Obituary: Jack A. Trawick
“I had a great life.”
On Dec. 22, 2022, Jack A. Trawick passed away in his sleep at his home in Crane Hill, AL, and...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Boyd
Lisa Ann Boyd, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Lisa was born in Chicago, IL. on March 2,...
Obituary: Shirley McBrayer Conn
Shirley McBrayer Conn, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1951,...
ALEA reports icy roadways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties and on the following...
Important documentation needed to enroll in STAR ID program; deadline extended...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID (called STAR ID in Alabama) to May...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Paizley Whitlow talks freshman cross...
BREMEN, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for Cold Springs’ cross country teams. The Lady Eagles finished second in the state, and...
Veterans invited to register for new virtual arts workshops
An arts program of weekly virtual workshops for veterans is taking registration now for two new series in 2023, Artful Healing and Mindful Movement.
The...
Hanceville amends building, business license fee schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, Dec. 22, meeting voted to raise building and business license fees for the first...
Obituary: Franklin Gene Wilhite
Franklin Gene Wilhite was born on May 5, 1953, to Robert and Lola Roberson Wilhite. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
Obituary: Curtis Allan Sayles
Curtis Allan Sayles, 51, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.
Curtis was born on May 23, 1971.
No services...
‘They’re all such an important part of our town’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville hosted local senior citizens at the Hanceville Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 22, for a Christmas party...
Files from yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a conference in...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. NEW YEAR JOY 365
To increase your likelihood of a HAPPY NEW YEAR, here are 365 S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) ideas from the past 52 weeks:
JANUARY
Choose joy...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist...
Rolling blackouts implemented in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated Step 50 of its Emergency Load Curtailment Program and requested local power boards implement rolling...
Obituary: Imogene Whitehead
Funeral services for Imogene Whitehead, age 93 of Blountsville formerly of Cullman, will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the...
Obituary: Jeanie Ann Louise Connell
Jeanie Ann Louise Connell, age 51, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born April 17, 1971,...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Johnson
Memorial Service for Dennis Wayne Johnson, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Mt. Hope Baptist...
Obituary: William “W.D.” Dayton Derrick
William "W.D." Dayton Derrick, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. W.D. was born in Cullman, Alabama on Dec....








































