Obituary: Barry Dean Woods
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Barry Dean Woods, 67, of Cullman, Alabama, who passed away on March 12,...
Obituary: Ronald Paul Peebles
Ronald Paul Peebles, age 46 of Logan, AL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born February 10, 1980,...
Spirit Life Church collecting toy cars and trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. – As we clean out garages and gather up old clothes and forgotten toys to donate during the process of spring cleaning, keep in mind...
CCPS receives TVA grant for STEM program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was presented with a $5,000 grant from the TVA to support the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...
Op-Ed: Read, no matter what!
In honor of “Read Across America,” I would like to share my two cents on what it means to be a “reader.”
I didn’t always love to read....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dobson, Woodall address local Republicans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Attendees gathered Saturday, March 7, at the Cullman VFW for the Cullman County Republican Party breakfast and to listen to two candidates running for statewide office.
Alabama Secretary of State candidate Caroleene Dobson...
Severe Weather Threat Sunday into Monday Followed by a Hard Freeze
CLANTON – Friday, 8:00 am, March 13, 2026
A potent upper-level system and associated strong cold front will push a fast-moving line of thunderstorms through...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 12, 2026
BASEBALL
Austin 13, Fairview 5 - Batting: C. Cullen 2-3, 2 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Oakman 11, Holly Pond 0...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Eagles’ errors kickstart Hanceville’s 15-3 rout; Bulldogs hand...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Thursday evening the Vinemont Lady Eagles, riding a 6-0 start to the season, hosted county and area foe Hanceville, who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman County Hall of Famer, Holly Pond basketball coach...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, March 12, saw legendary head basketball coach Tim Willoughby retire after 23 years. He coached five different teams, finished with 371 wins...
Pet of the Week: Meet Buddy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Buddy is a Golden Retriever/Lab mix, approximately 2 years old, with a calm spirit that makes an immediate impression. He’s The Cullman...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Veal
Billy Wayne Veal, 68, a lifelong resident of Cullman, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Born to Billy Ray and Yvonne Veal on August...
Obituary: Jerry Don Payne
Jerry Don Payne, a cherished member of the Hanceville community and a decorated veteran, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Hanceville, Alabama, at...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Upcoming lunar events
Pink Moon - April 1, 2026
The Lenten Moon, Paschal Full Moon or the last Full Moon of winter. It has many names, but “pink” is not...
Op-Ed: Coast Guard acquisition of Birmingham-Southern College signals opportunity
The closure of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) left a significant void in West Birmingham. For decades, the 192-acre campus served as an educational and cultural hub. Its vacancy represented a loss of activity and uncertainty for the surrounding community and local economy.
The recent purchase of the campus by the United States...
Milkweed, Monarchs and more
Milkweed may have “weed” in the name, but it is an essential native wildflower. It can commonly be mistaken for a weed because it grows among them along roads, in pastures...
Cullman council discusses tourism, infrastructure updates, a major award, hemp regulations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, March 9, meeting discussed tourism activities, infrastructure updates, a major award and hemp regulations....
Cullman High’s Grayson Gay named APT 2026 Young Hero
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama Public Television recently announced the winners of its 2026 APT Young Heroes Scholarships. Among the three winners is Cullman High School Junior Grayson...







































