Obituary: Thomas Cody Southeard

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Funeral services for Cody Southeard of Cullman, Alabama will be Thursday, January 22nd at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be...

Obituary: Beverly Ann Morgan

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Visitation for Beverly Ann Morgan, age 69 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman...

Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday

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CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026 A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Threes rain as no. 2 West Point defeats no....

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Closing out day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, the two-seeded West Point Warriors took on the seven-seed Hanceville Bulldogs in...

Thursday Novel Creations at the library 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Every Thursday at 3 p.m. the Cullman County Public Library welcomes its Novel Creations crafting group. They gather to create a...

Cullman library hosts quarterly card trading event  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Pokémon cards were first launched in the mid-1990s and have recently regained traction by popular demand. In 2016 the release of...

Local Eats: Pop’s Cafe  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Are you looking for a restaurant with a “blast to the past” dining experience? How about Southern entrées that are made...

Small Business Spotlight: Patsy’s Alterations  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work from the comfort of your own home doing what you...

Editorial: There is no place I can go and leave Cullman...

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I have come to understand that rest is not simply a matter of distance. I can leave town. I can change scenery. I can stand...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 5 Cold Springs upsets no. 4-seeded Fairview 50-36...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second varsity girls matchup of the night saw the No. 4 seed Fairview Lady Aggies take on the no. 5 seed...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Slick passing, Marsh’s shooting the difference in no. 6...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second matchup of the varsity boys bracket on Tuesday evening, the no. 3 Fairview Aggies met a feisty sixth-seeded Vinemont...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big second half helps propel no. 3 Good Hope...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day three of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament started with a varsity girls matchup between No. 3 seed Good Hope and...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 20, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Donald Ray “Donnie” Allison

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Donald Ray "Donnie" AllisonMay 14, 1946 - January 18, 2026Donnie, or lovingly known as “Donnie Ray”, passed away peacefully at home, January 18th, surrounded...

Obituary: Jeremy Daniel Friedrich

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Jeremy Daniel Friedrich, age 47 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1978,...

Obituary: Cecil Henry Smith

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Cecil Henry Smith, a hard-working and dedicated individual, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 24, 1942,...

Notes from latest CALiCo meeting 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Literacy Council (CALiCo) met Jan. 14 to review recent activities and discuss upcoming events and priorities to expand...

Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when...

St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Spring Open House Feb. 5  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m., welcoming families and members...

Rotary Club donates $5K toward library bathroom renovations 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, saw the Cullman Rotary Club present a...

Hanceville Parks and Recreation hiring full-time and seasonal positions 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities, including one full-time position and several seasonal roles ahead of...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Allbright and No. 4 seed Holly Pond stuff no....

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Capping off day two of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Monday was the first game of the varsity boys bracket, which...

County Tournament: Robinson’s big second quarter helps propel no. 2 Vinemont...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala - The no. 2 Vinemont Lady Eagles faced off against the no. 7 Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in the first varsity girls' matchup...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Buchanan’s big third pushes no. 3 Good Hope to...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- With the game tight and the Aggies having just taken a 27-26 lead, Good Hope's star point guard, Web Buchanan, took charge....

County Tournament: No. 2 Cold Springs advances to JV Girls championship...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first JV girls semifinal game on Monday saw the no. 2 seed Cold Springs Lady Eagles take on the no. 3...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 seed West Point takes down no. 5...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day two of the Cullman County Tournament saw its' JV Girls no. 1 seed go down in the first game, but the...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Physical no. 5 seed Holly Pond knocks off no....

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with a semifinal matchup between no. 5 Holly Pond and no. 1 Fairview, who got...

Obituary: Sarah Jane Blocker

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Sarah Jane Blocker, age 76, passed away at her home in Spring Hill, TN on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jane was...

Obituary: Jonathan David Reid

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Jonathan David Reid, known to most as Jon, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 58.  As...

Cold today into Tuesday with potential winter weather late week

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CLANTON, Ala. – A chilly couple of days with high temperatures both today and Tuesday from the 40s north to the 50s south.  Lows tonight...

Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive...

ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production

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Watermelons can be a great crop for both home and commercial production. The following information outlines several key considerations before growing watermelons. Preparing the site Like...

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications now open in Cullman County 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now open for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), offering eligible low-income seniors in Cullman County and throughout...

St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor and Merit Rolls

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Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2025 Semester average 95.0 and above  Grade 7  Ryan Keough Helena Perkins  Grade 8  Kade Chamblee Eleanor Franklin Vivian Gargan Jesus Sanchez Andrade Murphy Thomas   Grade 9  Brooklynn Agnello Payton Becker Chloe Brewer Aaron...

