Elks Lodge spreads Christmas love
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge has been hosting three impactful programs this holiday season in an effort to give back to the community – and has been doing so for nearly two...
PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s game-winner lifts Fairview over Good Hope 72-69, Maddox sets county scoring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups with the Aggies Friday night and it was a special night of basketball. In the girls’ game, Good Hope’s Ivey...
Obituary: Edwin Dudley Guthrie
Funeral service for Edwin Dudley Guthrie, age 75, of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Sessions officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: James Buchanan Sullivan III
James Buchanan Sullivan III, 62, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2023. Mr. Sullivan was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on March 29, 1961, to...
ACES: Buzz surrounding 29th annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th Annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb. 3, 2024. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System beekeeping team is...
Freeze Warning: Auburn lands top 10 class on NSD24
AUBURN, Ala. – Exceeding his goal of signing a top 10 class in his first full recruiting season, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze thanked the student-athletes who believed in his vision, and the coaches and...
COLUMN: Some assembly required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young children. You’ll need it. If this is your first time...
ALEA: Give the gift of safety this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign...
Berlin could join proposed state recreational trail system
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council this week heard about a new project that could connect Berlin to a statewide network of recreational trails. The “Sweet Trails Alabama” project, according to its website,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Vinemont on the road 49-39, Lady Eagles collect 65-33 win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Addison traveled to Vinemont for a pair of varsity matchups Thursday and the Bulldogs split their contests with the Eagles. The Lady Eagles raced past Addison 65-33 and in the boys’...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies drop matchups with Madison Academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After traveling to Scottsboro earlier this week, Fairview returned home Thursday night to host a pair of varsity matchups with Madison Academy but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Mustangs were...
Obituary: Julia Rae Hand
Memorial service for Julia Rae Hand, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Northbrook Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Warden officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30...
Obituary: Wilma Faye Law
Funeral service for Wilma Faye Law, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Joey Smithson and Tim Collier officiating; interment in...
Obituary: Louise “Angie” Angeline Johnson
Funeral service for Louise "Angie" Angeline Johnson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Clara Freeman officiating. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips
Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 2:24 p.m. She was born on July 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Schley Hobson Livingston and Ethel...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last week, including:
Dec. 15
Deputies were informed of a subject who appeared to have passed out behind the wheel of a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 18• assault; CR...
Cullman Tree Commission searching for volunteers, introduces new arborist
CULLMAN, Ala- At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Cullman Tree Commission discussed the inaugural Festival of Trees and the possibility of continuing this new “tree-dition” in future holiday displays. It also introduced Shane...
Hanceville’s Nail pleads guilty to 15 misdemeanors, resigns
Sawyer named interim mayor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Longtime Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Tuesday, Dec. 19, pleaded guilty to 15 misdemeanor counts of using his office for personal gain. As part of the plea deal,...
Pet of the week: Treasure your time with Trevor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Trevor, an approximately 1-year-old male Aussie and Border Collie mix with a dark coat and signature Border Collie brows, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Trevor is the perfect...
Cullman Fire Rescue Santa Ride heading through town this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire and Rescue will host its annual Santa Ride event this Friday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m. The big man himself, Santa Claus, will hop aboard a fire engine and...
Obituary: Bonnie June Thompson
Bonnie June Thompson, age 91, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Bonnie is survived by her sister-in-law Laverne Stokes-Laney; her sons Nathan Thompson(Anna) and Benton Thompson(RoseAnn), her grandchildren Dustin Thompson(Cortney), Blake...
Obituary: I.V. Pickering
I.V. Pickering, age 81, of Vinemont, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born to Matthew Trussell and Dorthy Christine Watts in Arley, Alabama on...
Obituary: Judy Ann Parker
Judy Ann Parker, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama, to Floyd McDowell and Ophelia McDowell.
She was preceded...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed...
