Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of Sandy Hook tragedy
CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the...
Elks Lodge grant funds new mattresses for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently gave local nonprofit Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) a grant of approximately $4,000. The center, which...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School...
Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold Springs, Monday scoring...
BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third...
PREP BASEBALL: Lake lifts Addison over Winston County 2-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Winston County Yellow Jackets for an important county matchup Monday night and the game did not disappoint. Addison came...
PREP BASEBALL: Johnson, Dahlke toss combined no-hitter to lead Cullman past Homewood 6-0
HOMEWOOD, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Homewood for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and thanks to a great combined effort on the mound...
Obituary: Doris Annette Couch
Miss Couch, lovingly known as, "Memaw", was born on June 15, 1959 to Talmage Walker and Carrie Burgette Walker. She was an Amazing Woman,...
Obituary: Roberta Skinner Gurley
Roberta Skinner Gurley passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Jasper, Alabama, she was the daughter of Robert...
Obituary: Helen Charlene Koen
Helen Charlene Koen, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Koen was born in Winston...
Obituary: Ralph Edmond Marcum
Memorial service for Ralph Edmond Marcum, age 78, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Irene Roberson
Irene Roberson, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born on Dec. 26, 1931 to William C...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State...
Mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee shares insights on knot theory at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School welcomed mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee on Thursday, March 7, as she delved into the fascinating...
13 students inducted into National Junior Honor Society at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is pleased to announce the induction of 13 exemplary students from grades seven-nine into the National Junior...
WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center...
Obituary: Delma “Donnie” Davis
Funeral services for Delma “Donnie” Davis will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Sneaky snakes: The good, the bad and the misconceptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spring is almost here, and that means that soon enough, the snakes inhabiting north Alabama will make their way back out...
Cullman City Schools Job Fair set for March 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a job where you can be the professional you want to be? Cullman City Schools is hosting a job...
Restaurant scorecard: February 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below...
WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady Lions finish runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader
DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the...
CATA hosting cereal drive to support Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - In anticipation of spring break, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is uniting students and the Cullman community to support a...
Cullman County CDC to present Miss Extraordinary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to its halls and students. The school is hosting...
Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K coming March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, will host the Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K at Palomino RV Resort...
Cullman City Council paves way for new business, looks to grow 2 parks
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for “Project Flex,” described by the council as a...
Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference.
Fairview...
Decatur man charged in I-65 fatality
Updated March 8, 2024 at 10:33 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Decatur man was arrested March 2, 2024, charged with homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent...
Obituary: Donnie Keith Pitts
Funeral services for Donnie Keith Pitts, 58, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden
Graveside service for Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden, age 81, of Cullman, is Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church...
Obituary: Marjorie F. Chitty
Marjorie F. Chitty of Cullman passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by: Sons: William...
ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County
A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section...
New trail opens for mountain bikers, hikers at Oak Mountain State Park
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - A new trail named Room Service at Oak Mountain State Park opened recently, as members of the Birmingham Urban Mountain...
Pet of the week: Chase dreams and adventures with MacGyver
CULLMAN, Ala. – MacGyver is a name that since the mid-1980s has been synonymous with spontaneity, cleverness and skill, and it’s a perfect name...
St. Bernard Prep School celebrates athletes at 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony
St. Bernard Prep School proudly recognized the exceptional achievements of its student-athletes at the 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony, held on March...
Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning.
Across the...
Hanceville Police Department hosting Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department is set to host the Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program at the Hanceville Senior Center on...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats power past Jasper 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Jasper Thursday night and the game was tied at 1 run apiece...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Selecting the right blackberry cultivar for your landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Blackberry cultivars are prime examples of selective plant-breeding modifications to fruit and wild-blackberry growth. While the fruit from a blackberry...
Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for egg hunt
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set...
Smith Lake Baptist Church providing meals to those in mourning
CRANE HILL, Ala. - In the heart of Crane Hill, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC) has embarked on a mission to support those grappling...
Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Feb. 20
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in...
Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dr....
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving...
WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s team seeded No....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball...
Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations...
Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else egg your yard
CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year,...
Obituary: Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith
Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Lea Ellan was born on Nov....
Obituary: Jerald Wilford Adams
Funeral service for Jerald Wilford Adams, age 83, of Vinemont, is Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The...
WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to...
North Alabama Dive Center hosting Fish Identification Class
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Are you interested in life beneath the waves? The North Alabama Dive Center is offering an exciting opportunity for marine life...
Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead
SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and...
Cullman County’s Distinguished Young Women
CULLMAN, Ala- The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship program is a precious scholarship resource for young women in the Cullman Community and young ladies...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Falkville 12-2, Monday scoring recap
Cold Springs 12 - Falkville 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs' Peyton Kennedy retired Falkville on just nine pitches to start out the game. The offense gave...
Obituary: Melvin Kenneth Swann
Funeral Service for Melvin Kenneth Swann, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at East Side Baptist...
Obituary: Chris Edwin Kraft
Chris Edwin Kraft, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024.He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on Sep. 17, 1968, to Dr....
Obituary: Mary Jane Gregg Beavers
Funeral service for Mary Jane Gregg Beavers, age 88, of Cullman, is incomplete, at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: John Ray Shipp
Arrangements for John Ray Shipp, age 72, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
John was...
Obituary: Hugh “Dennis” Trogden
Arrangements for Hugh “Dennis” Trogden, age 70, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Dennis was...
Obituary: Gertis Williams
Gertis Williams, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gertis was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 21, 1939.
A Celebration...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer finalizes coaching staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer finalized his coaching staff Friday with the hiring of tight ends coach Bryan Ellis, offensive line...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to...
Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the...
Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from...
Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The...
Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and...
PREP SOCCER: West Point finishes 2-1 at Lake City Cup
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Warriors traveled to the Sand Mountain Sports Complex in Albertville this weekend to compete in the Lake City Cup and...
CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini...
Books and Brews
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...
Files from yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902
Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap
Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One)
After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin
Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin, age 83, of Northport, AL. formerly of Cullman died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...
Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students
VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community.
Vinemont High...
WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs...
‘Tons of snuggles’
Stuffed animal reading pet adoption day at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Storytime at Cullman City Primary School last week turned into a surprise pet adoption...
Op-Ed: ‘Are we as women safe to run alone? Are we safe alone, period?’
Over the last two years, there has been a heightened number of attacks on female runners, which begs the question — are we safe...
1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School
East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate...
‘IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL TO US’: Good Hope downs T.R. Miller 63-35 to...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday was a historic and emotional day at Legacy Arena for the Good Hope Lady Raiders. After coming up short of...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Nedra Lane Kreps
Funeral Service for Nedra Lane Kreps, age 81, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Eleanor Louise Cole
Funeral service for Eleanor Louise Cole, age 87 of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lystra Baptist church...
Man sentenced to 75 years for child rape in Cullman County
Updated March 1, 2024, at 4:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — William Samuel Crawford, 43, of Hayden, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape of a child under...
Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March
GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...
Pet of the week: Meet Belle
CULLMAN, Ala. - A tale as old as time, as true as it can be. This golden beauty is Belle, a striking mix of...
Cullman secures no. 2 micropolitan ranking: A testament to community and development
Updated March 1, 2024, at 5:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the no. 2 micropolitan in the...
NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6, Thursday scoring recap
Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball)
Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Duke
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Duke, 57, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Betty Louise Voigt
Funeral services for Betty Louise Voigt, 91, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 2, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Wanda Joyce Morton
Wanda Joyce Morton, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully from this world on Feb. 28, 2024. Wanda was welcomed into heaven by her loving...
