Certified arborist training planned for March 23-24 in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Arborists and others interested in tree care will have an opportunity later this month to attend certified arborist training in Cullman.   The training is...

ADPH asks for input to improve health in your local community 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of Alabama with...

Alabama Extension celebrates America with 250 Pound Challenge  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is issuing a bold statewide challenge. As part of...

COLUMN: Lessons from a locksmith 

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It seems there’s so much nastiness, rudeness and hate in the world now. It’s everywhere, and it makes me sicker than the thought of drinking warm...

Obituary: John “Mike” Michael Isbell

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John Michael “Mike” Isbell passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by love. He had an infectious smile and a huge heart filled...

Obituary: Sarah Annice Middleton Hilburn

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Beloved wife, mother, and sister, Sarah Annice Middleton Hilburn, 97, passed away on February 24, 2026.  She was born on October 24, 1928, to Rosa...

Obituary: Chris “Bird” Burk

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Memorial service for Chris "Bird" Burk, age 49, of Cullman, is Friday, March 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Memorial...

Obituary: Dorotha Dean Randolph

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Dorotha Dean Randolph, age 85, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Obituary: David Alfred Black

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Graveside Service for David Alfred Black, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Emma Jarnagin Cemetery,...

Obituary: Beverly Ann Cooper

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Beverly Ann Cooper, age 68, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to...

Obituary: Billy Joe Bartlett

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The following obituary has been lovingly written by Billy Joe's family. Billy Joe Bartlett, age 82 of Hartselle, formerly of Addison, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at...

Obituary: Gena Rena Renner

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Gena Rena Renner, 59, of Vinemont passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Brookwood Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1967 to Eddie Earl...

3 Alabama-connected airmen among 6 killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Three of the six U.S. airmen killed in the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq had ties to...

Significant severe weather event likely beginning this evening

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Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, noon …Almost the entire state is now in an Enhanced Risk due...

Storm shelters available across Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With severe weather possible across north Alabama, residents are encouraged to know where their nearest storm shelter is before storms arrive. According...

West Point High scholars win JV state championship

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point High School JV Scholars’ Bowl team won the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA) JV State Tournament March 6 at Wallace State Community College.   Coach Lee Henry said the great thing about winning...

Significant severe weather event unfolding today into erly Monday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, 7 a.m. …Areas east of I-65 and south of I-85 have been upgraded to Enhanced Risk… Non-thunderstorm winds will...

COLUMN: Things don’t last like they once did

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If Murphy’s Law is, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong,” the Mechanical Law would be, “What can break down, will break down.”...

Files from Yesteryear: March 14, 1946

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From the files of March 14, 1946 Eidson Chapel News Mrs. Ella Thomason celebrated her 59th birthday Sunday, March 10th. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs....

Cullman area faces windy Sunday, overnight severe storms, then sharp cold

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Residents across Cullman County and the Tennessee Valley could see several rounds of changing weather conditions over the next two days,...