley Trice has become something of a squirrel expert as she has followed the story.
All-Area Football and Chocolate Gravy for Christmas
The Lagniappe writing staff are back around the table for the last time this year. We quickly rehash some of the biggest developing stories from the last 365 days, including the surge in homicides, municipal elections and more.
Our illustrious sportswriter Tommy Hicks reviews his All-Area football team superlative selections for 2021, including coach and players of the year. You can review the All-Area Teams article, 6A-7A selections and the 2A-5A selections at lagniappemobile.com.
Writer Dale Liesch wraps us up with Christmas lights and who are the local Clark Griswalds of Alabama's Gulf Coast.
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Coal ash and the James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant — An interview with CNN's Isabelle Chapman
This week's Lagnia-POD features co-publisher Rob Holbert's conversation with CNN investigative journalist Isabelle Chapman, whose recent article "Gambling ‘America’s Amazon’" highlights the issue of coal ash and Mobile's James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant. "Alabama’s largest utility plans to bury a heap of toxic coal waste in one of North America’s most biodiverse river systems. Experts say it will put one of the nation’s most pristine wetlands at risk." All of this and more by hitting play…
Rob Holbert returns — Vigor Wolves take the Blue Map
After a few months' hiatus due to a boating accident, Lagniappe co-publisher Rob Holbert is making a surprise appearance to host this week's Lagni-POD. He gives the latest on his condition and the beef he has with his walker.
The team discusses the new marketing budget approved for Ladd-Peebles Sports and Entertainment Complex and what the outlook is on its survival.
Sportswriter Tommy Hicks gives us the scoop on the Vigor High School Wolves clinching a state football title, and Alabama Crimson Tide fan Dale Liesch revels in his team's SEC Championship victory over Georgia.
The podcast wraps up with stories of contempt of court, airport contracts and how bail bonds work in Mobile County.
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Gagged — First Amendment violations common in government PR policies
This week, Lagniappe's writing team kicks off the Lagnia-POD by discussing the latest cover story on how unconstitutional "gag policies" are being used to clamp down and police information in local government agencies.
In the second portion of the podcast, the staff catches up with sportswriter Tommy Hicks on the USA Jags' heartbreaking loss to Coastal Carolina and the baseball Hall of Fame candidates.
The podcast wraps up with the hottest takes on the Iron Bowl by none other than reporter Dale Liesch. Co-publisher Ashley Trice shares her first-hand experience at Jordan-Hare. Dale and Scott Johnson also agree to a bet over the SEC Championship.
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'War-Tide' — It's Iron Bowl Week
Join the Lagniappe editorial staff this week as they break down the updates in Mobile homicides for the year and ideas city leaders have to help reduce violent crime.
During the second portion of the podcast, listen out for the Lagniappe team's Iron Bowl score predictions. Sportswriter Tommy Hicks also gives us perspective on Sun Belt football and bowl eligibility for the USA Jags.
This week's Lagnia-POD holiday episode concludes with a Turkey Day talk and weird dishes you've never heard of.
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