COLUMN: The Lunch Box Museum

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What kind of lunchbox did you have when you were growing up? Perhaps, I should have said lunchboxes, because you may have had more...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Mortimer Jordan 82-44, sets up colossal area...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - With a firm 79-44 lead and seven seconds to go in the fourth quarter of Saturday's area semifinal vs. Mortimer Jordan,...

Obituary: Juanita Martin Hipp

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Juanita Martin Hipp, lovingly known as “Nita,” age 87, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, with her family by her...

Obituary: Glenda Jean Calvert

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Funeral services for Glenda Jean Calvert, 87, of Bremen will be 2 p.m. Saturday February 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service...

Obituary: James Randy Bailey

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Funeral service for James Randy Bailey, 68, of Eva will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 9th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...

5 easy winter meals

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Nothing beats a warm, hearty meal on a cold winter day. These easy recipes are comforting, filling, perfect for keeping cozy when temperatures drop...

McWane on the Move: Superhero Science comes to Cullman City Primary...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to learn some of the real science behind fictional superpowers when the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond set to meet for Class 3A,...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament continued Friday night at Vinemont as the Holly Pond Lady Broncos faced off against the...

Cozy home upgrades 

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One month into the new year doesn’t mean it’s time to stop making changes or forming goals. If you’re looking to improve your home...

Troutman named director of Cullman Economic Development Agency 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council tapped Jamie Troutman as interim director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) at its January meeting....

Cullman artist Howard King’s work on display in Alabama State House 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Mountain Valley Arts Council volunteers have installed the 2026 exhibit of local artists’ artwork in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s office suite...

All-inclusive boutique: Graced by Fashion grand opening Feb. 7

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Krystle Alloway is bringing fashion trends for a wide variety of tastes and sizes to her store, Graced by Fashion, at...

State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, Feb. 7

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid...

Local nonprofit hosts Women’s Health Forum  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Lotus Health hosted the 2026 Women's Health Forum on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cotton Creek. It was a free...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 6, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Connie Louise Massey

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Memorial Service for Connie Louise Massey, age 75 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Sondra W. Nassetta

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Funeral Mass for Sondra W Nassetta, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church;...

Former firefighter talks fire hazards  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Former firefighter Duncan Warner recently talk about some common  household fire hazards.   Phones  One cause of household fires in Warner’s experience has been...

Native Tree Sale set for Feb. 21 at Agriplex 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local green thumbs looking to add native plants to their landscapes will have the opportunity to do so during the upcoming...

Library to host Friends Meet and Greet Feb. 12 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will host a Meet and Greet event Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4-6 p.m., inviting community members...

Renovations underway at Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel (the “Tiny Church”) in downtown Cullman is currently undergoing renovations, with the goal of preserving the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Abney, Hanceville roll past J.B. Pennington 62-33 to move...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament got underway on Thursday night as the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the J.B. Pennington Tigers. The...

Aderholt nominates Vinemont’s Kate Seidel to attend US Military Academy (West...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Feb. 5,  announced the nominations of several exceptional students from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to...

Chad Floyd appointed as Cullman County circuit court judge

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Updated Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:32 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Court Judge Chad Floyd has been appointed to the 32nd Judicial Circuit...

FAITH: Vinemont golf’s Abby Lee discusses religious influences, how they’ve pushed...

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader/golfer Abby Lee credits God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and being raised...

Obituary: Carol Dianne Moser

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A memorial service for Carol Dianne Moser, 76, of Hanceville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral...

Shallow patterns should shine at Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin

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ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — A welcome warmup should have the bass moving towards prespawn staging areas for the 2026 Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin,...

Obituary: Benjamin Burton Slayton

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Benjamin Burton Slayton, age 86, of Cullman County, Alabama passed away February 4th, 2026, at his home.  Everyone who loved him, knew him as...

Obituary: Ricki “Rick” Allan Blakely

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Ricki “Rick” Allan Blakely age 70 of Arab, Alabama passed away February 2, 2026. He was born September 15, 1955, in Gadsden, Alabama. Rick was...

Obituary: Carol Denise Nixon

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A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Denise Nixon, 67, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at Longview Church...

Obituary: Irma Sue Holland

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Irma Sue Holland, age 83, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born on June...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CPRST announces upcoming lineup of family events 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced a slate of upcoming community events ranging from youth recreation and theater to...

Vinemont council greenlights road projects, Vinemont Sports Complex batting cages pavilion 

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, with members approving several infrastructure improvements and...