COLUMN: A case of hit and run

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I had never experienced anything quite like it. To say I was shocked would probably be an overstatement, but I certainly didn’t see it...

Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 17, 1935

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From the files of Jan. 17, 1935 CULLMAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Klaxograms The Debating Club The officers of the debating club are: President, Ruth Kaple; vice-president, Leldon Singleton;...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring helps no. 2 seed Fairview get past...

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Hanceville, Al. - Day one of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a JV boys matchup between the no. 2 seed Fairview...

Obituary: Hiram “Sonny” Brown

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Hiram "Sonny" Brown, a faithful, generous, hard-working, loyal, and thoughtful man, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on...

Obituary: Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays

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Dixie Nell Cheatham Hays, 84, of Cullman, Alabama was born on February 23, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama, to the late Lester Cheatham and...

Obituary: Charles “Sonny” Nail

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Funeral services for Charles “Sonny” Nail, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday January 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service...

Obituary: Norman Eugene Isbell

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Funeral services for Norman Eugene Isbell, 66, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

Obituary: Ruth Creel King

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Ruth Creel King, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She is survived...

Obituary: James Leston Lee

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James “Jimmy” L. Lee passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1943, to Odie and Velva Lee. Jimmy was...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ 35-point gem drives no. 2 seed Cold Springs...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- No. 2 seed in the JV girls bracket, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, faced the no. 7 seed Hanceville Lady Bulldogs in...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seed Good Hope knocks off no. 6...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second game in the JV Boys division featured the no. 3 seed Good Hope and the no. 6 seed Holly Pond....

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 seeded Good Hope JV girls play complete...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 3-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the no. 6 seed Vinemont Lady Eagles in game two of the JV...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chasteen, Belcher help No. 5 Cold Springs JV boys...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The no. 4 seed, Vinemont, faced off against the no. 5 seed, Cold Springs, in the first JV boys matchup of...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Mayfield shines as No. 5 seed Holly Pond JV...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday afternoon at Wallace State with a gritty defensive battle between the no....

CHA: Public housing waitlist pre-applications available 

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Pre-applications for the Cullman Housing Authority's public housing waitlist are available now. CHA Executive Director Marquisha Griffin advised all people interesting...

Bowling officially qualifies for Alabama Senate race 

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BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Cullman County’s James R. (JR) Bowling has officially qualified to run for Alabama Senate, District 4.   Bowling announced his candidacy in December.   Bowling...

Oden officially qualifies for reelection to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place...

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EVA, Ala. - Jeremy Oden officially qualified Jan. 14,  as a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.  Oden announced his...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Bulldogs’ boys collect area wins on Holly...

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HOLLY POND, Ala.- If you desired to go out and see a pair of defensive games, then Holly Pond was the place for you....

Safe surrender

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Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station No. 3  CULLMAN, Ala. - Local leaders and community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 15, at...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison varsity boys and girls topple St. Bernard

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Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play an area game in both girls' and boys' basketball. Addison came away with a sweep as the Lady...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs loses key player, Falkville pulls off huge...

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FALKVILLE, Ala.- The 21-1 Cold Springs Eagles traveled 35 miles north to face the 14-6 Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night. The first half...

‘Everyone has secrets’: PostSecret at Karma’s

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma's Coffee House is inviting the community to anonymously share their secrets this January through an interactive art installation inspired by...

Obituary: Larry “Red” Eugene Gamble

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Funeral services for Larry “Red” Gamble, 80, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 16, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Rocket City Trash Pandas announce Global Baseball Series at Toyota Field...

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MADISON, Ala.- The Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, held a press conference earlier this week to announce...

Op-Ed: Low-stimulation show recommendations  

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It has become very common for electronics and media to be incorporated into children’s everyday routines. Highly stimulating shows, for example, are used as...

Small Business Spotlight: Sugar & Steam  

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - Sugar & Steam: Bakery & Coffee was opened in October 2025 by Bo and Katie Johnson. Prior to opening the...

USDA’s 2025–2030 dietary guidelines include new inverted food pyramid 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992. The pyramid was updated in...

PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4-ranked Good Hope knocks off no. 8-ranked West...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The no. 4-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders will host their respective area tournament after defeating East Lawrence on Tuesday, and they...

Creel officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff. Creel announced his candidacy back in July...

Obituary: Wade Harden McKee

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Wade Harden McKee, age 80, of Blountsville, passed away peacefully at home January 14, 2026. He was born in Pinson, Alabama, on February 5,...

