Lagniappe

Welcome to Lagniappe, your trusted source for the latest South Alabama news. As the largest independently owned weekly newspaper in Mobile, we are committed to providing top-quality local news, sports, music, arts, events, style, and weather updates to our readers in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Established on July 24, 2002, Lagniappe has been a constant presence in the communities in Mobile County, Baldwin County, bringing breaking news and community events to our 25,000 subscribers and 80,000 weekly readers. We believe in the power of local journalism and our responsibility to keep our communities informed and engaged. Our commitment to quality reporting and features has been recognized by the Mobile Press Club and the Alabama Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest, among others. In 2018, we were honored as a finalist for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce's "Small Business of the Year" award. Lagniappe is more than a newspaper; it's a platform for discussion and promotion of community involvement. We host the annual "Nappie Readers' Choice Awards" where people cast their votes for their favorite local people, places, and things on Alabama's Gulf Coast.