Pet of the Week: Sadie, a gentle soul  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie is a shepherd and wire-haired terrier mix, approximately 1.5 years old, with a medium to high energy level and a...

30th annual Big Band Dance this Friday 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Jazz Band will celebrate a milestone with its 30th annual Big Band Dance on Friday, Feb. 6,...

Dripping Springs DAR honors DAR Good Citizens 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at its recent meeting honored DAR Good Citizens from...

PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournament games set to tip off tomorrow night

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Tomorrow night, Hanceville's quarterfinal matchups with J.B. Pennington will tip off a five-day stretch featuring all of the Cullman-area stars across dozens...

Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Miller

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Funeral services for Jennifer Leigh Miller, 52, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Friday February 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Hugh Ellis Huggins

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Hugh Ellis Huggins, age 88, of Decatur, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Riverside...

Small Business Spotlight: Cookies & All That Jazz 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jazz Sharp, of Hanceville, started Cookies & All That Jazz in November 2023. It is a licensed, home-based bakery that makes...

Valentine events 

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Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones this year? You’re in luck! Cullman has a full list of events...

7 winter reads  

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While the days are short and colder, there’s no better time to slow down and dive into a new book. Whether you’re drawn to...

Editorial: Changing the standard 

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There comes a moment, sometimes quietly and sometimes after damage has already been done, when you realize your level of self-respect was never where...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with a 62-30 rout of...

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Closing out another 20-win regular season under head coach Stu Stuedeman, Cullman's varsity boys hosted Hanceville on Tuesday night. After honoring...

PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville holds off Good Hope in top-10 girls matchup,...

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PRICEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders took the court for the first time since the county championship game on Tuesday night,...

Aesthetics on 1st holds ribbon cutting; public grand opening set for...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Aesthetics on 1st celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, marking a milestone for the physician-owned...

Snead’s Farmhouse, Fortner Farm raising funds to support Two by Two...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A devastating barn fire at Two by Two Petting Zoo near Enterprise in south Alabama last week claimed the lives of...

Obituary: Shelby Jean Davis

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Shelby Jean Davis age 83 of Bremen, Alabama passed away Saturday January 31, 2026. Shelby is preceded in death by her brothers Walter Allen (Ruby)...

Obituary: Donald Eugene Skinner

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Funeral service with military honors for Donald Eugene Skinner, 74, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Living Faith...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

(Updated) Father, daughter found dead in Colony; no foul play suspected

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Updated Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Tuesday night identified the decedents as father and daughter Carthel Morgan, 63,...

Op-Ed: In the spirit of Thatcher, for the people of Alabama 

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At a Lieutenant Governor political forum in Hoover last month, one of the moderators posed a simple question: name your favorite historical figure. Without...

Cold. Bold. Cullman. 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave – very brave – participants jumped into icy waters for a great cause Saturday morning, Jan. 31. It was a balmy...

Op-Ed: It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers 

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I have spent my life serving the people of Alabama, from joining the US Marine Corps at 18 years old, to serving the last...

PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond leaves Addison with two blowout victories to...

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ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted Holly Pond in boys and girls matches on Monday night, and the Bulldogs were hoping to exact some revenge on...

Get to know the Hanceville Library Board  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Shirley Burden Public Library Manager Teresa Rivera recently shared appreciation for members of the library’s board, saying she couldn’t do it...

Notice: City of Cullman business license renewals

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City of Cullman business license renewals were due Jan. 1, 2026. Licenses not renewed by Feb. 1 are delinquent.    The City has mailed courtesy renewal...

Garden City awarded $520K EPA grant for water system expansion 

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Town of Garden City has been awarded $520,000 in federal funding to support improvements to its water system. The funding,...

More than 160 WSCC student athletes named to ACCC commissioner’s honor...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...

Obituary: Melissa “Missy Rae” Munger

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A Celebration of Life service for Melissa "Missy Rae" Munger, 53, will beSunday, February 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel...

Obituary: John Wayne Heatherly

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John Wayne Heatherly, known affectionately as Johnny by his friends, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April...

Wallace State cheer finishes second nationally at 2026 UCA Nationals

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HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Cheer turned in a standout performance on the national stage, finishing second in the nation at the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals in the Open Small...

Arrests and Incidents reported February 2, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Obituary: Ernest Elton Williams

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Ernest Elton Williams, 79, of Crane Hill passed away February 1, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is...

