CULLMAN, Ala. - The largest fishing expo in Alabama history is set to make its debut in Cullman, Jan. 16–18, at the Cullman OmniPlex. The Ultimate Fishing Expo will feature hundreds of vendor booths showcasing fishing gear, expert-led seminars, exclusive show-only deals and numerous prize drawings for attendees.
The three-day event will run Friday, Jan. 16, from noon-7 p.m.; Saturday,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will host a Farm Kids Club program, "Herbal Remedies for Kids, by Kids," on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m. This program provides children ages 5 and up with a hands-on introduction to herbal wellness. Sponsored by Riverwood Farms, the class is part of the Agriplex’s monthly Farm Kids Club series, which...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents should expect government office closures and limited service adjustments on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with most operations resuming Friday, Jan. 2.
Cullman County offices, including the courthouse, will be closed Thursday in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
County sanitation services will also be closed that day, resulting in a one-day...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are sharing ways to be safe on New Year’s Eve.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said as his department rings in the new year, the CCSO wants everyone to enjoy the night — but be smart and safe.
“Use common sense, plan ahead and never drink and drive,” Gentry said. “If...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the calendar turns toward the new year, several businesses and venues in and around Cullman County have announced New Year’s Eve events, ranging from family-friendly celebrations to live music and late-night activities.
Events currently scheduled for Dec. 31 offer options throughout the afternoon and evening, with additional gatherings expected to be announced in the coming days....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt continued its rapid growth in 2025, posting record attendance numbers, expanded national and international visitation and a sharp rise in economic impact, according to Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism.
Attendance estimates compiled by CPRST using Placer.ai foot-traffic analytics show approximately 415,000 total visits during the 2025 season, an...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bosom Buddies Foundation was founded 12 years ago to support local cancer patients. The nonprofit is supported by annual fundraising events and donations.
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation President Jennifer Limerick said one of the most meaningful moments of 2025 was raising funds at the group’s signature event, the Little Pink Dress benefit.
“Seeing our community...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-noon, with sessions scheduled for Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17.
Alejandra Pena, who has more than 16 years of experience teaching Spanish and working with learners across multiple age...
DECATUR, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College faculty member was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
According the reporting from WHNT News 19, Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn identified the victim as Susan Beck, 62, of Decatur.
WHNT said Morgan County 911 dispatched Decatur Fire & Rescue to a house fire...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County nonprofit leaders and community organizations now have access to a powerful new funding research resource through the Cullman County Public Library System.
Library officials recently announced the availability of Candid, a comprehensive tool designed to help nonprofits identify potential funding sources for programs, services and projects.
Candid was previously known as the Foundation Center and GuideStar...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Jeremiah R. Sivley, 24.
Troopers said Sivley was critically injured when the 2025 Yamaha ATV he was operating overturned in the roadway. He was transported to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors gathered for the annual Cullman County Senior Christmas Party hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and the Active Adult Center on Dec. 16. The annual favorite brought together volunteers, elected officials and community partners to celebrate the season.
The celebration was held at Cullman OmniPlex, where seniors from across the county enjoyed food,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine and Performing Arts presented “A Christmas Yarn” on Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John’s Church, marking their final performance of the season.
The production was performed by the Heirlooms Players, a homeschool theater class made up primarily of first-time performers. The nine-student cast spent eight weeks preparing for the show, rehearsing weekly.
The students selected “A...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Birdie-Box is set to host a 2-Man Best Ball Christmas Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 27, beginning at 1 p.m. Each team member’s entry includes a meal provided by Birdie-Box’s in-house kitchen, and participants are encouraged to embrace the holiday spirit by wearing their ugliest Christmas sweaters.
The tournament will follow a two-man best ball format, meaning both...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue hosted its annual Santa Ride event Sunday evening, Dec. 21.
Cullman Fire Rescue Firefighter/Engineer Jeremy White said the big man himself, Santa Claus, was aboard the fire engine and escorted around town, down neighborhood streets, waving at residents.
“The joy this event brings to the community is one of my favorite things about the event,”...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new holiday outreach program launched this year by Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 and the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars is helping ensure local children are not left without Christmas gifts due to late-year hardship.
