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CR 222 repairs continue today
CULLMAN, Ala. - County Road 222 near the Exit 305 Interstate 65 interchange has been a problem area for the Cullman County Commission and...
Little Pink Dress raises $70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its largest annual fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, on Oct. 1, at the...
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder...
Let’s ride, witches
Les Dames Witches Ride coming Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday, Oct. 20, will see myriad “witches” descend on downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District – for...
CAPNA weatherization assistance program applications open now
DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...
Unmet quorum forces Vinemont Council to reschedule October meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...
Tricks and treats and candy galore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....
Monster veggies take over Exhibit Hall 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Exhibit Hall 2 is one of the first stops upon entering the Cullman County Fair. Known as the Agriculture Hall, the...
Birds beware: Scarecrows on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Hello fall, you gourd-geous thing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a favorite time for many because of fall festivals, holidays and family gatherings and trips to the pumpkin patch...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
Little Pink Dress Benefit sees sold-out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....
11th Annual Bass Fest this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...
Op-Ed: Your child is not going pro
Youth football has changed in the past handful of years. Gone are the days of “Good game!” and “We will work harder next time.”...
41st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition sees area bands and halftime shows
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...
Dodge City Tattoo Company to hold 3rd annual Halloween and Horror Art Market Oct....
DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...
SouthernStyle CrossFit Benefit Competition and Car Show Oct. 19
ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...
United Way cuts ribbon on new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...
Cullman County Fair begins Oct. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hay People have arrived; the crisp air is soon to follow and fall is alive in Cullman. With the changing...
City of Cullman proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However,...
Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall...
CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges
CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase,...
Cullman County Commission discusses remodel, 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – During the work session preceding the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Facilities and Equipment Manager Shane Bailey...
Local family’s home devastated by lightning
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family is left clinging to threads of normalcy after an intense lightning strike devastated their home.
On Friday night, Sept....
CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget....
Willkommen to Cullman Oktoberfest: Oct. 3-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman is a small town filled with rich German history woven into the very fabric of its culture. Col. John G....
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on...
Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner &...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point...
‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring....
Cullman Electric Cooperative and CoBank award $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last week, two Cullman County’s nonprofits were awarded generous checks totaling $20,000 from Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) and CoBank’s Sharing Success...
Jones Chapel Community Day sees large turnout
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) hosted its annual Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 8.
JCVFD’s Lindsey Bryant said, “Almost...
Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and,...
United Way Day of Caring coming Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10. The day brings volunteers...
New programs at downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is known for books, fun and its weekly community programs...
Cullman Community Band to begin rehearsals Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band (CCB) is gearing up to begin its fall season on Monday, Sept. 9, and is looking for...
Empty Bowls 2025 seeking volunteers with full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Empty Bowls of Cullman County is one of the largest annual fundraisers for Cullman Caring for Kids. The annual dinner of...
Jones Chapel Community Day to be held Sept. 8
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - For the third year, the Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) will host Community Day, this year on Sept. 8...
Tater-tastic!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The air held a crispness on Labor Day, Monday morning, Sept. 2, as Cullman County Parks and Recreation opened the second...
The Link, West Elementary library receive Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Link of Cullman County, as well as the West Elementary School library recently received grants from the Dollar...
Library celebrates young writers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library held a series of events, contests and activities as part of its Summer...
Bethsadia VFD seeking nominations for board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is seeking nominations for those who want to serve on its board of directors. These...
Commission on Aging seeking meal delivery volunteers for homebound seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging operates seven full-time senior centers in the area: Colony, Crane Hill, Cullman, Fairview, Hanceville, Holly...
Alzheimer’s Association aims to increase support in community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a roundtable discussion recently to help identify potential volunteers and community partners for...
Timeless Homeschool Events roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Timeless Homeschool Events (T.H.E.) Cullman has been providing opportunities for homeschool students in the area to meet and mingle with peers...
Grace Episcopal Church kicks off 36th year of cheeseballs at tasting tea
CULLMAN, Ala. - The women of Grace Episcopal Church have been deep in planning, preparations and cream cheese for their annual cheeseball fundraiser. For...
Stu’s Crew sees 40 participants for basketball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Head Basketball Coach Stu Stuedeman, along with his team of CHS Varsity Basketball players hosted the inaugural...
United Way releases new food resource location list and schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently released an updated list of food resources in the area. With the emergence of...
SHE Collective to host SHEGathers Aug. 26
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church and its small group SHE Collective are preparing for its largest “small” group gathering to date. The group,...
Good Samaritan to host Open House ahead of 20th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Sunday, Aug. 25, residents will have the opportunity to step inside one of the area’s nonprofits, the Good Samaritan Health...
Third Rock Revivals outfitting vintage lovers locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local traveling vintage shop is taking Cullman by storm and procuring vintage clothing and vinyl records for the sustainable fashion...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools...
Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along...
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and...
Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve...
Commission approves purchase of road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged...
St. Paul’s inaugural golf tournament set for Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host its inaugural golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Golfers and teams are...
Kerry Watson will not seek re-election to Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner for District 1, Kerry Watson, announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, that he will not seek re-election in 2026. He...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...
West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block...
First Source for Women to host inaugural Tinsel & Timber event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit First Source for Women (FSFW) on Thursday, Nov. 14, will host a new fundraiser, Tinsel & Timber. The event...
Cullman Regional Airport partners with U.S. Department of Energy for UAS atmospheric collection operations
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport has been working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility...
Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA grant
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new...
2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground.
The...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated...
Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and...
Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals:...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...
MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update...
By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday...
Hanceville council schedules public hearing considering tattoo studios
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the last meeting of the Hanceville City Council on July 11, the council tabled discussions on updating the City’s current...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s...
New school year: Open house info
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following...
Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the...
The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway
CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery...
APTAT on the Road stops in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) on the Road made a stop at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center on Tuesday,...
Vinemont Council holds special-called meeting to discuss pending litigation
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at which the council went into executive session to...
Meet Kenneth Cornelius, new director of Cullman County Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) has a new director following the retirement of former director Doug Davenport. Brought on in...
County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts...
Commission talks road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the July 16 meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner updated the commissioners on the state...
Berlin Farmers Market hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Tractor Show
BERLIN, Ala. - On Saturday, July 13, attendees gathered at the Berlin Farmers Market for a morning of fun, fresh produce and old tractors,...
Rock the South…safely
CULLMAN, Ala. - What has been dubbed the “Biggest Party in the South” is set to return to the backroads and county turns of...
Cullman County is preparing to Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South is only days away. That means Cullman County will soon be crawling with sparkly cowboy boots and over-the-top...
Service Industry Night at Dodge City Tattoo Saturday, July 20
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Service industry workers, start saving tips now, because Dodge City Tattoo Company (DCTC) is planning to host an exclusive event...
Parkside Outreach Program to host Back-to-School Bash Saturday, July 27
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is gearing up for its third annual Back-to-School Bash. This family friendly event will feature a host...
‘I’m just trying to raise my family the way I know how’
Tattoo artist seeking to open shop in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the Hanceville City Council meeting on Thursday, July 11, a resident addressed the...
CCBOE increases extracurricular supplements, approves contracts for new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the monthly meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), the board discussed and approved newly increased supplements for...