Pet of the Week: Sherwood and his soulful ‘Aroo!’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sherwood is a Siberian Husky mix who is about 5 years old, with a steady medium energy that makes him a...

Outback opens in north Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. -The ribbon was cut on the brand-new Outback Steakhouse in north Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of...

CCSO hosts sponsor dinner ahead of this weekend’s rodeo 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday night at Cotton Creek Warehouse, ahead of this...

Falkville hosts 27th annual Christmas in the Park

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FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville hosted its 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Jack McCaig...

Hayden man killed in Cullman County crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Alabama State Troopers...

Obituary: John Wayman Plunkett

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John Wayman Plunkett, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on December 9, 2025. Mr. Plunkett was born in Hollywood, Florida, on February 10, 1970,...

Obituary: Elizabeth Michelle Ezell

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Funeral services for Elizabeth Michelle Ezell, 31, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Thursday, December 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

Obituary: Tracey Lynn Stewart

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Funeral services for Tracey Lynn Stewart, 53, of Cullman will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Obituary: Zelda Ann “Hidee” Turner

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Funeral Service for Zelda Ann "Hidee" Turner, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...

Obituary: Raymond Turner

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Raymond Lynn Turner, age 68 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born August 5, 1957, to David Turner and...

Obituary: Bobby Black

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Funeral service for Bobby Black, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Bailey Faith White

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Funeral service for Bailey Faith White, 22, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

ALL-SEC: Auburn’s Atkins leads quartet of all-conference Tigers

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins earned First Team All-SEC honors while the league’s coaches voted defensive linemen Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford and running back Jeremiah Cobb to the Third Team, the...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders, Eagles notch county victories

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BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a pair of varsity matchups on Tuesday night, and each school came away...

Holiday safety at home: Protecting your family, tree and traditions

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As Christmas quickly approaches, local officials are reminding families to slow down long enough to make sure the season’s decorations, lights...

Fun holiday beverage trail

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Several coffee shops around Cullman have rolled out their holiday drink and treat menus and there’s plenty to choose from. From cozy classics like...

What’s on your Christmas reading list?

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Christmas is a blink away! It’s time to grab a cup of hot cocoa and savor the holiday magic with a great book. Want a...

Budget-friendly holiday meal options

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The Christmas season is busy for everyone. Lighten the load this year by whipping up a budget-friendly holiday meal. Taco Soup Ingredients and prices from Walmart: 2.25...

City of Cullman recognizes Steve Cummings for service

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently recognized Steve Cummings for his years of service on the City of Cullman Planning Commission. Cummings served...

Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by Karma’s Coffee House

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House hosted a heartwarming holiday event on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming families to spend the afternoon listening to stories,...

Good Hope City Council talks Leonard Road, Love’s, Christmas activities

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday, Dec. 8, revisited earlier agreements regarding a subdivision off Leonard Road. The council noted...

Obituary: Averleigh Grace Ballanger

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We were honored to enjoy Averleigh Grace Ballanger for seven days in our arms. Then, having reached perfection, she was recalled to heaven to...

Bremen woman charged with trafficking fentanyl

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen woman as been charged with trafficking fentanyl. The Cullman Police Department said Kayla N. Graham, 32, was arrested Friday,...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 9, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

BOWL SEASON: A guide to postseason college football in Alabama

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CULLMAN, Ala.- For teams like UAB and Auburn, it's time to look ahead to new eras, but the season's not over yet for a...

Obituary: Ronald Gene Speegle

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Ronald Gene Speegle, age 83 of Falkville, Alabama, passed away December 7, 2025. He was born July 7, 1942, in Cullman, Alabama. Ronald is preceded...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman frontcourt fuels 63-48 win over Thompson

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CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats got back in the win column on Monday night, defeating Thompson 63-48 behind a strong performance from their frontcourt....

Hanceville Robotics Team takes top county honors

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville High School Robotics Team competed in Cullman County High School Robotics Competition late last month, receiving the Excellence Award....

‘Simple joy of being outdoors’: East Elementary Garden Club hosts Christmas...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Community members gathered at East Elementary Friday evening, Dec. 5, for a warm and festive Christmas celebration hosted by the school's...

CHS Theatre wins Best in Show at State Trumbauer for 2nd...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre has done it again, earning Best in Show at the State Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival...

