Many folks think that Christmas trees cannot be grown in Alabama, that it takes the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Northern Georgia. Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms — the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga. My father, Bloise Zeigler, was raised on an 80-acre […]

The nation of Israel was birthed – or re-birthed – in May, 1948. Since that time, large numbers of American Christian leaders have visited “the Holy Land.” Earlier this month, the largest group ever of American Christian leaders visited for a week on a mission with a purpose. The group included pastors and Christian leaders […]

“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. Biffle, 55, raced for 16 years in NASCAR’s Cup Series, including races at the Talladega Superspeedway. Biffle, along with his wife, two children and three team members died in the crash. The horrific accident brought back memories for Alabama followers […]

He was an economic developer in Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene and Jefferson Counties. He led the bringing of industries to West Alabama. Former State Rep. Alan Harper died Thursday at age 68 in Northport. Harper had served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018 from District 61 in Tuscaloosa, Pickens and Greene Counties. […]

He was called “coach,” but he also served as a principal, assistant principal, athletic director and teacher. B.C. Rain High School’s longtime educator (1965-1990) Ben Glover died Tuesday at age 89. Coach Glover had already been honored in a sort of “celebration of life” while he was still alive. B.C. Rain High School’s new on-campus […]

Former Colts and longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers made a most unusual comeback Sunday as the Colts played the Seahawks in Seattle. Depending on the Colts’ remaining three games, it may be the sports feel-good story of the year. Rivers is 44. He had retired from the NFL in 2020 and had not played in […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of three Republican candidates for the Baldwin County Commission: Richard Cox, District 1; Angelo Fermo, District 2; and John “Tater” Harris, District 4. In Baldwin County, candidates run county-wide but must live in the particular district. All voters of Baldwin County can vote in all four district races. […]

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee announced its endorsement of Caroleene Dobson for Alabama Secretary of State and Derek Chen for State Auditor in the 2026 statewide elections. Alabama AGC PAC’s endorsements reflect the organization’s commitment to supporting candidates who demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a strong understanding of the regulatory and administrative environments […]

Hangout Music Festival is canceled — at least for now. The festival, renamed Sand in My Boots, was scheduled for May 2026, but Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft announced Monday that the town’s annual music festival will not be held this upcoming year. Craft said the reason for the cancellation was the inability of the festival […]

The 2025 football season ended on top for Coosa Christian of Gadsden as they won the 2A state championship — the school’s first and Coach Rush Propst’s eighth state title. The Conquerors defeated Lanett 29-22 Friday at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium in the title game. Though, the journey to the top started with challenges. Coosa Christian […]

Charlie Hurt is used to talking about American history from the heart of Washington, D.C.  Next spring, he’ll get to experience it the way Alabamians preserve it.  Hurt, the opinion editor of the conservative Washington Times and a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend,” is set to headline the Wilcox Historical Society’s annual Tour of […]

Eighty-four years ago, in the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces surprised and killed 2,403 Americans and wounded more than 1,100. In a speech to the U.S. Congress the next day, President Franklin Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy.” That prediction remains true on this observance of Pearl […]

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. She died December 1st at age 95. Services for Bedsole are Friday, December 5th at 2 p.m. at Mobile’s Dauphin Way United Methodist Church followed by a visitation there. Despite […]

The focus on December 5 will be on the players, the staffs and the schools as Coosa Christian of Gadsden takes on Lanett in the state 2A championship game. That’s as it should be. In state news media, and some national media, there will be a secondary focus. Will Coosa Christian’s head Coach Rush Propst […]

With national and state midterm elections coming in 2026, many voters still have questions about the integrity of U.S. elections. A new Alabama group, Concerned Citizens for Election Integrity, says it plans to address those concerns by hosting a public presentation this Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring election data expert Douglas G. Frank. Frank is scheduled […]

Investigators and animal experts from U.S. Fish and Wildlife and other law enforcement agencies are at a residence in Tillman’s Corner — an unincorporated area of Mobile County southwest of the City of Mobile — because of reports that around 15 monkeys are living on the residential property. The investigators have come back a second […]

He lived and worked through Alabama’s transition from a solid Democrat state to a solid Republican state. Charles S. “Charlie” Snider Sr. of Montgomery, died in Montgomery yesterday, December 1, at age 93. With him, he took stories and knowledge of a bygone era of Alabama politics and recent history. Snider managed Governor George Wallace’s […]

Ann Bedsole published her life story in 2022 at age 92. The book’s title is “Leave Your Footprint.” She died December 1, 2025, at age 95. She left many footprints. She left a footprint on the Alabama Legislature and the Republican Party. Bedsole was the first Republican woman elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, […]

Folks in central Alabama who saw David Culberson in his black-striped ref uniform would instantly recognize him. He refereed hundreds of high school football games since the 1960s. For 25 years, he was an official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association. He worked Friday night lights. Culberson, a Sylacauga native, died at his home […]

You may have seen Red Deese on Food Network, on local TV news, and in the Montgomery Advertiser. Clarence Ray “Red” Deese died earlier this month, on November 10 at age 93, at home with his family. Known for many unusual aspects of his long life, he was best known for founding a unique Southern-style […]

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 […]

Alabamians know how to stretch a dollar. We balance our checkbooks, pay our taxes, and work hard to take care of our families. But when it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, Big Pharma keeps moving the goalposts and Alabamians keep paying the price. Over the past decade, the cost of essential medications has […]

You have not heard this unusual bit of news in the national media. Likely you will not, unless those media outlets pick up the information from this Yellowhammer News article. Here is the unusual news bulletin: There have been no hurricanes in the Gulf of America. Ever. And no tropical storms. The 2025 hurricane season […]