Carter announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education

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Updated April 25, 2025, at 8:33 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 5 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Below is Carter’s announcement, unedited and in...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope picks up 8-4 area win at Danville; Tuesday scoring recap

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DANVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road for an area matchup at Danville on Tuesday and after jumping out to an early lead, the Raiders fended off the Hawks in the final two...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t pass up’: Coach...

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BREMEN, Ala. – After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program, head coach Drew Adams is headed for a new destination. Adams confirmed that he was...

Obituary: Billy Joe Pugh

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Billy Joe “Coach” Pugh passed away April 13th, 2025 at the Hanceville Rehab and Nursing Home. He was born on April 29, 1941 in Thomasville, AL to the late John Pugh and Ada Taylor....

Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Drake Smith

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Patricia "Pat" Drake Smith age 80 of Fairview, AL passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 19, 1945, to J.W. Jr. and Lena Drake. Former owners of Drake's Skateland and...

Obituary: Melissa Faye Barnett

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Melissa Faye Barnett, age 45 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Friday, September 14, 1979, to Bobby Gene Steele and Loretta Pennington Moctezuma.She...

Obituary: Gerry Wiley Wilhite

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Memorial service for Gerry Wiley Wilhite, 86, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Cullman, Dr. Edwin Hayes and Dr. Tom Richter officiating. The family will...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 15, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2025. 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...

‘No matter what I go through in life, God will take care of me’:...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA) and in this interview she shared...

COLUMN: The Olympics for older athletes

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Editor’s note: This column was written last week. I am a Baby Boomer. There, I said it, and I’m not ashamed of it. I was born right smack in the middle of the boom. We...

Vinemont hosting Easter luncheon for seniors April 21

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host its monthly senior luncheon on Monday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This month’s luncheon will have a special Easter...

WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 5 Lions dominate ACCC Men’s Tennis Championship

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MILLBROOK, AL | The 5th-ranked Wallace State men's tennis team put on a dominating show as they captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL. The Lions swept every championship...

WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 14 Lions serve up an ACCC Women’s Tennis Championship

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MILLBROOK, AL | The 14th-ranked Wallace State women's tennis team captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL. After day one of the tournament, the Lions trailed Coastal Alabama South...

Fairview High School hosts Centennial Celebration

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 12, beginning with a 5K Fun Run/Walk. FHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Head Track and Field Coach Whitney Haynes, and...

PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs cruises past Meek 13-3; Monday scoring recap

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BREMEN, Ala. -- After clinching a spot in the playoffs last week, the Cold Springs Eagles looked to keep the momentum going at home against Meek on Monday afternoon. Cold Springs took the early...
SRO Darryl Dailey (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)

Hanceville Middle School SRO Darryl Dailey awarded L.E.A.D. Alabama Instructor of the Year

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darryl Dailey, the school resource officer at Hanceville Middle School, was recently awarded Alabama Instructor of the Year by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence). L.E.A.D...

COUNTY TRACK MEET: West Point’s boys, Cold Springs’ girls capture county championships

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted on the campus of Wallace State Monday and two new county champs have been crowned. In the boys’ division, West Point...

Obituary: Louie William Richter (Bird)

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Louie William Richter (Bird), age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Louie is Preceded in death by parents, William & Annie Richter  Louie is Survived By His son; Greg Richter (Laura...

Obituary: Martha C. Bittinger

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Funeral services for Martha C. Bittinger, 84, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Makemson will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Saturday at Hanceville...

Obituary: Oscar Kenneth Freeman

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Funeral service for Oscar Kenneth Freeman, 84, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Antioch Cemetery, Pastor David Hadley and Pastor Mike...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents April 10 harassing communications; CR 469 violation...

PREP BASEBALL: 6 local teams preparing for state playoffs

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With area play now officially in the books, the field is set for this year’s state baseball playoffs, and we have six local teams in the mix. The Cullman Bearcats, Addison...

