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PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Basketball season is always special in Cold Springs’: Zane...
BREMEN, Ala. – Last season was another fun one for the Cold Springs Eagles and they finished the year strong. Junior Zane Brown talked...
Urologist Matthew Young joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified urologist Matthew Young, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Young is a recognized expert in robotic surgery, having been...
Comeback kids: Auburn erases 7-run deficit in series-clinching, walk-off win
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn outscored Mississippi State by seven runs in the last four innings to complete its comeback and clinch the series with a...
Obituary: JM Parker
Mr. JM Parker passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1941, to Thomas Raymond and Hettie...
Obituary: Leslie Cason Williamson
Leslie Cason Williamson, born Jan. 17, 1966, passed away to Heaven on April 22, 2023.
Leslie is preceded in death by her parents, James Corlis...
March 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Weathering storms
“Every storm, no matter how big and strong, passes eventually. Just know and remember that your spirit is much bigger and stronger than any...
Alan Crisologo of Cullman elected to UA SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently announced its official Spring 2023 SGA Election results and the following students were elected to either...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1930
From the files of 1920
The new sheriff of Cullman County appointed by Governor Thomas E. Kilby is Mr. J.W. Lambert of the Welti Community....
CCSO welcomes 2 new deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday, April 20, welcomed two newly sworn-in deputies.
Deputy Nelson Hernandez and Deputy Francisco Ayala...
Obituary: Jackie Harris
Funeral service for Jackie Harris, age 87, of Lawrenceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Students sign letters of intent with WSCC applied technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Together with dozens of other NC3 Leadership Schools across the country, Wallace State Community College hosted its fifth NC3 National Letter of Intent...
1,100-plus 4th graders enjoy Water Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 1,100 area fourth graders on Friday, April 21, attended the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water”...
Chamber recognizes Students, Teachers of the Year
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that teacher Amanda Stidham is a teacher at East Elementary School. She is a teacher at...
‘Newsies’ debuts; last shows today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts debuted its production of the musical “Newsies” Thursday night. The last two performances are today, Saturday,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats collect wins over New Hope, Priceville
Cullman 11 - New Hope 3 (Softball)
New Hope struck first in their opening at-bats as a two-run home run with one out gave them...
Tree Commission discusses achievements, plans for future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
City Arborist Charles Chandler reported that several trees on...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to round 2 with 3-1 win...
KIMBERLY, Ala. – After splitting the first two matchups with the Blue Devils Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Mortimer Jordan Friday afternoon for...
Obituary: Sarah Jane Barnett Jones
Visitation for Sarah Jane Barnett Jones, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at...
CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking new volunteers due to steadily rising caseload. The volunteers work closely with...
Grant aims to help WSCC students overcome or prevent relationship violence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Megan Montgomery Foundation recently awarded Wallace State Community College a grant to educate students about healthy and unhealthy relationships. The...
County commission declares National Library Week, Small Business Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday declared April 23-29, 2023, National Library Week in the county.
Chairman Jeff Clemons nominated Tanya Allcorn...
Murder conviction in 2018 hit-and-run death of Holly Pond’s Bradley Ray...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Morris, Alabama, man was convicted of reckless murder on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Cullman County. Brett Steven Amerson’s conviction...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope shuts out East Lawrence 16-0, Thursday scoring...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the East Lawrence Lady Eagles in a Thursday afternoon softball matchup. It was all Lady Raiders from...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits 1st round matchups at Mortimer Jordan,...
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road Thursday night to face Mortimer Jordan in the opening round of the 6A State Playoffs and...
Obituary: Ona Mae Payne
Ona Mae Payne, age 96, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Visitation...
Obituary: Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson
Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson, age 101, passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1921 in Dora, AL to the...
Obituary: German Maqueda Martinez
German Maqueda Martinez, 67, of Hanceville, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his residence.
German was born on June 1, 1955 in Jacala Hidalgo,...
Obituary: John Franklin Claborn
John Franklin Claborn, age 76, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.
