PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Lamar County 46-20
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back at home Friday night to host a regional game against Lamar County and despite a three-touchdown performance...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region opener at Russellville 48-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Russellville to open up region play Friday night and they had their hands...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls in 30-28 nailbiter at Colbert Heights
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. – The Meek Tigers made the trek to Tuscumbia for a regional battle with Colbert Heights Friday night and the Tigers made...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab remains unbeaten with 29-26 win over Sardis
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights returned home for another regional matchup against Sardis Friday night, and it was a tight one between the...
Obituary: Tula Romine
Tula Romine, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023.
Tula is survived by her son Leonard (Linda) Romine; her daughters...
Obituary: James Stanley Posey
James Stanley Posey, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. James was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Stanley...
Obituary: Billy Lynn Thompson
Funeral Service for Billy Lynn Thompson, age 79, of Warrior, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wilda Sue Owens Barnes
Memorial Service for Wilda Sue Owens Barnes, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Johnson
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 77, of Haleyville, passed away Sep. 13, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
He was born March 1, 1946...
Obituary: Ruth Brigham
Ruth Brigham passed away peacefully in bed on August 31, 2023. She was 98 years old.
Ruth was born and raised in Hanceville on the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton council discusses new AED for senior center
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, delayed one week, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The council welcomed Donna Kent,...
Harbison stepping down from United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Waid Harbison on Thursday, Sept. 14, announced his resignation, effective November 2023. Harbison was...
Gatecrasher arrested after collision at manufacturing plant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested Thursday evening after crashing through a gate at Yutaka Technologies, causing $19,000 in damage but no injuries.
Ryan...
Shannon Nickens convicted of armed robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, convicted Shannon Dewayne Nickens of first-degree robbery (armed robbery) in connection with...
WSCC Cross Country teams ranked 7th in national preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both are ranked No. 7 nationally in the 2023 NJCAA DII...
Obituary: Brenda “Gail” Burden
Brenda “Gail” Burden, age 80, of Vinemont, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born...
Obituary: Era Faye Denney
Era Faye Denney, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, Sep. 14, 2023, at the age of 86. Ms. Denney was born...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City School Board sets FY2024 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Monday, Sept. 11, passed its budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Total revenue for the...
Cullman City Council passes $55M annual budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed the City’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The new budget totals $55,290,609, a 4.5%...
Pet of the week: Marshall
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marshall, an approximately 2-year-old male Great Pyrenees with a soft cream coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Marshall...
PREP CHEER: ‘Put the Lord before anything’: Vinemont’s Krimson Gingrich excited for cheer season
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont sophomore cheerleader Krimson Gingrich is cheering on the Eagles varsity squad for the first time this year and has had...
AL SoS Allen speaks at Cullman County Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Tuesday night spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting. He said his primary...
Obituary: Kaeden Ryan Dawson
Celebration of Life for Kaeden Ryan Dawson, age 19, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023, at East Side...
Obituary: Howard O’Neal Hays
A graveside service for Howard O’Neal Hays, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ruland...
Obituary: Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin
Mildred Athlee Baker Sandlin, age 97, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023. Mildred was born in Cullman, Alabama on March...
Obituary: Dale Dewayne Campbell
Immediate family graveside service for Dale Dewayne Campbell, age 64, of Crane Hill, will be at Bethany Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Never give up’: Fairview’s Jaycee Aleman reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview's multi-sport standout Jaycee Aleman, and she made some incredible memories during her time as...
Area students earn degrees from Jacksonville State
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 400 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Summer 2023 commencement on Aug. 4.
Area students included:
Ashley...
Jacobs proclaims Constitution Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday, Sept.11, 2023, proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2023, Constitution Week in the city of...
Welcome, Essie!
West Point Elementary introduces service dog
WEST POINT, Ala. –West Point Elementary School on Monday morning welcomed its new faculty member, Essie the service dog.
Essie...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps region opener at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The third-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders made the short trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on the Hanceville Lady...
