52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. DANCE

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After turning 70 this year, I’m performing in my first, classical ballet. Seeing all those ballerinas on tiptoe, I’m wondering—why didn’t they just get...

Obituary: Evelyn Louise Horton

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Evelyn Louise Horton, 82, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the arms of her loving Father on July 28, 2022. She was born to...

Obituary: Charles Edward Mason

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Charles Edward Mason, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2022, at the age of 70. Ed was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...

Obituary: Marveline Burnett

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Marveline Burnett, 89 of Addison, passed away July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1933, in Lawrence County, AL...

Obituary: Wendell Lavaughn Moody

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Wendell Lavaughn Moody, age 88 of Haleyville, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Wendell was born on...

Obituary: Emma Lou Hathcoat

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Graveside service for Emma Lou Hathcoat, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Steve...

Obituary: James Harley Hunt

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James Harley Hunt passed from this life on July 29th, 2022, at his home. He was born June 16, 1934, to Clarence and Caroline...

Logan VFD, others beefing up lake search and rescue capabilities

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LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used...

Cold Springs Royal Blue Band preparing show full of country hits

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BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The...

‘Peter and the Wolf’ a hit

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy,...

City school board meets for last time before new school year

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman City School Board on Thursday morning held a special-called meeting at the central office.   In its last meeting before the...

Obituary: Rhonda Jean Maciejewski

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Rhonda Jean Maciejewski, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Rhonda was born April 23, 1952. Rhonda enjoyed working in...

Obituary: James Edward Thompson

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James Edward Thompson, age 79, of Eva, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Folsom Center. He was born November 23, 1942, in...

Obituary: Tammy Marlene Baldwin

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Tammy Marlene Baldwin, 46 of Curry, passed away July 27, 2022, at UAB Hospital. She was born August 25, 1975, in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be...

Obituary: Minerva Ann Tilley

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Minerva Ann Tilley, 76, of Vinemont passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022, at her residence.  She was born August 28, 1945, to John Dixon...

Rock the South safety, traffic updates from law enforcement: Festival returning...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief of Highway Patrol Michael...

Arrests and incidents reported July 29

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

‘Sparta’

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ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Band of Champions is in its final week of band camp. Last week saw the percussion section and color...

State agencies, Children’s of Alabama partner to expand training for mental...

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a period of exponential brain development, characterized by great opportunity and...

Young authors read published books

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public...