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Rodeo dinner draws 700-plus; event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 700 people came out to a dinner Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024, at Cotton Creek Warehouse downtown ahead of...
‘It’s a simple act that brings immense joy’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the two weeks left before Christmas, the City of Hanceville will be delivering more than 700 Christmas cards to local...
Pair O’ Docs Farm 2024 Christmas Festival coming Dec. 14
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Farm will host its Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1-6 p.m.
Manager Gabby Abbott said this is...
McDearmond gets 2 99-year sentences in 2023 funeral home shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orie Shannon McDearmond of Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 11, received two 99-year sentences in connection to a shooting at Cullman Funeral...
Local law enforcement, DA, Troopers talk traffic safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Alabama State Troopers took part in a...
Fairview Elementary holding Winter Coat and Shoe Drive
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School is holding its Winter Coat and Shoe Drive. Donations will be collected through Dec. 19, and distributed Dec....
‘I wanted to help them in this mission’
DA donates equipment to help CCSO monitor sex offenders
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Dec. 5, donated equipment to...
Chick-fil-A hosting Christmas events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chick-fil-A Cullman is hosting a pair of Christmas events soon.
“Cookies & Milk with Santa Cow” will take place on Tuesday, Dec....
Enon Baptist Church Children’s Christmas Program this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. - Enon Baptist Church in Vinemont will host its Children’s Christmas Program this Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
Nursery Sunday School...
Hele Bowls hosting canned food drive, free Christmas meal
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hele Bowls is hosting a canned food drive now through Dec. 16, to benefit The Link of Cullman County.
Owner Sarah Morrow...
Cullman man struck, killed by vehicle Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 1, around 6:20 p.m. in Cullman.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick ...
Spilling the tea on a great new eatery
The Olive House — home of Chat & Chew, Sunday Tea Time — opened its doors to the public on Sept. 3, 2024.
Owners Roger...
Senior spotlight: 95 years of living life to the fullest
Military veteran and Vinemont man Robert Doty, lovably known as Mr. Bob in his neighborhood, shared his knowledge and experience from his 95 years...
Practice safety awareness this holiday season
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has some seasonal safety tips for the community to help with safer driving, shopping and overall home preparedness this...
Keep your pets safe this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control asks that pet owners be responsible and take care of their animals all year, but especially during...
Cullman Christian School holding ‘Feed the Need’ event and serve day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School will be holding a “Feed the Need” event and serve day on Tuesday, Nov. 26, packing 10,000 meals,...
Good Hope ag students make, sell Christmas trees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Ag Department crafted and sold decorative Christmas trees built by the students recently - with...
‘Show them they’re loved and remembered during the holiday season’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is looking to make the holiday season a little brighter for local nursing home and assisted living...
2nd annual Falkville Christmas Parade set for Dec. 9
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The second annual Falkville Christmas Parade will take place Monday, Dec. 9, beginning at 7 p.m.
President of the Christmas Parade committee...
Vinemont hosting senior Christmas event Dec. 16
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is hosting a free senior citizen Christmas fellowship event on Monday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m.-1...
(Update) 2 dead following multivehicle crash; man charged with manslaughter
Updated Nov. 21, 2024, at 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people are dead and another has been charged with reckless manslaughter following a multivehicle...
Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse’s 9th annual Veterans Day Thanks-Giving Appreciation Dinner coming Nov. 25
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse’s ninth annual Veterans Day Thanks-Giving Appreciation Dinner will take place Monday, Nov. 25, from noon-6 p.m....
Small Business Christmas Market coming Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Christmas Market is coming to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The Pink Boot Boutique...
Save the date! 35th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade coming Dec. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 35th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at noon.
Hanceville Civitan Club Event and Media...
Need to mail a letter to the North Pole?
Santa’s mailbox posted at Vinemont Town Hall
VINEMONT, Ala. - Looking for a place to drop a line to Santa? Santa’s mailbox is posted at...
Run, Run Rudolph!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation hosted its inaugural Run, Run Rudolph Fun Run Friday night to kick off the 21st Annual...
Healthy holiday recipes
Holly, jolly, healthy and hearty is the way to go with meal options this holiday season.
Looking for a change-up for your normal Thanksgiving and...
Brown sentenced to 80 years for parking deck murder of Ramos
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christopher Dean Eugene Brown, 22, was sentenced to 80 years on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for the murder of Roberto Juarez Ramos,...
Jones Chapel VFD gets new ladder truck
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department received its new ladder truck on Oct. 17.
Chief Clint Thrasher said the ladder...
Fairview honors local veterans
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 8. Teacher and program organizer Whitney Haynes said there...
‘We hope to make this Thanksgiving a little brighter’
Hele Bowls to serve up free Thanksgiving plates
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thanksgiving, local restaurant Hele Bowls will be opening its doors to provide free...
4 simple ways to stay healthy this holiday season
*Anytime you are beginning a new workout regimen or program, always have clearance or consult with your doctor if you have any pre-existing cardiac...
West Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with two performances by its fifth graders.
Military veteran and...
Cullman Fire Rescue responds to house fire in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a house fire shortly after 8:45 Thursday night, Nov. 7.
According to Fire Chief Darren Peeples,...
Fairview’s Little Free Library opens
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A Little Free Library is officially open in Fairview, thanks to a local woman’s initiative.
Stephanie Sprouse raised $600 for the completion...
Reserve your spot for annual Senior Christmas Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) will host its annual Senior Christmas Party for Cullman County residents 55 and older...
Restoring Women Outreach opens 5th area home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach on Tuesday, Oct. 29, hosted an open house for Destiny House, the newest of its homes...
CPD Trunk or Treat sees largest crowd to-date
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thousands of people lined up for the annual Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Joey Duncan...
