Obituary: Mary Louise Smith

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Funeral services for Mary Louise Smith, 88, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. Reverend Heath Riggs will...

Obituary: Elouise Thomas

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Funeral service for Elouise Thomas, age 88, of Cullman, is Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Tony Thomas officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until...

Obituary: William “Bill” Lay

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William "Bill" Lay, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Bill was born in California on Dec. 3, 1941 to James Ted and Jewell Kelly Lay. A Celebration of Life Funeral...

Obituary: Keith Maze

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Keith Maze, age 63, of Arab, born April 15, 1960 to Marlon Maze and Betty Johnson Maze, passed from this life on Jan. 17, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Cullman Funeral...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It wasn’t just a team; it was a family’: Cold Springs’ Hagen...

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BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles completed their middle school basketball season not too long ago and finished second in this year’s county tournament. Seventh grader Hagen Ellis had an amazing experience...

ADEM: Don’t drip faucets if temps are above freezing

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to excessive water demand experienced by many public water systems across the state, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is requesting that residents and businesses discontinue dripping faucets if temperatures...

‘Icemageddon’ 2024: How Cullman weathered the storm 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County was enveloped in a thick sheet of ice and sleet in the early days of the week, creating the perfect scenery along with ingredients for the perfect storm: slick...

COLUMN: Tickets

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I know some of you are going to think I’m out of my mind, and maybe I am. I bought tickets to see the Rolling Stones. Yes, the guys who are in their late 70s...

Type 2 diabetes risk factors: What you need to know

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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent and costly diseases in the United States. It affects over 37 million Americans, and most people are unaware that they have it. Type 2 diabetes is the...

Obituary: Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore

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Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore passed away peacefully in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. June was born on June 19, 1933 to Roy Lee and Christine Roberts Lee. She was born in Addison, Alabama...

Obituary: Rodney Lewis Hooper

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Rodney Lewis Hooper, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 64. Rodney was born in Blount County, Alabama, on April 20, 1959, to Lewis Cleamon and Betty Sue...

Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith

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Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee O’Mary and Eloise Baughn O’Mary,...

Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell

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Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe “Jack” Jackson Caldwell, her parents Ides and Mabel Sims, her...

Obituary: Elwin Oneal Swann

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Elwin Oneal Swann, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Elwin was born on Aug. 7, 1940 to Avery and Effie Swann in Garden City, Alabama. He grew up in...

The Link closes warming shelter

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and lawns slowly became encased in ice. Many residents in Cullman...

‘Don’t worry, Pour Happy’: Mobile bartending service on the move in Cullman 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Mixologists Christine Chamblee and Broc Malcom are no strangers to curating craft cocktails. As favorites behind local bars 412 Public House and Dreher’s, it seems continuing tending bar and creating connections...

3rd annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament set for Feb. 3  

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Christian Hart will always be remembered as a sports-loving, funny, vivacious 12-year-old Vinemont student. The third annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Vinemont...

Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cotton Creek Warehouse 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the top seafood restaurants in the Southeast is coming to Cullman. Half Shell Oyster House, “where Southern cuisine meets New Orleans fare,” announced it will join the Cotton Creek...

Desperation Church adds 2 new pastors to Cullman staff

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church last Sunday morning announced the recent hiring of two new pastors to assist in day-to-day operations at its Cullman campus. Matt Phillips and his wife, Alisha Phillips, were named new...

Saw Mill Road Productions: Paving the way for future artists

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local troubadours are offering up-and-coming musicians and artists real-word experience in the music industry, giving them insight and encouragement into what is known as the most cutthroat business around. Nashville...

Auburn names Derrick Nix Offensive Coordinator, Kent Austin Quarterbacks Coach

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Auburn, Alabama—Derrick Nix has been named offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Wednesday. A native of Attalla, Alabama, Nix has spent the previous 16 years at Ole Miss,...

JSU announces Fall 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists  

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 500 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Fall 2023 commencement on Dec. 15, including:  Ryan Fannell of Arab, Emergency Management degree  Katherine Robles of Arab, Psychology degree  William...

Beach renourishment continues along Alabama coast  

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For those planning trips to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast for spring break or summer vacation, expect to see an abundance of change for the better, including beach renourishment projects at the East End of...