Obituary: Jack Walker
Graveside Service for Jack Walker, age 87, of Baileyton, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023, at Bailetyon Cemetery with Deborah...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Week two of this year’s Cullman County Youth Football season kicked off Saturday and there were plenty of intriguing games going on...
Obituary: Esther Sparks
Mrs. Esther Sparks, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023.
Esther is survived by her sister: Mary Ruth Hice; her...
Obituary: Dwight Felix Griffin
Dwight Felix Griffin, 76, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Sep. 16, 1946.
He...
Obituary: Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown
Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown, 73, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was...
Obituary: Candida Hernandez Flores
Candida Hernandez Flores, 63, passed from this life Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023 at CRMC.
She was born in Mexico on Jan. 25, 1960.
Visitation will be...
Wallace State Volleyball Coach Randy Daniel marks 600th career win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team is off to a 13-2 start to the 2023 season, with head coach Randy...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Monograms Plus hosting ‘Girls Day Out’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus, a cornerstone in Cullman for gift giving and treating yourself, is celebrating its 24th year of business by hosting...
‘Where else can you find muscadine juice?’
Saint Bernard welcomes visitors for 7th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ
CULLMAN, Ala. – Attendees and competitors from all across the Southeast gathered on the...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Starnes
Funeral services for Barbara Ann Starnes, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Norris
Funeral services for Brenda Joyce Norris, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for the...
Obituary: Ceiley Ann Whaley
Funeral services for Ceiley Ann Whaley, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Milton “Eli” Olen Thomason
Funeral Service for Milton "Eli" Olen Thomason, age 80, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Alta Myrtle Sloan Miller
Alta Myrtle Sloan Miller, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Sep. 9, 2023, at the age of 95. Ms. Miller was born to Grady...
Obituary: Frank MD Collins
Frank MD Collins, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023.
Frank is survived by his wife, Patricia Collins; his daughter...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2nd Annual Vinemont BBQ Fest showcases Battle of the Heroes
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. — The Vinemont Sports Complex will be alive with the aromas of barbecued delights on Saturday, Oct. 21, during the 2nd...
‘Shine for Him on the field’: West Point’s Sierra Cranford enjoying band season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior Sierra Cranford is heading into her third year as a majorette in the Warrior band and has...
St. Bernard’s Burrows named to UA Early College summer 2023 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 385 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named...
Kallhoff gives updates on city school projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff provided updates about ongoing and upcoming projects to city school campuses.
"The partnership between the...
Obituary: Danny Clarence Pickett, Sr.
Mr. Danny Clarence Pickett, Sr., 75, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 at CRMC.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pickett...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman Agriplex
“WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale, is set on an 1870s-era strawberry farm in Cullman County, Alabama. Today, the area’s most passionate advocate for farm heritage is...
ACES: What’s the buzz about honey?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The arrival of fall generally signifies the end of honey harvest for most beekeepers in the United States. Always a...
‘We want people to leave here feeling positive about themselves!’
Golden Hour Studio opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – A trio of women has teamed up to empower others and make them comfortable in their own skin....
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and...
Obituary: Sgt. Mark Allen Kilpatrick
Funeral service for Sgt. Mark Allen Kilpatrick, age 61, of Falkville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Curtis “Wendell” Echols
Curtis "Wendell" Echols, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Wanda Echols; his daughter...
2 arrested after robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Friday morning, Cullman Police Officers Roy Bates and Daniel Palisay were patrolling in the area of Warnke Road Southwest when...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Holly Pond’s Barnett earn wins at Chickasaw Trails...
MOULTON, Ala. – Several local schools made the trip over to Moulton for this year’s Chickasaw Trails Invitational and a pair of local runners...
Local potters gearing up for Empty Bowls; volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local potters are gearing up for Empty Bowls, which will take place Feb. 19, 2024, and they need your help! The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall at No. 6 Hartselle 42-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats drove north to Hartselle to take on the Tigers in their first 6A, Region 7 Friday night. Hartselle...
