COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Strong second quarter, second half helps no. 2 West Point gets past no. 1 Cold Springs, 51-38, wins first county title since 2012
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with the varsity boys championship game between no. 1 Cold Springs and no. 2 West Point. It was a defensive battle to start out the contest, as it was tied after one. The Warriors' defense...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point holds off no. 3 Good Hope to secure county title with a 53-50 win
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 1 West Point Lady Warriors met no. 3 Good Hope in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament varsity girls championship on Friday afternoon. In a tournament that's been largely lacking in thrilling finishes, the Lady Raiders and Lady Warriors provided just...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point knocks off no. 3 Good Hope, 46-21, to take home JV boys county championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The JV boys county champions would be decided on Championship Friday, as the top-seeded West Point Warriors faced off against the third-seeded Good Hope Raiders. Both defenses came to play to start out the game, and there were only five made baskets...
Aderholt announces $13.5M for St. Bernard Bridge, U.S. 278 improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, said he secured $13.5 million in federal funding for the U.S. Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge replacement and supporting infrastructure project in Cullman, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill...
Winter weather and possible severe storms update
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 2:45 p.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday…
…Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday near and north of I-20…
…Extreme Cold Watch for...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ all-around game pushes No. 2 Cold Springs to win the JV girls county championship 66-34 over no. 5 Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the first matchup of championship Friday, the no. 2 Cold Springs Lady Eagles took on no. 5 Holly Pond to finish the JV girls bracket. After a hot start Holly Pond made it interesting in the second, but Cold Springs' defense...
Cullman Power Board urges preparation as winter weather increases outage risk
CULLMAN, Ala. - With forecasts calling for a mix of winter precipitation and rapidly falling temperatures, Cullman Power Board officials are urging residents to prepare now for the possibility of extended power outages.
Allison Bright, chief executive officer of Cullman Power Board, said advance preparation...
Obituary: Vivian Drusilla Buckelew
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivian Drusilla (Porter) Buckelew, whowent home to be with the Lord on January 22nd, at the age of 89. She was a devotedwife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great grandmother, who was also afaithful servant of...
Obituary: Frankie Mae Boyd
Funeral services for Frankie Mae Boyd, 70, of Cullman, will be 1 o'clock p.m. Saturday January 31, 2026, at Liberty Church of God in Warrior, AL. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Church of God.Ms....
Obituary: Amanda Pirkle Thompson
Amanda Thompson, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 22, 2026.
She loved God with all her heart, mind, and soul, and her faith guided the way she lived her life every single day. She was a devoted homemaker, a loving and faithful...
Obituary: Billie Jane Harris
Billie Jane Harris, age 74 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born July 23, 1951, to William Manning Burdett and Verna Lee Hill. A memorial service to honor Jane will be held at a later date, to be...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
January 19
theft of property-1st degree; AK Rentals; trailer; $10,000;...
Winter weather and possibly severe storms this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday……Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday near and north of I-20…Precipitation is forecast to...
Berlin council addresses Flock camera, farmers market details
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, Jan. 19, welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cheryl Hawkins, who answered questions regarding the installation of a Flock Safety camera near Welcome Mini Storage at 5945 County Road 747.
Councilman Keith Hardman stated...
Wallace State signs transfer agreement with Western Governors University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leaders from Wallace State Community College and Western Governors University recently gathered at the James C. Bailey Center on campus to sign a new transfer institution agreement between the two schools. The common goal of the agreement is to provide Wallace...
Build a stronger hive at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium in Hanceville
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Honey bee enthusiasts are invited to see what all the buzz is about at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Wallace State Community College School of Nursing and Center for Science in Hanceville.
Educators from the...
Cullman County included in state of emergency proclamation ahead of weekend weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintry and icy forecast for the state.
“In Alabama, we are no stranger to Mother Nature. However, when it comes to...
Winter precipitation still forecast
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday 7 a.m., Jan. 22, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday.
