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Alabama Farm Credit champions partnership to fight hunger through local donation program CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit is supporting an innovative partnership that unites...

Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its history with a Centennial Sanctuary Celebration...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of...

Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...

HANCEVILLE,  Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Systems Engineering Technology (SET) degree program is set to expand, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and faculty at St. Bernard Preparatory School have mobilized to support hurricane relief efforts, with a focus on aiding the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack will host its first public event, the Obstacle Course Play Day, on Oct. 12, from 9...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 7, at which time the council commenced...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...

St. Bernard Preparatory School proudly hosted its second annual poster contest for the school year theme, with this year’s message coming from Psalm 27:14:...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At the Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of the Fairview Town Council, the main topic of discussion was the progress on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...

Cullman County 4-H hosts Youth Pet Show at fair CULLMAN, Ala. – With great pets comes great responsibility to show them to the world. Contestants...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2024 shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to the annual celebration — an increase of over 13,000 from...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a Resolution...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour. This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened. Opening ceremonies took place on the main...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this...

CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - "Oktoberfest comes alive for kids at Kinderbereich, the Kids’ Zone at Cullman Oktoberfest." This year’s Kids’ Zone promises to be bigger...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Day at Cullman Oktoberfest is set for Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offering a packed morning of activities,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - “Help us, help them.” Bethlehem West Baptist Church (BWBC) is stepping up to assist communities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, that were recently...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Doug Doggett Jewelers will host a special buying event in Cullman, offering the public a chance to sell valuables for immediate...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Frios Gourmet Pops this week announced the upcoming launch of Frios Plus, its new protein-packed line of pops, offering up to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep....

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

DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...

ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation announces that registration is open for its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon & Auction to...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The fifth annual Little Pink Dress event, benefiting the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. (CCBBF), is set to take place...

CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  The City of Cullman Economic Development Agency has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen recently announced that the sample ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election are now available...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hay People have arrived; the crisp air is soon to follow and fall is alive in Cullman. With the changing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Federation scholarship program cultivates future of Alabama agriculture AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists.  Seventy-seven...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School are gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology by mastering the use of micropipettes in their AP...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair. SR-91 in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cullman’s OktoFURfest Oct. 5 CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest will host a special event for dog lovers during this year’s festivities – OktoFURfest. The event...

CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...

CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...

CULLMAN, Ala. – In hopes of expanding its services, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) wants to hear from you! Director Amber Thornton said,...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 21, marked Baileyton’s fourth annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Live music filled the air as attendees strolled...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation recently provided $200,000 for enhancements to the Cullman Regional Maternity Center. The funding will be used to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to  Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November. Owner...

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), recently named Mekenze Wilson of Dodge City, Alabama, the champion of its 25th Annual Biscuit Bake-Off. In addition...

UA Early College students named to summer 2024 Director's List TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 28, and an important outreach effort is planned to share...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman has been selected for one of the most prestigious federal education awards in the country.The Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday, Sept. 23, appointed Sgt. Joey Duncan as the new chief of the Cullman Police Department....

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

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center...

JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a ladder truck this fall. Fire Chief Clint Thrasher said the truck...

CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College crowned its new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during competitions held at the Betty...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate this week visited local nonprofit Hope Horses, presented the organization with $10,000. Pate said...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sept. 17, 2024, various Cullman County and city school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the...

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -  Cassandra Peterson of Holly Pond is one of seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday, Sept. 16, passed a $1.9 million 2025 budget, including projected expenses from the Town’s three...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the Cullman Police Department  this week hosted five German police officers who are participating in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mason Oakley, 1, a joyful and bright baby from Cullman, is currently a contestant in the Baby of the Year contest,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center is gearing up for an action-packed weekend with the highly anticipated Monster Truck Wars, happening...

CULLMAN, Ala. – During the work session preceding the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Facilities and Equipment Manager Shane Bailey...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Guy Hunt Library will host a special event featuring local author Vada Hightower on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family is left clinging to threads of normalcy after an intense lightning strike devastated their home.  On Friday night, Sept....