Cullman council to update waste and zoning ordinances, approves loan for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Dec. 8, took on multiple tasks including property annexations, money for airport improvements, updating...

AMRV celebrates grand opening of Jack’s in Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council gathered with local leaders, state officials and community members recently...

Cullman Regional NICU welcomes 1st set of triplets

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced the delivery of its first set of triplets since opening a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in...

Obituary: Barth Wayne Hale

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A graveside service for Barth Wayne Hale, 64, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Wednesday December 10th, at Hopewell Cemetery.  Bro. Junior Wolfe will...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 8, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: James Clifton Thomas

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James Clifton Thomas, of Eva, Alabama, passed away on November 27th, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Thomas was born November 1st, 1940,...

Obituary: William Carl Langlois

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William Carl Langlois, age 84 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was born in Ishpeming,...

Waterloo woman killed in Hwy. 157 crash; baby transported to hospital

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MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Waterloo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on Alabama...

Fit Society: Pilates and more

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local teacher Christina Watson opened Fit Society in October. Watson, a biology teacher at Hanceville High School, has spent several years...

Obituary: Karen Cassandra Rogers

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Karen Cassandra Rogers, born on May 4, 1963, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 62. She was a resident of...

COLUMN: ’Twas the day after Thanksgiving

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‘Twas the day after Thanksgiving, when all through the store – shoppers came early, for bargains galore – Some arrived early, to wait in...

Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 6, 1951

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From the files of Dec. 6, 1951 North Vinemont News Mr. and Mrs. Adell Maner and Barbara and Mrs. Perry Maner enjoyed dinner Sunday with Mr....

PREP SPORTS: West Point track and field participates in the Magic...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cullman's West Point High School Track and Field team traveled to participate in the annual Magic City Invitational this weekend. The indoor...

Honoring our loved ones – 9th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Moss Service Funeral Home will host its ninth annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in...

Hanceville library hosting multiple events 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville has a host of community events scheduled in December, January and into February.   Library Manager...

2026 Festival of the Cranes coming Jan. 9-11 

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DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge...

Obituary: Toni Sue Buzbee

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Toni Sue Buzbee age 79 of Bremen, Alabama passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 4, 2025. She was born July 27, 1946, in Elgin,...

Obituary: Lila Mae Freeman

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Lila Mae Freeman, aged 87, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.  She is survived by her daughter, Charlene...

Obituary: Ruth Keevan

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Ruth Keevan, a cherished resident of Cullman, Alabama, departed this life on December 3, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on May 7, 1937, Ruth...

Obituary: Glenda Sue Boyd-Vansant

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Funeral services for Glenda Sue Boyd-Vansant, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday December 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at...

Obituary: Barbara Lazella Persall

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Barbara Lazella Tilley was born to Maedel Crider Hale Tilley and Thomas Corby Tilley on January 28, 1930, and she went home to glory on December 5, 2025.   Barbara...

PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD: Dec. 1-6

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Monday, Dec. 1 Prep Basketball Priceville 45 - Good Hope 41 (VG) Fairview 54 - Cold Springs 48 (VG) Cullman 66 - Cordova 18 (VG) Cold Springs 65 -...

Local officers complete SWAT training 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed SWAT Level 3 Hostage Rescue training.  Cullman Police Chief Joey...

‘Together, we make a difference’: Brandin’ Iron reflects on another successful...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point has been hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner honoring local veterans for a decade....

Warming stations: What you need to know 

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Across the county during winter months, warming stations are available for community members.   In the city, the designated warming shelter is the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors, Eagles collect county wins

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BREMEN, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors made the trip to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Eagles on Friday night, and...

ALEA reports 7 traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through...

(Updated) Cullman woman charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person

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Updated with mugshot Dec. 5, 2025, at 5:19 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A local woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree financial exploitation of...

Obituary: Yvonne Anderson Sterling

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Funeral Service for Yvonne Anderson Sterling, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Steve...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 5, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Kicking his goals one at a time

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UWA business student balances the classroom and the gridiron Whether he’s flying around a motocross track or drilling field goals for the University of West...

Mortensen named UAB head football coach

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has named Alex Mortensen the eighth head coach in UAB Football history. Mortensen has served as the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison defeats Cullman Christian 68-36

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ADDISON, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs, with less than a week of practice since the end of their football season, hosted the Cullman Christian Lions...

Cullman City Schools honored with Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen its guidance counseling programs honored among the best in the state this past year, with several...

