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. — At the 2026 PEAK Awards, held Sept. 24, in Decatur, Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto was named 2026 Attraction of the Year. Presented by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Firehouse Subs in Cullman will host a free Touch the Truck event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring first responders and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Emma Kile threw 11 touchdown passes Sunday as Wallace State’s flag football team improved to 8-0 with two conference victories at...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Chasen Hampton broke his own Cullman Christian School boys’ 2-mile record and earned a top-10 finish Saturday, Sept. 26, leading the...

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs swept the Class 1A-2A team championships at the Kudzu Hills Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26, with Reese Swidecki leading a...

John Andrew Warwick, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family, friends and the Holy Mass. Andy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Funeral services for Danny Lynn Loggins, 64, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

CULLMAN, Ala. –Drivers heading downtown this week should plan around street and parking closures for Cullman Oktoberfest, with some restrictions continuing after the Oct. 1-4 celebration ends.  Second Avenue Northeast will remain open throughout the festival.  Depot Drive, between the historic train depot and Depot Park, closed Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. and is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.  The museum parking area and First Avenue Northeast between the museum and Festhalle closed Sept. 27 at 11 p.m. Both are scheduled to reopen Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m.  Additional closures are scheduled Monday, Sept. 28:  • Arnold Street Northeast closes at 8:30 a.m. and reopens Sunday, Oct. 4, at 11 p.m.  • First Avenue Northeast west of Clark Street, the Warehouse parking lot and Clark Street Northeast close at 11 p.m. and reopen Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m.  Motorists should follow barricades and posted signs, watch for pedestrians and allow extra travel time during setup, festival activities and cleanup.  Visitors should plan to park outside the closed areas and walk to the festival. Avoid blocking driveways, business entrances or emergency access, and check parking restrictions before leaving a vehicle.  The official festival site map identifies accessible parking locations along Second Avenue Northeast, along with festiva entrances, restrooms and first aid.  Oktoberfest will take place at Depot Park and the surrounding downtown festival grounds. General admission is free.   Festival hours are 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3; and noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.  Drivers returning downtown after the celebration should check the reopening schedule before taking their usual routes.   The festival’s Sunday closing does not mark the end of all street and parking restrictions.  (City of Cullman)

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – ZincFast is preparing an expansion of its Hanceville galvanizing operation following approval of a tax abatement by the Hanceville City Council.  The council approved the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A planned 56-unit apartment development on County Road 770 has reached another stage of development following a state housing-credit award and review...

CULLMAN, Ala. - We're at the halfway point of the season, and the games are proving to be more and more important when it...

Robert Keith Puckett, 69, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Keller Landing in Tuscumbia, AL. He was born September 18, 1957 to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County celebrated its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Friday, Sept....

I laugh when I think about college students today. They go off to school with interior designers, then buy curtains, expensive sheets, nice furniture,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2026 Burgermeister Ball took place Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Abbey Byre Venue at St. Bernard. It was a celebration of Cullman’s German heritage, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools and AmFirst have named Good Hope Primary School Pre-K Teacher Brittney Calvert and Cullman County Child Development Center employee Jeff Corder as their Employees of the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt visited Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Sept. 24. Earlier this year her debut novel, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” was adapted into...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sips n Strokes is an art shop located in Cullman’s Warehouse District. It caters to adults and children, offering painting classes and other creative opportunities. It also allows others...

From the files of Sept. 26, 1937 Bees and Butterflies Mrs. Ida Howell spent Wednesday in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Merz were at the state fair...