UPDATE – Gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend

0
CLANTON, Ala. – The forecast continues to indicate only a 20% or less chance of any precipitation across the state from Friday morning through the afternoon. There could be snow flurries or light snow...

PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sinks Addison 72-69 with a Dunn buzzer-beater in double overtime

0
HOLLY POND, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs (18-5) of Winston County, newly minted as the fifth-ranked 1A team in the state per ASWA, traveled to take on 3A Holly Pond (9-11) on Thursday night. On...

Wallace State to host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation workshop 

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation on April 24, 2026, a professional development workshop designed for educators and health care professionals who incorporate simulation into teaching, training...

Ivey invites students to apply for 2026 Summer Internship Program 

0
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week program, according to Ivey’s office, “offers college students a...

5 local students selected for 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five students from East Elementary and West Elementary auditioned and were selected for the 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir. This is a biannual event that takes place during the Alabama Music...

Obituary: Gennie Lue Jones

0
Funeral service for Gennie Lue Jones, 78, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Flint Creek Cemetery, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.  The...

Obituary: Charles Ray Phillips

0
Funeral service with military honors for Charles Ray “Cha Cha” Phillips, 93, of Crane Hill will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Union Grove...

Obituary: Susan Michelle Finch

0
Funeral service for Susan Michelle Finch, age 60, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Marshall officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President Biden in 2024

0
ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of traveling in interstate commerce with the intent to kill then-President...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents Jan. 27• unauthorized use...

PREP BASKETBALL: New ASWA basketball rankings released post-county tournaments

0
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their updated rankings for girls and boys high school basketball on Thursday. Notably, Addison's varsity boys are now top five in Class 1A after being previously...

AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview

0
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week. The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning at Mobile’s Bowlero Bowling Center with Southside and Thompson, the...

Pet of the Week: Greg the grateful gentleman 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Greg, a terrier mix with a smile that makes him easy to spot in any crowd. Approximately 5-years-old with a medium energy level, this fine, happy gentleman truly loves to...

John Wahl formally announces campaign for lieutenant governor 

0
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Chairman John Wahl on Tuesday, Jan. 27, announced his campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor.   Below is Wahl’s unedited announcement:  John Wahl, outgoing Chairman of...

Alabama law sharply restricts hemp products; DA outlines enforcement framework 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s new hemp law, Act 2025-385, places sweeping restrictions on the sale, possession and distribution of hemp products in the state, according to an overview provided by Cullman County District Attorney...

Good Hope council talks traffic, hemp products, Taco Bell 

0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday approved moving forward with a traffic study tied to school-area congestion. It also advanced an ordinance establishing local licensing for hemp product sales...

Cullman City Council terminates City employee, moves through full agenda 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Shannon “Jake” Calloway, 38, of Arley,...

Leading lady: Lake chairs State Women’s Leadership Committee

0
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From grimy days cleaning out chicken houses to sweet Sundays dishing up lunch in her Cullman County farmhouse, Lisa Lake is familiar with the duality of farm life. She’s ready to bring...

Obituary: William (Mike) Michael England

0
William (Mike) Michael England, age 79, made the journey to his heavenly home on Jan. 16, 2026. Mike was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late William Howard and Maebelle (Kilgo) England. Upon graduating from...

Obituary: Roy James Burnham

0
Roy James Burnham passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Logan, Alabama and was 96 years old. Funeral service for Roy J. Burnham of Cullman,...

Obituary: Wanda Lee Reynolds

0
A chapel service for Wanda Lee Reynolds, 92, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.   Mrs. Reynolds was born Aug. 27, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama to the...

Obituary: Jerry Wayne ‘Albert’ Thomason

0
Jerry Wayne Thomason, known to most as “Albert,” went to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2026, at the age of 59. Mr. Thomason was born on May 23, 1966, in Blount County,...

Obituary: Bobbie Lavell Messersmith

0
Funeral services for Bobbie Lavell Messersmith, 96, of Cullman will be Jan. 30, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. John Bussman officiating, with interment in the Cullman City Cemetery. The body will...

Obituary: Cecil Ray Boyd

0
Cecil Ray Boyd, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Jan. 13, 1952, in Cullman, Alabama, Cecil was a devoted and compassionate person who lived a life filled...

FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God

0
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big way at a time when she felt lost, and leans...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...

Op-Ed: Continuing your resolutions  

0
Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions. As the beginning of the year approaches these are goals commonly set to support their “New year, new me” journey. There is excitement in making these promises...

