Sami LaCount
Radio ProducerSami LaCount is a student intern for Alabama Public Radio. She is majoring in Creative Media with a minor in Spanish at The University of Alabama. When she's not behind the camera or working on a new project, Sami enjoys reading a good book, listening to new music and spending time with her family.
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Myra Evans sits down with Barbara Caddell at StoryCorps to discuss her efforts in bringing a Pomeroy marker honoring Eugenia Marx, a local suffrage activist, to Mobile. And they also take a look at the impact Eugenia had.Note: No image available -
Lisa Lambert and Frederick Richardson sit down at StoryCorps to discuss Lisa becoming the first Black city clerk for Mobile, the pressures that come along with that achievement, and what her responsibilities look like in that role. -
While at StoryCorps, childhood friends Joycelyn and Theris discuss the “fake love” they’ve seen Africatown receive despite it being in the spotlight and how they hope to see it change in the future. -
Erica and Carolyn, two friends who met through the United Way of Southwest Alabama’s tax program, come together at StoryCorps to discuss how this program has impacted them as they reflect on retirement. -
In this continuation of StoryCorps, Lynn asks Sonyika about her current experience as an art teacher with children in Mobile and how she has seen her class impact the kids. -
In today’s episode of StoryCorps, Lynn talks with her close friend Sonyika about her most recent art exhibit at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center and how It's connected to her familial roots. -
While at StoryCorps, Tom Mason speaks with Wilson Bell about his philosophy on life and the importance of pursuing knowledge. Wilson also reminds us of the old but significant lesson to never judge a book by its cover. -
In today’s episode of StoryCorps, Leonard Stewart talks to wife Chandra Brown about her involvement within the Mobile community. Chandra emphasizes the importance of social programs and advocating for what we deserve. -
Today at StoryCorps, coworkers Kirsten Purvis and Yohana Carrillo discuss their lives working within the English as a Second Language (ESL) department at Mobile public schools. Throughout their work, they've learned the true meaning of community and the ways our differences make the world a better place. -
Pete Blohme and his sister Cheryl sit down at StoryCorps to reminisce on the opening of Panini Petes in Fairhope, Alabama. From building their menu to building a customer base, they touch on how they achieved long-term success and stability.
