PREP BASKETBALL: Swarming Oxford defense too much for Cullman in 68-44...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- An improbable run by the Bearcats came to an end on Saturday.
With the 6A State Championship on the line, Cullman faced...
Obituary: Imogene Rusk
Imogene Rusk age 92 of Cullman passed away on March 6, 2026, at Woodland Village Healthcare Center.
Imogene is survived by her son, ONeal Rusk (Lana); her...
Obituary: James Richard Fowler, Jr.
James Richard Fowler Jr. passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on September 15, 1960, in Alabama, James was...
Obituary: Shirley Regina Richards
Shirley Regina Pair Richards, of Hanceville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil Lavern Richards; sons: Shawn Lavern Richards and...
Obituary: Garlon Wayne Williams
A visitation for Garlon Williams, 78, of Bremen will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday March 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born on...
Obituary: Barbara Annette Looney
Funeral Service for Barbara Annette Looney, age 56 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial...
Line Of Storms This Afternoon into Early Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 11:00 AM, March 7, 2026
A line of thunderstorms will enter the northwestern portions of Alabama this afternoon and move southeastward through...
Library receives $4K Pizza Hut Foundation grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library received a $4,000 Slice of Literacy Grant from the Pizza Hut Foundation to support local literacy...
ALDOT: Project to improve Hanceville intersection starts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A project to improve Alabama Highway 91 at U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville began this week.
The project includes widening to add...
Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on March 3, 2026, signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 6, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 1 - Batting: T. Gathier 2-4, 3 RBI - C. Lane 2-4, 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER,...
CHAMPS!: No. 4 Lady Raiders take down no. 1 Plainview 59-54...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- "Defense wins championships." It's an adage that dates back to the great Paul Bryant, and one that holds true today.
The no....
Obituary: Carlton Jimmy Bates
Funeral service with military honors for Mr. Carlton Jimmy Bates, 79, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Bethsadia...
Fairview council talks ballpark improvements, new pickleball courts
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council at its Monday, March 2, meeting began with attendees praying for Former Mayor Randall Shedd as he...
Holly Pond council discusses Governor’s Park upgrades, town events
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its meeting Monday, March 2, addressed upgrades at Governor’s Park, upcoming events and more....
Obituary: Donna Freeman Laratta
Donna Freeman Laratta, age 73 of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at HarborChase of Jasper.The family will receive friends on Sunday, March...
Obituary: Cathy Marie Kilgo
Cathy Marie Kilgo age 62 of Warrior, Alabama passed away March 5, 2026. She was born February 19, 1964, in Alabama.
Cathy is preceded in...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Friedrich
Barbara Ann Friedrich was born on October 22, 1953, and passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 72. A beloved and...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: No.1 North Sand Mtn.’s defense stifles no. 10 Cold...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- While a bright future lays ahead, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles fell just short of glory in 2025-26.
On Friday morning, Cold Springs...








