Obituary: Willard Ryan Drummond
Funeral service for Willard Ryan Drummond, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
STATE REPORT CARD: CCBOE sees wide-ranging growth
Updated Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the recently-released Alabama State Department of Education Report Card, Cullman County Schools had overall score improvements at 23 of it 28 schools. With a...
PREP CHEER: ‘We’re all there for each other’: West Point’s Makaila Wylie enjoying sophomore...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore cheerleader Makaila Wylie has been cheering since the fifth grade and she's currently in her second year on the varsity cheer team. She's enjoying every minute of...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Exchange’ by John Grisham
“The Exchange” is John Grisham’s latest novel. It is advertised as a sequel to “The Firm” that was published in 1991, but it reads more like a standalone novel.
“The Exchange” takes place 15 years later...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops Cold Springs on the road 60-46, Lady Raiders roll...
BREMEN, Ala. – After collecting wins over Hanceville Monday night, Good Hope hit the road to take on another county rival at Cold Springs Tuesday night and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders returned...
Vinemont seniors enjoy Christmas meal, cookie contest
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 18, the senior residents of Vinemont gathered at the Vinemont Community Center for their monthly meal, hosted by the South Vinemont Town Council.
As guests joined the party, they...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville picks up 60-43 win at Holly Pond, Lady Broncos handle Lady...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond returned home to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to host its county rivals from Hanceville Tuesday night and both county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Broncos handled Hanceville...
Obituary: Terre Gail Gouge Long
Terre Gail Gouge Long, age 66, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 16, 1957 to Norman and Hilda Gouge.
Terre is survived by her brother,...
Obituary: Faith Moody-Hammock
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of our very own and beloved, Faith Moody-Hammock, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Bradford
Jimmy Dale Bradford, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents George and...
Obituary: Carolyn Kay Zimmerman
Memorial service for Carolyn Kay Zimmerman, 94, of Cullman, is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Dorsey Creek Church in Dodge City.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Carolyn was born...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Chambless
Beverly Ann Chambless, age 65, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at Huntsville hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1958 in Hinton, West Virginia.
Beverly loved cooking, baking, fishing, crocheting, movie trivia...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
‘If you can just give them just a little hope, that’s what you need...
Parkside Outreach, Parkside School partner for Christmas meal and program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The scent of chicken and dressing and fresh rolls wafted through Parkside School’s lunchroom on Saturday evening, Dec. 16, 2023, as Baileyton...
Music City Strings comes to Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The young violinists of semi-professional Music City Strings donned their best period yuletide apparel and braved the chilly winds to deliver a live performance fit for a true Victorian Christmas celebration...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, Partners of the Americas donate 100 gift bags, blankets...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For most, the Christmas season brings merry gatherings and gift exchanges, but for those hospitalized during the most wonderful time of the year, visitors and gifts may be few. Cornerstone Church...
‘The officers are just as excited as the kids’
Shop with a Cop 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – There seemed to be a uniformed officer down nearly every aisle on Saturday morning at Cullman’s south Walmart. No, it wasn’t a high-stakes shoplifting ring bust –...
Wreaths Across America: ‘Say their name with pride and honor’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman City Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cullman Lions Club, Cullman Area Technology Academy JROTC,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison picks up 61-35 win over Curry, Lady Bulldogs fall 38-29
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the 4A Curry Yellow Jackets for two contests on the hardwood at lovely Allen Stephenson Gym on a blustery chilly Monday night. The young Lady Bulldogs played good basketball for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope earns 53-37 win over Hanceville, Lady Raiders rout Lady Bulldogs...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home to host a pair of matchups against its rivals from Hanceville Monday night and both Raider squads defended their home court with wins. Ava McSwain racked...
Obituary: Billy J. Lovins
Arrangements for Billy J. Lovins, 58, of Arab, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Billy was born July 17, 1965, to Opal Annette Bruce Lovins. He passed...
Obituary: Russell Lewis Breedlove
Russell Lewis Breedlove, age 71, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 1, 1952.
