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Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

Swingstates Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: Gauging how the Trump guilty verdict affects presidential election   

A national poll of voters is not an indication of how the presidential election is looking. Only swing states make the difference.

National Archery in the Schools Program imagefull Alabama News
Alabama students dominate Eastern National Archery Tournament

Archery bullseye for Alabama students. Three school teams from Alabama and six individual archers placed in the top 10. One perfect score.

ayden Alabama News
Sixth-grader from Enterprise makes quarterfinals of National Spelling Bee

11-year-old Ayden Nguyen of Enterprise made it to the quarterfinals in the National Spelling Bee.

tom parker bust Alabama News
'Legal art' in Alabama Judicial Building: Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker’s bust of Blackstone

Bust of foundational jurist William Blackstone placed by Chief Justice Tom Parker in Alabama Judicial Building.

Songwriter Alabama News
Have a song idea? 'Songwriting for Non-Songwriters' workshop June 1-2 at Dauphin Island

Do you have a song idea in your head, but it hasn’t gotten much farther than that? The two-day workshop, "Songwriting for Non-Songwriters" may be for you.

Red the dog Alabama News
Former stray dog in Mobile selected for National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

"Red," former stray dog in Mobile, has been chosen for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.

Universitiyclub Alabama News
Historic University Club now open in Tuscaloosa

"University Club" now open in Tuscaloosa for public dining and groups.

tip tops band Alabama News
Tip Tops rock start Alabama’s summer in Fairhope on Friday

The Tip Tops kick off summer on May 31 in Fairhope. A walk down memory lane.

dead fish Alabama News
Department of Public Health issues fish consumption advisory restricting 19 locations

The Alabama Department of Public Health published a lengthy advisory in May 2024 for consumers of fish in Alabama.

Mexican meeting with Alabama Alabama News
Birmingham’s Vulcan Materials rejects Mexico's offer for property buyout

Vulcan Materials of Birmingham rejects a demand by Mexico for its assets there.

Fishing FREE days A Alabama News
Alabama’s ‘Free Fishing Day’ June 8 — No license required

On Saturday, June 8, you do not need a fishing license to fish in Alabama.

Bienvillesquare Alabama News
200th anniversary of Bienville Square in downtown Mobile Friday

A celebration of the 200th anniversary of Bienville Square will be held in downtown Mobile on Friday at 11 a.m.

U.S. troops prepare to embark a landing craft, which will take them out to a larger ship lying off the coast, June 5, 1944, at a port in England. These soldiers are due to take part in the D-Day landings. Alabama News
D-Day film at Mobile Exploreum’s Dome Theater as 80th anniversary approaches  

A D-Day documentary, narrated by Tom Brokaw, will be playing at Mobile Exploreum's Dome Theater now through June 28.

Redclaystrays Alabama News
Alabama band ‘Red Clay Strays’ on NBC 'Tonight Show' Thursday

The country rock band Red Clay Strays has strayed from a garage band in Mobile to the NBC "Tonight Show" and opening for the Rolling Stones.

dollar menu Alabama News
Tuberville: 'Bidenomics has turned the Dollar Menu into the Five-Dollar Menu'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has a way of simplifying issues. On Tuesday, he explained in one sentence the impact of Bidenomics on the average American.

Asherhavon Alabama News
Selma's Asher HaVon wins 'The Voice'

An Alabama contestant won "The Voice" for the first time ever, Asher HaVon, 31, of Selma.

Firechurch Alabama News
174-year-old historic church burns in Coosa County

The historic Blue Springs Baptist Church was destroyed by fire Monday in rural Coosa County.

Bryson1 Alabama News
National winner of 'MasterChef Junior' is 11-year-old from Opelika

12-year-old Opelika boy Bryson McGlynn won "MasterChef Junior." He wins $100,000 and the start of a culinary career.

triston harper Alabama News
'American Idol' star Triston Harper busy with song release, TV, home parade, Pow Wow, concert

Alabama's 15-year-old singer Triston Harper has an upcoming song release, TV show, home parade, Pow Wow, and concert.

William Joseph Finn Alabama News
Longtime Fultondale Police Chief Bill Finn dies at 87

Longtime Alabama police chief Bill Finn has died at 87. Unusual tribute in photos.

Adecasurplus Alabama News
State to hold online auction of surplus property May 18-26

An online auction of state surplus property starts Saturday and runs through Sunday, May 26.

Georgehdsonplace Alabama News
Watch: Mini-documentary features 98-year-old Alabama WWII Vet graduating from high school

98-year-old WWII Vet graduates from Alabama high school, Class of 2024.

Wetumpka art show Alabama News
‘Downtown Artists’: Free art show featuring over 50 artists in Wetumpka on Saturday

Wetumpka was the arts center for the southeastern United States from 1937 to 1948. This Saturday, that experience will be recreated for a day.

Sorrell Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: State Auditor Sorrell calls on fellow Eagle Scouts to stand up, stop ‘woke’ takeover of Boy Scouts

Interview with State Auditor and Eagle Scout Andrew Sorrell about the woke movement in the Boy Scouts of America.

Triston harper idol Alabama News
Great ride over for now: McIntosh’s Triston Harper eliminated in American Idol

Alabama's Triston Harper, 15, was eliminated from American Idol. The McIntosh, Alabama Choctaw Indian returns to Alabama for high school and a likely singing career.

Northern Lights Alabama News
Alabama may get final chance to see rare ‘Northern Lights’ Sunday night

Late Mother's Day show of Northern Lights is predicted in Alabama Sunday night.

Solar storm Alabama News
Alabama may get second chance to see rare ‘Northern Lights’ Saturday night

Viewing of 'Northern Lights' in Alabama could continue into Saturday night, May 11.

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