4th of July weekend safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Fourth of July weekend, people heading to Smith Lake are encouraged to prioritize safety while enjoying the summer festivities.
Boating is...
Hemp law shakes Alabama industry, leaves local businesses facing uncertainty
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new state law regulating hemp-derived products has gone into effect across Alabama, leaving small business owners and consumers scrambling for...
Wallace State athletes recognized as All-Americans by NJCAA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that several athletes were recognized by the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)...
Registration open for 3rd annual Miss Summer Belle Pageant; pageant set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle Pageant is back for its third year, welcoming girls and women of all ages, whether they’re first-timers...
Obituary: Rita Ann Wood
Funeral services for Rita Ann Wood, 70, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Thursday July 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Gary Wayne Hays
Funeral services for Gary Wayne Hays, 79, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Kenneth Ferrial Jones
Funeral services for Kenneth Ferrial Jones, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Wallace State hosting self-defense course for health care personnel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a self-defense course geared toward medical personnel on Saturday, July 12, from noon-2 p.m. at...
‘It is such a welcoming place’: Fairview’s Allidy Hackney reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Allidy Hackney collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite high school memories,...
Marshall opens applications for 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide...
Obituary: Annie Pettis Coleman
Annie Pettis Coleman, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Annie was born on January 11, 1928, to Luther Monroe...
Obituary: Gordon Clyde Boyd
Gordon Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Gordon grew up in...
Summer safety tips for pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter offered many tips for keeping your furry friends healthy at home this summer, with safety in...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST holds pickleball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pickleball is a trend that has swept the nation, and Cullman is no exception. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism began...
Trees slated to be removed for drone installation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Plans are currently being made to remove several large trees at Sportsman Lake Park near Cullman Veterans Memorial Park. The Veterans...
UPDATED LIST: The ultimate Cullman VBS Roadmap for July!
CULLMAN, Ala. – June has come and gone. Are you still looking for a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for your kids to participate in...
ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over 4th of July 4 holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming 4th of July holiday...
Smith Lake Park 4th of July festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation will host the Smith Lake Park 4th of July Festival on Friday, July 4, from 9...
Obituary: Ramona Maddox Swindall
Ramona "Mona" Swindall went to the other side of living shortly after her 71st birthday. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was the...








