The initiative, called Toys of Joy, grew out of a smaller volunteer effort that began several years ago to sponsor Christmas for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating the holiday season through music, dance and performances that left audience members cheering and applauding.
The variety-style showcase featuring all of Wallace State’s artistic ensembles, including the Concert Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Pride Line Dancers and the Wallace State Singers.
Tiffany...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Welcome Homestead, a locally owned regenerative farm and health store in Baileyton, is hosting classes for the community.
Owners Michael and Jaclyn Bailey said they have grown most of their own food for a while, but God called them to grow it into something more a few years ago.
“It took a little while for us to learn...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas decorations and holiday meals are part of what makes the season special, but they can also pose hidden dangers for pets.
Local animal welfare officials and national pet safety organizations encourage pet owners to take a few extra precautions during the holidays to keep animals safe and healthy.
Decorations that can pose risks
Christmas trees, lights and decorative...
Cullman honors veterans during Wreaths Across America ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of freedom.”
The Cullman community gathered Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Cullman City Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to reflect on that mission, joining thousands of locations nationwide in honoring fallen service members during the...
HOOVER, Ala. - Former WBRC Sports Reporter and 2006 Cullman High School graduate Christina Chambers was tragically found dead in her home in Hoover Tuesday morning, Dec. 16.
WBRC in Birmingham reported, “Hoover Police found Christina and her husband with gunshot wounds, and when medics arrived to the home, they pronounced both of them dead.” The news station called it...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs High School FCCLA chapter spread holiday cheer through its FCCLA Angels community service project. The students raised funds through a candle fundraiser to adopt three local elementary students.
Members applied leadership and life skills by budgeting and planning purchases. They shopped together on Dec. 10, 2025, selecting thoughtful, age-appropriate gifts, and wrapped presents the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, took place Saturday, Dec. 13. Officers took local children shopping for Christmas gifts at the south Cullman Walmart, thanks to generous donations from the community.
The annual event has been happening for more than a decade. This year, said CPD Public Relations Officer Adam...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt. Standing 20 feet, 4 inches tall and spanning an extraordinary 47 feet, 5 inches wide, the new walk-on Christmas arch surpasses the scale of Dresden’s famed Schwibbogen — a marquee attraction in a city internationally...
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 the victim as Gregory B. Booker, 33.
Troopers said Booker was fatally injured when the 2005 Infiniti G35 he was a passenger in was struck by a 2006 Toyota Tundra driven by Richard L. Hand, 65,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Power Board customers may see crews from Davey Resource Group (DRG) in neighborhoods over the next several weeks as part of an inspection and verification project tied to the utility’s pole attachment agreement and ongoing system planning. The work will continue through winter as crews move across different parts of the service area.
The Power Board...
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 Thursday, Dec. 11.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said the special needs rodeo is one of the best ways to kick off the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo week each year.
“It’s truly heartwarming to...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday shopping season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect gift. When it comes to children, it is important to buy toys and gifts that are not only safe but also appropriate for the child’s age and development. That is why many organizations recognize December as National...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope shared the following message, thanking Nexan Building Products for its longtime sponsorship of the Christmas Love program:
“The City of Good Hope is honored to recognize Nexan Building Products, Inc. for 16 years of sponsoring Christmas Love for families at Good Hope Schools. Nexan’s ongoing generosity continues to provide local children...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas is retiring after serving 20 years in the Alabama court system. In the 32nd Judicial Circuit, Nicholas served 19 years. His retirement is effective Jan. 26, 2026.
“I managed a total of 20 years working for the Alabama courts, including my employment as law clerk for Judge Sam Taylor on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Christmas quickly approaches, local officials are reminding families to slow down long enough to make sure the season’s decorations, lights and greenery don’t become fire hazards. For first-time families, older adults and anyone juggling packed schedules, simple precautions can make the difference between a peaceful holiday and an emergency.
