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Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom
Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson.
CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.”...
Shedd Kills Two County Commission Bills in the House
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, led the way on Thursday to kill two legislative bills in the Alabama House of Representatives that...
Cullman Co. Bosom Buddies to Host Colors of Cancer Day April...
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the...
YPCullman- New Group for Cullman’s Young Professionals
We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually...
Information Session Planned for Future Truck Drivers
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Kevin Dewitt Garner yesterday for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession...
Fifth Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
CULLMAN - Now is the time for Alabama residents to check their severe weather kits to ensure their readiness for this year’s storm season.
The...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament at Wallace State-Hanceville Feb. 18-20,...
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20...
Obituary: John D. Tucker
Funeral services for John D. Tucker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall....
Fourth Annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day
CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring...
WSCC softball finishes strong on Texas road trip; WSCC men’s golf...
Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace...
Unfortunate History for Local Teams and the Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional...
Council meeting highlights big news for town’s volunteer fire department
Fire Engine Four is shown along with new gear.
GARDEN CITY - Garden City Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Garden City...
Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold...
Obituary: Hilda Jean Pelt Mays
Hilda Jean Pelt Mays, 70 of Hamilton, entered into rest on February 15, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Mays was born March 21, 1945. She...
Obituary: Dodge Roland Davis
Funeral services for Dodge Roland Davis will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Wednesday,...
Obituary: Jean F. Sims
Arrangements for Jean F. Sims are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Danita Key Henson
Arrangements for Danita Key Henson are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Jerry Edward Hill, Sr.
Funeral services for Jerry Edward Hill, Sr., age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Etha Baptist...
Obituary: Henry L. Taylor
Funeral services for Henry L. Taylor, 96, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist...
UPDATE: New Bridge on Hwy. 278 and Co. Rd. 1147
Photo shows County Road 1147 (Old Highway 278) this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Update (Feb. 17): "For public safety, barriers and no trespassing signs were...
Nasty Weather Can’t Dampen 13th Annual Empty Bowls
You know, everybody’s $10 ticket tonight will buy $70.00 worth of food which will go to the food bank.”
Tanya Shearer, Empty Bowls
CULLMAN - The...
Original Seventh Street Baptist Church Bell Rings Throughout Cullman Once More
Our church history department has a newspaper article written around 1980 which states, in part, that the bell had been misplaced when the present...
Obituary: Betty Gelene McDearmond
Funeral services for Betty Gelene McDearmond, age 83, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Donald Ray Smith
A memorial service for Donald Ray Smith, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Mt. Zion...
Obituary: Ernestine McGuire Whitman
Ernestine McGuire Whitman, 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 14, 2016 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Whitman was born June 19, 1940. Mrs....
Madison Academy Lady Mustangs Overpower Holly Pond in Sub-Regional Play
HOLLY POND - Having to come on the road for a Class 3A Sub-Regional after they were stunned at home in the area title...
Sub-Regionals: Lady Aggies Lose a Heartbreaker
HUNTSVILLE- On a dreary, chilly, rain-soaked night, Fairview made the hour-plus drive up Interstate 65 to take on Columbia in sub-regional action to see...
St. Bernard Prep Chinese Class’s Spring Festival This Friday
Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event.
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing...
CHS Tennis Action
Photo shows Emily Mullins.
CULLMAN - Cullman High varsity tennis teams played well on Thursday and Friday with impressive wins over 7A Hazel Green and...
Cold Springs Begins Journey Toward Wallace, Birmingham
BREMEN - It is simple, win and you are in, lose and you go home. This is the situation facing both Cold Springs basketball...
Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative Pageants at CHS over the...
Photo shows (l-r) Brooke Edwards, Miss Southerner 2016; Brittni Watts, 3rd Alternate; Jayla Crawford, 1st Alternate, Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality; and Chloe Weston,...
New in Town: Warren’s Home Decor
The shop is in a house and decorated like inside a home. We want to give the customer a homey feel when they are...
