Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

Criminal Appeals Court Judge Mary Windom announced for re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

Gospel singer and producer Tony Griffith of Sylacauga has been named Exec of America 250 Tour, managing the nationwide Independence concerts.

A full-length movie about the University of Alabama’s football program under Paul “Bear” Bryant and Nick Saban will be released in theaters on July 31.

Former State Sen. George Callahan could tell political stories. Some of those went to the grave as he died July 19 in Theodore.

It's the largest fishing tournament in the world, and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was right in the middle of it on Saturday — fishing, not campaigning.

When a youth gets into a disagreement, there are many choices for how to handle it. A new film dramatizes choices that do not involve gun violence.

The sound and feel of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers come to Andalusia August 2. Tribute band ULA plays at the Kiwanis Center.

Crescent Theater, the quaint movie theater in downtown Mobile, has closed again. Chains are on the doors.

Former State Representative, city judge and attorney Michael Onderdonk died June 26 in Chatom.

Alabama is saying goodbye to Bill McGinnis, known as "Papa Rocco" in Gulf Shores.

Jeff Sessions was inducted into the Alabama Lawyer Hall of Fame.

This weekend is the biggest fishing weekend in Alabama, maybe in the world. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo July 18-20 on Dauphin Island.

Former State Sen. Bill Drinkard has died at age 79. In later life, he wrote a science fiction novel.

A ribbon-cutting and naming ceremony opened the new Eco-Tourism area on Dauphin Island Monday.

Southern breakfast and Italian lunch or pizza. DeVinci's in Homewood is closing August 10.

The Florence area becomes the blues capital of the world July 16-29 with the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival 2025.

A free tribute to Jimmy Buffett and his music is in downtown Mobile on Saturday Sept 20. Son of a Sailor Festival

A forum of the four candidates for mayor of Mobile is July 15 at VIA Senior Center.

The community comes to the home of Roy Drinkard Friday for his 105th birthday.

Ralph Burke was a son of Sand Mountain. After a lifetime of service, he died July 3. Flags were lowered.

District Attorney Pamela Casey spoke to the GOP Women of West Mobile raising the issues of experience in crime fighting and out-of-state fundraising in the race for attorney general.

The blockbuster book and movie "Wizard of Oz" will be adapted and performed by locals at Montgomery's Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Wasting away again in Gadsden. The Jimmy Buffett musical comes to Gadsden's Ritz Theater July 18-27.

Marion "Bebe" McCarter died July 6 in Elmore County where she lived for 94 years.

Longtime state official Mac Gipson has died. He was a legislator and then admin of the ABC board.

Search continues in the Texas hill country as four Mobile family members and over 100 others remain missing in the flood of the Guadalupe River.

A free, air-conditioned unity fest starts at noon on Sunday, July 20 at The Grounds in Mobile.