COLUMN: It wasn’t my time
There are moments in life when the distance between an ordinary day and tragedy is measured in inches.
I’ve thought about that a lot lately.
A few...
Cullman City Council imposes temporary moratorium on data centers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers.
What is a data...
Cullman City’s tennis complex renovation ‘a game-changer’ for the Bearcat tennis...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon.
Cullman City schools announced last week that in...
Obituary: Elina Jean McElvenny
Memorial service for Elina Jean McElvenny, 46, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Elina passed away...
Obituary: Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins
Mamie Elizabeth “Liz” Hawkins, 85, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1941, to the late Cumbow and...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mary Carter Store hosts fun Father’s Day workshop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Mary Carter Store on Saturday, June 20, held a special “Make & Take” workshop for Father’s Day. The activity encouraged...
‘We’re just kind of one of those little hidden jewels’
CRANE HILL, Ala. - On the morning of Saturday, June 20, customers cut fresh flowers, sampled local honey and made their own bouquets at...
17 years later, Tabitha Franklin’s family still searches for answers
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.
She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...
Critter Crew reading program participants leap into week 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew brought week two of its reading program Tales & Tails to Cullman Christian School on Wednesday, June 17, featuring several amphibious friends.
Critter Crew member Cassidy...
CLECS to host 4th annual charity golf tournament Sept. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.
The tournament...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, DA offer $5K reward in Logan School...
LOGAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker are offering a combined $5,000 reward for tips that...
FAITH: Fairview’s Paisley Hopper on her religious influences, Snowbird Church Camp...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the...
Severe Storm Watch For Northern And Parts Of Central Alabama
CLANTON – Monday, 125 pm, June 22, 2026
Clusters or broken line segments extend from central Mississippi to northwestern Alabama as of 1 pm. These...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Dean Cotton Procter
Dean Cotton Procter, 93, of Alabaster, formerly of Cullman passed from this life June 20, 2026, at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Rebecca Long deQuesada
Rebecca Long deQuesada, age 70 of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born on May 6, 1956 in...
Obituary: Tommy Smith
Tommy Smith, age 63 of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Decatur Morgan Hospital.
He was born on June 8, 1963...
Obituary: Carol Dezort
Carol Dezort, age 82 of Good Hope, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned...
Obituary: Ralph “Shorty” Ingram
Mr. Ralph “Shorty” Ingram, age 82 of Falkville, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. A memorial service with military...








































