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JANUARY 10, 2018 - JANUARY 16, 2018 | www.lagniappemobile.com ASHLEY TRICE Co-publisher/Editor atrice@lagniappemobile.com
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BAY BRIEFS
Former Mayor Sam Jones joins ex-judge Herman Thomas and attorney Greg Harris in Alabama State House District 99 campaign.
COMMENTARY
World-renowned junkie prophet Nostrildumbas returns to offer his predictions for 2018.
BUSINESS
Mobile’s Threaded Fasteners Inc. expands into South Florida with acquisition of Tampa-based Bolt & Nut Inc.
CUISINE
ANDY MACDONALD Cuisine Editor fatmansqueeze@comcast.net STEPHEN CENTANNI Music Editor scentanni@lagniappemobile.com
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STEPHANIE POE Copy Editor copy@lagniappemobile.com DANIEL ANDERSON Chief Photographer dan@danandersonphoto.com LAURA RASMUSSEN Art Director www.laurarasmussen.com BROOKE O’DONNELL Advertising Sales Executive brooke@lagniappemobile.com BETH WILLIAMS Advertising Sales Executive bwilliams@lagniappemobile.com
Chef Chakli Diggs’ NoJa is an elegant experience without being too stuffy and probably has the best wait staff in Mobile.
COVER
Airbus delivers its 50th jet assembled in Mobile, as orders roll in and the company strikes up a new partnership with Bombardier.
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ARTS
Donna McClung Camp and her husband, Joe, on being named “Art Soldier” finalists in the Arty Awards.
MUSIC
JACKIE CRUTHIRDS Office Manager jackie@lagniappemobile.com CONTRIBUTORS: J. Mark Bryant, Asia Frey, Brian Holbert, Randy Kennedy, John Mullen, Jeff Poor, Ken Robinson, Ron Sivak ON THE COVER: AIRBUS 2018 BY DANIEL ANDERSON
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Music label Baldwin County Public Records is filling its roster with the likes of Eric Erdman, Willie Sugarcapps and Brittany Bell.
FILM
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Martin Luther King Jr. Day memorial events, live theatre, ArtWalk and more.
SPORTS
The ServisFirst Bank First Light Marathon, a fundraiser for L’Arche Mobile, is also incorporating an observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year.
STYLE
News from the Jason Isbell and Clay Walker concerts.
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GOING POSTAL
Council presidency should revolve
The moral high ground
We’re all on the same team
Editor: I think the president of the Mobile City Council should rotate on an annual basis, much as the leadership of the Mobile County Commission currently does. The people of each district would have equal representation over time. This is all about the people, not the person.
Editor: Regarding Jeff Poor’s column in the Dec. 20 issue, (“The shameless antics of Richard Shelby”), I refer specifically to Rep. Bradley Byrne’s comments in which he states: “I think I signed a pledge to vote for Republican candidates. If I feel I can’t vote for Republican candidates, I shouldn’t be a Republican anymore.” Poor goes on to suggest that Sen. Shelby should consider this position as well. Does anyone else find that attitude troubling? That is what is wrong with the Republican Party and politics in general today: Party before state and country. I was under the impression that although congressional representatives are elected to serve their constituents, they are supposed to make decisions in the best interest of the United States: America first, not party first. They take an oath to uphold the Constitution, not the Republican Party. I would think that morality would play some role in their decision making as well (remember your Christian beliefs? WWJD? Any of that sound familiar?), but obviously I am wrong. Even our Republican governor stated that while she believed those women and their accusations against Moore she would be voting for him anyway. Where do Republicans draw the line in the sand? When do they say enough is enough and this is too much? Based upon Rep. Byrne’s comment, Hitler resurrected and running on the Republican ticket would get his support. Mr. Poor, Sen. Shelby acted on his own principles and beliefs. He did what he thought morally best for Alabama and the U.S., not the Republican Party. You should respect him for that. I do.
Editor: It is abundantly clear that columnist Jeff Poor adheres to the political philosophy of the Republican Party. In commenting on the declaration of Sen. Richard Shelby that he would not endorse Roy Moore in the Senate race with Doug Jones (“The shameless antics of Richard Shelby,” Dec. 20), it is clear that Poor was not pleased with Sen. Shelby. In his criticism of Shelby, Poor stated: “His rhetoric [Shelby] aided and abetted a political enemy.” The words “abetted” and “enemy” are descriptive terms used in describing a crime, “abetted,” and war, “enemy.” Neither of these terms are appropriate in describing the action of another person with whom you disagree in democratic political discourse. These descriptions are symptomatic of the hostility between parties in the legislative process and can only harden the division between them. I remember that outstanding public servant, patriot and hero, Sen. Bob Dole. During his campaign for the presidency against Bill Clinton, one of his supporters described former President Clinton as the “enemy.” Sen. Dole promptly corrected her, stating that Bill Clinton was his opponent, not his enemy. This from a man who well knew the meaning of “enemy.”
Dr. Bernard H. Eichold, II, Mobile
New year, new you Rob: My wife, Marianne, left the fake fireplace on the fake TV channel for me to watch while she is baking a ham. But she was thoughtful enough to get your column, “Fables of the U.S. Senate race” (Dec. 20) on the computer for me. I loved your thoughtful commentary on the fables, there’s lots of wisdom there for everyone. Let’s enjoy a day of rest and family, and respite from the political trench warfare of 2017, to clean our weapons and redistribute the ammo for the New 2018 Year. Damn the torpedoes. Jim Eddins Perdido
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BAYBRIEF | MOBILE
Debate continues RICHARDSON SEES RESIDENT SUPPORT FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT BY DALE LIESCH
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istrict 3 residents Bo and Sheena Williams said they only acknowledge Councilman Fred Richardson as the board’s president, while holding signs with their sons outside Mobile City Council chambers before Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bo called it “disrespectful” to Richardson not to elect him to the position. Sheena said there were racial undertones to the decision. “It’s blatant disrespect for the people,” she said. “We’re already on the lower end of the totem pole, even though we make up the majority of the population. I think it’s just a slap in the face.” The Williamses were just two of the roughly 20 supporters who showed up to ask the council to break the two-months-long impasse and name the longest-serving councilor the body’s president. Debate over a new council president began during the body’s organizational meeting in early November. At the public meeting, four members voted for Richardson and three sided with former President Gina Gregory. The sides debated on the exact number of votes it should take to name a president, and some used an informal, private straw poll as proof that a simple majority would suffice. New council attorney Wanda Cochran advised the state law supporting the city’s current form of government requires a supermajority, or five votes, to elect a president. The council has yet to act on the issue. Sheena Williams said it’s unfair to Richardson for the council to suddenly handle the vote in a different way just because he wanted to serve as president. As the council president would serve out the remaining term of a mayor unable to serve if there is less than a year remaining in the term, she also speculated that current Mayor Sandy Stimpson might be preparing to seek higher office and that has raised concerns over who should get the council gavel. Before Tuesday’s meeting Stimpson said he has no aspirations to attain higher office and has no plans to seek it out. In the event a mayor can’t fulfill a term with more than a year remaining, a special election will be held. Kevin Ball, speaking on behalf of some of
Richardson’s supporters, said, “He deserves an opportunity to serve as president. I’m asking that you reconsider the vote and how the situation was handled.” David J. Smith, president of the Mobile County chapter of the NAACP, also hinted at the racial undertones in the stalemate. Further, he asked councilors to resolve the impasse and to elect Richardson president for the benefit of the community. “We think this is the right thing to do,” he said. “This is very serious for the poor and black communities to have someone in power who fights for our causes.” Richardson told his supporters not to get discouraged. “Sometimes God will turn a dungeon of darkness into an oasis of light,” he said. “Don’t give up hope. Sometimes right will have to yield to might, but right will prevail.” In other business, the council postponed for two weeks a vote on a $277,000 contract with Lose & Associates for a comprehensive plan on the city’s parks. The $277,000 contract includes $50,000 in grant funds. Councilors seemed to be hung up on a timeline for the contractor. Executive Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Capps had said the city hoped to have a presentation from Lose within 10 months from the contract’s activation date, but added that a hard timeline wasn’t included in the version of the contract on which councilors were voting. During a pre-conference meeting Tuesday, Richardson asked Cochran to draft an amendment requiring Lose to provide deliverables by Dec. 31, 2018. Rebecca Byrne, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of South Alabama, told councilors at the pre-conference meeting that the organization would be working with the Aspen Institute to help close opportunity gaps when it comes to access to sports in local parks. Byrne said their initiative would dovetail nicely with the parks survey the city wants to conduct. Stimpson and councilors recognized a group of Purple Heart recipients at the meeting. Councilman John Williams, a United States Army veteran, read aloud a proclamation naming Mobile a “Purple Heart City.”
Hot ticket SAM JONES JOINS HERMAN THOMAS, GREG HARRIS IN DISTRICT 99 RACE
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BY DALE LIESCH
ormer Mobile Mayor and Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones has confirmed to Lagniappe that he will be one of at least three Democratic candidates to run this year for the State House seat in District 99. Jones joins local attorney Greg Harris and disgraced former Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas in a race for the Democratic nomination for the seat held by veteran state Rep. James Buskey, who announced in August his plans to retire at the end of the term. Jones, who served two terms as mayor, called District 99 an “important seat” and said he hoped to use his years of experience in both city and county government to help serve the people of the district. Last year, Jones lost a bid to unseat incumbent Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
Thomas, who was indicted by the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office in 2009 on a number of charges primarily related to allegations of having sexual relations with prisoners and transferring cases from other judges’ dockets to his own, announced his intention to run for the seat last month. The charges against Thomas were eventually thrown out by an appointed judge overseeing his trial, but he was disbarred from practicing law in Alabama and not been able to restore his law license despite making multiple attempts. Harris was a speaker at Jones’ mayoral campaign kickoff last summer. He could not be reached for comment by deadline. The statewide primary election is Tuesday, June 5. The statewide general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 - J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 | L AG N I A P P E | 5
BAYBRIEF | EDUCATION
Thousands attend statewide pre-K conference in Mobile BY JASON JOHNSON
Photo | Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education / Meg Javoronok
Early childhood educators from across the state were taught numerous block play activities to engage the hands, hearts and minds of young students during Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Conference last week.
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ore than 3,000 educators from across the state converged on Mobile last week for a professional development conference as part of Alabama’s First Class, the top state-funded prekindergarten program in the country for more than a decade. First Class is a voluntary program for 4-year-olds that meets a set of rigorous “high-quality standards” recognized by the National Institute for Early Education Research. To be designated “First Class,” classrooms can’t exceed 18 students and must maintain a teacher-to-child ratio of 1 to 9. Teachers are also required to have a bachelor’s degree, and even assistants and substitutes must hold at least a Child Development Associate credential. The program is managed by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) under the office of Gov. Kay Ivey. Classrooms are funded through
state grants, though they can operate in public schools or through private and community organizations. Tara Skiles is the professional development manager for ADECE and organized the conference in Mobile last week. Speaking to Lagniappe, she said 28 percent of 4-year-olds in Alabama have access to First Class pre-K, which has ballooned from just 6 percent in 2012. “This is not just a program where kids come in and there’s no intentional work or no intentional play,” Skiles said. “We have teachers who plan out high-quality, engaging activities where children can learn and grow in all content areas — preparing them to be lifelong learners.” Under Gov. Ivey, the state has continued to expand the number of First Class programs available to Alabama families. The governor has also made pre-K a primary component of her statewide “Strong Start, Strong Finish” education initiative announced in summer 2017.
In Mobile County, which has had both public and private pre-K programs for years, a number of classrooms have converted to meet the “First Class” designation in recent years. Today, there are 84 “First Class” units locally, 59 of which are located in the Mobile County Public School System. In November, MCPSS added its latest First Class pre-K classroom at Collier Elementary School through a $130,000 state grant. Those monies were made available through a $13 million expansion approved by the state Legislature in 2017 that also funded similar programs in Fairhope, Chickasaw and Satsuma. Misty Blackmon, southwest regional director for ADECE, said the Mobile area has been particularly aggressive in converting existing classrooms to “First Class” programs, and said currently around 28 percent of the county’s 4-yearolds are being served. She said pre-K programming is great educational foundation because of the brain development that occurs between the ages of 4 and 5. One of the topics covered in last week’s conference was the different ways teachers can engage children at that vital age in their development. “What is developmentally appropriate for children is not something you will find on a worksheet, because 4-year-old children just don’t work like that,” Blackmon said. “What’s developmentally appropriate for them is putting a manipulative — it’s a toy, but ‘manipulative’ is the educational word — in a child’s hands and letting him or her learn how to problem-solve with a real object.” According to Blackmon, another big component of the First Class program is the daily interactions between teachers and their students. Providing individualized attention and educational planning is one reason the teacher-to-child ratio is kept so low. Whether for social development, which occurs significantly during the pre-K years, or building a foundation for a student’s educational career, Blackmon said “a strong relationship with a teacher” is one of the biggest benefits to children enrolled in a First Class classroom. “One of the primary goals is exposure to experiences, words, language, books, nursery rhymes — not through a device, but through another human being,” Blackmon said. “Another aspect is engaging parents so they understand what we do. There is a strong family component, and we work to educate families on what they can do to support that continued development at home.” Photo 1 (blocks): Early childhood educators from across the state were taught numerous block play activities to engage the hands, hearts and minds of young students during Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Conference last week. (Photos Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education / Meg Javoronok). Photo 2 (speaker): Jeana Ross, secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, welcomed nearly 3,000 teachers to Alabama’s First Class Pre-K Conference, which was held last week in Mobile. (Photos Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education / Meg Javoronok). Nearly 3,000 early childhood educators attended the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education’s 12th Annual Alabama First Class Pre-K Conference in Mobile. (Photos Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education / Meg Javoronok).
BAYBRIEF | CRIME
‘No theft’ of good ideas MAYORS DISCUSS PUBLIC SAFETY AT SUMMIT IN MOBILE
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BY DALE LIESCH
ayor Sandy Stimpson hosted the mayors of Alabama’s five largest cities at a summit on public safety this week, about five years after promising to make Mobile, among other things, the safest city in America by 2020. The mayors of Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa joined Stimpson Monday to discuss creative ways to deal with crime in their cities. “We know law enforcement is bigger than just the police,” Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said. “It’s the home, school and social. There’s no theft of good ideas in this circumstance.” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, a 2018 gubernatorial candidate, said the summit allowed mayors, chiefs and public safety directors from the five cities to share best practices and tactics for dealing with crime. “One act of crime is too much,” he said. “We have talked to each other and come up with great ways to prac-
tice policing. We all compared crime numbers and how we’re targeting them.” Mobile, for instance, is dealing with an increase in homicides in 2017, for the second year in a row. In all, the Mobile Police Department recorded 46 homicides last year according to crime statistics submitted annually to the FBI. Mobile in 2017 recorded three more murders than the previous year — one marked by the highest homicide rate in the Port City since 1997. City spokesman George Talbot said making Mobile the safest city in America remains the goal. “We’ve had a number of meetings over the last several weeks,” Talbot said, echoing Strange. “We know the police alone won’t be able to get us there. It will take a broader effort from the entire community and the mayor’s office is part of that.” While there was at least one murder reported in each month of 2017, the largest number occurred in June, when
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six homicide cases crossed MPD investigators’ desks. Mobile Public Safety Director James Barber reiterated that it would take a community effort to deal with crime in the city, but added that traditional results-based, reactive policing still would not help. “We talked a lot about preventive measures,” he said. “We’re not going to arrest our way out of it.” Law enforcement, he said, would have to lean on the education and faith communities to help before a crime occurs in the future. “We want to be very good on the preventive side,” Barber said. “We want to stop the trigger from ever being pulled.” Despite the rising homicide numbers, Barber touted many of the tactics the MPD is already using to stop crime, including data and intelligence-driven processes. “The tactics are solid,” he said. “We need to do a better job of using them more efficiently with limited resources.” The mayors and Barber touted the city’s network of security cameras, known as Project Shield, as a way to help prevent crime. Battle mentioned a need for a heavier focus on tech-based policing and a more proactive style. Strange brought up Project Shield by name, stating that Montgomery needed to follow in Mobile’s footsteps by linking some 5,400 cameras across the city. “We don’t have 5,400 cameras to help out,” he said. “We need to find out what’s happening.” Strange joked about finding funding for more cameras, asking Stimpson for a loan. Montgomery has about 10 or 12 neighborhoods linked through its own camera system, he said.
BAYBRIEF | EDUCATION
‘The politics of it’ MCPSS SHIFTS PLANS FOR HISTORIC MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL BY JASON JOHNSON
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lack of support on the school board appears to have derailed a proposal to convert Murphy High School into an “open zone” school before a detailed plan could even be conceived. In October, the Mobile County Public School System was weighing the idea of creating an “open enrollment” school zone for MHS. Though details were few, it considered opening the school up to students throughout the county while limiting the overall enrollment with stringent academic and conduct standards. The idea garnered support among some parents of current and future students as well as the Murphy High School Alumni Association, but it also drew criticism for what some — including Mobile County School Commissioner Robert Battles — perceived to be a racial motivation. Concerns over shifting “demographics” were aired during discussions about the idea. The school has a student population that’s 76 percent black in a neighborhood of Mobile that’s predominantly white. More importantly, Reginald Crenshaw, Ph.D., said the “open enrollment” concept for Murphy struggled to gain support among his fellow school board members, which is why the matter has yet to be proposed for public consideration or a formal vote. “That’s the politics of it,” he said. “Commissioner [Robert] Battles and myself were for it, but we don’t have three votes, so there’s no sense in bringing it forward at this time,” Crenshaw told Lagniappe. “I think it would be a great move for Murphy, but I think a couple of principals felt it could affect students at their schools, so the other three board members decided not to support it.” Battles confirmed his support, though he declined to comment further on the issue. Despite concerns with the motivation, Battles said he supported the idea because students diverted from Murphy could potentially help build up
dwindling populations at other inner-city schools. Board members Doug Harwell and Don Stringfellow did not respond to requests for comment, and Board President William Foster, Ph.D., kept his comments brief — saying only that he couldn’t speculate about the board’s position because it was never presented with a fleshed-out proposal. Crenshaw didn’t name the schools he said were opposed to the change, and at least one principal in West Mobile flatly denied any such concerns. With Murphy’s non-contiguous school zone, though, any zoning change could have potentially far-reaching impacts within the district. Theoretically, it could have pulled high-performing students from other MCPSS high schools, while forcing those same schools to accept former MHS students who couldn’t meet the new academic or behavioral standards at the “open zone” school. With that said, no one knows exactly how a zoning adjustment would have shaken out because the proposal never made it that far. There’s been no official indication the proposal won’t be moving forward, as those who proposed it are proceeding as such. However, that doesn’t mean changes aren’t coming to Murphy. “The concept of Murphy High no longer having an attendance zone did not garner the necessary support,” Superintendent Martha Peek said in an emailed statement. “However, the plan for Murphy High School’s Signature Early College Academy and additional colleges and academies at the school will be in place for the 2018-2019 school year.” While details about the “Signature Early College Academy” are limited, MCPSS spokeswoman Rena Philips said the system’s goal moving forward is that “all students would enroll in a ‘college’ at Murphy and earn college credit while still in high school.” The school already offers an early college program with the University of Alabama, which will facilitate the
“College Preparatory” track at Murphy. Moving forward, there will be five other “colleges” MHS students can choose to enroll in, including advanced placement, global studies, fine arts, military leadership (JROTC), dual enrollment and culinary arts. Additional details can be found at the school’s newly revamped website, murphyhigh.net. However, like the “open zone” proposal, the coming transition is expected to reduce Murphy’s current population, which the Alabama State Department of Education reports at just over 1,800 students. Philips said using of the system of various “colleges” is expected to reduce enrollment to roughly 1,500 students as the 2018-2019 school year begins.
Peek retiring after four decades with MCPSS
The current school year will be Mobile County Superintendent Martha Peek’s last in a system she’s worked in for 46 years as a teacher, principal and administrator. Though Peek’s contract was initially scheduled to expire last summer, the Mobile County School Board approved a one-year extension in late 2016. With that, the board set June 30, 2018, as Peek’s official last day at the helm of Alabama’s largest school system. Her departure has been openly discussed for more than year, but those plans became more tangible Jan. 8 when MCPSS posted its first advertisement seeking her replacement — kicking off what what board members say will be a nationwide search. In addition to leading the largest school system, Peek is leaving behind one of the highest salaries earned by an Alabama public school employee. According to state records, Peek makes $215,332 per year — second only to the $264,736 Craig Pouncey, Ph.D., receives in the Jefferson County system. In 181 years, Peek is first female superintendent of MCPSS. In her tenure over the past six years, the system’s graduation rate has increased 14 percent along with the number of students taking advanced placement courses and earning college scholarships or career credentials. Peek also led efforts to establish Signature Academies in all of the district’s high schools. An integral part of MCPSS’ school choice options, each is dedicated to a specific educational or occupational path that students may transfer to pursue. Asked by reporters, Peek said her replacement would be “coming into one of the greatest jobs out there” and would have an opportunity “to impact the lives of 56,000 students” every day. “The one thing I regret is not getting people to consistently understand that it is a great school system, and we have great schools in our district,” she added. “We’ve all worked on doing that, and it’s just a matter of continuing that so when people think of MCPSS, they think [of] excellence.”
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BAYBRIEF | EDUCATION
Take a seat NORMA LYNCH APPOINTED TO BALDWIN SCHOOL BOARD SEAT BY JOHN MULLEN
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key in any school. I think if you have an incredible leader, an instructional leader in those schools that take very good care of instructional time, give the support to teachers that they need. “Clear the path of every obstacle so that teachers can teach and kids can learn, and that is our job.” It’s a role she understands well after serving at every level in education, from kindergarten to high school administration, in North Carolina. She retired in 2010 and moved to Orange Beach, where she continued to have a hand in education. “I tend to have a lot of dialogue with young families at my church, Orange Beach United Methodist,” Lynch said. “When they have questions about schools or teachers I’ve always tried to stay very involved with those young families and help in any way I could.” Lynch says her role in education will now be much broader and relishes the opportunity to learn more about the county’s diverse needs. “I look forward to the work, I look forward to learning about the big picture of Baldwin County,” she said. “As a representative for District 5 I know that I’m out there trying to do what I can to make things as good as they can be in District 5 and, at the same time, having to realize Baldwin County is large and fast-growing and all that growth is not here. “We’ve got to look at the big picture and at the same time make our district people happy. That will be a challenge to me.” Not relishing a jump into the political arena kept Lynch from trying to serve in the past, she said, but an opportunity to serve without running a campaign appealed to
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orma Lynch is going back to school. And she can’t wait. “It will be fun to be back in the schools again with the kids laughing in the halls and the cafeteria smells,” Lynch said. Lynch is the newest member of the Baldwin County Board of Education after her appointment on Jan. 4 representing District 5, the coastal area of the county. Her district includes Orange Beach, Elberta, Fort Morgan and Ono Island. Lynch, a real estate agent with RE/MAX, will complete the term of Angie Swiger, who resigned her seat on Dec. 5 in the wake of Gulf Shores voting to form an independent city system. Swiger resides in Gulf Shores. Lynch was one of three candidates for the position interviewed on Jan. 4. The others were Charity Hudson of Elberta and Fort Morgan resident Steve Martin. All three were nominated at some point during the meeting but failed to get the required four votes. On the fifth nomination, her second, Lynch garnered the votes needed from board members David Tarwater, Tony Myrick, David Cox and board President Cecil Christenberry. “We very much welcome Mrs. Lynch and look forward to the outstanding leadership qualities and wealth of expertise that she brings to the table,” Christenberry said. “We had three highly qualified individuals to interview, which speaks very highly to the county in which we live.” Lynch started her tenure by planning visits to the schools in District 5. “I’m going to see the campuses, take a few minutes to sit with the principals and say ‘tell me about your campus,’” Lynch said. “I think that those principals are
Baldwin County School Commissioner Norma Lynch worked in education, from kindergarten to high school administration, earlier in her career. She is currently a real estate agent in Orange Beach. her. She’s keeping an open mind about running based on her experience on the board between now and the next school board election in 2020. “I won’t say I won’t run when the time comes,” she said. “I will say that my hope is that I’m happy in the position, the people in District 5 are happy with the work I’m doing and it will just work itself out.”