Jones Chapel VFD hosting Halloween (and more) event Oct. 31
‘This is going to be an exciting night of several fun and educational things going on’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire...
Sportsman Lake Park preparing for 22nd annual Winter Wonderland event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Cullman...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role...
Dodge City Traditions Bank robbery suspect caught
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. - The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Jimenez, 32, of Jefferson County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following the report of...
Bremen man killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West...
Library group raises money for building fund
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System hosted a bake sale recently, sponsored by The Friends of the...
Pumpkin Painting Contest this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Pumpkin Painting Contest at the Cullman County Public...
HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar will be held at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HAY Mamas...
‘Run, Run Rudolph’ coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will play host location to the “Run, Run Rudolph” Fun Run to kick off the holiday season on...
Local businesses, organizations collecting supplies for hurricane victims
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple donation drop-off sites for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims are located across Cullman County.
R.E. Garrison is one business that...
Guy Hunt Library hosting book signing with Marlena Smith Oct. 24
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt Library has a special event lined up for Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. – a special...
Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...
Wallace State CDL scholarships available
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar coming to Cullman this November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November.
Owner...
Jones Chapel VFD getting ladder truck
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a ladder truck this fall.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher said the truck...
Hope Horses receives $10K boost from Ag Commissioner Pate
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate this week visited local nonprofit Hope Horses, presented the organization with $10,000.
Pate said...
CPD hosts 5 German police officers for STAR program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the Cullman Police Department this week hosted five German police officers who are participating in the...
Little Free Library coming to Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at...
Suspect identified in shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney’s Office in a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 4, identified the...
Business spotlight: Local attorney leaving her mark
A Cullman woman and attorney is looking to leave her mark on the community and surrounding areas. Palmer Law Firm Owner and Attorney Tonya Palmer...
Business spotlight: Cabin Fever opens 5th location in Cullman County
Cabin Fever Beverages this year opened its fifth location in Cullman County. The new location is on U.S. Highway 278 in East Point –...
Maddux sentenced to 99 years in murder of stepfather
CULLMAN, Ala. – William Thomas Maddux, 34, of Cullman County, on Sept. 3, 2024, was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the Nov....
Local volunteer fire departments in need of volunteers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Local volunteer fire departments are actively recruiting volunteers.
Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently shared the need for men and women...
CCSO, CPD share Labor Day Weekend safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Labor Day Weekend, and local law enforcement is reminding Cullman County residents to be safe as summer comes to an...
Gypsy Soul: Eye for vintage, antiques and the unique
Lindsey Blackwood has a love for vintage furniture pieces, estate sales and all things unique. Now a Cullman resident after working in the missions field,...
Pink Boot Boutique’s Small Business Christmas Market coming in November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman woman and Pink Boot Boutique Owner Shayla Waldner had a vision to eventually host a Christmas market when she initially...
Business spotlight: Align Alabama and Dr. Nathan Lewis
Align Alabama’s Dr. Nathan Lewis, a Bremen native and Cullman resident, found himself supporting the principles of overall wellness and healing through chiropractic care...
Local agricultural business employing drone tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm recently partnered with retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and his crop spraying business Sky Spray...
2 graduate Drug Court program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Drug Court program recently announced two graduates of its program led by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd and...
AT&T strike continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of 20-30 people were posted along U.S. Highway 31 North near the old Quincy’s property, on strike citing unfair...
Coroner investigating death of Hanceville dispatcher
UPDATE: Kilpatrick has identified the dispatcher as Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, of Hanceville.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County coroner is investigating the death of...
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for personal gain
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain.
The dates...
Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22,...
Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman Lake Park
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.
Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things...
From serving to selling and everything in between
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bill Fisher spent 25 years and one month in law enforcement before retiring in September 2023.
Bill (called Mr. Bill by many)...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend.
The Cullman Police Department handled things...
CPD provides overnight update from Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South is rolling into its third and final day Saturday and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said Friday night...
Rock the South weather delay
According to the Cullman County EMA, there will be a 30-minute weather delay at Rock the South due to a lightning strike in the...
Local law enforcement reports smooth sailing through day 1 of Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shared that it’s been smooth sailing thus far through day one...
RTS press conference: ‘Have a plan and take precautions, but obey and respect the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office hosted a Rock the South press conference/safety meeting on Wednesday, July 17, at the CCSO Training...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times...
Maddux found guilty of 2017 murder of stepfather
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Friday, June 28, found William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, guilty of murder in the...
Focus on motorcycle safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer weather, there are more motorcyclists on the road, creating more opportunities for vehicle versus motorcycle wrecks.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...
Summer safety tips from local law enforcement, first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local law enforcement, public safety representatives and first responders have collaborated to create a list of ways to practice safety in...
Trials begin in 2017, 2021 homicide cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jury selection got underway Monday, June 24, 2024, in the trial of William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, in the...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
Jones Chapel VFD to receive drinking water from Anheuser-Busch program
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received confirmation that Anheuser-Busch will be sending a large quantity of drinking water...
Annual City vs. County Blood Drive set for June 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual City vs. County Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
To donate for the...
Ashley Mercantile opening new location in Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Mercantile Owners Ryne and Heather Ashley on Thursday, June 6, announced the late-summer opening of a second location, which will be...
Hands-free law grace period ends June 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grace period for Alabama’s hands-free driving law, which went into effect in June 2023, will end June 15, according to...
All the rage: Pop-up boutique shopping
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five locally owned businesses came together on Sunday to host a pop-up sale at Doug Doggett Jewelers.
Two business owners there were...
Update: US Marshals locate fugitive
Updated June 18, 2024, at 6:20 p.m.
The U.S. Marshals Service located and apprehended fugitive Rodney Dale Kilgore today in Birmingham. Kilgore was wanted on...
