Obituary: Rev. John Wesley Purifoy, Jr.
Funeral services for Rev. John Wesley Purifoy Jr., 78, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday March 22nd at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday...
Obituary: Kenneth “Red” Harrington
Kenneth "Red" Harrington, age 79, of Cullman, AL, passed Monday, March 17, 2025, at Folsom Center in Cullman, AL, he was born on August 10, 1945.
Arrangements are being handled by Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Crematory-Cemetery,...
Obituary: Gregory Paul Mize
Memorial Service for Gregory Paul Mize, age 56 of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jason Whitehead officiating; Visitation will be from...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 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...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged from December...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand Champion: West Point Middle
Eighth-grade winners
Team Awards
West Point Middle
Good Hope Middle
Hanceville...
ACES: Mystery seed packages appearing once again in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These seeds could cause great harm to the state’s environment through...
Local judges speak at community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly community luncheon on Friday, March 14, hosting a panel of local judges, including Circuit Judges Greg Nicholas and Emily Johnston, District Judges...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs collects 10-7 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two county squads. After falling behind 3-1 in the fourth, Cold...
Obituary: Pamela Thompson Brown
Pamela Sue Thompson Brown passed away at her home on March 14,2025 on her 44th wedding anniversary. Preceded in death by her father, Tom Thompson, and her dear mother Patrica Thompson. She leaves behind...
Obituary: Willie Mae Franklin
Funeral service for Willie Mae Franklin, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Northbrook Baptist Church, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Pastor Keith Warden, Rev. Wintford Haynes,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 13
domestic violence; Alabama Ave....
Body found identified as missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize, 56.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick...
FAITH: ‘A relationship with God offers comfort and peace’: Fairview’s Kaley Vincent reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite bible verses and talked...
Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Make a plan before St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the entire nation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges drivers...
Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Calvin Campbell
Michael "Mikey" Calvin Campbell, age 21, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A a celebration of life memorial visitation for Mikey will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 from 5 p.m....
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather...
COLUMN: I just can’t seem to remember
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I was going to say. Oh, that was it, that stage...
COLUMN: No shirt, no shoes, no filter!
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made with a camera and film that was dropped off at...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming new exhibition, “For the Love of Pets.” This special showcase will...
Wallace State’s Spring Dance Showcase set for March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
The annual showcase intitled...
Trey Campbell Memorial Scholarship fundraiser touches lives in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every day to the fullest. At age 10, Campbell was diagnosed...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday, March 13, in the Hidden Lake subdivision in Cullman County.
Rick...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie Crumbley are announcing the birth of a son at their...
Obituary: Danny Wayne Byram
Danny Wayne Byram, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1946, in Boldo, Alabama, to Chart and Audrey Byram.
Danny lived a life full...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decision-making for...
Reptile Adventure class brings live animal experience to Cullman April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and reptile fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating cold-blooded creatures at the upcoming Reptile Adventure class on Tuesday, April 8, at 6...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and fun menu.
Owner/Operator Joel Sancez said they are excited to be...
Another Little Free Library on the way
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Community supporter, avid reader and maker of all things homemade, Stephanie Sprouse, has applied for a third Little Free Library grant, this time for the Falkville area. “This would be a Little...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman collects area wins over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala. – After stormy weather postponed Cullman’s area matches against Jasper Thursday night, the ‘Cats were back on the field to face the Vikings at the Cullman Soccer Complex on Friday. The Lady...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders shut out Hanceville 12-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Hanceville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Bulldogs Friday afternoon and the Lady Raiders dominated from start to finish. Good Hope racked up 13 hits in just five...
Body recovered from Mulberry Fork
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the location was between...
Obituary: Charles E. Benefield
Charles Benefield, 88, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, joining his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty Jean, in eternal rest. Born on September 26, 1936 in Arkansas...
Obituary: Cleon Leabert Carpenter
Cleon Leabert Carpenter, (Buddy), beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on February 2, 1932, and raised near Hopewell, Alabama. He lived most...
Obituary: Mary Lynn Malcolm
Mary Lynn Malcolm, age 46, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Jeffery Wade Shikle
Funeral service for Jeffery Wade Shikle, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery, Bro. Ben McKenzie and Dr....
Obituary: Donna Michelle Stewart
Memorial services for Donna Michelle Stewart, 53, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ms. Stewart was born September...
Obituary: Maureen Elizabeth Graveman
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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...
Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and softball diamonds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Crane Hill man charged with human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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Obituary: Laurice Lasco Vaughn
Funeral services for Laurice Vaughn, 84, of Colony will be 2 p.m. Saturday July 19th at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be...