County commissioners sign Clean Up Alabama petition regarding libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the Cullman County Commission has not taken an official stance on the issue, Chairman Jeff Clemons, and all four county...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Cherokee for Homecoming 54-6
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their region rival, Cherokee Indians, for homecoming and it turned into a happy night for the home team. Addison ran...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Vinemont at home 33-28
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home against another county rival Friday night, and they held off a late push...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls to No. 2 Cherokee County 35-0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders played host to the no. 2 ranked Cherokee County Warriors Friday night in their region opener and Cherokee...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Locust Fork on the road 68-28
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Locust Fork to kick off region play against the Hornets and unfortunately for the Broncos, Locust...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles East Limestone on the road 56-21
ATHENS, Ala. – After opening the season with wins over Columbia and Priceville, the Fairview Aggies kicked off region play on the road against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region opener at No. 8 Oneonta 43-24
ONEONTA, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road Friday night to open up region play at Oneonta but unfortunately, after taking an early...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region opener at Sulligent 49-8
SULLIGENT, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Sulligent Friday night for their first regional battle of the season and after scoring to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 52-14 region win over Waterloo
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host a regional matchup with Waterloo and the Tigers dominated the Cougars...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late interception seals 21-14 region win for Arab over Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the trip to Douglas to open up region play against the Eagles Friday night, and it was...
Obituary: Alexis Tierra White
Alexis Tierra White, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away the morning of Sept. 7, 2023, at the age of 23. Lexi was born on March...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne Powell
Funeral service for Charles Dewayne Powell, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Reba Jane Hartwick
Funeral service for Reba Jane Hartwick, 81, of Hartselle, will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
9 area students earn degrees from University of Alabama
President’s, Dean’s Lists announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Some 1,257 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in August.
Area...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the week: You got a friend in Woody
CULLMAN, Ala. – Woody, an approximately 5-year-old male German Shepherd with a caramel and ebony coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
PREP CHEER: ‘This team has become a family’: Cold Springs’ Jozie Anderson ready for...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs junior cheerleader Jozie Anderson has enjoyed every second cheering on varsity so far and has learned so much during...
Cullman’s Kayden Cleckler joins Troy University ‘Sound of the South’ marching band
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is proud to recognize new members of the "Sound of the South" marching band who joined during the fall...
BOARsighted: A look into wild pig management
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wild pigs are arguably one of the most detrimental wildlife species. These animals have the potential to decimate crops, wildlife...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match against Meek, Cold Springs
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled about ten miles south to participate in a volleyball tri-meet hosted by the number 5 team...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont edges East Lawrence 3-2
VINEMONT, Ala. -- It was a battle of the Eagles Thursday night as Vinemont hosted East Lawrence and this one went back-and-forth for the majority...
An autumnal boutique experience
CULLMAN, Ala. – While some dream of temperatures dropping and leaves beginning to change color, many are choosing to switch out wardrobes and freshen...
Obituary: Neal McCay
Funeral Service for Neal McCay, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023, at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church...
Obituary: Donald Ray Brown
Donald Ray Brown, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 18, 1958, to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County dispatcher, deputy dead in apparent murder-suicide
Updated Sept. 7 at 8:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) dispatch shift supervisor was killed and a CCSO deputy took...
SRO program board hosts special-called meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program governing board on Wednesday met for a special-called meeting to discuss program changes...
Local law enforcement reports calm Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry were both happy to report that the Labor Day weekend...
Main library branch reopens
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System finally reopened its doors to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 5,...
Obituary: Edna Mae Stricklin
Funeral services for Edna Mae Stricklin, 88, of Bremen, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sep. 8, 2023 at Ryans Creek Baptist Church. She will...
ADMH: September is National Recovery Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use...
Obituary: Katheryn Goodwin Yeager
Funeral Service for Katheryn Goodwin Yeager, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Iva Mae Smith
Iva Mae Smith, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023. Iva was born in Cullman, Alabama on March 8,...
Obituary: Maxwell Waylan Ratcliff
Maxwell Waylan Ratcliff, 24, passed away Sept. 2, 2023. He was born Feb. 21, 1999 as the Beloved son of Johnathan and Andrea Ratcliff;...
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Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