Scattered to numerous rain showers will continue across the state this morning, ending during the afternoon.
Precipitation is now forecast...
Obituary: Stewart Victor Burden
Stewart Victor Burden, 68, of Addison, passed away Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Stewart was born October 22, 1957, to Hascal Doyle and Annie Myrle Hogan Burden. He...
Obituary: Holly Quinn Hunt
Infant Holly Quinn Hunt, 21 days, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's NICU. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Johnson Cemetery with Josh Curry officiating. If there is...
Obituary: Sarah Campbell Green
Funeral services for Sarah Campbell Green, 32, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday January 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday January 22nd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Aubrey Jerry White
Aubrey Jerry White, 84, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on January 20, 2026. Jerry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on March 30, 1941, to the late James Aubrey and Lucy Anna Ree Love White.
Jerry spent many years as a television...
Obituary: Althea Marie Calloway
Graveside Service for Althea Marie Calloway, age 89 of Athens, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman City Cemetery with Tony Boyles officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Calloway passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 20
theft of property; CR 233
theft of property; CR 1508
possession of marijuana; possession of drug...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chapman’s double-double, team defense lead no. 2 West Point to varsity boys championship with 58-38 win over no. 6 Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the final game of day four of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, no. 2 West Point and no. 6 Vinemont met with a trip to the varsity boys championship on the line. The Warriors came out determined, playing feisty...
City school system celebrates 5 new National Board Certified Teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools welcomed five more teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification.
Nicole Heptinstall - East Elementary School - Certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood
Loren Heatherly - East Elementary School - Certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood
Hannah...
Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo in Cullman draws thousands from across the country
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo drew large crowds and widespread praise as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts filled the Cullman OmniPlex from Friday, Jan.16, through Sunday, Jan.18, for what organizers are calling the largest fishing expo ever held in Alabama.
Vendors from...
Pet of the Week: Whitaker, a quiet companion with an attentive heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whitaker is a red heeler, approximately 2 years old, with a medium to high energy level and an unusually quiet presence that sets him apart. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Whitaker carries himself with an attentive, thoughtful demeanor and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring, defense helps no. 1 Cold Springs get past no. 4 Holly Pond, 48-38, to move on to championship game
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A spot in the championship game was on the line Wednesday night, as the top-seeded Cold Springs Eagles took on the no. 4 seed Holly Pond in the first varsity boys matchup of the night. It was a very physical game from...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 Good Hope advances to championship after winning 48-44 thriller over no. 2 Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second semifinal matchup of Wednesday afternoon, no. 3 Good Hope and no. 2 Vinemont met for a shot at no. 1 West Point in the championship. It was all Lady Raiders early, but after Vinemont took control, Good Hope stormed...
Winter Storm Update
CLANTON – Wednesday 300 pm, January 21, 2026
Temperatures have trended slightly warmer near and north of I-20 but impacts still expected.
The past couple of model runs have high temperatures above freezing for some time north of I-20 on Saturday and again on Sunday. As...
Cullman City Schools monitoring winter storm; decision on Monday and Tuesday classes expected Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools officials are closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of an approaching winter storm as administrators evaluate potential impacts to student safety, transportation and school operations.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said school leaders are working with local and state partners while tracking...
Cullman County Schools monitoring weather as storm system approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the district is closely monitoring weather conditions as a major storm system approaches north Alabama, but at this time no early dismissal is planned for Friday.
He said current forecasts indicate the most significant...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Faulkner twins, Shadix combine for 55 points in no. 1 West Point’s 70-29 rout of no. 5 Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first varsity girls semifinal game took place on Wednesday, as the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors faced off against the fifth-seeded Cold Springs Lady Eagles with a spot in the county championship game on the line. West Point got out to...
ALDOT, ALEA preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are preparing for potential winter weather this weekend.
From ALDOT
ALDDOT is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice,...