He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Houston, Alabama. He...
Obituary: Carolyn Sue Sivley
Carolyn Sue Sivley, age 79, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home. She was born December 23, 1943 in Muncie,...
Obituary: Ernest Phillip Guthery
Ernest Phillip Guthery, 73, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15,...
Arkadelphia man convicted of murder in wife’s 2021 death
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 20, 2023, convicted Thomas Leon McClellan of murder for the Jan. 27, 2021, slaying...
Relationships built at Wallace State last long past graduation
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Mary Beth Sellers graduated from Wallace State...
Baileyton set to host 3rd annual Family Fun Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The third annual Baileyton Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Baileyton Park....
City school board recognizes EES Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the...
‘You can do anything if you set a goal and stick...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope eighth grader Katie Parrish and she shared a lot about what all...
4th Congressional District Art Competition winners honored
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Winners of theFourth Congressional District Art Competition were honored Monday at a ceremony at the Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and...
CATA students machine parts for International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students, through NASA’s High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program, machined components...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie
Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Guthrie was born at...
Spotlight on seniors in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gather on the third Monday of each month at the Vinemont Community Center for fellowship and a meal,...
WSCC Sonography program information session set for April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is hosting an online information session on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m....
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: ‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Leila Pearl...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Eighth grader Leila Pearl was a part of another great cross country season for Cold Springs and she talked about what...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy class nears graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April...
Bloomin’ Festival this weekend!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Craft Fair is this Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman handles Pinson Valley on senior night 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host Pinson Valley and celebrated senior night with an 11-1 win over the...
Good Hope’s Arnold lands on 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fifty-two of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Motley Grimes
Kathy Marie Motley Grimes, 55, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
She was born Oct. 21, 1967 in Geneva, Alabama to...
Obituary: Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson
Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: BG Wendell Arthur Childs (ret)
Wendell was called home to join his parents Charlie and Myrtle Young Childs, and sisters Beverly Childs Jones and Nell Childs Johnson on April...
Elizabeth St. John exhibition opens at Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring paintings...
WSCC Big Band Dance set for April 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 21, at the Burrow...
PET OF THE WEEK: Read a mystery with Agatha by your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Agatha, a female Anatolian Shepherd estimated to be about 3 years old with a toasted caramel coat, is available for adoption...
Flourish raises $9K-plus at Spring Fling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, a nonprofit dedicated to life coaching and mentorship for individuals with disabilities, was proud to host its first-ever...
City reports 15% revenue increase; Ivey to attend Hwy. 157 dedication
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom at Monday night’s council meeting reported that the City’s general fund revenues have increased by...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point rolls past Fairview 14-4, Bearcats take 21-13...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies made the trip over to West Point for some Monday night softball action and it was even...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4 to secure...
BREMEN, Ala. – For the fifth consecutive season, the West Point Warriors are Cullman County Tournament Champions and they had to hold off a...
Obituary: Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock
Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock also known as “Granny Brock” went to her heavenly home on April 14 2023 at the age 101....
Obituary: Jesse Elvin McCoy
Funeral service for Jesse Elvin McCoy, age 96, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Rock Creek Baptist...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Freeman
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Freeman will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Johnson Grove Church. Andy Coffey and Morris Helton will...
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in...
Obituary: Thomas Blake Stevens
Thomas Blake Stevens, age 46, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sep....
PREP BASEBALL: State playoffs set to begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The postseason has arrived, and five local teams are preparing to compete in this year’s playoff field. Addison, Hanceville and Cullman...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be patient’: Good Hope’s Aubrey Scott recaps 8th eighth...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Cross Country and Track & Field season have been successful ones at Good Hope High School this year and eighth...
WSCC Dental Hygiene Clinic hosting open house April 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program will host an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 9-11 a.m. in the...
Obituary: Michael Callan, 72
Funeral service for Michael Callan, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Cullman Church of Christ...