BAYBRIEF | BALDWIN COUNTY
Not in my backyard ORANGE BEACH MOVES TO LIMIT RESIDENTIAL VACATION RENTALS BY JOHN MULLEN
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range Beach says it’s getting serious about limiting short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods. “It’s getting to the boiling point,” Mayor Tony Kennon said. Council members expressed concerns about the noise, trash, loutish behavior and overcrowding units with people, which brings an overflow of cars. On Dec. 5 the City Council voted in a moratorium on issuing short-term rental licenses and is taking the time to craft an ordinance that would restrict vacation rentals in neighborhoods. Part of the proposed ordinance includes creating a new category for vacation rentals in neighborhoods for 14 days or less with a $1,000-a-year fee. The current short-term license, which will remain in place for all other vacation licenses, is for rentals of six months or less and cost $132 a year. “The reason for the $1,000 is we’re stepping up enforcement because of the problems that we’ve had in the neighborhoods,” Community Development Director Kit Alexander said. “This $1,000 fee would help cover the cost of increased enforcement associated with vacation rentals.” And enforcement is coming, Councilman Jerry Johnson assured an overflow audience. The council has already planned a hearing for one home that neighbors say has been a nuisance for years. During the meeting, Kennon encouraged residents to make repeated calls to police to document offenders so others can be brought in for a hear-
ing with the possibility of having the license revoked. “If we keep having complaints, we’re going to deal with it, I assure you,” Johnson said. “We’re not going to allow a rental in a neighborhood that’s going to tear down a neighborhood. And they do it all the time. There are few exceptions. “People’s property has been invaded by these people. Not only are they on that property, they’re over on other properties using their pools, using chairs. There is no limit. We’re not going to allow it.” At a Jan. 4 council meeting, the city invited local real estate agents and residents to discuss the proposed ordinance. Jennifer Foutch, government affairs director of the Baldwin County Association of Realtors, said the new rules would hurt sales to buyers looking for incomegenerating properties. “For a lot of buyers who may be looking at a property in Orange Beach as a second home, if they’re not able to do short-term rental, that’s a deal breaker for a lot of transactions,” Foutch said. “If they can’t use a property and make a sufficient amount of income off of it, then you’re going to have a lot of buyers wanting to buy a second home in Orange Beach that just aren’t going to be able to do that.” Under the proposal, owners currently with short-term rental licenses for residential properties — 250 or so — would be grandfathered in and can renew those licenses by Jan. 30 for the coming year. If the property is sold, the new owners would not be able to continue using the property as
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a short-term rental. BCAR President Troy Wilson asked if the council would consider allowing transfer of those licenses to new owners. The 250 current licenses in residential areas represent about 2 percent of the total number of vacation units in Orange Beach. “The sales price of the home as it currently has income would really conduct one price which would be 40 to 60 percent higher,” Wilson said. “Is there a modification you would consider in the ordinance that would allow those property owners to convey that only on those properties?” Councilwoman Annette Mitchell said the city wants vacation rentals out of city neighborhoods. “We are very, very serious about this,” Mitchell said. “We are very committed to the promise we’ve made to protect neighborhoods.” Kennon said while those rentals might lose value as a business, they would retain value as a residence, which is exactly what the city wants to see. “This is a business evaluation and a residential evaluation,” Kennon said. “The value of that home is safe. If they sell that, they will make money. It still has the intrinsic value of Orange Beach property.” In 2009 Gulf Shores voted in a special district for short-term rentals in the beach area. The city also allows short-term rentals in areas zoned general business or multi-family outside of that district. “The city adopted what is called single-family and duplex short-term rental overlay district,” City Planner Andy Bauer said. “That overlay district is in the beach area primarily down West Beach. All other areas of the city zoned single family and duplex are not allowed to rent.” In 2017 Orange Beach generated about $2.4 million on all business licenses in the city with about $830,000 coming from short-term rental licenses. Shortterm rentals in neighborhoods brought in $38,000 of that number. A short-term rental period in Gulf Shores is considered 180 days or less, and yearly license fees are based on receipts gathered on the unit during the year before. Fees range from $180 if gross receipts are less than $49,000, with an additional $45 fee for each unit. The city’s table for all business licenses goes up to $75 million in gross receipts, but the highest in the short-term rental category was $200,000-$249,000, which cost the license holder $590 plus $45 for each unit. Gulf Shores generated more than $580,000 on short-term rental licenses in 2017 with another $180,000 generated by the $45 per unit fee. Gulf Shores revenue on all business licenses was about $2.3 million in 2017.
BAYBRIEF | COURTS
A ‘black eye’ for Alabama LAWSUIT SEEKS TRANSPARENCY IN SHERIFFS’ FOOD FUNDS BY JASON JOHNSON
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uman rights advocates are suing dozens of Alabama sheriffs, seeking greater transparency into a funding stream many believe creates an incentive to skimp on food purchased for prison inmates and allows sheriffs to pocket any savings personally. Under Alabama law, sheriffs are required to turn over money they collect in an official capacity to their respective county commission, except funding “received for feeding prisoners.” In many counties, the sheriffs also have full discretion over how any leftover money is spent. Current law provides for sheriffs to receive $1.75 per day to feed each state inmate and up to $3 per day to feed each federal inmate in their custody. With a growing prison population and loose transparency laws, many believe the practice incentivizes unethical behavior — a belief not without precedent. For the past six months, the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) and the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice have been trying to obtain a financial accounting of how sheriffs across the state use that funding to see if any are profiting from it personally. Some sheriffs provided the requested information. Others, such as Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran, no longer receive “a food fund” because the money is deposited straight into the county government’s general fund. However, at least 49 — including Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack — have not complied with what Alabama Appleseed Executive Director Frank Knaack says is a “clear obligation” to produce public records. Instead, those officials have claimed the documents are “personal,” often responding en masse through the
Alabama Sheriffs Association. “The public has a right to know whether sheriffs are meeting the basic human needs of incarcerated people in their care, or are instead filling their personal coffers,” Knaack said. “The Alabama Public Records Law exists so that we can hold our government accountable, but unfortunately a number of sheriffs have decided our public records law does not apply to them.” It is presently unknown how much money sheriffs across the state have taken because most do not report it as income on state financial disclosure forms. Others, though, have made it a practice to declare what they received from leftover “food fund” monies on their taxes via a federal 1099 form. The lawsuit follows a string of incidents over the past decade that have brought increased scrutiny to the use of this funding and even criminal convictions for some sheriffs found to be willfully abusing the system at the expense of prisoners’ health. In 2006, former Mobile County Sheriff Jack Tillman was convicted of perjury and ethics charges related in part to money he took from the food fund and placed into a personal retirement account. In a plea agreement, he repaid $13,000 and gave up any claim to another $350,000 of leftover money that had accumulated in the same “food account.” In 2009, former Morgan County Sheriff Greg Bartlett was held in contempt and jailed by a federal judge after purchasing an 18-wheeler load of corn dogs that could no longer be sold for $500 and feeding them to inmates for multiple meals during the day. With the savings, he col-
lected more than $200,000 for his personal use. The incident earned Bartlett the nickname “Sheriff Corn Dog” and led to a court order requiring sheriffs in Morgan County to use their prisons’ food fund exclusively for feeding prisoners. But Bartlett’s successor, Sheriff Ana Franklin, ran afoul of that court order last year. Court records show Franklin pulled $160,000 from the food account to invest in a used car dealership, Priceville Partners, that has since closed. One of its co-owners, Greg Steenson, has since been arrested and charged with operating the business through theft and scam; he had previous fraud convictions at the time Franklin invested in the now-bankrupt dealership. Franklin was ultimately fined $1,000 for violating the existing court order, but while her case was clear-cut, there has been some legal debate about whether sheriffs are allowed to benefit personally from their food funds. Aaron Littman, SCHR staff attorney, says they can’t, but many sheriffs disagree. The use of the food fund hasn’t been an issue in Mobile County since local legislation was passed directing to funds to the County Commission. Today, the county contracts out the task of feeding prisoners, which is then paid for with money received from the “food fund.” “Neither I nor the office keep any of that funding,” Cochran told Lagniappe. “It doesn’t even come to us, and what does, we immediately deposit into checking, and it goes to the county’s general fund.” Cochran turned over documents to SCHR corroborating those claims, which is why he’s one of 18 Alabama sheriffs not named in the public records lawsuit. It’s currently unclear how Baldwin County uses its funding, as requests for comment from the office haven’t received a response. Speaking with Lagniappe, Cochran was critical of the “horrible” law that allows sheriffs to “keep and retain” leftover food funds to continue, though he did say it would be difficult for any sheriff that’s “trying to do right” to actually benefit from the fund personally. “I think it makes the state look horrible, but yet some of these sheriffs are in a Catch-22,” he said of the 1939 law. “It does make it look like some could be starving prisoners to make money, and it does give Alabama a black eye, but the public needs to understand that the Legislature is who needs to fix this, and they’ve failed in the past because the Association of County Commissions of Alabama doesn’t want to increase funding for sheriff’s offices.” It is true that previous legislative fixes have been opposed by the ACCA and the Alabama Sheriffs Association — most likely because of the money it can generate or save counties and sheriffs’ departments. In 2015, Cochran’s salary was just under $140,000, but in smaller counties and in some of those named in the recent public records lawsuit, sheriffs can take home much less.
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COMMENTARY | DAMN THE TORPEDOES
Mystic predictions for 2018 ROB HOLBERT/MANAGING EDITOR/RHOLBERT@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
“What are you talking about?” “It just means that Fred Richardson isn’t going to ever get five votes. Eventually the council will come to an agreement to make Levon Manzie president and the fight for the vice presidency will hinge on John Williams agreeing to buy Richardson breakfast at IHOP every day for a month,” he said. “I think you were licking that toad a little too long,” I said. “Got anything else for me? Something outside politics?” “I’ll have to dig deep,” he said. He staggered over to the refrigerator, pulled out a can of whipped cream, bent over the can and shot the nitrous straight into his mouth while inhaling. A good, old-fashioned whippet … I hadn’t seen that one coming. Nostril began to giggle and talk. “The beast of burden shall tremble in fear. First frozen darkness, now one who carryeth the name of the parrot. The equine shall fear lower Alabama!” he said. “What in the world…?” I stammered. “Looks like you guys might have another guy who likes having sex with horses. An Irvington man was arrested a couple of days ago for allegedly sexing up a horse. First Ebony Ice a few years ago and now poor Polly. Two in one county within a decade is practically an epidemic. Expect horse lovers nationwide to lambaste Mobile County,” Nostril said. “Sales of horse chastity belts will skyrocket in the western parts of the county.” With that the mist of time began rolling in again and Nostrildumbas started to fade away. “See you next time. I need to get to Atlanta before Nick guzzles up all that champagne!”
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ing a tube of modeling glue from his robe pocket, unscrewing the cap and inhaling deeply several times. His eyes rolled back in his head. “The giant and the doctor shall dominateth the elections. None shall escape their shadow, but they shall bringeth new highs for others. The spanker will face silence and all shall suffer like an aged root vegetable.” “In English this time,” I said as Nostril came out of his glue-induced trance. “The Luther Strange-Robert Bentley fiasco is going to play a big role in the governor’s race, and particularly the attorney general’s contest, where the winner will be the one most likely to try to have the Luv Guv and Big Luther tossed in jail and losers will be tied to helping Bentley avoid jail. Locally ‘Silent Sam’ Jones will poke his head back into government by beating Herman ‘Spanky’ Thomas in a race that’s about as appealing as two-week-old potato salad,” he said. “That potato thing was a reach,” I told him. “What do you see happening with the impasse in picking the next Mobile City Council president? Are they ever going to get things settled?” Nostril pulled a toad out of his robes and started licking it, but couldn’t quite seem to get things going and switched to some mushrooms that smelled like cow poop. In no time he was spitting out predictions. “The infantileth shall taste bitter MoonPie as his dream is crushed and the hammer goes to the young one. Rooty, tooty, fresh and fruity shall save the day,” he said. “Man, that makes zero sense,” I said.
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had just scraped the last of the seven-layer dip from the bowl and was lying on my living room carpet moaning in pain from American-style gluttony enjoyed while watching Alabama beat Georgia for their 37th National Championship, when the lights flickered and an eerie mist began to fill the room. “Oh God, not now. I feel like I’m about to puke,” I muttered to myself, knowing I was in for a visit from mystic visionary Nostrildumbas, the renowned 16th century seer who predicts the future through use of practically indecipherable quatrains and illegal stimulants. The mists thickened, then suddenly parted to reveal Nostrildumbas gazing down upon me and my beancovered T-shirt. “Well, it was certainly worth the dangers of traveling through space and time to show up here for this sad display,” he said. “It doesn’t take mystic powers to foresee a massive heart attack in your future, or at least liposuction.” “Hey! Ease up there, Nostril! It was an exciting game. I needed food to calm my nerves. New Year’s diet starts tomorrow,” I said. “Too bad you got here late. The game was a real nailbiter. I had no idea who was going to win until the last play.” “I knew,” Nostril said smugly. “Who do you think told Nick to start ‘The Pineapple Express’ in the second half? I’m on my way to Atlanta to let him kiss my ring and figured I’d swing by and supply your rag of newspaper with its annual predictions. Free of charge, as usual, I’m sure, Mr. Alligator Arms.” “That’s really kind of you to grace me with your presence. And you did predict Robert Bentley was going to appoint himself to the U.S. Senate last year, so I’m getting what I paid for,” I said, getting up and taking a seat in my broken-down recliner. “I’m sure you have to get to Atlanta soon, so maybe we’d better start the predicting. It has to be way past your bedtime anyway, since you’re 400 years old. Ha, ha!” Nostril shot me a dirty look, then reached into a pocket in his robes and pulled out what appeared to be a joint. “Is that weed?” I asked. “You can’t blaze up in here, Nostril, I have kids!” “Relax, it’s not pot,” he said firing it up. “It’s just Spice!” He took a huge puff, fell to the floor and started convulsing while simultaneously talking. “The one of orange shall face great challenges and will fail to proveth his skills. Accusations shall floweth from the East and the independent one. Those closest will become farthest,” he said, standing back up and smoothing out his robe. “You’re going to have to elaborate please. I still don’t know why you have to speak in code, it’s not like you’re going to be executed for your otherworldly powers,” I said. “It’s my schtick, man. Boy, they’re right about that Spice stuff! Stay away! Woo-hoo! I think I tasted roach spray,” he said, shaking his head. “Anyway, what it means is that Donald Trump’s going to have a rough year ahead with Mueller all over him and people questioning his mental fitness for office. The more that happens the more he’ll claim he’s a genius, to the point he’ll take an I.Q. test, claim it shows he has an I.Q. of 175, but he won’t let anyone look at it. By summer the Russian probe will have even his kids ignoring his phone calls.” “Interesting … Seeing anything about our state politics? There are some big races — governor, attorney general, legislature — what’s going to happen?” I asked. “Time to go back to old faithful,” Nostril said, pull-
MOBILE COUNTY HORSES ARE SPEAKING OUT AFTER THE SECOND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE LAST DECADE.
COMMENTARY | THE HIDDEN AGENDA
Five tips for a much happier new year ASHLEY TRICE/EDITOR/ASHLEYTOLAND@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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verything is going to be just fine. Ten days into 2018 and I feel more hopeful and optimistic than I have in ages. 2017 was a rough year for our country. It felt as if we were in a constant state of turmoil. It was really affecting my daily life and mood. And I think a lot of folks were in the same sad boat with me. For those of you who may still be stuck on that depressing ship, I thought I might share a few small things I have done in my own life that may help you abandon it. (Except for number 5. I never did that in the first place, but it is still a good rule to live by.) 1. Social media is for pictures of food, kids doing cute stuff, funny memes and good-natured sports smack talking. If someone is posting something political, deliberately trying to stir the pot or irritating you in any way, unfriend or hide them. Life’s too short to read that crap. Avoid the comment sections on controversial news stories like the plague. Watching strangers call each other every name in the book via their keyboard can crush the soul. Who cares what they think? They probably live in their mom’s basement in Sheboygan, for heaven’s sake. Clear all of this clutter from your mind. 2. Silence the talking heads. Whether you obsessively watch Fox News or MSNBC, just turn it off. Listening to commentators hyperventilate over absolutely everything on a daily basis is enough to drive anyone absolutely mad. Turn on your iTunes and jam out. You’ll walk into work with a smile on your face. 3. Talk about things that bring us together, not tear us apart. My husband and I went to the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. Before the game, we went to a bar near the Superdome. Alabama and Clemson fans from all walks of life — young, old, gay, straight, black, white, rich, poor — were watching the Georgia and Oklahoma game and talking joyously and respectfully about it and how great they thought Saban and Swinney were and their team’s chances. Strangers all chatting and being nice to each other? What is this craziness you speak of? It was so refreshingly bizarre! No one cared how the other one felt about the man in the White House or if Roy Moore’s accusers were credible. It felt like the good ol’ days when our politics didn’t define us. Whether it’s football or our views on the latest Star Wars movie or the new Thai place down the street, there are way more things that
unite us than divide us. Remember when people kept their thoughts to themselves and you just had to guess how someone may have voted? And either way, you didn’t hate them for it. Not to be too snowflakey, but we need way more of that in our lives. Let’s make America nice again! 4. Pay attention, but let what happens in Washington stay in Washington. Sure, we all need to be aware of what our leaders are up to in D.C., Montgomery and down at Government Plaza. But don’t obsess over it. What those clowns are doing should be secondary to doing everything in your power to extract every drop of goodness out of your own life. No one is guaranteed they will get another day on this planet. Would you really want to waste one minute of your precious life worrying about Russian collusion or if Fred Richardson will ever be council president? Walk your dog, play with your child or grandchild, call your mother, go to lunch with a friend, tell your spouse he or she looks hot (even if you are lying!). These are the things that really matter in life. Don’t lose sight of that. 5. Do not have sex with animals. This should go without saying, but since yet another man in Mobile County has been charged with sexually assaulting a horse, I guess it has to be. So here goes: Don’t have sex with a horse or a cow or anything that barks or says meow! Don’t have sex with a deer, a goat or yak or really anything that can’t talk back. Don’t have sex with a ram or a lamb or a sow named Pam. Please. Just. Don’t. Do. It. First, a Wilmer man sexually assaulted a miniature horse named Ebony Ice in 2010. Now, this week, another “gentleman” from Irvington has been arrested for assaulting a 20-year-old mare named Polly. The owners fear he did this repeatedly. EWWWWWWW! How does this even happen? Was this dude just sitting around his house on a Saturday night watching “Secretariat” when he said, “Damn. Them there horses sure are fine. I’m going to go get me some of that.” Being from Alabama, we already have to deal with jokes about marrying our cousins. Please, fellow Alabamians, do not make us horse f-ers too! Might I suggest trying match.com or eHarmony first. Or maybe try to pick up some ladies at the mall instead of heading to a stall.
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COMMENTARY | THE BELTWAY BEAT
What’s with Sessions’ marijuana obsession?
BY JEFF POOR/COLUMNIST/JEFFREYPOOR@GMAIL.COM
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f there’s one consistent theme of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ nearly 40 years in public life, it’s that he has been an opponent of marijuana, be it in a law enforcement capacity or a policymaking one. Last week, the Sessions Justice Department announced it was ending the Obama-era policy that directed prosecutors not to interfere with state governments allowing legalization of the drug, which is in direct conflict with federal statutes. That gave prosecutors the go-ahead to enforce federal drug law in the seven states like Colorado and Washington, where it has been legalized for recreational use and in the 27 states where it is legal for medicinal use. “It is the mission of the Department of Justice to enforce the laws of the United States, and the previous issuance of guidance undermines the rule of law and the ability of our local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement partners to carry out this mission,” Sessions said in a strongly worded statement. “Therefore, today’s memo on federal marijuana enforcement simply directs all U.S. Attorneys to use previously established prosecutorial principles that provide them all the necessary tools to disrupt criminal organizations, tackle the growing drug crisis and thwart violent crime across our country.” The memo drew a swift rebuke from members of Congress, including Rep. Matt Gaetz, who represents the adjacent First Congressional District of Florida. “Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Justice Department would no longer follow the guidance of the Cole Memorandum — a long-established, common-sense guideline instructing the federal government to crack down on dangerous drug crimes,
rather than harmless medical marijuana patients. This disappointing and cruel decision is a huge step backward for states’ rights, for common-sense reform and for the American people.” It is indeed a head-scratcher. With all that’s going on regarding the Trump Justice Department — the Russia investigation, Hillary Clinton, the crackdown on illegal immigration, the opioid crisis — why has Sessions decided to make this an issue, especially given it’s a hot-button issue for so many Americans? Sessions’ attitude toward pot first hit the national radar in 1986 when he was a nominee for the federal bench under President Ronald Reagan. In his prosecution of the Ku Klux Klan in the early 1980s, Sessions quipped it was difficult to nail down what the Klan had done one night because they had their memories impaired from marijuana use and that he used to support the Klan until he learned they smoked pot. Sessions explained he was joking, but his opponents used it as, “That time Jeff Sessions spoke favorably about the KKK.” Obviously, that moment in his history was ill advised, but early on he had revealed his position on marijuana. Initially, Sessions’ appointment to the AG post caused panic in the pro-legalization movement. Erik Altieri, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), railed against Sessions immediately upon his nomination. “Jeff Sessions is certainly one of the more militant prohibitionists in Congress,” Altieri said in an interview with Denver-based Westword magazine in December 2016.
