USSU hosts Eagles Invitational BY J. MARK BRYANT Apr 9, 2026 USSU track and field hosts its first home meet, the Eagles Invitational, this Saturday at South Alabama. Coach Andy Canegitta discusses the pr…
MPRD’s Coach Hickman honored by USA Track and Field BY J. MARK BRYANT Apr 1, 2026 Jan Hickman was featured in Lagniappe back in 2024. As the track and field coach for the city of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD)…
Race Preview: Azalea Trail Run Mar 26, 2026 The Azalea Trail Run celebrates 48 years of racing through Mobile this Saturday. Race director Peggy Olive discusses the Port City Pacers and …
Foley archery contract extended Mar 22, 2026 The Archery Shooters Association extends the Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am Foley contract through 2031. Highlights include a 2026 kickoff party at Foley …
Shoemaker buys Mobile Speedway Mar 11, 2026 For the first time in over 50 years, Mobile International Speedway has a new owner. Eddie Shoemaker has officially purchased the historic half…
Grand Bay student wins County Spelling Bee Mar 4, 2026 Carson Floyd claims the 99th Annual Mobile County Spelling Bee title and advances to the state finals. Meanwhile, USA Jaguar Daniela Gonzalez …
Upon Further Review Three local shows to display latest in boats, engines, accessories BY J. MARK BRYANT Feb 25, 2026 Lower Alabama is truly a paradise for boaters. Saltwater or freshwater? Bays, rivers or the …
Upon Further Review Gladiators make impact on court, in community BY J. MARK BRYANT Feb 20, 2026 The Gulf Coast Gladiators are enjoying another successful campaign in the American Basketbal…
Upon Further Review William Bartram exhibit starts state parks tour BY J. MARK BRYANT Feb 11, 2026 William Bartram was an American naturalist, writer and explorer. The native of Pennsylvania …
Upon Further Review Changes set for Many More Miles campaign BY J. MARK BRYANT Feb 5, 2026 The Many More Miles (MMM) campaign is a community outreach initiative that collects gently u…
Upon Further Review Local students to train with Saints Cheer Krewe for Senior Bowl experience BY J. MARK BRYANT Jan 28, 2026 The Panini Senior Bowl and the New Orleans Saints Cheer Krewe are coming together to host a …
Upon Further Review USSU selected to join Olympic Studies and Research Centres network BY J. MARK BRYANT Jan 23, 2026 The U.S. Sports University (USSU) has had a connection to the Olympic Games since its foundi…
Upon Further Review Cunningham looks back at incredible career as athletic trainer BY J. MARK BRYANT Jan 14, 2026 Byron Cunningham graduated from John L. LeFlore Magnet High School in 1993. Although his car…
Upon Further Review Donations help LeFlore build state-of-the-art athletic training room BY J. MARK BRYANT Jan 8, 2026 Back in August 2025, school officials cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the renovated J…
Upon Further Review Fairhope Yacht Club reflects back on Junior Lipton Championship BY J. MARK BRYANT Dec 31, 2025 One of the key sailing stories from the summer, unfortunately, got overlooked in this column…
Upon Further Review Orange Beach Sportfishing Club’s charity tournaments make impact BY J. MARK BRYANT Dec 23, 2025 While Christmas is often associated with a time for giving, the Orange Beach Sportfishing Cl…
Upon Further Review New sporting dog facility named after Gulf Coast son BY J. MARK BRYANT Dec 19, 2025 Chris Blankenship's work as ADCNR commissioner was recently recognized while attending a rib…
Upon Further Review Two local events recognized by Sports Destination Management BY J. MARK BRYANT Dec 10, 2025 Sports tourism has a major economic impact on local communities as thousands of participants…
Upon Further Review Plenty of athletic opportunities on the calendar for December BY J. MARK BRYANT Dec 4, 2025 Cooler weather may be in the forecast, but that does not mean the local sports scene is not …
Upon Further Review Coastal Half Marathon returns to help burn off Thanksgiving calories BY J. MARK BRYANT Nov 25, 2025 Organizers of the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run are encouraging family a…
Upon Further Review Gulf State Park announces new trail sign, campground expansion BY J. MARK BRYANT Nov 19, 2025 The Gulf State Park is one of Alabama’s top attractions. As promoted on its website, the bea…
William Bartram exhibit starts state parks tour Feb 11, 2026 William Bartram was an American naturalist, writer and explorer. The native of Pennsylvania traveled through much of central and southern Alab…
Changes set for Many More Miles campaign Feb 5, 2026 The Many More Miles (MMM) campaign is a community outreach initiative that collects gently used footwear to support local individuals and fami…
Local students to train with Saints Cheer Krewe for Senior Bowl experience Jan 28, 2026 The Panini Senior Bowl and the New Orleans Saints Cheer Krewe are coming together to host a cheerleading and dance clinic from Thursday throug…
USSU selected to join Olympic Studies and Research Centres network Jan 23, 2026 The U.S. Sports University (USSU) has had a connection to the Olympic Games since its founding. That relationship will now extend into its future.
Cunningham looks back at incredible career as athletic trainer Jan 14, 2026 Byron Cunningham graduated from John L. LeFlore Magnet High School in 1993. Although his career as an athletic trainer has taken him all acros…
Donations help LeFlore build state-of-the-art athletic training room Jan 8, 2026 Back in August 2025, school officials cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the renovated John L. LeFlore Magnet High School, located in Mobi…
Fairhope Yacht Club reflects back on Junior Lipton Championship Dec 31, 2025 One of the key sailing stories from the summer, unfortunately, got overlooked in this column. That error is being rectified in the closing hou…
New sporting dog facility named after Gulf Coast son Dec 19, 2025 Chris Blankenship's work as ADCNR commissioner was recently recognized while attending a ribbon-cutting at the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild …
Two local events recognized by Sports Destination Management Dec 10, 2025 Sports tourism has a major economic impact on local communities as thousands of participants and their families flock to Baldwin and Mobile counties.
Plenty of athletic opportunities on the calendar for December Dec 4, 2025 Cooler weather may be in the forecast, but that does not mean the local sports scene is not heating up. The following is a list of just some o…
Coastal Half Marathon returns to help burn off Thanksgiving calories Nov 25, 2025 Organizers of the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run are encouraging family and friends to trot off the turkey from Thanksgivin…
Gulf State Park announces new trail sign, campground expansion Nov 19, 2025 The Gulf State Park is one of Alabama’s top attractions. As promoted on its website, the beach pavilion provides picnic tables as an escape fr…
Foley Sports Tourism serves as host for many Sun Belt championships Nov 5, 2025 The Sun Belt Conference (SBC) may be based in New Orleans, but it can certainly consider Foley its second home. The Baldwin County city is hos…
MSA sets record for number of events Oct 30, 2025 The Mobile Sports Authority (MSA) is a nonprofit sports commission formed by the Mobile County Commission. The main goal is to create a positi…
Mobile’s power couple return home world championships Oct 22, 2025 What a year it has been for Megan and Tyler Davis. They first met in 2024 while competing at the Pro Strongman League’s World Championships. T…
Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle returns to Daphne Oct 16, 2025 In an effort to promote the tennis and pickleball facilities at W.O. Lott Park in Daphne, the inaugural Gulf Coast Paddle & Racket Battle …
68 Ventures continues community events with awards for teachers Oct 8, 2025 The annual college football bowl game in Mobile — now sponsored by real estate investment firm 68 Ventures based in Daphne — is well known for…