City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items.
The board awarded bid...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Sonography Program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College honored the Class of 2025 from its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) pathway during...
CCBOE Teacher Institute held at Desperation Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers and other school staff met at the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Teacher Institute on Aug. 1, at Desperation...
Fairview welcomes upcoming mayor, council members, declines trailer park demolition bid
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Gudger presents additional $1M to Cullman County Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday presented a check for $1 million in additional State funds to...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Wilkins signs with Bevill State
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Addison High School. Friends, family and coaches gathered to celebrate one Bulldog standout taking the...
Obituary: Willadean Moon Lindley
Willadean “Deano” Moon Lindley, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Willadean was a devoted and loving mother, known for...
Obituary: Garry Dwayne McDonald
Garry Dwayne McDonald, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Mr. McDonald was born...
Obituary: Margaret Alberta Jetton
Margaret Alberta Jetton, 95, born in Athens Alabama & long-time resident of Clearwater, Florida, entered her eternal rest on August 3, 2025.Margaret was born...
FAITH: ‘He loves you unconditionally’: Cold Springs’ Anna Medina discusses relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Anna Medina is preparing to start junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
From small-town roots to YouTube stardom: Brad Steele’s journey to the Silver Play Button
Brad Steele never set out to become a YouTube star. In fact, Steele would tell you that it was “almost by accident” that his...
Mavens & Makers open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local favorite Mavens & Makers, owned by Ashlea Chance, in June relocated to a more accessible location in downtown Cullman, bringing...
CCBOE enters land purchase agreement; new career center planned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has entered into a real estate purchase agreement for several acres of land located in south-central Cullman County,...
Cullman City School Board, City Council forge stronger partnership for student safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a stated “significant move toward enhancing safety measures within Cullman City Schools,” a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been...
Obituary: Bonnie Jean Watkins
Funeral Service for Bonnie Jean Watkins, age 59 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Walter Emerson Busby
In Loving Memory of Walter “Buzz” Emerson BusbyMay 4, 1953 – August 4, 2025Walter Emerson Busby, lovingly known as “Buzz,” passed away peacefully on...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD arrests Falkville man for theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn...
‘Heartland Revival’: Quilters hold 2025 show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Heartland Quilters Guild hosted its 2025 quilt show, the “Heartland Revival,” Aug. 1-2, at St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church. The...
FAITH: ‘The harvest is ripe’
Bibles & Backpacks blesses hundreds ahead of school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, Aug. 2, Commissioned for Christ held its first-ever Bibles & Backpacks...
ALEA honors life and service of retired K-9 Pici
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With deep respect and heavy hearts, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Monday, Aug. 4, announced the passing of retired...
Kenneth Cornelius announces candidacy for Cullman County revenue commissioner
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director, Hanceville City Councilman and local businessman Kenneth Cornelius has announced he will seek the Republican...
Crocker: Officer-involved shooting deemed justified
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Monday said he has determined an officer-involved shooting that took place July 19, 2025,...
Obituary: Brian Keith Edmondson
Brian Keith Edmondson, age 50, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Brian was loving father and son.
Brian is survived by his...
Obituary: Helga Hedwig Braseale
Helga Hedwig Braseale, age 87, of Cullman, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on July 18, 2025. She was born June 6, 1938,...
Obituary: Daniel “Danny” Wallace
Funeral services for Daniel ‘Danny’ Wallace, 84, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Obituary: Kenneth David Ratliff
Funeral services for Kenneth David Ratliff, 52, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Back-to-school tips for parents: From lunchboxes to letting go
Wrapping up summer fun and preparing to head back to school can cause stress for both students and parents. Find comfort by easing into...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Restaurant spotlight: Fan-favorite Mexican restaurant for more than 20 years
Los Cabos, a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant, has been serving up goodness in Cullman since opening in April 2003.
Manager Adam Flores’ family...
A day in the life: Officer Bill Pagan
Long before the first school bell of the day rings, Cullman Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Bill Pagan is already hard at work,...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
Cullman County man charged with using cell phone to steal debit card info
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christopher Michael Melvin, 45, of Vinemont, was arrested July 31, charged with one count of identity theft and two counts of...
Journey Church: You are never alone
Journey Church was originally known by a different name, but in September 2002, with the arrival of new leadership and a renewed vision, it...
‘Vinemont has been a very special place to me’: Shayla Colchado reflects on Eagle...
