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Reed: Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in November
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed this week announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November decreased to...
Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress
HOOVER, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt this week officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
According to his announcement, he is...
Gentry officially qualifies for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has officially qualified to run for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Below is Gentry’s announcement:
“Today, I...
Registered sex offender allegedly using assumed name
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Cullman Police Department, a registered sex offender was arrested Jan. 1, 2026, at the Cullman Housing Authority following...
Gudger qualifies for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman has qualified for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4.
Below is Gudger’s announcement:
State Senator Garlan Gudger (R -...
Ivey: Alabama secures more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Dec. 29 announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Cullman County Democrats set qualifying period for 2026 election cycle
CULLMAN, Ala. - At a meeting earlier this month, the Cullman County Democrats Executive Committee approved the qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle....
Spanish classes coming to Shirley Burden Public Library this winter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on...
CHS cheer teams celebrate championship season, set sights on national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by...
Man from Arab dies after Christmas Eve ATV crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m....
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4
DANVILLE, Ala. – Republican JR Bowling has announced his candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4. The seat is currently held by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Cullman man charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20, charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Thomas Sawyer, 44, is also charged with unlawful...
Alabama DHR launches chipped EBT cards for SNAP and TANF benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources recently announced the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT...
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying Jan. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking the formal...
Cullman City Schools announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools on Friday announced its five Teachers of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
“These outstanding educators represent the...
City of Cullman supports Cullman City Schools capital improvement plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment...
Bentley, Hartline named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools on Wednesday, Dec. 17, surprised the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for the district.
Elementary Teacher of...
ALEA launches ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...
CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National...
Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month:...
Hayden man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Alabama State Troopers...
Bremen woman charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen woman as been charged with trafficking fentanyl. The Cullman Police Department said Kayla N. Graham, 32, was arrested Friday,...
AMRV celebrates grand opening of Jack’s in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council gathered with local leaders, state officials and community members recently...
Cullman Regional NICU welcomes 1st set of triplets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced the delivery of its first set of triplets since opening a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in...
Waterloo woman killed in Hwy. 157 crash; baby transported to hospital
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Waterloo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on Alabama...
2026 Festival of the Cranes coming Jan. 9-11
DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge...
ALEA reports 7 traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through...
Cullman City Schools honored with Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen its guidance counseling programs honored among the best in the state this past year, with several...
Eve Brantley named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026,...
Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...
Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...
Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...
Cullman City Schools Foundation launches ‘Paws for the Holidays’ giving campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has launched its “Paws for the Holidays” year-end giving campaign, inviting the Cullman community to...
Lockhart, Barnett named October CCBOE Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently congratulated Elizabeth Lockhart and Zane Barnett for being named the October Employees of the Month. Teacher of...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past...
Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...
Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...
ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...
St. Bernard student passes away at 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...
Chick-fil-A Cullman North to open Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. The restaurant will be led by Owner-Operator Randy...
Ginger Whitworth dies, prompting famous Alabama groundhog’s retirement
GRAYSVILLE, Ala. - Ginger Whitworth — the wonderfully eccentric, ditty-singing sidekick of Alabama’s beloved, weather-predicting groundhog, Smith Lake Jake — passed away on Nov....
ALEA: Stay alert as deer movement increases statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as...
CPD: 2 arrested for exploiting elderly
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department said two people have been arrested in connection with what it called an organized scam operation targeting...
PRO FISHING: Eva’s Anaya leads charge into 2026 Elite Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. — It was only last July when Fisher Anaya wrapped up his final high school tournament. Now, the 19-year-old is achieving his...
Tigers For Tomorrow celebrates 20 years in Alabama, announces major expansion, redevelopment plans
ATTALLA, Ala. - This month marks a milestone for Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain as the preserve celebrates 20 years in Alabama. Since...
Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award honoree
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School recently announced that Linda Kress Self has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IMPACT Award,...
Alabama DHR: Full November SNAP benefits being released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification Thursday morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service...
$13.7K grant awarded for improvements at West Point park
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Tim...
$15K grant awarded for restoration of Joppa Normal and Industrial Collegiate Building
JOPPA, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered with Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Heath...
Cullman elementary students build cranberry rafts in unique STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - As most folks gear up to use cranberries for Thanksgiving dinner later this month, elementary students at West Elementary and East...