Area Tournament Wrap-up
CULLMAN - It has been a busy week for local hoops. New area champions were crowned all over Cullman County as teams now prepare...
Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty
Photo shows Edwin Emanual Brenner, left and Tangy Bodie, right.
CULLMAN – A couple was charged with one count each of cruelty to animals –...
Obituary: Michael Richard Scavarda
Funeral Services for Michael Richard Scavarda, age 60, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel....
CP&R Hosts Youth Archery Tourney
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation hosted a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament at the Cullman Civic Center on...
Obituary: Dexter Blake Taylor
Funeral service for Dexter Blake Taylor, 25, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 16th, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Obituary: Verlia Absher Jones Honeycutt
Funeral services for Verlia Absher Jones Honeycutt, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Ernestine Whitman
Ernestine Whitman entered into rest February 14, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Velvie E. Thornton
Funeral arrangements for Velvie E. Thornton are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mikey Tanner, Children’s Pastor at Renovation Church
Our church is incredible and our vision is simple: Love, Lead, Connect. We meet people right where they are just like Jesus did.”
Mikey Tanner, children’s...
Tanner Tops Cold Springs in Overtime to Win 2A, Area 14...
COLD SPRINGS - Tanner was able to take advantage of missed opportunities by Cold Springs in overtime Saturday night that allowed the Rattlers to...
Obituary: Gene Edward Davis
Mr. Gene Edward Davis, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was best...
Obituary: Billy Ray Baker
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baker, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Elaine Willingham Crowned 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theater. Ms. Elaine...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Cole
Graveside Services for Patricia Ann Cole, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Myra Johns Boyd
Funeral services for Myra Johns Boyd, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Russellville Takes 5A, Area 14 Title from West Point
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Will Have “Downton Abbey” Theme
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to...
Aderholt Bill Will Make it Easier for States to Drug Test...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (4th District), today released a statement on introducing HR 4540, a bill that enables states to drug...
No. 17 Wallace State men outlast No. 16 Marion Military Institute...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball outlasted Marion Military Institute in their nationally-ranked showdown Thursday night, gutting out a 49-46 victory at Tom Drake...
Obituary: John Murl Rucks
Funeral services for John Murl Rucks, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gary Allen Manley
Gary Allen Manley, 75, of Arley, entered into rest on February 9, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Manley was born...
3A Area 10 Championship
HOLLY POND - 24 hours removed from their semifinal games, four teams took the court at Holly Pond to determine the 3A Area 10...
Walk MS: Cullman on March 19
CULLMAN - Walk MS is happening in Cullman on March 19 at 9 a.m. The annual walk, which raises funds and awareness for Multiple...
Color Me Cullman 5k, Registration Open Now!
CULLMAN - As winter fades away and spring is ushered in, so, too, does the overwhelming amount of pastel-colored everything. But, the Color Me...
ALDOT monitoring U.S. 278 bridge at Kugler Creek, seeking measures for...
EMA has been assured by ALDOT that there is no immediate threat to public safety."
Phyllis Little, director Cullman County EMA
HUNTSVILLE – Alabama Department of Transportation...
Wallace State Continuing Education to offer Physical Therapy Aide program
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program...
3A Area 10 Tournament Action
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is...
Marion Military Institute & Wallace State’s men’s programs set for nationally-ranked...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and...
West Point Turns Back Fairview, Now Looks to Face Russellville for...
WEST POINT - Victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium returned to the West Point Warriors after they ended the regular season last week with consecutive...
County Road Department Makes Big Purchase
CULLMAN - Recently, the Cullman County Road Department took delivery of a one-man pothole patcher.
The machine, which cost the county fund $197,000, was approved...
Obituary: Trooper Layne Lively
Funeral services for Trooper Layne Lively will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from...
Obituary: James G. Cooper
Mr. James G. Cooper Celebration of Life Services for James G. Cooper, age 75 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February...
