Wallace State cheer finishes second nationally at 2026 UCA Nationals

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HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Cheer turned in a standout performance on the national stage, finishing second in the nation at the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals in the Open Small...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 2, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Ernest Elton Williams

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Ernest Elton Williams, 79, of Crane Hill passed away February 1, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is...

Obituary: Melissa June Shabel

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Funeral Service for Melissa June Shabel, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Glenda Steele Bagwell

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Funeral service for Glenda Bagwell, age 63 of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Alva Coyis Umphrey

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Mr. Umphrey passed away January the 16th, 2026, in his home in Deatsville AL where he and his wife had lived since 1985. He...

Mom Corner: Hospital bag preparation  

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Among all of the things going through your mind in the last stages of your pregnancy, hospital bag preparation is one of the most...

Career Paths: Real estate with Rita Tucker 

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Some people believe that having a college degree is the only way to have a career. And while there are professions that do require...

Obituary: Randall Gene Buchanan

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A funeral service for Randall Gene Buchanan of Welti, AL will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 3rd at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Welti....

Obituary: Stephen William Weissend

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Retired U.S N. Sailor Stephen William Weissend of Vinemont, Alabama completed his Earthly Voyage on Jan.31, 2026. He was 77 years old. He was...

Alabama Extension to host predator control and trapping workshop in Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Extension will host a trapping workshop, titled “Wildlife Enhancement through Predator Control” on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The five-hour program will...

Editorial: Cullman County’s mental health gap is a choice, not an...

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There is a quiet truth many families in Cullman County already know but rarely see acknowledged in public.  If you are experiencing a mental health...

COLUMN: The winter storm of ‘93

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It looks like we dodged the storm down here in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Much of our nation is caught in the grip of more...

Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 31, 1935

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From the files of Jan. 31, 1935 HANCEVILLE NEWS Hanceville, Jan. 29.—The W. M. S. met at the church Tuesday afternoon for the meeting. Miss Hildron Thigpen...

TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs wins runner-up 1A-3A girls title, five...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The ASHAA Indoor Track and Field championships concluded Saturday, and five Cullman-area teams participated in the event. To split classifications, 1A through...

Vinemont hosting Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon Feb. 16

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host a Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the...

Elijah Guyton named CSC Academic All-American

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AUSTIN, Texas — Two Gulf South Conference football student-athletes were named to the 2025 NCAA Division II Academic All-America Team, as selected and announced by...

Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosting weekly flight nights  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosted its weekly flight night on Tuesday, Jan. 27, offering a flavorful variety of curated drink flights.  Jubilee...

Nurturing a lifelong love of reading

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School has a new addition: a Little Free Library.   School Librarian Jenny Helton said the Little Free Library was purchased...

Commission on Aging seeking volunteers for homebound meal deliveries 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is seeking volunteers to help deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors across the county,...