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BALDWIN - Cullman City Police Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with Capt. Becky Boyd, on Tuesday arrested James Gorden Adams, Jr.,...

Bennie and Faye Moore are seen here in a photo from 2013, when the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Image: The Blount Countian BLOUNT COUNTY...

Plenty of folks came out to enjoy last year's Thanksgiving meal. The City of Good Hope has some good things going on over the next...

DANVILLE - For most of the second half, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos had tournament host Danville on the ropes Tuesday night in the...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles are perhaps the most fun of all the things we’ve done leading up to Thanksgiving! They are amazingly beautiful,...

VINEMONT -  Through social media, the victim of Saturday night's fatal house fire in the Vinemont-Providence community has been identified by family and friends...

You’ll discover everything from unique furniture pieces to fine linens and accessories for the home at Vintage West Home. “We are very proud to...

Money round winner Shon Burton JONES CHAPEL - On Saturday morning, groups of armed men converged on the west Cullman County community of Jones Chapel. ...

Mayor Kenneth Kilgo prepares to call the meeting to order. WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its first meeting since the new...

CULLMAN - In the final game before Thanksgiving tournament play starts on Wednesday, Cullman played host to the Golden Eagles of Athens in boys’...

WEST POINT - On opening night of the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and West Point Lady Warriors...

CULLMAN - If you are looking for somewhere to spend Thanksgiving, either to eat, volunteer or both, here are some great options. As always,...

CULLMAN - On Nov. 17, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed another new business to the fast-growing business and retail district near the...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21: Ok, so far we have had fun cooking, decorating and getting crafty for Thanksgiving…now we gotta go to work, sigh… So,...

Pictured from left to right are: John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank; Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools; and Steve...

Individual qualifiers Colby Hutson, Callie Hollingsworth, Reese McNeel and Cabri Adams HUNTSVILLE - Cullman's swim and diving team had a successful weekend in the Alabama...

HANCEVILLE - Cullman High School made quite an impact in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship cheer competition...

Elizabeth McDowell of Hippiemama Bath & Beauty CULLMAN - The Vinemont Band Boosters held their annual Arts & Crafts Sale Friday and Saturday, and more...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20:   Turkey thawing ALERT!!!! If your turkey is 10 pounds or less, or if you have a frozen turkey breast, take...

MONDAY West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament Cold Springs vs. Albertville 5 p.m. West Point vs. Guntersville 6:15 p.m. Hanceville vs. Oakman 7:30 p.m.   TUESDAY West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament West Point...

ADDISON - For the last two weeks, the Addison Bulldogs have met the challenge, facing ranked opponents in the Alabama High School Athletic Association...

VINEMONT - A house fire overnight in the Vinemont-Providence area sent one man to an area hospital and led to the discovery of a...

Pictured, left to right- Travis Hill, Hunter McClendon, Katie Dollar, Matthew Blair and Andrew Blair BREMEN - Cullman County has some good music: great high...

CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, also known as Brooks’...

  I’m not sure just what started it, but more than likely it was just like any other collection, you just find something that speaks...

From the Files of 1953:   Simcoe News Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner. Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend...

TUSCALOOSA – Alabama’s sloppy play combined with University of Tennessee- Chattanooga (UTC) enthusiasm made for a grinder of a game, with the Tide coming...

AUBURN - From the opening drive to the final play, it was all Auburn as they played Alabama A&M Saturday night in the last...

DANVILLE - Holly Pond closed out the first day of the ninth annual Danville Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic Saturday evening victorious, turning back the...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19: Ever tried a recipe that looked really good in a book or magazine, and it was a total disappointment? Well,...

DANVILLE - Fairview bounced back from their first loss of the season Friday night, taking care of Decatur 54-39 Saturday in the ninth annual...

Left to right: Jim Boyd, Dr. Tom "Big Doc" Williamson and Jim Boyd's brother, Burell Boyd CULLMAN - You could almost feel the tangible emotions...

