Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Mississippi State
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates more than 160 spring graduates recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0 GPA during their college careers.
Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery was among...
Obituary: Marie Melton
Funeral services for Marie Melton, 96, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Wednesday June 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Wallace State Flag Football Finishes No. 20 in Final WCFFB Top 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State flag football closed its season ranked No. 20 in the final Women’s College Flag Football Top 25 rankings after completing an undefeated fall season.
The Lady Lions finished 26-0, giving...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans
“The Correspondent” is an epistolary (a story told through letters) debut novel.
The book is about Syble Van Antwerp, a retired law clerk in her 70s. Syble tends to be cranky and a little bit difficult to get along with.
The novel begins in 2012 and...
Wallace State’s Gautier earns ITA Junior College All-American honors after national championship season
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State sophomore Angel Gautier added another honor to his championship résumé when he was named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Junior College All-America Team following the release of the final national...
Wallace State women’s tennis lands three entries in final ITA national rankings
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State women’s tennis placed three entries in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Junior College National Rankings, which were released May 28 following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
The Lady Lions were...
Hanceville Library celebrates poetry contest winners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Writers from across Alabama were invited to Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville on Friday, May 29, to participate in library's annual Poetry Night and poetry competition to celebrate creativity and literacy.
Library Manager Teresa Rivera...
Hanceville council approves park improvement funding, restaurant liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, May 28, the Hanceville City Council approved park improvement funding and a liquor license for a local restaurant.
Parks
Councilman Robert Powell explained the proposal of combining the C.W. Day Park improvement project and park fencing project into one larger, three-phase project, with a...
Cleghorn, McCluskey named May CCBOE/AmFirst Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and AmFirst recently recognized Gerrita Cleghorn of West Point Middle School and Kerrie McCluskey of Good Hope Middle School as Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Gerrita Cleghorn
Cleghorn has served...
Lindsey Howard named principal of Holly Pond Elementary School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has selected Lindsey Howard as the next principal of Holly Pond Elementary School, pending approval by the Cullman County Board of Education.
Howard brings more than 15 years...
PREP SPORTS: Holly Pond’s Maggie Nail reflects on her time as a Bronco
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond multi-sport athlete Maggie Nail received her high school diploma in May. Before heading to the University of Alabama in Huntsville this fall, she shared some of her favorite...
Obituary: Ruby Dean Corley
Ruby Dean Corley, age 87, A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ruby's life was centered on the people she loved most. Her family was her greatest joy, and she treasured every moment spent...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 28
violation of protection order;...
Obituary: Steven Larry Thomas
Steven Larry Thomas passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born on November 2, 1974, in Cullman, Alabama, and was a resident of Holly Pond, Alabama.
Steven is preceded in...
Obituary: Judy K. Ballew
Graveside Service for Judy K. Ballew, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Antioch Baptist Cemetery- Fairview with John McKoy officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Christopher Jason Woods
Graveside Service for Christopher Jason Woods, age 52 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Friendship Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Woods...
No. 7 Alabama baseball advances to Super Regionals after thrilling 9-7 win over Oklahoma...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 7 national seed Alabama baseball (40-19) punched its ticket to the Super Regional round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, as the Crimson Tide topped Oklahoma State (39-22) following a back-and-forth...
Attention seniors! Jammin’ in the Gym returns in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Adults 55 and older are invited to spend Tuesday evenings in June dancing, socializing and enjoying live music during the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center's annual "Jammin' in the Gym" series.
The free event, held from 6-8...
Wallace State awarded grant to help U.S. students obtain passports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable Wallace State students to obtain their first U.S. passport...
Rasco, Twilley honored with Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant send-off celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - On May 28, friends, family and fellow seniors came together at the Cullman Senior Center to honor Ms. Senior Cullman County Sheri Rasco and Ms. Super Senior Cullman County Mazzie Twilley with a send-off celebration...
COLUMN: Too old for a mid-life crisis
I was two days out of knee surgery, lying on my bed in a Lortab-laced fog, when I sat up and uttered a sentence to my wife that I never imagined would come out of...
Good Hope City Council meeting notes: May 26
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council had a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 26.
During the financial reports, council members reviewed grant reimbursements related to a USDA-funded project, alcohol license revenue and...
Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Nympheus Luminansis, Water Lilies of Light’ exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces a new exhibition that pays tribute to the work of impressionist Claude Monet.
“Nympheus Luminansis, Water Lilies of Light” by French artist Laurence...
COLUMN: In memory of Mrs. Annie Jo Cochran
In the spring of 1989, my little family and I moved to Rainbow City, Alabama, where I had been called as pastor of White Springs Baptist Church. Ashley, our one and only child, was...
Files from Yesteryear: May 30, 1929
From the files of May 30, 1929
Bees and Butterflies
Elwin Kinney is home from Auburn.
