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JUNE 1, 2017 - JUNE 7, 2017 | www.lagniappemobile.com
ASHLEY TRICE Co-publisher/Editor atrice@lagniappemobile.com ROB HOLBERT Co-publisher/Managing Editor rholbert@lagniappemobile.com STEVE HALL Marketing/Sales Director shall@lagniappemobile.com GABRIEL TYNES Assistant Managing Editor gabe@lagniappemobile.com DALE LIESCH Reporter dale@lagniappemobile.com JASON JOHNSON Reporter jason@lagniappemobile.com JANE NICHOLES Reporter jane@lagniappemobile.com
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BAY BRIEFS
With an “antiquated” law now off the books, expectant Alabamians may legally choose to deliver babies with a midwife.
COMMENTARY
Ashley takes a look at the hot political summer that lies ahead.
BUSINESS
Wal-Mart recently released a summary of its economic impact in Alabama.
CUISINE
KEVIN LEE Associate Editor/Arts Editor klee@lagniappemobile.com ANDY MACDONALD Cuisine Editor fatmansqueeze@comcast.net
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With offerings such as Chicago-style hot dogs and deep-dish pizza, Jonelli’s is bringing a taste of the Windy City to Mobile.
COVER
Amid growing disapproval of the death penalty nationwide, Alabama carried out its latest execution last week.
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ARTS
Pull out your tight leather pants and Aqua Net, the Joe Jefferson Players present “Rock of Ages.”
MUSIC
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Saving Abel’s Scott Bartlett says the band has endured lineup changes and shakeups in the music industry through constant touring and direct contact with fans.
FILM
Stars Debra Winger and Tracy Letts give a master class in subtle performance in “The Lovers.”
MEDIA
Lagniappe takes home four awards in the Alabama Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.
SPORTS
University of Mobile baseball coach Mike Jacobs recently celebrated his 900th career win.
STYLE
Boozie has Memorial Day gossip and was looking for fame on the small screen.
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