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“He’s an extremely conservative member of Congress, and he’s made numerous statements on this topic, none of which bode very well about how he’d handle state marijuana policy if he had his druthers.” Sessions obviously didn’t disappoint with his memorandum last week. Here’s the problem: Sessions is in the right. Article VI, Clause 2, also known as the Supremacy Clause, established that federal law takes precedence over any state laws, referendum or constitution. Conservatives in Alabama took it on the chin with defeats over battles on same-sex marriage (ask Roy Moore) and immigration (H.B. 56). The same standard applies to marijuana, even if it seems like a bizarre fixation for the embattled Trump Department of Justice. The obvious correct response is to change the federal law if you want to legalize marijuana. Well, as we’ve learned over the past two decades, an act of Congress is hard to come by, and marijuana legalization just doesn’t appear to be feasible in this era of gridlock in Washington. Let’s say Sessions’ Justice Department follows through with efforts to shut down the legal marijuana trade in America and abide by federal law. Imagine an Alabama casino-style law enforcement raid in the dark of night captured by
AS WE’VE LEARNED OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, AN ACT OF CONGRESS IS HARD TO COME BY, AND MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION JUST DOESN’T APPEAR TO BE FEASIBLE IN THIS ERA OF GRIDLOCK IN WASHINGTON.” the TV cameras. Oh, the outcry. Overnight, the industry that has an estimated $5 billion in sales annually, and growing, was shut down by the Feds. Jobs are lost. People are angry. That’s how you force Congress to act — create the crisis. Otherwise, it remains a backburner issue that is only trotted out as a desperate get-out-thevote measure. If left to their own devices, Congress might consider it, but there would be a carve-out for every special interest under the sun. The consensus among most Americans seems to be to let the states decide if they want to make marijuana legal and whether it should be legal for medicinal or recreational use. Make this issue about states’ rights, not legalizing potentially harmful narcotics, and it becomes much more difficult for conservatives such as Jeff Sessions to oppose.
COMMENTARY | THE GRIOT’S CORNER
Debtors prisons sending the wrong message BY KEN ROBINSON/CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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he British writer Charles Dickens has given the world of literature some of its most famous stories and characters. “A Christmas Carol,” “Oliver Twist,” “Great Expectations” and “David Copperfield” are but a few in the long list of notable works Dickens penned. The characters Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Miss Havisham and Uriah Heep are a handful of the indelible figures Dickens etched upon the collective psyche of many through the telling of stories that resonate as profoundly today as they did over a century and a half ago. Great stories, like great people, are timeless. What made Dickens’ so real and believable is that much of his writing came from his own life experience. One of eight kids, Dickens would early on experience the blistering pain and unsettledness that life can sometimes bring. When Dickens was around age 12, his dad was sent to what was known as “debtors prison.” His father owed a debt, couldn’t repay it and so had to go to jail. Dickens’ mother, along with the two youngest kids, also moved into the jail. Dickens and his oldest sister had to go it alone. Such was life in 19th century Britain. Dickens was sent to work in a factory to help pay off his father’s debts. The sensitive, 12 year-old-boy had to live in a boarding house alone and work in a factory while almost his entire family lived in a prison. Dickens learned some bitter lessons very early in life. The most profound lesson? Poverty was perilous. He saw firsthand that the most burdensome, frightening and ever-present penalty that stalked the lives of the poor was
prison. The risk that a lack of money could lead to a lack of freedom was a lesson Dickens never forgot, and his treasured writings serve as proof. Debtors prisons used to be common. Poor people who didn’t have the means to pay off a court-ordered judgment would be placed in prison (oftentimes locked workhouses) until their debt was paid off or they could get someone to pay it off for them. Reform, however, eventually brought about an end to this practice. In the United States, an 1833 federal law forbade debtors prisons. And in 1983 the U.S. Supreme Court in Bearden v. Georgia ruled that putting people in jail who were too poor to pay their debts, fines or fees was a violation of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause if no indigency (ability to pay) hearing was held. Today, in not just the U.S., but throughout much of the developed world, debtors prisons are illegal. Theoretically. Here in the U.S., while not using the same name but imposing the same strictures, the criminal justice system in many states and localities operate as de facto debtors prisons. In a 2010 study titled “Drawing Blood from Stones: Legal Debt and Social Inequality in the United States,” a group of University of Washington researchers found that around 10 million Americans had more than $50 billion in outstanding fines and fees that placed many on a treadmill of perpetual indebtedness to the state and time behind bars. Fees and fines from municipalities and states hang like millstones around the necks of the poor. Horribly, many poor people are purposefully preyed upon as state and local governments use this pay scheme as a main source of
government revenue. During the past several years a concerted bipartisan effort has been underway to address this egregious practice. In July 2016, I wrote a column titled “Quiet reform in Mobile’s criminal justice system.” In it I looked at how Mobile, without any outside pressure or agitation, set about reforming the management and practices of its jail and court system, as well as its bail and bond practices. The Not Penalizing Poverty initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s office and implemented by Municipal Court Administrator Nathan Emmorey and Metro Jail Warden Trey Oliver, is targeted toward nonviolent, low-level offenders. In that column I quoted Oliver, who stated, “It allows certain defendants … to keep their jobs and repay their debt to society not by cash, but rather by physical labor and time spent improving the community.” The Not Penalizing Poverty program is not community service, because those who are allowed into it are under the custody and control of jail officials, which means they are serving their sentence. Emmorey also opined in the column, “We hear about the very real problem of over-incarceration in our country; this is a way to serve a jail sentence without spending nights in jail away from families and taking fathers and mothers away from children.” Additionally, I noted, “The underlying thrusts of these programs is that too often society has heavily penalized such offenders, not because their actions or crimes were severe, but simply because they lacked the resources to obtain their freedom.” Mobile’s efforts highlight the seriousness those on both the political right and left have brought to bear on an issue that strikes at the core of who we are as Americans and what we believe about real justice, fairness and equal treatment. However, last month one very important voice struck a different chord on this issue. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded a Justice Department letter that warned municipalities and state courts about the dreaded and unlawful practice of forcing poor defendants to either pay their fines or be locked up. Much has been made of Sessions’ recent actions on state marijuana laws, but of even greater importance is the message he’s sending concerning criminal justice reform. In a time when it’s been well-documented that debtors prisons have made a comeback, it’s very important that the nation’s top law enforcement officer send a clear message that no American will be penalized because of their poverty … that fines and fees will not be a de facto means of constantly incarcerating the poor — and filling government coffers. Two things justice shouldn’t be is biased and heartless. That message has now become muddled.
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BUSINESS | THE REAL DEAL
Threaded Fasteners expands into South Florida BY RON SIVAK/COLUMNIST/BUSINESS@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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ampa-based Bolt & Nut Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners founded 40 years ago by entrepreneur Bob Cornett, was recently acquired by Mobile-headquartered Threaded Fasteners Inc. (TFI), according to a news release. “Threaded Fasteners Inc. is joining forces with the Bolt & Nut sales and manufacturing teams to create an even more dynamic platform to serve commercial and industrial clients in Florida and the Southeastern United States,” TFI said in a prepared statement. Now 78, Cornett will continue to own and operate Tampa-based Hurri-bolt Inc., a manufacturer of hurricane bolts, as a separate company. In 2013 TFI initially opened a location on Currie Davis Drive in Tampa. Earlier this month the smaller office moved and merged with the Bolt & Nut staff, already comprising 21 employees, into a consolidated location under the new business entity. The South Florida site encompasses some 50,000 square feet of manufacturing space and sales offices near the campus of the University of South Florida. Cornett said religious common ground paved the way for the acquisition of Bolt & Nut by TFI. Other businesses had approached him over the years about selling his manufacturing firm, he said, but the timing had never been right until recently. “From the first time I met the Threaded Fasteners leadership team, we had a common bond,” Cornett said. “It was truth right off the bat. If it hadn’t been for our shared values, I don’t think this would have ever happened.” Billy Duren, president of Threaded Fasteners, said TFI’s goal is to continue building on the foundation and principles
Cornett spent four decades cultivating in Tampa and across the globe. “Bob Cornett has such an incredible story of success you just can’t help but be intrigued,” Duren said. “In the past few months we have forged a genuine friendship.” With nearly 53 years in the manufacturing business, Cornett said he believes this is a great time to invest in Florida. The Tampa Bay area is experiencing huge growth in the form of long-term construction projects and other initiatives. “I see tremendous potential in this area,” Cornett said. “I think there’s going to be a boom for at least the next five to eight years.” Founded in 1977 by Cornett and his wife, Linda, Bolt & Nut began as a fastener maintenance distributor to the phosphate mining industry in central Florida. In 1991, the company expanded into manufacturing. A major-impact project came in 1994, the manufacture and supply of substructure anchor bolts for a power plant, which expanded the company’s footprint significantly. Founded in 1979, TFI is among a handful of local area manufacturers structured as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Products encompass custom packaging and distribution of steel fasteners, including tower and electric utility bolts and anchor bolts, and other related items. Customers hail from various business sectors, including power-generating utilities, chemical and electrical, commercial marine construction, stainless steel fabricators, metal building manufacturers and Department of Transportation fabricators. Employing more than 160 locally, TFI maintains $4.5
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million worth of inventory across six distribution warehouses in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma and Tennessee. More information can be found on TFI’s website. Locally filmed “Get Out” attracts more attention Filmed exclusively in Mobile and Baldwin counties in 2015, hit film “Get Out” was recently nominated for two awards during the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards. One for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and a second for actor Daniel Kaluuya for Best Performance by an Actor in A Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy. Although the film didn’t collect trophies in either category, it was named best movie by the International Film Festival, the African American Film Critics Association and the Southeastern Films Critics Association, to date earning more than $175 million at the box office. Director Jordan Peele was also recognized by The New York Film Critics for Best First Film and by the National Board of Review for Best Directorial Debut. The film industry in lower Alabama has produced more than 200 movies, television shows and commercials since its inception in the 1970s and is estimated to bring in tens of thousands of dollars in income. To date, during any given project, roughly 100 local area industry-related contractors are hired for film crew, in addition to those who relocate to Mobile temporarily during filming. “We are extremely proud of the Mobile Film Office and the work that has been produced in Mobile. Our film industry is a real success story for Alabama and something we hope to keep building in the future.” Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. Hear more history about the local movie industry in Lagniappe’s Real Deal podcast, Episode 18, available on iTunes and Libsyn.
Zarzour commercial real estate firm opens downtown
Matt Zarzour, Gaines Zarzour and Ryan Zarzour recently announced the opening of Zarzour Cos. Commercial Real Estate Services. Zarzour Cos. is a fullservice commercial real estate firm offering transactional, development, management and advisory services. Matt Zarzour and Gaines Zarzour previously served as co-principals of Monarch Group Commercial Real Estate, while Ryan Zarzour served as an investment analyst for Carroll Organization in Atlanta. “The market, both locally and nationally, is showing signs of significant, stabilized growth and we believe it important to position ourselves to offer a full spectrum of commercial services,” CEO Matt Zarzour said. “We look forward to the lasting partnerships that we plan to create with our clients.” The firm’s office is located in downtown Mobile. Additional information can be found on its website.
CUISINE THE REVIEW
NoJa, the jewel on North Jackson
NOJA 6 N. JACKSON ST. MOBILE 36602 251-433-0377
BY ANDY MACDONALD/CUISINE EDITOR | FATMANSQUEEZE@COMCAST.NET
CHEF/OWNER CHAKLI DIGGS WAS BORN AND RAISED IN ETHIOPIA, HIS MOTHER FROM MADAGASCAR AND HIS FATHER AN AMERICAN FROM TEXAS. HE CAME TO THE UNITED STATES AND GRADUATED FROM MICHIGAN STATE BEFORE WORKING HIS WAY THROUGH THE HOTEL BUSINESS.” of ringing in the new. And when celebrating in Mobile, one of the best spots is NoJa. In the nine or so years of me filling this space in the paper, I’ve haven’t done a proper review of this diamond because most Mobilians already are too familiar with this North Jackson locale. It’s a special place for many as the go-to restaurant for birthdays and anniversaries. My special night was not much different from one of those celebrations, so I thought I’d shed a little light on how Mobile treats itself to something nice. Before we get to that, let’s learn a little about NoJa. Chef/
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ew Year’s Eve is too much for me. I’d rather celebrate the day before when the crowds are a shade thinner and the bars aren’t in full panic mode. Better to be on the edge of a party than in the thick of it. Besides, this year Dec. 31 was going to be a cold one. Don’t get me wrong. Closing out 2017 was a big deal. I had a lot to celebrate, to be thankful for. My first year of business was under my belt and my children are doing well. Family, relationships, healthier lifestyle and my outlook were finishing out the year on a happier note, especially when compared to the torrential downpour of negativity that was 2016. Yes, 2017 started out rocky but in the end it treated me right. Excited as I was about 2018, I thought it more fitting to honor 2017. The idea was more of ringing out the old instead
Chef Chakli Diggs’ NoJa is an elegant experience without being too stuffy and probably has the best wait staff in Mobile. owner Chakli Diggs was born and raised in Ethiopia, his mother from Madagascar and his father an American from Texas. He came to the United States and graduated from Michigan State before working his way through the hotel business. He found himself visiting Mobile to see his mother and sister, and eventually opened Bienville Bistro. After that he worked with the former Adam’s Mark Hotel and came back as a businessman with NoJa in 2005. There was also the short-lived (but delicious) Saisho on Dauphin Street that fell in 2017, but his flagship NoJa still reigns. It’s an elegant experience without being too stuffy and probably has the best wait staff in Mobile. My latest visit began with a new coat, a good-looking date, old shoes and an Uber ride. With 8 p.m. reservations, we took our time going downtown in search of our table for two. Katie had never been to NoJa, but she’d heard me speak highly of it and on this night we thought bubbles would be necessary. Rarely do I start with bubbles but on this occasion we needed a glass of sparkling rosé. I didn’t bother to ask what kind and placed our first drink in the hands of the staff. The waitress recited an impressive number of specials, enough make me change my mind three times, but I was pleased to hear about the 4-ounce petite filet appetizer. It’s hard to not get some kind of red meat when you visit NoJa, and the Colorado lamb chops are unbeatable, but I was feeling the fish tonight so the steak app was the perfect way to get my red meat fix. So tender, so juicy, this rare piece of protein barely needed a knife. Not only did we share the steak, our soup was too good to find permanent footing on at either side of the table. The acorn squash was a puree with other vegetables hearty enough for the wine and I am certain we looked like a couple of kids at a malt shop, passing it back and forth. “Earthy” may be an overused
term but on this evening it was apt. What made the soup and steak even better was a bottle of Diora Pinot Noir. One of my favorite values, this bottle is silky smooth with a little hint of dark chocolate and a generous dose of black cherry that made the steak sing and prepped us for the courses to follow. Even at NoJa the price was under $50, a steal, but you can find this wine at local retailers such as Red or White and Southern Napa. If there was a dish on the menu meant for this wine, it was the duck breast. I’m not an “always get the duck” kind of guy but Katie knew what she was doing when she ordered this one. Served with a cherry reduction sauce, it was a fine example of the way these guys execute. There were no sides with it, just a dish that stands alone. For me the fish was the route. Never have I ever had a piece of fish here that wasn’t cooked perfectly. In this case they didn’t miss with the halibut. Fingerling potatoes on the side were a treat and by the time every morsel was finished (it’s a classy enough place that I didn’t lick the plate), I can say I was pretty full. NoJa isn’t the kind of restaurant where you order a $50 entrée and receive a speck of dust on an oversized plate, nor will you leave so stuffed you can’t walk to the car. It’s the perfect amount of food for sensible eating when you want the night to never end. We were more than satisfied with our meal and decided to spread the love downtown by having dessert at a different location, not that I don’t love NoJa’s flourless chocolate cake. We just needed a change of scenery. Sparkling wine, two appetizers, two entrees, bread and a bottle of good wine and our total came to $183.70. I’ve paid much more in this town for lesser food and service. The wait staff is impeccable at NoJa. My 2018 resolution is to eat there more often.