Local students named to Samford University fall 2025 Dean’s List 

0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,575 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.  To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average...

Op-Ed: A good person 

0
I think some make themselves appear as a “good person,” but what really defines us as that? Are you a good person because the good you do outweighs the bad? With that logic –...

Seasonal lifeguard positions open for summer 2026 in Hanceville 

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for seasonal lifeguards for the summer 2026 season, according to a recent announcement from the department.  The seasonal positions will...

Alabama State Parks kicks off Junior Park Ranger Program

0
Alabama State Parks has developed a new program that encourages youngsters to join in the fun the State Parks System provides by becoming Junior Park Rangers.  The program is open to children of all ages,...

Cullman County football programs realign under new AHSAA structure

0
CULLMAN, Ala. — High school football programs across Cullman County will compete under a new alignment beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama High School Athletic Association implements its updated classification model separating...

Volleyball programs across Cullman County shift under new AHSAA alignment

0
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County volleyball programs will compete under a new postseason structure beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama High School Athletic Association implements its revised classification model separating public and...
Shannon “Jake” Calloway (Cullman Police Department)

Cullman City Council terminates wastewater plant head Jake Calloway following arrest

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Shannon “Jake” Calloway, 38, of Arley,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs roll past Lady Yellow Jackets in 49-18 win, boys falls...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- It was Youth Night inside Lane Horton Gymnasium, as the Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Corner Yellow Jackets in Thursday night hoops action. Hanceville ended up splitting their games against Corner. In...

Obituary: Margarette Joyce Persall

0
Margarette Joyce Simmons Persall was born April 9, 1942, and graduated to Heaven Jan. 26, 2026, at the age of 83. Margarette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Cullman...

Obituary: Pauline Holder Holmes

0
A memorial service for Pauline Holmes, 85, of Cullman will be from 2-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Roland Belew officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

Obituary: Crystal Lee Henderson

0
Celebration of life visitation for Crystal Lee Henderson, age 54, of Hanceville, will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 4-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs....

Obituary: Blair David Jett

0
Blair David Jett, born on Feb.14, 1962, in Santa Rosa, California, passed away on Jan. 21, 2026, at the age of 63. Blair was a resident of Cullman, Alabama.

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Keller

0
Elizabeth Ann Keller, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2026. She was born June 21, 1929, to Simon and Ophelia Keller. Ms. Keller was a longtime resident at the Folsom Center and lifelong...

Obituary: Melba Jean Bartlett

0
Melba Jean Bartlett, born on May 26, 1938, in Marshall County, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Melba was known and will be remembered for her colorful yard decorations,...

Obituary: Susan Delois Bryan

0
Susan Delois Bryan, a beloved resident of Falkville, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026, at the age of 72. Susan was born on Feb. 18, 1953, in Red Valley, Alabama. She is survived by...

Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2026

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22 – 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents Jan....

TRACK & FIELD: West Point’s Sutter qualifies for state championships, Warriors compete in Last...

0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The West Point high school track and field team traveled to the Birmingham CrossPlex to compete in the first two days of the Last Chance invitational on Friday and Saturday. Five Warriors...

BREAKING NEWS: Hanceville Mayor Paul Campbell resigns, cites personal loss and need for focus...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Paul Campbell has resigned from office, effective immediately, citing the ongoing impact of personal loss and the demands facing the City as reasons for his decision. In a letter released...

Cullman City School Board meeting notes: Jan. 20 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its last meeting recognized educators, approved contracts and reviewed personnel actions during its regular meeting.  During recognitions, the board honored new National Board Certified Teachers. Nicole...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Proving Ground’ by Michael Connelly 

0
The Lincoln Lawyer is back with the eighth novel of the Mickey Haller (Lincoln Lawyer) series.   Mickey Haller is the half-brother of Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles homicide detective. The Harry Bosch series has 24...

Cornelius officially qualifies to run for Cullman County revenue commissioner 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius has officially qualified to run for Cullman County revenue commissioner as a Republican.   Cornelius announced his candidacy back in August.   Cornelius said his campaign will...

2025 All-County Football honors

0
Cullman County Schools congratulates the following young men for earning All-County Football honors for the 2025 season. Cold Springs: Ayden Black , Will Jackson, Trey Bailey, Bailey Gann (OL/DL) and Breydon Hallmon Fairview: Ayden Batz, Colby...

North Alabama Agriplex announces local author visit Feb. 13-14 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex announced it will welcome Alabama author Heather C. Morris for three separate classes.   On Friday, Feb. 13, Morris will meet with the Heritage Homeschool Elementary students from 9-11...

