WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
BREMEN, Ala. – On Feb. 8, 2026, World War II veteran Leldon P. Stricklin celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bremen Volunteer Fire Department,...
Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Feb. 12, signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law. One of the governor’s top...
Obituary: Dorothy Elizabeth Drummond
Dorothy Elizabeth Drummond, age 101, of Ardmore, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday December 11, 2025, at the Elk River Health and Nursing Center...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Terry
Family graveside service for Larry Eugene Terry, 76, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, February 16th, 2026, at Cullman City Cemetery, Minister...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: Cold Springs softball’s Leila Pearl on her religious influences, relationship with God
BREMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' junior softball player Leila Pearl reflects on how much God has helped her during some tough times in her...
CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues its phased rollout, questions remain for patients, caregivers and the general public about how the...
Pet of the Week: Gambino, a gentle soul with personality plus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Gambino, a domestic shorthair estimated to be about 3 years old, and a cat whose presence quietly fills a room....
Wallace State outlines long-term campus growth, new facilities, Lions’ Village housing initiative
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is in the midst of a wide-ranging campus transformation driven by long-term planning, enrollment growth and evolving...
Obituary: Reverend Donald Russell Strandlund
“The Church is the Church only when it exists for others; not dominating, but helping and serving. It must tell men of every calling...
Obituary: Renae Posey
Renae Posey, age 55 of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Athens Limestone Hospital. She was born in Athens, Alabama...
Obituary: Vernon D. Brown
Mr. Vernon D. Brown, 68, of Cullman passed away January 31, 1926, at CRMC Hospital. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Grady Lee Pope, Jr.
Grady Pope Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 27,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 11, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Man from Arab charged with trafficking fentanyl in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A man from Arab has been charged with trafficking fentanyl in Cullman County. Shelton Ramey, 50, was arrested Feb. 9, according...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman wins its fifth straight area title under Stuedeman with a tight...
JASPER, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats traveled to rival Jasper's Carl Cannon Coliseum on Tuesday night for the 6A, Area 13 championship game, with...
Intro to spring cleaning
Before we know it, spring will be upon us. As the seasons change, our preferences also change. Spring is often associated with rebirth and...
United Way of Cullman County seeking sponsors for Gas Card Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is seeking community partners to sponsor its Gas Card Program, an initiative designed to provide...
Op-Ed: The parenting books didn’t tell me this
What bothered me most of all going into parenthood was that I knew there were things I would have to learn on the spot....
Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program focusing on colors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program is a hands-on educational series designed for children ages 3-5, introducing young minds...
Cullman 4-H Wildlife and Shotgun Clubs set to begin practices
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H will kick off two of its outdoor-focused programs in the coming weeks, with Wildlife and Shotgun Clubs opening...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Lady Eagles, Eagles secure Class 2A, Area 11 championships with...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted this year's Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament in both the girls' and boys' division, and both...
Cullman City Council: $34M can be directed to Hwy. 278/St. Bernard Bridge project with...
Updated headline Feb. 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Feb. 9, offered its thanks to U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama...
(Updated) Ivey voices support for ending PSC elections; Gentry voices opposition
Updated Feb. 11, 2026, at 5:26 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A bill (HB392) sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, passed out of the...
Obituary: Carthel Allen Morgan
Carthel Allen Morgan, a beloved and devoted individual, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on January 6, 1963,...
Obituary: Felica Darlene Morgan
Felica Darlene Morgan, born on October 29, 1988, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 37. A resident of Hanceville, Alabama,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Carolyn Maurice Trammell
Carolyn Trammell passed away peacefully on February 6th, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...
Obituary: Denise Deandra Weissend
Denise Deandra Weissend, age 61, passed away in Hanceville, Alabama on February 8th, 2026. She was born in Cullman, AL on September 17, 1964,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats lose 52-50 heartbreaker to Mortimer Jordan in 6A, Area 13...
CULLMAN, Ala.- After a blowout upset of (21-9) Jasper in the Class 6A, Area 13 semifinal, (17-12) Mortimer Jordan traveled to face off with...
Op-Ed: Valentine’s Day and love languages
Valentine’s Day is a day to convey love and admiration. Though at any store you are almost forced to see the stuffed animals, heart-shaped...
Agriplex hosts Lunch and Learn ahead of annual tree sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee’s highly anticipated Native Tree Sale Feb. 21, the North Alabama Agriplex recently...