Obituary: Thomas Cody Southeard
Funeral services for Cody Southeard of Cullman, Alabama will be Thursday, January 22nd at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Reverend Mark Long will officiate.
Cody was born August 31, 1985, in Huntsville,...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Morgan
Visitation for Beverly Ann Morgan, age 69 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Miss Morgan passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Cullman Regional. She was born in Nashville, TN...
Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday
CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm Sunday.
Rain showers will move into western Alabama late this afternoon, spread across the state Thursday and continue into early Friday. ...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
January 20
Identity theft; person
Arrests
January 20
Atkins, Anthony M.; 43
FTA –...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Threes rain as no. 2 West Point defeats no. 7 Hanceville 68-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Closing out day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, the two-seeded West Point Warriors took on the seven-seed Hanceville Bulldogs in the final game of round one. With a semifinal spot on the line, the Warriors got off to a hot...
Thursday Novel Creations at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every Thursday at 3 p.m. the Cullman County Public Library welcomes its Novel Creations crafting group. They gather to create a do-it-yourself activity and each week the craft is selected by a rotating teacher from the group.
On Jan. 8, the group...
Cullman library hosts quarterly card trading event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pokémon cards were first launched in the mid-1990s and have recently regained traction by popular demand. In 2016 the release of the game Pokémon Go gave the franchise a new spotlight. In recent years, attempts at finding rare cards have brought...
Local Eats: Pop’s Cafe
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Are you looking for a restaurant with a “blast to the past” dining experience? How about Southern entrées that are made fresh? If you answered “yes” to either question, then Pop’s Cafe in Hanceville is your next stop!
Pop’s Cafe is owned...
Small Business Spotlight: Patsy’s Alterations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work from the comfort of your own home doing what you love? Patsy Haywood does just that with her local business, Patsy’s Alterations.
Haywood was a nurse for many years, but grew...
Editorial: There is no place I can go and leave Cullman County behind
I have come to understand that rest is not simply a matter of distance.
I can leave town. I can change scenery. I can stand somewhere beautiful with no immediate demands in front of me and still feel the same pressure sitting in my chest....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 5 Cold Springs upsets no. 4-seeded Fairview 50-36 to move on to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second varsity girls matchup of the night saw the No. 4 seed Fairview Lady Aggies take on the no. 5 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles. Cold Springs got out to a quick lead after one, but a big second quarter by...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Slick passing, Marsh’s shooting the difference in no. 6 Vinemont’s 57-45 upset of no. 3 Fairview
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second matchup of the varsity boys bracket on Tuesday evening, the no. 3 Fairview Aggies met a feisty sixth-seeded Vinemont team in the first round of the Cullman County tournament. Vinemont took off after a third quarter run in an...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big second half helps propel no. 3 Good Hope to 64-43 win over no. 6 Holly Pond, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day three of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament started with a varsity girls matchup between No. 3 seed Good Hope and no. 6 seed Holly Pond. The Lady Raiders got off to a fast start to the game and led by...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 14
possession of drug paraphernalia; I65NB MM 299
domestic violence-criminal mischief; CR 1459
theft of property; CR...
Obituary: Donald Ray “Donnie” Allison
Donald Ray "Donnie" AllisonMay 14, 1946 - January 18, 2026Donnie, or lovingly known as “Donnie Ray”, passed away peacefully at home, January 18th, surrounded by those he loved most. Born on May 14, 1946, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, Donnie was the youngest of ten...
Obituary: Jeremy Daniel Friedrich
Jeremy Daniel Friedrich, age 47 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1978, in Cullman, Alabama to Daniel and Donna Schafer Friedrich.
Jeremey is survived by his wife, Virginia Friedrich; stepchildren, Tom Rouse, Sandra...
Obituary: Cecil Henry Smith
Cecil Henry Smith, a hard-working and dedicated individual, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 24, 1942, Cecil spent his younger years in the state of Missouri and eventually settled in Wisconsin. Cecil and his wife moved...