Introducing ‘Cullman Today’ weekday news broadcast 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Today, originally a popular Facebook page, has been relaunched as a news broadcast of the same name that will run weekday mornings at 7. “Cullman Today” will start viewers’ days...

Avoid freezing disaster: 15 tips from a plumber

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CULLMAN, Ala. - While the promise of snow and freezing temps may sound like a dream to some, others are aware of the lurking potential disasters that icy weather can bring. When the temperature...

ALDOT cautions against travel as conditions worsen

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ALDOT advises motorists that travel is hazardous and expected to become more hazardous as conditions worsen tonight in north Alabama. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged. At this time, the only weather-related closure of a state-maintained route...

Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue

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Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm. Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for most of state into Wednesday morning. The good news is that...

Start the new year with a pantry cleanout  

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Take advantage of the cold weather and make the time spent indoors productive. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality regional agent, said the new year...

United Way hosts largest Business Alliance Breakfast to date 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The scene was buzzing on Thursday morning at East Side Baptist Church as people poured into the fellowship hall for the United Way of Cullman County’s Business Alliance Breakfast. Guests shared...

Cullman’s Peetz earns full ride to Yale  

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CULLMAN, Ala. – For Cullman High School student Sophie Peetz, Yale University was always a dream, never even close to fathomable – in her own words, at least. However, for the educators in her...

Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith

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Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 13, 2024.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee O’Mary and Eloise Baughn...

Obituary: Freda Vondalee Rowell

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Freda Vondalee Rowell, nee Bell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, in her home state of Indiana. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 11...

Obituary: Windel Lee Brock

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Windel Lee Brock, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Windel was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Lenora Livingston Brock. Windel is survived by his beloved wife,...

Obituary: Jayne Glover Norman

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In loving memory of Jayne Glover Norman, who graced this world with her wit, warmth, and a touch of Southern Sass. Born on Aug. 24, 1954, Jayne peacefully departed this life on Dec. 2,...

Obituary: Dewey Orbin Absher

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Funeral services for Dewey Orbin Absher, 93, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 202 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrep will be officiating services. Visitation will be from...

Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at Wallace State Community College to earn scholarship money for their...

Education notes

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Kendall Rooks awarded degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic Christine Beaudry DAVENPORT, Iowa -  Kendall Rooks of South Vinemont graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida Campus in Port Orange,...

St. Bernard Prep School Honor Roll

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Semester Average of 95.0 and above 2023-24 Semester I Grade 7 Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Grade 8 Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli Grade 9 Joseph-Benedict Anders Karly Arndt Alexis Cron Sarah Cumbie Sean Daly Rafi Guevara Sage McDowell Sam Meyers Tessa Sanders Grade 10 Katie...

Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at Wallace State Community College to earn scholarship money for their...

Colbert County man convicted of capital murder could be nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen...

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ATMORE, Ala. – Following a federal court ruling, Alabama may become the first state to execute a prisoner by nitrogen hypoxia, which suffocates by replacing oxygen with nitrogen. Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, of Florence,...

2023 coroner cases, by the numbers 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick responded to almost 80 cases in 2023 related to deaths by unnatural causes. These include homicide, suicide, overdose, motor vehicle crash fatality, aircraft fatality, drowning and...

Local potter Sandra Heaven talks Empty Bowls

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CULLMAN, Ala. – For 19 years, Sandra Heaven has been throwing (the process of shaping clay on a pottery wheel) bowls to benefit her community through Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Empty Bowls of...

NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Cullman County until 6 a.m. Tuesday

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Huntsville for Cullman County. It began at 6 p.m. Sunday and is set to expire on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6...
(Cullman Electric Cooperative)

Cullman Electric Co-op prepared for extreme cold weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative together with the Tennessee Valley Authority are monitoring the extreme cold weather entering the region and its impact on the regional power supply. “We expect temperatures next week will...
(Cullman Electric Cooperative)

Cold weather tips from Cullman Electric Co-op

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Brrr! Extreme cold temperatures are coming our way, which means your home will be working in overdrive to keep you and your family warm. Turning everything off when you leave a room...

Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County 

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Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter weather and declared a state of emergency for the county....

Obituary: Bryant Perry

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Funeral Service for Bryant Perry, age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....

