Obituary: Larry James Johns
Funeral Service for Larry James Johns, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: Cold Springs’ Swidecki stars as Eagles, West Point compete...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Both West Point's and Cold Springs' track and field teams participated in the Holiday Invitational indoor competition at the Birmingham Crossplex on...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Obituary: Gerald Don Reid
Born in 1942, Gerald Don Reid passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, on his 83rd birthday. On the...
Obituary: Gregory Bryan Booker, Jr.
Gregory Bryan Booker Jr., age 33, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025, leaving behind a love and legacy that will never fade.
Born in Tampa,...
EDITORIAL: The cost of chaos, blogs, livestreams and the erosion of...
There is a growing sickness in our information culture. It is not new, but it is getting bolder, louder and far more destructive.
It is...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 13, 1945
From the files of Dec. 13, 1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow....
COLUMN: Our first Christmas together
We have spent 50 of them together. Jean and I spent our first Christmas together as husband and wife in 1975. We were still...
Obituary: Betty Dale Privett
Betty Dale Privett, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. Ms. Privett was born on July 31, 1960, to...
Obituary: Rodger Dale Pitts
Rodger Dale Earney Pitts, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on December 11, 2025, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Hanceville, Rodger was born there on...
Obituary: Janice Ruth Dacus
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Janice Ruth Dacus, 77, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Dacus passed away Friday,...
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...
DRG crews begin inspections across Cullman Power Board system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Power Board customers may see crews from Davey Resource Group (DRG) in neighborhoods over the next several weeks as part...
‘One of the most rewarding experiences’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted over 1,700 kids at the special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...
CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National...
Local farmers honored at 104th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After a banner year fraught with battles on Capitol Hill and in weather-worn fields, Alabama farmers celebrated resiliency, resolve and their...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont sweeps Hanceville at home
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a county matchup on Friday night, and Vinemont came away with a 2-0...
Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month:...
Extension specialist outlines buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday shopping season is here, bringing with it the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect gift. When...








































