Obituary: Edna Washington Leeth
A memorial service for Edna Washington Leeth, 74, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Brian Simmons expects to maintain the Aggies’ winning...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- After the sudden resignation of legendary Fairview head coach George Redding on Feb. 20, the future of the program was up in...
Obituary: Nellie Ramsey Burks
Graveside service for Nellie Ramsey Burks, age 89, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Missionary Grove Cemetery.Cullman Heritage...
Cullman Police: Joint operation leads to 5 human trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department last week, in conjunction with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Covenant Rescue Group, “conducted a...
Booth inventory ideas
As we enter spring and summer we prepare for the many festivals. The highlight of these events, among games and food, are the booths!...
Library seeking volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is seeking volunteers, saying they play a vital role in keeping local libraries running efficiently.
CCPLS...
Signs of spring
In Alabama, spring can feel like a year-round delicacy since the state is known for its warmer climate. December through February are colder, though...
COLUMN: Don’t say awesome – unless it really is
I walked about 75 yards from the visitor center, stepped to the railing, looked both ways and gawked.
I’m not a big gawker. In fact,...
Read with Mrs. Alabama American March 3 at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Taylor Folks, will host a special reading event on Tuesday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Karma’s...
Bremen man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as William L. Rhodes, 56.
Troopers said...
City of Hanceville launching new website, approves Sunday alcohol sales
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its last meeting announced a new city website will launch soon.
The key takeaways of the new...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Paige Adams on journey to Birmingham, Final...
BREMEN, Ala. - It's been a special season for first-year head coach Paige Adams, who took over at Cold Springs after legendary head coach...
COLUMN: Is your Christmas tree still up?
Last week I was listening to a Christian radio program when the host of the show asked the radio audience, “Is your Christmas tree...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 28, 1952
From the files of Feb. 28, 1952
South Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Burks of Cullman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie...
Court records detail 2014 federal conviction of Cullman Chronicle editor; sheriff...
Public records reflect 2014 federal conviction, denied appeal, registry classification, candidate withdrawals and district attorney response
As of time of publication, the forum to be...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Smith Kilgo
Margaret Ann Smith Kilgo age 90 of Arley, Alabama passed away February 26, 2026. She was born April 4th, 1935, in Ardell, Alabama.
Margaret was proceeded in death by her parents...
Wallace State to host first Jill of All Trades event April...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host its first Jill of All Trades event on April 10, from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., introducing...
2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant winners
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School recently crowned winners in its 2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant.
Eighth-grade winners
Prettiest Smile - Emory Norris
Best Dressed - Ella...
Vinemont High crowns 2026 Miss Vinemont, 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School recently crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont and 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen.
Makenna Howard was crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont.
Miss Vinemont...
Cullman recognized as Tree City USA for 38th consecutive year, receives...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 38th consecutive year and received the prestigious Growth Award...









