Obituary: David Verland Hackney

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Funeral services for David Verland Hackney, 56, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverends Donnie Jones and...

Alabama DHR announces new app for SNAP clients

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of the new ConnectEBT mobile app. This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their accounts to...

ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government officials

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) responded to the Alabama State House in Montgomery...

Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month’ in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, April 10, 2025, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month” in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Samantha...

James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award

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CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO). This esteemed...

CMS archery team state middle school champs

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Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) archery team recently competed in the Alabama State Championship for archery, and won it all as the top overall middle school team in the state. CMS’s archery team beat out 31...

Files from Yesteryear: April 12,1945

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From the files of April 12,1945 To and Fro by Eagle Eye Youthful Cullman County calf was among the prize winning animals for the 4-H-FFA livestock show held last week. The calf was a 4-H club project,...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hosts annual Pre-State Tournament; Good Hope shuts out East Lawrence

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman hosted its annual Pre-State Tournament at Heritage Park and Cullman High School this weekend and Good Hope had a busy Saturday on the diamond as well. Cullman 4 - Brookwood 1...

Obituary: Warner Oncie Murphree

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Warner Oncie Murphree, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Mr. Murphree is survived by his daughters Ann Renee Black of Cullman, Alabama and Abby C. Westbrook of Pelham,...

Obituary: Walter Randell Phillips

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Walter Randell Phillips, known to most as Randy, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Randy was born December 13, 1957, in Cullman County, to Zester and Dorothy Miller Phillips.  A...

Obituary: James Thomas Doedtman

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Funeral service for James Thomas Doedtman, 56, of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Catholic Cemetery, Bro. Tim Collier officiating....

Hanceville library hosts makeup class

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted a Prom Makeup Class for girls of all ages. Since the class was primarily comprised of younger girls, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant...

Stover represents St. Bernard in Vietnam

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CULLMAN, Ala. Rachael Stover, director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School, recently advanced the school’s international recruitment efforts by representing St. Bernard at the ILA Fair in Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. Her...

Easter Bake Sale April 19 to support Hanceville Elementary Archery Team’s Nationals trip

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – An Easter Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Warehouse Discount Grocery in Hanceville to support travel expenses for the...

‘It’s like childhood all over again’: Commission on Aging holds Senior Easter Egg Hunt

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CULLMAN, Ala. – About 150 people filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Friday, April 11, for the annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt. Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) Director Stephanie Lawson said you're...

Free ‘Marketing the Farm’ workshop for beginning farmers and veterans April 17

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Military veterans and beginning farmers looking to improve their outreach and connect with more customers are invited to attend the upcoming “Marketing the Farm: One Picture at a Time” workshop on...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview clinches playoff berth with 11-1 win at Brewer

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BREWER Ala. – After Thursday night’s inclement weather delayed Fairview and Brewer’s area matchup, the Aggies hit the road on Friday to finish their series with the Patriots. Needing just one win to secure...

Obituary: Shirley Ann Blackwood Gill

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Shirley Ann Blackwood, age 77, of Madison, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  Born in Cullman on July 3rd, 1947 to Victor and Edna Mae Blackwood, Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister,...

Obituary: Linda Ann Barrett

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Funeral services for Linda Ann Barrett, 80, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #2 Cemetery, Bro. Jason Ellerbee officiating. The...

Obituary: Shelby Jean Wynn

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Funeral services for Shelby Jean Wynn, 88, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating. The...

Obituary: Tommy Lester Tucker

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Funeral service for Tommy Lester Tucker, 66, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday.  Rev. Samuel...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 11, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2025. 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...

PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Being part of a team isn’t just about the game’: West Point’s...

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Kortni Baker has played softball for nine years, and she's made countless memories with her teammates during her career. She has played with her fair share of...

Pet of the Week: Lay back and chill with Marley 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Marley, a Yellow Lab/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She is approximately a year old and exhibits medium/high energy. At the moment she is struggling with shelter...