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DUNKIN DONUTS ($)
DONUTS, COFFEE & SANDWICHES 1976 Michigan Ave. • 442-4846 3876 Airport Blvd. • 219-7369 505 Schillinger Rd. S. • 442-4845 29160 US Hwy 98 • 621-2228 $10/PERSON • $$ 10-25/PERSON • $$$ OVER 25/PERSON
COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE ALL SPORTS BAR & GRILL ($) 3408 Pleasant Valley Rd. • 345-9338
AL’S HOTDOGS ($)
MIKO’S ITALIAN ICE ($)
STEVIE’S KITCHEN ($)
DREAMLAND BBQ ($)
THE WASH HOUSE ($$)
MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI ($)
SUGAR RUSH DONUT CO. ($)
MEAT BOSS ($)
A LITTLE VINO
SUNSET POINTE ($-$$)
MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE ($)
WINE, BEER, GOURMET FOODS, & MORE. 720 Schillinger Rd. S. Unit 8 • 287-1851
HOTDOGS SANDWICHES & COOL TREATS 3371 Dauphin Island Pkwy • 300–4015
E WING HOUSE ($)
195 S University Blvd. Suite H • 662-1829
SANDWICHES & MOMMA’S LOVE 3696 Airport Blvd. • 344-9500 5602 Old Shell Rd. • 287-6556
EUGENE’S MONKEY BAR ($)
MONTEGO’S ($-$$)
15 N Conception St. • 433-2299
FATHOMS LOUNGE
SMALL PLATES AND CREATIVE COCKTAILS 64 S. Water St. • 438-4000
FRESH CARIBBEAN-STYLE FOOD & CRAFT BEER 6601 Airport Blvd. • 634-3445 225 Dauphin St. • 375-1576
MOON PIE GENERAL STORE ($)
CLASSIC HOTDOGS, GYROS & MILKSHAKES 4701 Airport Blvd. • 342-3243
FLOUR GIRLS BAKERY ($)
107 St Francis St #115 • RSA Bank Trust Building
ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY ($-$$)
FIREHOUSE SUBS ($)
MUFFINS, COFFEE & WRAPS 105 Dauphin St. • 433-9855
SANDWICHES, SALADS & MORE. 3680 Dauphin St. • 380-0444
BAKE MY DAY ($)
OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN BAKE SHOP 156 N. McGregor Ave. • 219-7261
BOB’S DINER ($)
GOOD OLD AMERICAN COOKING 263 St. Francis St. • 405-1497
BRICK & SPOON ($)
3662 Airport Blvd. Suite A • 525-9177
BUCK’S DINER ($)
CLASSIC AMERICAN DINER 58 N. Secion St. Fairhope • 928-8521
CAFE 219 ($)
SALADS, SANDWICHES & POTATO SALAD 219 Conti St. • 438-5234
CAMELLIA CAFÉ ($-$$$)
CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN FARE 61 Section St. • Fairhope • 928-4321
809 Hillcrest Rd. • 634-2285
HOT SUBS, COLD SALADS & CATERING 6300 Grelot Rd. • 631-3730
FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES ($) BURGERS, MILKSHAKES & FRIES 4401 Old Shell Rd. • 447-2394 4663 Airport Blvd. • 300-8425 5319 Hwy 90 • 661-0071 1225 Satchel Page Dr.• 378-8768
FOOSACKLY’S ($)
FAMOUS CHICKEN FINGERS 29181 US Hwy 98 • Daphne • 375-1104 7843 Moffett Rd. • 607-6196 1109 Shelton Beach Rd. • 287-1423 310 S. University Blvd. • 343-0047 2250 Airport Blvd. • 479-2922 7641 Airport Blvd. • 607-7667 2558 Schillinger Rd. • 219-7761 3249 Dauphin St. • 479-2000
FOY SUPERFOODS ($) 119 Dauphin St.• 307-8997
GULF COAST EXPLOREUM CAFE ($)
MOSTLY MUFFINS ($) NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE ($)
OVEN-BAKED SANDWICHES & MORE 1335 Satchel Page Dr. Suite C. • 287-7356 7440 Airport Blvd. • 633-0096 Eastern Shore Center • Spanish Fort • 625-6544
NOURISH CAFE ($)
HEALTHY WHOLE FOODS & MORE 101 N Water St. (Moorer YMCA)• 458-8572
O’DALYS HOLE IN THE WALL ($) 562 Dauphin St.• 725-6429
OLD SHELL GROWLERS ($) GROWLER STATION AND BITES 1801 Old Shell Rd. • 345-4767
PANINI PETE’S ($)
ORIGINAL SANDWICH AND BAKE SHOP 42 ½ Section St. • Fairhope • 929-0122 102 Dauphin St. • 405-0031
PAT’S DOWNTOWN GRILL ($)
CAMMIE’S OLD DUTCH ($)
HOMEMADE SOUPS & SANDWICHES 65 Government St. • 208-6815
CARPE DIEM ($)
SEAFOOD & SANDWICHES 212 ½ Fairhope Ave •Fairhope • 928-4100
PDQ ($)
CLARK’S KITCHEN ($-$$)
3869 Airport Blvd. • 345-9544 5470 Inn Rd. • 661-9117 28975 US 98 • Daphne • 625-3910
POLLMAN’S BAKERY ($)
MOBILE’S CLASSIC ICE CREAM SPOT 2511 Old Shell Rd. • 471-1710
DELI FOODS, PASTRIES & SPECIALTY DRINKS 4072 Old Shell Rd. • 304-0448 CATERING 5817 Old Shell Rd. • 622-0869
CHAT-A-WAY CAFE ($)
QUICHES & SANDWICHES 4366 Old Shell Rd. • 343-9889
CHICK-FIL-A ($)
107 St. Francis St. • 415-1700 3244 Dauphin St. • 476-0320 3215 Bel Air Mall • 476-8361 4707 Airport Blvd. • 461-9933 435 Schillinger Rd. • 639-1163 1682 US HWY 98 • Daphne • 621-3215 30500 AL 181 • Spanish Fort • 621-3020
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK ($)
GUMBO SHACK ($-$$) HOOTERS ($)
JAMAICAN VIBE ($)
MIND-BLOWING ISLAND FOOD 3700 Gov’t Blvd. Ste A • 602-1973
JERSEY MIKE’S ($)
AUTHENTIC SUB SANDWICHES 29660 AL-181 • DAPHNE • 626-3161 3151 Daupin St• 525-9917 7449 Airport Blvd. • 375-1820
JIMMY JOHN’S ($)
SANDWICHES, CATERING & DELIVERY TOO 6920 Airport Blvd. • 414-5444 9 Du Rhu Dr. • 340-8694 62 B Royal St. • 432-0360
CHICKEN SALAD, SALAD & SOUP 2370 S. Hillcrest Rd. Unit R • 660-0501 5753 Old Shell Rd. • 408-3236 1802 US Hwy 98 Suite F• 625-1092
JOE CAIN CAFÉ ($)
CHI-TOWN DAWGZ ($)
1252 Govenment St.• 301-7556
CHICAGO STYLE EATERY 1222 Hillcrest Rd. • 461-6599
CONNECTION FROZEN YOGURT ($) 1880 Industrial Pkwy. • 675-2999
CREAM AND SUGAR ($)
COFFEE, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DESSERT 351 George St #B • 405-0003
DAUPHIN ST. CAFE ($)
HOT LUNCH, DAILY MENU (INSIDE VIA) 1717 Dauphin St. • 470-5231
D’ MICHAEL’S ($)
PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS, GYROS & MORE 7101-A Theodore Dawes Rd. • 653-2979
D NU SPOT ($)
22159 Halls Mill Rd. . • 648-6522
DELISH BAKERY AND EATERY ($)
PIZZAS, SANDWICHES, COCKTAILS 26 N. Royal St. • 338-2000
JONELLI’S ($)
JUDY’S PLACE ($-$$)
HOME COOKING 4054 Government St. • 665-4557
LICKIN’ GOOD DONUTS ($) 3915 Gov’t Blvd. • 219-7922
LODA BIER GARTEN ($) PUB FOOD AND DRAFT BEERS 251 Dauphin St. • 287-6871
MAMA’S ($)
SLAP YOUR MAMA GOOD HOME COOKING 220 Dauphin St. • 432-6262
MARS HILL CAFE ($)
GREAT SANDWICHES, COFFEE & MORE 1087 Downtowner Blvd. • 643-1611
MARY’S SOUTHERN COOKING ($) 3011 Springhill Ave. • 476-2232
BAR FOOD 271 Dauphin St • 438-9585
CHICKEN FINGERS, SALAD & SANDWICHES. 1165 University Blvd. • 202-0959
AT FLU CREEK 831 N Section St. • Fairhope • 990-7766
THE BLIND MULE ($)
DAILY SPECIALS MADE FROM SCRATCH 57 N. Claiborne St. • 694-6853
THE GALLEY ($)
OPEN FOR LUNCH, INSIDE GULFQUEST 155 S. Water St • 436-8901
THE HARBERDASHER ($) 113 Dauphin St.• 436-0989
5401 Cottage Hill Rd. • 591-4842 BARBEQUE & MUSIC Bayfront Park Dr. • Daphne • 625-RIBS 701 Springhill Ave. • 410-7427 4672 Airport Blvd. • 300-8516
SAUCY Q BARBQUE ($) AWARD-WINNING BARBQUE 1111 Gov’t Blvd. • 433-7427
SMOKEY DEMBO SMOKE HOUSE ($) 3758 Dauphin Island Pkwy. • 473-1401
THE PIGEON HOLE ($)
DROP DEAD GOURMET
THE SUNFLOWER CAFE ($)
A PREMIER CATERER & COOKING CLASSES 1880-A Airport Blvd. • 450-9051
SOUTHERN COOKING & THEN SOME 1716 Main St. Daphne • 222-4120 INSIDE VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOOD 3055 A Dauphin St • 479-3200
THYME BY THE BAY ($-$$)
33 N Section St. • Fairhope • 990-5635
TIME TO EAT CAFE ($)
DOWN-HOME COUNTRY COOKIN 7351 Theodore Dawes Rd. • 654-0228 13665 N. Wintzell Ave. • 824-1119
TIN ROOF ($-$$)
SOUTHERN CASUAL FAMILY DINING 10800 US HWY 31 • Spanish Fort• 621-4995
TP CROCKMIERS ($)
AMERICAN RESTAURANT & BAR 250 Dauphin St. • 476-1890
THREE GEORGES CANDY SHOP ($) LIGHT LUNCH WITH SOUTHERN FLAIR. 226 Dauphin St. • 433-6725
17111 Scenic HWY 98 • Point Clear • 928-4838
DOMKE MARKET FOOD PAK
FOOD, WINE & MORE 5150 Old Shell Rd. • 341-1497
POUR BABY
WINE BAR, CRAFT BEERS & BISTRO 6808 Airport Blvd. • 343-3555
FIREHOUSE WINE BAR & SHOP 216 St Francis St. • 421-2022
RED OR WHITE
323A De La Mare Ave, Fairhope • 990-0003 1104 Dauphin St.. • 478-9494
BAY GOURMET ($$)
ROYAL STREET TAVERN
BRIQUETTES STEAKHOUSE ($-$$)
SOUTHERN NAPA
CHUCK’S FISH ($$)
FALAFEL? TRY SOME HUMMUS
CORNER 251 ($-$$)
HEALTHY, DELICIOUS MEDITERRANEAN FOOD. 3762 Airport Blvd. • 725-1177
GRILLED STEAKS, CHICKEN & SEAFOOD 312 Schillinger Rd • 607-7200 901 Montlimar Dr • 408-3133 SEAFOOD AND SUSHI 551 Dauphin St.• 219-7051 HIGH QUALITY FOOD & DRINKS 251 Government St • 460-3157
DAUPHIN’S ($$-$$$)
HIGH QUALITY FOOD WITH A VIEW 107 St. Francis St • 444-0200
LIVE MUSIC, MARTINIS & DINNER MENU. 26 N. Royal St. • 338-2000 BISTRO PLATES, CRAFT BEERS & PANTRY 2304 Main St. • 375-2800
7 SPICE ($-$$)
ABBA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE ($-$$) 4861 Bit & Spur Rd. • 340-6464
ISTANBUL GRILL ($)
AUTHENTIC TURKISH & MEDITERRANEAN 3702 Airport Blvd. • 461-6901
DUMBWAITER ($$-$$$)
JERUSALEM CAFE ($-$$)
FIVE ($$)
MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH COMPANY ($)
9 Du Rhu Dr. Suite 201 167 Dauphin St. • 445-3802
GREAT FOOD AND COCKTAILS 609 Dauphin St. • 308-3105
MOBILE’S OLDEST MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE 5773 Airport Blvd. • 304-1155
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE ($)
GREAT SMOOTHIES, WRAPS & SANDWICHES. Du Rhu Dr. • 378-5648 570 Schillinger Road • 634-3454
KITCHEN ON GEORGE ($-$$)
GREAT & QUICK. 3702 Airport Blvd. • 308-2131 274 Dauphin St. • 545-3161 2502 Schillinger Rd. Ste. 2 • 725-0126 6890 US-90 • DAPHNE • 621-2271
PUNTA CLARA KITCHEN ($)
UNCLE JIMMY’S DELICIOUS HOTDOGS ($)
LAUNCH ($-$$)
MINT HOOKAH BISTRO ($)
2550 Dauphin Island Pkwy S. • 307-5328
HIGH QUALITY FOOD & DRINKS 251 Government St. • 432-8000
WAREHOUSE BAKERY & DONUTS ($)
MAGHEE’S GRILL ON THE HILL ($-$$)
OLLIE’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ($-$$)
FUDGE, PRALINES & MORE 17111 Scenic Hwy 98 • Fairhope • 928-8477
R BISTRO ($-$$)
334 Fairhope Ave • Fairhope • 928-2399
REGINA’S KITCHEN ($-$$) SANDWICHES, SUBS & SOUPS 2056 Gov’t St. • 476-2777
ROLY POLY ($)
COFFEE AND DONUTS 759 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope • 928-7223
WILD WING STATION ($) 1500 Gov’t St. • 287-1526
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FOOD 351A George & Savannah St. • 436-8890
GREAT LUNCH & DINNER 3607 Old Shell Rd. • 445-8700
NOBLE SOUTH ($$)
LOCAL INGREDIENTS 203 Dauphin St. • 690-6824
WRAPS & SALADS 3220 Dauphin St. • 479-2480
THE WINDMILL MARKET ($)
85 N. Bancroft St. Fairhope • 990.8883
NOJA ($$-$$$)
ROSHELL’S CAFE ($)
YAK THE KATHMANDU KITCHEN ($-$$)
OSMAN’S RESTAURANT ($$)
2906 Springhill Ave. • 479-4614
ROSIE’S GRILL ($-$$)
SANDWICHES, SOUTHWEST FARE, 7 DAYS 1203 Hwy 98 Ste. 3D • Daphne • 626-2440
ROYAL KNIGHT ($)
LUNCH & DINNER 3004 Gov’t Blvd. • 287-1220
ROYAL STREET CAFE ($) HOMEMADE LUNCH & BREAKFAST 104 N. Royal St. • 434-0011
SALLY’S PIECE-A-CAKE ($) BAKERY 5638 Three Notch Rd.• 219-6379
SATORI COFFEEHOUSE ($)
COFFEE, SMOOTHIES, LUNCH & BEERS. 5460 Old Shell Rd. • 344-4575
SERDA’S COFFEEHOUSE ($)
MICHELI’S CAFE ($)
6358 Cottage Hill Rd. • 725-6917
COFFEE, LUNCHES, LIVE MUSIC & GELATO 3 Royal St. S. • 415-3000
DEW DROP INN ($)
MCSHARRY’S ($-$$)
SIMPLY SWEET ($)
AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB 101 N. Bancroft St.• 990-5100
4701 Airport Blvd. • 408-3379
RIBS, SANDWICHES & GREAT SIDES 3314 Old Shell Rd. • 479-9898
BAKERY, SANDWICHES & MORE 750 S. Broad St. • 438-1511 4464 Old Shell Rd. • 342-8546 107 St. Francis St. Suite 102 • 438-2261
GREAT DESSERTS & HOT LUNCH 23 Upham St. • 473-6115
CLASSIC BURGERS, HOTDOGS & SETTING 1808 Old Shell Rd. • 473-7872
SANDWICHES, SOUPS, SALADS & MORE 41 West I-65 Service Rd. N Suite 150. • 287-2793
CUPCAKE BOUTIQUE 6207 Cottage Hill Rd. Suite B • 665-3003
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AUTHENTIC FOODS FROM HIMALAYAN REGION 3210 Dauphin St. • 287-0115 400 Eastern Shore Center • 459-2862
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BACKYARD CAFE & BBQ ($) HOME COOKIN’ LIKE MOMMA MADE. 2804 Springhill Ave. • 473-4739
BAR-B-QUING WITH MY HONEY ($$) BBQ, BURGERS, WINGS & SEAFOOD 19170 Hwy 43 Mt. Vernon. • 829-9227
BRICK PIT ($)
A FAVORITE BARBECUE SPOT 5456 Old Shell Rd. • 343-0001
COTTON STATE BBQ ($)
DOWNTOWN LUNCH 101 N. Conception St. • 545-4682
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT ($-$$) BBQ AND MORE Jubilee Sq.Ctr. Hwy 90, Daphne • 210-2151 McGowin Park Ctr. Satchel Paige Dr. • 471-1050 7721 Airport Blvd. • 380-8957
GREAT MEDITERRANEAN FOOD. 5951 Old Shell Rd. • 450-9191
MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT & HOOKAH 1248 Hillcrest St • 634-9820
TAZIKI’S ($-$$)
MEDITERRANEAN CAFE 1539 US HWY 98• 273-3337
INVENTIVE & VERY FRESH CUISINE 6 N. Jackson St. • 433-0377
FAR EASTERN FARE
SUPREME EUROPEAN CUISINE 2579 Halls Mill Rd. • 479-0006
4513 Old Shell Rd.• 473-0007
ROYAL SCAM ($$)
GUMBO, ANGUS BEEF & BAR 72. S. Royal St. • 432-SCAM (7226)
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE ($$$) EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE & TASTE 271 Glenwood St. • 476-0516
SAGE RESTAURANT ($$) INSIDE THE MOBILE MARRIOTT 3101 Airport Blvd. • 476-6400
SOUTHERN NATIONAL ($$-$$$) 360 Dauphin St • 308-2387
VON’S BISTRO ($-$$)
SEAFOOD, ASIAN & AMERICAN CUISINE 69 St. Michael St • 375-1113
TAMARA’S DOWNTOWN ($$)
ANG BAHAY KUBO ($$)
BAMBOO STEAKHOUSE ($$) SUSHI BAR 650 Cody Rd. S • 300-8383
BANGKOK THAI ($-$$)
DELICIOUS, TRADITIONAL THAI CUISINE 28600 US 98 • Daphne • 626-5286 3821 Airport Blvd. • 344-9995
BANZAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT ($$) TRADITIONAL SUSHI & LUNCH. 312 Schillinger Rd. • 633-9077
BENJAS ($)
THAI & SUSHI 5369 D Hwy 90 W • 661-5100
CHARM ($-$$)
THAI KITCHEN & SUSHI BAR 960 Schillinger Rd. S • 660-4470
CASUAL FINE DINING 104 N. Section St. • Fairhope • 929-2219
CHINA DOLL ($)
THE TRELLIS ROOM ($$$)
CUISINE OF INDIA ($$)
CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN CUISINE Battle House Hotel, Royal St. • 338-5493
3966 Airport Blvd.• 343-5530 LUNCH BUFFET 3674 Airport Blvd. • 341-6171
FUJI SAN ($)
THAI FARE AND SUSHI 2000 Airport Blvd. • 478-9888
FELIX’S FISH CAMP ($$) UPSCALE DINING WITH A VIEW 1420 Hwy. 98 • 626-6710
BUFFALO WILD WINGS ($) BEST WINGS & SPORTING EVENTS 6341 Airport Blvd. • 378-5955
GOLDEN BOWL ($)
FISHERMAN’S LEGACY ($)
BUTCH CASSIDY’S ($)
HIBACHI 1 ($-$$)
HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE ($)
CALLAGHAN’S IRISH SOCIAL CLUB ($)
HIBACHI GRILL & ASIAN CUISINE 309 Bel Air Blvd • 470-8033 2370 Hillcrest Rd. Unit B • 380-6062
ICHIBAN SUSHI ($)
JAPANESE & CHINESE CUISINE 3959 Cottage Hill Rd • 666-6266
KAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT ($-$$) QUALITY FOOD, EXCELLENT SERVICE 5045 Cottage Hill Rd. • 607-6454
LIQUID ($$)
AMAZING SUSHI & ASSORTMENT OF ROLLS. 661 Dauphin St. • 432-0109
RICE ASIAN GRILL & SUSHI BAR ($) 3964 Gov’t Blvd. • 378-8083
ROCK N ROLL SUSHI ($$)
273 S. McGregor Ave • 287-0445 6345 Airport Blvd. • 287-0555 940 Industrial Pkwy • 308-2158 6850 US HWY 98 • Daphne • 753-4367
STIX ($$)
610240 Eastern Shore Blvd. • 621-9088
TASTE OF THAI ($$)
9091 US-90 Irvington • 957-1414
TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE ($$) UPSCALE SUSHI & HIBACHI 364 Azalea Rd. • 343-6622
WASABI SUSHI ($$)
JAPANESE CUISINE 3654 Airport Blvd. S. C • 725-6078
FROM THE DEPTHS BAUDEAN’S ($$)
FRIED, GRILLED, STEAMED & ALWAYS FRESH 3300 River Rd. • 973-9070
THE BLUEGILL ($-$$)
A HISTORIC SEAFOOD DIVE W/ LIVE MUSIC 3775 Hwy. 98 • 625-1998
BONEFISH GRILL ($$)
ECLECTIC DINING & SPACE 6955 Airport Blvd. • 633-7196
BOUDREAUX’S CAJUN GRILL ($-$$) QUALITY CAJUN & NEW ORLEANS CUISINE 29249 US Highway 98 Daphne. • 621-1991
CRAVIN CAJUN/DIP SEAFOOD ($) PO-BOYS, SALADS & SEAFOOD 1870 Dauphin Island Pkwy • 287-1168
ED’S SEAFOOD SHED ($$)
FRIED SEAFOOD SERVED IN HEFTY PORTIONS 3382 Hwy. 98 • 625-1947
DELI, MARKET AND CATERING. 4380 Halls Mill Rd. • 665-2266
30500 AL-181 • Spanish Fort • 206-8768 3654 Airport Blvd. • 338-9350
LUCY B. GOODE ($$)
GULF COAST CUISINE, REINVENTED 200 E. 25th Ave. • Gulf Shores • 967-5858
LULU’S ($$)
LIVE MUSIC & GREAT SEAFOOD 200 E. 25th Ave. • Gulf Shores • 967-5858
MUDBUGS AT THE LOOP ($) CAJUN KITCHEN & SEAFOOD MARKET 2005 Government St. • 478-9897
OFF THE HOOK MARINA & GRILL($) CAJUN INSPIRED/FRESH SEAFOOD & MORE 621 N Craft Hwy • Chickasaw • 422-3412
RALPH & KACOO’S ($-$$) THE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1595 Battleship Pkwy. • 626-0045
FAMOUS BURGERS, SANDWICHES & WINGS 60 N. Florida St. • 450-0690 BURGERS & BEER 916 Charleston St. • 433-9374
HEROES SPORTS BAR & GRILLE ($) SANDWICHES & COLD BEER 273 Dauphin St. • 433-4376 Hillcrest & Old Shell Rd. • 341-9464
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS ($-$$) WINGS, SEAFOOD, BURGERS & BEER 7721 Airport Blvd. Suite E-180 • 639-6832
ISLAND WING CO ($)
EVERYTHING BAKED OR GRILLED 2617 Dauphin St. • 476-9464
MANCIS ($)
1715 Main St. • 375-0543
MCSHARRY’S IRISH PUB ($)
BRILLIANT REUBENS & FISH-N-CHIPS. 101 N. Brancroft St. Fairhope • 990-5100
R&R SEAFOOD ($-$$)
MUG SHOTS ($$)
RIVER SHACK ($-$$)
OLD 27 GRILL ($)
LAID-BACK EATERY & FISH MARKET 1477 Battleship Pkwy. • 621-8366 SEAFOOD, BURGERS & STEAKS 6120 Marina Dr. • Dog River • 443-7318.
THE GRAND MARINER ($-$$) LOCAL SEAFOOD & PRODUCE 6036 Rock Point Rd. • 443-7540
THE HARBOR ROOM ($-$$) UNIQUE SEAFOOD 64 S. Water St. • 438-4000
THE SEAFOOD HOUSE ($-$$) 751 Azalea Rd. • 301-7964
TIN TOP RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR ($$) SEAFOOD, STEAKS, & EXTENSIVE WINE LIST 6232 Bon Secour Hwy County Rd. 10. • 949-5086
WINTZELL’S OYSTER HOUSE ($-$$) FRESH SEAFOOD FOR OVER 75 YEARS 605 Dauphin St. • 432-4605 6700 Airport Blvd. • 341-1111 1208 Shelton Beach Rd. • Saraland • 442-3335 805 S. Mobile St. • 929-2322
IS THE GAME ON?
ASHLAND MIDTOWN PUB ($-$$) PIZZAS, PASTAS, & CALZONES 245-A Old Shell Rd. • 479-3278
BAUMHOWER’S ($)
WINGS, BURGERS & PUB GRUB 6880 US-90 #14 • Daphne • 625-4695
BAR & GRILL 29740 Urgent Care Dr. • Daphne • 662-9639 6255 Airport Blvd. • 447-2514 BURGERS, DOGS & 27 BEERS & WINES. 19992 Hwy.181 Old County Rd. Fairhope • 281-2663
LUCKY’S IRISH PUB ($)
IRISH PUB FARE & MORE 1108 Shelton Beach Rd •Saraland • 473-0757 3692 Airport Blvd • 414-3000
WEMOS ($)
WINGS, TENDERS, HOTDOGS & SANDWICHES 312 Schillinger Rd. • 633-5877
MAMA MIA!
BUCK’S PIZZA ($$)
DELIVERY 350 Dauphin St. • 431-9444
JONELLI’S ($)
1252 Gov’t St. • 301-7556
LA ROSSO ($$)
COMFORT FOOD 1716 Main St. Ste. C • Daphne • 281-2982
MARCOS ($)
5055 Cottage Hill Rd. • 308-4888 2394 Dawes Rr. • 639-3535 2004 US 98 • Daphne • 265-6550
MELLOW MUSHROOM ($)
PIES & AWESOME BEER SELECTION 2032 Airport Blvd. • 471-4700 5660 Old Shell Rd. • 380-1500 2409 Schillinger Rd S • 525-8431 29698 Frederick Blvd.• Daphne • 621-3911
MIRKO ($$)
PASTA & MORE 9 Du Rhu Dr. • 340-6611
NAVCO PIZZA ($$)
GUIDO’S ($$)
FRESH CUISINE NIGHTLY ON MENU 1709 Main St. • Daphne • 626-6082
HOUSE OF PIZZA ($)
3958 Snow Rd C. • Semmes • 645-3400
EL MARIACHI ($)
763 Holcombe Ave • 473-0413
FUEGO ($-$$)
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DISHES 312 Fairhope Ave. • Fairhope • 990-5535
RAVENITE ($)
PIZZA, PASTA, SALAD & MORE 102 N. Section St. •Fairhope• 929-2525
PIZZERIA DELFINA ($)
ITALIAN FOOD & PIZZAS 11311 US HIghway 31 Spanish Fort• 375-0076 HOMEMADE PASTAS & PIZZAS MADE DAILY 5901 Old Shell Rd. • 342-3677
AZTECAS ($-$$)
TASTE OF MEXICO 5452 Hwy 90 W • 661-5509
CAFÉ DEL RIO ($-$$)
MOUTH WATERING MEXICAN FOOD 1175 Battleship Pkwy • 625-2722
CINCO DE MAYO ($) MEXICAN CUISINE 260 Azalea Rd. • 375-1095
HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE ($-$$) HARD ROCK CAFÉ ($) AMERICAN FARE & ROCKIN’ MEMORABILIA
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE ($$$) EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE & TASTE
HARRAH’S GULF COAST:
HACIENDA SAN MIGUEL ($-$$)
MAGNOLIA HOUSE ($$-$$$)
TASTE OF MEXICO 880 Schillinger Rd. S. • 633-6122 5805 US 90 • 653-9163
LA COCINA ($)
LOS ARCOS ($)
MARIA BONITA AGAVE BAR & GRILL ($-$$) MEXICAN CUISINE 3977 Gov’t Blvd. • 660-4970
OLÉ MI AMIGO ($-$$)
3050 AL 181 • Spanish Fort • 621-7433
TRATTORIA PIZZA & ITALIAN ($$)
777 Beach Blvd.Biloxi • 877-877-6256
5713 Old Shell Rd.• 338-9697
ROMA CAFE ($-$$)
WINGS, PO-BOYS, BURGERS 210 Eastern Shore Center, Hwy. 98 • 929-0002
HARD ROCK CASINO:
FUZZY’S TACO SHOP ($)
HEARTY MEXICAN FARE 736 holcombe Ave.• 473-0413
TAMARA’S BAR & GRILL ($)
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, LATE NIGHT
SATISFACTION ($-$$)
PIZZA & PASTA 107 Dauphin St. • 375-1644
PASTA, SALAD AND SANDWICHES 7143 Airport Blvd. • 341-7217
TERRACE CAFE ($)
OUTSTANDING MEXICAN CUISINE 2066 Old Shell Rd. • 378-8621
PINZONE’S ITALIAN VILLAGE ($$)
OLÉ MI AMIGO!