Louis Keller spent Sunday in Moulton.
Bill Beller spent the first of the week fishing in Town Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Paton White...
I-65N at Lacon to close Tuesday night, June 2, for bridge repair
ALDOT will close I-65 northbound at Exit 318 at Lacon in Morgan County for one night next week to repair the deck of the northbound bridge over the CSX railroad.
Weather permitting, ALDOT plans to close...
Hanceville Middle School’s new addition will be ready for new school year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Middle School’s new addition has passed inspection and will be ready for students when school starts in August. The expansion brings six classrooms, meeting spaces, a library and a new...
Cullman Electric Co-op, Cullman County: Tentative start date for new water and sanitation billing is Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Officials from Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County recently met to discuss the transition of water and sanitation billing services from Cullman Electric back to Cullman County. After months of planning, both organizations...
Relay For Life TONIGHT at Depot Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County’s annual celebration is tonight, Saturday, May 30, from 6-10, in Depot Park. This is a free, rain-or-shine event.
Event Lead Emily Abney said there is a...
Red Barn Farm Flower Cottage: ‘Bloom where God has you right now’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Red Barn Farm Flower Cottage has opened its doors to the community through the summer.
Flower artisan and owner Allie Johnson said that a few years ago, the family was trying...
FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to install Deaconess Kate Phillips for International Mission Service
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites the community to join in giving thanks to God and honoring Deaconess Kate Phillips as she begins a new chapter of service in international mission work. Deaconess...
Cullman City Council approves tax abatement for ‘Project Panel’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, passed a resolution to approve an economic development tax abatement for “Project Panel” in the amount of $364,914. The total...
Adriana Skutchan named principal of Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Adriana Skutchan to the Cullman County Board of Education as the new principal of Holly Pond High School.
Skutchan would succeed Dr....
Local woman dead following house fire
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A local woman died Friday, May 29, following a house fire at a residence on Mize Road.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Joni Mize, 65. He said...
Obituary: Tommy “T-Bone” Wade Barnett
On May 22nd, 2026 the world lost a true original. Tommy "T-Bone" Wade Barnett passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant as the life...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope leads the way with five players selected to All-Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education released their 2026 All-Cullman County Softball team on Friday afternoon, which comprised of 21 of the area's top players. The Good Hope Lady Raiders, winners...
Obituary: Tiberius “Tibby” Damian Lowe
Tiberius “Tibby” Lowe, 15, passed away May 25th, 2026.
Tiberius was a lover of many things, namely computers, orchestra, literature, and video games. Anywhere he went, it was assumed he would have hacked his way...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
Alabama opens play at the Women’s College World Series with 6-3 win over UCLA
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball opened play at the 2026 Women's College World Series Thursday evening with a 6-3 win over UCLA, advancing to the winner's bracket to face either Arkansas or Nebraska on Saturday,...
4th annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog returns in July; registration open
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the fourth annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, with plenty of spots still available for young athletes looking to participate this summer.
Hosted by B&D Construction and organized by Hanceville resident Brittani Coker, the two-day basketball camp will...
Op-Ed: What’s your favorite 80s rom-com?
Romantic comedies in the 2020s don’t feel like the ones from the 1980s. I made it my mission to stop procrastinating and watch some highly recommended films. These two are my current favorites, though I do not claim they’re the best. I have...
Small Business Spotlight: Gamer Geeks
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.
Gamer Geeks has become a local hotspot for tournaments and gatherings for all ages since it opened in 2023. It can be for those who participate in the...
Op-Ed: Be weather ready!
Many have experienced storm anxiety since the tornado outbreak of 2011. The panic can set in quickly – when the out-of-nowhere summer rain shower blocks your view of the road, as wind speeds pick up or your phone...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa to compete in Miss Alabama competition June 3-6
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama will be strongly represented as 17 students compete in a field of 45 for the title of Miss Alabama. The program takes place June 3-6 at Samford...
Cullman County Schools students selected to participate in statewide youth leadership program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four Cullman County Schools sophomores recently participated in the 2026 Alabama Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar. Bailey Wilkerson and Dru Prevatt represented Cold Springs, and Hanceville nominated Madeline Watwood and...
St. Bernard Prep announces new leadership structure for 2026-2027 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Board of Directors of St. Bernard Preparatory School this week announced a series of leadership appointments it said “will strengthen the school’s academic, spiritual and operational foundation as it enters...
Obituary: Ida Mae Bumpus
Ida Mae Bumpus, age 90, of Decatur, Alabama, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1935, in Mississippi to the late Joseph...
Obituary: Dr. Henry S. Beeler, Jr.
Dr. Henry S Beeler, Jr, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, peacefully slipped away on May 26, 2026, after a brief stay in the hospital.
Henry was born on January 15, 1939, in Lebanon Junction, KY,...
