Obituary: Jerry Wayne ‘Albert’ Thomason

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Jerry Wayne Thomason, known to most as “Albert,” went to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2026, at the age of 59. Mr....

Obituary: Bobbie Lavell Messersmith

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Funeral services for Bobbie Lavell Messersmith, 96, of Cullman will be Jan. 30, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Bussman officiating,...

Obituary: Cecil Ray Boyd

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Cecil Ray Boyd, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Jan. 13, 1952, in Cullman, Alabama, Cecil was...

FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Op-Ed: Continuing your resolutions  

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Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions. As the beginning of the year approaches these are goals commonly set to support their “New year,...

Local students named to Samford University fall 2025 Dean’s List 

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,575 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.  To qualify for the Dean's List, a...

Op-Ed: A good person 

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I think some make themselves appear as a “good person,” but what really defines us as that? Are you a good person because the...

Seasonal lifeguard positions open for summer 2026 in Hanceville 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for seasonal lifeguards for the summer 2026 season, according...

Alabama State Parks kicks off Junior Park Ranger Program

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Alabama State Parks has developed a new program that encourages youngsters to join in the fun the State Parks System provides by becoming Junior...

Cullman County football programs realign under new AHSAA structure

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CULLMAN, Ala. — High school football programs across Cullman County will compete under a new alignment beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama...

Volleyball programs across Cullman County shift under new AHSAA alignment

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County volleyball programs will compete under a new postseason structure beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama High School...

Cullman City Council terminates wastewater plant head Jake Calloway following arrest

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs roll past Lady Yellow Jackets in 49-18...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- It was Youth Night inside Lane Horton Gymnasium, as the Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Corner Yellow Jackets in Thursday night hoops...

Obituary: Margarette Joyce Persall

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Margarette Joyce Simmons Persall was born April 9, 1942, and graduated to Heaven Jan. 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Margarette was a devoted...

Obituary: Pauline Holder Holmes

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A memorial service for Pauline Holmes, 85, of Cullman will be from 2-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor...

Obituary: Crystal Lee Henderson

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Celebration of life visitation for Crystal Lee Henderson, age 54, of Hanceville, will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 4-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Blair David Jett

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Blair David Jett, born on Feb.14, 1962, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away on Jan. 21, 2026, at the age of 63. Blair was...

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Keller

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Elizabeth Ann Keller, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026. She was born June 21, 1929, to Simon and Ophelia Keller. Ms. Keller...

Obituary: Melba Jean Bartlett

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Melba Jean Bartlett, born on May 26, 1938, in Marshall County, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Melba was...