Bel Air Mall • 476-2063
212 Fairhope Ave. • 928-8108
QUAINT MEXICAN RESTAURANT 5556 Old Shell Rd. • 345-7484
A TASTE OF ITALY. BYOB. 28691 U.S. Highway 98 • 626-1999
GAMBINO’S ITALIAN GRILL ($) GRIMALDI’S ($)
EL CAMINO TACO SHACK ($)
PAPA’S PLACE ($$)
CORTLANDT’S PIZZA PUB ($-$$)
ITALIAN, STEAKS & SEAFOOD 18 Laurel Ave. • Fairhope • 990-0995
ENCHILADAS, TACOS, & AUTHENTIC FARE Ok Bicycle Shop • 661 Dauphin St. • 432-2453
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 800 N Section St. • Fairhope • 990-0783 830 W I65 Service Rd. S • 378-5837 4663 Airport Blvd. • 342-5553
PIZZA, SUBS & PASTA 1368 ½ Navco Rd.• 479-0066
VIA EMILIA ($$)
GREAT PIZZA. LUNCH & DINNER 4356 Old Shell Rd. • 342-0024
DAUPHIN ST. TAQUERIA ($)
POOR MEXICAN ($) ROOSTER’S ($)
LATIN AMERICAN FOOD 211 Dauphin St. • 375-1076
TAQUERIA CANCUN ($)
3172 International Dr. • 476-9967
TAQUERIA MEXICO ($-$$)
SOUTHERN FAVORITES BUFFET
280 Beach Blvd. Biloxi • 288-436-2946 FINE DINING, SEAFOOD AND STEAKS
FLAVORS BUFFET ($-$$) ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET
IP CASINO:
850 Bayview Ave. Bilox • 888-946-2847
THIRTY-TWO ($$$) SEAFOOD, STEAKS, WINE
TIEN ($-$$)
INTERACTIVE ASIAN DINING
HIGH TIDE CAFÉ ($)
CASUAL & RELAXING, EXTENSIVE MENU
ISLAND VIEW:
3300 W. Beach Blvd. Biloxi • 877-774-8439
BEACH BLVD STEAMER ($) SEAFOOD
CARTER GREEN STEAKHOUSE ($$-$$$) RICH TRADITIONS, STEAK, SEAFOOD
C&G GRILLE ($)
LARGE BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER MENU
PALACE CASINO:
158 Howard Ave. Biloxi • 800-725-2239
MIGNON’S ($$$)
STEAKS, SEAFOOD, FINE WINE
PLACE BUFFET ($-$$) INTERACTIVE ASIAN DINING
STACKED GRILL ($-$$)
BURGERS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FLAVOR 3733 Airport Blvd. • 414-4496
TREASURE BAY:
NO GAMBLING CASINO FARE
THE DEN ($-$$)
1980 Beach Blvd. Biloxi • 800-747-2839 INTIMATE & CASUAL WITH DAILY SPECIALS
BEAU RIVAGE:
CQ ($$-$$$)
BR PRIME ($$-$$$)
BLU ($)
COAST RESTAURANT ($-$$)
WIND CREEK CASINO:
JIA ($-$$)
FIRE ($$-$$$)
875 Beach Blvd. Biloxi • 888-952-2582 FINE DINING ESTABLISHMENT. BURGER, WINGS, PIZZA
EXOTIC CUISINE AND SUSHI
STALLA ($$)
ITALIAN COOKING
ELEGANT ATMOSPHERE & TANTALIZING ENTREES LOUNGE WITH COCKTAILS & TAPAS MENU
303 Poarch Rd. Atmore • 866-946-3360 PRIME STEAKS, SEAFOOD & WINE
GRILL ($)
CONTEMPORARY & OLD-FASHIONED FAVORITES
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CUISINE | WORD OF MOUTH
New Year, new leaf, new restaurants! BY ANDY MACDONALD/CUISINE EDITOR | FATMANSQUEEZE@COMCAST.NET
Yellowhammer State covered, with more semi-local options coming from Sweetgrass of Thomasville, Georgia, and Mauphie Farms in Wiggins, Mississippi. Already open with a limited menu, The Cheese Cottage eventually will have 92 cheeses on hand with six featured cheeses to showcase weekly for sampling, as well as six different sandwiches and daily specials. Sign me up for the Mobile Muffaletta or the Bacon Brie Sandwich. Of course, there’s a cheese board and charcuterie, too. Expect wine and craft beer in the 700-square-foot facility and enjoy the covered outdoor patio. The soft opening was this past Tuesday and a grand opening with live entertainment is slated for Friday, Jan. 19, 4-7 p.m. Check out the website at www. thecheesecottagellc.com.
Dublin Pub coming to Old Shell Road
Making its way to just below the University of South Alabama’s campus is The Dublin Pub & Eatery at 5955 Old Shell Road. Not open yet, the interior is coming together and they should be serving up “brews and steaks” in no time. Pay attention to them on social media for actual opening. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear something.
Flipped Out Kitchen has grand opening
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The Cheese Cottage is celebrating its Grand Opening Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. at 650 St. Louis St., downtown Mobile.
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018 is off to a great start, with many new resin town, The Cheese Cottage. The physical address, 660 taurants either opening or getting their footing. St. Louis St., is where Mobile County native and selfLet’s hope for more during these prosperous times! proclaimed cheese snob Kristi Barber has opened — and is still developing — her house of all things cheese. Sourcing many varieties from “local” cheesemakThe Cheese Cottage downtown Downtown’s corner of St. Louis and Dearborn is geters such as Day Spring of Gadsden, Stone Hollow of ting the curd treatment as the home of the cheesiest place Birmingham and Belle Chevre of Elkmont, she’s got the
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Farther west we have Flipped Out Kitchen, a salads, bowls and pasta place at 7765 Airport Blvd., Suite 120, at the southeast corner of the Schillinger intersection. The grand opening was Tuesday, Jan. 9 (they had to wait until after Elvis’ birthday), and the reviews are very good. With house creations and build-your-own options, there is a pasta choice for everyone. As a bonus, the drive isn’t as bad as I remember it to be.
El Papi opens to great acclaim
And why not? When you’re part of the same group of restaurants as Chuck’s Fish and Five Bar, a high-end Mexican restaurant like El Papi is bound to be good. Tacos al Pastor and Tamales de Pollo Verde look amazing in the online pics. Folks are swearing they taste even better. Located next to Five Bar in the former Café 615, you’ll be in good company if you can’t get a table at one or the other. Just go next door. Recycle!
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COVER STORY
Airbus delivers 50th plane, inks lucrative deal with BombarDALE LIESCH/REPORTER
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t might not be on the same level as deploying — it’s just breathtaking.” bombs in the United States Navy, but Ryanne Dean Smith, a mechanic responsible for attaching Dedeaux’s job as a quality inspector at the Airbus the wings on each jet on the assembly line, said he, too, final assembly line in Mobile still keeps her busy. felt pride in his work. “You see, I’m sweating,” Dedeaux said when asked “It’s pretty cool,” Smith said. “It’s different to hear about the rigors of her job. “I sometimes feel like [a about your job in the news like that. It’s cool to know chicken with] my head cut off.” you’ve made a contribution to it when you see it out on A typical day for the coastal Mississippi native and the flightline.” Spanish Fort resident includes multiple inspections Daryl Taylor, Airbus vice president and general and what is called “rework” on many issues. Mobile’s manager, credits employees for the 50-mark. Airbus facility recently reached Rate 4, which means “Team Mobile’s hard work and dedication have the final assembly line can produce brought us to this milestone,” he four planes per month for its U.S.said in a statement. “We’ve built based customers. Dedeaux said she a great team who together are works 8- to 10-hour days. building great aircraft, meeting “I just inspect anything that’s challenges head-on and continually coming up throughout the day,” she seeking ways to improve.” A TYPICAL DAY FOR THE said. “That’s basically it, and when The delivery caps a year of stuff hits the wall, I’m there. I’m milestones for Airbus in MoCOASTAL MISSISSIPPI NAnever bored.” bile. The facility has managed to TIVE AND SPANISH FORT achieve one of its biggest goals: producing four aircraft per month 50th plane RESIDENT INCLUDES MULby December 2017, a summit it Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines planned to reach from the beginTIPLE INSPECTIONS AND took delivery of the facility’s 50th ning, Airbus Communications A320 jet, a milestone announced WHAT IS CALLED ‘REWORK’ Director Kristi Tucker said. Dec. 15, less than two years after “We are very much on schedule the final assembly line delivered its ON MANY ISSUES. as outlined from the beginning,” first A320. The event was celshe said in an email. “We’ve ebrated by employees and Airbus achieved Rate 4 as planned.” Americas Chairman Allan McArtor and members of Delta’s delivery team. “The 50th delivery is a real point of pride not only for our team here in Mobile, but also for tens of thousands of employees from the hundreds of U.S. suppliers that contribute to these aircraft,” McArtor said in a statement. “We said in 2012 that we were going to build Airbus aircraft in the U.S. for our U.S.-based customers. We delivered the first aircraft in 2016, and today we stand here celebrating the 50th. We’ve met our originally announced schedule, and we’ve fulfilled the commitment we made to our customers, our suppliers across the country and this Gulf Coast community.” Dedeaux said she and other employees have a sense of pride from not only reaching this milestone, but others as well. “I feel honored just being a part of it,” she said. “Just being in a little country state — Alabama — and a European company coming here. Seeing the folks come together to build something massive, something great
Other deliveries
While the 50th aircraft was delivered to Delta, the final assembly line has also delivered planes to three other customers — Spirit, JetBlue and American Airlines. Tucker said the facility plans to deliver to three additional customers in 2018 as it works its way toward serving a total of 11 customers based in the U.S. The facility is currently producing four aircraft per month, but with a long list of backlogged orders, the company has the ability to expand to produce eight per month — although, Tucker said, that is not currently in the plans. Worldwide, there is a backlog of more than 5,479 single-aisle aircraft, according to the Airbus website. Among those, 467 are for North American customers as of November 2017. This equates to more than 13,353 orders and 7,874 deliveries so far worldwide, or 1,587 orders and 1,120 deliveries in North America.
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For example, Allegiant Air has ordered 13 A320 NEO, or new engine option, aircraft. Of those, 10 have been delivered, meaning two still need to be produced. American Airlines has ordered 100 A321 NEO aircraft, but none has been delivered, according Airbus data. Delta has ordered 122 A321 aircraft; of those, 29 have been delivered. Frontier Airlines has ordered 19 A319 NEO aircraft, with none as yet delivered. Frontier has also ordered 62 A320 NEO aircraft; 13 of those have been delivered. Hawaiian Airlines has ordered 16 A320 NEO aircraft, one of which has been delivered. JetBlue has ordered 61 A321 aircraft, 48 of which have been delivered. Spirit has ordered 50 A320 NEO aircraft; of those, 42 have been delivered. While the Mobile facility will primarily produce aircraft for U.S.-based customers, Tucker said it can deliver anywhere in the world if needed.
Bombardier deal
In October, Airbus announced an agreement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to produce its C Series aircraft family, which, according to a statement from the two companies, will result in a second final assembly line in Mobile to serve U.S. customers. “Airbus’ global industrial footprint will expand with the final assembly line in Canada and additional C Series production at Airbus’ manufacturing site in Alabama. This strengthening of the program and global cooperation will have positive effects on Québec and Canadian aerospace operations.” Under the agreement, Airbus will provide procurement, sales and marketing and customer support expertise to the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP), which manufactures and sells the aircraft. Tucker said the C Series jets would require assembly in a separate facility, as Mobile’s final assembly line is designed specifically with A320 family “tooling and jigs.” Airbus acquired a 50.01 percent interest in CSALP, leaving Bombardier and Investissement Québec with 31 percent and 19 percent interests, respectively. In a statement released shortly after the announcement, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson had high praise for the partnership and the positive impacts it will have in Mobile. In addition to creating jobs, Stimpson said the new line will diversify the overall manufacturing operations at the Brookley Aeroplex.
Process
The first “flight” for many aircraft at the Airbus facility in Mobile takes place via hoist, from one station to another, Tucker said. Last week, the facility’s first NEO aircraft, known as 8129, was following a Spirit aircraft through the initial phases of production. Segments of the aircraft, or major component assemblies (MCAs), are shipped to Mobile from Hamburg, Germany, Tucker said. “The five MCAs are two pieces of the fuselage, front and back, the vertical and horizontal tailplane and the wings,” she said. After initial checks, the main components of the fuselage are assembled and the galleys and lavatories are added as part of an initial step. “Then it is craned over into station 41, where 8129 is,” she said. “And by the way, it’s craned into that position. That’s where the two pieces of the fuselage are put together — with 3,000 rivets.” Once the fuselage is assembled, an aircraft much like 8129 is lifted by
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Ryanne Dedeaux, a military veteran, is one of 600 direct and indirect employees currently working at the Airbus final assembly line at Brookley Aeroplex. a remote-controlled crane at the top of the hangar and placed at the next station, where the wings and landing gear are attached. “So, this is one of the most intricate stations because you’re putting the wings and landing gear on, which makes it an airplane,” she said. Before 8129 could be moved, the Spirit aircraft, with its newly attached landing gear, had to be cleared from the space. It was pulled manually by 11 Airbus employees to the next station, where the tail section would be added. Simultaneously, an aircraft like the Delta plane at the end of the line was being outfitted with its cabin accessories. At Rate 4, employees are moving these aircraft about once every five days, Tucker said. Once the cabin is in place, the aircraft gets its final tests and is painted, with the help of MAAS Aviation, Tucker said. “So, MAAS is one of our success stories because they support our operation,” she said. “Then they saw how good the business was and looked around and saw VT MAE and opened a second hangar. That’s a second business.” Once an aircraft is painted, it goes to flightline. Once ground testing is completed, an aircraft is flight-tested. This is done handin-hand with Airbus customers, Tucker said.
A flight test can last around four and half hours,” Tucker said. “If everything goes well in the flight test, we’re ready for the customer to come test it and start the delivery process.”
Employees
Smith, the mechanic, is one of the 600 direct and indirect employees currently working at the Mobile facility. He is also one of the 85 percent of Airbus Mobile employees who are from Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Smith said he grew up in Theodore. He lives in Mobile now. “My whole family are mechanics,” he said. “A lot of my uncles drag race and things like that. I was just kind of born into it.” Of the 85 percent of employees from Alabama or neighboring states, 67 percent are from Mobile and Baldwin counties, Tucker said. “So, what I always say is, we allow them to come home and use their skill, or stay home and use their skill,” she said. Another 33 percent of Airbus employees are military veterans, like Dedeaux, who loves her first civilian job. “For me, it’s been pretty awesome,” she said. “Especially to be here in Mobile, so close to home. …. There’s really no words to explain it.”
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ART ARTIFICE
Busy couple beats path to Arty Awards BY KEVIN LEE/ARTS EDITOR/KLEE@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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e find this rewarding and we’re still doing it because we think the arts are important. It takes so many people who aren’t creative and who aren’t out front to make things come together,” Donna McClung Camp said. The other part of the “we” is her husband, Joe. If you’re involved with Azalea City Arts, it’s likely you’ve seen this enthusiastic and gracious pair of volunteers over the years giving the most valuable asset any of us has: time. Joe defers to his wife — “She’s the eloquent member of the duo.” The husband part of me says that makes him the wise member of the duo. Their nomination for the Art Soldier category in the 2018 Arty Awards surprised almost no one. As infantry goes, they’ve worn through enough boots for several folks in the last 30 years. The Oakleigh duo began their march when neighbors Tom Mason and Suzanne Cleveland pulled them into the orbit of the late Fred Baldwin. An old firehouse — now law offices on Lawrence Street — was readied for a different purpose back then. “Fred wanted to put together a theater to produce original plays by Southern playwrights. It probably lasted four or five years, maybe, and they did Shakespeare in Washington Square, too. That’s pretty much the way we
If dysfunction is the engine driving the most memorable theatrical families, then the Weston clan in “August: Osage County” are a fleet of Grand Prix champions. When their besotted pater familias punches his own ticket, he leaves behind a crew of misfits and harridans whose cruelties and inadequacies fuel a darkly comic rollercoaster of a gathering. Joe Jefferson Players (11 S. Carlen St.) debut this Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning work in Mobile starting Jan. 12, when they roll out the blue carpet at 5:30 p.m. Opening night guests can enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres as the Underhill Family Orchestra plays a half-hour set prior to curtain. The play runs through Jan. 28. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.
The nominee list:
Arts Educator: Stephen French, Lydia Host, Chris Paragone Business: Callaghan’s, Kazoola, The Steeple got started volunteering in the arts community. Everything Cultural Innovation: Lynn Henderson Oldshue, Charlana Quiovers, Cathe grew out of that,” Donna Camp said. Steele A cascade followed. They got involved in Mobile TheDesign: Julia Greer Fobes, Stephen McNair, Patricia Richardson atre Guild and the Historic Mobile Homes Tour as board Literary Artist: Emily Blejwas, Frye Gaillard, Chris “Champ” Napier members and ushers. Joe was onstage in a non-dancing Organization: Alabama Contemporary Art Center, Comedy Whatever, role for Mobile Ballet while Donna ushered. Crescent Theater Joe served as general manager for Symphony Concerts Performing Artist: Robert Holm, Alvin King, Lynn Mackie of Mobile, predecessor to Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Visual Artist: Sean Herman, Vincent Lawson, Labarron Lewis Donna ushered and supplied general labor for the offices. Callaghan’s owner John Thompson will receive the Patron Award. Mobile She also was instrumental in Mobile Arts Council fundpotter Charles Smith, a former winner of the Artist award, will be honored with raising. a Lifetime Achievement Award. Both have lent their efforts to Mobile Botanical Each winner receives a limited-edition work of art by April Livingston. Gardens, Murray House, First Light Marathon, Historic Advance tickets cost $35 until Jan. 12 and include food, two drink tickets Mobile Preservation Society and the History Museum of and live jazz by John Milham, Chris Spies and Chris Severin. After Jan. 12, Mobile. They’ve shown an eagerness to pitch in behind the tickets cost $45. scenes, at ground level on up, unconcerned with acclaim A couple of hours for recognition isn’t a squeeze for the inspirational or attention. Camps. Though they appear busy, they claim it’s no strain. Humble priorities are revealed in other ways. The “It’s not a lot of hours monthly. My shifts at the museum are only three and Camps donate money to The University of Alabama’s Col- a half hours but I spent two full days decorating the front of the symphony oflege of Arts and Sciences, just enough to earn invites to a fice for Christmas. When they need me I show up,” Donna said. donor appreciation dinner at The Battle House. The rewards for them are obvious. “You can tell how much money people give by where “For me, it’s the contacts I make and my disbelief when I hear people say they’re seated and we’re always in the back with the perthere’s nothing to do in Mobile. Once you start volunteering you find there’s all formers, so they consider those to be less-desirable seats. kinds of opportunities not just to volunteer but to attend things and to open your But the people up front only get to see the performers for eyes and to broaden your horizons,” Donna said.
To order tickets or get more information, visit the JJP Facebook page, email info@ joejeffersonplayers.com, call 251-471-1534 or visit www.joejeffersonplayers.com.
Southern filmmakers sought
Submissions are being accepted for the 2018-19 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. South Arts, in conjunction with more than 20 screening partner venues in nine states, will select at least 18 films and filmmakers to embark on paid tours of the region conducting screenings, meeting audiences and leading local conversations through educational, social and press engagements. Accepted filmmakers will tour with their film through one of three “circuits” comprising six screening partner venues. Each will tour over the course of two weeks in either fall
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2018 or spring 2019. Additionally, the selected filmmakers will receive an honorarium per screening, a per diem and paid travel costs. The Southern Circuit is the South’s only tour of filmmakers. It will screen feature-length animation, documentary, experimental and narrative films completed after Jan. 1, 2016. A full list of guidelines and the application are available by visiting www.southarts.org. The tour is operated by South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, nine state arts agencies and various individuals, corporations and foundations.
Operatic encounters abound
Mobile Opera is in the midst of its “Seven Days of Opera,” providing several opportuni-
ties for locals to become reacquainted with a classic art form. On Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m., at Serda Brewing (600 Government St.), Patrick Jacobs, Ph.D., will discuss balancing his role as a voice teacher and head of the opera program at the University of Mobile with his professional singing opportunities around the nation. On Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m., an aerial silk artist will accompany live operatic performance at the Larkins Music Center (257 Dauphin St.). “Seven Days of Opera” culminates Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. with the annual Madame Rose Palmai-Tenser Scholarship Competition at Larkins Music Center. Emerging stars from around the Southeast will compete for cash scholarships and prestige. For more information, visit mobileopera.org.
ARTSGALLERY
Bleak, funny family drama at JJP
five minutes while we have dinner with them, so we think getting to know the performers and the artists and the creators is one of the real perks of volunteering,” Donna said. Their fellow Art Soldier nominees are local DJ and producer Kalenski Adams and Joe Jefferson Playhouse general manager Jason McKenzie. The award winner will be revealed when the Arty Awards get underway Jan. 18, 6 p.m., at The Steeple (251 St. Francis St.).
uring the Italian Renaissance, a number of philanthropic patrons lent their support to artists whose names are now synonymous with this era of creative flowering. In recent years, the Mobile Bay area has been experiencing its own artistic renaissance, particularly in the realm of music. Much like its historical predecessor, this local musical awakening inspired Jeffrey Zimmer and his wife, Suzanne, to become modern-day musical patrons, much like the Medici family during Italy’s Renaissance. The Zimmers’ patronage has taken the form of local recording label Baldwin County Public Records. Jeffrey Zimmer said the couple hopes their label will assist various artists in a music scene he describes as “vibrant and upand-coming.” He says the label’s concept began under the shady trees of one of the region’s most beloved and unique music venues. “I was really inspired by the Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm,” Zimmer said. “On a shoestring, Cathe Steele created this beautiful, magical place. It was just a dream that she did it. We had also been going on the Cayamo Music Cruise and seeing a lot of singer-songwriters, which really made us aware of the songwriters that we have locally.” As he and Suzanne experienced regional talent, Zimmer says they discovered a wealth of artists producing music that could catch on beyond the Gulf Coast. They also noticed most of these artists were financing their craft strictly through money generated through live performances. The Zimmers knew show guarantees alone can’t generate sufficient funds for an artist to afford to record an album in a professional studio, or to obtain the necessary
promotional resources to promote an album once finished. So the Zimmers decided to make Baldwin County Public Records a source of musical encouragement with which local artists could open the door to future endeavors beyond the region. “Originally, the concept was to get the artists a CD, a video and a website,” Zimmer explained. “So many times you see an artist that doesn’t really look professional, even though they are writing beyond their years. We wanted to give them a suitcase of what they need to get started. Then it would be up to them to really pack that suitcase and move on out into the world.” Zimmer says the biggest challenge of running Baldwin County Public Records has been finding the right artists to fill its roster. The label is looking for motivated artists — motivation that goes beyond the creative aspect. Jeffrey and Suzanne look for talented musical acts that want to dedicate their professional life to their craft. The label isn’t seeking musical acts that are going to be “the next big thing,” Zimmer says. Baldwin County Public Records wants artists who have an equal abundance of talent and professional enthusiasm to go beyond their regional comfort zone. “It’s taken a while to find our niche, as far as who we’re looking for and which artists are going to not necessarily make a big impact but really have the gumption and the drive that they’re willing to put some risk in and go out and tour and sell their music and themselves,” Zimmer said. In 2015, Baldwin County Public Records introduced its first artist — Jackson, Alabama, native Laci Wright, who used the label to introduce new listeners to her rich acoustic soul. Eastern Shore singer-songwriter Corey Rezner fol-
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Baldwin record label nurtures Gulf Coast talent
lowed with the release of his album “Mercy, Mercy.” The label added a little country to the mix with the release of “Single Mama” from Pensacola’s Lauren Kay. Gulf Coast supergroup Willie Sugarcapps chose to use Baldwin County Public Records as an outlet for their album “Paradise Right Here,” which was recorded over a three-day session at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals. The label also showcased the epic vocals and poignant songwriting of Gulf Shores’ Brittany Bell on a self-titled release. More recently, Baldwin County Public Records was responsible for Harrison McInnis’ debut album “Love Remedy,” which Zimmer says has been years in the making. “When we founded the company, he [McInnis] was one that I originally
So many times you see an artist that doesn’t really look professional, even though they are writing beyond their years. We wanted to give them a suitcase of what they need to get started.” approached, and things didn’t work out,” Zimmer said. “It came full circle, and we ended up putting out his album. His CD release show at The Merry Widow was really fantastic.” Later this month, Baldwin County Public Records will release Eric Erdman’s new album “It’s Not Like You Don’t Know Me.” Zimmer says Erdman was one of the first local artists with whom he struck up a friendship. Since then, he says his admiration and love for Erdman and his music has grown. As someone familiar with Erdman’s live shows and albums, Zimmer admits Erdman’s studio work has never “sounded like him,” but believes this upcoming release should do Erdman’s songs justice on the studio level. “I absolutely adore it,” Zimmer said. “It’s a three-piece, and I think it’s really, really special.” Even though Zimmer says the label’s “bandwidth” and budget are small, Baldwin County Public Records has expanded its roster beyond the Gulf Coast. Last February, the label released Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Nolan’s album “Silverhill.” When Nolan entered Admiral Bean Studio, Zimmer even recruited Willie Sugarcapps to serve as this artist’s backing band. Scottish singer-songwriter Dean Owens has been working with Will Kimbrough on an upcoming release on Baldwin County Public Records. The label’s steady release of albums demonstrates the determination to be an impressive Gulf Coast-based label that could develop a national reputation. However, the Zimmers say they aren’t in it for monetary gain. Baldwin County Public Records is focused solely on its artists and their music. “It would be fantastic if one of our artists, like Eric [Erdman], who works harder than anybody I know, takes off and sells a million records,” Zimmer said. “That would give us some breathing room to have more artists. We’re not in it for the money. It’s more philanthropy than anything else.”
