PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pull away to defeat Addison 88-65
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After cutting down the nets in Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, Good Hope was back at Wallace State Wednesday night for...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope tops No. 1 Lauderdale County 55-46
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After collecting their third straight county championships at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned to Wallace...
Obituary: Billy Thomas Sterling
Billy Thomas Sterling, age 93, of the Sardis Community, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham.
He was born July...
Obituary: Laura Denise Stuckey
Laura Denise Stuckey, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 57. Ms. Stuckey was born in Michigan, on...
Obituary: Richard Lee Sizemore
Richard Lee Sizemore, age 70, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Richard was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that placed at nationals
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney...
All-County Cheerleaders recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many Cullman County student athletes were honored at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Friday night, Jan. 26.
Several local cheerleaders were named...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play as a family and as a team’: Fairview’s Kailyn Redding...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview freshman Kailyn Redding represents the Aggies in both track & field and volleyball and she’s coming off great seasons in...
ACES: Is nicotine pouch use the next vaping?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League to news networks and social media, nicotine pouches have made...
Forever Wild Board commits to feral hog mitigation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Forever Wild Land Trust (FWLT) is preparing for its first meeting of the year on Feb. 1, 2024, in...
7th annual Hanceville Irish Festival set for March 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As the weather warms up and spring makes its way to Alabama, several communities in Cullman are gearing up for fun...
Obituary: Ronald Elbert Mann
Ronald Elbert Mann, born on May 25, 1947 in Cullman passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the age of 76 surrounded by...
Obituary: Marion Lynn-Parker
Funeral services for Marion Lynn-Parker, 81, of Bremen, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Bremen Baptist Church. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: James Lynn Daniel
Arrangements for James Lynn Daniel, age 67, Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Daniel was born...
Obituary: Michael Patrick Dye
Funeral service for Michael Patrick Dye, age 49, of Logan, is Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Holly Pond man charged with possession, dissemination of child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was arrested by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation Thursday, Jan. 25.
Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, is charged...
Local man arrested for child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested by the State Bureau of Investigation on Thursday, January 25.
Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, of Holly Pond...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recent arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office include:
Jan. 25
Deputies executed a warrant on Bradford Neal Meeks, who is currently...
#BartonStrong event raises over $20K to benefit Jack Aces rider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday, Jan. 27, saw more than 1,000 attendees come out to Brick Haven to show support for Jack Aces Motorcycle Club...
Good Hope High Scholars Bowl headed to nationals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Scholars Bowl is headed to Chicago to compete for the national title at the National...
Vinemont Bunny Trail coming this Easter
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont unveiled a new addition to its Christmas celebrations in 2023: a tinsel trail around the perimeter...
Faith: The Gathering at Karma’s Coffee House
The back room of Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman’s Warehouse District is bustling with customers stuck in deep conversation, visiting with friends and waiting...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Cullman handles Decatur 71-43, Lady Bearcats rally to win 57-48
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Monday night to host a pair of big area games against Decatur and both...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins
Jordan Christopher Wilkins, age 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and...
Obituary: Gerald Brown
Gerald Brown, age 91, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Gerald was born on Aug. 1932, to Samuel Harma Brown...
Obituary: Douglas Gamble
Graveside services for Douglas Gamble, 85, of Hayden, will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Misty Annette Dempsey
Misty Annette Dempsey, 39, of Double Springs, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1984. Misty’s world revolved...
Obituary: Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield
Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield, 46 of Arab, Died Saturday Jan. 27, 2924 at his residence.
Jason was born Aug. 10, 1977 in Marshall County,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘When you work together, nothing can stop you’: Fairview’s Ralie Gaines recaps...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview junior volleyball player Ralie Gaines completed her third season on the JV team and has had a great experience so...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently include:
Jan. 11
Deputies arrested Christopher Lee Gamel, 35, of Arab, on a...
UA Million Dollar Band, with 3 local members, shines in Rose Bowl Parade
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band performed in the Rose Bowl parade on New Year's Day. Dr. Ken Ozzello,...
