Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Restaurant spotlight: Fan-favorite Mexican restaurant for more than 20 years

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Los Cabos, a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant, has been serving up goodness in Cullman since opening in April 2003. Manager Adam Flores’ family...

A day in the life: Officer Bill Pagan

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Long before the first school bell of the day rings, Cullman Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Bill Pagan is already hard at work,...

Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition

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Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025 With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...

Cullman County man charged with using cell phone to steal debit...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Christopher Michael Melvin, 45, of Vinemont, was arrested July 31, charged with one count of identity theft and two counts of...

Journey Church: You are never alone

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Journey Church was originally known by a different name, but in September 2002, with the arrival of new leadership and a renewed vision, it...

‘Vinemont has been a very special place to me’: Shayla Colchado...

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Vinemont senior Shayla Colchado earned her diploma in May and in this interview, she talked about her experience at school and what she’ll miss...

COLUMN: Milestone Birthdays

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Everybody has a birthday and everybody has one every year. Well, except for those individuals who were born on Feb. 29. Recently, I think...

WSCC Dental Assisting program celebrates recent graduates

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated its latest graduates with a pinning ceremony held on Monday, July 28, at...

Obituary: Beverly Ann Burch-Dabbs

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Funeral services for Beverly Ann Burch-Dabbs, 78, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...

Editorial: PACs v. SIGs – What’s the difference and why it...

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In today’s highly charged political landscape, the terms “political action committee” (PAC) and “special interest group” (SIG) are often used interchangeably; however, they are...

Welcome Homestead hosts fall gardening event

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BAILEYTON, Ala. - Welcome Homestead in Baileyton hosted its most recent Women’s Homesteading Group event on Thursday, July 31, focused on fall gardening. The group...

Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 2, 1962

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From the files of Aug. 2, 1962 Parks Buzzing With Excitement EAST SIDE PARK The park has buzzed with excitement of the circus Friday at 2 p.m....

FAITH: ‘God works miracles’: Cold Springs’ Hollyn Bruer reflects on her...

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Cold Springs High School’s Hollyn Bruer is preparing to start her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, her...

Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 28

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met July 28 to discuss personnel matters and action items before the start of the new...

FPLCC hosting Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Oct. 25

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is hosting the Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on...

From practice fields to Friday nights: Area bands marching toward fall

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Band students all across Cullman County have been working hard from early mornings to late at night, marking drill sets, memorizing...

Cullman Christian School purchases Beech Ave. property

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has officially purchased the Beech Avenue property it has called home since 2020. The school purchased the property...

BREAKING: Gudger files legislation to repeal resort development and annexation

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has pre-filed legislation for the 2026 regular session that will repeal Senate Bill 322, block...

Obituary: Eva Nell Miller

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Eva Nell Chambers Miller was born in 1934 to Hurschel and Lillian Chambers. She was the youngest of 4 children; Her older brothers Hurschel...