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Welcome Homestead hosting classes
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Welcome Homestead, a locally owned regenerative farm and health store in Baileyton, is hosting classes for the community.
Owners Michael and Jaclyn...
West Point Scholars Bowl fundraiser to feature local musicians
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl Team will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Jan.17, in the school auditorium. The...
Honey Baked Ham holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Honey Baked Ham held a grand opening event Saturday, Dec. 13, with the first 50 guests in line receiving free...
Shop with a Cop: ‘What it’s all about’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, took place Saturday, Dec. 13. Officers took local...
‘One of the most rewarding experiences’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted over 1,700 kids at the special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...
EMA: Be prepared for this weekend’s cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said residents should be prepared for dangerously cold weather this weekend. EMA Director Tim...
Judge Greg Nicholas retiring
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas is retiring after serving 20 years in the Alabama court system. In the 32nd...
Outback opens in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. -The ribbon was cut on the brand-new Outback Steakhouse in north Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of...
CCSO hosts sponsor dinner ahead of this weekend’s rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday night at Cotton Creek Warehouse, ahead of this...
Falkville hosts 27th annual Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville hosted its 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Jack McCaig...
Hanceville library hosting multiple events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville has a host of community events scheduled in December, January and into February.
Library Manager...
Local officers complete SWAT training
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department officers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed SWAT Level 3 Hostage Rescue training. Cullman Police Chief Joey...
‘Together, we make a difference’: Brandin’ Iron reflects on another successful veterans dinner
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse in West Point has been hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner honoring local veterans for a decade....
Warming stations: What you need to know
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across the county during winter months, warming stations are available for community members.
In the city, the designated warming shelter is the...
(Updated) Cullman woman charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person
Updated with mugshot Dec. 5, 2025, at 5:19 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local woman has been indicted on charges of first-degree financial exploitation of...
Vinemont man facing child pornography charges
VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Omar Blas Hernandez, 32, was arrested Dec. 2, by Cullman County Sheriff’s...
CCSO hosting rodeo sponsor dinner Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at...
Cullman Senior Center in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman. Cullman County Commission on Aging...
CCSO’s annual rodeo returns Dec. 12-13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13. Cullman County Sheriff Matt...
Shop with a Cop coming Dec.13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department will host its 12th annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13.
CPD Community Relations Officer Adam...
Falkville’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 8
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.
Parade Event Planner and...
Falkville’s 27th annual Christmas in the Park happening Dec. 7
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville and Community Pride will host their 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7,...
Cullman Housing Authority hosting Christmas movie event Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at...
Local entrepreneur hosts 2nd Small Business Christmas Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks,...
Fairview Elementary Aggie Ambassadors collect more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.
Cullman...
Winter Wonderland: ‘This is going to be the best and biggest year yet’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius...
23rd annual Winter Wonderland display opens Thursday at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m....
Designer Bag Bingo brings in $55K
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County raised over $55,000 at its annual Designer Bag Bingo event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday,...
7th annual Christmas at the Grotto opens Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Ave Maria Grotto.
Ave...
Jubilee hosting Singo Bingo fundraiser for Wallace State Singers Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host a Singo Bingo night on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the...
Adopt a local senior this holiday season!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will be making local seniors’ Christmas seasons extra special through “Santa for Seniors,” a program...
Triple threat Cullman Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year, attendees will be able to enjoy an all-in-one experience at the seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto, Cullman Christkindlmarkt...
Whaley, Rainwater, Golden honored at Super Citizen ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – A special event was held at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman on Wednesday, Nov. 12: the Super Citizen Culmination Ceremony. Three...
Rasco, Twilley win senior crowns
CULLMAN, Ala. – The crown(s) returned Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, when, for the first time since 2019, the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was...
CHS Theatre’s ‘Scrooge the Musical’ coming Nov. 14-15, 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre will stage “Scrooge the Musical” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18, in...
Best in Show! CHS Theatre tops Trumbauer District 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Nov. 1, won Best In Show for its one-act performance of “Suite Surrender” at the Alabama...
HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show raises more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Automobile enthusiasts came out on a beautiful Saturday for the 39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show car, truck and motorcycle...
West Point cheerleaders headed to nationals
WEST POINT, Ala.- The West Point High School varsity cheerleading squad last month won first place at the UCA Space Center Regional in Huntsville....
West Elementary honors veterans with annual program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 7, with two shows put on by the school’s...
Love Like Lexi: Event highlights suicide prevention efforts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker recently attended the second annual Love Like Lexi Gala, which was held Thursday, Oct. 30,...
Cullman Housing Authority celebrates 2nd community garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority’s second local community garden, this on Vine Circle, is coming to life for residents.
Cullman Housing Authority Executive...
West Elementary to host Veterans Day program Nov. 5, 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary School will host its annual Veterans Day program for the community on Friday, Nov. 7, in the school gymnasium. There...
Wallace State Cares offers food pantry, more for students in need
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Cares is helping bridge the gap for students in need.
Wallace State Cares Director Christine Wiggins said the efforts are...
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is preparing to bring the magic of Christmas to children and families across Cullman County through its annual Curt’s...
The Link is asking for your help: ‘Cullman has always shown up’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is encouraging food, monetary and time donations to support needs across the community. Executive Director Melissa...
Chambers, animal shelter hosting fall pet adoption event Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is collaborating with Chambers Farm and Garden Supply for a fall adoption event on Saturday, Nov....
39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show coming Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show will have an array of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and all things in...
CPD Trunk or Treat coming Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is hosting its eighth annual Trunk or Treat in the CPD parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 28...
Cullman Elks Lodge launches Toys of Joy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently announced the launch of its Toys of Joy program, in partnership with the Cullman VFW.