Education notes
University of the Cumberlands
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to...
Cullman Primary Care joins Complete Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Primary Care has joined the Complete Health primary care group. The acquisition brings Complete Health's total locations in Alabama to...
Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins
Jordan Christopher Wilkins, 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and Wanda...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Steele
Funeral Service for Ronald Dale Steele, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Linda Jean Walmsley
Funeral service for Linda Jean Walmsley, age 78, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
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...
Victim Services welcomes Jessica Atchley as interim executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Atchley as interim executive director. With an impressive background in leadership...
Pre-registration open for CCPS Pre-K program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pre-registration is officially open for the Alabama First Class Pre-K program at Cullman City Primary School for the 2024-2025 school year.The...
Cullman 911 thanks community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The week of Jan. 15-19 was one for the books. An unprecedented freeze sent the county into a tailspin; freezing rain...
Garden and garnish with Alabama Extension’s Harvest of the Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — This year, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Grow More, Give More program is helping gardeners in a brand-new way. Each...
Owner says water restored at West Point Place
WEST POINT, Ala. - Residents of West Point Place, a small, locally owned mobile home community, said that since around Jan. 14, their homes...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs....
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim County Championship with 69-55 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point battled it out in Saturday night’s final County Championship Game and the Raiders put together a...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs West Point 60-39 to win 3rd straight county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the third consecutive season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders are Cullman County Champions. Good Hope built a 34-22 lead in...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges West Point 33-28 to claim back to back county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in Saturday’s second county title game and for the second consecutive season, the Aggies are JV...
Obituary: Jerry Loyal Blair
Funeral service for Jerry Loyal Blair, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Raiders capture county title with 43-32 win over Cold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday the Cullman County Tournament with the JV Girls finals between Good Hope and Cold Springs and...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Jan. 25, proclaimed the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman....
Hanceville council sets hearing for potential new subdivision
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Hanceville City Council discussed a potential new subdivision, which would require rezoning and...
United Way hosting 2nd annual ‘Spread the Love’ communitywide food drive, requesting drop-off locations
CULLMAN, Ala. – With dwindling stocks at local food banks, the United Way of Cullman County has stepped in for its second annual “Spread...
Hanceville dispatchers enjoying newly renovated office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department dispatch crew is finally settling into their newly renovated space this week; new chairs and consoles, along...
Sinkhole discovered on County Road 222
CULLMAN, Ala. - On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 26, a large sinkhole was discovered along the shoulder of County Road 222. The roadway...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to county finals with 51-44 win over Holly...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point met in Friday night’s final county tournament game with a spot in Saturday’s championship game on...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top Fairview 58-42, advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders faced off against Fairview in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal and after a tight first...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point topples Good Hope 49-44, advances to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point clashed with Good Hope in Friday night’s second JV Boys semifinal game at the Cullman County Tournament and after...
Obituary: Ben Andrew Hoenig
Ben Andrew Hoenig, age 92, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Folsom Center in Cullman. A...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to JV Boys finals with 47-34 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day four at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between Fairview and Vinemont. The Aggies...
Obituary: Jerry Michael Simmons
Jerry Michael Simmons, age 72, of Logan passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret)
Memorial for Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret), age 78, of Cullman, is Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church in...
Obituary: Christine Yates
Christine Yates, age 73, of Cullman, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Mrs. Yates was born Oct. 12, 1950, to Bascom...
Obituary: Howard Luther Holmes
Howard Luther Holmes, age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
A celebration of life visitation for Howard will be held...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
First Source for Women in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unplanned pregnancies can leave some women and families in need of help. For those unprepared parents in Cullman County who are...
‘It was a door that needed to be opened’
Cullman Lions Club has first female member
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some residents may only know the Cullman Lions Club as the “people at the fair,”...
Cullman Library Board discusses increased security following recent trespass
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Library Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to discuss potential new security measures on the heels of a...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth named Gatorade Player of the Year
CHICAGO (January 26, 2024) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ethan Edgeworth of Cold Springs...
Cullman City Council praises response to winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday offered praise for the response of multiple City departments to last week’s ice storm, noting...