Cullman Fire Rescue has repeatedly emphasized the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House hosted a heartwarming holiday event on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming families to spend the afternoon listening to stories, enjoying seasonal activities and meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Children gathered to hear Santa and Mrs. Claus take turns reading Christmas tales, and afterward, Mrs. Claus handed out sugar cookies. Karma’s provided one free cookie for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced the delivery of its first set of triplets since opening a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in June 2024.
The triplets, one boy and two girls, were delivered by Dr. John Wideman with assistance from Dr. Taylor Massengill on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:33 a.m., 7:34 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. The proud parents...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Waterloo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on Alabama Highway 157, near the Cullman County line.
Alabama State Troopers on Monday morning identified the victim as Kayleigh V. Page, 29.
Troopers said Page was fatally injured when the 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range she...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Moss Service Funeral Home will host its ninth annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. The event’s intent is to give community members an opportunity to gather, remember and honor loved ones who have passed.
The ceremony will feature music by national recording artist Brent...
DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (WNWR) in Decatur. In celebration of the winter migration of these long-legged and long-necked birds, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association hosts a three-day event offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities appealing to people of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed SWAT Level 3 Hostage Rescue training. Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan said this type of training further enhances the ability to respond to the most complex and high-risk situations. “This advanced certification reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to preparedness, professionalism and the safety of the Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across the county during winter months, warming stations are available for community members.
In the city, the designated warming shelter is the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center 1625 Cleveland Ave. SW.
Here are some dos and don’ts for the shelter, according to the City of Cullman and City Council President Kim Hall.
The warming shelter may be opened when...
AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026, Auburn President Christopher B. Roberts announced Dec. 3.
The appointment follows years of Brantley’s leadership within Alabama Extension, where she has served in roles ranging from multi-county agent to associate director. She also served as director...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Jeffrey A. Frederick, 71.
Troopers said Frederick was fatally injured when the 2007 GMC Sierra pickup he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. He was pronounced deceased at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman.
According to Sheriff Matt Gentry, the 2024 dinner had overwhelming success to say the least (more than 700 attended) and they are hoping for the same support in 2025.
“I want...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Christmas in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming the community for an evening packed full of Christmas cheer at the South Vinemont Walking Trail and Art Park. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. and is free to the public.
Guests can enjoy visits with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman. Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) Director Stephanie Lawson said they serve hot meals daily, Monday- Friday, from 10 a.m.-noon.
“Delivering these meals is so much more than just a hot nutritious meal,” she said. “For many homebound individuals, our volunteers...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together youth leaders from across the country for immersive training in advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development.
Attending on behalf of the chapter were Faith Freeman, 10th grade, chapter officer – vice president of STAR EVENTS; Lola...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Little Free Library nonprofit organization was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now, you can find a Little Free Library in just about every community.
Little Free Library’s main goal is to allow communities to have 24/7 access to free books. Its objective is to increase local access to reading materials and to promote literacy.
“Today in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - FCCLA members from Cold Springs, Vinemont and Holly Pond schools, as well as Cullman Christian School, demonstrated leadership, professionalism and a strong commitment to service as they volunteered at the annual Cullman Farm City-Banquet held on Nov. 20, 2025, at Loft 212. These outstanding students represented their schools and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said the weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 11, with the Special Needs Rodeo — the most rewarding event of the year. “Attendees will enjoy a true rodeo experience plus hay rides, stick horse racing and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department will host its 12th annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13.
CPD Community Relations Officer Adam Clark said the group will meet at Chick-fil-A that morning before heading over to Walmart to shop.
“We spend approximately $500-$700 (per child) based on how much money we raise and the amount of children we...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Wallace State Community College School of Nursing and Center for Science in Hanceville. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and will be located at the building’s center doors. The symposium begins at 8:30 and ends at 4:30 p.m.
The cost to attend is...
WARRIOR, Ala. - Families looking to add a little adventure to their holiday festivities won't have to travel very far. About 25–30 minutes from Cullman, Wonderland Under Warrior at Rickwood Caverns State Park has officially opened for the season, offering an immersive, underground, walk-through light display.
