Arrests and Incidents reported January 8, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: John J. Guthrie, Jr.

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Life-long Cullman County resident, John J. Guthrie, Jr.  died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born...

Obituary: James Ralph Howard

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James Ralph Howard, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama. Born on March 28, 1938, in Athens, Georgia, he was...

Very heavy rainfall and severe storms possible Friday into Saturday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Rain will begin entering the state tonight through Friday morning, leaving a frontal boundary somewhere across western/central Alabama by Friday afternoon. This...

Reed: Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in November 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed this week announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November decreased to...

Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress 

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HOOVER, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt this week officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.  According to his announcement, he is...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet slated to open in April in Cullman 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is preparing to open in southwest Cullman, with leasing finalized and hiring underway for a store planned at...

Pet of the Week: Sissy Lou is learning the world one...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sissy Lou is a Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever mix, approximately 9-10 months old, with a quiet soul and a thoughtful...

Wallace State men deliver complete road performance in 97-75 win over...

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SCOOBA, Miss.- Wallace State men’s basketball turned in one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, pulling away early and never...

Whaley officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Director of Communications Lt. Chad Whaley this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff. Whaley announced...

Auburn Football signs electrifying quarterback Byrum Brown

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AUBURN, Ala. — Record-setting quarterback Byrum Brown has signed with Auburn Football, head coach Alex Golesh announced Tuesday. Brown led all FBS quarterbacks in 2025 with 42 total...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 7, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

McKenzee Gregory of Hanceville named to Belhaven University fall 2025 President’s...

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JACKSON, Miss. - Congratulations to Belhaven University student McKenzee Gregory, of Hanceville, AL on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.  Gregory...

Joppa’s  Zachary Haynes named to Columbia College fall 2025 Dean’s List 

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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia College recently announced its Dean's List for the fall 2025 Semester (August-December 2025). To be named to the Dean's List,...

Editorial: Killing the part of me that walks away 

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I have a character flaw, one I can no longer dress up as self-preservation or strength.  When relationships fracture in my life, with family, friends,...

Cullman’s Walter Adams named to Marion Military Institute President’s List 

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MARION, Ala. - College student Walter Adams of Cullman, a Saint Bernard Preparatory School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute fall 2025 semester on...

Decia McClure of Cullman named to Northwest President’s List 

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SENATOBIA, Miss. - Decia McClure of Cullman  has been named to the Northwest Mississippi Community College President's List for the fall 2025 semester. Included on...

ACES: RiverKids

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Paddling is a great way to experience Alabama’s abundant water resources — more than 132,000 miles of fresh water — firsthand while enjoying outdoor...

PREP BASKETBALL: Meek completes season sweep of Addison behind a Ferguson...

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ADDISON, Ala.- The Meek Tigers bounced back from a four-game skid on Tuesday night in a big way, traveling to rival Addison and leaving...

Local students named to Jax State fall 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in fall 2025. To...