He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lewis Breedlove, and...
Obituary: Howard Gerald Hafer
Howard Gerald Hafer, age 78, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy "Carolyn" Hafer; his brother Teddy Hafer; his daughters Tammy (Terry) Waters, Rhonda (Mark)...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God on your side’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad. She has enjoyed the experience so far and has learned...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 14• theft of...
AHSAA releases 2024-26 fall sports classifications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s Central Board met Monday morning to hash out the fall sports classifications for the 2024-26 school years and after a long deliberation, the board released new regional, sectional and...
WSCC: More than 40 complete Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 40 students were recognized Thursday at the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College. The program pinned 17 students completing its Cardiovascular pathway...
Vinemont Town Council votes to replace Town vehicle
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Vinemont Town Council voted unanimously to surplus its current vehicle – a 2010 Dodge Charger – and purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
During...
ACES: Mistletoe- holiday friend or forest foe?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. However, forestry experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System may not botanically consider...
WSCC: More than 30 complete Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 students were recognized Thursday during the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Imaging program, including the first cohort of students completing the Radiation Therapy option.
“We gather to celebrate not...
HPD chief says crime decrease due to increased visibility
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its second to last meeting of 2023, the Hanceville City Council had just four items on the agenda Thursday, Dec. 14. Among them was an update from Police Chief Joshua...
Cullman County Public Library System searching for new director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board recently approved the posting of the vacancy for the library director position. Josie Harrington, the library’s most recent director, stepped down in November. The posting...
Melvin Hasting discusses candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2
Updated Feb. 24, 2024, at 2:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 22 years of trial experience and currently serving as president of the Cullman County Bar Association, Melvin Hasting discussed his candidacy for Cullman Circuit...
CCBOE recognizes exceptional employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Dec. 12, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized employees who have shown an overwhelming commitment to theirs job and dedication to the students of Cullman...
City schools achieve straight As on state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - Report cards are in, and Cullman City Schools scored straight A’s once again.The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2022-2023 school year found Cullman City Schools achieved increases...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
The dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California, to make their home.
Glen Jetton, of...
Obituary: Icy Mae Alston Raburn
Icy Mae Alston Raburn, age 96, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 9, 1927 in Arley to Zenus and Maggie Smith Wade....
Obituary: Hughlen Iola Murphree
Hughlen Iola Murphree, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on the morning of Dec. 16, 2023, at the age of 83. Hughlen was born to Ovis C....
Obituary: Charlie J. Patterson
Memorial Service for Charlie J. Patterson, 80, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Pastor Paul Monk officiating. Family will welcome friends for visitation...
Obituary: Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall
Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall was born February 17, 1932 in Marks, Mississippi to H.R. Estridge and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estridge. She passed from this life Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Hanceville 35-21 to win county championship
BREMEN, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville returned to Cold Springs High School Saturday to battle it out for this year’s county tournament championship and after a tight first half, the Raiders outscored the...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview edges Cold Springs 33-30 to claim back to back county...
BREMEN, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the Fairview Lady Aggies are Cullman County Tournament Champions. The Lady Aggies fell behind Cold Springs early but put together a dominant second quarter to take...
Vinemont Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’
VINEMONT, Ala. – It was standing room only on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, in the Vinemont Elementary School gym as parents watched eagerly, filming on smartphones as students from kindergarten to second grade guided...
It helps them be lovers of reading’
Library hosts weekly storytime
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library offers a variety of programming aimed at readers of all interests. For those who aren’t quite old enough to be readers on their...
‘It was so magical’
Falkville hosts inaugural Christmas parade
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its first Christmas parade Tuesday night, and saw a huge turnout.
Mayor Ken Winkles said the event was far bigger and better than...