David Lee Moore HANCEVILLE - David Lee Moore of Hanceville and Tina Thompson of Cullman were arrested this week in Hanceville, facing charges for drugs,...

BREMEN - In an early season matchup of two of the top teams in the county, Cold Springs took both the boys’ and girls’...

GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders played their first home game of the season tonight against the Vinemont Eagles. It was a tale...

HUBBERTVILLE - Zeb Maze delivered the knockout punch for Addison when he scored on an 11-yard run with 1:14 remaining in the game to...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those of you who don't cook, here is a great way to contribute to your office Thanksgiving party. The Countdown...

Left, David Brown; Right, Kenneth Johnson CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Friday arrested David Olvin Brown,...

Wallace State freshman Kaylee Maddox (5) celebrates after recording a kill Friday against Mineral Area College. CASPER, WYO. – One of the best seasons in...

Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as...

CULLMAN - The Cullman community was shocked and saddened today by the sudden passing of well-known resident Brian "Cowboy" Ferguson. Condolences have flooded social...

Addison Bulldogs (12-0) @ Hubbertville Lions (10-1) Class 1A Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium - Hubbertville Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: Hubbertville leads 2-0 LAST TIME: Hubbertville defeated Addison 18-7 in 1949. LAST...

CULLMAN - The current drought is really hurting the cattle industry in my legislative district and relief is no where in sight. This week,...

HANCEVILLE - Lane Horton Gymnasium on the campus of Hanceville High School was full of eager hoops fans ready to cheer on their Hanceville...

Left to right bottom row:  Audrey Kate Oldacre, Steve, Kiah, Lisa, & Bryn Lake; Left to right top row:  Ethan Lake, Todd & Emily...

Mr and Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Bonner (Photo courtesy of Tommy Warhurst) CULLMAN - The 2016 Farm-City Banquet was held on Thursday night at the...

CAPSER, WYO. – Wallace State’s volleyball team dropped its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national championship opener Thursday, losing 22-25, 14-25,...

CULLMAN - New Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree watched his Lady Bearcats prevail in their home opener Thursday night, beating the Boaz Lady...

Shane Barnette, Dr. Vicki Karolewics and American Association of Community Colleges President Dr. Walter Bumphus CULLMAN - Earlier this month, Cullman County Board of...

CULLMAN - Jeremy Hogan hopes to give local veterans and their families something special this Thanksgiving season.  He heads up Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW),...

I found this wonderful microplane (sometimes referred to as a mandolin) at Bennett's Home Store a couple of years ago. It quickly became one...

TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday,...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling $242,004 to support the nonprofit agency Victim Services of Cullman, which assists abuse victims...

HANCEVILLE - The opening of Southern Prep Sports Academy, based in Hanceville, has been announced by its athletic director, James Tolbert, who says the...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Cross country was very good in the area in 2016 and has a very bright future in the years to come. With...

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers”...

TROY - It is a great time to be a college football fan in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Crimson Tide are the...

Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations....

Image/Text Russell Moore, WSCC: Wallace State’s volleyball team breezed through the 2016 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament, capping it Sunday, Oct. 30...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Officials with Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation are not releasing any details about Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Cullman County. The incident...

HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a pair of wins over the weekend in Americus, Ga., defeating Denmark (South Carolina) Technical College...

Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s. HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy...

BREMEN - Triston Chambers and Josh Freeman will be deeply missed by the Cold Springs faithful as they accounted for more than half of...

HOLLY POND -  It was a tale of two games for Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos took care of business against the...

Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15 By making your cakes, pies and cookies ahead of time you can save literally hours of work. Most cakes freeze...

FAIRVIEW - A rematch between the Fairview and Arab varsity girls one week after the two opened the season against each other was a...

GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening the Good Hope City Council held a meeting at Good Hope City Hall.  The meeting was for information...

COLD SPRINGS - Considered one of the hardest working high school basketball players in the area, Cold Springs' Emme Willoughby will look to her...

CULLMAN - The City of Cullman approved some high-dollar items at last night’s city council meeting. Chief among them were the awarding of bids...

