Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

The filmmaker of Fort Deposit, James Deward Chambliss, has died.

August 2025 offers sky gazing in Alabama evenings.

A rainy morning marked the 235th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard at the USS Alabama Battleship Park.

First-time candidate Derek Chen has won the endorsement of the Alabama Forestry Association

Stars fell on Alabama this weekend as Todd and Julie Chrisley were all over Tuscaloosa moving their son Grayson in for UA fall semester.

Monday, Aug. 4 is the 235th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. A wreath-laying for guard who gave their lives will be at the USS Alabama Park.

Over 60% of all abortion deaths are now caused by drugs. Three Alabama faith leaders have joined a request to President Trump to halt the drug.

Leo Denton stayed active right until the end. He died two days before his 95th birthday. He goes to be with his 50-year wife Mignon and his brother, Admiral Jeremiah Denton.

A mini-Lulu's has opened in the new Gulf Shores Airport by Lucy Buffett, owner of Lulu's Restaurant.

State Senate candidate Rusty Glover has won the endorsement of ALFA for the Senate D34 race.

Business leader and retired Vulcan Signs CEO Bubba Lee died Tuesday. He helped found and lead the Business Council of Alabama.

Hundreds of students, players and friends are saying goodbye to Coach Skip Griffies and wife Jane who died July 24-25.

Sports fans are invited to meet Ozzie Smith and the family of Hank Aaron, both hall of famers. Their giant bronze statues will be dedicated in front of the Mobile Convention Center Thursday.

Folks who grew up in Montgomery from 1950 to 1980 will recognize references in the new song, "Back to Montgomery."

An electromagnetic pulse explosion in the atmosphere could shut down the power grid and fry electronics. Novel depicts what life could be life "One Second After."

The three Mayors of Alabama's Gulf Coast travel to Washington Monday to meet with Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt.

Perseids is one of the most active meteor showers of the year. Best viewing in Alabama is Aug. 17-18, 2025.

Former HealthSouth founder Richard Scrushy has launched a podcast, "Scrushy on Business."

Deborah Tillman has been appointed new District Judge of Mobile County.

Shirley Chalkley died on July 20. Even at age 90, what had never died was her love for the Crimson Tide.

Dr. Annette Shelby has died. She was the wife of longtime former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby of Tuscaloosa.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday for former State. Sen. George Callahan.

Alabama's island town is organizing "Dauphin Island Guardians" for emergency response. They will train citizens for preparedness, rescue and recovery.

Hulk Hogan died Thursday. He toured Alabama last year promoting his "Real American Beer."

An exhibit of marble and sculpture from Sylacauga is on exhibit at Homewood City Hall.

Headland Alabama's rising senior Luke Lawson was elected president of Boys Nation. He had been governor of Boys State.

A pillar of addiction recovery in Birmingham, Squire Gwin has died at 81. He helped hundreds.