Marine Resources asks anglers for help with fishing effort survey
If you fish in Alabama coastal and/or offshore waters, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) may soon...
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and...
COLUMN: Grandparent’s names – they call you what?
From my personal perspective, one of the most wonderful things about having grandchildren (besides being able to give them back) is that we get...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests just before New Year’s, including:
Dec. 28
Deputies arrested Leah Danielle Westbrook, 32, of Hanceville, on...
Hope Horses Spirit Night at Johnny’s Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses is known for benefiting participants through adaptive therapeutic riding by building core strength, fine and gross motor...
Library’s 2024 Winter Reading Challenge runs through Feb. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all bookworms and book enthusiasts! The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is hosting its first Winter Reading Challenge –...
Local woman leading chronological Bible study, almost 100 strong
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County has a reputation for being a Bible centric. One local woman felt a calling that a reputation for being...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah,...
Obituary: Bernice Wynelle Hesterley
Bernice Wynelle Hesterley, 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024. Wynelle was born on Dec. 29, 1935 to Mae and Clyde...
Obituary: Norman Calvert
Norman Calvert passed from his home to his heavenly home on Jan. 5, 2024.
He was born Nov. 7, 1936 to Ofel and Margrette (Speegle)...
Op-Ed: Alabama should proceed with caution on ‘school choice’
With another legislative session in Alabama right around the corner, along with a presidential election, “school choice” is quickly becoming a hot topic across...
Cullman Regional a 175-bed hospital after 2-phase expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital after adding a total of 30 new beds to its critical care and medical...
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit in Cullman County involving stolen vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Brandon Chester Stephens, 18, of Falkville, after a brief pursuit Friday night, Jan. 5....
Shiver for a cause at local Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Those brave enough to test the wintry waters at WildWater will take part in Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s annual...
United Way hosting Business Alliance Breakfast Jan. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is set to host its annual Business Alliance Breakfast at East Side Baptist Church on...
Patterson appointed new CPD assistant chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has a new assistant chief.
Patrol Officer Brandon Patterson was appointed to the assistant chief position this week...
Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs collect area wins over Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Meek Tigers, who just happen to be their closest rivals being just ten miles south of them and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn area wins over Ashville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After battling Vinemont on the road earlier this week, Hanceville returned home to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night to host a...
Obituary: Sandra K. Mann Wiley
Sandra K. Mann Wiley, 81, of Lexington, passed away Jan. 4, 2024.
She was born Sep. 11, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sandra enjoyed playing games...









































