Obituary: Ruth Keevan

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Ruth Keevan, a cherished resident of Cullman, Alabama, departed this life on December 3, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on May 7, 1937, Ruth...

Obituary: Glenda Sue Boyd-Vansant

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Funeral services for Glenda Sue Boyd-Vansant, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday December 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at...

Obituary: Barbara Lazella Persall

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Barbara Lazella Tilley was born to Maedel Crider Hale Tilley and Thomas Corby Tilley on January 28, 1930, and she went home to glory on December 5, 2025.   Barbara...

PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD: Dec. 1-6

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Monday, Dec. 1 Prep Basketball Priceville 45 - Good Hope 41 (VG) Fairview 54 - Cold Springs 48 (VG) Cullman 66 - Cordova 18 (VG) Cold Springs 65 -...

Local officers complete SWAT training 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed SWAT Level 3 Hostage Rescue training.  Cullman Police Chief Joey...

‘Together, we make a difference’: Brandin’ Iron reflects on another successful...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point has been hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner honoring local veterans for a decade....

Warming stations: What you need to know 

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Across the county during winter months, warming stations are available for community members.   In the city, the designated warming shelter is the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors, Eagles collect county wins

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BREMEN, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors made the trip to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Eagles on Friday night, and...

ALEA reports 7 traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through...

(Updated) Cullman woman charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person

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Updated with mugshot Dec. 5, 2025, at 5:19 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A local woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree financial exploitation of...

Obituary: Yvonne Anderson Sterling

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Funeral Service for Yvonne Anderson Sterling, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Steve...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 5, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Kicking his goals one at a time

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UWA business student balances the classroom and the gridiron Whether he’s flying around a motocross track or drilling field goals for the University of West...

Mortensen named UAB head football coach

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has named Alex Mortensen the eighth head coach in UAB Football history. Mortensen has served as the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison defeats Cullman Christian 68-36

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ADDISON, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs, with less than a week of practice since the end of their football season, hosted the Cullman Christian Lions...

Cullman City Schools honored with Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen its guidance counseling programs honored among the best in the state this past year, with several...

Eve Brantley named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System 

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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026,...

Wallace State celebrates industry partners, student success

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development celebrated its successes by showing appreciation to the people who have...

Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...

Obituary: Howard James Charles Anderson

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Howard James Charles Anderson was born on October 12, 1932, in Cullman County, Alabama, and passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age...