Park Manager Emily Davis said visitors can expect both familiar favorites and fresh additions...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Zach Lee, Brian Roberts and their team at Lowe’s of Cullman served the community in a Thanksgiving tradition that began in 2019.
What started as an effort to help a handful of families has become a well-known local outreach that now feeds residents across Cullman County.
The annual project has been noted in...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11 | Admission: Free | www.cullmanchristkindlmarkt.com
7th Annual Christmas at the Grotto
Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-7, Dec. 11-23 | 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and noon-8 p.m., Sundays; lights on at 5 p.m. | Ave Maria Grotto |...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4-6 p.m.
Executive Director and Founder Ashley Wilson said Curt’s Closet is opening its doors and heart to the community for its inaugural Christmas Open House, a festive celebration where supporters, families and friends can...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures will be suspended from Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon through Sunday, Nov. 30, at 11:59 p.m.
The suspension is to help reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with more people traveling during the holiday. It also...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon at the Hilltop Community Center.
Cullman Housing Authority Executive Director Marquisha Griffin said this is the first time they are hosting this type of event.
“For all the Cullman Housing Authority ‘young at heart’ residents, join...
WARRIOR, Ala. - For the ninth straight year, Rickwood Caverns State Park will become a walkable holiday extravaganza known as Wonderland Under Warrior. The immersive attraction is filled with holiday lights and characters designed to captivate the imagination of children of all ages.
“This is the most exciting time of the year at Rickwood Caverns State Park,” Park Manager Emily...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. Small Business Market Owner Shayla Waldner said they wrapped up the Christmas Market with an even larger presence than last year.
“We had some of the neatest and most adorable shops set up and just...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman community combined efforts on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Link of Cullman County’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru event. Local churches, banks and other organizations worked hard to ensure local families will have a memorable Thanksgiving. In all, 361 people came through the distribution line, receiving Thanksgiving bags and donated turkeys.
The community contributed more than...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County cemeteries will take part in this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute, joining thousands of locations across the country in honoring the men and women who served in the U.S. military.
Ceremonies will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at both Cullman City Cemetery and Holly Pond Cemetery. Duck River Cemetery will also...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Christ Hall. This year’s event will be dedicated to Cullman Regional Hospice patients, as well as in memory of James Edge and in honor of Cindy Ponder.
Giving a gift of love...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks, 48, was pronounced dead at Cullman Regional on Nov. 22, 2025.
Brooks was struck by at least one vehicle on Lessman Street Southwest near Parker Avenue Southwest at approximately 9:55 p.m., according to Kilpatrick.
The Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the season of giving, what better way to show your appreciation than by also supporting local businesses! We know handmade gifts aren’t as easy as they look, and we’re here to help you make the cut this holiday season with something just as special.
Do you know a certain someone with a hankering for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cricket Wireless is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving.
Cricket Wireless Regional Manager Abdullah “AB” Abumazen said that on Monday, Nov. 24, they’ll be giving out turkey vouchers at the Hanceville location.
They will begin giving out vouchers at 10 a.m. and continue until they run out. It will be limited to one voucher per vehicle and...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Steven Sutter said recently the community has really stepped in to help meet the need and donations have been excellent.
“We have people from all walks of life pouring out their...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius said the ribbon cutting, which took place Thursday, Nov. 20, was wonderful this year with much support from the community. “We had (Cullman County) commissioners, council members and other leaders from all over our great city...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christkindlmarkt is open for the season, with officials cutting the ribbon to kick of the holiday festivities on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Depot Park. This will be the market’s longest run yet, and the City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism are anticipating an estimated $40 million in economic impact.
This year's market...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Here’s a list of local Thanksgiving meal events. Know of one we missed? Email us at news@cullmantribune.com.
Spirit Life Church Thanksgiving Holiday Giveaway – drive-through food bank (free)
Monday, Nov. 24, 9-11 a.m.
Spirit Life Church, 1650 St. Joseph Dr. NW, 256-739-3326
10th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner (free)
Monday, Nov. 24, noon-6 p.m.
Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse, 87 County Road 1242, West Point,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After SNAP benefits were in limbo and as deer hunting season begins in the area, The Link of Cullman County has launched Open Season on Hunger.