Obituary: Melissa June Shabel

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Funeral Service for Melissa June Shabel, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Glenda Steele Bagwell

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Funeral service for Glenda Bagwell, age 63 of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Alva Coyis Umphrey

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Mr. Umphrey passed away January the 16th, 2026, in his home in Deatsville AL where he and his wife had lived since 1985. He...

Mom Corner: Hospital bag preparation  

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Among all of the things going through your mind in the last stages of your pregnancy, hospital bag preparation is one of the most...

Career Paths: Real estate with Rita Tucker 

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Some people believe that having a college degree is the only way to have a career. And while there are professions that do require...

Obituary: Randall Gene Buchanan

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A funeral service for Randall Gene Buchanan of Welti, AL will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 3rd at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Welti....

Obituary: Stephen William Weissend

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Retired U.S N. Sailor Stephen William Weissend of Vinemont, Alabama completed his Earthly Voyage on Jan.31, 2026. He was 77 years old. He was...

Alabama Extension to host predator control and trapping workshop in Cullman...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Extension will host a trapping workshop, titled “Wildlife Enhancement through Predator Control” on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The five-hour program will...

Editorial: Cullman County’s mental health gap is a choice, not an...

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There is a quiet truth many families in Cullman County already know but rarely see acknowledged in public.  If you are experiencing a mental health...

COLUMN: The winter storm of ‘93

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It looks like we dodged the storm down here in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Much of our nation is caught in the grip of more...

Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 31, 1935

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From the files of Jan. 31, 1935 HANCEVILLE NEWS Hanceville, Jan. 29.—The W. M. S. met at the church Tuesday afternoon for the meeting. Miss Hildron Thigpen...

TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs wins runner-up 1A-3A girls title, five...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The ASHAA Indoor Track and Field championships concluded Saturday, and five Cullman-area teams participated in the event. To split classifications, 1A through...

Vinemont hosting Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon Feb. 16

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host a Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the...

Elijah Guyton named CSC Academic All-American

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AUSTIN, Texas — Two Gulf South Conference football student-athletes were named to the 2025 NCAA Division II Academic All-America Team, as selected and announced by...

Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosting weekly flight nights  

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosted its weekly flight night on Tuesday, Jan. 27, offering a flavorful variety of curated drink flights.  Jubilee...

Nurturing a lifelong love of reading

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School has a new addition: a Little Free Library.   School Librarian Jenny Helton said the Little Free Library was purchased...

Commission on Aging seeking volunteers for homebound meal deliveries 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is seeking volunteers to help deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors across the county,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Huge second half helps fuel eighth-ranked Meek’s 63-54 comeback...

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FALKVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win at Cordova on Thursday, the no. 8-ranked Meek Lady Tigers continued their road trip on Friday, as they...

Obituary: George Arnold Oden

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Funeral service for George Oden, age 58, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Obituary: Kindess LeeAnn Dye

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Funeral service for Kindess LeeAnn Dye, age 57 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Ira Stoney Lee Milburn

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Mr. Ira Stoney Lee Milburn, 77, of Cullman passed away Jan. 29, 2026, at his residence.  He was born April 26, 1948, to Ira...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Former Cullman star, UNA’s Kaleb Heatherly declares for the NFL Draft...

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CULLMAN, Ala.- Like many other kids getting into football in the 2010s, Cullman-native Kaleb Heatherly fell in love with the high-flying Matt Ryan and...

UPDATE – Gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend

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CLANTON, Ala. – The forecast continues to indicate only a 20% or less chance of any precipitation across the state from Friday morning through...

PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sinks Addison 72-69 with a Dunn buzzer-beater...

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HOLLY POND, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs (18-5) of Winston County, newly minted as the fifth-ranked 1A team in the state per ASWA, traveled to...

Wallace State to host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation workshop 

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation on April 24, 2026, a professional development workshop designed for educators...

Ivey invites students to apply for 2026 Summer Internship Program 

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This...

5 local students selected for 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Five students from East Elementary and West Elementary auditioned and were selected for the 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir. This is...

Obituary: Gennie Lue Jones

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Funeral service for Gennie Lue Jones, 78, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

Obituary: Charles Ray Phillips

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Funeral service with military honors for Charles Ray “Cha Cha” Phillips, 93, of Crane Hill will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026,...

Obituary: Susan Michelle Finch

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Funeral service for Susan Michelle Finch, age 60, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President...

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ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

PREP BASKETBALL: New ASWA basketball rankings released post-county tournaments

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CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their updated rankings for girls and boys high school basketball on Thursday. Notably, Addison's varsity boys...