Vinemont senior Shayla Colchado earned her diploma in May and in this interview, she talked about her experience at school and what she’ll miss...
COLUMN: Milestone Birthdays
Everybody has a birthday and everybody has one every year. Well, except for those individuals who were born on Feb. 29. Recently, I think...
WSCC Dental Assisting program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated its latest graduates with a pinning ceremony held on Monday, July 28, at...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Burch-Dabbs
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Burch-Dabbs, 78, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Editorial: PACs v. SIGs – What’s the difference and why it matters in Alabama...
In today’s highly charged political landscape, the terms “political action committee” (PAC) and “special interest group” (SIG) are often used interchangeably; however, they are...
Welcome Homestead hosts fall gardening event
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Welcome Homestead in Baileyton hosted its most recent Women’s Homesteading Group event on Thursday, July 31, focused on fall gardening.
The group...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 2, 1962
From the files of Aug. 2, 1962
Parks Buzzing With Excitement
EAST SIDE PARK
The park has buzzed with excitement of the circus Friday at 2 p.m....
FAITH: ‘God works miracles’: Cold Springs’ Hollyn Bruer reflects on her relationship with her...
Cold Springs High School’s Hollyn Bruer is preparing to start her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, her...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met July 28 to discuss personnel matters and action items before the start of the new...
FPLCC hosting Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is hosting the Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on...
From practice fields to Friday nights: Area bands marching toward fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Band students all across Cullman County have been working hard from early mornings to late at night, marking drill sets, memorizing...
Cullman Christian School purchases Beech Ave. property
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has officially purchased the Beech Avenue property it has called home since 2020. The school purchased the property...
BREAKING: Gudger files legislation to repeal resort development and annexation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has pre-filed legislation for the 2026 regular session that will repeal Senate Bill 322, block...
Obituary: Eva Nell Miller
Eva Nell Chambers Miller was born in 1934 to Hurschel and Lillian Chambers. She was the youngest of 4 children; Her older brothers Hurschel...
FAITH: ‘God doesn’t need you to be perfect’: Cold Springs’ Hayla Watson discusses her...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' High School's Hayla Watson collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God,...
Allen reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines ahead of Aug. 26 Municipal Elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen this week reminded Alabama voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tess, a true companion at heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tess is the perfect combination of all that is good and kind in the dog world. At approximately 4.5 to 5...
Community Matters 2025-3
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🇩🇪🍻 Willkommen zurück, Cullman! Our Community Matters – Oktoberfest Edition is hot off the digital and print press, and it’s your ultimate...
Obituary: Cynthia “Cindy” LeeAnne Self
Cynthia “Cindy” LeeAnne Self, age 52, of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 29, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1973, to Louise and...
Obituary: Ricky Wayne Bennefield, II
Funeral services for Ricky Wayne Bennefield, II, will be 12 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Mitzi Walker
Funeral service for Mitzi McCombs Walker, age 83, of Vinemont, will be Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Corinth West Church. Mrs....
Obituary: Tilford “Dickie” Glenn Miller
Memorial Visitation for Tilford "Dickie" Glenn Miller, age 79 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025,...
Obituary: Janice Marie Freeman
A Celebration of Life Service for Janice Marie Freeman, 66, of Cullman will be held on her birthday, October 13th, 2025. Details will be...
Obituary: Mary Jane Elrod
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mary Jane Elrod, 80, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Elrod passed...
Wallace State experiences historic success with 4 first-year coaches leading the charge in 2024-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College embraced a new era of leadership across its athletic programs, with four new head coaches stepping into...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I would love for everyone to know Him’: Addison’s Mattie Johnson discusses relationship...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Mattie Johnson will start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting...
Gudger announces $750K in state grant funding for research and technology park in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced that the City of Cullman is receiving a $750,000 state...
Eliana Hollis creates East Elementary garden mural
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate Eliana Hollis has created a vibrant mural for East Elementary School’s garden. For Hollis, the project was...
CCSO, CPD share school safety protocols
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department each had school resource officer (SRO) training programs, as well as...
Grow Hope: ‘A chance for us to dream even bigger”
Hope Horses holds Grow Hope Dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. held its Grow Hope Dinner on July 24, at its facility. Local businesses,...
Victim Services in need of teen, shelter items
5th annual Masquerade Ball coming Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman offers a full range of no-cost services for survivors of domestic...
