Students compete in FCCLA Alabama Creed Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Cullman County Schools gathered at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on Tuesday, March 24, to compete...
Pet of the Week: Bowie ready to be your ‘Starman’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Bowie, a Husky mix around 5 years old with a calm, steady presence and a heart that seems to know exactly where he’s needed. He’s...
FAITH: Good Hope’s Maycie Nolen on God’s influence on her life...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior cheerleader Maycie Nolen reflects on how much God has changed her life not only in cheerleading but...
Obituary: Randy James Watkins
Randy James Watkins, 63, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond quarterback Boston Gibbs signs with Ottawa University...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The decision that Boston Gibbs would be the Holly Pond Broncos starting quarterback in 2025 came just days before their...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Restaurant Ridiculous’
Howard Cannon, a restaurant expert witness and forensic scientist, last year released his book “Restaurant Ridiculous: Dram Shop & Alcohol Liability Personal Injury Lawsuits.” It advises the reader of...
Auditions set for Cullman Community Theatre’s production of ‘My Fair Lady’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre is preparing for its August production of “My Fair Lady” and has announced a full slate of audition dates for local performers...
Master Gardeners hold annual sale; Spring Plant Sale coming April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners have been carefully preparing plants to sell for spring! On Saturday, March 21, the group held its annual Native Azalea...
COLUMN: Money in the Maytag
As if by magic, he pulled a folded $100 bill out of a pile of gray lint.
“Look what I found,” he said, waving it in the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 24, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 3, Falkville 2 - Batting: B. Archer 1-3 (Walk-off RBI 1B) - B. Chasteen 2-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Johnson 6.2 IP, 3...
PREP BASEBALL: Archer’s walk-off gives Cold Springs a 3-2 win over...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 7-5 Cold Springs Eagles hosted area rival Falkville on Tuesday afternoon in the first of three games the teams will...
ALEA launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – On Tuesday, March 24, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that on Thursday, March 19, at approximately 8:30 a.m....
West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page set to retire in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - After more than three decades in education, West Elementary School Principal Dr. Jay Page is retiring this June.
Page has spent more...
Obituary: Allen Heath Gilliland
Allen Heath Gilliland, 53, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Heath is survived by his children, Lexie (Gage)...
Obituary: John Thomas Lanningham
Visitation for John Thomas Lanningham, age 91, of Elburn, Illinois, will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
Obituary: Rex Daniel Kugler
Rex Daniel Kugler, 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 21, 2026. Born May 27, 1939, Rex was a beloved and cherished husband,...
Obituary: Mable Marie Kelly
Marie Kelly passed away March 23, 2026, at the age of 94. She lived in Ponca City, OK from 1952 until 2025. She retired...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cultivate: New women’s outreach group will meet March 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cultivate is a new women’s outreach initiative that will hold its first monthly gathering at the Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church Youth House at 1310 St. Joseph Dr. NW on Thursday, March 26, at 11:30...







