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Codebreaker’s Secret’ by Sara Ackerman
“The Codebreaker’s Secret” has dual timelines. One takes place in the 1940s and the other in the 1960s. Isobel Cooper is a cryptanalyst during World War...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Alabama folktales
The collector’s edition of “WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale I set in 1870s Colonial Cullman, was birthed this week. (Signed copies available at Leldon’s in the...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope, Fairview, Cold Springs advance on day...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament officially began Saturday afternoon at Cold Springs High School and day one was packed with...
Obituary: Douglas Wayne Mayfield
Douglas Wayne Mayfield, 66, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 14, 2023. Mr. Mayfield was born in Michigan, to John Hugh and Ruth...
Obituary: Letha Sproull Heatherly
Our “Lee Lee” will always remain in our hearts.
Letha was born to Ray and Ellene Sproull in Birmingham Alabama where she grew and graduated...
R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in...
Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship to have lasting impact on WSCC Dental...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 20 students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College were given $500 scholarships from the Jane...
‘The Wonderful World of Water’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Water Systems of Cullman County on Friday, April 21, will host the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of...
CHS to debut ‘Newsies’ April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Performing Arts, including the Cullman High School Theatre Department and Choir, will debut its production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April...
Cullman County’s Haynes Farm named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during...
Joshua Howell sworn in as new Hanceville police chief
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday,...
‘He’s the man, you know?’
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman earns 11-4 road win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very...
Obituary: Mary Green
Mary Green, 91, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Cullman Regional.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 17, 2023, from...
Obituary: Danny Steven Nekvasil
Danny Steven Nekvasil, age 76, of Moulton, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 26, 1946,...
Obituary: Luford Harold Farmer
Luford Harold Farmer was born in Cullman, Alabama to Glen and Dura Farmer on July 15, 1941. Harold had three sisters, Glynell Farmer Leathers, Margarett...
Wallace State Nursing holding information session April 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education will hold an Exploring Nursing at WSSCC Information Session on Monday, April 24,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always keep your head held high’: Holly Pond’s Kalli...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Freshman Kalli Ham cheered on the Holly Pond varsity team and talked about that experience, plus what she learned, and...
CCCDC hosting Cullman Family Expo happening this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15,...
WSCC Health Information Technology program information session April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces the Health Information Technology program will host an information session Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m....
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond, Addison collect Thursday night wins
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single...
PREP BASEBALL: Russellville takes area series over West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – After falling in a 12-11 nailbiter in the series opener at Russellville Tuesday, West Point returned home on a windy...
Obituary: Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore
Funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Center Grove...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Fuson
Bobby Wayne Fuson, 71, of Addison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Cullman surrounded by his family.
Bobby...
Obituary: Willa Frances Faulkner
Willa Frances Faulkner, 84, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1938...
WSCC: Simpson to share impact nurses had on his family at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Before his youngest son Brody was born with a congenital heart defect, Wallace State alumnus Jason Simpson had a passing knowledge...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always speak life into each other’: Holly Pond’s Blakely...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond ninth grader Blakely Baggett. Baggett talked about her first year cheering on...
Goat Island celebrating 7th anniversary this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, April 15, Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its seventh anniversary. Named after Goat Island on Smith Lake, Goat Island...
Fairview High debuts esports team
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School debuted esports this year, with coaches David Brooks and Clay Morrison. The regular season concluded last week.
“We...
CPD warns local women to use caution
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday released a statement warning local women to use caution while shopping.
The CPD said it...
Obituary: Jimmy Maples
Funeral Service for Jimmy Maples, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mt. Olive Bible Based...
South Vinemont council talks 4th of July
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday discussed the town’s Fourth of July event.
During its work session, the council mulled...
Wallace State Women’s Golf win NJCAA District Title; Men’s Golf runner-up...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the National Junior College Athletic Association District title on Tuesday, with Aidan Haithcock...
Obituary: Gary Wayne McQuarry
Gary Wayne McQuarry, 76, of Double Springs, passed away April 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 6,...
