‘Horticulture is my true love’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his...
Controlled burns top tool for wildlife, land managers
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Social media has been filled with smoke and fire lately as many land managers, like the...
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea.
“Nobody wants...
‘I think we are going in the right direction’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order until April 9, with a few changes for...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Lynn 14-2 in 5 innings
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their Cross-county rivals, the Lynn Lady Bears in a chilly late afternoon softball game. The Lady Bulldogs...
North Alabama Agriplex kicks off 2021 adult and children’s programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s 2021 public program schedule is now set with many in-person and virtual programs scheduled for all ages....
Obituary: Barbara Jane Chaffin
Barbara Jane Chaffin of Crane Hill passed away March 3, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born Feb. 5, 1942 in Cullman...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 5
Friday, March 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 391,369...
Cullman County Circuit Clerk’s Office passes 2015-2020 financial audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain reported this week that her office received a clean financial audit report from the Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming to town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops home tilt against Mars Hill 13-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Mars Hill Panthers in the first of a home and home series, Addison travels to Mars Hill tomorrow night. It was...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors blank Fairview at home 10-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After handling Athens on the road 10-0 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for a showdown...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an...
Obituary: Robert George Watson
Robert George Watson, 73, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born July 11, 1947 in Camden,...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Kyte
Graveside services for Mary Elizabeth Kyte, 85, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery....
Ivey extends mask mandate until April 9
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, until Friday, April 9...
Cullman County’s Ben Haynes recognized for top state honors in National Corn Yield Contest
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), recognizes farmers from across the...
Food, love, care… all in a backpack
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two breakfasts, two lunches, two suppers and six snacks... all packed up for the weekend. That is what the Hanceville Knapsacks...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Agriplex resumes in-person programs… with chickens!
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its first in-person event of the year, the North Alabama Agriplex welcomed a full group of participants to discuss backyard...
Obituary: James Ellis Calvert
James Ellis Calvert, 77, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Feb. 25,2021 in Plaquemine, LA.
Mr. Calvert was a veteran of the United States Air...
Obituary: Dennis Allen Glover
Funeral services for Dennis Allen Glover, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state,...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds tosses 1-hit shutout in 10-0 win at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point made the trip to Athens Tuesday night for a showdown with the Eagles and the Warriors left with a...
Baileyton names parks director, schedules ‘Day in the Park’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council approved at its meeting Monday night several new hires in preparation for what it hopes will be...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Belgreen at home 11-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on a rainy, muddy field at Alexander Park in Addison, Alabama for an early season softball...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview hammers J.B. Pennington 14-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Lady Aggies hit the field their home opener against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and after the Lady Tigers made it...
Goat Island Brewing to host female brewers on International Women’s Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing announced that on Monday, March 8 it will host members of the national female brewers’ organization Pink...
Obituary: Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips
Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips of Cullman passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born in McCall, South Carolina Feb....
Obituary: Teresa Annette Spain
A funeral service for Teresa Annette Spain of Columbia, Tennessee who died Feb. 27, 2021 at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee will be held...
Obituary: Larry McKelvey
Larry McKelvey, 79, of Boston, VA passed away peacefully at the Culpeper Feb. 27, 2021. Larry was born and lived the first 19 years...
Obituary: Worland Clay Fowler
Memorial services for Worland Clay Fowler, 61, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Springville First United Methodist Church,...
Obituary: Margaret Camp Hamrick
Funeral services for Margaret Camp Hamrick will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home with...
NASA, SpaceX to launch 2nd Commercial Crew rotation mission to International Space Station
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX are continuing a regular cadence of missions with astronauts launching on an American rocket from American soil to the International...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview council votes to replace park lights, discusses community planning
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and after approving last month’s minutes welcomed Clint Haynes who...
Cullman ranked no. 3 micropolitan in U.S. for industry in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as the no. 3 micropolitan in the nation in the...
Holly Pond moves forward with sewer repairs, improvements
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a proposal to make the first of three major repairs to...
Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Cullman County
ARKADELPHIA, Ala. – A Bremen man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife. The charge stems from a shooting that...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 1
Monday, March 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,933...
Obituary: Karen Denise Fitzek
A funeral service for Karen Denise Fitzek, 59, of Bremen, AL will be at noon Thursday, March 4 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hinkle
Franklin D. Hinkle, 87, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Frank was born Sept. 1, 1933...
Obituary: Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr.
A memorial service for Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr., 77, of Vinemont, Alabama will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Lanice C. Keller
Lanice C. Keller, 82, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at The Folsom Center in Cullman.
Lanice was born Feb. 6, 1939...
WSCC Athletics: No. 19 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; Basketball, Baseball, No. 11 Softball & Men’s Golf updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team continues to roll.
The Lions swept Snead State at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum on Sunday,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard’s Eli Loyd signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Eli Loyd, a Senior, at St. Bernard Prep School recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 28
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,525...