Project Chair...
James Spann speaking at Agriplex homeschool event Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Spann will be the special guest at this month’s North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Homeschool event on Thursday, Nov. 6, from...
Local woman charged with murder in Simcoe-area shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the Oct. 15, 2025, shooting death of Jessy Hooper, 29,...
Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat, Hanceville Fall Frenzy happening this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival (FOTF) will host a citywide Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 26, from...
CCSO hosting free Public Safety & Awareness Training Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Public Safety & Awareness Training “in response to the recent surge in...
Agriplex expansion moving closer to completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is moving closer to the completion of its new Community Hub, which it began raising funds for...
Local man dies following shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man has died following a shooting that happened in the Simcoe area on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Cullman County Coroner...
Homeschool students enjoy fall book reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Local Branch Bookstore employee and reading enthusiast Samantha Sprouse recently hosted a fall book reading and coordinating craft day at Randall...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame to induct new class Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame will induct a new class on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft...
VFW and Auxiliary hosting pumpkin carving party Oct. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Auxiliary will host their third annual pumpkin carving party event on Thursday, Oct....
Cullman County EMA hosting 2-day grant-writing workshop Oct. 16-17
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with Grant Writing USA, is hosting a two-day grant management workshop for...
Little Pink Dress brings in $88K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, at Stone Bridge...
CASA shares fundraising need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA shared it is in desperate need of funds to be able to purchase goods to serve local families.
Program...
Hanceville library to host fire safety storytime Oct. 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire Chief Bart Absher will participate in a fire safety storytime on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at the...
More than 500 attend Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Oktoberfest Senior Day took place Friday, and organizers report more than 500 attended the event.
Cullman County Commission on Aging...
Oktoberfest 5K/10K races happening Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone is hosting the 18th year of the Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 8 a.m....
Commission on Aging hosting loaded barbecue potato fundraiser Oct. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host a loaded barbecue potato fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. in...
Cullman Ghost Walks coming in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Southern Ghost Girls will host four walking tours in Cullman in October.
Owner Lesley Ann Hyde said the Cullman Ghost...
‘The Crown Returns’: Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant coming Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Cullman County Pageant will take place at Fairview High School on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Pageant Director Gidget...
Victim Services announces new name: The Willow Path
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman held its fifth annual Masquerade Ball Thursday evening, Sept. 25, at Stone Bridge Farms. Not only did...
Small Business Christmas Market coming to Ag Center Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Christmas Market will welcome dozens of vendors and will take place at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center...
Every holiday together: Holiday Haus set for Oct. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host a Holiday Haus shopping event at the OmniPlex Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18,...
Goatoberfest coming this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will kick off this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations with Goatoberfest. There will be live music Friday, Sept. 26, starting...
Jubilee to host Oktoberfest themed wine and dine event
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar will host a German inspired Menu event for the public on Monday, Sept. 29 at 5:30...
2nd Amendment Gun Sales opens in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - A new firearm business, 2nd Amendment Gun Sales, opened its doors to the public on Sept. 13, in Vinemont.Owner Kimberlie Self...
Vinemont man arrested in connection with incident on CR 1101
Updated Sept. 18, 2025, at 1:04 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the shots-fired incident...
Student Eagles hosting Run for Life this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Student Eagles of Cullman will host a 5K and Joggers Mile on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at Randall...
4D Farm hosting rodeo event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s own one-stop venue for all things fall and fun, 4D Farm, is hosting a rodeo on Friday and Saturday,...
United Way Young Professionals hosting pickleball tournament Oct. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County's Young Professionals will host a pickleball tournament Saturday, Oct. 4, at Ingle Park.
State Farm Agency Owner...
Holly Pond firefighters participate in 9/11 Memorial Stair Challenge
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Challenge on Thursday, Sept. 11, in...
‘Their lives mattered. Their battles mattered. And they will never be forgotten.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past week, members of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Department of Veterans...
Judges share self-awareness series with area freshmen
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County judges set out to share a self-awareness program with local ninth-grade students nearly 12 years ago — and the...
Bernard Blues & BBQ: Rainy Saturday gives way to beautiful Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Although Saturday’s weather was less than ideal, the show went on, and on Sunday, Sept. 7, it was sunshine and blue...
Full house for Agriplex honey harvesting event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Around 30 people turned out for a sweet event at the North Alabama Agriplex recently – the Farm Kids Club Honey...
28th annual Falkville Fall Festival set for Oct. 11
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The 28th annual Falkville Fall Festival will be held in the downtown area of Falkville on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m.-2...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
’12 Angry Jurors’ auditions begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
‘He saved our son’s life’
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16,...
CCSO holds promotion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony honoring leadership and service on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the CCSO Training...
Chick-fil-A opening 2nd Cullman location in November
CULLMAN, Ala. – The second Chick-fil-A location in Cullman will open in mid-November, according to Director of Human Resources Breana Posey.
She said the new...
CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether...
Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...
Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming Aug. 14, 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...
Business spotlight: Cullman’s Branch Books 2
A family owned new and used bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books 2, in Cullman in 2024. Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
FAITH: Center Hill Baptist invites community to join choir
Center Hill Baptist Church in Hanceville recently made a public invite to the community to join choir rehearsals.
Center Hill’s pastor’s wife Angelyn Riggs said...
CPD arrests Falkville man for theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn...
Kenneth Cornelius announces candidacy for Cullman County revenue commissioner
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director, Hanceville City Councilman and local businessman Kenneth Cornelius has announced he will seek the Republican...
Crocker: Officer-involved shooting deemed justified
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Monday said he has determined an officer-involved shooting that took place July 19, 2025,...
