Monthly Archives: July 2026
Arrests and Incidents reported July 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Patsy Jo Wilson
Patsy Jo Wilson, age 74, passed on June 15, 2026; born May 11, 1952, of Cullman, Alabama.
Patsy Jo was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Timmy Lemark Hines
Funeral service for Timmy Lemark Hines, age 63 of Cullman, is Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Obituary: Winford Charles Gregory
Winford Charles Gregory, born on August 14, 1956, in Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Cullman Health Care. His departure left...
WSCC Machine Tool Technology hosting CNC Machining Camp July 13-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology/CNC program is hosting a CNC introductory camp for high school juniors and seniors. The camp will be held...
Summer Concerts at Art Park Thursdays in July
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host “Summer Concerts at Ark Park” every Thursday through the end of July.
CPRST writes: “Join us for an evening of live...
Op-Ed: Mom tips for summer survival
Summer heat is no joke and nothing to handle unprepared. Though it’s not so easily avoidable, especially when you have children.
Here are some tips to keep...
The American Revolution and today – immunization saves lives
As Americans celebrate our nation’s semiquincentennial, we are grateful to our forebears for a multitude of reasons, including the public health advances that have improved...
COLUMN: Happy Birthday, everyone
July, July – my, oh my – is it really July? – Christmas was only last week – and now the new year is...
Files from Yesteryear: July 4, 1946
From the files of July 4, 1946
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
Next Wednesday, the Cullman Chamber of Commerce will have a membership campaign here. Business...
Teen killed, 4 people injured in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 3, claimed the life of a Blountsville teen and...
Obituary: Allen Theron McSwain
Allen Theron McSwain, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. After...
The invisibility cloak: Why some swimsuit colors disappear in the ocean
When you’re packing your beach bag, you probably think about sunscreen, towels and snacks. But it turns out that the color of your swimsuit...
Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama shoppers will have a chance to save on certain back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
The sales...
Museum celebrates John G. Cullmann’s birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. – John Gottfried Cullmann was born on July 2, 1823, and died on Dec. 3, 1895, at 72. The Cullman County Museum, houses in a replica of his home, offered...
Farmer, Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod selected for elite A.L.F.A. Leaders program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Caleb Elrod, a cattle farmer and principal of Parkside School in Cullman County, has been selected to participate in Class VII of Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A....
408-foot Argosy VI latest addition to Alabama’s Artificial Reef Zone
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Alabama’s unparalleled artificial reef system added another jewel to its crown this week when the Argosy VI, a former riverboat...
Heat Advisory Continues with a Few Severe Storms Possible
CLANTON –Friday, 7:30 am, July 3, 2026
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop mainly near and north of I-20 today. A few storms could produce...
COLUMN: Pop! Boom! Ohhhhh!
That, my friends, is the sound of a very distinctive holiday: the Fourth of July.
Sure, we've got more important ones. Like Thanksgiving, that glorious celebration of...
Cullman Christian School Science Club raising funds for travel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School launched its Science Club at the end of this school year. The club is raising funds to go toward travel to zoos, museums,...
Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration set for July 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville and Hanceville Parks and Recreation will host the Hanceville America 250 Community Celebration on Saturday, July 25, from noon-9...
Run for Good 5K & Fun Run raises funds for Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare hosted the inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good...
2 arrested in Smith Lake Park shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday, July 1, shooting incident at Smith Lake Park, according to the...
Obituary: Cary van Mark Bennett
Lifelong Cullman resident, devoted parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and beloved chiropractor, Cary Bennett, born September 21, 1961, to Margie and...
Obituary: Brittney Lynne Campbell
Some people leave a mark on the world simply by being kind. That was Brittney.
On June 27, 2026, after an epic battle with cervical...
Obituary: Melvin Ray Barbee
Funeral Service for Melvin Ray Barbee, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Cheyenne “Becky” Rebecca Hilbert
Cheyenne "Becky" Rebecca Hilbert, age 72 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born, July 25, 1953,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Editorial: Alabama’s age-of-consent debate is not as simple as a Facebook comment
Every time Alabama sees a case involving an educator, a school employee and a student, the same public argument erupts.
One person says the age...
FAITH: Good Hope’s Caroline Neighbors discusses helping people find God, religion through golf
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Caroline Neighbors will be going into her junior year in August, and she has a very strong relationship with...
Fireworks safety: Know local rules before lighting up the Fourth
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fireworks are a familiar part of Independence Day celebrations, but local and state officials are reminding residents to know the law, watch...
CCAS urges pet owners to prepare before Independence Day celebrations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Independence Day celebrations can be fun for families, but they can be frightening and dangerous for pets.
The Cullman County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is urging...
Pet of the Week: Minnie, a diamond in the rough
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Minnie, a German Shepherd who is approximately 4 months old. This medium-energy girl with a cheery spirit and a shy, tender heart is The...
U.S. Men’s National Team to face Belgium in Round of 16 of FIFA World...
With its 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, the U.S. Men’s National Team is through to the Round of...
Cullman’s Allen Jiang receives degree from Georgia Tech
ATLANTA - Allen Jiang of Cullman has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology...
Obituary: Christopher Wayne Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Christopher Wayne Williams, 54, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Williams passed...
Hot And Humid With Severe Weather Today
CLANTON –Wednesday, 100 pm, July 1, 2026
The latest model and observational data show very high instability and an atmosphere conducive to damaging wind gusts...
Obituary: Herman Leon Haney
Funeral service for Herman Leon Haney, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADCNR opens Wild Turkey Brood Survey to public
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - For the first time, the public is being asked to participate in the Wild Turkey Brood Survey. With this tool, the Alabama Department of...
ALEA announces holiday enforcement and safety efforts ahead of historic 250th Independence Day celebration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to...
Dripping Springs Chapter of the DAR hosting Genealogy Workshop July 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dripping Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will host a Genealogy Workshop Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the...
CHS Class of 1996 reunion set for Aug. 29
Members of the Cullman High Class of 1996 are invited to attend the 30-year class reunion Saturday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m.
The event will take place at Ethos Craft Brewing, located at 1849 County...
