Obituary: Maureen Elizabeth Graveman

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Memorial services for Maureen Elizabeth Graveman, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Grace Episcopal Church with a celebration of life service to follow. Cullman Funeral Home is honored...

Severe weather begins this evening with outbreak Saturday into Sunday morning

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Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this morning, and by afternoon, gusts of 15-25 mph will occur, increasing to 20-30 mph this evening into Saturday morning.   By Saturday afternoon, gusts of 25-35 mph...

Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City Schools is hosting its annual Summer STEM Camp for students...

Goat Island hosting tie dye event March 29

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a tie dye event on Saturday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m.  Tap Room Manager Mandy Hamm said, “The registration fee is $25 includes a white Goat Island...

Pet of the Week: Tippy Tappy Toes will dance right into your heart! 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.  This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and a special skill: his tippy tap toe dance, particularly when...

Hanceville Irish Festival rescheduled for March 22

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set for March 15, the festival was moved due to weather...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Scottsboro at home, Thursday scoring recap

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After taking care of business on the road against Guntersville, the Fairview Lady Aggies looked to keep that momentum going at home against Scottsboro on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats had other...
Cullman High School student athletes, along with administrators, coaches and local leaders, assembled Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2025, to officially cut the ribbon on the new Cullman High School soccer complex. (Cullman City Schools)

Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and softball diamonds

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s athletic facilities just received an upgrade. The new soccer complex, as well as the new baseball and softball diamonds at Cullman High School are officially open for business.The...

Obituary: Rose Marie Rainbolt

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Rose Marie Rainbolt, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was born in Lapeer, MI. on April 4, 1950 to John Howard and Rose Marie Lawrence Smith.  She is...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2025 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman County Sheriff’s Office  Incidents  March 10  trespassing; CR 468 domestic violence;...

CPRST looking for Camp Cullman counselors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’re looking for a summer job where you’ll have fun and make a difference, then Camp Cullman might be right for you. Whether you want to work with children or...

Local farmers advocate on Capitol Hill

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Farmers put boots down in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill...

Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale coming March 22

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners will host their third annual Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale on Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at  the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Cullman County Extension Director...

Severe weather through Saturday morning with potential outbreak Saturday afternoon into Sunday

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An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state today, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the southern half. A few storms could produce winds...

Fashion star

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CSHS senior Savannah Bischoff wins 1st place fashion award at state FCCLA competition BREMEN, Ala. - Earlier this month, Cold Springs High School students attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State...

PREP BASEBALL: Aggies win county clash at West Point 10-2

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview made the trip to West Point for a county matchup with the Warriors Wednesday night and the Aggies racked up 14 hits on their way to a 10-2 road...

Obituary: Carlton Ellis Pitts

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Carlton Ellis Pitts, age 76 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Pitts; father, James Herbert Pitts; brothers: Ricky (Nancy) Pitts, Daniel (Barbara) Pitts, and...

Obituary: Donna Gail Vest

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Donna Gail Vest, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.  Donna is survived by her son Jimmy Turner (Michele), sisters Carol Scott and Linda Rayburn, and a host of grandchildren,...

Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Dan Collins

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Funeral Service for Gerald "Jerry" Dan Collins, age 69 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Cullman Church of Christ; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2025 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 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...

Downtown library to host Author Talk event March 19

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk event on Wednesday, March 19, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.  CCPLS Assistant Director...

Snead’s Farmhouse shifts focus

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VINEMONT, Ala. - When Judy Snead and her husband moved to Cullman County, she never imagined owning a farm — that one chicken would become a thriving farm. However, as her collection of animals...

St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an immersive, lab-based experience at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in  Huntsville...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview drops midweek matchup with Albertville

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win against Good Hope on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host the Aggies of 7A Albertville. Albertville jumped...

Obituary: Lanny “Rodger” Shabel

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Lanny "Rodger" Shabel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 73.  Rodger was born on April 16, 1951, in McGee, Mississippi, to Jim...

Obituary: Jimmy Morrow

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Jimmy W.L. Morrow, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille & Luther Hopper; father, Raymond Morrow; Sisters: Janice Morrow and Ray...

Obituary: Gene S. Sutherlin

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Gene Selken Sutherlin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Sutherlin was born in Missouri, to Clarence Wilburn and Mary Louise Selken Sutherlin on May 6,...

