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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is set to launch two innovative degree programs within the College of Health Professions and Wellness...

Crane Hill’s Jordan Moore makes Mississippi College President's List CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Students in Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program recently won second place in the Phillips Machinist Student Competition sponsored...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Registration is now open for summer career training courses offered through Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dental Arts has teamed up with Cullman's Little Pantry to host a community food drive aimed at combating hunger in Cullman....

Cullman County Public Library System kick-off event June 5 CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is gearing up for an exciting start...

Funeral Service for Lula Mae Spradlin, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Senior Citizens Fish O' Rama is set to take place on Friday, June 6, at Veterans...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...

Phase 1 of Smith Lake destination resort complete CRANE HILL, Ala. - Lewis Smith Lake, with its vast expanse of over 21,000 acres of waters,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of  high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has rolled out its new mass notification system – Everbridge Mass Notification – and...

Lee Ann Sutherland, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte...

Dorothy Margaret (Eck) South, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Dorothy was born in Ohio on August 16,...

Melissa Smith Collum, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on the afternoon of May 28, 2024, at the age of 54. Mrs. Collum was born...

Funeral Service for Irene Alice Zehr, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Missionary...

June Claire Pate, age 82 of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born, June 8, 1941,...

Funeral Service for Bryon Dale McNiel, age 54 of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Funeral service for Barry Lynn Jacobs, age 64, of Cullman, is Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...

Funeral service for Irene Morris Netherton, age 70, of Vinemont, is Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently hosted its 2024 graduation, recognizing students who earned their General Education Development (GED)...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has promoted Tony Crider to head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams, President Dr....

Semester II - 2024 St. Bernard Middle School Honor Roll Seventh grade Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Eighth grade Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli St. Bernard...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival in downtown Hanceville proved to be a huge success despite the morning rains that initially threatened...

Funeral services for Mildred Ann Crawford-Marion, 72, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Saturday June 1st at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished. Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded...

WEST POINT, Ala. – Two West Point High School student duos have qualified for The Bass Federation 15th annual High School Fishing World Finals...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Tennessee man is facing a murder charge for his role in a high-speed pursuit and wreck that left a Crane...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Joseph Simmons to lead the women’s basketball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today. “We are...

Juanita Tankersley Haynes, born October 13, 1931, a lifelong resident of Fairview, Alabama, passed away at her home on May 28, 2024, at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Marye Stiefelmeyer Tolbert, 78, formally of Cullman, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her daughter’s home in San Francisco California. Ms. Tolbert is...

Timothy Dudley Walker, age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born April 30, 1961, in Cullman, Alabama, son of Wanda...

JoAnne Phillips Bates, 79, passed away suddenly of Pulmonary Embolism on Friday, May 24, 2024.   Her funeral officiated by Elder Don McPherson, will be...

Funeral Service for Steven Dwayne Gilley, age 44 of Phil Campbell, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cullman Heritage...

Celebration of Life Service for Ellarea C. Dickson, age 77 of Crane Hill, will be at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 31, 2024. Visitation...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the first time in program history, Auburn men's golf will play for a national championship as the Tigers used all...

Dustin Douglas Canter, age 29, of Cullman, passed from this life on May 23, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.  Cullman Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and its workers are deeply committed to their motto, “School may be out,...

Helen Patricia Denton Gorff, age 73, of Cullman Helen Patricia Denton Gorff, age 73, of Cullman passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2024,...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigned, effective immediately, at the council’s April meeting, leaving place 3 open. On Monday, June 3, the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern College held its final commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24, in Bill Battle Coliseum, celebrating 245 members of the Class...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities across the county will be plentiful over the next few months. Cullman is home to a large...

BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St....

Cullman community honors fallen heroes CULLMAN, Ala. - Set against the backdrop of monuments commemorating various wars and the lives lost in them, the Disabled...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As summer sets in, it's a time of joy and relaxation for many families. However, for some, it can also bring...