CULLMAN COUNTY -  A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last...

Students get hands-on with a well-equipped firefighter. HANCEVILLE - From Nov. 14-17, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is hosting its eighth annual "Let's Pretend Hospital"...

BLOUNTSVILLE - It was a tough night for the Saints and Lady Saints, with both teams falling on the road at J.B. Pennington. J.B. Pennington...

ARLEY - Getting control of the fourth quarter by a 22-7 advantage, the Good Hope Raiders remain undefeated one week into the new basketball...

Use your newly gilded pumpkin with rustic or shabby chic decorations, or as a formal centerpiece. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14 If you bought pumpkins and...

NATION - When the college world turned on their collective televisions Saturday morning, the college football playoffs were pretty much set with most top...

The Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program earned its fifth overall and third first-time 100 percent pass rate for graduates taking their...

CULLMAN - Jay Maynor, 43, of Cullman pleaded guilty today in Cullman County Circuit Court to murder and attempted murder, charges stemming from the...

Pictured L-R: Dr. Donald E. Green, Kay Callan, Mayor Jacobs, JoAnne Minnitt CULLMAN - Cullman’s retired educators were recently recognized with a proclamation signed by...

  CULLMAN - Family, friends and local residents gathered this weekend to raise funds for a local 23-month-old girl who has captured the heart of...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Good Hope's new basketball coach Drew Adams must be thinking he is in a dream and will not want to wake...

Look for grasses and twisted twigs for your arrangements. Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 13: Little things add up when preparing for holiday dinners. There is so...

Grass fire in Crane Hill community on Sunday (photo supplied by reader Mary Laskody) Updated 11/14/16 at 8:18 a.m. At this time all fires within Cullman...

ADDISON - Knowing they would be given a challenge for the entire game, the Addison Bulldogs stood up and passed the test Friday in...

From the Files of 1903: Miss Agnes Imbusch has entered Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Maude Jones left yesterday to enter school in Nashville. Professor...

Tori Partridge CULLMAN - Local education reform activist Tori Partridge, 17, of Phelan held an open forum recently at Victim Services of Cullman to discuss...

Succulents require little care, and they reward you with beautiful foliage and occasional blooms. The popularity of succulents has exploded over the past couple of...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Ducks Unlimited (CCDU) held their annual banquet Thursday evening at Terry Pines County Club to raise funds for waterfowl protection...

Give your centerpiece a lift with a small stump, adding dried flowers, leaves or small pumpkins to hide any uneven spots. This gives your...

OAKVILLE - Local runners Leahrose Mami of St. Bernard, Camilla Chambers of Holly Pond and Alex McDonald from Fairview made a lasting impression Saturday...

OAKVILLE - Cold Springs' quest to three-peat as the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 1A/2A cross country state champs was denied Saturday by...

Museum Events Coordinator Julie Burks and Trust VP Bo Osborn CULLMAN - If you see strangers wandering around Cullman this weekend, staring at old buildings...

CULLMAN COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash southwest of Dodge City when the vehicle he was driving...

DANVILLE – Even though it is still early, there is something different about the Good Hope Raiders this season. They are more confident and...

MONTGOMERY – The holiday season is officially here, and retailers are ready for their busiest few weeks of the year. This year, the Alabama Retail...

ADDISON - Big plays by Zayne Guthrie and Gage Gilliland early in the third quarter enabled the No. 3 ranked Addison Bulldogs to come...

OAKVILLE - Two schools that have battled each other through the regular season now get one final opportunity to go at it with the...

Retired Navy Rear Admiral Jack Natter, Marine vet Roy Drinkard and Fr. Bede Marcy.  Fr. Bede holds Drinkard's 1938 SBPS diploma. CULLMAN - On Friday...

Countdown Corner If you have ever waited until the last minute to do your Thanksgiving shopping, you know the strain that comes when you put...

WEST POINT - It was a unique morning on the campus of West Point High School Thursday when students and faculty alike paid homage...