Inaugural Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sydni Helms-Hipp is remembered by all as a bright, caring young woman who loved her family, community and Jesus. Her life was tragically cut short in September 2023, but her memory...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits county matchups at Meek
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled a few miles south to take on a big county rival in the Meek Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the opener in a closer game than the final score would...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn area wins over Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils for a pair of area games Friday night and both varsity squads collected wins. The girls' game saw the Lady Warriors cruise...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down D.A.R. 66-59, Sharpe’s 32 leads Lady Bearcats to 60-21 win
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman was back at home at Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against D.A.R. and both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats earned wins over the Patriots....
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Brown
Dorothy Ann Brown, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Brenda Kay (Robert Keith) Brown Pace; and her son David Keith Brown.
Dorothy was preceded...
Obituary: Carlyn Georgia Welch
Graveside service for Carlyn Georgia Welch, 93, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens, with Pastor John Bussman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Nov. 28
Deputies arrested Christopher Shaun Graves, 40, of Cullman, on a probation violation for possession with intent...
Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Winners received a certificate recognizing their achievements, a gift card...
Cullman’s Lauren Grace Evans named to ‘The 87’ by Troy University
TROY, Ala. – Lauren Grace Evans of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87."
The 87, formerly Who's Who, recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in...
WSCC instructor Susanna Heinze shares passion for biology with millions on YouTube
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In an era dominated by internet media, Wallace State Community College biology instructor Susanna Heinze, has harnessed the power of YouTube to inspire and educate students from all over the globe....
Pet of the week: Romp around with Rogelio
CULLMAN, Ala– Rogelio, an approximately 2-year-old male miniature oinscher with a spotted caramel and ebony coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Rogelio is holding fast to his puppy energy, maintaining a...
Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cullman City Cemetery Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16, and the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a short ceremony before being joined...
Obituary: Johnny Harvey Shaw
A Celebration of Life service for Johnny Harvey Shaw, 85, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Family will welcome friends from 2 p.m....
CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday
‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, is happening this Saturday, Dec. 16.
The popular annual Christmastime event...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv awarded medical cannabis business license
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County’s Wagon Trail Med-Serv was one of five integrated facility applicants awarded medical cannabis business licenses by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) at its meeting on Dec. 12, 2023. The other...
Obituary: Thomas Edward Watkins
Thomas Edward Watkins, age 82, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 4, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cathy...
Obituary: Roy Wayne Stevenson
Roy Wayne Stevenson, 62, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2023. Mr. Stevenson was born in Booneville, Mississippi, to James B. and Annie Kathryn Davis Stevenson on Dec. 21, 1960.
Roy...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 11• assault; CR...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Santa event this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Photos with Santa are a trademark of the Holiday season, with bustling malls with bright fluorescent lighting, excited chatter and laughter all around and smells of nearby stores and vendors occasionally...
Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport addressed the commission in...
Baileyton hosts 4th annual Christmas Drive-Thru
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Drive-Thru, held Saturday...
Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way to do so than to take them “around the world”...
Obituary: Howard Crawford Adams
Howard Crawford Adams, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the age of 55. Mr. Adams was born to Charles Edgar and Martha Carolyn Nelson Adams on Oct. 5,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
EES opens the wardrobe to Narnia just in time for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School transformed into a lovely Christmas wonderland in recent weeks, as teachers and staff took part in a hallway competition for best Christmas decorations. The winning hallway belongs to...
Christmas on the Farm
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families flocked to Snead’s Farmhouse for its Christmas on the Farm event Saturday, Dec. 9. The warmish sunny afternoon was the perfect break in the day’s dreary drizzly weather, allowing a...
Vinemont hosts Christmas in the Park
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont held its third annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec 9. A looming threat of severe weather kept the crowd sparse, although the...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv, LLC receives medical marijuana integrated facility business license
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), at its meeting on December 12, 2023, ranked applicants and voted to award medical cannabis business licenses to the following integrated facility applicants.
Integrated Facility LicenseTrulieve AL,...
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Obituary: Bobby Ray Hitt
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Hitt, 56, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, with...
