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Christmas tree farms in Alabama

Jim Zeigler: Alabama family Christmas tree farm

Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms — the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga.

Earlier this month, the largest group ever of American Christian leaders visited for a week on a mission with a purpose.

“Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then.” That line is from the University of Alabama’s famous fight song, “Yea, Alabama!” For a number of decades, the song’s historical Rose Bowl reference had little meaning for Bama students and younger fans. That’s because Alabama could not play in the Rose Bowl. Two conferences nowhere near the […]

Greg Biffle and his family were killed Thursday in a plane crash in North Carolina.

Alan Harper

Former State Rep. Alan Harper died Thursday at age 68 in Northport, AL.

B.C. Rain High School’s longtime educator (1965-1990) Ben Glover died Tuesday at age 89.

Philip Rivers

Former Colts and longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers from Alabama made a most unusual comeback on Sunday against the Seahawks.

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) has announced its endorsement of three Republican candidates for the Baldwin County Commission.

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee announced its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson and Derek Chen.

Hangout Music Festival was scheduled for May 2026, but Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft announced Monday that it will not be held this upcoming year.

The 2025 football season ended on top for Coosa Christian as they won the 2A state championship with Rush Propst as interim head coach.

Charlie Hurt of the Washington Times will tour historic homes, businesses and buildings during the Wilcox Tour of Homes in 2026.

Navy Pearl Harbor

Eighty-four years ago Japanese forces killed 2,403 Americans and wounded more than 1,100 in Pearl Harbor, including 32 from Alabama.

Ann Bedsole

Flags on the Alabama State Capitol grounds and in Mobile County are at half-mast all day Friday in honor of former State Senator Ann Bedsole.

Coosa Christian takes on Lanett in the state 2A championship game on December 5.

Dr. Douglas Frank

Concerned Citizens for Election Integrity is hosting a public presentation this Saturday featuring election data expert Douglas G. Frank.

Investigators and animal experts are at a residence in Tillman’s Corner near Mobile because of reports that monkeys are living on a residential property.

Charles “Charlie” Snider Sr. of Montgomery yesterday at age 93. With him, he took stories and knowledge of a bygone era of Alabama politics.

Ann Bedsole died on December 1, 2025, at age 95. She left a footprint on the Alabama Legislature and the Republican Party.

Folks in Alabama who saw David Culberson in his black-striped uniform would instantly recognize him. He refereed games since the 1960s.

Red's Little Schoolhouse

Red Deese died earlier this month at age 93. For over 40 years, people would drive from all over to eat at Red's Little Schoolhouse.

The Bible commands us to “pray without ceasing.” A vital part of prayer is the giving of thanks. We should give thanks without ceasing, and not just on one day a year. Not just on “Turkey Day” but every day. Instead of just a day of thanksgiving, a lifetime of ‘thanksliving.’ The word “thanksliving” is […]

When it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, Big Pharma keeps moving the goalposts and Alabamians keep paying the price.

Since its renaming by President Trump, There have been no storms in the Gulf of America. Ever. And no hurricanes.