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MUSIC BRIEFS
Honky-tonkin’
BY STEPHEN CENTANNI/MUSIC EDITOR/SCENTANNI@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
Band: Austin Burke, Ryan Dyer, Jordan Capers Date: Friday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. Venue: Midnight Rodeo, 7790 Tanner Williams Road, www.midnightrodeomob.com Tickets: $7, available through Ticketfly
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est Mobile’s electric honky-tonk Midnight Rodeo continues to be the Azalea City’s venue for modern country music. This show will begin with support from two local hopefuls. Singer-songwriter Jordan Capers will provide the opening set. With vocals in the key of country star Kellie Pickler, this aspiring country chanteuse will please old fans and win new ones with her sugary delivery. Next, Mobile country favorite Ryan Dyer will bring his modern country style to the stage. Dyer kindles his local popularity with a fresh catalog of original songs. While many up-and-coming country artists tend to blur the line between pop and country, Dyer fills his songs with plenty of traditional twang and suave vocals. The crowd can expect to hear tracks from his 2017 self-titled EP. Headliner Austin Burke will bring mainstream country from the badlands of Arizona to WeMo. Burke’s repertoire is a skillful mix of pop and country influences, which can be sampled through his new self-titled EP. This collection includes rowdy, foot-stomping country anthems such as “Get the Job Done” as well as lighthearted pop romps such as “Whole Lot in Love.” Overall, Burke’s music maintains the same spirit that inspired such ‘90s country superstars as Garth Brooks.
Solo Stuckey
Band: Emily Stuckey Date: Sunday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. Venue: Manci’s Antique Club, 1715 Main St. (Daphne), www.mancisantiqueclub.com Tickets: Free
Boasting members from along the Gulf Coast, The Krickets’ sweet, harmonic Americana quickly made this all-female supergroup a hit across the nation. The quartet recently used online fundraising to bankroll the follow-up to their debut “Spanish Moss Sirens.” While the group prepares to return to the studio, band member Emily Stuckey continues to perform her original tunes as a solo act. This Fairhope native’s sound is a mix of influences including Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks and Billie Holiday. Stuckey will entertain her Manci’s crowd with her homegrown songs, four of which can be found on her 2015 self-titled EP. Stuckey’s work on this album is a clever mix of folk, pop and traditional country with a tinge of soul, courtesy of Stuckey’s beautiful vocals. Even though the album features a full band, Stuckey’s bold acoustic guitar and pristine vocal work should provide exceptional live delivery of these tracks, as well as others from her catalog of originals.
Metalcore mix
Band: Empty Atlas, Falling for Insanity, Son of a Gun Date: Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 p.m. Venue: Alchemy Tavern, 7 S. Joachim St., www.alchemytavernmobile.com Tickets: $7 at the door
Indie rock from Jackson, Mississippi, mixes with Mobile metalcore in this triple lineup. With Mississippi known for its wealth of roots music, Empty Atlas’ indie rock is a fresh ingredient. This four-member group will bring tracks from its album,“Hestia,” to LoDa. It’s an album characterized by grand, thoughtful indie rock arrangements and clean vocal delivery, filled with emotion. The show’s local support will provide a bit of contrast, with two bands from the past and present Azalea City metalcore scene. Son of a Gun has spent years as one of Mobile’s most popular metalcore bands, mixing hellfire vocals, crunchy guitars and epic breakdowns that cast their crowds into a frenzied downward spiral. Falling for Insanity represents the new school of local metalcore. This group just finished a fivedate Southeastern run with fellow Mobile band A Sunday Fire. “Tree Fiddy” is Falling for Insanity’s first single; it blends the chaotic fury of metalcore with clean post-hardcore breaks in the tradition of such groups as Every Time I Die.
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AREAMUSIC LISTINGS | January 10 - January 16
WED. JAN 10
Bluegill— Matt Neese Blues Tavern— Art, 8p Callaghan’s— Phil and Foster Cockeyed Charlie’s— JJ Felix’s— Quintin Berry and Jimmy Lumpkin Flora Bama— JoJo Pres, 11a// Neil Dover, 3p/// Bruce Smelley, 7p//// Rhonda Hart Duo, 7p Listening Room— Vanessa Peters, 8p
THUR. JAN 11
Bluegill— Johnny Hayes Duo Blues Tavern— McBro Duo, 8:30p Callaghan’s— Bobby Butchka Cockeyed Charlie’s— JJ Felix’s— Grits N Pieces Flora Bama— Gove Scrivenor, 1p// Dueling Pianos, 4:30p/// Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury, James Daniel, 5p//// Kevin Swanson, 9p//// Bruce Smelley, 9:15p Le Bouchon— Shannon La Brie, 6:30p Manci’s— Josh Ewing Top of the Bay— Delta Smoke Wind Creek Casino— Passion, 6p
FRI. JAN 12
All Sports Bar & Billiards— DJ Markie Mark, 10p Beau Rivage— Riverdance, 7p Big Beach Brewing— Crackerjack Diamonds, 6:30p Bluegill— Quintin Berry, 12p// Jeri, 6p Blues Tavern— Johnny Barbato and the Lucky Doggs, 9p Cockeyed Charlie’s— The Chad Davidson Band El Camino— Blue Moon Duo, 7:30p Felix’s— Blind Dog Mike Flora Bama— J. Hawkins Duo, 2p// The Big Earl Show, 5:30p/// Scott Koehn Dup, 6p//// Lee Yankie and the Hellz Yeah, 10p//// Smoky Otis Duo, 10:15p Hard Rock (Center Bar) — Joel Cooper Rock Show, 9:30p IP Casino— Tommy James and the Shondells, 8p Le Bouchon— Emily Stuckey, 6:30p Listening Room— Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet Manci’s— Eric Erdman and Will Thompson Moe’s BBQ (Daphne) — 5:50 Express, 6p Moe’s BBQ (Foley) — Jason Justice, 6p Moe’s BBQ (Mobile) — Christina Christian, 6:30p Moe’s BBQ (Semmes) — The Dunaway Brothers Off The Hook— Keith “Mailman”
Burns, 6p Soul Kitchen— The Wailers, 8:30p Wind Creek Casino— Passion, 6p
SAT. JAN 13
Alchemy— Empty Atlas, 9p Beau Rivage— Riverdance, 3p, 7p Big Beach Brewing— Roadside Glorious, 6:30p Bluegill— Jamie Adamson, 12p// Lee Yankie Duo, 6p Blues Tavern— Ric MacNaughton Band, 9p Callaghan’s— Darcy Malone & The Tangle El Camino— Brittany Bell, 7:30p Fairhope Brewing— Felix’s— Swamp Hippies Flora Bama— Jimmy Lumpkin and the Revival, 1p// Lea Anne Creswell Duo, 2p/// The Big Earl Show, 5:30p//// Al and Cathy, 6p//// Red Clay Strays, 10p//// Mario Mena Duo, 10:15p Hard Rock (Center Bar) — Joel Cooper Rock Show, 9:30p IP Casino— Ann Wilson of Heart, 8p Listening Room— Frankie Boots Jonathan Puzan and Mike Powell Manci’s— David Shivers Moe’s BBQ (Mobile) — Joshua Stephen Ward, 6:30p Moe’s BBQ (Semmes) — Jim Burt, 6:30p Soul Kitchen— Eli Young Band, Derek Norsworthy, 8p Top of the Bay— Lee Yankie Trio
SUN. JAN 14
Beau Rivage— Riverdance, 3p Big Beach Brewing— The Poarch Ninjas, 3p Bluegill— Bruce Smelley, 12p// Josh Ewing & Matt Neese, 6p Callaghan’s— Red Young Felix’s— Bobby Butchka Flora Bama— Songs of Rusty, 12:30p// Perdido Brothers, 4p/// Bruce Smelley, 7p//// Johnny B Duo, 8:30p Top of the Bay— David Chastang
MON. JAN 15
Felix’s— Lee Yankie Flora Bama— Cathy Pace, 3p// Bruce Smelley, 7p/// Petty and Pace, 7p
TUE. JAN 16
Bluegill— Shelby Brown Butch Cassidy’s— Jerry Powell Felix’s— Matt Bush Flora Bama— Rick Whaley Duo, 3p// Bat, 7p/// Logan Spicer, 7p Listening Room— Shannon Labrie Live Bait— Brandon Styles, 7p Moe’s BBQ (Daphne) — Chad Parker, 8p J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 - J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 | L AG N I A P P E | 25
‘Personal Shopper’ is a plausible ghost story
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FILMTHE REEL WORLD
BY ASIA FREY/FILM CRITIC/AFREY@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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AREA THEATERS CARMIKE CINEMA’S Wynnsong 16 785 Schillinger Rd. S. (251) 639-7373 CRESCENT THEATER 208 Dauphin Street (251) 438-2005 HOLLYWOOD STADIUM 18 1250 Satchel Paige Dr. (251) 473-9655
ersonal Shopper” is the scariest movie about buying Chanel dresses you will ever see. Popping up on virtually every “Best of 2017” list, this stylish, moody Kristen Stewart film is as hard to pin down as the ghosts that occasionally inhabit it. Stewart stars as Maureen, a disaffected, slouchy lass who seems rather miserable performing her extremely glamorous job selecting and delivering very fancy clothing and accessories for a famous actress. She remains in Paris despite her desire to leave, because of a pact she made with her recently deceased twin brother. Both Maureen and her late brother, Lewis, share a heart defect, which killed Lewis, and they also share psychic abilities as mediums who are sensitive to the presence of ghosts. In addition to shopping at Cartier for her boss, Maureen spends her time at the empty country house where her brother died, looking and waiting for the sign he promised he would send from beyond. Helmed by the moody Stewart, “Personal Shopper” is at times too inscrutable for its own good, and by that I mean slightly boring, in a way that seems inten-
tional and is therefore a bit irritating. But this makes the frightening parts genuinely startling and scary. Based in a believable reality, this ghost story becomes plausible, and our emotional investment in Maureen’s search for her brother’s spirit is genuine. In the midst of these uncanny goingson, there is also the vicarious pleasure of watching Maureen paw through all that couture. Vicarious pleasure is actually a big part of her character, and her problems. The film is called “Personal Shopper” and not “Ghost Sensing Medium” because her weirdly unsatisfying job starts to torment her. She complains she has no time to do anything she really cares about, such as drawing, but she is also increasingly obsessed with wearing the clothes she chooses and delivers — something she has been explicitly forbidden from doing. The Gothic trope of doubling is put to use in this modernized horror story, as the actress-slim Maureen stands in on photo shoots for her absent client, and her relationship with the largely unseen movie star she works for is explored in a long conversation with the star’s mysterious, menacing lover.
After this conversation, Maureen begins receiving texts she believes are from her late brother. A violent crime only deepens the mystery of their source, and plunges Maureen deeper into despair, confusion and real danger. Stewart begins to do a bit of acting at this point, too. Even when “Personal Shopper” is just a moody character study of an interesting-looking woman skulking around the Chanel showroom, it’s unusually compelling. Stylish French director Olivier Assayas (“Clouds of Sils Maria”) again explores themes of fame, personal fulfillment and mortality with his androgynous muse, Kristen Stewart. It’s hard to believe the end of this film is from the same story as the beginning, but the disorienting mood leads to a truly memorable finale. The pacing, which has its violent apex before the end of the film and then lingers on a quiet but extremely compelling final act, ultimately supports the theme of life and the afterlife. The story is about Maureen continuing to live after a death and grappling with how to do that when she is truly haunted. “Personal Shopper” is currently available to rent.
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Photos | IFC Films / Warner Brothers
FROM LEFT: Kristen Stewart plays a “Personal Shopper” in Paris, refusing to leave the city until she makes contact with her dead twin brother. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message. In the sequel to 2014’s “Paddington,” the titular bear, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.
NEW THIS WEEK THE POST
Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper — The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive coverup of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. All listed multiplex theaters.
THE COMMUTER
Liam Neeson and his growly voice star as an insurance salesman whose
daily commute turns into a deadly game. All listed multiplex theaters.
PADDINGTON 2
Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop — the perfect present for his beloved aunt’s 100th birthday. When a thief steals the prized book, Paddington embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit before Aunt Lucy’s big celebration. All listed multiplex theaters.
NOW PLAYING THE SHAPE OF WATER Crescent Theater, AMC Classic Wharf ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD All listed multiplex theaters. DARKEST HOUR All listed multiplex theaters. THE DISASTER ARTIST AMC Classic Wharf INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY All listed multiplex theaters. DOWNSIZING All listed multiplex theaters. JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE All listed multiplex theaters. FATHER FIGURES All listed multiplex theaters.
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN All listed multiplex theaters. PITCH PERFECT 3 All listed multiplex theaters. FERDINAND All listed multiplex theaters. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI All listed multiplex theaters. JUST GETTING STARTED All listed multiplex theaters. THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI AMC Classic Wharf COCO All listed multiplex theaters. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS All listed multiplex theaters. DADDY’S HOME 2 All listed multiplex theaters. THOR: RAGNAROK All listed multiplex theaters.
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MEDIA MEDIA FRENZY
Sexual harassment issue spanks Anniston Star
BY ROB HOLBERT/MANAGING EDITOR/RHOLBERT@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM
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he issue of sexual harassment in the media came to Alabama in a rather salacious way over the past couple of weeks as former Anniston Star publisher H. Brandt Ayers acknowledged “spanking” at least one reporter in the 1970s. Ayers is the former publisher and current chairman of the board of Consolidated Publishing, which owns the Star. He admitted last week to spanking former reporter Wendy Sigal in her home in 1973 or 1974, according to an article published in the newspaper. Another former reporter, Veronica Pike Kennedy, has also claimed Ayers spanked her at the office, and two other women have told the paper of similar instances. In at least one case, Ayers was accused of using a pica pole — a metal ruler common in pre-digital age newspapers that was used for measuring and cutting copy for placement on a page — to spank a female reporter in front of other employees. The admission and accusations have roiled media circles across Alabama, as both Ayers and the Star are well known and highly thought of. Also, some have complained that the matters were known about for decades by many prominent journalists, but never made public.
The paper announced a new sexual harassment policy is being put in place. Meanwhile, the 82-year-old Ayers, who still frequently writes opinion pieces for the paper, has said he has no intention of resigning as chairman of the board.
Kennedy joins Lagniappe
Randy Kennedy, who is co-host of “Sports Drive” on WNSP-FM, has joined Lagniappe as a weekly columnist. In addition to years of work in radio, Kennedy is also a former sports editor for the Mobile Press-Register. He will work with current sports writer, Mark Bryant, to help expand Lagniappe’s coverage of local and statewide sports. Kennedy can be heard every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on WNSP.
Lagniappe moves
It’s been a hectic New Year so far for the Lagniappe staff as we completed our move to new offices at 704 Government St. The move takes Lagniappe back downtown where we started nearly 16 years ago. We are excited to be part of downtown Mobile’s revitalization.
THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE RING OUT THE OLD, RING IN THE NEW BY JOHN LAMPKIN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS 1 Have 4 New Deal org. 7 Motley 13 “Dukes” 18 V.I.P. list 20 Lamborghini rival 21 Arctic people 22 Result of a French powdered drink shortage? 24 1959 Ritchie Valens hit, with “La” 25 Hook’s right hand 26 Hägar the Horrible’s hound 27 Short rows 29 Nincompoop 30 Secures at sea 32 Fig. checked during retire-ment? 33 Legends in the automotive world 35 List of things said by Siri? 38 1920s-’30s Yankees nickname 41 Deceive 42 Sights at charging stations 44 Thingamajig 45 Softhead 48 What an infielder might field a ball on 50 “Reckon so” 52 “Savvy?” 54 ____ Conference 55 Washington, D.C.? 59 Was beaten by 60 Neighbors of Egyptians 61 Attribute to, in a way 62 Three-foot 1980s sitcom character 65 Grammy winner ____ Elliott 66 Cobbler, at times 68 Cowboy Rogers 69 Giant 71 Not just focused 75 Butting heads 76 Struggling sci-fi writer’s plea for recognition? 78 Blade runner? 81 Hip-hop’s Shakur 82 Attend without a date 83 Country that Menorca is part of 85 If you have it, you might know what this answer is without reading the clue 86 Middle of a simile 88 Quenched 92 “Give me ____” 93 Some 1960s radicals 96 Treat that gives a glowing complexion? 98 Chap 100 Work as a branch manager? 102 Flag 103 Scott of
“Happy Days” 104 Nasser’s successor as Egypt’s leader 107 “What’s Opera, Doc?” antagonist 108 Film director ____ C. Kenton 111 Canon competitor 113 Weeklong Irish vacation? 116 Gross 117 Like some turns 118 Chose to take part 119 What if, informally 120 ____ performance 121 Book before Esther: Abbr. 122 Neuron’s ends?
the talus 17 Much of a sports recap 19 Good hunting skill 20 Some Guinness Book records 23 Lamp polisher’s surprise? 28 “Quién ____?” 31 Batch of Brownies? 32 Harass incessantly 34 Photog’s bagful? 35 Feature of Devonshire cream 36 Article in Der Spiegel 37 “March comes in like ____ …” DOWN 39 Cottonmouth’s warning 1 “Wise” sorts 40 Targets in “Men in Black,” 2 “Pow!” informally 3 Result of a haymaker, maybe 43 Stars 4 1/20 of a ton: Abbr. 46 Childish retort 5 Pure 47 Indiana’s state flower 6 Couple 49 Puts forth 7 Torn 51 Historic Mesopotamian city 8 Dadaist Jean 53 Wand material in the Harry 9 Wimbledon surface Potter books 10 Archaeological treasure trove 56 Thick and green 11 “Nessun dorma,” for one 57 Merchandise: Abbr. 12 Drift 58 Artificial silks 13 Statement made while 59 Grow feathers crossing the fingers, maybe 61 Like the French sky 14 Like the three men of the 62 Colorful quartz “Rub-a-dub-dub” nursery rhyme 63 ____ position 15 One having trouble with 64 Some loose dancing? basic arithmetic? 65 Godfather 16 Neighbor of after being double-crossed?
67 Kyrgyz city 70 Panhandle state: Abbr. 72 Action in FanDuel and DraftKings 73 Close tightly 74 “King Lear” role 76 “The Last Days of Pompeii” heroine 77 ____ bin Laden 78 Legitimate business practices 79 Last Stuart queen 80 Kind of alphabet 82 Moo goo ____ pan 84 “Sh,” “th” or “ou” 87 1974 C.I.A. spoof 89 Big name in test prep 90 Opposite side 91 Makes a meal of 94 Apple app for viewing reading material 95 Polish, e.g. 97 Green 98 Heeds 99 Eagerly accept 101 County in New Mexico or Colorado 105 Court legend Arthur 106 Eldest member of an organization 107 Falco of “The Sopranos” 109 The Eagles’ “____ Eyes” 110 Forever and ever 112 December 31: Abbr. 114 D.C.-based media giant 115 1st, 2nd, 3rd … ____
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 10, 2018 - JANUARY 16, 2018
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY EVENTS L’Arche Mobile, People United to Advance the Dream — Mobile, Mobile United, the Port City Chapter of Blacks in Government, Spring Hill College’s Office of Community Engagement and Bishop State Community College have been working together with the city of Mobile to offer opportunities to celebrate unity and diversity in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please come join us as we “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God.” MLK Connect Mobile Museum of Art has partnered with People United to Advance the Dream and local organizations to host the kick-off event for a citywide weekend to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Friday, Jan. 12, kick-off will feature food, drinks, live music, a keynote speaker and tours of the exhibition “Posing Beauty in AfricanAmerican Culture.” Free. Call 251-2085200. Community Clean-up On Saturday, Jan. 13, join Mobile United from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Tricentennial Park (2121 Lake Drive) to pick up trash around Three Mile Creek. First Light Marathon Benefiting L’Arche Mobile, this marathon, half-marathon and fun run starts Sunday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 a.m. Starts at Spanish Plaza, finish at Bienville Square. Visit www.firstlightmarathon.com. Mobile Area Inter-Parish Council
GENERAL INTEREST Learning Lunch The History Museum of Mobile’s January Learning Lunch features local author, Mardi Gras historian and “Mobile Mask” publisher Steve Joynt on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at noon in the museum auditorium. Call 251-208-7508. Republican Women Meeting Knollwood Republican Women meet Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. at Gordon Oaks, 3145 Knollwood Drive. Speaker is Sean Grehalva, Alabama state political director for U.S. Term Limits. Dauphin Island Boardwalk Talks Boardwalk Talks are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 11:15 a.m. at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd. Call 251-861-2141. Midtown Optimist Club Join Midtown Optimist Club every Wednesday at noon for lunch at Azalea City Golf Course. Call 251-348-3542. Breakfast with the Mayor Hear from Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson as we enter the new year. The annual boutique event for downtown businesses and property owners is on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 a.m. Visit brownpapertickets. com.
An open meeting of the nondenominational Mobile Area InterParish Council will be Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. at St. James Major Church in Prichard. Free and open to the public. Black Tie Awards Gala Hosted by People United to Advance the Dream, this event recognizes community champions for their service and generosity to those less fortunate. Proceeds go to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund. Sunday, Jan. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. MLK Jr. Memorial Breakfast Join the Port City Chapter of Blacks in Government on Monday, Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m. at Bishop State Community College, 351 N. Broad St., for a breakfast and keynote speech in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cost is $25. MLK Jr. Day March and Service After breakfast, attendees are asked to attend a pre-rally at 10:30 a.m. at Calloway Smith Middle School (350 N. Lawrence St.). A march through downtown Mobile will commence at noon, beginning and ending at the same location. Afterward, a citywide interfaith service will be held at 1 p.m., also at the school. The day will conclude with a rally at 2 p.m. at the school.