Notes from latest CALiCo meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Literacy Council (CALiCo) met Jan. 14 to review recent activities and discuss upcoming events and priorities to expand literacy outreach in Cullman County.
The meeting marked the final formal meeting of the current school year, with planning already underway...
Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when Casino Night returns Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.
The event, benefiting the Cullman Soccer Booster Club,...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Spring Open House Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m., welcoming families and members of the community who may be interested in learning more about the school and its mission.
The Spring Open House offers...
Rotary Club donates $5K toward library bathroom renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, saw the Cullman Rotary Club present a $5,000 donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County for its capital campaign. The donation will go...
Hanceville Parks and Recreation hiring full-time and seasonal positions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities, including one full-time position and several seasonal roles ahead of the upcoming recreation season.
The department is currently looking for a full-time light equipment operator.
According to the job description, the position...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Allbright and No. 4 seed Holly Pond stuff no. 5 Good Hope, win 60-42 in round one
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Capping off day two of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Monday was the first game of the varsity boys bracket, which featured the no. 4 Holly Pond Broncos and the no. 5 Good Hope Raiders. Smart, efficient ball movement and smothering...
County Tournament: Robinson’s big second quarter helps propel no. 2 Vinemont to 66-34 win over no. 7 Hanceville, moves on to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala - The no. 2 Vinemont Lady Eagles faced off against the no. 7 Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first varsity girls' matchup of the tournament on Monday night. Hanceville held a slim lead after one quarter, but a huge second quarter by...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Buchanan’s big third pushes no. 3 Good Hope to the JV Boys championship in 49-38 upset of no. 2 Fairview
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- With the game tight and the Aggies having just taken a 27-26 lead, Good Hope's star point guard, Web Buchanan, took charge. He shot down the court with the ball, side stepped a defender and nailed a deep three to get the...
County Tournament: No. 2 Cold Springs advances to JV Girls championship with 43-31 win over no. 3 Good Hope
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first JV girls semifinal game on Monday saw the no. 2 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles take on the no. 3 seed Good Hope Lady Raiders. A strong finish to the first quarter gave Cold Springs the early lead. After stretching...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 seed West Point takes down no. 5 seed Cold Springs 79-29 to advance to JV Boys championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day two of the Cullman County Tournament saw its' JV Girls no. 1 seed go down in the first game, but the no. 1 seed West Point Warriors suffered no such fate, defeating no. 5 seed Cold Springs 79-29 to earn a...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Physical no. 5 seed Holly Pond knocks off no. 1 Fairview 39-29 to advance to JV Girls championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with a semifinal matchup between no. 5 Holly Pond and no. 1 Fairview, who got a bye in the first round. Propelled by the interior presence of forward Lilly Allbright and the relentless slashing of...
Obituary: Sarah Jane Blocker
Sarah Jane Blocker, age 76, passed away at her home in Spring Hill, TN on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jane was born on July 12, 1949, in Cullman County Alabama, the daughter of the late Houston Columbus Barbee and Vernie Ruby...
Obituary: Jonathan David Reid
Jonathan David Reid, known to most as Jon, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 58.
As a youngster, Jon enjoyed the outdoors. He and his family loved to hike, camp, and backpack together. After graduating high...
Cold today into Tuesday with potential winter weather late week
CLANTON, Ala. – A chilly couple of days with high temperatures both today and Tuesday from the 40s north to the 50s south. Lows tonight will be teens north and 20s elsewhere except for the lower 30s at the coast. A slight warming trend will...
Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive for rabies. On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 an individual near the Crawford community in Russell County was scratched by a...
ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production
Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations before growing watermelons.
