Obituary: Charles H. Loyd
Funeral services for Charles H. Loyd, 67, of Eva will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville...
Obituary: Suzanne Moon Messersmith
Suzanne Moon Messersmith, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her parents William...
AG Steve Marshall files new lawsuit against City of Birmingham over...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that he has filed a new lawsuit against the City of Birmingham for its removal...
Cullman Civic Ballet’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ this Saturday at Heritage...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In addition to community theater and a community band, Cullman is now home to its own ballet company. Cullman Civic Ballet,...
Fairview council appoints new councilwoman, talks traffic lights, fireworks
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The newly-installed traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were still flashing as of Tuesday afternoon. While...
Local residents meet to pray at Depot Park after days of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, following a week of unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Make a splash! Spring Valley Beach Water Park now open
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Area summer favorite Spring Valley Beach Water Park opened for the season Saturday, with new rules in place due to COVID-19.
“Operational...
Obituary: Juddy Ronald Holcomb
Mr. Juddy Ronald Holcomb, 44, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. Mr. Holcomb was born Nov. 20, 1975 to Shelby Richards...
Obituary: Billy Gene Clark
Funeral services for Billy Gene Clark, 78, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Antioch Cemetery with Wade Maynord...
Obituary: Lessie Mae Duke
Lessie Mae Duke, 81, of Walter passed away May 31, 2020. She was born May 18, 1939 to Coy Lee and Maggie Elrod Hudson...
Obituary: Robert Hughes Craig
Robert Hughes Craig, 92, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hughes was born...
Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day: What to know about the job and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the weather is hot and humid, we here in Alabama appreciate having a home or workplace full of cool dry air...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
29 Cullman-area students earn degrees from Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. - Twenty-nine Cullman-area students earned degrees from Auburn University this spring.
Graduates include:
Jodi Benitez, of Hanceville
Michael Bentley, of Cullman
Paul Birmingham, of Bremen
Libby Burroughs,...
Ivey authorizes activation of Alabama National Guard in response to violent...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate...
Ivey issues statement in response to Sunday night Birmingham protests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests:
"Like so many others throughout the country...
Protesters in Cullman demonstrate against racism; counterprotesters vow to protect property
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, a group of young people who, at times, numbered around 25, came to Depot Park to protest racism...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The ceiling fan
I have written before about modern trends and old traditions. This article is about a ceiling fan and two or three helium-filled balloons.
The first...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
The Cullman Bearcats lost to Tuscaloosa Count High, 19-6. The lone Cullman score was set up by Marion Woodall, who...









































