Plant it: blue chalk sticks

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This plant is a real eye-catcher. With blue plants a rarity in nature’s green-on-green palette, the blues and burgundies are always superstars.  This is especially...

Heartland Quilt Guild’s “Quilting in Cotton Country” July 14-15

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This quilt will be given away at the show. The Heartland Quilt Guild will sponsor a quilt show "Quilting in Cotton Country" Friday, July 14,...

James Fields: will he or won’t he?

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Rev. Fields stopped by Jack’s to eat breakfast and talk shop, but spent much of his time receiving encouragement from supporters. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN...

Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

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Official movie poster/ Marvel Studios “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” directed by Jon Watts, is the latest addition to the Marvel cinematic universe. The fun flick stars Tom...

Fairview Town Council discusses rental prices and park improvements

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FAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and...

Downtown and Warehouse District merchants gearing up for ‘Celebrate Cullman’

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2nd Fridays events are a big draw downtown during the summer months. / Andrew Cryer We’ve really got a vibrant downtown, and we don’t want...

CCBOE names AHSAA’s Wanda Gilliland first district-wide athletic director

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Wanda Gilliland, who retired from the AHSAA in June, is set to be named the first-ever district-wide athletic director for Cullman County Schools. /...

Still on top: Cold Springs FFA String Band wins 2nd state...

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The band with their prize banner after the competition / Brad Murray BREMEN - Earlier this summer, students from around the state gathered in Montgomery...

ADPH warns of flesh-eating bacteria in AL waters

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MONTGOMERY - Mobile County health officials have confirmed three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus." WALA-TV reported that Barbara Gibbs with the Mobile...

Sheriff Gentry to citizens: Slow down

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Lt. Erik Ryan performs a traffic stop Thursday on County Road 222. / CCSO CULLMAN COUNTY - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)...

Cullman student wins scholarship from American Trim

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Matthew Thompson / Contributed CULLMAN - Cullman’s Matthew Thompson, son of Eddie Thompson, has won a scholarship from the Henry J. Hawk, Sr. Scholarship Program,...

Cullman’s Oakleigh White wins Alfa Foundation scholarship

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Oakleigh White / Alfa CULLMAN - Oakleigh White, a graduate of Cullman High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation. White is a...

McKenzie ASA Classic archery tournament returning to Cullman for next 3...

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CULLMAN - Nathan Anderson of Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) and Mike Tyrell of the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) recently signed an agreement that...

Milo’s is back! Burger chain returns to Cullman

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Milo’s corporate HQ in Birmingham was well represented: (L-R) Vice President of Operations Liz Smith, CEO Tom Dekle, Marketing Manager Mary Duncan Proctor, and...

Dozens attend meeting to learn about WSCC Health Science programs

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Lorie Strane, left, talks with students interested in learning more about the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College, during a meeting offered...

Area kickoff inching closer

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Image from Cullman vs. Brewer game in November 2016 / Joe McElroy CULLMAN COUNTY - Now that the month of July is upon us, chatter...

Alabama 6th poorest state in the U.S.; Cullman’s poverty rate is...

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BIRMINGHAM - Statewide nonprofit group Alabama Possible (AP) recently released its 2017 Alabama Poverty Data Sheet, which highlights statewide poverty rates and data related...

125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend

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This year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the...

Brick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept....

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Firefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows...

Chambers Farm & Garden Supply opens at new location

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Tim Chambers and family opened the Chambers Farm & Garden Supply store in its new location on Wednesday, July 5. /  Chambers Farm &...