(Updated) Father, daughter found dead in Colony; no foul play suspected
Updated Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Tuesday night identified the decedents as father and daughter Carthel Morgan, 63,...
Op-Ed: In the spirit of Thatcher, for the people of Alabama
At a Lieutenant Governor political forum in Hoover last month, one of the moderators posed a simple question: name your favorite historical figure. Without...
Cold. Bold. Cullman.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave – very brave – participants jumped into icy waters for a great cause Saturday morning, Jan. 31.
It was a balmy...
Op-Ed: It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers
I have spent my life serving the people of Alabama, from joining the US Marine Corps at 18 years old, to serving the last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond leaves Addison with two blowout victories to...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted Holly Pond in boys and girls matches on Monday night, and the Bulldogs were hoping to exact some revenge on...
Get to know the Hanceville Library Board
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Shirley Burden Public Library Manager Teresa Rivera recently shared appreciation for members of the library’s board, saying she couldn’t do it...
Notice: City of Cullman business license renewals
City of Cullman business license renewals were due Jan. 1, 2026. Licenses not renewed by Feb. 1 are delinquent.
The City has mailed courtesy renewal...
Garden City awarded $520K EPA grant for water system expansion
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Town of Garden City has been awarded $520,000 in federal funding to support improvements to its water system.
The funding,...
More than 160 WSCC student athletes named to ACCC commissioner’s honor...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...
Obituary: Melissa “Missy Rae” Munger
A Celebration of Life service for Melissa "Missy Rae" Munger, 53, will beSunday, February 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: John Wayne Heatherly
John Wayne Heatherly, known affectionately as Johnny by his friends, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April...
Wallace State cheer finishes second nationally at 2026 UCA Nationals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....









































