Library board meeting notes: March 19 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board met on March 19 to approve routine business items and receive updates on library operations, grants and facility improvements.  The...

ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Cullman Middle win NASP 3-D State Championships

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Archery teams from across Northern Alabama met at the Cullman OmniPlex on Friday and Saturday to duke it out in the...

PREP BASKETBALL: AHSAA All-State teams announced, local star players and coaches...

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CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced their 2025 All-State Basketball teams this weekend. After winning the 4A Girls State Championship multiple...

Cullman County Schools holds career fair 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools held a career fair on March 19 at Desperation Church. The event gave residents a chance to browse employment opportunities and meet with employees within...

West Point Middle crowned Grand Champion at Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s top middle school math students gathered March 13 at Wallace State Community College for the 2026 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament,  After a...

PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 21, 2026

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BASEBALL Addison 15, Hackleburg 2 - Batting: S. Talley 2-3 (3B), 2 RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B x2), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 4.0...

Files from Yesteryear: March 21, 1946 

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From the files of March 21, 1946 Hulaco News  Mrs. Verna Thrower is home after undergoing an operation at the Cullman Hospital and doing fine.  George Johnson, age...

COLUMN: Crawling critters that brought me cash! 

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Worms…some of the first money I ever made came from selling worms. With two ponds and a creek right beside our house, I grew up...

TRACK & FIELD: Cullman, West Point duo and Holly Pond’s Figueroa...

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ARAB, Ala. - Several local teams took part in Friday's Friday "Knight" Lights track-and-field event. Standing out as always were Holly Pond's Daniel Figueroa and West Point's...

Obituary: Johnny Ray Hawkins

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Johnny Ray Hawkins, known to most as John, was born June 16, 1944, in Ohio. Mr. Hawkins passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age...

Obituary: Jack Earl Milligan

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Jack Earl Milligan, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born August 7, 1952, in Coalinga, California, to Lester...

Obituary: Nathan David Lowery

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Nathan David Lowery, 37, of Cullman passed away on March 20, 2026, at CRMC.  He was born December 29, 1988, to Wendell Rodger Lowery and Judy...

No. 4 seed Alabama opens 2026 NCAA Tournament with 90-70 win...

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Labaron Philon Jr. led five Crimson Tide players in double-figure scoring with 29 points TAMPA – Labaron Philon Jr. scored a game-high 29 points, 21 of which...

Fairview Elementary receives $15K grant for playground 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers & Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and local leaders to announce a $15,000 grant for the installation of a new sunshade structure...

Sparks named new president of Wallace State FAME 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Thursday, March 19, announced that Kenneth Sparks with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Company has been named president of its Federation for Advanced...

‘Xanadu’ a ‘fun and nostalgic experience’ 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s recent production of “Xanadu” brought to life a mix of exciting music, humor and nostalgia, making a unique addition to the college’s fine...

PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 20, 2026

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BASEBALL Decatur Heritage 4, Fairview 1 - Batting: C. Nelson 2-3 - H. Barron 1-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Scott 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER,...

PREP SOFTBALL: Big first inning, Barnett’s pitching gem helps Fairview get...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After starting their respective seasons out slow, Fairview and Hanceville have quickly turned things around, with the Lady Aggies winning their...

Obituary: Fayra Thrasher Ray

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Fayra Thrasher Ray, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 89. Fayra was born on February...

Obituary: Waylon Kai Leathers

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Funeral Service for Waylon Kai Leathers, of Somerville, will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial...