Obituary: Gena Rena Renner

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Gena Rena Renner, 59, of Vinemont passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Brookwood Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1967 to Eddie Earl...

3 Alabama-connected airmen among 6 killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Three of the six U.S. airmen killed in the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq had ties to...

Significant severe weather event likely beginning this evening

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Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, noon …Almost the entire state is now in an Enhanced Risk due...

Storm shelters available across Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With severe weather possible across north Alabama, residents are encouraged to know where their nearest storm shelter is before storms arrive. According...

West Point High scholars win JV state championship

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point High School JV Scholars’ Bowl team won the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA) JV State Tournament March 6 at Wallace State Community College.   Coach Lee Henry said the great thing about winning...

Significant severe weather event unfolding today into erly Monday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, 7 a.m. …Areas east of I-65 and south of I-85 have been upgraded to Enhanced Risk… Non-thunderstorm winds will...

COLUMN: Things don’t last like they once did

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If Murphy’s Law is, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong,” the Mechanical Law would be, “What can break down, will break down.”...

Files from Yesteryear: March 14, 1946

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From the files of March 14, 1946 Eidson Chapel News Mrs. Ella Thomason celebrated her 59th birthday Sunday, March 10th. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs....

Cullman area faces windy Sunday, overnight severe storms, then sharp cold

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Residents across Cullman County and the Tennessee Valley could see several rounds of changing weather conditions over the next two days,...

PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 14, 2026

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BASEBALL Cold Springs 12, Brewer 3 - Batting: C. Perdue 1-3 (3B), 3 RBI - B. Chasteen 3-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 4.0...

TRACK & FIELD: West Point, Fairview among others with impressive days...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Several local teams took part in the Cullman Classic on Saturday, and multiple squads, along with more than a handful of individuals,...

Obituary: Randy D. Ballard

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Randy D. Ballard, born on October 29, 1955, in Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Cullman. He was beloved son, brother, uncle,...

Obituary: Tina Marie Jenkins

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Tina Marie Jenkins, 60, of Hanceville.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Tina passed away...

Obituary: Norma Olene Fincher

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Funeral service for Norma Olene Fincher, 89, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

A word with Richard Barnett, candidate for Cullman County Commission, District 2 

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WEST  POINT, Ala. - Richard Barnett, a longtime member of the West Point community, is a Republican candidate for the Cullman County Commission, District 2.  “I grew up on a...

AHSAA announces updated 2026-2028 classifications for basketball; public & private schools...

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CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association released updated classifications for winter sports, notably basketball, for 2026-28. Following suit with fall sports, the...

Alabama Tulip Festival open at Cullman’s 4D Farm

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Tulip Festival is officially open at Cullman’s 4D Farm. Months of planting and preparation went into the beautiful tulip fields...

A word with Josh Speakman, candidate for Cullman County Commission, District...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point resident and Brandin’ Iron General Manager Josh Speakman is a Republican candidate for the Cullman County Commission, District 2.  “My goal is fostering economic growth,...

TheraPlay hosting sensory friendly Easter event April 8 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Easter Sunday is approaching! We are less than a month away from all the family fun and festivities. As you plan for...

PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 13, 2026

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BASEBALL Winston Co. 12, Addison 9 - Batting: S. Talley 1-3, 2 RBI - K. Lake 1-4 (HR), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Gaither 3.2 IP,...