More than 800 earn places on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates 837 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the last weekend, including: Jan. 2 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Bremen community. David Lee Ford, 45, of Bremen, was identified as...

Town of South Vinemont set to create planning commission  

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VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance that would form a planning commission.    “The whole thing about this...

Cullman County Schools names Salazar, Smith 2024 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools would like to congratulate the 2024 Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year.  Elementary Teacher of the Year: Kristy Salazar, librarian, Parkside School  Kristy...

Major winter impacts beginning Sunday evening

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CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday 7:30 am, January 14, 2024 Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for counties north of I-20. Advisories will be issued farther south in later updates. The key message...

Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952

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From the files of 1933 Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama. The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes:...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects area wins over Brewer

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- After traveling to Lawrence County earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Saturday afternoon to take on the Brewer Patriots in a pair of area games and both Warrior squads...

Op-Ed: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing, but...

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Sept. 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be the home of their first U.S. manufacturing facility. It...

Vinemont council proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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VINEMONT, ALA- At its monthly meeting Jan. 9, the Vinemont Town Council  proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The council also discussed several upcoming community events as well as acknowledged the first reading of...

Cullman County VOAD opening additional warming stations Jan. 15-16 

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is pleased to announce it will be able to open four warming stations Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 15-16 as the temperatures reach...

Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor  

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth Nail’s resignation in December. The council appointed Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy...

Relay For Life kicking off Jan. 18 to gear up for April events 

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Relay For Life of Cullman County, known for hosting an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research, has announced the dates and locations for its 2024 season....

The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster of Cullman County (VOAD) to...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont earns 65-48 win over Susan Moore, Lady Eagles fall 69-55

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VINEMONT, Ala. — Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Vinemont were back home Friday night to host a pair of matchups against Susan Moore and they split their varsity battles with the Bulldogs....
Kalen DeBoer, recipient of six 2023 national Coach of the Year awards, becomes Crimson Tide’s 28th head coach. (Alabama Athletics)

Kalen DeBoer named head coach of Alabama Football

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kalen DeBoer, winner of the 2023 Associated Press, AFCA, Eddie Robinson, George Munger, Walter Camp and Home Depot Coach of the Year awards, has been selected as head football coach for...

Obituary: Teresa Ann Elkins

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Teresa Ann Elkins, 63, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 19, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Elbert and Lockcile Clark Elkins. Visitation will...

Obituary: Jessie L. Hawkins

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Graveside service for Jessie L. Hawkins, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cullman City Cemetery. She will be buried next to the love of her...

ALEA: Troopers continue to report decrease in yearly traffic fatalities

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Over the course of 2023, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recorded a decrease in fatalities on Alabama’s roadways. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in...

Charles Kelly named co-Defensive Coordinator at Auburn

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AUBURN, Ala. – Charles Kelly, a veteran defensive coach and former Auburn football player, has been named co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly played at...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...

Fenwick Food Group acquires Alabama-based Wickles Pickles  

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands Inc. has acquired Wickles Pickles, an iconic and beloved Alabama brand.  Fenwick Food Group is an operating platform for food businesses and includes Alabama-based...

Pet of the week: Rufus the Red 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Rufus the Red, an approximately 3-year-old male Aussie mix with a rustic red coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.   Rufus maintains a solid medium energy level and enjoys...

ALDOT: I-65 bridge rehab project to start soon

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Preparations are underway for a major rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridges. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated to begin soon, and daytime lane closures could begin in March. In...

Obituary: Katherine Mae Patterson

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Katherine Mae Patterson, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Russellville Hospital. She was born on April 20,1938 to James Ellis Ragsdale and Lizzie Pugh Ragsdale. Katherine loved to crochet...

Obituary: Danny William Stidham

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Danny William Stidham, 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Jan. 9,2023, surrounded by his family. Danny was born to Delma Louise “Tiny” and William Edgar Stidham “Bunk” on Aug. 1, 1953, in Cullman County,...

Severe weather possible followed by potential winter precipitation and bitterly cold temperatures next week

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CLANTON, Ala. – In a rare “flip”, the SPC has downgraded the previous Enhanced Risk to Slight Risk and the overall threat of tornadic activity, especially EF2+ tornadoes. However, they have upgraded northern Alabama, including...

