Hanceville library welcomes librarian Beth Ellis 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hired a new librarian as part of its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the staff was excited to welcome fun new librarian Beth Ellis.  “She is...

Wallace State cross country teams earn NJCAA All-Academic honors

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Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country programs were recognized for their work in the classroom following the 2025 season, with both teams earning...

Arrests and Incidents reported June 8, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Gardendale man killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Gardendale man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m. Monday, June 8. Alabama State...

Obituary: David Bruce Conway

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David Bruce Conway, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at UAB Hospital. Born on August 28,...

Obituary: Millard Ray Buchmann

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Millard Ray Buchmann was larger than life, in every way. At 6-foot-4, he was known as “Big Ray,” and he lived up to the...

Tales & Tails reading program runs June 10-July 15  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Critter Crew is launching a six-week reading program called “Tales and Tails,” which will run Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. June 10-July 15. The program will take place at Cullman...

Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Today

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CLANTON – Monday, 700 am, June 8, 2026 A Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and north of I-20 through 8 pm. Except for...

Rainer: WFF, 68 Ventures team up to relocate gopher tortoises  

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With about 95% of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the...

Cullman Sports Cooperative hosting ‘Play it Forward’ drive June 27 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Sports Cooperative is holding its first “Play it Forward” sports equipment drive on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic...

AARP Alabama warns of new ‘Publishers Clearing House’ scam using FaceTime technology 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  AARP Alabama is alerting residents across the state to a troubling new scam in which criminals impersonate representatives of “Publishers Clearing House” and use FaceTime calls to...

COLUMN: A porch goose on the loose

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Have you seen them? They first arrived in America about 40 years ago. Back then, there seemed to only be a small gaggle of...

Files from Yesteryear: June 6, 1946

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From the files of June 6, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE First hand news of home was received recently by Sgt. Lloyd L. McClendon, who...

Obituary: Hank Alan Murphree

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A visitation for Hank Alan Murphree, 64, of Hanceville will be Tuesday June 9, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.  Mr....

Troy punches ticket to Omaha with Super Regional sweep of Little...

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TROY, Ala. - For the first time in program history, Troy is headed to the College World Series. The Trojans punched a ticket to Omaha after...

Summer Movies at Art Park returns June 26, July 24 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host the Summer Movies at Art Park series June 26 and July 24, from 8-10 p.m. Art...

Downtown library hosting block party June 8 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library is hosting its second annual Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party to celebrate the beginning of its summer reading program on Monday, June 8 from noon-2...

‘The People’s Artist’: Brian Greer finishes 12th in art contest 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man and his handmade jewelry company recently finished 12th in The People’s Artist,  an online nationwide competition presented by actor and artist Johnny Depp.    Brian Greer, owner of...

Wallace State Esports competitor Arian Kennedy reflects on national championship runner-up finish 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Esports competitor Arian Kennedy and his teammate Christopher James Donahoo had a strong run on the national championship stage, before falling...

19 local students graduate from Alabama Connections Academy 

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ATHENS, Ala. - Alabama Connections Academy honored 991 graduates from across the state during its commencement ceremony on May 14 in Montgomery.    Of those, 19 students* are from Cullman County. Those graduates...