‘Hanceville will forever have a place in my heart’
Hanceville Elementary Principal Stacie Olinger retiring
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary School principal Stacie Olinger has decided to retire after six years at the school....
Alabama Rural Roadmap: Gudger outlines vision for rural development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During last week’s meeting of the Alabama Growth Alliance, a 15-member public/private partnership created by the Alabama Legislature and tasked with...
Free ‘Financial Planning for Farmers’ workshop set for June 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local beginner farmers and veterans interested in exploring future financial strategies for farming are invited to attend the upcoming “Military Veteran...
Obituary: Jerry Eugene “Gene” McKnight
Jerry Eugene McKnight, affectionately known as Gene, passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 29, 1939, Gene called Cullman, Alabama his...
Obituary: Martin Marion Patterson
Martin Marion Patterson, 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born in Holly Pond, Alabama on November 12, 1935,...
Obituary: Dr. Harry C. Roach
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Harry C. Roach, who departed this life on June 9, 2025, at...
Obituary: Karen Waters Smith
Karen Waters Smith, age 68, affectionately known as “Nammy”, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. Born on December 7, 1956, Karen was...
Obituary: Willa Dean Wilson
Funeral service for Willa Dean Wilson, 96, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pietri adds Toni West to Women’s Basketball staff
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Head coach Rick Pietri has added Toni West to Jacksonville State's women's basketball staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. West spent two seasons...
Spring into summer recipe guide
The smell of spring is in the air, and so is lingering aroma of your grill heating up! This spring and summer, change up your...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Arab on the road
ARAB, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Arab for a meet last Thursday and returned home with a 444-193 win against the...
Business spotlight: The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness
Meet Emilee (Emi) Harbison, owner and operator of The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness.
Harbison is a 22-year-old Licensed Esthetician who just recently took the...
COLUMN: 50 years didn’t take as long as I thought
It happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, June 14, 1975. I remember that day so well that it almost seems like it was last...
FAITH: ‘Always stay true to God’: Cold Springs’ Cason Alexander reflects...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Cason Alexander will start his junior year of high school in August, and in this interview, he talked about...
Senior Spotlight: Living life to the fullest: Educator, dog trainer, mother
Trimble resident, longtime educator and dog trainer Paula Kretzschmar, 73, was born and raised in Cullman County. She spent most of her life in...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Alvis
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Alvis, 61, of Garden City, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June17, 2025 at Trinity Pentecostal Church in Hanceville....
Obituary: Colleen Ann Haab-Grund
Colleen Ann Haab Grund, of Hanceville, Alabama, and formerly of Chelsea, Michigan, was born on April 4, 1949, to Elmer and Malinda Haab. She...
‘Always help those in need’: Fairview’s Shelby Stringer reflects on Aggie...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview's Shelby Stringer collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories participating in...