Eve Brantley named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System 

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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026,...

Wallace State celebrates industry partners, student success

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development celebrated its successes by showing appreciation to the people who have...

Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...

Obituary: Howard James Charles Anderson

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Howard James Charles Anderson was born on October 12, 1932, in Cullman County, Alabama, and passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 4, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Hanceville man killed in crash

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...

Vinemont man facing child pornography charges  

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VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Omar Blas Hernandez, 32, was arrested Dec. 2, by Cullman County Sheriff’s...

CCSO hosting rodeo sponsor dinner Dec. 9  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at...

Pet of the Week: Gina, a gentle soul searching for her...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Sweet, soft-hearted Gina is a shepherd and hound mix who is about 2 years old. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of...

Town of South Vinemont 4th annual Christmas in the Park Dec....

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Christmas in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming the community...

Cullman Senior Center in need of volunteers  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman.   Cullman County Commission on Aging...

Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill 

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Broncos sweep Locust Fork at home

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Locust Fork Hornets in a pair of area games on Tuesday night. In the...

Holly Pond’s Allbright signs with Murray State

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Cade Allbright on Wednesday, Dec. 3, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career at...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 3, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Regina Allaine Ryan

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Regina Allaine Ryan age 70 of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away December 2, 2025. She was born November 12, 1955, in Huntsville Alabama. Regina is preceded...

Obituary: Dale Douglas Parris

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Dale Douglas Parris, 74, of Woodstock, Georgia (formerly of Cullman, Alabama), left this world far too soon on November 13, 2025, but not before...

Obituary: Carolyn Gail Barbee

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Funeral services for Carolyn Gail Barbee, 82, of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Thursday December 4th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will...

Obituary: Marvin Eugene Pounders

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A Celebration of Life Service for Marvin Eugene Pounders, age 67 of Vinemont, will be Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Check out a Little Free Library near you! 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Little Free Library nonprofit organization was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now, you can find a Little Free Library...

Op-Ed: The 1-hour glucose test  

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Let’s talk about the one-hour glucose test.   For those of you who don’t know what this is, allow me to explain. This is a mandatory...

FCCLA students lead in service at the Farm-City Banquet   

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CULLMAN, Ala. - FCCLA members from Cold Springs, Vinemont and Holly Pond schools, as well as Cullman Christian School, demonstrated leadership, professionalism and a...

Buy local this holiday season: RedBird Farm  

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The season of giving is upon us! What better way to show your love and appreciation than with a local, hand-crafted gift?  RedBird Farm is...

Christmas at the Grotto: ‘There’s something here that brings peace’ 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas at the Grotto has officially returned for its seventh year, inviting visitors into  a peaceful, artistic and spiritually centered holiday...

Obituary: Jerry Dale Burgess

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Jerry Dale Burgess age 78 of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday December 1, 2025. He was born August 20, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. Jerry is...

Obituary: Deborah Burgess Crawford

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Funeral service for Deborah Burgess Crawford, 71, of Baileyton will be Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New...

Arrests and Incidents reported December 2, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Kenneth George Doedtman

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Kenneth George Doedtman, a beloved, gentle, and kind-hearted soul, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on September 2,...

Obituary: Thomas Wayne Hampton

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Thomas Wayne Hampton, age 61 of Arab, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born August 19, 1964, to Thomas Afton Hampton...

Obituary: Roy Payton Burroughs

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Mr. Roy Payton Burroughs, 70, of Falkville passed away December 1, 2025, at Falkville Health & Rehab.  He was born December 3, 1954, to...

Obituary: Yvonne Marilyn Gentry

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A memorial service for Yvonne Marilyn McAfee Gentry, 90, of Logan will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at Harmony Baptist Church,...

Obituary: Jason Heath Birmingham

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Jason Heath Birmingham, born on March 28, 1969, passed away on November 28, 2025. Jason was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a...

CCSO’s annual rodeo returns Dec. 12-13 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13.   Cullman County Sheriff Matt...

Cullman City Schools Foundation launches ‘Paws for the Holidays’ giving campaign  

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CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has launched its “Paws for the Holidays” year-end giving campaign, inviting the Cullman community to...

Lockhart, Barnett named October CCBOE Teacher, Staff Member of the Month 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently congratulated Elizabeth Lockhart and Zane Barnett for being named the October Employees of the Month.   Teacher of...