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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the...

Funeral Services for Joan Dean Hill, 88, of Hanceville, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home. Bro. Christopher Dotson will...

Funeral Service for John Schafer, age 68, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council has adopted a new ordinance designed to reshape how the city plans, funds and executes street and transportation infrastructure...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A newly signed state law will expand the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven and prohibit increases in electric retail...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A familiar name in the Smith Lake marina business has expanded its footprint, with Lynn Layton and Jeff Layton recently purchasing Trident Marina from Jeff Tolbert.  The...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts,...

Anne R. Lovell, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Mrs. Anne...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.  KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds...

Alabama Audubon has several bird-watching events scheduled for 2026. Two free events will take place  Saturday, April 11.  Birding at Vulcan Trail   The 2.2-mile Vulcan Trail is located at 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. It passes by the Vulcan statue...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month, highlighting the importance of awareness, access to services and support for...

What better way to spend spring days than to have quality time with your spouse or partner and your littles? The days grow longer and energize us as...

To the Editor,  Domestic violence is not a distant issue – it is a daily reality in our community. I see firsthand the impact this has on individuals and families across our county.  Law enforcement in Cullman County responds to domestic-related calls regularly, many involving repeat offenders and escalating violence. One of the most dangerous moments for a victim is immediately after an offender is released from custody. We have seen cases where victims are re-assaulted within hours...

Beverly Lynette Johnson, age 49 of Vinemont passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center - Princeton. She was born, January 4, 1977, to Bernice...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville is currently hosting a free poetry contest. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.   Library Manager Teresa Rivera said local teacher and published author Will Justice Drake will be...

Publisher’s note: Some stories aren’t about answers. This is one of them.  I don’t think about her death first. That’s what I didn’t expect.  It’s her smile.  That big, effortless smile that showed up before anything...

From the files of April 4, 1963 HANCEVILLE NEWS Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Harris and J. W. Davis spent the past Sunday in Mississippi visiting...

Larry was an unusual sort. In fact, to even say such would be like saying that Babe Ruth was a baseball player. Everybody who...