The nonprofit’s food pantry, The Pantry at The Link, is encouraging hunters to share their bounties and select cuts from their game to donate. The Link is partnering with Weaver Meat...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table: the turkey. Safely getting the turkey ready to take the main stage is simple but takes a little planning.
Rebecca Catalena, an Alabama Extension food safety and quality agent at Auburn University, said properly thawing a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author and business owner Brittany Hamm held a meet and greet at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman Thursday, Nov. 20. She debuted her book, “More Than Enough: A Mother’s Journey Back to What Matters.”
In her book, Hamm writes about her challenges entering the world of entrepreneurship. As a recent widow and mother...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to make safety a priority during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With heavier-than-usual highway traffic expected, partly due to increased roadway travel following recent airline disruptions connected to the federal government shutdown, ALEA Troopers are reminding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard Preparatory School grieves the heartbreaking loss of junior student Sarah Cumbie, who passed away yesterday following a sudden and grave illness earlier this week. With profound sadness, the school community joins Dr. Craig Mann and...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to face Scottsboro in the 5A quarterfinals. The Wildcats took advantage of several explosive plays to build a 13-7 lead in the first half, but the Aggies stepped up defensively in the second half to limit...
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion County Thursday night. The Red Raiders were able to build a 16-8 lead over Addison in the first half, but the Bulldogs’ offense started to click in the second half, putting 20 more points on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host a free Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 22, offering families a way to bring a full holiday meal to their table during a season that can be financially difficult for many. The drive-thru event will run from 10 a.m.-noon, or until supplies run out, with vehicles lining...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year from the end of fall and start of winter, Cullman transforms into a living reflection of its German heritage. From the lighting of the Weihnachtspyramide, to the festive Christkindlmarkt Parade and Tree Lighting to the Christkindlmarkt itself, the season is more than decoration; it’s a communitywide celebration rooted in tradition. And it starts Thursday,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, with the Run, Run, Rudolph Fun Run to follow at 5.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Sara Morgan said more than 11,000 vehicles came through last year’s light display. This year,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman’s Board of Directors and team members hosted a Friendsgiving dinner at Traditions Bank recently. The event focused on showing appreciation and serving parents of individuals with disabilities.
Flourish of Cullman Founder & CEO Melissa Dew, explained, “We help individuals with differing abilities to live, work and play as independently as possible in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Church at The Well hosted its annual chili cook-off, a tradition going on 10 years, on Nov. 16. This year's event was organized by Family Life Pastors Jeffrey and Ashley Starnes, as well as Pastor Mike Rester and his wife Chare Rester.
The night began with roughly half an hour of chili tasting. There were a multitude...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. The restaurant will be led by Owner-Operator Randy Earnest, marking his second Chick-fil-A in the community. Located at 5411 Alabama Highway 157, Chick-fil-A Cullman North will serve guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and Mobile Thru. “After nearly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County raised over $55,000 at its annual Designer Bag Bingo event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday, Nov. 13. United Way Executive Director Stephanie Childers said there were 610 bingo players and around 80 volunteers at the event. “What a night. Our Designer Bag Bingo was the biggest one yet, and Cullman absolutely showed...
Updated Dec. 12, 2025, at 1:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Honey Baked Ham is officially open in Cullman. It’s located at 1738 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31) next to Farmers Home Furniture. The store, owned by industry veteran Andy Gahagen, marks his sixth Honey Baked Ham location in 20 years.
Gahagen said Cullman has been on the company's radar for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Ave Maria Grotto.
Ave Maria Grotto Director Roger Steele said when they launched Christmas at the Grotto seven years ago, the goal was to give visitors a chance to experience the world-famous art of Brother Joseph Zoettl in a...
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School's fifth-grade Pirates and Pixies clubs successfully completed their first major service project. Students worked hard and collected more than 1,000 pairs of socks, exceeding their original goal of 500 for “Socktober,” a schoolwide fundraiser to collect socks for families in need and give students experience in community outreach.