Obituary: Mary Jo Butts

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Funeral services for Mary Jo Butts, 94, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery.  Barbara Trussell and Buddy...

Obituary: Jack Wayne Still

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Reverend Jack Wayne Still, 80, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 9th surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1944, in Tampa, FL, to James Kermit and Ivalene Tidwell...

Obituary: James Arnold Bates

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Graveside service for James Arnold Bates, 86, of Gardendale, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Delbert Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m....

Obituary: Debra Kay Morton

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Funeral service for Debra Kay Morton, 63, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Missionary Grove Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Rick Nesbitt officiating....

Obituary: Teresa Ann Cobbs

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Memorial service for Teresa Ann Cobbs, 59, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Teresa was born August 4, 1965.  She passed from this life March 9,...

Obituary: Wazanta Posey Johnson

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Funeral service for Wazanta Posey Johnson, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Ole Time Way Baptist Church, with interment in Walker Cemetery, assistant Pastor Stephen Jenkins, Bro....

Severe weather outlook Thursday through early Sunday

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An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.  A few storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail to the size...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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...

COLUMN: I’ll take a bottle of Coke, please

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My first drinks of choice were either a Sun-Rise Orange, Nehi Grape or NuGrape. When I was a little older, my favorite became Coca-Cola. The one I loved most came in a green-colored, 6.5-ounce,...

Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals

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BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. Over 2,000...

CityScape expands with City Play and City Play-Littles: Ribbon-Cutting ceremony – March 13

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CULLMAN, Ala. – City Play and City Play - Littles, part of CityScape Family Entertainment, will officially open their doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 13, at 9 a.m. Located in Cullman,...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Tinker, Sanders earn ACCC postseason honors

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College women’s basketball players were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards voted on by coaches. Kallie Tinker and Kameron Sanders each earned honors...

Wallace State to present ‘Chaos to Connection’ concert March 14-15

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department will host “Chaos to Connection” on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at 7 p.m., at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the...

Hanceville Council votes to suspend police department

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a month since five Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief, were arrested following an investigation of the department, and at Monday night’s special-called Hanceville City Council...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point pulls away from Cold Springs 13-3, Monday scoring recap

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BREMEN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in Monday afternoon softball action. It was a low-scoring affair for most of the contest, but a...
Bud Winston Cunningham (Morgan County Sheriff’s Office)

Crane Hill man charged with human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child

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MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Crane Hill man is facing multiple charges, including first-degree human trafficking. Bud Winston Cunningham, 48, is charged with: 13a-6-152 first-degree human trafficking 13a-6-122 electronic solicitation of a child 13a-6-124 traveling to meet a...

Obituary: Carol Sue Wren

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Funeral services for Carol Sue Wren, 86, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday March 14th at Hopewell Baptist Church.  Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday March 13th...

CHS hires Legendary Coach Tammy West as Lady Bearcats basketball coach

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new Lady Bearcats basketball coach in Tammy West, a 2022 Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inductee who has won four state titles during her...

Obituary: Ruth Gilliland Bates

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Funeral services for Ruth Gilliland Bates,80 , of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday March 14, 2025 at Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Revs. Paul Campbell and Greg Aldredge officiating with interment in adjoining...

Obituary: Richard Lloyd Burks

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Funeral service for Richard Lloyd Burks, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Holly Pond Cemetery, Revs. David Chambers and Earl...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 10, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents March 6 unlawful possession of a...

Schedule: WaLLi alumni trips

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) is a program for those aged 50 and older. Said Program Coordinator LaDonna Allen, “The Alumni Association offers a travel program, and anyone may...

CHS Southerner Yearbook inducted into Walsworth’s Gallery of Excellence

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday was a special day for Cullman High School’s Southerner Yearbook staff. They learned recently that the 2025 yearbook was chosen to be part of Walsworth Yearbook’s Gallery of Excellence and...

Captivate Learning Center seeking students and educators

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local educator Lauren Rainwater opened the doors to Captivate Learning Center on Jan. 13, 2025, with the goal of changing the stigma and perception of tutoring by building students’ confidence, creating...

Man charged with attempted murder in Good Hope shooting

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Sunday, March 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested George Thomas Meadows, 80, of Cullman, in connection with the shooting incident that occurred earlier Sunday on Doss Road in Good...

