Good Hope Council welcomes public back to in-person meetings
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope took a step toward a return to normal Monday night at its first council meeting...
U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognizes Police Week, May 10-16
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and...
Fairview eatery gets new artwork
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In a lightning-swift one-day operation, local artist Bethany Kerr gave a facelift to the west wall of Fairview landmark eatery Pizza...
Obituary: Larry James Swearingen
Larry James Swearingen, 56, of Cullman died Sunday, May 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father John Terry Swearingen.
Larry is survived by...
Obituary: Carolyn Wynell “Hale” Cranford
Carolyn Wynell “Hale” Cranford, 80, entered into Heaven Sunday morning to be with the Lord.
Carolyn was born in Newman, GA (Coweta County) and raised...
Obituary: Robin Cindy “Bonnie” Brown
Robin Cindy “Bonnie” Brown passed away May 10, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1965 to Curtis Frank and...
Obituary: Wanda Faye Frazier
Graveside services for Wanda Faye Frazier, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Seth...
Obituary: Eddy Dean Stephens
Eddy Dean Stephens, 65, of Blountsville went to be with his Heavenly Father May 9, 2020. He was born in Blountsville, Oct. 18, 1954...
Obituary: Margaret Marie Wallace
Margaret Marie Wallace, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born...
Smoker stolen from Southern Eats
CULLMAN, Ala. - Southern Eats, Meals to Go Owner Laci Schuman had a not-so-pleasant surprise when an employee opened up her business this morning....
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sacred Heart celebrates 1st congregational Mass outside
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman celebrated its first congregational Mass this past Sunday, utilizing all safety precautions as deemed by the...
Nick’s picks: Top 10 sports comedies
With COVID-19 shutting down schools, businesses and
seemingly everything else across the country, both movies and sports are
experiencing an unprecedented hiatus. This is as good...
Obituary: Gordon Dennis “Billy” Pigg, Sr.
Gordon Dennis "Billy" Pigg, Sr., passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Addison, Alabama.
Billy was born April 28, 1930 in Winston County, Alabama to...
Wilson, Watts: Do not let your guard down on COVID-19 in...
Mark Wilson, M.D., health officer, Jefferson County Department of Health
Ray L. Watts, M.D., president, University of Alabama at Birmingham
As parts of Alabama’s safer-at-home...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith, at...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I got a splinter in my caboose
Most folks as old as I am can remember when houses had a front porch and a back porch. If you had a house...
7 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State graduated its largest class in university history - 895 graduates - in spring 2020. Due to COVID-19, commencement has...
Obituary: Mary Charlene Koehler
Mary Charlene Koehler, of Vinemont, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born July 11, 1942 to Gustav...
Obituary: Mary Tillman Clark
Mary Tillman Clark, of Cullman passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Simcoe,...









































