Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President...
ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: New ASWA basketball rankings released post-county tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their updated rankings for girls and boys high school basketball on Thursday. Notably, Addison's varsity boys...
AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week.
The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning...
Pet of the Week: Greg the grateful gentleman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Greg, a terrier mix with a smile that makes him easy to spot in any crowd. Approximately 5-years-old with a...
John Wahl formally announces campaign for lieutenant governor
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Chairman John Wahl on Tuesday, Jan. 27, announced his campaign for Alabama...
Alabama law sharply restricts hemp products; DA outlines enforcement framework
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s new hemp law, Act 2025-385, places sweeping restrictions on the sale, possession and distribution of hemp products in the state,...
Good Hope council talks traffic, hemp products, Taco Bell
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday approved moving forward with a traffic study tied to school-area congestion. It also...
Cullman City Council terminates City employee, moves through full agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman...
Leading lady: Lake chairs State Women’s Leadership Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From grimy days cleaning out chicken houses to sweet Sundays dishing up lunch in her Cullman County farmhouse, Lisa Lake is...
Obituary: William (Mike) Michael England
William (Mike) Michael England, age 79, made the journey to his heavenly home on Jan. 16, 2026. Mike was born in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Roy James Burnham
Roy James Burnham passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Logan, Alabama and was 96...
Obituary: Wanda Lee Reynolds
A chapel service for Wanda Lee Reynolds, 92, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Reynolds...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne ‘Albert’ Thomason
Jerry Wayne Thomason, known to most as “Albert,” went to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2026, at the age of 59. Mr....
Obituary: Bobbie Lavell Messersmith
Funeral services for Bobbie Lavell Messersmith, 96, of Cullman will be Jan. 30, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Bussman officiating,...
Obituary: Cecil Ray Boyd
Cecil Ray Boyd, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Jan. 13, 1952, in Cullman, Alabama, Cecil was...
FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: Continuing your resolutions
Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions. As the beginning of the year approaches these are goals commonly set to support their “New year,...
Local students named to Samford University fall 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,575 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...







