Cullman Farmers’ Market at the Festhalle open for season

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farmers’ Market has returned to Festhalle for the spring and summer seasons. The market thrives in the heart of the city, located adjacent to the Warehouse District and across...

Fairview Town Council talks infrastructure improvements, fire department donation

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on April 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Julie Grimes. The council discussed a new resolution...

Obituary: Kathy Ann Sparks

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Kathy Ann Sparks, 58, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on April 9, 2025. Kathy was born in Ohio, to Hobert and Dianne Czarnecki Runyon on December 31, 1966.  Mrs. Sparks was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Obituary: Frankie Dale Kilgo

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A graveside service for Frankie Dale Kilgo, 71, of Hanceville will be 5 p.m. Monday April 14th at Bethlehem East Cemetery with Reverend James Fields officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday April 13th from 5...

Obituary: Robbin Diane Johnson

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Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robbin Diane Johnson, 54, of Boaz.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Robbin passed away April 9th, 2025.  She was born November 14, 1970 to...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents April 7 harassment; CR 1141 domestic violence;...

Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit, Rock the South...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for the annual Rock the South music festival at York Family...

Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster “to promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide...

A few severe storms possible Thursday 

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An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north to south across Alabama, and a few storms could produce...

Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held Monday morning, April 7, at Wallace State Community College. Elianna Hollis,...

Obituary: Merlin David Cone

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Funeral Service for Mr. Merlin David Cone, age 82 of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Rollo and Rev. Chris Chambless...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 9, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2025. 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 Men’s Golf win ACCC Championship

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UNION GROVE, AL | The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Lions finished the tournament as conference champions...

Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 218 First Ave. SE, in Cullman. Owner Lindsey...

Baileyton changes polling location; Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne Sumner on Monday, April 7. At its previous meeting, the council...

STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need to know

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on May 7, 2025. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic...

Falkville hosting Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12

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FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in the track area. The event is free to the public and...

A few storms possible Thursday

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…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am… After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will warm from the middle 60s north to middle 70s south...

Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Little Women: The Musical’ April 11-13

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Theatre Department will present “Little Women: The Musical” Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside Garlan E. Gudger Sr., Student Center. Based...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles West Point 12-2; Tuesday scoring recap

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted the West Point for county championship rematch on Tuesday afternoon and it was close for most of the contest, but a huge sixth inning...

PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship

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ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care of business, clinching the area title with a 10-0 win...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman claims area title with 4-2 win over Mortimer Jordan; Tuesday scoring...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a pair of wins over the weekend, the Bearcats continued area play with a matchup against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night. Cullman jumped out to an early lead and starting...

Obituary: Mark Benjamin Taylor

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Mark Benjamin Taylor was born at Mitchel Air Field near Hempstead, New York on September 30, 1955. He passed away in San Marcos on April 2, 2025.  Mark married the love of his life, Jo...

Obituary: Wilma Sheina Mooney

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Wilma Sheina Mooney, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Wilma is survived by her son Jeff Holmes (Jessica); her daughters Michelle Welch, Jackie Canales, Kim Looney & Melissa Smith,...

Obituary: Gene Burns

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Funeral Service for Earl Eugene Burns, age 96 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Truman Davis officiating; burial at Cullman City...

Obituary: Orvelene Fulenwider

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Funeral Service for Orvelene Fulenwider, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with David Poole officiating; burial at Livingston Chapel Cemetery. Visitation...

Obituary: James ‘Jimmy’ Jennings

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Funeral Service for Mr. James Douglas Jennings will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with interment at Flint Creek Cemetery, Pastor Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Obituary: Raymond Walter Kenna, Sr.

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Raymond Walter Kenna Sr., 92, of Cullman passed away, Saturday, April 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date.  Mr. Kenna was born August 12, 1932 to parents,...
Kimberly Taylor Farmer and Kagun David Fuller (Cullman Police Department)

CPD recovers stolen merchandise; 2 arrested

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman residents were arrested recently after another resident reported the theft of a YETI cooler on Wednesday, April 2, according to the Cullman Police Department. Kimberly Taylor Farmer, 31, has been...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 8, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2025. 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...

