Town of South Vinemont set to create planning commission  

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VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance that would form a planning commission.    “The whole thing about this...

Cullman County Schools names Salazar, Smith 2024 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools would like to congratulate the 2024 Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year.  Elementary Teacher of the Year: Kristy Salazar, librarian, Parkside School  Kristy...

Cullman County VOAD opening additional warming stations Jan. 15-16 

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is pleased to announce it will be able to open four warming stations Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 15-16 as the temperatures reach...

Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth Nail’s resignation in December. The council appointed Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy...

Relay For Life kicking off Jan. 18 to gear up for April events 

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Relay For Life of Cullman County, known for hosting an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research, has announced the dates and locations for its 2024 season....

Obituary: Teresa Ann Elkins

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Teresa Ann Elkins, 63, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 19, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Elbert and Lockcile Clark Elkins. Visitation will...

Obituary: Jessie L. Hawkins

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Graveside service for Jessie L. Hawkins, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cullman City Cemetery. She will be buried next to the love of her...

Fenwick Food Group acquires Alabama-based Wickles Pickles  

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands Inc. has acquired Wickles Pickles, an iconic and beloved Alabama brand.  Fenwick Food Group is an operating platform for food businesses and includes Alabama-based...

Pet of the week: Rufus the Red 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Rufus the Red, an approximately 3-year-old male Aussie mix with a rustic red coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.   Rufus maintains a solid medium energy level and enjoys...

Obituary: Katherine Mae Patterson

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Katherine Mae Patterson, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Russellville Hospital. She was born on April 20,1938 to James Ellis Ragsdale and Lizzie Pugh Ragsdale. Katherine loved to crochet...