Ethel Alexander announces candidacy for mayor of Colony
COLONY, Ala. – Ethel Alexander has announced her candidacy for mayor of Colony.
Below is a summary of her announcement.
Ethel L. Alexander is a servant...
Obituary: Kathaleen Gable Price
Kathaleen G. Bice passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born on February 13, 1931, Kathaleen touched countless lives with...
Obituary: Frances Bennett Gaudsmith
A graveside service for Frances Bennett Gaudsmith, will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Canton,...
Obituary: Aidan Jeremy Helms
Funeral service for Aidan Jeremy Helms, age 19, of Cullman, is Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with...
Obituary: George Thomas Hughes
George Thomas Hughes, age 69 of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1956...
‘Cherish all the memories with your friends’: Hanceville’s Jonathan Rodriguez reflects on Bulldog years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High's Jonathan Rodriguez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite memories...
Shirley Burden Public Library happenings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville has had a full schedule throughout July, featuring fun activities for young readers, hosting...
Hawk Fest celebrates community, new gymnasium floor at Harmony
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School held its traditional Hawk Fest celebration on Saturday, July 26, giving the community a chance to come together before...
Editorial: Tribune debate series puts voters first
No candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the State House District 12 Special Primary Election on July 15. That means Republicans...
‘It is a joy’
Red Barn Farm hosting Flower Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Red Barn Farm, known for its homemade baked goods and fresh-picked flower bouquets, is hosting a...
Obituary: Vanessa Nicole McClure
Vanessa Nichole McClure, age 45 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 3, 1979, to...
Obituary: James Harold Cox, Jr.
James Harold Cox Jr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Jim was born in Spokane, Washington. He...
Tradition! Cullman Community Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof in August
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman, that quaint but growing German colony in north Alabama, will take on a little more international flavor in the next...
Commissioned for Christ free ‘Bibles & Backpacks’ back-to-school outreach – Aug. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Commissioned for Christ will host its inaugural “Bibles & Backpacks” back-to-school outreach on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Teaching is such a blessing’: Pam Couch retiring after 45 years of teaching
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After working as a teacher for 45 years at three different schools, Pam Couch is calling it a career. Couch...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA State Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team edged out Auburn by 57 points to secure second place out of 23 teams at last weekend's state swim meet held in Albertville....
Inaugural People’s Law School class coming Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The People’s Law School will launch its inaugural class Aug. 16, 2025. The program curriculum has been designed to teach individuals...
25 years of Rumors
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rumors Deli part of Hank's Sports Bar & Rumors Deli celebrated 25 years of business on Friday, July 25. While...
FAITH: ‘’No worldly desires will ever give you the peace that Jesus does’: Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Colby Pike will start junior year in August, and in this interview, he discusses his relationship...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: David Paul Link
David Paul Link, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 25, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1958, to Fred and Jessie...
Obituary: Kimberly Beth Powe Huckaby
Funeral Service for Kimberly Beth Huckaby, age 48, of Hartselle, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: John Edward Watkins
Funeral services for John Edward Watkins, 71, of Hanceville, will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Wallace State teams, athletes recognized by NJCAA with All-Academic honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that nine teams and more than 50 student athletes were recognized by the...
COLUMN: Back to Broadway
Excuse me, but did you ask me if I had ever been on Broadway? Well, yes, as a matter of fact I have. I...
COLUMN: The misadventures of Handyman
It all started with the best of intentions. My sister had a small, ornate, antique table with a broken leg, and since she knew...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Enjoy every moment and participate in everything’: Cullman’s Olivia Dover reflects on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School's Olivia Dover earned her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite sports...
Files from Yesteryear: July 26, 1934
From the files of July 26, 1934
WELCOME NEWS
Baileyton, R. 1, July 23—Mrs. G. M. Allbritten spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allbritten.
Mrs. N....
Obituary: Timothy J. Gann
Funeral Service for Timothy J Gann, age 53, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
OP-ED: Learning to live with full hands
Work. More work. Rinse and repeat.
Job No. 1. Job No. 2. Sometimes job No. 3. Loop.
Clean the yard. Clean the house. Spend time with...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I made some friendships that will last a lifetime’: West Point’s Jakob...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School's Jakob Salter collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he shares some of his...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: James “Jim” Michael Israel
James "Jim" Michael Israel, age 56, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham. He was...
