Posts by Jim 'Zig' Zeigler

Labor Day is now family day, for the beach, the lake and the cookout. It has changed over the decades.

He led from his wheelchair. Paul Manning faced down adversity. His disability became an ability.

Taylor Hicks is coming to Lake Martin August 31 for a free concert.

Actor, businessman, financial advisor, politician Randy Hairston has died at age 84.

No one was injured when an intruder broke into the Beverly Hills mansion of Alabama native Lionel Richie, who was home. One man was arrested.

A familiar voice has gone silent. Radio newsman David Blake of Mobile, LA and New Orleans has died after a 45-year radio news career.

It’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since it all started – right here in Alabama. Since then, there have been three national elections featuring Donald Trump, two presidential inaugurations, and over 300 large, enthusiastic rallies in stadiums and other spacious facilities.

It's a football moment few there will forget. Umpire Joey Shelnutt suffered a heart attack on the field but was revived by fast-thinkers in Sylacauga.

A proposed surgical plaza in West Hoover could become the new medical center for outpatient care.

It's a family affair. Dr. James Dobson, advocate for Biblical values in families, died Thursday at age 89. Alabama faith leaders react.

Cullman PD arrested Kody Smith Wednesday in relation to the alleged drug operation at Infusion Wellness, owned by his ex-wife Whitney Cheatham.

The state of Alabama has the honor of hosting the traveling exhibit remembering the 9/11 attack Sept. 11-16 in Opelika.

Kelvin Cheatham is wanted by Cullman PD on several charges. He is the father of Whtiney Cheatham who was arrested Friday on 25 charges.

A debate among the four candidates for mayor of Mobile was broadcast by NewsTalk Radio 1065.

Whitney Cheatham of Cullman is facing 25 felony counts related to her business, Infusion Wellness Spa.

Dr. Carol Self has died. Former UA cheerleader and Million Dollar Band march leader.

Educator, veteran Wayne Reynolds will announce he is not running for State Board of Education at its Thursday meeting.

It's a Final Four matchup that doesn't have to wait till March. Auburn v. Houston Nov. 18 in Birmingham

Tuskegee University has lost a baseball player and student leader. Machari Washington-Parker died Sunday at age 20.

How many times has an Alabama legislator pushed to repeal his own bill? The people were against it, and Sen. Garlan Gudger listened.

A celebration of 60 years of service of Sen. Jabo Waggoner will be held Aug. 16 at Vestavia Civic Center.

August 2025 is the month of planetary alignment.

A  celebration of Life was held July 30 at Haleyville Methodist Church.

The Confederate sub CSS Hunley stayed lost on the floor of the Atlantic for 131 years. 25 years ago, it was raised.

A Friday night shooting in Sylacauga took the life of a student and football player. Dmarcus Riggins, 17, was reported killed in a shooting in the Drew Court neighborhood inside the Sylacauga city limits.

This Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the August 26 city elections.

Be careful driving in downtown Mobile starting July 11, as 26 stop light are being removed and replaced with 4-way stops.