CATA students participate in SkillsUSA North District Competition

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Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools) Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the North District Alabama SkillsUSA competition and achieved an outstanding first-place...

Unspoken to bring night of worship to Bethany Baptist Church – March 20

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CRANE HILL, Ala. - Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill is set to host an evening of worship and music with the popular Christian band Unspoken on Thursday, March 20. Known for hits like...

Obituary: Gladys Grimmett-Parker

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Funeral services for Gladys Grimmett-Parker, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Scott Guthery...

CCSO responds to shooting in Good Hope

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The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to the report of a shooting in Good Hope on Sunday, March 9, at approximately 11:40 a.m. Deputies responded and located an individual with gunshot wounds. The individual was...

Davis, Kimbril named February CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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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: Emily Davis, Vinemont Middle SchoolPictured...

Bill Smith Buick GMC presents Orchid Sponsorship to St. Bernard Prep for Bloomin’ Festival

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CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School this week extended its heartfelt gratitude to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its generous Orchid Sponsorship in support of the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival. Fr. Joel Martin, president...

Alabama teachers, state employees poised to gain paid parental leave

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A paid parental leave bill could mean significant changes for educators and state employees across Alabama. The Alabama K-12 Public School and State Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 was...

Wallace State cuts ribbon on new softball field

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College cut the ribbon Saturday on the new softball field at Bobby McCraken Stadium/Pete Harris Softball Field before the Lions took on Gadsden State Community College in a...

Files from Yesteryear: March 8, 1917

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From the files of March 8, 1917 250 CABBAGE PLANTS FREE To get our new farm paper circulated in Cullman county we will send free, postpaid 250 genuine frost proof, Early Jersey cabbage plants to all...

Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane

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Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane age 85 of Cullman, died Friday March 7, 2025.  Libby was born June 16, 1939, to Paul S. and Louse Barlow Britton in Rose Hill Mississippi. She was a member of...

Obituary: Sharon Faye Hamm

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Funeral Services for Sharon Faye Hamm, 71, formerly of Hanceville, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Tuesday, March 11th...

Obituary: Thelma Middlebrooks Busenlehner

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Funeral Service for Thelma Middlebrooks Busenlehner, age 93. of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Sacred Heart Church; burial at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30...

Cullman City Schools:  6th-graders to remain at West, East next school year

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays at the new Cullman Middle School facility. While First Team...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Young, Anderson receive ACCC Postseason Awards

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State basketball players earned postseason awards from the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) for Division I in a selection process voted on by conference coaches. Sophomores Kami Young and Kendarius...

Incident in Walmart parking lot deemed misunderstanding; teen issues apology

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CULLMAN, Ala. — An incident involving a juvenile in the south Cullman Walmart parking lot on Wednesday night has been determined to be a misunderstanding, according to the City of Cullman. The incident occurred on...

Special homecoming

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Military dad surprises family at Harmony School event LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School was the scene of heartwarming homecoming on Wednesday, March 5. The school organized a special surprise and students, faculty, staff, county officials...

Wallace’s Big Three lead Lions to ACCC Championship Game

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The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won a 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship semifinal game against Lawson State on Friday Night at Spragins Hall on the campus of Alabama-Huntsville by a score...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split doubleheader with Hoover

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field for a pair of varsity matchups against Hoover on Friday night. The ‘Cats dominated game one, earning a 10-0 win in six...

Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Henry Keaton

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Charles "Charlie" Henry Keaton, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama (Fairview Community) passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Charlie was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 11, 1939 to C.G. Keaton and Pauline Burks...

Obituary: Bertha Evoughn Bryant

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A graveside service for Bertha Evoughn Bryant, 89, of Berea, KY will be 1 p.m. Monday March 10th at Roswell Creek Cemetery in Blountsville.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m....

Obituary: Bonnie Joan Harp Blanton

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Bonnie Joan Harp Blanton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2025.  She was born September 19, 1942 to Charles Wendel and Julianne Frances Rowell Harp.   Bonnie was a...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 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...

Howard selected to lead Wallace State Flag Football

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has chosen Daniel Howard to coach women’s Flag Football, according to announcement today by President Vicki P. Karolewics. “We are excited to have Coach Howard recruit and lead...

