Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

Viewers of TV weather reports in Huntsville and west Alabama breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as the owner reversed course, will maintain local meteorologists.

Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is celebrating 100 years in business.

Allen Media Group issued a news release stating that it was cutting out local weather staff at the TV stations it owns.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) can apply new Trump approaches to reform consumer bureaucracy.

The State Auditor's office is likely an open seat in 2026, and Young Republican Derek Chen of Vestavia Hills is exploring running.

Weather personality James Spann is optimistic despite cutbacks in local TV meteorologists.

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

The Albertville Aggies Band and the Azalea Trail Maids have been cut as the Trump inaugural parade has been moved indoors.

Potential candidates are exploring runs for Alabama's seven statewide constitutional offices in the 2026 elections.

Emory Cox of Pell City is named senior staffer by Trump.

Local meteorologists are being cut at WAAY-TV in Huntsville and 20 stations nationally.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth detailed his plan to widen I-65 from the Tennessee line to the Gulf.

Like stories? Plenty will be told Jan. 24-25 in Brundidge and Troy.

Inauguration Day will be a long day for Alabama congress member Barry Moore and family. They were on the original Alabama Trump Team in 2015.

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) now has three new counties to serve. He added two new constituent services offices in Baldwin County.

A memorial video honors University of Alabama athletes and staff who died in 2024.

New congressman Shomari Figures could seek funds for I-10 bridge project after being named to House Infrastructure Committee.

Rev. John Ed Mathison awarded "Synergize Leadership Award" from Global Church Leadership Conference.

Rick Nash, mayor of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday.

Jimmy Fisher spent many happy days on Azalea City Golf Course in Mobile, working there and playing there. His celebration of life will be there January 17.

Flags on state buildings, now at half-staff honoring President Jimmy Carter, will be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, per Ivey order.

Join in the discussion on Tuesday 14 as Center/Right think tank previews the legislative session and the Trump inaugural.

Long-time singer for GateBand, Mitch Alton, dies at 73. What a life story.

Chief Justice Tom Parker retires after 20 years on the state supreme court. Leaves legacy and historical book collection.

Buddy Black, a founding father of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club, has died at age 89 in Vestavia Hills.

Opelika pastor Dean Odle has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the May 2026 Republican primary. He is the first candidate to formally announce for the state’s number two post.

Firefighter, Christian witness, Good Samaritan, America Firster Jim Marshall has died in Mobile at 81.