Funny Things from Yesterday: Thanksgiving
I thought I would write something this week that has more meaning than a funny story.
There are a lot of things about Thanksgiving that...
Ivey establishes Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday via Executive Order 723 announced the creation of the Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program...
Phlebotomy and Certified Nursing Assistant programs announced at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development announced that registration is open for two health-related programs offering training...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1933
From the files of 1932:
Miss Mildred Kinney was hostess at the Entre Amies meeting Thursday evening.
The Fidelity Club met recently with Misses Marie and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Hanceville, Cold Springs, West Point compete in play-day...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Five varsity girls’ matchups were on tap at West Point Saturday and local squads were on the floor for each...
Obituary: Edward Junior Montgomery
Funeral services for Edward Junior Montgomery, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Steven Glenn John McCollum
Steven Glenn John McCollum, known as "Steve-O," 26, of Haleyville entered into rest Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. McCollum was born Jan....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
WSCC awarded $459K grant for Career Technical Dual Enrollment scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently received a grant for $459,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to fund Career Technical Dual...
Ivey appoints Sen. Cam Ward director of Alabama Board of Pardons...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster to serve as director of the Alabama...
Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents
Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do.
Nationally, suicide is the...
With piers closed, Thornton takes to Alabama’s beautiful beaches
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With a nickname like Pier Pounder, David Thornton of Mobile has seen his favorite pastime disappear...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show continues today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show kicked off Friday at Cullman Church of Christ (4345 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL...
Seniors offered free admission to Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) on Friday announced that senior citizens 60 and older can see visit the 18th...
Weihnachtspyramide!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s German Christmas pyramid was reassembled on the Cullman County Museum property Friday. The Weihnachtspyramide is a traditional German Christmas season...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate season opener 58-25, Lady Raiders fall to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Susan Moore made the trip to Good Hope High School Friday night for some hoops action and for the Raiders,...
Alabama’s October unemployment rate drops to 5.8%; Cullman tied for lowest...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from...
Obituary: Mary Frances Varner
Mrs. Mary Frances Varner, 76, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mary Frances (Fran) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jan. 28, 1944 to Jack and Mary LaBoone.
She was preceded in death by her two parents and is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Varner of Cullman;...
Obituary: Lawrence Pete Kritner
Lawrence Pete Kritner, 87, of Arab passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1933 to Albert Kritner...
Obituary: Sandra June Edge
Sandra June Edge, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Sandra was born Oct. 15, 1941 to James F. and Thursa...









