Farmers invited to free financial planning workshop at Agriplex Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Small and upcoming farmers are invited to attend a Financial Planning for Farmers Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 6-8...
Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner returns Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. at First...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point holds off Russellville, 54-49, to take home Class 5A, Area...
WEST POINT, Ala. - After taking home the Cullman County championship last month, the West Point Lady Warriors looked to add yet another one...
Obituary: Timothy James Campbell
A memorial service for Timothy James Campbell, 71, will be from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The service...
Obituary: Gary Eugene Smallwood
Gary Eugene Smallwood, age 78 of Athens, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Athen Limestone Hospital.
Funeral services will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Kenneth Welton Elrod
Kenneth Welton Elrod passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Pell City, Alabama at the age of 93. He was born February 23,...
Spots still available for WSCC Alumni Association 2026 Southern Coastal Charm Tour
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association said spots are still available for its 2026 Southern Coastal Charm Tour, a five-day...
Cullman City Schools celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Cullman City Schools said it is proud to celebrate the growth, innovation...
Aderholt announces 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently announced the launch of the 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition, inviting all high school students in...
Obituary: Linda Marie Boike
Funeral Mass for Linda Marie Boike, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church, burial at...
Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi
Updated Feb. 8, 2026, at 7:16 p.m.
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Christanna Nicole Anderson, 38, of Arab.
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Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 7, 1963
From the files of Feb. 7, 1963
NEW PROSPECT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Campbell and family of Birmingham visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley...
COLUMN: The Lunch Box Museum
What kind of lunchbox did you have when you were growing up? Perhaps, I should have said lunchboxes, because you may have had more...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Mortimer Jordan 82-44, sets up colossal area championship game vs....
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a firm 79-44 lead and seven seconds to go in the fourth quarter of Saturday's area semifinal vs. Mortimer Jordan,...
Obituary: Juanita Martin Hipp
Juanita Martin Hipp, lovingly known as “Nita,” age 87, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, with her family by her...
Obituary: Glenda Jean Calvert
Funeral services for Glenda Jean Calvert, 87, of Bremen will be 2 p.m. Saturday February 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service...
Obituary: James Randy Bailey
Funeral service for James Randy Bailey, 68, of Eva will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 9th, 2026, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
5 easy winter meals
Nothing beats a warm, hearty meal on a cold winter day. These easy recipes are comforting, filling, perfect for keeping cozy when temperatures drop...
McWane on the Move: Superhero Science comes to Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to learn some of the real science behind fictional superpowers when the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond set to meet for Class 3A, Area 11 championship...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament continued Friday night at Vinemont as the Holly Pond Lady Broncos faced off against the...
Cozy home upgrades
One month into the new year doesn’t mean it’s time to stop making changes or forming goals. If you’re looking to improve your home...
Troutman named director of Cullman Economic Development Agency
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council tapped Jamie Troutman as interim director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) at its January meeting....
Cullman artist Howard King’s work on display in Alabama State House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Mountain Valley Arts Council volunteers have installed the 2026 exhibit of local artists’ artwork in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s office suite...
All-inclusive boutique: Graced by Fashion grand opening Feb. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Krystle Alloway is bringing fashion trends for a wide variety of tastes and sizes to her store, Graced by Fashion, at...
State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, Feb. 7
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid...
Local nonprofit hosts Women’s Health Forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Lotus Health hosted the 2026 Women's Health Forum on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cotton Creek. It was a free...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Connie Louise Massey
Memorial Service for Connie Louise Massey, age 75 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Sondra W. Nassetta
Funeral Mass for Sondra W Nassetta, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church;...
Former firefighter talks fire hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former firefighter Duncan Warner recently talk about some common household fire hazards.
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One cause of household fires in Warner’s experience has been...
Native Tree Sale set for Feb. 21 at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local green thumbs looking to add native plants to their landscapes will have the opportunity to do so during the upcoming...
Library to host Friends Meet and Greet Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will host a Meet and Greet event Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4-6 p.m., inviting community members...
Renovations underway at Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel (the “Tiny Church”) in downtown Cullman is currently undergoing renovations, with the goal of preserving the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Abney, Hanceville roll past J.B. Pennington 62-33 to move on to 3A,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament got underway on Thursday night as the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the J.B. Pennington Tigers. The...
