New Lake Catoma courtesy dock gives anglers safer access
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers using Lake Catoma no longer have to pick their way across slick, uneven riprap to reach their boats following the...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Region play kicking off in week three; Holly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week three of the high school football season is bringing the start of region play, and some of the most exciting...
Obituary: Suzanne Portwood Adams
Suzanne Portwood Adams, 63, passed away August 31, 2026. Suzanne was loved by all who knew her and her love for everyone never wavered....
Obituary: Esther Ruth Cooksey
Funeral services for Esther Ruth Cooksey, 57, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday September 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Carol Marie Speegle
Graveside service for Carol Marie Speegle, 75, of Hanceville will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at Shelton Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hot and humid into this weekend
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of Alabama through Saturday evening and may be extended in later updates.
Although South Alabama...
Community Spotlight: Get to know Michael Sullins
Michael Sullins is a Cullman native who has a passion for history. His admiration for the community is deeply rooted by the arrival of...
East Cullman Baptist Church honors area first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Cullman Baptist Church honored local emergency personnel Sunday, Aug. 30, during its annual First Responder Appreciation Service and Luncheon.
Representatives from emergency-response...
Wallace State seeks industry partners for 2026 Tools of the Trade career showcase
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College invites area businesses and industries to participate in the 2026 Tools of the Trade event on Oct. 27, 2026, from...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Fairview JV earn wins; Cullman falls to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Holly Pond followed its weekend tournament championship with another varsity victory Monday while Fairview’s junior varsity team remained unbeaten and...
Now’s your chance to try speed skating
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shae Gentry, who owns Sportsworld Skate Center in Vinemont with his wife, Valerie, is introducing the community to a fast‑paced, highly...
EDITORIAL: Human suffering is not entertainment
There is a line between journalism and exploitation. It should not be difficult to find.
This weekend, a video appeared on social media showing a...
WALLACE STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Lady Lions earn historic first home victory,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s inaugural women’s soccer team made history Monday afternoon, defeating Southwest Mississippi Community College 1-0 in the program’s first home...
Arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman...
Obituary: John Dennis Smith
Funeral Service for John Dennis Smith, age 49 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Doris Betty Jean Quattlebaum
Funeral service for Doris Betty Jean Floyd Quattlebaum, 88, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Arnold E. Abbott
Arnold E. Abbott, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Arnold was a preacher and minister who spent many years sharing his faith...
Fairview Senior Center hosts Car & Craft Show
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center hosted its first Car & Craft Show Aug. 29, at Randall Shedd Park. Senior Center Manager Angie Carter said they were excited about the turnout.
“We were very thankful...
Library hosts Community Plant Swap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted a Community Plant Swap on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Local Pre-K teacher Danielle Holder put the event idea together.
“We had 25 in attendance and it was a...







































