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Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond preparing to kick off 2024 season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching for all our local teams and in Holly Pond, the Broncos have been hard at...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66...
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...
84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season
ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....
Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest
Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production...
FAITH: ‘God has a plan for you’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Emma Kimbril will be a senior will school begins this fall and she has seen her faith continue...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats preparing to kick off 2024 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s August, and that means it’s just about time to kick things off and get football season underway. All of our...
Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman...
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a...
Legislation introduced to protect Alabama’s underwater forest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, recently introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family,...
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners recently announced that applications are now...
‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936
From the files of 1900
John Sutterer has recently added another story to his residence.
Miss Sarah Parker is attending commencement exercises in Anniston.
John Shannon and...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...
Allen warns Alabama residents of ‘misleading’ voter registration PSA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama residents about what he says is a misleading public service announcement currently airing...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated...
Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a...
Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,”...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term.
Gentry addressed media and spectators...
Pet of the week: The talented Mr. Higgins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Higgins is a shepherd mix who is approximately 1 year old. This young boy is an unassuming and remarkable fellow,...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.
Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony...
Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals:...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...
GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition
PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris...
Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a...
FAITH: ‘No matter what season of life you are in, God...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, Vinemont senior Ashton Kelley talks about her relationship with God and how she has seen it continue to...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Worship InStyle Camp returns Aug. 3 at Smith Lake Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Baptist Church and Redeeming Grace Church are joining forces to host the annual Worship InStyle Camp at Smith Lake...
MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...
Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use...
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to...
Cullman’s Juliana Brannon earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Juliana Brannon of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brannon, a freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in communicative disorders, received $1,000 to use toward...
Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through...
Lee, Team USA excel in qualifications at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Sunisa Lee and Team USA kicked off the Paris Olympic Games Sunday morning at team qualifications, finishing on top of the leaderboard to...
Cullman Swim Team places 3rd at ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed third at this weekend's ARPA State Championship Swim Meet. 83 swimmers strongly represented Cullman and earned top...
COLUMN: Arguments
One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Happier Life’ by Kristy Woodson Harvey
“A Happier Life” is narrated by two family members. In present day, Keaton Smith starts her story about her boyfriend and career woes in New...
Op-Ed: The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission...
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The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to fulfill its promise and deliver medical cannabis to the patients...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulysess Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things...
From serving to selling and everything in between
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bill Fisher spent 25 years and one month in law enforcement before retiring in September 2023.
Bill (called Mr. Bill by many)...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update...
By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday...
Hanceville council schedules public hearing considering tattoo studios
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the last meeting of the Hanceville City Council on July 11, the council tabled discussions on updating the City’s current...
St. Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s...
FAITH: ‘God has given me the opportunity to shine His glory,...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Patton Fell is preparing to start her junior in August and in this interview, she discussed some of...
City announces completion of RR crossing safety upgrade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Wednesday, July 24, announced the completion of a major safety upgrade at the Arnold Street Southeast...
Pet of the week: Bow (wow) down to King Arthur!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arthur is German Shepherd who is approximately 2 years old.
This kingly shepherd is low to medium energy. He is beautiful inside,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of...
Hillside Ninety-One hosting family friendly Summer Vendor Market Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hillside Ninety-One is set to host its Summer Vendor Market on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years...
New school year: Open house info
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Dive Team wins ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team was in Opelika for the ARPA State Diving Championship Wednesday and they toppled Madison and Boaz to...
Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston
“The First Lie Wins” is a thrilling mystery. Evie Porter seems to be a typical Southern woman living the dream in Louisiana. She and her boyfriend,...
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered...
City of Good Hope adopts new building codes, talks Back to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...
COLUMN: Nudity, noise and dangerous toys
I have been yelling like a…well, a grumpy grandfather. It’s embarrassing really – yelling for quiet. But it’s necessary when you have a houseful...
6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian...
The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway
CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend.
The Cullman Police Department handled things...