PREP BASKETBALL: Swarming Oxford defense too much for Cullman in 68-44...

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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  

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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 

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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 

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...