Obituary: Alton Keith Garnett

0
Mr. Alton Keith Garnett, 70, of Falkville passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. No services are announced at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Garnett was...

Obituary: Rodney William Marks

0
Funeral services for Rodney William Marks, 52, of Logan, were held at noon on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bro. Shannon Caudle officiating....

Obituary: Timothy Wayne Cosper

0
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Timothy Cosper, 70, of Falkville. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Cosper passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at CRMC. He was born Nov....

Obituary: Stewart Victor Burden

0
Stewart Victor Burden, 68, of Addison, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Stewart was born Oct. 22,...

Very cold temperatures into this weekend 

0
CLANTON, Ala. – Monday, Jan. 26, 7 a.m. Flurries occurred across the northern half of the state overnight, with some snow showers near and north of the Tennessee River, resulting in up to 1/4 inch of...

Wallace State: More than 860 students earn honors for Fall 2025 semester 

0
  HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 862 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s...

United Way of Cullman County invites local nonprofits to apply for allocation funding  

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County invests donor dollars back into local nonprofits that are working every day to improve life for residents of Cullman County.   Resource Development & Outreach Manager Taylor Johnson...

Local band Raine performs at scholars bowl fundraiser 

0
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team hosted a fundraising concert in the school auditorium Jan. 17, featuring a rising local band led by one of the school’s own students....

Obituary: Sandra Beeler Clark

0
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Ebenezer Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend.  Sandra Beeler Clark was born, July 31, 1949, and passed away,...
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across much of the state. These conditions significantly increase the potential for what is commonly referred to as black ice to form on bridges and roadways. (ALDOT)

ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop

0
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across much of the state. These conditions significantly increase...
ALDOT plows loose ice from US-43 near the Tennessee state line in Lauderdale County on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Ice that forms on wet pavements as temperatures drop may be much more difficult to remove. (ALDOT)

ALDOT prepares for icy roads in north Alabama

0
Plummeting temperatures across north Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are...

Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7% 

0
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Friday, Jan. 23, that Alabama’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December held steady at 2.7%. This is below December 2024’s rate of...

Jacobs proclaims Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in Cullman 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing educational and spiritual impact of St. Paul’s Lutheran School on...

Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 24, 1952

0
Back - a - Bit (From The Tribune Files of 1902 and 1932) 50 YEARS AGOMr. and Mrs. H. V. Weeks and daughter, Miss Roxie, have la-grippe. Best A grade mattresses $9.00 each. A. Dreher and Co.—adv. Born...

COLUMN: When the phones stopped ringing

0
Where were you when the phones stopped ringing, that January day? That January day was Wednesday, Jan. 14. For roughly 10 hours that day, I and approximately 200,000 other Verizon cell phone users had...

Obituary: Terry Sue Dye

0
Funeral services for Terry Sue Dye, 68, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery.  Visitation will be prior...

Winter weather and severe storm threat continue, followed by very cold temperatures

0
CLANTON, Ala. – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m. …The forecast for freezing rain and sleet well north of I-20 remains unchanged……Upgrade to Slight Risk for severe storms in south with Marginal Risk expanded northward to...
Alabama’s long-delayed medical cannabis program is moving closer to becoming operational following recent action by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Cullman County remains positioned as a future dispensary location after years of regulatory delays and legal challenges. (The Cullman Tribune)

Medical cannabis program advances in Alabama; Cullman County positioned for dispensary site

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s long-delayed medical cannabis program is moving closer to becoming operational following recent action by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Cullman County remains positioned as a future dispensary location after years...

Aderholt announces $2.5M for Wallace State Community College affordable housing and childcare project

0
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, announced $2.5 million in federal funding for Wallace State Community College’s Lions’ Village project in Hanceville, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations...

Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing commitment of Sacred Heart School to academic excellence, faith formation...

Tulip fields, Alabama Tulip Festival coming to Cullman’s 4D Farm 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s 4D Farm has announced an addition to the family friendly attraction: tulip fields.    4D Farm Owner Beth Daniel said they are hoping to open the second week of March,...

CJ House: Restoring Women Outreach announces 6th sober-living home 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Restoring Women Outreach, a local program that has been serving women in Cullman since 2011, recently announced its sixth sober-living home. Founder and Executive Director Carol Berry said RWO’s mission is providing...

Cullman City Primary School named 2025 Safe School Award winner

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is one of just nine schools in the state of Alabama to be awarded a 2025 Safe School Award from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.  The selection process...