Obituary: Sue Gay Barber Voss
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing on May 26, 2026, of Gay Barber Voss. Gay was born on October 31, 1950, and raised in Florence, Alabama. She graduated from Vanderbilt...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Boatright
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Boatright, 82, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Saturday May 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to...
Obituary: Linda Faye Lamons
Linda Faye Lamons, 74, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Linda was born in Anniston, Alabama, on December 8, 1951, to the late Burton and...
Obituary: Homer Wendell Whitworth, Jr.
A memorial service for Homer Wendell Whitworth Jr., 66, of Cullman will be 3 p.m. Saturday June 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until...
Obituary: Charles David Burgess
Funeral services for Charles David Burgess, 62, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Sunday May 31st at McKinley Chapel. Burial will follow the service at McKinley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday May...
Obituary: Kristen Brooke Rogers
Kristen Brooke Rogers, age 35 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Cullman County. She was born in Florida to Joe and Kim Hester Rogers on August 13, 1990.
Kristen was loved...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 26
assault; CR 1699
domestic violence;...
Editorial: This is not ding-dong ditch anymore
There was a time when a childish prank meant ringing a doorbell, running away and hiding in a ditch while your friends tried not to laugh too loudly.
It was stupid. It was immature. It was annoying.
But...
Pet of the Week: Marilyn is a quiet observer with a loving heart
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marilyn is a domestic shorthair blonde tabby with a gentle spirit and an affectionate heart. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
At approximately 1 year old, Marilyn has a calm,...
Tin Can Tourists coming to JG’s Campen Life RV Campground June 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - A vintage trailer club will roll into Cullman on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at JG’s Campen Life RV Campground.
JG’s Owners Greg and Jenny Holmes said the Tin Can Tourists (TCT) vintage trailer and camper club has chosen...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt named Alabama’s 2026 Event of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt has been selected as the 2026 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department, recognizing the festival’s sustained impact on tourism, community engagement and economic development across...
Obituary: Tony “Hotdog” Morton
Tony Lynn Morton, known by most as “Hotdog,” passed from this life on Monday morning, May 25, 2026, at the age of 65. Tony was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on March 9, 1961,...
Obituary: Hubert Russell Walker
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Hubert Walker, a devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend. Hubert, 87, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Cullman, Alabama after surgical complications....
Obituary: Ella Ramona Harris
Funeral services for Ella Ramona (Mona) Harris will be 3 p.m. Saturday May 30th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville...
Obituary: Tasha Sue Baldwin
Tasha Sue Baldwin, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born, December 22, 1993 to Richard Baldwin and Alice Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geneva and Frank...
Obituary: Mary Louise Jones
Celebration of Life Service for Mary Louise Jones, age 73 of Vinemont, will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Honeycomb Free Holiness Church.
Mrs. Jones passed away on Saturday, May 23,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman...
2 killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, on Interstate 65 in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said Kristen B. Rogers, 35, of Florence,...
Cullman County 4-H Shotgun Club brings team & individual awards home from 2026 State...
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - This past weekend, Cullman County's 4-H Shotgun Team traveled to the Red Eagle Trap and Skeet range in Childersburg to compete in the 2026 Alabama 4-H Shotgun State Championship competition. Among...
Local Eats: K’s Botanas & More
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.
Located at 1410 Second Ave. NW, in Cullman is K’s Botanas & More. Owner Karen Silva said the restaurant thrives on unwavering faith, loving family values and daily devotion.
“I come in every morning at 5 a.m.,” she said. “It’s my moment....
Anytime Fitness Cullman offering summer performance camp for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anytime Fitness Cullman is offering a four-week summer performance camp for middle and high school students starting June 15. The camp is designed to help young athletes stay active during the off-season and build confidence, discipline and...
Day in the Life: Unsheltered International
This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.
Unsheltered International is a nonprofit organization that offers help and hope to the unsheltered in our community. President and Executive Director Travis Sharpe said...
Explore used book sales at the downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking to purchase books but not spend a fortune? The Cullman County Public Library downtown has ongoing used book sales. These sales include everything from children’s books to cookbooks, magazines and CDs.
Staff said bigger sales usually happen during major local...
Preston Boyd named Good Hope High School principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Preston Boyd as the next principal of Good Hope High School. Boyd currently serves as the assistant principal of Good Hope High....
Obituary: Max Blane Daniel
Max Blane Daniel passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 70, and was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.
Max is survived by Debra Coffey; daughters, Chandra Mahler (Bailey) and Haley Hock (Richard); son, Hunter...
Obituary: James Alfred Sloan
James Alfred Sloan, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 23,2026. He was born July 6, 1942, in Florence, Alabama to Raymond and Mattie Lou Sloan. He graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School. After high school, James...