Cullman County archery teams shine at state tournaments in Montgomery

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Cullman County Schools were well represented at the State Bullseye and IBO Tournaments held in Montgomery this past weekend, with multiple schools bringing home top honors and individual accolades. Vinemont High School led the way by claiming the IBO State...

Cullman set to host MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 at Lewis Smith Lake...

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CULLMAN, Ala. (April 8, 2025) – The third Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the season is set to take place next week, April 15-17, at Lewis Smith Lake – the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop...

Dinner with the Drumline

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band hosted its annual Dinner with the Drumline event on Thursday, April 3. It saw a big turnout, with food from Johnny's Bar-B-Q, door prizes and performances by...

McDonald, Chapman named March CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Patrick McDonald,...

41st annual Bloomin’ Festival sees thousands; Sunday rained out

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin' Festival took place this past weekend. While it was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, Sunday’s event was canceled due to inclement weather. However, after the...

Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day on Friday, April 10, at 4 p.m. Cullman County Public Library...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman drops 17-10 shootout with Brewer

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home on a wet and chilly Monday afternoon to host a varsity matchup against the Patriots of Brewer. The Bearcats fell behind early and rallied to cut into...

Obituary: Karen Lynn White

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A memorial service for Karen Lynn White, 57, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday April 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11...

Obituary: William Allen Tudor, Jr.

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Funeral services for William Allen Tudor Jr., 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Friday April 11, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Center Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The...

Arrests and Incidents reported April 7, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents April 3 domestic violence; Hwy. 31 possession...

Op-Ed: A celebration of NCAA Division III

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Happy NCAA Division III Week from Alabama’s only NCAA Division III institution – Huntingdon College in Montgomery. This week, Huntingdon joins the over 400 other NCAA Division III institutions across the country in shining...

Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Democrat Dakarai Larriett on April 7, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate for the 2026 election. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, whose term is...

FAITH: ‘God’s trials are opportunities to inspire others by overcoming adversity’: Good Hope’s Mattie...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- God has definitely changed Good Hope senior Mattie Wix's life and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with her faith, starting with some of her favorite Bible verses. "God holds...

COLUMN: March madness wasn’t just basketball

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Sports fans, especially college basketball fans, can tell you that March Madness is the nickname of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Basketball, however, is not the only madness that happens in March, and strangely enough,...

Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing opens 2nd location

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to open a second location closer to the heart of the...

Celebrating Randy Hammond’s journey from student to department chair

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College Welding Department Chair Randy Hammond stands in front of a class of welding students, he can identify with each of them because he was in their...

Organizers hope to expand Prom Closet

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CULLMAN, Ala. - For many students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. But with the price of formal wear rising, shopping for a dream dress can be unaffordable and discouraging. Jennifer...

Files from Yesteryear: April 5, 1962

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From the files of April 5, 1962 To and Fro Three Cullman artists are among those who have paintings on exhibit in the Southeast Jury Show at the Birmingham Museum. Mrs. Finis St. John, Jr. has...

Obituary: Deborah E. Currington

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Funeral service for Deborah E. Currington, age 71, of Vinemont, will be Monday, April 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12...

Obituary: Oliver Wiley “O.W.” Tucker

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Funeral service for Oliver Wiley “O.W.” Tucker, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem Cemetery, Bro. Shane Wolfe officiating.  Visitation...

Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday

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A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65.  If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail. In addition, non-thunderstorm wind gusts...

Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new apps for learning.Fourth grader Lauren Hughes and sixth grader Kinslee...

Museum kicks off April Walking Tours

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April at 10 a.m. Cullman County Museum Events Coordinator and Researcher Julie...

Local author releases children’s book

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.” Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears many hats as an active and passionate member of the...