Small Business Spotlight: Daesy Chains
CULLMAN, Ala. - Daesy Chains is a local jewelry and craft business owned by Dae Scott. Her inventory features handcrafted, whimsical jewelry, crochet and...
Nature’s beauty and where to find it: Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park is widely known for its rock formations and waterfalls. It is roughly 70 acres of peace and tranquility – a perfect...
COLUMN: A Southern snow globe morning
I wish every boy could experience snow the way we do in the South. Since it’s a rare occurrence here, there’s a sense of...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allen Levi
Have you heard about “Theo of Golden?” If you have not, let me tell you, it is a fabulous book that is sweeping (if not the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman outlasts Hazel Green 55-53 to move on to Regionals for fourth...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After getting a hard-fought win in the Class 6A, Area 13 championship game at Jasper on Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats got the...
COLUMN: Icicle pickles and icicle pickleballs
I have decided, sometime in my not-as-young-as-I-once-was years, that I don’t like cucumbers. Well, at least I don’t like raw cucumbers. I’ve given them...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 14, 1946
From the files of Feb. 14, 1946
TO AND FRO
By EAGLE EYE
Would you like to know exactly what Valentines were like 86 years ago? If...
Get to know: Melissa Dew (Flourish of Cullman)
There is a sense of pride when we gather and support local nonprofits. Knowing people can be so selfless as to devote their lives...
When transparency matters: How Cullman County EMA is adapting to better serve our community
The following a guest article from Cullman County EMA Specialist Brent McDonald.
In emergency management, one thing has always remained constant: the responsibility to protect...
Hanceville Elementary honored as one of Alabama’s Most Improved Schools
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School was recognized Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting for an extraordinary accomplishment –...
Commission chooses local company to provide water and sanitation billing services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, unanimously approved an agreement with local company Computer Network...
‘I Love You Moore’: Book launch Saturday at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - A memoir by Cullman native Hunter Moore will debut at a community book launch on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon at...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope rolls past Fultondale 76-23 to move on to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Coming off of a dominating area championship win over West Morgan, the Good Hope Lady Raiders looked to clinch a...
Crimson Tide baseball to open the regular season at home against Washington State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama baseball is prepared to open the 2026 regular season at Sewell-Thomas Stadium against Washington State. The Crimson Tide owns a 3-1 mark...
No. 5 Auburn baseball opens 2026 season vs. Youngstown State
AUBURN, Ala. – No. 5 Auburn baseball opens its 2026 campaign with a three-game series against Youngstown State Friday through Sunday at Plainsman Park. First pitches are set for Friday...
Unique, low-pressure date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Looking for some unique ways to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Here are five date ideas for you and your partner that are low...
Good Hope council talks finances, more
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its Monday, Feb. 9, meeting discussed financial updates. The council reported that tax revenue...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Valentine’s Day on a budget
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day together without breaking the bank?
Things to do
Have a game night with board games and card games you...
Obituary: Philip Arthur Creel
Philip Arthur Creel, age 88, of Cullman County, Alabama, passed away on February 11, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. He was...
Obituary: Carolyn Annette Parker Jett
Funeral services for Carolyn Annette Parker Jett, 69, of Bremen will be 12 p.m. Saturday February 14th at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church. Burial will...
Obituary: Ralph Arnold Freeman
Ralph Arnold Freeman, 84, of Greeneville, TN, passed February 12, 2026.
He retired from Western Auto and Oil Express. He was a Baptist.
He was a...
Obituary: Marcen Phillips
Marcen Phillips, 90, of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Hanceville Nursing Home.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Editorial: Valentine’s Day and the performance of love
Every Feb. 14 arrives with the same confidence, dressed in red, trailing balloons, chocolate and the unmistakable belief that it is doing the Lord’s...
Low-End Severe Weather Event Possible Sunday
CLANTON – Friday, 8:00 am, February 13, 2026
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state after sunrise Sunday,...
Chipped EBT cards rolling out statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced Alabama EBT cardholders will be receiving new, chip-enabled EBT cards.
After a successful pilot program...
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.
CULLMAN, Ala....
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🌸🍓 Spring is calling, Cullman! Our Feb.–April Community Matters is here — packed with can’t-miss events, weekend ideas and hometown stories you’ll...
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.
Phones
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...
APLICATIONS
Vinemont Town Council appoints Ross Campbell to vacant seat
VINEMONT, Ala. —The Vinemont Town Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 3, heard nominations and appointed Ross Campbell to the open seat...