Peace Corps celebrating 60th anniversary in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 1, the Peace Corps celebrates 60 years since President John F. Kennedy established the agency in 1961. The anniversary...
Alabama hemp industry still growing strong
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp production is still at the forefront of many Alabama producers’ minds as early reports indicate an increase in the...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,036...
Obituary: Vondaleen Peyton
Graveside services for Vondaleen Peyton, 82, of Cullman, who passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, will be at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery...
ADPH asks Alabama residents who have had COVID-19 to complete confidential survey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is conducting an online survey designed to learn more about the spread of COVID-19...
Growing vegetable transplants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring on the horizon, it is time to start preparing vegetable transplants. When growing vegetable transplants for the home...
Tree City USA: City recognized for 33rd year; Arbor Day Poster Contest winners named
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, the City of Cullman Tree Commission and Mayor Woody Jacobs celebrated the city being designated a “Tree City USA”...
Scale Back Alabama extends start date to April 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, is extending the 2021 start date to Monday, April 5. Originally slated to...
NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced this week the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. will be named after Mary W. Jackson,...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats handle Buckhorn at home 9-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home Friday night to take on the Buckhorn Bucks and after falling behind in the opening frame,...
Obituary: Betty Carol Price
Funeral services for Betty Carol Price, 78, of Hanceville will be Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Buddy Jackson...
Obituary: Tracey Ann Mabrey
Tracey Ann Mabrey, 54, of Holly Pond passed away Feb. 24, 2021. She was born Dec. 22, 1966 in Jefferson County to Robert and...
Obituary: Phillip Dale Waldrep
Funeral services for Phillip Dale Waldrep, 64, of Hartselle, who went to be with his Lord Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, will be at Moss...
Obituary: George Albert Warnke, Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. George Albert Warnke, Sr., 81, of Cullman, Alabama will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s...
Small Business Spotlight: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. is now open in Cullman. Its products are made from all plant-based ingredients, and customers can...
South Cullman Wal-Mart begins administering COVID-19 vaccines
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wal-Mart on Olive Street began administering COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Vaccinations are given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville talks March 13 Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening with a light agenda, discussing the Hanceville Irish Festival, which is planned for Saturday,...
Always preparing
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the 10-year anniversary of the destructive April 27, 2011 tornadoes approaching, Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) hosted a meeting with local...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic names 5 new board members
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently named five new members to its board of directors, and executive director Jolanda Hutson was...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Holly Pond 18-1; Thursday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted Holly Pond in Thursday afternoon baseball action and it was all Good Hope from the...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night...
Show your stripes! Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Show your stripes! This Sunday, Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare...
Obituary: Raymond Alan Brauer
Raymond Alan Brauer, 62, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born June 20, 1958...
CATA teacher Ray Brauer dies after battle with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Mechatronics teacher Raymond “Ray” Brauer passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. According to CATA staff, Brauer...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 25
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 384,640...
Dr. Mike Phillips named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. — Mike Phillips has been named director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the primary outreach organization for Alabama A&M and...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SharkBite to the rescue
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures dropped and stayed down for extended periods in Texas recently, damage to plumbing reached alarming rates across the state....
Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 24
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 383,882...
Obituary: Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss
Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss, 71, of the Sardis community entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Debbie was born Jan....
(Update) Holly Pond woman killed in 3-vehicle wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 69
Updated 2-25-21 7:54 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed and four injured in a three-vehicle crash at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway...
Small Business Spotlight: Cullman 31 Nutrition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman 31 Nutrition is now open and serving up drinks and shakes. Located at 1207 Second Ave. NW inside Creel Plaza,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year,...
SGB shots available closer to home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost 90 Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate Ganglion Block...
Colony mayor files ethics complaint against council member
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson, at the conclusion of the Town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, informed Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ethel...
Obituary: Christopher Jason Ragsdale
Christopher Jason Ragsdale, 42, of Logan entered into rest Feb. 18, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jason was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Elba,...
Obituary: Faye Lynch
Graveside services for Faye Lynch, 79, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Justin Lynch...
Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway
Frederick Dawson Holloway, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at UAB Hospital. He was born June 14, 1946 to Ray and...
Obituary: John “Bo” Cannie Tubbs
John "Bo" Cannie Tubbs of Bremen passed away Feb. 22, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Cullman...
Obituary: Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr.
Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr., 68, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born March 1, 1952 in Toledo,...
Obituary: Brenda Jo Maynard Golden
Funeral services for Brenda Jo Maynard Golden, 71, of Baileyton will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Noil Allen Holmes
Noil Allen Holmes, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 8, 1954 to Virgil and Iris Holmes.
He...
Obituary: Robert Irvin Denson
Funeral services for Robert Irvin Denson, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim...
Obituary: Christie Hancock McSwain
Mrs. Christie Hancock McSwain, 96, of the Trimble community passed gently into eternity from her home Feb. 21, 2021.
Christie was married to Orvel McSwain...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 23
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 382,906...