Aderholt nominates Vinemont’s Kate Seidel to attend US Military Academy (West Point)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Feb. 5, announced the nominations of several exceptional students from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to...
Chad Floyd appointed as Cullman County circuit court judge
Updated Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:32 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Court Judge Chad Floyd has been appointed to the 32nd Judicial Circuit...
FAITH: Vinemont golf’s Abby Lee discusses religious influences, how they’ve pushed her community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader/golfer Abby Lee credits God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and being raised...
Obituary: Carol Dianne Moser
A memorial service for Carol Dianne Moser, 76, of Hanceville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral...
Shallow patterns should shine at Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — A welcome warmup should have the bass moving towards prespawn staging areas for the 2026 Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin,...
Obituary: Benjamin Burton Slayton
Benjamin Burton Slayton, age 86, of Cullman County, Alabama passed away February 4th, 2026, at his home. Everyone who loved him, knew him as...
Obituary: Ricki “Rick” Allan Blakely
Ricki “Rick” Allan Blakely age 70 of Arab, Alabama passed away February 2, 2026. He was born September 15, 1955, in Gadsden, Alabama.
Rick was...
Obituary: Carol Denise Nixon
A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Denise Nixon, 67, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at Longview Church...
Obituary: Irma Sue Holland
Irma Sue Holland, age 83, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born on June...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST announces upcoming lineup of family events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced a slate of upcoming community events ranging from youth recreation and theater to...
Vinemont council greenlights road projects, Vinemont Sports Complex batting cages pavilion
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, with members approving several infrastructure improvements and...
Pet of the Week: Sadie, a gentle soul
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie is a shepherd and wire-haired terrier mix, approximately 1.5 years old, with a medium to high energy level and a...
30th annual Big Band Dance this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Jazz Band will celebrate a milestone with its 30th annual Big Band Dance on Friday, Feb. 6,...
Dripping Springs DAR honors DAR Good Citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at its recent meeting honored DAR Good Citizens from...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournament games set to tip off tomorrow night
CULLMAN, Ala.- Tomorrow night, Hanceville's quarterfinal matchups with J.B. Pennington will tip off a five-day stretch featuring all of the Cullman-area stars across dozens...
Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Miller
Funeral services for Jennifer Leigh Miller, 52, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m., Friday February 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Hugh Ellis Huggins
Hugh Ellis Huggins, age 88, of Decatur, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Riverside...
Small Business Spotlight: Cookies & All That Jazz
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jazz Sharp, of Hanceville, started Cookies & All That Jazz in November 2023. It is a licensed, home-based bakery that makes...
Valentine events
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones this year? You’re in luck! Cullman has a full list of events...
7 winter reads
While the days are short and colder, there’s no better time to slow down and dive into a new book. Whether you’re drawn to...
Editorial: Changing the standard
There comes a moment, sometimes quietly and sometimes after damage has already been done, when you realize your level of self-respect was never where...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with a 62-30 rout of Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala.- Closing out another 20-win regular season under head coach Stu Stuedeman, Cullman's varsity boys hosted Hanceville on Tuesday night. After honoring...
PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville holds off Good Hope in top-10 girls matchup, 52-49
PRICEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders took the court for the first time since the county championship game on Tuesday night,...
Aesthetics on 1st holds ribbon cutting; public grand opening set for Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Aesthetics on 1st celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, marking a milestone for the physician-owned...
Snead’s Farmhouse, Fortner Farm raising funds to support Two by Two Petting Zoo after...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A devastating barn fire at Two by Two Petting Zoo near Enterprise in south Alabama last week claimed the lives of...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Davis
Shelby Jean Davis age 83 of Bremen, Alabama passed away Saturday January 31, 2026.
Shelby is preceded in death by her brothers Walter Allen (Ruby)...
Obituary: Donald Eugene Skinner
Funeral service with military honors for Donald Eugene Skinner, 74, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Living Faith...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Father, daughter found dead in Colony; no foul play suspected
Updated Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Tuesday night identified the decedents as father and daughter Carthel Morgan, 63,...
Op-Ed: In the spirit of Thatcher, for the people of Alabama
At a Lieutenant Governor political forum in Hoover last month, one of the moderators posed a simple question: name your favorite historical figure. Without...
APLICATIONS
Hanceville man ID’d as 1 of the victims in Saturday night...
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug...
