4th of July Jeep Invasion – America’s Block Party set for July 3-4 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 4th of July Jeep Invasion – America's Block Party will be held July 3-4 at JG's Campen Life RV Campground. Hosted...
Cullman County 4th of July and America 250 events guide
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we approach the Fourth of July we often think of hotdogs, hamburgers, swimming, fireworks and anything red, white and blue. Though this year is special! Saturday, July 4,...
Heat Advisory Today with a Few Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
CLANTON – Tuesday, 7:00 am, June 30, 2026 High temperatures today through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except for the upper 90s...
Cullman County tourism generates more than $325M in economic impact in...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Tourism continues to be a major economic driver for Cullman County, generating more than $325.5 million in visitor spending and supporting...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Frank Walker
Funeral Service for Frank Walker, age 80, of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10 a.m.;...
Obituary: Helen Margaret Clay
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Helen Margaret Clay, 94, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ms. Clay...
Cullman duo aiming to build community with kickstart semi-pro football team,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At his apartment in Huntsville, Cullman native Shaun Smith would hear the roar of the crowd, the music and the fans...
Heat Advisory for Most of State Through At Least Tuesday
CLANTON – Monday, 630 am, June 29, 2026
High temperatures through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except potentially reaching the upper 90s...
Heat advisory in effect as dangerous heat settles over Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A dangerous stretch of summer heat is settling over Cullman County and North Alabama, bringing an increased risk of heat-related illness...
Op-Ed: When I die
When I die I hope I go to a familiar place. I pray it’s as simple as falling asleep, waking up to laughter in the next room and I’m not...
Op-Ed: Do your part to prevent child hunger
September is recognized as National Hunger Awareness Month, though awareness of child hunger extends beyond a single month. For some children and families this can span over the...
City of Cullman recognized by Liberty Learning Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman was recently recognized by the Liberty Learning Foundation for its continued support of the organization’s civics education programs in...
Obituary: Joan Margaret Mitchell
Funeral Services for Joan Margaret Mitchell, age 80 of Vinemont, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at...
Obituary: Bobby Story
Bobby Milvord Story of Summerdale, AL passed away June 24, 2026, quietly at the age of 81.
Mr. Story was a native of Holly Pond...
Obituary: Robbie Rene Baggett
Robbie Rene Baggett, age 61, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on October...
Obituary: Eva Phillips
Funeral service for Eva Phillips, age 102 of Cullman, is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Caleb Elrod...
Cullman Bowling Center celebrates 50 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bowling Center celebrated 50 years on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The establishment was opened in 1976 and has maintained its reputation as a...
COLUMN: Dogs, weed-eaters and chainsaws
Some of my longtime readers will remember Ginger (65). Ginger was our sweet yellow lab and Cocoa’s (15) big sidekick. Ginger died back in...
Files from Yesteryear: June 27, 1963
From the files of June 27, 1963
NEW PROSPECT NEWS
By BOBBY JACKSON
Mrs. Ila Casey and family of Garden City visited recently with her parents, Rev....