Preparing the site
Like most crops, watermelons need to be planted on a well-draining site. They should never be planted in a low area...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications now open in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), offering eligible low-income seniors in Cullman County and throughout Alabama a $50 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers at local farmers markets and farm...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2025 Semester average 95.0 and above
Grade 7
Ryan Keough Helena Perkins
Grade 8
Kade Chamblee Eleanor Franklin Vivian Gargan Jesus Sanchez Andrade Murphy Thomas
Grade 9 Brooklynn Agnello Payton Becker Chloe Brewer Aaron Cortes-Villegas Silas Krische Josie Lamote Saleen Mata Andrew Nguyen Zikora Obiora-Akubue Murielle Pittet Caroline Sanders Grayson Stewart
Grade 10
Maria Agnello Norah Bissot Caterina Botta Josue Chavez Ella Cron Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry Pichardo Anthony Ranelli Jacob Tombo
Grade...
COLUMN: A case of hit and run
I had never experienced anything quite like it. To say I was shocked would probably be an overstatement, but I certainly didn’t see it coming. I wouldn’t necessarily call what happened an accident, because I believe, quite frankly, that he did it on purpose....
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 17, 1935
From the files of Jan. 17, 1935
CULLMAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Klaxograms
The Debating Club
The officers of the debating club are: President, Ruth Kaple; vice-president, Leldon Singleton; secretary-treasurer, Doris Turner. The roll includes the names of: Welton Bailey, Spright Baker, Helen Bright, Erma Burns, Ova Calvert, Melvin...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring helps no. 2 seed Fairview get past no. 7 Hanceville, 51-15, advances to semifinals
Hanceville, Al. - Day one of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a JV boys matchup between the no. 2 seed Fairview and the no. 7 seed Hanceville. It was all Fairview from the opening tip, as they jumped out to a...
Obituary: Hiram “Sonny” Brown
Hiram "Sonny" Brown, a faithful, generous, hard-working, loyal, and thoughtful man, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 26, 1939, Sonny was a beloved resident of Cullman, Alabama.
In his early years, Sonny played football for Cullman High...
Obituary: Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays
Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays, 84, of Cullman, Alabama was born on February 23, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama, to the late Lester Cheatham and Vernice Miller Cheatham. Ms. Hays passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Ms. Hays was a wonderful wife of sixty years...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” Nail
Funeral services for Charles “Sonny” Nail, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday January 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr....
Obituary: Norman Eugene Isbell
Funeral services for Norman Eugene Isbell, 66, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Guinn’s Cove Cemetery in Hayden. Bro. Junior Wolfe will officiate services. The family will welcome friends for...
Obituary: Ruth Creel King
Ruth Creel King, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michelle Griffin, Wade King, and Kristy Hicks; grandchildren, Alex Griffin, Joshonna (John) Kee, Tyler King; great-grandchildren, Chayton Kee, Kyla...
Obituary: James Leston Lee
James “Jimmy” L. Lee passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1943, to Odie and Velva Lee. Jimmy was born and raised in Cullman, Alabama, and later made his home in Decatur, where he lived for more than 30...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ 35-point gem drives no. 2 seed Cold Springs JV girls past no. 7 seed Hanceville 78-24
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- No. 2 seed in the JV girls bracket, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, faced the no. 7 seed Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first round of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Saturday evening. From the jump, two things were obvious: that...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seed Good Hope knocks off no. 6 seed Holly Pond 50-31 to move on to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second game in the JV Boys division featured the no. 3 seed Good Hope and the no. 6 seed Holly Pond. The Raiders took the early lead and widened their lead out to double digits at the half. Good Hope kept...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seeded Good Hope JV girls play complete game, defeat No. 6 seed Vinemont 56-25 in round one
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 3-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the no. 6 seed Vinemont Lady Eagles in game two of the JV girls' bracket in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Saturday afternoon. Good Hope played a complete game behind their backcourt...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chasteen, Belcher help No. 5 Cold Springs JV boys get past No. 4 Vinemont, 43-31 in round one
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The no. 4 seed, Vinemont, faced off against the no. 5 seed, Cold Springs, in the first JV boys matchup of the day on Saturday afternoon. Cold Springs held a slim lead at the first period and stretched it out to...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Mayfield shines as No. 5 seed Holly Pond JV girls upset No. 4 seed West Point 32-27 in round one
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday afternoon at Wallace State with a gritty defensive battle between the no. 4 seed, West Point, and the no. 5 seed West Point Lady Warriors. The game stayed close throughout, with a...