Logan man killed in wreck
Updated Jan. 26, 2024, at 8:50 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Logan man died in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, Jan. 25, just after 12:40...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to county finals with 57-38 win over Cold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We capped off Thursday night’s county tournament action with a semifinal battle between West Point and Cold Springs and the Lady...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 77-56 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Vinemont clashed in the county tournament’s first varsity semifinal game Thursday night and after a back and forth...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope pulls away to top Holly Pond 38-27, advances to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders squared off against the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond in the JV Girls semifinals Thursday night...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Flooding rain threat continues with severe storms possible today and Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – Radar estimates that widespread 2-4 inches with isolated spots over five inches fell through 5 am near and west of I-65,...
Pet of the week: Take a walk with Walker James
CULLMAN, Ala– Walker James, an approximately 2-year-old male Husky with a rustic ebony and cream coat and stunning heterochromatic eyes, is available for adoption...
Cullman City School Board honors Gunter, Bowen
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board recognized two educators as 2024 Teachers of the Year at its regular meeting that had been...
Obituary: Mary Jane Irons
Funeral services for Mary Jane Irons, 82, of Hanceville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 68-42 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Cold Springs clashed in Wednesday night’s final county tournament matchup with a spot in the varsity boys’ semifinals...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont takes 41-38 thriller over Holly Pond to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond and Vinemont battled it out in Wednesday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and it came down...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges West Point 41-35 to advance to JV Girls...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county tournament resumed play at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday night, and we tipped things off with a...
Obituary: Edwin L Buckelew
Edwin L Buckelew, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.
A visitation for Edwin will be held Friday, Jan. 26,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Price Dovel
Graveside service for Shirley Ann Price Dovel, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Hillview Cemetery,...
Obituary: Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair
Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair, 76, of Hanceville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 in Falkville Health and Rehab.
Violet was born Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1947...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADCRN’s Blankenship testifies before House Committee about impact of GOMESA funds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - At the request of Alabama Representative Jerry Carl (R) and the House Natural Resources Committee, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship traveled to...
Flooding rain, storms into weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain and thunderstorms ahead of a line of storms will move across the state from this morning through evening with several...
Valentine’s Celebration at Stone Bridge Farms Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Planning ahead for an intimate, upscale date night experience this Valentine’s Day? Find a sitter for the children and slip on...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances to semifinals with 62-59 OT win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A varsity boys’ matchup between the Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs capped Tuesday night’s county tournament action and four quarters...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point earns 56-44 win over Fairview, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity matchup of the night, West Point and Fairview duked it out for a spot in Thursday night’s...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point routs Holly Pond 58-13 to advance to JV Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Holly Pond met in the opening round of the JV Boys tournament Tuesday night and the Warriors dominated...
Obituary: Miguelina Altagracia Almonte
A Funeral Mass for Miguelina Altagracia Almonte, 40, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m., Friday January 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Visitation for...
Obituary: Sammie Lyn Needham
Sammie Lyn Needham, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Jan. 22, 2024, at the age of 65. Mr. Needham was born...
Obituary: Emileen P. Tolbert
Funeral service for Emileen P. Tolbert, age 88, of Vinemont, will be Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church,...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos top Fairview 58-32, advance to JV semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Tournament got back underway at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, and we tipped things off...
Obituary: Mary Jane Stancil
Graveside service for Mary Jane Stancil, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery...
Obituary: Bradley Junior Sapp
Funeral service for Bradley Junior Sapp, age 49, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon FCM Church,...
Obituary: DeWayne Eliot Heine
DeWayne Eliot Heine, age 55, was born to Pam Heine Carter in Minneapolis, MN on Nov. 3, 1968. He went to his heavenly home...























































































