Rickarby Basketball Court Opening Council Vice President Levon Manzie and Mayor Sandy Stimpson will hold an event this Thursday, Jan. 11, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the official reopening of the basketball court at Rickarby Park, 550 Rickarby St. and the public is invited to attend. Congressional Town Hall Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) will hold a town hall meeting at the Robertsdale City Hall on Friday, Jan. 12, at 10:30 a.m. Meetings are also scheduled Jan. 22 in Bay Minette, Jan. 23 in Chickasaw and Jan. 24 in Creola. Visit byrne.house.gov/townhalls. Port City Secondliner Festival The annual Port City Secondliner Weekend is Jan. 12-14. The family-friendly Secondliner Festival is Saturday, Jan. 13, with a parade beginning at the Omega Frat house at 2 p.m. making its way to Cathedral Square. Featuring food, arts and crafts, live performances by local brass bands and musicians, games, face painting and the original Port City Secondliners. Search Facebook for details. Rabies Clinic The Mobile County Health Department offers $8 rabies shots. This Saturday’s clinic is at Pet Supplies Plus, 803 Hillcrest Road, 1:30-4 p.m. Call 251-690-8823.
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Lee-Jackson Salute Join the Sons of the Confederate Veterans for the annual Lee-Jackson Salute, Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, corner of Virginia and Ann streets. Call 251-421-0491.
of shoes for the homeless outreach programs continues through Saturday, March 24. For drop-off locations call 251621-5387.
Winter Walk at Bellingrath Learn about the interesting winter borders and containers throughout the gardens from Bellingrath’s horticulture management team. The Winter Wednesdays sessions on gardening, history and more are held each week in the Magnolia Room, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Feb. 28. Call 251-459-8864.
Havana Printmaking Week Artist Daniel Rodriguez Garcia returns to Mobile for a series of events and workshops designed to explore Cuban culture through his innovative approach to storytelling through print, Jan 1117. Features a two-day Experimental Printmaking Workshop (tickets via Eventbrite), a special Photo Manipulation Kid’s Studio at Mobile Public Library, a Papermaking Senior Studio and a live demonstration at LoDa Artwalk. Visit www. alabamacontemporary.org.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church. Call 251-625-6888. Toastmasters Toastmasters International meets regularly at six locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Visit www.toastmasters. org for more information. Mobile AGC Luncheon The Mobile and Northwest Florida section of Associated General Contractors Alabama will host motivational speaker and author Dr. Kevin Elko during its 2018 Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Call 251-656-3843.
FUNDRAISERS Many More Miles Baldwin Bone & Joint’s annual collection
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Jazz discussion Exploring jazz music as a vessel for African-American consciousness, this discussion will be moderated by Kevin Lee, founder of Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed, on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art. Call 251208-5200. Mobile Mystery Dinners A performance of “Murder at the Mardi Gras Ball” will take place Friday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. at Azalea Manor in downtown Mobile. Tickets include dinner and unlimited wine. Advance reservations are required; call 251-865-7398.
LoDa Artwalk Join downtown Mobile art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops as they open their doors and welcome you inside. Friday, Jan. 12, 6-9 p.m. in the Lower Dauphin Street district. Mobile Jewish Film Festival The 2018 Mobile Jewish Film Festival will show 10 acclaimed Jewish films at venues around Mobile and Baldwin counties Jan 11-28. The festival celebrates films that reflect the Jewish experience in an attempt to promote dialogue between religions, cultures and generations. Visit mobilejewishfederation.org. “August: Osage County” The Joe Jefferson Playhouse presents “August: Osage County” for nine performances over three weekends, running Jan. 12-21. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Visit joejeffersonplayers. com, call 251-471-1534 or email info@ joejeffersonplayers.com. Art demonstrations Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism’s 2018 Welcome Center Lecture and Demonstration Series is on weekdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 28. Art demos will take place on various days at 10 a.m. at the Orange Beach Welcome Center (23685 Perdido Beach Blvd.), while lectures will take place each weekday at 2 p.m. at the Gulf Shores Welcome Center (3459 Gulf Shores Parkway). Visit GulfShores.com/ WelcomeCenter.
MUSEUMS “Titanic: Honour & Glory” “Titanic Honour & Glory” will run through April 15 at the History Museum of Mobile. In addition to the exhibition, the museum will host monthly events. Call 251-301-0273 or gavin.snyder@ historymuseumofmobile.com. “Posing Beauty in African-American Culture” An exhibition at Mobile Museum of Art explores the understanding of how African and African-American beauty has been represented through a diverse range of media. Through Jan. 21. Visit mobilemuseumofart.com. “Right on Course” The United States Sports Academy’s American Sport Art Museum and Archives is open free to the public weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of the newest exhibits is “Right on Course.” Visit www.asama.org. “Windows to the Sea” “Windows to the Sea” is the latest permanent exhibit at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium. Visit disl.org. “Savage Ancient Seas” “Savage Ancient Seas” will transport GulfQuest guests to a time when the last of the great dinosaurs roamed Earth and swam the seas. Visit www.gulfquest.org. Fairhope’s Founding Learn more about the 1894 founding of Fairhope at the Fairhope Museum of History, 24 N. Section St. The museum is open daily (except Sunday and Monday), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 251-929-1471. Little Discoveries “Outside the Box,” aimed at children age 6 and under, explores how innovation
and creativity can lead to a world of possibilities, starting with a simple cardboard box. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Call 251-208-6893 or email jholland@ exploreum.com. Thursdays at MMoA Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Mobile Museum of Art offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are necessary. MMoA is at 4850 Museum Drive. Call 251-208-5200.
SPORTING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES First Light Marathon The marathon benefiting L’Arche Mobile will be Sunday, Jan. 14, with a starting time of 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Government and Claiborne. The finish line is Bienville Square at Dauphin and Conception. For more information, visit firstlightmarathon. com. Group Rides South Alabama and Mississippi Mountain Bike Association invites all levels of cyclists to join them every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at USA Bike Trails and Sunday at 9 a.m. at Chickasabogue Park. Email carrie@rideSAMBA.com. Weekly 1K/5K Every Thursday evening at 6 p.m., join Red Beard’s Outfitter and Cortlandt’s Pub in the Spring Hill Village Shopping Center for a 1K or 5K run and walk. No cost to participate. Bingo Join Via! Health, Fitness, Enrichment Center at 1717 Dauphin St. for bingo every Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call 251-478-3311. Bridge Lessons The Mobile Bridge Center offers free bridge lessons each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 1510 University Blvd. Arrive a few minutes early to register. Call 251-666-2147, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fitness and Athletics Classes New fitness classes are offered at Palmer Pillans Middle School. Tai Chi, Candle Lit Yoga, Core Fusion, small-group personal fitness training, basketball for ages 15 and up, basketball for ages 8-14 and sports conditioning for ages 8-17. Call 251-4637980 or go to communityactivitiesprogram. com. Dance and art classes New dance classes are offered at Palmer Pillans Middle School. Belly dance, preballet and tumbling for ages 6-12, beginner piano for ages 8 and up. Call 251-4637980 or go to communityactivitiesprogram. com. Pickleball for adults (indoors) Offered at Palmer Pillans Middle School on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Great sport for all ages combines tennis, pingpong and badminton on a court one-fourth the size of a tennis court. Call 251-463-7980 or go to communityactivitiesprogram.com. Ballroom dance Azalea Ballroom Dance Club hosts dances the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. at Via! Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center, 1717 Dauphin St. Call 251-623-9183 or visit azaleaballroomdanceclub.com.
Ballroom dance The Moonlight Chassé Ballroom Dance Society hosts dances the first and third Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. at Hot Wheels Skating Rink in Daphne. Email cassief13@aol.com.
PUBLIC MEETINGS Baldwin County Commission: First and third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette. Work sessions are the second and fourth Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. rotating between Bay Minette, the Foley Satellite Courthouse, the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse and the Baldwin County Central Annex Building in Robertsdale. www. baldwincountyal.gov Baldwin County Planning Commission: First Thursday at 6 p.m., 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale, www.baldwincountyal.gov. Bayou La Batre City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m., 13785 S. Wintzell Ave., www.cityofbayoulabatre.com. Chickasaw City Council: Second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m., 224 N. Craft Highway, 251-452-6450. Citronelle City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., 19135 Main St., 251866-7973. Creola City Council: Second and fourth Thursday at 6 p.m., 190 Dead Lake Road, #A, 251-675-8142. Daphne City Council: First and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., 1705 Main St. Work sessions are the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., www.daphneal.com. Dauphin Island Town Council: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m., 1011 Bienville Blvd., www.townofdauphinisland.org. Elberta Town Council: Third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the town hall. Workshop meeting on the second Tuesday. townofelberta.com. Fairhope City Council: Second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m., 161 N. Section St. Work sessions are held before each council meeting at 4:30 p.m., www.cofairhope.com. Fairhope Planning Commission: First Monday at 5 p.m., 161 N. Section St. For more information visit www.cofairhope.com. Foley City Council: First and third Monday at 5:30 p.m., 407 E. Laurel Ave. Work sessions begin at 4 p.m., www.cityoffoley. org. Gulf Shores City Council: Second and fourth Mondays at 4 p.m., 1905 W. First St., www.gulfshoresal.gov. Mobile City Council: Tuesdays at Government Plaza, 205 Government St. Pre-council meeting begins at 9 a.m.; council meeting begins at 10:30 a.m., www. cityofmobile.org. Mobile Planning Commission: First and third Thursdays at 2 p.m., 205 Government St., www.urban.cityofmobile.org. Orange Beach City Council: First and third Tuesdays at 5 p.m., 4099 Orange Beach Blvd., www.cityoforangebeach.com. Prichard City Council: Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., 216 E. Prichard Ave., www. thecityofprichard.org. Satsuma City Council: First and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 5464 Old Highway 43 Satsuma, AL 36572, 251-675-1440. J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 - J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 | L AG N I A P P E | 31
2018 MARDI GRAS 2018 MARDI GRAS PARADE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JAN. 13 • Krewe de la Dauphine, 1 p.m., Dauphin Island • Secondliners Festival, 2 p.m., Cathedral Square, Mobile
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 • Dauphin Island People’s Parade, 1 p.m., Dauphin Island
FRIDAY, JAN. 26 • Conde Cavaliers, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile
SATURDAY, JAN. 27 • Bayport Parading Society, 2:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Pharaoh’s Mystic Society, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Conde Explorers, 7 p.m., Route A, Mobile
THURSDAY, FEB. 1 • Order of the Polka Dots, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile
FRIDAY, FEB. 2 • Order of the Inca, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Apollo’s Mystic Ladies, 6:45 p.m., Daphne
SATURDAY, FEB. 3 • The Haven’s Mystic Mutts, 1 p.m., Fairhope • Mobile Mystics, 2 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Mobile Mystical Revelers, 2:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Maids of Mirth, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Knights of Ecor Rouge, 6:45 p.m., Fairhope • Order of Butterfly Maidens, 7 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Krewe of Marry Mates, 7:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile
SUNDAY, FEB. 4 • Neptune’s Daughters, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Order of Isis, 7 p.m., Route A, Mobile
MONDAY, FEB. 5 • Order of Venus, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Order of Many Faces, 7 p.m., Route A, Mobile
TUESDAY, FEB. 6 • Order of LaShe, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile
THURSDAY, FEB. 8 • Mystic Stripers, 6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile
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6:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Maids of Jubilee, 6:45 p.m., Fairhope
SATURDAY, FEB. 10 • Foley Mardi Gras Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Foley • Floral Parade, noon, Route A, Mobile • Knights of Mobile, 12:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Mobile Mystical Ladies, 1 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Order of Angels, 1:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Krewe of Mullet Mates, 2 p.m., Mullet Point • Mystics of Time, 6 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Mystics of Pleasure, 6 p.m., Orange Beach • Shadow Barons, 6:45 p.m., Daphne
SUNDAY, FEB. 11 • King Elexis Parade, 2 p.m., Route E, Mobile • Joe Cain, 2:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile, • Loyal Order of the Firetruck, 2:30 p.m., Daphne • Joe Cain Marchers, 3 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Le Krewe de Bienville, 5 p.m., Route A, Mobile
MONDAY, FEB. 12 • King Felix and Floral Parade, noon, Route A, Mobile • MLK Business & Civic Organization, 3 p.m., Route D, Mobile • MLK Monday Mystics, 3:30 p.m., Route D, Mobile • Northside Merchants, 4 p.m., Route D, Mobile • Order of Mystic Magnolias, 6:45 p.m., Fairhope • Infant Mystics, 7 p.m., Route F, Mobile • Order of Doves, 7:30 p.m., Route F, Mobile
TUESDAY, FEB. 13 • Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade, 10 a.m., Gulf Shores • Order of Athena, 10:30 a.m., Route A, Mobile • Knights of Revelry, 12:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • King Felix, 1 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association, 2 p.m., Route B, Mobile • Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m., Orange Beach • Comic Cowboys, 1:30 p.m., Route A, Mobile • Order of Myths, 6 p.m., Route C, Mobile For Mobile route maps, visit maps. cityofmobile.org/Event_MardiGras/ Parades.html.
SPORTS FROM BEHIND THE MIC
Alabama wins College Football Championship BY RANDY KENNEDY/CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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labama Crimson Tide fans are celebrating an unprecedented fifth national championship in the last nine years, while critics are forced to at least begrudgingly acknowledge that, despite all the hopes and predictions to the contrary, the kings of college football still reside in Tuscaloosa. As the great Roger Daltrey and The Who sang, “Meet the new boss ... same as the old boss.” This time, the national championship was accomplished on the strength of a true freshman quarterback who has achieved legendary status before ever starting a game. Tua Tagovailoa to fellow true freshman DeVonta Smith in overtime to win the national championship will immediately take its place in Crimson Tide lore alongside the Goal Line Stand against Penn State and George Teague’s Sugar Bowl Strip against Miami. The scary part for future Tide opponents is that Alabama’s leading passer (Tagovailoa), receiver (Smith) and rusher (Najee Harris) Monday night were all in high school last year. The same is true for the left tackle who helped key the second half (Alex Leatherwood) as well as the receiver who caught Alabama’s first touchdown pass (Henry Ruggs). Monday night will be remembered as the night Nick Saban tied Paul “Bear” Bryant with his sixth national championship. But don’t forget that the narrative in recent weeks was whether Alabama’s dynasty was finally starting to show some cracks. Alabama wasn’t supposed to even
make the playoff after losing its last game of the regular season to Auburn. Not only did the Tide not win the SEC, they didn’t win the SEC West division or even the state championship. They certainly weren’t supposed to be able to overcome the most unlikely streak of injuries at the linebacker position, then injuries to Lester Cotton and Anfernee Jennings in the semifinal win over Clemson after both had played the best games of their careers. But they did all that and ran Saban’s record to 12-0 against his former assistants by beating Georgia in the national championship game, adding Kirby Smart to a list that already included notable coaches Jimbo Fisher, Mark Dantonio and Will Muschamp. But the focus of this week should not be on the fact that Saban and the Tide worked and willed their way to another national championship to extend their college football dynasty by at least another year. The real question is whether this is the absolute apex of the Alabama dynasty. Is it possible that Alabama’s dynasty has never been so strong? The statistics and the players who led the Tide to the title very clearly point to an emphatic “yes.” For all that Saban has accomplished since he arrived in Tuscaloosa in 2007, he had never had a three-year stretch in which his teams won 41 games. Until now. He had never had a team with a three-year stretch of one loss or fewer. Until now. He had never avenged a playoff loss or eliminated the reigning national champions. Until now.
Beyond that, the seniors who just completed their four-year run at Alabama won 53, which is the most wins by any senior class in college football history. They broke the record of the class that immediately preceded them in Tuscaloosa. But here’s the thing: Their record will probably stand for only one year. The last three Alabama teams have won 14, 14 and 13 games. The rising class will need to win “only” 13 games next season to surpass the 53 wins and establish a new college football record. So, instead of concentrating on what Alabama has accomplished in winning 125 of 139 games since 2009, let’s take a look at what the future likely holds for the Tide. First, the talk of Kirby Smart and Georgia surpassing his former team after just two seasons was always suspect. Yes, Smart has done a terrific job at Georgia and he is going to be a long-term success in Athens. But 31 quality seniors made it obvious that this would be a great year for the Bulldogs even if it took a few more years to get the program on the consistent footing Smart wants. Fans will soon have to come to grips with the fact that, while Smart is a good coach who is going to be successful, there is no special Saban formula that can be duplicated. When Saban talks about “The Process,” it’s not some catchphrase or branding slogan. It’s about the work it takes every day and the focus demanded to worry only about improving without regard for what the outcome of any particular game will be. That includes dominating lesser opponents or making one more dramatic play against a very good opponent like Georgia Monday night. Saban’s streak of helping his recruits earn a national championship ring has now been extended to a ridiculous level. Dating back to 1999, every player to sign with Saban and stay for four years has won at least one national championship. That includes every single player who has inked with the Tide under Saban. Alabama is again the champion of the college football world. Despite all the young stars in the spotlight Monday night, there are a lot of key contributors who will soon be moving on to the NFL. But Saban and the Tide have proven that won’t matter. The Tide’s latest championship proves again that the Saban dynasty is not only alive but it has never been so strong. Randy Kennedy writes a weekly column for Lagniappe and is co-host of Sports Drive every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on WNSP 105.5 FM, the country’s first all-sports FM station.
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SPORTS UPON FURTHER REVIEW
Marathon unites with groups for MLK Day event BY J. MARK BRYANT/SPORTS WRITER/SPORTS@LAGNIAPPEMOBILE.COM/TWITTER @GOULAGUY
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The ServisFirst Bank First Light Marathon is a fundraiser for L’Arche Mobile. This year, the race will be part of MLK Jr. Day activities.
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he ServisFirst Bank First Light Marathon presented by Mobile Sports Authority will take place on Sunday, Jan. 14, for the 17th time. From its humble beginnings, the marathon has grown over the years to be a USA Track and Field-certified 26.2-mile course attracting runners from all 50 states and 12 countries. It is also a qualifier for the famous Boston Marathon. The original idea behind the event was to raise funds for L’Arche Mobile, a Christian community that shares the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in a permanent, family-like environment. To show their appreciation, L’Arche members make approximately 3,000 special wooden medallions for participants in the full marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, relay race and 1.2-mile Fun Run. There are also some 1,200 special awards that are painted canvases. On the back is a biography of the resident who was involved in creating the canvas. Residents give out the mementos at the completion of the race. “Many of the runners will write the residents back and thank them,” said Marty O’Malley, executive director of the Mobile chapter since 1980. “That is what sets us apart. These are not the typical awards.”
This special atmosphere surrounding this race will expand in 2018. “Since this year the marathon is the same weekend as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have been working with several groups to create a vision of unity through our diversity,” O’Malley said. “L’Arche Mobile, People United to Advance the Dream [PUAD], Mobile United and the Port City Chapter of Blacks in Government have been working together with the city of Mobile on several special projects.” Events begin Friday at 6 p.m. with the MLK Connect Kick-Off by PUAD at the Mobile Museum of Art. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Clinton Johnson. On Saturday, there will be a cleanup event at Tricentennial Park hosted by Mobile United. If individuals cannot attend, O’Malley encourages a group to help clean any neighborhood in their city. “During Sunday’s marathon, we are recruiting churches, groups and businesses to walk one mile of the marathon with a banner with our theme — unity in diversity,” O’Malley said. “Each group can pick the mile, pick the time or just be assigned. Each group can have two to 2,000
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people for the one-mile walk. The time frame is it has to be done in 16 minutes. “When they reach the end of the mile, they would pass the banner to the next group. I will have trolleys that will be bringing the group back to the original mile. Our goal is to have each mile of the marathon walked by a church, group or business.” After the race, the Mobile Area Inter-Parish Council will meet at 3 p.m. at St. James Major Church in Prichard. PUAD will later host a black-tie awards gala at the Mobile Marriott Hotel at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. puadinc.org. On Monday, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Bishop State Community College. Following the annual march, an interfaith service coordinated by L’Arche will follow at Calloway-Smith Middle School at 1 p.m. “We have been planning ways to celebrate the rich heritage within the Mobile area in January 2018,” O’Malley said. “We are inviting you to join in one or all of the events as we ‘Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God.’ (Micah 6:8).” There are some new additions to the race’s format. The Pensacola Runners Association and L’Arche have formed a partnership and will introduce the inaugural Gulf Coast Back2Back Challenge. Runners and walkers participating in the Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon on Saturday and the ServisFirst Bank First Light Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday will be eligible for recognition and awards associated with the Back2Back Challenge. Only participants in the Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon and the ServisFirst Bank First Light Marathon or Half Marathon are eligible for the challenge. While participants in the 5K, 10K or relay events are not eligible, they are encouraged to participate in both events. On Sunday, the 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile races plus the five-person relay begin at 7:30 a.m. at Government and Claiborne streets. The 1.2-mile Fun Run begins at the corner of Conception and St. Francis streets at 2 p.m. The finish line for all races will be at Bienville Square, as will the awards ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m. for the half marathon and noon for the relay and the full marathon. The thousands of competitors will battle the terrain and themselves to reach the Spring Hill neighborhoods before returning for the finish line. The first half marathon, relay and marathon finishers could be at the line at 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively. A concert in Bienville Square will start at 10 a.m. with the Excelsior Brass Band, Phil & Foster and the Brett LaGrave Band. Runners can pick up their packets Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. at the Government Plaza Atrium. A health and fitness exposition will also take place during this time; for additional information, visit www.FirstLightMarathon.com or call 251-438-2094.