Organizer and parent volunteer Cassie Swann said...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its Nov. 13 meeting heard updates on several ongoing projects, including the construction of the new community center and storm shelter. Officials said concrete work is progressing in stages, with roofing sections being poured, tested and moved systematically along the structure. Brick selection has been finalized and the building...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as deer activity and vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes increase significantly during the fall and early winter months.
According to crash data from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, Troopers investigated 1,652 vehicle-versus-wildlife crashes statewide in 2024. The majority of these occurred...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host a Singo Bingo night on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Wallace State Singers. Wallace Stare Dance Captain Emily Sharp and Vocal Captain Yvonne Wakaimba said they do Christmas caroling around Alabama each Christmas and were looking for other ways to raise money for their upcoming trip. “I...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Enjoying a day fishing for rainbow trout doesn’t require an airline ticket from Alabama to Big Sky Country. All it takes is planning, investment and cooler temperatures.
Corey Courtwright, an aquatic resources agent with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, said November is the perfect month to stock well-maintained ponds with the colorful fingerlings.
“Even though they are not...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing for its annual Nursing Home Ministry Christmas Store. The program offers nursing home residents the opportunity to experience the joy of giving gifts during the holiday season.
Debbie Nail, director of East Cullman Women on Missions, helps coordinate the effort across four local nursing homes. She said the ministry exists...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA State Cheerleading Competition took place inside Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, on Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and Nov. 12, with three local teams bringing home state titles.
In the Varsity Traditional Division, Cullman High School topped 6A, while Addison High School bested the 1A competition in the Varsity Game Day Division. In the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will be making local seniors’ Christmas seasons extra special through “Santa for Seniors,” a program created to provide Christmas spirit and support to the community. Cullman Commission on Aging Customer Service Representative Ava King said the idea was simple — to make sure every homebound senior in the program received...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year was released Thursday, Nov. 13, and both Cullman County School and Cullman City Schools achieved the highest scores ever in their respective system histories.
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Cullman County Schools earned an A for the second year in a row. The system received an overall...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Berry Wildcats on an absolutely perfect night for football in the second round of the 1A state playoffs. Addison won going away on the scoreboard 39-6, but the game was much closer than the score would indicate. Berry actually moved the ball quite well, but the Bulldog defense came away with four turnovers when they...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 50 vocational students from across Alabama and Tennessee gathered at Wallace State Community College on Friday, Nov. 14, for the second annual TVA Welding Competition. The event was hosted at the WSCC's Center for Welding Technology and was sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority, with support from the Boilermakers Union.
Melanie Patterson, welding instructor at...
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek toppled Woodville on the road in the opening round last week but the Tigers had their hands full when they returned home to host top-ranked Wadley in round two Friday night. The Bulldogs built a 32-0 lead in the first half and continued pulling away in the second half on their way to a 52-8...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A special event was held at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman on Wednesday, Nov. 12: the Super Citizen Culmination Ceremony. Three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office were among the honorees.Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said fifth graders from across Cullman County participated in the Liberty Learning Foundation’s Super Citizen Program.“This wonderful program teaches students...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, addressing several new business items, employee matters and upcoming community events.
Council members approved Resolution No. 2025-11-06, officially moving the December council meeting to Monday, Dec. 8, to accommodate scheduling needs during the holiday season.
The council also passed Resolution No. 2025-11-07, authorizing the...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley; West Point Mayor Tim Smith; West Point Mayor Pro-Tem Ashlee Stancil; and former West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer to announce a $13,700 grant to the Town for recreational and safety improvements to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The crown(s) returned Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, when, for the first time since 2019, the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held. The winners were 2025 Ms. Senior Cullman County Sheri Rasco and 2025 Ms. Super Senior Cullman County Mazzie Twilley. Both will compete in the Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant in June 2026.
The pageant, held in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed November 2025 Home Care & Hospice Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the dedicated professionals and volunteers who provide compassionate, end-of-life care throughout the community.
During a proclamation signing held at city hall, representatives from SouthernCare Hospice — Mandi Lake, homecare coordinator, and Emily Hall, volunteer coordinator — joined...