Obituary: Edgar Lee Martens

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Edgar Lee Martens was born March 10, 1940, in the family home at Conway Springs, Kansas. He was the second of five children born...

Obituary: Ralph Ethridge Rogers

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Funeral services for Ralph Ethridge Rogers, 92, of Knoxville, Tennessee (formerly of Garden City, Alabama) will be 2 p.m. Saturday January 17th at Hanceville...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 15, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Wallace State: Applications open for new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is currently accepting applications for summer admission to its new Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA) program and is...

St. Bernard Abbey to honor retired Abbot Marcus Voss Feb. 6 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey will gather with friends, alumni and the wider community on Friday, Feb. 6, to honor...

Smith Lake repeal bill passes Senate unanimously, heads to House

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Legislation repealing the Smith Lake annexation law (SB322) cleared the Alabama Senate Thursday morning with unanimous support. Senate Bill 12, sponsored by...

Compton, Haynes recognized for their service 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Supervisors were recognized at the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The supervisors were...

Night to Shine: Celebration for special needs community coming Feb. 13 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Life Church - Hanceville, in partnership with the Hanceville Civitans and the Tim Tebow Foundation, will host Night to Shine of...

Pet of the Week: Meet Willow 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Willow is a dilute calico, approximately 1-year-old, with a calm, gentle presence. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Willow enjoys...

Fairview’s new timeline wall binds together six decades of football, family...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In 2025, the Fairview Aggies had one of their most successful seasons in school history, dominating on the gridiron on the...

Bosom Buddies warns community about unauthorized use of name

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. is warning the public about fraudulent and unauthorized use of its name following reports...

Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 14, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

United Way of Cullman County transitions to leadership donor model for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County has transitioned away from its Business Alliance program and returned to a leadership donor model as...

St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Swamp John’s Fundraiser Jan. 26 

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CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Swamp John’s Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4-7p.m., in celebration of National Lutheran...

DHR: SNAP transactions for out-of-state and online automatically turned off Jan....

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Monday announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block...

PREP BASKETBALL: Jasper’s block party leads Vikings to a 43-40 win...

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JASPER, Ala.- The 19-3 Cullman Bearcats traveled to Jasper on Tuesday night to take on their rival Vikings, who were 15-4 before tonight's game....

Ivey delivers 2026 State of the State address

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, delivered the 2026 State of the State address. Watch the video on WVTM13’s website...

Obituary: James Cecil “Jimmy” Jones

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James Cecil "Jimmy" Jones, age 87 of Cullman, passed away January 11, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1938,...

Obituary: June Evelyn Jones

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June Evelyn (Johnston) Jones of Hanceville, Alabama, died Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026. She was born May 21, 1940, to F. Rozell and Evelyn...

Cullman City Council recognizes service of outgoing CEDA Director Dale Greer,...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday honored multiple City staffers, including the outgoing head of Cullman’s economic development for the last...

Obituary: Jacki Marie Jacobs

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Funeral services for Jacki Marie Jacobs, 49, of Vinemont will be 4 p.m. Wednesday January 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 13, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament brackets revealed

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CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman County Board of Education released the complete brackets for the varsity boys', varsity girls', junior varsity boys' and junior varsity...

Dodge City Town Council proclaims January Human Trafficking Prevention Month 

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DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances during its regular meeting held Jan. 8.  Among the items approved...

Ribbon cut on Phase II of Cullman Middle School expansion 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools hosted a community open house Sunday, Jan. 11, with City and State officials cutting the ribbon on Phase...

Holmes retiring from CCSO; Hogue will be new chief deputy 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 12, announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, who will conclude...

After decades at the line, Dale Greer reels in retirement

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), is set to retire after decades of service in Cullman, bringing...

PREP BASKETBALL: Roberts leads Addison boys to a win, but Lady...

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ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted the 4A Curry basketball teams for a pair of matchups and came away with another split on Monday night.   The...

PREP BASKETBALL: Miller’s late basket puts Vinemont over Good Hope, 61-59

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VINEMONT, Ala.- A pair of top ten teams took the court at Vinemont on Monday night, as the no. 6-ranked Lady Eagles hosted the...

Allen releases list of counties where noncitizens illegally registered and/or voted

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen announced last week “the identification of 186 ‘illegally registered noncitizens,’ including 25 who had illegally...

Obituary: Brenda Gail Jennings

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Brenda Gail Jennings, born February 22, 1955, passed away peacefully at her home onJanuary 11, 2026. Funeral service for Brenda will be at 11 a.m.,...

Obituary: Iona Faucett

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Funeral services for Iona Faucett, 91, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Thursday January 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 12, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...