Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

The public is invited to a free event Tuesday May 6 at Mobile's Cottage Hill Baptist Church. It's a forum of candidates for the open seat of Mayor of Mobile.

The nation's state leaders in government finance heard 'the Alabama Story' from Auditor Andrew Sorrell.

It's a long way from being Mardi Gras Queen in Mobile to U.S. Secretary of Labor. That's the journey of Alexis Herman, who died Friday at 77.

Appellate Judge Matt Fridy released his first statement after a major heart attack. His family asks for no visitors but lots of prayers.

State Sen. Josh Carnley is recovering after hip surgery. He was injured in the Alabama v. Mississippi legislative softball game and taken to Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery.

The City of Mobile is seeking a Margaritaville Bar atop its National Maritime Museum where a Buffett exhibition and sculpture will be.

"Grease" the musical comes to Fairhope's Theatre on the Bluff April 30-May 3. Guest star is Lucy Buffett, famous restaurateur and sister of Jimmy Buffett.

Military veterans and families can get assistance with obtaining the benefits they earned. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is hosting a Veterans Benefits Fair April 25 in Daphne.

The stars of the Motown sound come to Birmingham on June 5 -- the Temptations and the Four Tops.

First responders fought a fire at an Enterprise nursing home for over 15 hours. Local restaurants showed up and kept them in food and water.

Services will be April 25 for former Lt. Governor George McMillan, who died last week. Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered to half-mast.

A multi-media show will recreate the life of singer, songwriter Marvin Gay on May 2 at Talladega's Ritz Theatre.

2-4,000 worshipers at Church in the Pines. 10,000 at Auburn's basketball arena. Many full churches. Is an American spiritual awakening starting in Alabama?

The best free show in Alabama may be on April 29 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. Christian comedienne Debbie Childers.

On May 1 and 2, volunteer Alabama lawyers will teach 45-minute classes in schools for Law Day 2025.

George McMillan, former Lt. Governor and state legislator, died Friday.

Two different meteor showers can be viewed in Alabama skies each night till April 28 -- Lyrids and π-Puppid meteor showers.

Judge Matt Fridy suffered a major heart attack Wednesday and is in intensive care. He is a former state representative from Pelham.

The historic Waysider Restaurant saw a farewell breakfast by Jalen Milroe and teammates.

Rebecca Watson of Moms for Liberty will nspeak April 17 to South Mobile GOP Women and the public.

A two-day songwriting workshop will be held April 26-27 on Dauphin Island.

She is known for changing Mobile's system of government and for leadership in the Boys and Girls Club. Former State Rep. Mary Zogbhy has died in Mobile.

Alabama might or might not get a view of heavenly lights April 15 and 16. A geomagnetic storm is headed for Earth from the sun.

Coach Bill 'Brother' Oliver died Monday. He was a part of the family at Alabama, Auburn, and Chattanooga.

Seafood, 1930s music, swing dancing. Mobile Big Band at Bluegill Restaurant Tuesday April 15.

A public forum of candidates for the open seat of Mayor of Mobile will be held on Tuesday, hosted by West Mobile Eagle Forum.

Montgomery attorney Julian McPhillips died April 12. He represented citizens suing state and local government. He founded the Fitzgerald Museum.