CHA: Public housing waitlist pre-applications available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pre-applications for the Cullman Housing Authority's public housing waitlist are available now. CHA Executive Director Marquisha Griffin advised all people interesting in housing should apply.
When it comes to wait times and what to expect as far as the status of applications,...
Bowling officially qualifies for Alabama Senate race
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Cullman County’s James R. (JR) Bowling has officially qualified to run for Alabama Senate, District 4.
Bowling announced his candidacy in December.
Bowling said his philosophy and platforms are simple: smaller government and lower taxes with a mindset of keeping the order: faith,...
Oden officially qualifies for reelection to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
EVA, Ala. - Jeremy Oden officially qualified Jan. 14, as a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Oden announced his reelection campaign back in September 2025.
Below is Oden’s announcement from Jan. 14:
“It has been the greatest honor of my life...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Bulldogs’ boys collect area wins on Holly Pond’s senior night
HOLLY POND, Ala.- If you desired to go out and see a pair of defensive games, then Holly Pond was the place for you. It was their Senior Night, and they faced off against the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The...
Safe surrender
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local leaders and community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 15, at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3 to bless and officially open a Safe Haven Baby Box, marking the city’s newest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison varsity boys and girls topple St. Bernard
Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play an area game in both girls' and boys' basketball. Addison came away with a sweep as the Lady Bulldogs beat the Lady Saints 50-20, while the men broke open a close game at the half and won going...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs loses key player, Falkville pulls off huge second-half rally to win 52-45
FALKVILLE, Ala.- The 21-1 Cold Springs Eagles traveled 35 miles north to face the 14-6 Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night. The first half had all the makings of an Eagles blowout, but their sails lost wind after an injury to Breydon Hallmon at...
‘Everyone has secrets’: PostSecret at Karma’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is inviting the community to anonymously share their secrets this January through an interactive art installation inspired by the community mail art project, PostSecret.
The installation, which runs through the end of January, encourages people to decorate a postcard...
Obituary: Larry “Red” Eugene Gamble
Funeral services for Larry “Red” Gamble, 80, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 12
theft of property; CR 609
assault; Good Hope School Rd.
theft of property; CR 1497
domestic violence;...
Rocket City Trash Pandas announce Global Baseball Series at Toyota Field this spring
MADISON, Ala.- The Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, held a press conference earlier this week to announce a one-of-a-kind international baseball series this spring. Through their partnership with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, the Toyota Red Cruisers, an...
Op-Ed: Low-stimulation show recommendations
It has become very common for electronics and media to be incorporated into children’s everyday routines. Highly stimulating shows, for example, are used as enrichment. They are often categorized as “children’s educational entertainment,” though recent controversy proves otherwise.
Excessive screen time is known to have...
Small Business Spotlight: Sugar & Steam
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Sugar & Steam: Bakery & Coffee was opened in October 2025 by Bo and Katie Johnson. Prior to opening the shop, they had Alabama Mug Coffee, a mobile business.
All the coffee and baked goods are made in-house. There are a...
USDA’s 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include new inverted food pyramid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992. The pyramid was updated in 2005, then changed to MyPlate in 2011. This month, the USDA released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, with a new,...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4-ranked Good Hope knocks off no. 8-ranked West Morgan in area finale, 53-38
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders will host their respective area tournament after defeating East Lawrence on Tuesday, and they looked to finish off their area schedule undefeated at home against no. 8-ranked West Morgan on Thursday night. Good Hope...