Obituary: Willadean Fayteen Yates

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Funeral service for Willadean Fayteen Yates, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wade Maynard officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens....

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents January 8• domestic violence;...

Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city.  Both properties were rezoned as R-4...

Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman  

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CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city.  Both properties were rezoned as R-4...

Agriplex gears up for another year of programs 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With modern homesteading on the rise and residents wanting to learn how to be more self-sufficient, and influx of less-than-true advice flowing on social media, knowing where to go for accurate...

Vinemont senior lunch to be held Jan. 15

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Listen up, seniors! It’s arguably the best day of the month and it is headed your way. Break out your comfortable pants and dust off the conversation ice-breakers, the Town of...

City, County, EMA plan warming stations ahead of winter storm

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, City of Cullman and Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are in full swing teaming up to secure warming stations to assist locals in weathering the frigid temperatures...

Obituary: Louise Allbritten Knop

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Louise Allbritten Knop, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Knop was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Feb. 28, 1931, to Marcus and Pearl Poplin...

Obituary: Deborah Renae Moore

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Funeral service for Deborah Renae Moore is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Michael Long and Bro. Mark Long officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m....

Obituary: Helen Ann Butler

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Funeral service for Helen Ann Butler is Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.  Family will welcome friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....

Obituary: Jo Ann Warren

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Funeral service for Jo Ann Warren is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Family will welcome friends from 6:30 p.m. until 7 pm. Ms. Joanna Beard, Mrs. Warren’s...

Obituary: Eugene Crider

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Eugene Crider, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born on Sep. 14, 1926, in Cullman, Alabama. Eugene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great...

Obituary: Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green

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Funeral service for Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green, age 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 10, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘This team is like my family’: Hanceville’s Lexi Link recaps freshman season

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman volleyball player Lexi Link completed her first year on the JV volleyball team and she talked about that experience and shared some of what she learned. She had a...

Welcome to the new school: CMS cuts ribbon on first wing of new construction,...

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CULLMAN, Ala-- Cullman Middle School celebrated a major milestone in its ambitious renovation and expansion project, with the opening of the first phase of the new Cullman Middle School facility this month — just...

Baileyton council votes to construct Little Free Library 

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton resident Rhonda Van Zandt addressed the town council at its January meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, asking if it would revisit the idea of erecting a Little Free Library...

WSCC: Alumna Morelia Tinajero advocates for Alabama’s Hispanic community

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Morelia Tinajero has devoted her life to helping immigrants call Alabama home. She works at the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA) as a Department of Justice accredited immigration case manager...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn area wins over West Morgan

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a pair of area wins at East Lawrence last Friday, the Good Hope Raiders returned home Tuesday night to take on the West Morgan Rebels in two more big...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman rallies to top Oxford 58-50, Lady Jackets pull away from Lady...

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CULLMAN, Ala. — After traveling to Hartselle for a pair of area games Friday, the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night to battle Oxford. In the girls’ game, the Yellow Jackets...

Obituary: Marguerite Ann Davis

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Funeral service for Marguerite Ann Davis, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery....

Obituary: Clarence Gibson, Jr.Obituary:

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Arrangements for Clarence Gibson, Jr., age 58, of Vinemont, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Gibson was born April 20, 1965 to Clarence Gibson, Sr. and Linda...

Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 9, 2024

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...

University of North Alabama wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Harris Chain...

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LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The University of North Alabama duo of Dylan Nutt and Carter Nutt, both sophomores from Nashville, Tennessee, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the...

Render Aid Alabama hosting Winter Wellness Festival Feb. 24, seeking additional vendors

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Render Aid Alabama is one of Cullman’s newer nonprofits and is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity.” It hopes to help spread the love by hosting its inaugural Winter...

Business spotlight: Nomadic Threads 

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Updated Jan. 9, 2024, at 9:48 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Nomadic Threads husband and wife duo, Zac and Audra Yow, have cemented their place in Cullman’s Warehouse District through many things: a refreshingly unique window...

Having trouble with feral hogs? 

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Conservation District is hosting a Feral Swine Impacts, Management and Management Rebates program presentation, open to all landowners in Cullman County. The meeting will take place Wednesday, Jan....