James Thomas Hanson, age 68, of Bremen, passed away June 16, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named...

Vinemont’s Lily Whitesell graduates from Rhodes College MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lily Whitesell of Vinemont, Alabama, has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is in need of volunteers to assist with local youth involved with DHR or...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer is in full swing and the temps are climbing daily. While many people may be retreating indoors to beat the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the Cold Springs Eagles...

Since It was my fourth trip to the watch repair shop, I didn’t have high hopes. I’m sure the little Russian man who owned...

JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received confirmation that Anheuser-Busch will be sending a large quantity of drinking water...

From the files of 1936 Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance. George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...

Funeral services for Dorothy G. Clayborn, 83, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 17th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

Funeral services for Harold Jessie Hays Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Army, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Tuesday, June 11, discussed the creation of a new park. The council heard from representatives of CDG...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent news of a new business coming to Cullman, and that business receiving a tax abatement as an incentive...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual City vs. County Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To donate for the...

Funeral services for Sherrell “Moochie” Leon Barnett, 66, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....

Hanceville Funeral Home would like to announce the passing of William “Bill” Mann, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama.  Mr. Mann was born on September 8, 1945,...

Margie Ann Gerstman of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 77.   Margie is preceded in death by her...

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Warhurst, 74 of Cullman, passed away Monday evening June 10, 2024.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Tommy was born...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College athlete Laura Leigh Wheeler has added one more honor to her list of achievements this year. Wheeler,...

The Cullman Swim Team defeated the Guntersville Aquacats 354-296 in their second swim meet of the season. Cullman will be back home to host...

People are naturally social beings, but according to the National Academies of Science, one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered to be socially...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant is scheduled for June 29, coinciding with the H.P.R Pro Rodeo. The pageant, which closed...

VINEMONT, Ala. - So far, the month of June has been busy for the members of the Vinemont Town Council. Ross Campbell was sworn...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Badger is a beautiful, low-energy Great Pyrenees who is just 3 months old. His coat has “red badger marks,” hence his...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Wallace State softball player and assistant coach Sallie Beth Burch to lead the Lions softball...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala- For the fourth year in a row, the South Cullman Walmart is hosting classic, vintage, muscle and just plain cool cars on...

BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Zane Brown walked across the stage to collect his diploma in May and in this interview, he shared...

VINEMONT, Ala. – Newly appointed Vinemont Town Councilman Ross Campbell was official sworn in at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Campbell took...

Updated June 14 at 4:51 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - At the end of June 11’s Vinemont Town Council Meeting, Mayor Radginal Dodson addressed the public...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...

Funeral services for Tonya Lee Thomas, 64, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for Mrs....

Joan Gourley Martin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Martin was born in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - For the second year, Arrowhead RV Park in Crane Hill will host Hippie Fest. The festival, a smorgasbord of live...

Like it or not, hot season is here. Please join us in welcoming it with your favorite classic cliché: "Hot enough for ya'?" "You could fry...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent...

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Aspen Institute on Tuesday, June 11, named Wallace State Community College a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.   Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.   Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...

A celebration of life service for Randy Self will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...

A Celebration of Life for Vicki Lynn Smith, age 63, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Desperation Church,...

Andrea Michele Stephens, age 45, of Vinemont, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Funeral service for Allen Shearer Hall, Sr., age 91, of Bremen, will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Ryan’s Creek Baptist...

AUBURN, Ala. – Not long after entering the NCAA transfer portal in spring of 2023, quarterback Payton Thorne found himself strolling through Auburn's campus...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Isabella Lopez just graduated in May and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite memories she...

A clever and effective public service message I recently saw advises “don’t get ticked” when outdoors, and with good reason. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses...

Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of Bobby Dewayne Calvert.   Mr. Calvert was born on May 10, 1967, in Cullman and passed away at...

MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama is one of 10 states selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program by the U.S. Department...

“Hey Google! What’s the weather forecast for today?” Those are my waking words each and every morning. And during the course of the day,...

Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1...

From the files of 1930 Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham. Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...

AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn University Board of Trustees has given final approval for the addition of a new state-of-the-art videoboard in the north end...

Troy University announces Spring/Term 4 graduates TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year. May Staff Member of the...

Ronald "Ron" Marce Huffman, age 76, of Cullman Ronald "Ron" Marce Huffman, a devoted follower of Christ, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away...

Billy Ray Nunnelley age 70 of Cullman Billy Ray Nunnelley age 70 of Cullman, Alabama passed away June 6, 2024.  There will be a visitation held...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman continues to grow – with new housing developments, retail expansions and in this case, a new retail development in the...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope senior cheerleader Kailey White. Kailey enjoyed her cheer career with the Raiders...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Athletics has formally proposed a Coleman Coliseum Basketball Training & Player Development Facility Expansion and Renovation, which is pending approval from...

CULLMAN, Ala. - When the name Rico is heard, a picture of a smooth ladies man may come to mind. Often associated with “suave,”...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – At its monthly meeting on Monday, June 3, the Baileyton Town Council welcomed Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod, who expressed his appreciation...

Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman Funeral services for Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday June 8, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Mary Ellen Freeman -Jones, age 93 of Cullman Funeral Service for Mary Ellen Freeman -Jones, age 93 of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday,...

Funeral service for Betty Ryan Bullard, age 88, of Cullman, will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

VINEMONT, Ala. —The Vinemont Town Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 3, heard nominations and appointed Ross Campbell to the open seat...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park’s Storybook Trail is home to a new book installation.  The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Mercantile Owners Ryne and Heather Ashley on Thursday, June 6, announced the late-summer opening of a second location, which will be...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to name Darren Peeples chief of Cullman Fire Rescue. Councilman Brad Smith thanked all applicants,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The grace period for Alabama’s hands-free driving law, which went into effect in June 2023, will end June 15, according to...

Celebration of life service for Betty Sue Fine White, age 88, of Scottsboro, will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. with Rev....

A Celebration of Life service will be held privately for, Mary Alice Moore, age 84. Mrs. Moore passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at...

Clayton Alldredge, age 39, of Eva, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Eva Community Center Eva, AL. Mr. Alldredge passed...

Whether eaten by themselves, in a pie, smoothie or salad, blueberries bring a certain freshness and joy to summer. Not only do they brighten...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has received is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Render Aid Alabama  is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity” in the Cullman County area. One of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Five locally owned businesses came together on Sunday to host a pop-up sale at Doug Doggett Jewelers. Two business owners there were...

Updated June 18, 2024, at 6:20 p.m. The U.S. Marshals Service located and apprehended fugitive Rodney Dale Kilgore today in Birmingham. Kilgore was wanted on...

Funeral services for Douglas “Sonny” Wade Young Sr. will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

Judy F. Hutchinson, age 78, of Hanceville, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024. A celebration of life for her will be...

Funeral service for Alvie “Sonny” Powell, age 82, of Scottsboro, is Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA is pleased to announce that Alabama Public Television (APT) and the NFHS Network/Play On Sports have agreed to extend...

BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Cole Bales. He had so many great sports memories during his time...

CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most popular date night spots is bringing the rivalry of the ivories to its halls. On June 20,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s Laura Leigh Wheeler is one of 38 student-athletes from 24 programs named National Junior College Athletic Association Division I...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a program that puts books into the hands of children from birth to age 5 each...