Whaley officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Lt. Chad Whaley this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff. Whaley announced...

Auburn Football signs electrifying quarterback Byrum Brown

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AUBURN, Ala. — Record-setting quarterback Byrum Brown has signed with Auburn Football, head coach Alex Golesh announced Tuesday. Brown led all FBS quarterbacks in 2025 with 42 total...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 7, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

McKenzee Gregory of Hanceville named to Belhaven University fall 2025 President’s...

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JACKSON, Miss. - Congratulations to Belhaven University student McKenzee Gregory, of Hanceville, AL on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.  Gregory...

Joppa’s  Zachary Haynes named to Columbia College fall 2025 Dean’s List 

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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia College recently announced its Dean's List for the fall 2025 Semester (August-December 2025). To be named to the Dean's List,...

Editorial: Killing the part of me that walks away 

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I have a character flaw, one I can no longer dress up as self-preservation or strength.  When relationships fracture in my life, with family, friends,...

Cullman’s Walter Adams named to Marion Military Institute President’s List 

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MARION, Ala. - College student Walter Adams of Cullman, a Saint Bernard Preparatory School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute fall 2025 semester on...

Decia McClure of Cullman named to Northwest President’s List 

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SENATOBIA, Miss. - Decia McClure of Cullman  has been named to the Northwest Mississippi Community College President's List for the fall 2025 semester. Included on...

ACES: RiverKids

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Paddling is a great way to experience Alabama’s abundant water resources — more than 132,000 miles of fresh water — firsthand while enjoying outdoor...

PREP BASKETBALL: Meek completes season sweep of Addison behind a Ferguson...

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ADDISON, Ala.- The Meek Tigers bounced back from a four-game skid on Tuesday night in a big way, traveling to rival Addison and leaving...

Local students named to Jax State fall 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in fall 2025. To...

Obituary: Roger Dale Wilson

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Roger Dale Wilson, aged 80, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945. Roger was a resident of Cullman,...

Obituary: Elizabeth Smith Stewart

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Elizabeth Smith Stewart, a faithful, adventurous, and sweet soul, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 25,...

Obituary: Bethany K. Chambers

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Funeral services for Bethany K. Chambers of Hanceville, AL will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

Obituary: Joseph D. Villa

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Funeral services for Joseph D. Villa, 75, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday January 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 6, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Gentry officially qualifies for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has officially qualified to run for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.  Below is Gentry’s announcement:  “Today, I...

Josh Speakman announces run for Cullman County Commission, District 2 

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Updated Jan. 6, 2026 CULLMAN, Ala. — Josh Speakman announced this week that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission, District 2....

Vinemont monthly senior events continue Jan. 19 

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 VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will continue its monthly senior events this year. Seniors are invited to come out the third Monday...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles, Eagles pick up wins over Hanceville

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BREMEN, Ala.- The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a pair of county games on Monday night, and both Eagle squads ended...