Arrests and Incidents reported July 13, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Marshall Malcom, Jr.

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Funeral services for Marshall Malcom Jr., 81, of Colony will be 1 p.m. Saturday July 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Obituary: Joan E. Smith

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Memorial Service for Joan E. Smith, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Unsettled pattern through Tuesday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, 7 a.m., July 12, 2026 Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur mainly during the afternoon and evening hours from today through Tuesday, with isolated...

Records show CCSO Flock system connected to broad shared-network list 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office operates its own Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, maintains a written policy for its use and produced audit records...

Op-Ed: Online resale warning for parents

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When you become a parent it is easy to purchase more items than necessary. The bassinet now gathers dust in the corner, practically used for storage. The changing...

Kids Loving Kids accepting ‘Christmas in July’ donations 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids Loving Kids is requesting donations be brought to the Spirit Life Church throughout the month of July.   For “Christmas in July” they advise that...

Hanceville PTO hosting Back-to-School Backpack Drive 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is stepping up to ensure every local student is equipped for success. Driven by a mission to support every student and family within the district, the PTO is hosting its Back-to-School Backpack Drive, a  communitywide initiative aimed...

COLUMN: A week that left me weak

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It was the kind of week that most people would like to forget. There were definitely some highs in the week but some frightening...

Files from Yesteryear: July 11, 1940

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From the files of July 11, 1940 Good Hope News Teams that played ball on the Fourth of July at Good Hope included Simcoe, Logan, Welti,...

Obituary: Robert Owen Pace

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Robert Owen Pace, 86, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion to his family.  Funeral...

Rainer: Alabama Catfish Trail highlights fishing and food

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With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time...

Bremen’s Ella Stephenson selected for 2026-2027 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of State and Cultural Vistas are pleased to announce that Ella Stephenson is one of 65 Americans selected...

Volunteers sought for 9/11 tribute at Fairview High School football game

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Organizers are seeking active and retired military members, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other first responders to help with...

Cullman Community Theatre preparing to stage ‘My Fair Lady’ in August 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will stage its production of “My Fair Lady” in late August.   The production will be directed by Kristy McCrickard, who is also the co-choreographer.  The production...

Hanceville Council fills vacancies, approves food pantry relocation 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on July 9 approved several appointments, funding requests and community initiatives. These included the approval of a long-discussed rezoning ordinance and the relocation of the city's food pantry.  The council nominated Teja McIntyre to serve as city clerk. An official employment offer will be extended to McIntyre in the coming...

Cullman Library hosts Rise Raptor Project  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rise Raptor Project out of Huntsville visited the Cullman County Public Library on July 6. Nikki McElroy and her daughter Lorelei McElroy showered the audience...

ALEA reports significant reduction in 4th of July holiday traffic fatalities

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported a significant decline in traffic fatalities following its statewide Fourth of July holiday enforcement...

Arrests and Incidents reported July 10, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Eugene Reid

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A graveside service for Eugene Reid, 60, of Hayden will be Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Cemetery in Hayden....