Obituary: Brenda Powell
Funeral service for Brenda Powell, age 77, of Cullman, is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Jacob Moody officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026,...
Obituary: Irma Gene Panter
Irma Gene Panter passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Heritage Nursing Home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Irma was born on October 3, 1928, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Claudia Herbert Johnson and Minnie Lee Hand...
Obituary: Emiko Yamada Nomura
Emiko Yamada Nomura, age 91, of Bremen, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A private family graveside service will be held at Sandlin Cemetery at a later date. Cullman...
Obituary: Barbara Sue Miller
Barbara Sue Sanders (Woodard) Miller, born August 7, 1943, passed away peacefully at home on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, with her husband Cecil by her side. Sue and Cecil’s watchword for all their...
Obituary: Kevin Scott Puckett, Sr.
Kevin Scott Puckett Sr., age 62, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1964.
Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 21
domestic violence; CR 762
possession...
Library offering free Spanish classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System is offering free ongoing Spanish classes for beginners and people of all ages. These classes, held every other Friday at 11 a.m., help residents explore a new language and...
Smith Lake Park holds annual Memorial Day Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival took place Saturday, May 23, drawing people from across Cullman County, the state and beyond, all gathered for a day of fun in the sunshine.
The vendor lineup showcased a multitude of wares, ranging from hand-crafted items, custom...
North Alabama Agriplex has classes for all ages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located at 1714 Tally Ho St. SW in Cullman is the North Alabama Agriplex,
home to many who are passionate about educating the community on sustainability, agricultural heritage and more.
In May, the Agriplex held its Mother’s Day Tea. Mothers and their children enjoyed tea in “real China,” Samantha...
Flood watch for most of the state into tonight
CLANTON – Tuesday, 600 am, May 26, 2026Another round of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of the state this morning and afternoon, continuing into the evening, then dissipating around...
Obituary: Mike Wiygul
A memorial service for Mike Wiygul, age 81, of Locust Fork, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Luther Williams, J.K. Baker, and Rob...
Obituary: Donnie Wayne Echols
Donnie Wayne Echols, age 68, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on March 19, 1958, Donnie was born and raised in Hanceville, Alabama, where he built a life centered on...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Henry Crocker reflects on his time as a Bearcat...
Updated May 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the 2026 track and field season in the rearview, Cullman rising senior Henry Crocker shared some of his favorite track and field moments, plus...
‘Never forget the cost of our freedom’
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s a familiar sight up and down U.S. Highway 31 through the center of Cullman around this time of year: American flags flying in the breeze, planted proudly from south Cullman all the way...
Wallace State receives $10K grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support family literacy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Wallace State Community College a $10,000 grant to support family literacy. The funds contribute to a record‑setting, single‑day total of nearly $16 million...
FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School welcomes Director of Parish Music Olivia Thoelke
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School welcomes Director of Parish Music Olivia Thoelke.
A recent graduate of Concordia University Irvine, Olivia has been deeply involved in both music and campus life throughout...
Thunderstorms with Heavy Rain on Memorial Day
CLANTON – Monday, 8:45 am, May 25, 2026
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of central Alabama until 10 am, and a Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the northern...
CPRST Summer Women’s Softball League starts in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Summer Women's Softball League kicks off Monday nights in June at Heritage Park.
CPRST Athletic Director Ashley Morton said they are excited to bring women’s softball back to Heritage Park this summer...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado impacted Holly Pond, Baileyton May 22
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The National Weather Service Huntsville confirmed a EF-1 tornado impacted the Holly Pond and Baileyton area on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The storms were expected to bring a low risk of...
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Giumarro II
Joseph Anthony Giumarro II passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Born December 15, 1960, in Providence, Massachusetts, Joseph resided in Hartselle, Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave...
Wallace State announces spring 2026 honors lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 745 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students...
Senior Fishing Day held indoors due to storms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Residents came together at the Hanceville Civic Center on Friday, May 22, for the annual Senior Fishing Day. The event, organized by the Cullman County Commission on Aging, the City of Hanceville and Hanceville...
FAITH: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson
St. Paul’s recently announced:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman will welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson and his wife, Cecily, to our church family through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis's vicarage program.Vicar Johnson is currently completing his...
Alabama Softball heads to the Women’s College World Series for the 16th time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the 16th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after the Crimson Tide defeated LSU, 4-1, Saturday in game two...
Files from Yesteryear: May 23, 1957
From the files of May 23, 1957
Buddy Poppy Parade To Be Saturday
The annual Buddy Poppy Day parade, sponsored by the VFW post, will be held Saturday, May 25th at 2 P. M.
All officials of...
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Wagon Trail Hemp Farms prepares for impact of HB445
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wagon Trail Hemp Farms (WTHF) is preparing for sweeping changes as Alabama’s new hemp law, House Bill 445, takes full effect...