James Esburn Hays, 86, of Cullman, Alabama, was born on September 14, 1937, in Blount County, Alabama, to the late Hubert T. and Velma...

William Morrell Self passed away Saturday May 25, 2024.  A Cullman County native, Mr. Self was born April 23, 1941, son of William Loys Self...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. -  Five Alabama 4-H members are among the 25 students selected nationwide to attend the inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy. The academy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Kindergartners at Cullman City Primary School on Tuesday, May 21, presented “Lemonade!” a 20-minute musical for friends and family to mark...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont, local business the Man Cave Market and Cullman real estate agent Richard Neese are coming together to improve,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday, May 22, at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. The gathering was...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers gathered at the Cullman City Cemetery on Friday, May 24, to honor those who served in the United States Armed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - CrossFit gyms across the country are gearing up for the annual "Murph" event, a workout held in honor of U.S. Navy...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, approved plans for engineering services for the reconstruction...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office has a new assistant district attorney. Cullman County DA Champ Crocker recently announced the hiring...

Funeral services for Michael Yeager, 63, of Simcoe will be 2 p.m. Sunday May 26th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...

Joan Burleson, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  Joan graduated from Holly Pond High School in 1958. She had...

It is with earthly sorrow but Heavenly joy that we announce the everlasting life of Helen Faye White Williams. Helen went Home to the...

Lora Jane Bartlett, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time.

Visitation for Gloria Jeanette Miller age 61 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Cullman...

Norma Purvis Quick, age 89 of Crane Hill, AL passed away on May 22, 2024.  Norma is preceded in death by her husband, James Euell...

Arno “Trey” Lamb, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. Trey was born in Hawaii on September 14, 1983, to Arno...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Monday, May 20, heard a very positive update from Superintendent...

Updated at 6:34 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman was killed in south Cullman Friday morning when the vehicle she was driving was...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Honey Baked Ham Company this week announced it has signed an agreement with existing franchisee, Andy Gaghagen, to bring the store...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) softball coach Megan Curry to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024...

WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team will attend the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' High School National Championship Tournament...

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – The two anglers who dominated their respective groups during the Qualifying Round at General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass...

We bid farewell to Larry Gene Eason of Hampton, Virginia, born in Birmingham, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 16, 2024,...

Teresa Darlene Nichols of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Tuesday May 21, 2024.   She is preceded in death by her parents Bobby Gene and Gail...

Graveside service for Wayne Falkner, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Cullman Memory Gardens with Garrett...

Funeral Service for Cathy Speegle, age 59 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...

Funeral service for Haskel Ray Berry will be on Saturday May 25, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at...

Funeral services for Charles Hosmer, 85, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday May 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Eight seniors from Cullman County accepted positions with various companies at the inaugural North Alabama Academy of Craft Training (ACT) signing...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation anticipates a higher than usual number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways this weekend as Memorial Day...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Prior to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) monthly meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized multiple student-athletes and scholars for...

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 21, 2023) – Despite locking up a spot in the Knockout Round of General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 at the Kissimmee Chain of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently congratulated Officer Zane Pounders for successfully completing Traffic Homicide Investigation parts one and two.  Chief David Nassetta...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The highly anticipated annual Dinner on First event once again exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds on Saturday, May 18, and raising a record...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The annual Kids Fish O' Rama tournament is set to take place Friday, May 24, at Veterans Park in Hanceville. Open...

Dwight Lee Garrett, of Fairview, died May 6 while visiting his daughter and grandsons in Mobile. Dwight was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but spent...

Melba Kay Pigg, age 90 of the Sardis Community, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Cullman Regional Center surrounded by her loved...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 20, 2024, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire...

Peggy Joyce Thompson Sims, 86, of Vinemont, Alabama passed on from this life on May 20, 2024, at 10:16 a.m.  Funeral services will be on...

Keith Sexton, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  No services are scheduled at this time. 

Retha Johnson, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.  No services are scheduled at this time. 

William Herbert Fuqua, age 77, of Joppa, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  No services are scheduled at this time.