Cullman Before John Cullmann
Some local historians simply refuse to believe that there were Georgians, Tennesseans and South Carolinians who lived here for decades before migrating west. After...
Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Berth to 5A, Area 14 Title Game
MOULTON – Fairview Lady Aggies basketball coach Mary Lauren Hartline stayed around the Lawrence County High School Gymnasium Monday night to scout her next...
Meek Lady Tigers Escape Upset with Last-Second Win Over St. Bernard
ARLEY – Upset alert was intact Tuesday night with the St. Bernard Lady Saints on the verge of stunning the No. 1 seed Meek...
Vinemont Town Hall Will Not Move to Scout House, For Now
We’re doing our best to work this thing out. We never intended for the Scouts not to have use of that building. Our idea...
Wallace State baseball wins weekend series against Volunteer State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2)...
St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami State Champion in 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track...
Basketball Tournaments Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
4A Area 10 @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
5A Area 15 @ West Point
Postponed until Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
The 2A Area 14 Girls' Tournament @ Tanner
Postponed until...
Obituary: Sharon Willner Glaser
A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon Willner Glaser, 73 of Cullman, will be 4 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at St. John’s Evangelical...
Obituary: Alfredo Martin Santos
Funeral Services for Alfredo Martin Santos, age 33 of Fairview, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King
Funeral services for Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King, age 77 of Mt. Hope, Alabama, will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Cullman EMS to Host Chili Cook-Off Feb. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s CEMS Ambulance Service is hosting a new event, the 9-1-1 Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11...
Wake up with “a.m. LIVE” on Cullman’s Live 95.5
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so...
Tuesday Night’s Vinemont Town Hall Meeting Set to Be a Showdown
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout...
Obituary: Edward Conrad Rice
Funeral services for Edward Conard Rice, 72, of Bremen will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner to Benefit Cullman Caring for...
It is all about preventing and stopping hunger in our community.”
Nancy Bryant, assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls...
U.S. Senate Hopeful McConnell, Commission Chairman Candidates Speak at Forum Saturday...
Intercession; I need your prayer because this country has a heart problem. We’ve got to have people who will stand up for what is...
CHS Results from Second Day of State Indoor Track Meet
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today...
Tour the Pacific Northwest with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a...
Obituary: Annie Marie Makemson
Mrs. Annie Marie Makemson of Gold Ridge went home to her Lord on February 5, 2016. She was 82 years old. She was born...
Cullman’s Deadly Duo Leads Bearcats to Victory
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in...
Wallace State baseball drops season opener; WSCC basketball teams record ACCC...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman...
CRMC Employees “Go Red” on National Wear Red Day
Photo: CRMC employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN - February is National Heart Month, and...
Cullman High Athletes Shine on First Day of State Indoor Track...
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day...
Restoration underway at St. Bernard Library
Photo shows a helicopter delivering HVAC units to the top of the Heidrich Building at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Construction crews arrived the first...
Obituary: Martha May McKoy
Funeral service for Martha May McKoy will be held on Saturday, February 06, 2016 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Aggies Take Momentum into Postseason After Fourth Straight Victory
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the...
Lady Broncos fall, Broncos win
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the...
Hanceville loses nail-biter
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Nine; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful...
February is Love My Library Month at CCPL
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of...
Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY...
Wallace State baseball opens 2016 season Friday, featuring experienced roster
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community...
Report: State Auditor Gives Rebuttal to Gov. Bentley’s State of the...
Photo shows Gov. Robert Bentley, left; State Auditor Jim Zeigler, right
MONTGOMERY - In an unusual move, a Republican elected official gave a rebuttal to...
Saving Cpl. Kenneth Beasley
Photo shows Beasley with his granddaughter many years ago. His granddaughter is now 18-years-old.
CULLMAN – Jeremy Hogan is known for helping fellow Marines, but...
