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 =...

(Updated) AG Marshall settles lawsuit with Cullman’s Aurora IV and Wellness;...

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Updated Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to include a statement from the law firm representing Amanda and Chris Medders: "From day one, our clients acted in...

Obituary: Barbara Gardner

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Funeral Service for Barbara Gardner, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Barry...

21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County event set for Feb....

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CULLMAN, Ala. — The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, offering the community an...

Youth art contest invites Cullman Housing Authority residents to share ‘What...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Youth artists who live in households or receive housing-related services managed by the Cullman Housing Authority are invited to take part...

Op-Ed: Cozy hobbies and the art of being performative  

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There was a time when hobbies were simply for your enjoyment. You had one or two, at the least, that perhaps you were good...

Editorial: The last rest stop is closed 

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Learning when to stop being available to those who never planned to stay  There comes a point when you realize you have been the last...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison girls fall, boys grind out tough win over...

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ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted their arch rival the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets and came away with a split. The Lady Bulldogs lost 53-27, while the...

COLUMN: New beginnings can bring new endings

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We have lost another old friend. Not to be morbid, but I’ve come to that age in life where I begin each new year...

Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 10, 1946

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From the files of Jan. 10, 1946 To and Fro (By EAGLE EYE) A couple of Cullman County veterans over on Okinawa who have re-enlisted in the...

Wallace State men collect 97-79 win over Marion Military Institute

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win in their last game at East Mississippi Community College, the Wallace State Lions returned home to take on...

Obituary: David Keith Brown

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David Keith Brown of Cullman, Alabama passed away December 24, 2025, at the age of 60. David was born on August 18, 1965, in...

Obituary: Mary Woods Reid

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Mary Woods Reid, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026.  Mary was born on July 15, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama,...

Wallace State to offer free introductory machining course this spring

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is offering an opportunity for students to learn more about Machine Tool Technology by providing a free...

Shirley Burden Public Library partners with local boxing club for free...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library is pairing with a former professional boxer to host a free introductory boxing class on Wednesday,...

Polar Bear Plunge: Event returns Jan. 31, benefiting Special Olympics of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Polar Bear Plunge will return Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, inviting residents to brave the cold for a cause at...

Hope Horses aiming for growth, expanded services 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. is in the midst of a capital campaign intended to raise funds for a multiphase expansion...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects 56-40 area win over Russellville

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a huge win in their area opener at home against Lawrence County, the West Point Warriors traveled to Russellville to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont comes from behind for 61-57 win over Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After a comeback win over Locust Fork on Tuesday night, The Vinemont Eagles found themselves in familiar territory Friday, trailing Hanceville by...

Cullman County Schools provides update on construction projects 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week provided an update on several ongoing and upcoming construction projects across the district, with multiple campus...

Tyson Foods supports Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s mission to deliver health...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods.  This investment will allow Good Samaritan Health Clinic to continue its...

Workday scheduled for ECBA disaster relief warehouse project

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A volunteer workday has been scheduled to continue construction on the East Cullman Baptist Association’s (ECBA’s) disaster relief warehouse building. The...

Obituary: Cora Sue Elam

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Cora Sue Duffey Elam, born on June 20, 1938, in Arab, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at the age of 87. She...

Obituary: Donny Ray Thomason, Sr.

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Donny Ray Thomason, Sr., 58, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on January 7, 2026. Mr. Thomason was born in Blount County, Alabama, on August 29,...

Faith: Good Hope’s Kloe Thurman on how relationship with God has...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior band member Kloe Thurman calls her relationship with God a blessing. She went through some tough times...

Obituary: Rodney S. Jones

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Funeral services for Rodney S. Jones, 77, of Hayden will be 1 p.m. Sunday, January 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 9, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond girls fall to Lawrence County, 39-31

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MOULTON, Ala.- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos traveled to Moulton to take on the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils in Thursday night basketball action....

Flooding rainfall and severe storms possible into Saturday

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CLANTON, Ala. – There are two distinct weather threats today into Saturday. The first is heavy rainfall and the other is severe storms with damaging...

City of Cullman seeks volunteers for Tree Commission 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - City of Cullman residents who have a passion for trees and community stewardship are encouraged to apply to serve on the...

The Pantry at the Link After Hours set for Jan. 13 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The first “After Hours” distribution at The Pantry at The Link this year is coming up Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-7...

Lotus Health Women’s Health Forum coming Jan. 31 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Lotus Health Inc., a Cullman-based nonprofit focused on holistic and preventive health, will host a Women’s Health Forum on Saturday, Jan....

Vendor applications still open for Bloomin’ Festival 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Vendor applications are still open for the upcoming Bloomin’ Festival arts & craft show, with organizers encouraging interested artisans to apply...

Vinemont Council highlights completed road projects, recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month 

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, approving several resolutions and addressing updates related...

Tigers For Tomorrow launches “Goodwill to All” $5 Admission Promotion for...

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ATTALLA, Ala. – This month, Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is inviting the community to experience one of Alabama’s most unique wildlife destinations...

Jeff Lawson announces candidacy for Cullman County School Board, District 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Jeff Lawson, a Fairview resident and longtime public servant, has announced his candidacy for Cullman County School Board, District 2, which...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 8, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: John J. Guthrie, Jr.

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Life-long Cullman County resident, John J. Guthrie, Jr.  died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born...

Obituary: James Ralph Howard

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James Ralph Howard, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama. Born on March 28, 1938, in Athens, Georgia, he was...

Very heavy rainfall and severe storms possible Friday into Saturday

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CLANTON, Ala. – Rain will begin entering the state tonight through Friday morning, leaving a frontal boundary somewhere across western/central Alabama by Friday afternoon. This...

Reed: Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in November 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed this week announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November decreased to...

Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress 

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HOOVER, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt this week officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.  According to his announcement, he is...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet slated to open in April in Cullman 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is preparing to open in southwest Cullman, with leasing finalized and hiring underway for a store planned at...

Pet of the Week: Sissy Lou is learning the world one...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sissy Lou is a Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever mix, approximately 9-10 months old, with a quiet soul and a thoughtful...

Wallace State men deliver complete road performance in 97-75 win over...

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SCOOBA, Miss.- Wallace State men’s basketball turned in one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, pulling away early and never...