Dingler, Swann named CCBOE/AmFirst December Employees of the Month 

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced that Chrissy Dingler and Jennifer Swann have named December Employees of the Month.  Teacher of the Month: Chrissy Dingler, first grade, Good Hope Primary School  Said the...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Strong second quarter, second half helps no. 2 West Point gets past...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with the varsity boys championship game between no. 1 Cold Springs and no. 2 West Point. It was a defensive battle to start out the...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point holds off no. 3 Good Hope to secure...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 1 West Point Lady Warriors met no. 3 Good Hope in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament varsity girls championship on Friday afternoon. In a tournament that's been largely lacking in...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point knocks off no. 3 Good Hope, 46-21, to...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The JV boys county champions would be decided on Championship Friday, as the top-seeded West Point Warriors faced off against the third-seeded Good Hope Raiders. Both defenses came to play to start...
Photo shows the bridge on U.S. Highway 278 East near St. Bernard. (Office of Congressman Robert Aderholt)

Aderholt announces $13.5M for St. Bernard Bridge, U.S. 278 improvements

0
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, said he secured $13.5 million in federal funding for the U.S. Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge replacement and supporting infrastructure project in Cullman, as part of the...

Winter weather and possible severe storms update

0
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 2:45 p.m. …Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday… …Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ all-around game pushes No. 2 Cold Springs to win the JV...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the first matchup of championship Friday, the no. 2 Cold Springs Lady Eagles took on no. 5 Holly Pond to finish the JV girls bracket. After a hot start Holly Pond...

Cullman Power Board urges preparation as winter weather increases outage risk

0
CULLMAN, Ala. - With forecasts calling for a mix of winter precipitation and rapidly falling temperatures, Cullman Power Board officials are urging residents to prepare now for the possibility of extended power outages. Allison Bright,...

Obituary: Vivian Drusilla Buckelew

0
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivian Drusilla (Porter) Buckelew, whowent home to be with the Lord on January 22nd, at the age of 89. She was a devotedwife, loving mother, cherished...

Obituary: Frankie Mae Boyd

0
Funeral services for Frankie Mae Boyd, 70, of Cullman, will be 1 o'clock p.m. Saturday January 31, 2026, at Liberty Church of God in Warrior, AL. Visitation will be prior to the service from...

Obituary: Amanda Pirkle Thompson

0
Amanda Thompson, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 22, 2026. She loved God with all her heart, mind, and soul, and her faith guided the way she lived her life every single...

Obituary: Billie Jane Harris

0
Billie Jane Harris, age 74 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born July 23, 1951, to William Manning Burdett and Verna Lee Hill. A memorial service to honor...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2026

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests or incidents reported. Cullman...

Winter weather and possibly severe storms this weekend

0
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m. …Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday……Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6...

Berlin council addresses Flock camera, farmers market details  

0
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, Jan. 19, welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cheryl Hawkins, who answered questions regarding the installation of a Flock Safety camera near Welcome...

Wallace State signs transfer agreement with Western Governors University 

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.  - Leaders from Wallace State Community College and Western Governors University recently gathered at the James C. Bailey Center on campus to sign a new transfer institution agreement between the two schools....

Build a stronger hive at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium in Hanceville 

0
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Honey bee enthusiasts are invited to see what all the buzz is about at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Wallace State Community College School...

Cullman County included in state of emergency proclamation ahead of weekend weather

0
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintry and icy forecast for the state. “In Alabama, we are...

Winter precipitation still forecast

0
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday 7 a.m., Jan. 22, 2026 A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday. Scattered to numerous rain showers will continue across the...

Obituary: Stewart Victor Burden

0
Stewart Victor Burden, 68, of Addison, passed away Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at his residence.  No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Stewart was born October 22,...

Obituary: Holly Quinn Hunt

0
Infant Holly Quinn Hunt, 21 days, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's NICU. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026,...

Obituary: Sarah Campbell Green

0
Funeral services for Sarah Campbell Green, 32, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday January 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow the service at Valley View Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday...

Obituary: Aubrey Jerry White

0
Aubrey Jerry White, 84, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on January 20, 2026. Jerry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on March 30, 1941, to the late James Aubrey and Lucy...

Obituary: Althea Marie Calloway

0
Graveside Service for Althea Marie Calloway, age 89 of Athens, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cullman City Cemetery with Tony Boyles officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...

Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2026

0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents January 20 theft of property; CR...

COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chapman’s double-double, team defense lead no. 2 West Point to varsity boys...

0
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the final game of day four of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, no. 2 West Point and no. 6 Vinemont met with a trip to the varsity boys championship...