Vinemont’s monthly senior lunch March 17

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will host its annual senior event on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This month’s lunch will have a St. Patrick’s...

From farm to freezer: Blue Ridge Cattle Co. to provide expert advice on buying...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a chance to learn directly from a livestock industry expert with its upcoming workshop, "Tips and Tricks for Buying Bulk Beef and Pork." Scheduled for...

Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district is looking to hire for positions including certified teachers, cafeteria...

Pet of the Week: Mr. Hanover is ready to see you now

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the respectable and dignified Mr. Hanover, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. He is a shepherd mix who is approximately 5-6 years old. He is a low- to medium-energy young...

PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to Susan Moore 6-2, Thursday scoring recap

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant, 20-2 win at Fultondale earlier this week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to take on Susan Moore Thursday night. The Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 in the...

Obituary: Stanley Steven Graves

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A graveside service for Steve Graves, 83, of Hayden will be 11 a.m. Saturday March 8th at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden.  Tommy Graves will be officiating. Mr. Graves was born July 7, 1941, in...

Obituary: Beatrice ‘Pat’ Wright

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Funeral service for Beatrice ‘Pat’ Wright, 82, of North Richland Hills, Texas, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Mt. Hope...

Obituary: Anthony Patrick Hildreth

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A funeral service for Anthony Patrick Hildreth, 41, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m. Sunday March 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 2 p.m. until 4...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents February 3 trespassing; CR 1130 domestic violence;...

Baileyton Town Council approves new ordinances, discusses upcoming awards and senior programs

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on March 3, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Councilman Greg Griffin. Business began by reading and...

Fairview Town Council honors late fire chief Alan Miner

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes on Monday, March 3, 2025. In the wake of Fairview...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Ribbon cutting for new softball field set for Saturday

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the beautiful, new synthetic turf softball field installed at Pete Harris Field inside Bobby...

OmniPlex gets alcohol license; mayor: kids’ events will be safe

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to approve a special events alcohol license for the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center being built on Field of Miracles Drive Southwest, near...

Cullman No. 5 in Site Selection Magazine’ s Micropolitan Rankings

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CULLMAN, Ala. - For the 19th time in 23 years Cullman has earned a spot among the top micropolitan areas in the United States, ranking No. 5 in Site Selection Magazine’s prestigious Micropolitan Rankings...

Obituary: Charles Kenneth Bowen

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Charles Kenneth Bowen, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.  Charles was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was always willing to help others. He particularly enjoyed working with...

Obituary: Janet Elrod Easterwood

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Janet Elrod Easterwood passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She left this world and walked straight into the arms of Jesus. Janet was a devoted...

Obituary: John T. Buchanan

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Memorial service for John T. Buchanan, 84, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-1...

Rainer: Alabama State Parks upgrades golf courses

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Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Alabama State Parks, but some Alabamians and...

Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2025

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 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...

Hartselle Theatre presents ‘Grease: School Version’ March 11-15

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HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle Theatre is set to bring the beloved musical "Grease" to life with a family friendly, school edition adaptation at Hartselle High School auditorium from March 11-15. This production features a...

Get active this spring: Move Alabama happening through April 30

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents are invited to get moving this March and April with Move Alabama, a statewide community activity challenge designed to encourage physical activity in fun and simple ways. Organized by...

Commission meeting notes: Feb. 24

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Feb. 24, held a special-called meeting. Commissioners awarded bid No. 1484 for a new bucket truck for the Cullman County Road Department. The bid of $72,000 was...

PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont tops Holly Pond 11-1, Lady Eagles collect 18-0 win

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VINEMONT, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader at Holly Pond on Monday, the Vinemont Eagles hosted a varsity matchup with the Broncos at Vinemont on Tuesday. It was a tight game early on, but Vinemont quickly...

Obituary: Ronnie Mack Butler

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Ronnie Mack Butler, age 54, of Warrior, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.  He is survived by his wife, Tina Butler; children: Melisa (Devin) Dunn, Donald Butler, Kevin (Kimmie) Butler, and Jordan Edwards;...

Obituary: Nelda Sue Beasley

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Nelda Sue Beasley, dedicated wife and beloved mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 1, 2025. Nelda was born December 24, 1938 in Trimble, Alabama to Joseph “Wheeler” Smith and...