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Lee Hedgepeth is an investigative journalist based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Lee currently covers environmental news in Alabama for Inside Climate News. Lee founded Tread, a newsletter featuring unflinching reporting from the heart of the U.S. South. Lee has also worked for news outlets including CBS 42, the Anniston Star, and Lagniappe Weekly, covering events ranging from impeachments to executions.

Throughout the years, Lee's work has been repeatedly cited by national outlets including the Ne…

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Alabama’s self-proclaimed ‘AI Watchman’ unseats incumbent public service commissioner

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You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now!   |   Log in By Lee Hedgepeth Inside Climate News Posted 6/18/26 MOBILE — Jim Zeigler didn’t have much time to celebrate. The morning after his Republican primary victory on Tuesday and a gathering of supporters at Wintzell’s Oyster House, the … This item is available in full to subscribers. Subscribe to continue reading. Already a subscriber? Sign in You can cancel anytime.
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Alabama’s Self-Proclaimed ‘AI Watchman’ Unseats Incumbent Public Service Commissioner

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By Lee Hedgepeth Verified
| Inside Climate News Verified
MOBILE, Ala.—Jim Zeigler didn’t have much time to celebrate. The morning after his Republican primary victory on Tuesday and a gathering of supporters at Wintzell’s Oyster House, the 78-year-old hit the road early to drive the nearly four hours to his hometown of Sylacauga, southwest of Birmingham, to attend a funeral. But even this early, Zeigler already had his mind on November. “It’s going to be a tough, tough race,” Zeigler said. He may be right.
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Alabama’s Self-Proclaimed ‘AI Watchman’ Unseats Incumbent Public Service Commissioner

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| ecotopical.com
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