2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake...

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Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m. TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the...

Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the property...

Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital

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SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury...

Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278...

BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed...

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BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...

Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th...

BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim...

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...

(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip and Remmy, have...

Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander...

Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks

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SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks and Music Festival. The...

Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of...

Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake

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SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening...

Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces...

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COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama...

Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison

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ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of...

New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night. New pastor...

Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified...

Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National...

Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly during the afternoon and early...

Cullman courts are going to the dogs!

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Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon MONTGOMERY - Alabama’s courts are going to...

Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but...

AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019...

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ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...

Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration

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ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the...

Municipality Closings for July 4th

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.  Baileyton – Closed from July 4...

Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family,...

Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show...

Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman

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CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...

Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street....

Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019

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

Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and...

Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community

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BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft, vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner...

🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park...

Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019

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

Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City & County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m....

Art Park eyeing amphitheater following Dinner on First

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CULLMAN, Ala. – It was a perfect evening for a pretty party at the fourth annual Dinner of First Friday night in Cullman’s Warehouse...

Exotic pet expo returns to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their animals and animal accessories....

Obituary: Louise Shedd

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Louise Shedd, 86, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born August 18, 1932, to Rufus and Molly Jones Garrett. Louise...

Cullman Community Theatre back with ‘Oklahoma!’; auditions Monday, Tuesday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After success with “The Music Man” last summer, the revived Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) is ready to crank things...

Obituary: Dwain Winston Moody

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Dwain Winston Moody, 87, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 17, 2019 at Walker Baptist-Brookwood in Walker County, Alabama. Dwain was born on...

Obituary: Gerald Don Reid

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Born in 1942, Gerald Don Reid passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, on his 83rd birthday. On the...

Obituary: Gregory Bryan Booker, Jr.

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Gregory Bryan Booker, Jr., 33, passed away Friday, December 12th, 2025.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 5 p.m. Visitation will be from 3-5...

EDITORIAL: The cost of chaos, blogs, livestreams and the erosion of...

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There is a growing sickness in our information culture. It is not new, but it is getting bolder, louder and far more destructive.   It is...

Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 13, 1945

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From the files of Dec. 13, 1945 To and FroBy EAGLE EYE Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow....

COLUMN: Our first Christmas together

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We have spent 50 of them together. Jean and I spent our first Christmas together as husband and wife in 1975. We were still...

Obituary: Betty Dale Privett

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Betty Dale Privett, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. Ms. Privett was born on July 31, 1960, to...

Obituary: Rodger Dale Pitts

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Rodger Dale Earney Pitts, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on December 11, 2025, at his home.  A lifelong resident of Hanceville, Rodger was born there on...

Obituary: Janice Ruth Dacus

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Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Janice Ruth Dacus, 77, of Vinemont.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Mrs. Dacus passed away Friday,...

Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...

DRG crews begin inspections across Cullman Power Board system 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Power Board customers may see crews from Davey Resource Group (DRG) in neighborhoods over the next several weeks as part...

‘One of the most rewarding experiences’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted over 1,700 kids at the special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...

CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National...

Local farmers honored at 104th annual meeting 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont sweeps Hanceville at home

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a county matchup on Friday night, and Vinemont came away with a 2-0...

Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.  Teacher of the Month:...

Extension specialist outlines buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday...

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday shopping season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect gift. When...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point wins both matchups over Addison

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ADDISON, Ala. - 1A Addison hosted a double header against 5A West Point and came out with two losses. The Addison's girls' varsity team played...

EMA: Be prepared for this weekend’s cold weather 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said residents should be prepared for dangerously cold weather this weekend. EMA Director Tim...

City of Good Hope thanks Nexan Building Products for longtime Christmas...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope shared the following message, thanking Nexan Building Products for its longtime sponsorship of the Christmas...

Obituary: Sara Elizabeth Wilson

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Sara Elizabeth Wilson, born on September 16, 1998, in Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 27. A resident...