Another honor for Schilling
Ann Schilling has been named to the 28th class of the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is set for March 19 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. Her induction into the Hall of Fame could have been earned as either a player or a coach. As an athlete at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, she helped the Mobile school reach the state volleyball championships in 1978, 1979 and 1981, and in girls’ basketball in 1978 and 1980. She then carried her skills to play both sports at Auburn University. The volleyball coach at Bayside Academy since 1987, Schilling’s teams have won 16 straight state titles and 23 overall. In 2010, she was the National Federation of High Schools’ Coach of the Year. She was inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
STYLE HOROSCOPES IN HONOR OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CAPRICORN (12/22-1/19) — You’ll celebrate the opening of the Rickarby Park basketball court by jumping off your crouched-over teammate’s back just to touch the net. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should be volunteer tutoring. AQUARIUS (1/20-2/18) — You’ll join the Port City Secondliners procession with your special leprechaun flute, passed down from thousands of years ago. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should be community problem-solving. PISCES (2/19-3/20) — It’s never too early to Mardi Gras, you tell yourself as you sit on a tailgate at Krewe de la Dauphine this weekend. It’s never too early to Independence Day either, so take a swim. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should be workforce development. ARIES (3/21-4/19) — Hearing reports of a Mobile County man arrested for molesting a horse, you’ll mobilize the #metoo movement and provide volunteer security services around quiet barnyards. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should benefit kids. TAURUS (4/20-5/20) — Learning that he is running a campaign against disgraced former judge Herman Thomas, you find yourself in the unexpected position of supporting Sam Jones. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should benefit the elderly. GEMINI (5/21-6/21) — You’ll try out the recently opened El Papi restaurant and discover mole sauce isn’t pronounced like that blind mammal that digs up your lawn. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should focus on health care. CANCER (6/22-7/22) — You will become a roller coaster enthusiast after conquering the ride of your life. You will cheat on a non-cheat day, but will make progress anyway. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should improve the environment. LEO (7/23-8/22) — The Cartoon Network will reject your pilot episode of “Sheriff Corndog,” an animated series following the antics of a greedy, unethical lawman. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should be emergency preparation. VIRGO (8/23-9/22) — In an attempt to enlighten Attorney General Jeff Sessions, you’ll mail individual marijuana joints to his home in West Mobile, with an invitation to smoke and chill in the privacy of his own home. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should benefit the disabled. LIBRA (9/23-10/22) — You’ll realize your own family is way more dysfunctional than most after watching an at times dramatic yet funny “August: Osage County” at the Joe Jefferson Playhouse. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should promote nonviolence. SCORPIO (10/23-11/21) — You’ll take a break somewhere around the 18-mile mark of the First Light Marathon to refuel with a king cake and Irish coffee. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should be constructive. SAGITTARIUS (11/22-12/21) — Identifying a supply and demand problem in commercial aviation, you ramp up your own plans for an Airbus competitor. Landbus, the world’s largest bus, will be capable of hauling 1 million people from New York to Los Angeles in about 12 days. Your MLK Jr. Day of Service activity should foster computer comprehension. J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 8 - J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 | L AG N I A P P E | 35
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Might as well live until you die BY BOOZIE BEER NUES/SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
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know I told y’all I was going to take it easy, but one thing led to another and next thing you know I was given concert tickets for Sunday night, then came the national championship game Monday night and I ended up partying four nights in a row, again. … I don’t want to talk about it. I’ll try again next weekend. On a different note, at least the weather is warming up. Hopefully that hunk of ice has melted at Pirate’s Cove by now! Mardi Gras barricades are out, parades start this weekend and King Cakes are in stores! So this is going to be a good week, but first some good gossip!
contact, acting like they weren’t just taking silly pictures. The opening act was Nappie Winner for Best Country Band/Performer, Bruce Smelley! He and bandmate Zac Baugh sounded so good that I wasn’t surprised to learn it was them playing. While on the subject of Nappie winners, former winners for Best Hooha Doctor, Amy McCoy and Max Rogers were also spotted. The concert started and I couldn’t believe how much Clay sounded like his recordings as he did live. It’s not every day that happens, unless they lip sync (looking at you, Britney Spears). But his voice had everyone dancing around and fellas’ arms around their ladies. I even saw a few smooches! Live until I die Another thing that can be said about Clay is he loves So I was given tickets to the Clay Walker show, to work the crowd. He threw out T-shirts and guitar who was at The Steeple last Sunday night. And while Sunday is usually my early-in-bed night, I broke the rules picks; people were even fighting over the T-shirts! Also making the night more fun was the streamers and conbecause I couldn’t let the tickets go to waste. I might as fetti. He even changed the lyrics of “Rumor Has It” from well live until I die, right? “rumor has it you love me too” to “rumor has it Mobile Once Sunday evening rolled around and I’d talked a friend into coming with me, we saddled up and headed to loves me too.” Boozie can’t talk about the night without mentioning the concert. Not going to disclose if cowboys boots were worn or not. I will say Boozie wears multiple hats. Friday the girl that was so drunk her friends had to pretty much night, dinner and drinks with the girls, hunting camp with carry her down the stairs. She was a hot mess; her leather outfit was out of place and her hair all in her face. They friends and then a country concert with another friend. were headed in the direction of the bathroom — let’s See, you never know where I’ll be! hope they made it there in time! Once arriving at The Steeple, we spotted all kinds of Clay asked the crowd to raise their hands if it was outfits, anything from leather skirts to real cowboys. One of those real cowboys was overheard saying he was going their first time attending one of his concerts, which was the majority, but I have a feeling it won’t be their last! to get his cowboy hat signed. Boozie’s personal favorite was the girls posing with their meet-and-greet passes and New year’s resolution of attending more concerts is off to a good start! sticking their tongues out, and then, after making eye
While I was jamming to country music, just down the street at the Saenger, Jason Isbell was also putting on an amazing show! Since I can’t be in two places at once, the spies were out in full force. I am told good times were had by all. Some might have been having a better time than others, though! One spy said he had to confront an older man who’d had too many drinks and wouldn’t sit down. If everyone is sitting, you should probably sit too. Another spy who is an avid Jason Isbell concert goer said this was by far the best Isbell show she had been to, while another spy commented that Jason just doesn’t disappoint. If seeing Jason Isbell wasn’t enough, my spies also spotted some Mobile locals. No hooha doctors but some locals in the music scene, such as Grayson Capps, Jake Peavy and Ben Jernigan!
THE CONCERT STARTED AND I COULDN’T BELIEVE HOW MUCH CLAY SOUNDED LIKE HIS RECORDINGS AS HE DID LIVE. IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT HAPPENS, UNLESS THEY LIP SYNC (LOOKING AT YOU, BRITNEY SPEARS). BUT HIS VOICE HAD EVERYONE DANCING AROUND AND FELLAS’ ARMS AROUND THEIR LADIES. I EVEN SAW A FEW SMOOCHES!” As the show wrapped up, the trend of people rushing the stage at the end of shows continued. Jason’s last appearance here was capped off by people filling the space between the front row and the stage, and this was a repeat of the same. Boozie’s not sure how to feel about all this. I’m sure it sucks for those people who paid for front-row seats to suddenly have a herd in front of them, but then again, it does add a lot of energy to the show and my spies said it looked like Isbell and the 400 Unit got a kick out of it. I suppose I’ll go along with it all until it ruins MY view! Well, kids, that’s all I’ve got for this week. Just remember, whether rain or shine, dramatic or scandalous, or just some plain ol’ concert lovin’, I will be there. Ciao!
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LAGNIAPPE LEGALS | 251.450-4466 | legals@lagniappemobile.com FORECLOSURES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Geroice O. Jackson, a married person and Dawn Jackson, a married person, as husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. , on the 24th day of May, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book 6782 Page 603; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on March 8, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 96 of Winchester Subdivision, Unit Two, according to the plat thereof recorded in Map Book 121, Page 96, of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 9772 Winchester Dr South, Semmes, AL 36575. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee. Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/ foreclosures 360270 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jerome Taylor and Dashan Taylor, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Brand Mortgage Group, LLC, on the 30th day of November, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book 6964 Page 290; modified in Book LR7458, Page 152; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on March 8, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 27, Torrington Place, according to plat thereof recorded in Map Book 119, Page 78, of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 9862 Torrington Drive S, Semmes, AL 36575. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVEDESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives
some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/ foreclosures 427033
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wife, to James F. Farrar and Edna Maye Farrar December 9, 1946, by deed recorded in Deed Book 419, Page 79. Default having been made in the payment of the in- Property street address for informational purposes: 261 debtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed South Monterey St, Mobile, AL 36604. THIS PROPERTY by Robert M. Devore and Beth A. Devore, husband and WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registra- TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS tion Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for CMG REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED Mortgage, Inc. dba CMG Financial, Number 1820, on the IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PRO21st day of November, 2014, said mortgage recorded BATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD Alabama, in Book LR7212 Page 872; the undersigned WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPingora Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, PLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the persons who have an interest in property the right to Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on redeem the property under certain circumstances. ProMarch 8, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its grams may also exist that help persons avoid or delay right, title, and interest in and to the following described the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: to help you understand these rights and programs as Lot 16 of College Subdivision in the Town of Citronelle, a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for Mobile County, Alabama as recorded in Map Book 8, the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Page 205 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Pro- mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The bate, Mobile County, Alabama. Property street address successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit for informational purposes: 19575 N 4th Street, Citro- of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds nelle, AL 36522. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018 WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for Default having been made in the payment of the in- AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase debtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness by Kattie M. Mims, a single woman, originally in favor THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postof First Community Bank, on the 2nd day of February, an interest in property the right to redeem the property ponement or cancellation. Deutsche Bank, National Trust 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist Company, as Trustee for GSRPM Mortgage Loan Trust of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book 6126 that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. 2006- 1, Mortgagee/Transferee. Pam King SIROTE & Page 1859; the undersigned LoanCare, LLC, as Mortgag- An attorney should be consulted to help you understand PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255ee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure 5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote. contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the com/foreclosures the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the 425215 of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tenLagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018 on February 8, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all der a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars of its right, title, and interest in and to the following de- ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE scribed real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The to-wit: Commence at the Northwest corner of the South- balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified Default having been made in the payment of the ineastern One Quarter of the Southeastern One Quarter funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office debtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed of Section 13, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, County of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. by Patricia A. Goff, an unmarried woman and Terry R. of Mobile, State of Alabama, City of Citronelle; thence Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid Toomer, an unmarried man, originally in favor of MortSouth 89 degrees 50 minutes East 632 feet to a point; to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes East 30 feet to a to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on the 31st day of point, this being the Point of Beginning; thence South Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase December, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of 00 degrees 12 minutes East 125 feet to a point; thence the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book North 89 degrees 50 minutes West 151 feet to a point; the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by 6316 Page 1457; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes West 125 feet to a the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of point; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes East 151 feet cancellation. Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/ the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at back to the Point of Beginning. Property street address Transferee. Rebecca Redmond public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of for informational purposes: 21165 J E Turner Cir, Citro- SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile nelle, AL 36522. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www. County, Alabama, on March 8, 2018, during the legal “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, sirote.com/foreclosures hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE 383910 to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018 MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2, Pecan Valley SubTHE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY division, Unit III, according to the plat thereof recorded WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. in Map Book 70, Page 55 of the records in the Office of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR the Judge of Probate, Mobile County, Alabama. Property RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE Default having been made in the payment of the indebt- street address for informational purposes: 7930 One edness secured by that certain mortgage executed by CeMile Road, Irvington, AL 36544. THIS PROPERTY WILL AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED celia J. Oliver and Elbert Ray Oliver, wife and husband, BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have originally in favor of Ameriquest Mortgage Company, ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS an interest in property the right to redeem the property on the 24th day of December, 2002, said mortgage re- REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist corded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROthat help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. County, Alabama, in Book 5298 Page 1554; modified in BATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED An attorney should be consulted to help you understand Book 6607, Page 1358; along with Judgment of Consent PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure in Bk: LR7095, Pg: 776; the undersigned Deutsche Bank, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMprocess. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSRPM Mortgage PLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the Loan Trust 2006- 1, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must ten- by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort- PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some der a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars gage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for persons who have an interest in property the right to ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at redeem the property under certain circumstances. Pro& Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on February 8, 2018, grams may also exist that help persons avoid or delay balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office interest in and to the following described real estate, to help you understand these rights and programs as of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: That lot of a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid land bounded by a line described as beginning at a point the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail on the East side of Monterey Street 300 feet Southwardly mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ from the Southeast intersection of Monterey and Govern- successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the ment Street; thence running Southwardly along the East of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds real estate and to credit its purchase price against the line of Monterey Street 55 feet to a point; thence running made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the Eastwardly 197 feet 9 inches to a point; thence running place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or can- Northwardly and parallel with Monterey Street 55 feet to be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day cellation. LoanCare, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee. Pam a point; thence running Westwardly 197 feet to Monterey at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address Street and the point of beginning an being Lot No. 3, ac- indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right King SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney cording to a plat of lots made by A.S. Towle, C.E., made to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the for W.F. McDonnell and the Southern Realty Company highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. for Mortgagee/Transferee recorded in Deed Book 138, N.S., Pages 116-117 on the The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for www.sirote.com/foreclosures records in the Office of the Judge of Probate Court of and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase 426420 Mobile County, Alabama; being the same property con- price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedLagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018 veyed by M.J. Oren and Halldis K. Oren, husband and ness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to
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postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www. sirote.com/foreclosures 396502 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Forrest L. Neese and Jenny M. Neese, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HMC- Home Mortgage Co., on the 22nd day of January, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book 6325 Page 386; modified in Bk: LR7482, Pg: 1617; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on February 1, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 20 and a portion of Lot 27 and Lot 19. Beverly Court, as recorded in Map Book 2, Page 49, Probate Court, Mobile Court, Mobile County, Alabama, all being more particularly described as follows: beginning at the North line of Old Shell Road and the West line of Beverly Court; thence run North along said West line 84.10 feet to the point; thence run South 89 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 124.45 feet to the West line of Lot 19; thence run South 14.10 feet along said West line to the Southwest corner of Lot 19; thence run South 89 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 8.00 feet along the North line of Lot 27 to a point on the North line of Old Shell Road; thence run North 84 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East 97.65 feet along said North line to a point; thence run North 87 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 35.80 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Property street address for informational purposes: 101 Beverly Court, Mobile, AL 36604. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 426488 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Steven Paul Anderson and Olivia Marie Anderson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Platinum Mortgage, Inc., on the 9th day of September, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book 6814 Page 330; the undersigned Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile,
LAGNIAPPE LEGALS | 251.450-4466 | legals@lagniappemobile.com Mobile County, Alabama, on March 1, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 81, Jefferson Acres as recorded in Map Book 9, Page 301 Probate Court Records, Mobile County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 5463 McDonald Rd, Theodore, AL 36582. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 425805 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made by the herein referenced Grantee in the terms of that certain Vendor’s Lien Deed executed on February 10, 2015 by Joshua D. Hensarling as Grantee to Profit Sharing Plan- for MLB Realty Company, Inc., as Grantor which said Vendor’s Lien Deed was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Mobile County, Alabama, in Real Property Book LR7234, Page 1572; and default continuing under said Vendor’s Lien Deed, by virtue of and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Vendor’s Lien, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the North entrance of the Courthouse of said County, located at 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36644, during the legal hours of sale, on February 7, 2018. Lot 26 as per plat of DOGWOOD ESTATES, FIRST UNIT, as recorded in Map Book 21, Page 120, Probate Court of Mobile County, Alabama; Said sale is made for the purpose of paying said Vendor’s Lien debt and costs of foreclosure. Profit Sharing Plan for MLB Realty Company, Inc. Holder of said Vendor’s Lien. WILLIAM B. JACKSON, II STOKES & CLINTON, P.C. Attorneys for Lienholder Post Office Box 991801 Mobile, Alabama 36691 (251) 460-2400/17-75921 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Paul E. Pierce, single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans, on the 23rd day of June, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama, in Book LR7163 Page 226; the undersigned Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, on January 25, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Mobile County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 5, Creekwood Subdivision, Unit Two as recorded in Map Book 30 Page 36 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Mobile County, Alabama.Property street address for informational purposes: 7510 Branchwood Dr, Mobile, AL 36695. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE
JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVEDESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee. Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 352555727. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote. com/foreclosures 418644
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TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC)/CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) of the MOBILE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) MEETING The Mobile MPO Technical Coordinating Committee/ Citizen Advisory Committee (TCC/CAC) will meet on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00 am at the GM&O Building on the Second Floor at 110 Beauregard Street. The purpose of the meeting is to review and recommend Safety Performance Measures and the following modification to the FY 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program: New Cost Estimate 100060153 ( CN ) SR-158 Extension from 0.5 Mile East of Glenwood Road to West of Lott Road (SR-217). Grade Drain, Base, Pave has a new cost estimate from $17,721,177 to $30,005,229. The Mobile MPO Policy Board will vote on the recommendations by the TCC/CAC at a meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2 pm at the GM&O Building in the Board Room. Physically challenged persons who need special accommodations should contact SARPC in advance so arrangements can be made to meet their needs. Transportation Planning Coordinator South Alabama Regional Planning Commission P. O. Box 1665 Mobile, AL 36633-1665 PHONE: (251)433-6541 FAX: (251)433-6009 EMAIL: transportation@sarpc.org Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2018
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF MOBILE Notice is hereby given that a bill as described in the synopsis below will be introduced in the 2018 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT. SYNOPSIS: This bill would relate to Class 2 municipalities operating under a countywide civil service system and would authorize the municipality to establish an optional program for the hiring and pay of public safety employee. Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018
DISTRICT COURT OF ALABAMA, MOBILE COUNTY CASE NO. DV-2017-901785 MARKS FURNITURE COMPANY, INC., d/b/a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Plaintiff, vs. DARRELL W. REED JR., Defendant CLAIM: $6,116.45 FOR: Goods sold and delivered, under contract, account, account stated. Affidavit having been filed herein that service of process cannot be made because either the residence of defendant is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained or the identity of defendant is unknown or the resident defendant has been absent for more than thirty days since the filing of this suit, or that defendant avoids service and avers facts showing such avoidance. NOW, THEREFORE, SAID DEFENDANT IS HEREBY COMMANDED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE LAST PUBLICATION HEREOF TO PLEAD TO THE SAID COMPLAINT ISSUED: December 7, 2017. J.J. Schwarzauer/Bal CLERK, DISTRICT COURT OF ALABAMA, MOBILE COUNTY. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF J. PATRICK
COURTNEY III Law Offices of J. Patrick Courtney III P. O. Box 2205 1 North Royal Street Mobile, AL 36652-2205 251/694-1001 Lagniappe HD December 20, 27, 2017, January 3, 10, 2018.
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF MOBILE Notice is hereby given that a bill as described in the synopsis below will be introduced in the 2018 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT SYNOPSIS: Relating to Mobile County; to authorize the governing body of any municipality within Mobile County, or the County Commission in any unincorporated areas of the county, to authorize on premises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sunday commencing at 10:00 a.m. Lagniappe HD Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
PROBATE NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PROBATE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA Estate of: GARY BLUNT Case No. 2017-1794 Take notice that Letters of Administration have been granted to the below named party on the 21st day of December, 2017 by the Honorable Don Davis, Judge of Probate of Mobile County Probate Court, Alabama and that all parties having claims against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred. HAZEL WHITE BLUNT as Administratrix of the estate of GARY BLUNT, deceased. Attorney of Record: CHARLES JAMES II, Esq. Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PROBATE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA Estate of: NANCY MOORHEAD MIMS, Deceased Case No. 2017-2417 Take notice that Letters Testamentary have been granted to the below named party on the 26th day of December, 2017 by the Honorable Don Davis, Judge of Probate of Mobile County Probate Court, Alabama and that all parties having claims against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred. THOMAS JEROME MIMS III as Executor under the last will and testament of NANCY MOORHEAD MIMS, Deceased. Attorney of Record: R. SCOTT LEWIS, ESQ. 126 Courthouse Square Bay Minette, AL 36507 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 17, 2018
NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PROBATE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA Estate of: MARY LOUISE MATCHETT HICKS, Deceased Case No. 2017-1927 Take notice that Letters Testamentary have been granted to the below named party on the 18th day of December, 2017 by the Honorable Don Davis, Judge of Probate of Mobile County Probate Court, Alabama and that all parties having claims against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred. CHAUNDRA HICKS GREEN as Executrix under the last will and testament of MARY LOUISE MATCHETT HICKS, Deceased. Attorney of Record: PRO SE Lagniappe HD Dec. 27, Jan. 3, 10, 2018
NOTICE OF SALE OF VESSEL Dog River Marina hereby gives notice that in order to collect storage and other charges, it will sell to the highest bidder for cash at its place of business on 5004 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, Alabama at 11:00am Central Time on January 15,2018, the following described vessel: 35’ BRUCE ROBERTS HULL# FLZA443F185, Alabama Registration AL-1962-AT . The vessel now lays at said Marina and maybe viewed by contacting Rudy Ganas at 251-471-5449. Payment of highest bid shall me made in 20% cash, day of sale, 80% balance within two business days after date of sale or forfeit 20% deposit. Vessel sold free and clear of liens, but “as is where is” condition. Vessel must be removed from Marina within one week after closing sale. Lagniappe HD January 3, 10, 2018
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below will be sold to the highest bidder at a public auction online at www.storagetreasures.com on January 26, 2018 at 10:00 am to satisfy liens claimed by STORAGEMAX MIDTOWN, together with all costs of sale. Dexter J. DeVaughn, Michael A. Mitchell & Julian E. Stephens III Any of the above goods may be withdrawn from sale by STORAGEMAX MIDTOWN at any time without prior notice. Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
NOTICE OF SALE The following unclaimed vehicle will be sold on 3 March 2018, at 6 am, at 1765 Cochran-Africatown USA Bridge, Mobile, AL 36610; 1980 Honda CB 750 F Super Sport Motorcycle, VIN # RC04-2105016. Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 1183 Glen Acres Dr. E., Mobile, AL 36608. 2001 Dodge Ram 3B7HC13Y51G794699 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 7960 Two Mile Rd., Irvington, AL 36544. 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1G3AM19X0GG338613 1996 Infiniti G20 JNKCP01D8TT540899 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 3721 Vinewood Dr., Eight Mile, AL 36613. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4FX58SXVC753852 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 6971 Gentilly Dr. N., Mobile, AL 36618. 2004 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K94U879440 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time -12pm, if not claimed - at 106 Martin Luther King Dr., Prichard, AL 36610. 2004 Buick Regal 2G4WB52K941309469 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 2107 Webb Ave., Mobile, AL 36605. 2012 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF5E3XC1195938 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 09 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed at 37957 Hwy 59, Bay Minette, AL 36507. 2000 Chrysler Sebring 4C3AU42N8YE011242 Lagniappe HD Jan. 3, 10, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 1037 St. Stephens Rd., Prichard, AL 36610. 2006 Toyota Camry 4T1BE32K36U147114 1998 Nissan Altima 1N4DL01D0WC246862 2007 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K279193719 2005 Honda Civic 1HGEM22135L070675 2000 Buick Century 2G4WS52J5Y1275477 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 15261 Timber Ridge Dr., Loxley, AL 36551. 2001 Lexus ES300 JT8BF28G715104301 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed at 18342 Couch Plant Rd., Summerdale, AL 36580. 1985 GMC C1500 1GTDC14H7FF710873
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Alabama Statutes, that the goods stored in units rented by occupants listed
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 3329
Whistler St., Whistler, AL 36612. 1994 Ford Escort 1FARP15J6RW315606
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The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16, 2018 - Time -12pm, if not claimed - at 1151 E I-65 Service Rd S., Mobile, AL 36606. 2010 Acura TL 19UUA8F55AA023352 2008 Toyota Camry 4T1BE46K08U792841 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time -12pm, if not claimed - at 5110 Roswell Rd. S., Mobile, AL 36619. 1997 Honda Civic 2HGEJ8647VH507655 2010 Nissan Versa 3N1BC1CP0AL467814 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 3941 Scenic Dr., Mobile, AL 36605. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 1D7HA162X8J119474 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16, 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 7960 Two Mile Rd., Irvington, AL 36544. 2007 HD XL1200 1HD1CT3157K451178 1998 Mercury Marquis 2MEFM75W7WX669959 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time - 12pm, if not claimed - at 7439 Wilton Ct., Mobile, AL 36695. 2008 Cadillac CTS 1G6DV57V080186509 2008 Lexus IS250 JTHCK262582020349 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on February 16 , 2018 - Time -12pm, if not claimed - at 105 Border Circle E., Mobile, AL 36608. 2001 Mercedes S500 WDBNG75J61A176928 2008 Mini Cooper WMWMF73588TT88053 2006 Mercedes ML500 4JGBB75E66A039884 1998 Mercedes SLK230 WDBKK47F7WF052749 2008 Audi A6 WAUAH74F58N154963 1999 Mercedes CLK320 WDBLJ65G7XF105093 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
These abandon vehicles will be sold on 02/15/2018 if not redeemed FORD 1FA6P8CF9H5270997 ACUR 19UUA66204A023712 TOYO 4T1BK36B78U294087 PONT 1G2WK52J4YF301777 Lagniappe HD Jan. 10, 17, 2018
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