Aurora IV and Wellness patients retain attorneys
CULLMAN, Ala. – Birmingham-area law firm Morris Haynes on Monday said it has been retained to represent patients of Cullman-based IV infusion clinic Aurora...
Local Farmers Federation helps raise funds for Ag Foundation
Cullman County Farmers Federation team participants in the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Skeet Shoot were, from left, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Brandon Woods, Brett Holmes...
CPRST earns national reaccreditation from CAPRA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) has earned national reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies...
Alabama DHR: November SNAP benefits update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification the night of Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from the U.S. Department of...
Marshall files suit against Cullman IV clinic for allegedly administering unapproved weight loss drugs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, Nov. 10, announced that the Cullman County Circuit Court granted his request for a...
Listerhill Credit Union breaks ground on new Cullman location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Listerhill Credit Union on Thursday, Nov. 6, broke ground on what it says will be a new, state-of-the-art branch in Cullman,...
Cullman’s Isaac Jackson named Small Business Employee of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cullman’s Isaac Jackson was named Small Business Employee of the Year during the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with...
2025 FCCLA All-County Sweet Potato Cook-Off showcases culinary talent
CULLMAN, Ala. - The warm aroma of sweet potatoes filled the air at the Cotton Creek Venue on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as students from...
Gudger details efforts to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Veterans Day approaches, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Thursday, Nov. 6, said he and his fellow...
Tim Wadsworth announces reelection bid for Alabama House District 14
ARLEY, Ala. – Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley on Monday announced his candidacy for reelection. Below is his announcement, in full:
House District 14 – Incumbent...
Ivey says she’s releasing $2M in emergency funds for 8 food banks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, Nov. 4, announced she is releasing $2 million of the State’s emergency funds to go towards eight...
CMS students get sneak peek at workplace options at career fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School students recently had an opportunity for some hands-on experience with some of the potential career options they could...
DAR recognizes first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized several groups in Cullman on National First Responders Day,...
November SNAP benefits suspended
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)...
Pumpkins on the loose in Cullman elementary STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools brought some fall-time flair to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum this month — just in...
Vinemont man indicted on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County grand jury has indicted 37-year-old Patrick Scott Herron of Vinemont on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance and...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa places in Miss University of Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Abby Sosa of Cullman was named fourth runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition on Oct. 10, at the Bama...
City School Board approves employee incentive pay
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide one-time incentive payments to all employees. The board said...
Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional this week announced Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Gonzalez earned his medical degree from the...
AARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review Coverage during Open Enrollment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the...
Cullman County man killed in early morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County man was killed in an early morning vehicle crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Michael P....
Cullman City Schools: 6th-grade students, programs to remain at East, West for remainder of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, announced that sixth-grade students and programs will remain at East and West Elementary...
Ellis, Sharpe named CCBOE/AmFirst Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently named Tiffiany Ellis and Melanie Sharpe September Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Tiffiany Ellis,...
Who are the ‘Hay People’? CCPS students learn about Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With the annual Oktoberfest celebration kicking off in Cullman, young Cullman City Schools students had the opportunity to learn a bit...
Hanceville man killed in early Friday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Hanceville man, according to Alabama...
Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy H. Oden announces re-election campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jeremy H. Oden recently announced his re-election campaign for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1.
Below is Oden’s announcement:
Alabama Public Service Commissioner...
Sheriff candidate Tim Creel hosting campaign event at VFW Saturday, Sept. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tim Creel, candidate for Cullman County Sheriff, is inviting the community to a special gathering in support of his campaign on Saturday,...
Hoover man pleads guilty in attempt to hire hitman to murder wife, 6 children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham area man has pleaded guilty to murder for hire as charged, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
Mohammad Mohammad, 64, of...
Covered Bridge Festival coming Oct. 11
ONEONTA, Ala. – With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and as a...
Cullman County students shine at FCCLA All-County Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The aroma of sizzling beef and the excitement of competition filled Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman on September 16, 2025, as...
Cullman youth volleyball team finishes undefeated, earns platinum bracket spot in regional youth volleyball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 6th Grade Cullman Gold volleyball team comprised of 6th-grade students from East Elementary School has finished the season undefeated in the...
State unemployment rate drops to 2.9%; Cullman County rate falls to 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed announced Friday, Sept. 19, that “Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 2.9%, down...
PEAK Awards: Visit Cullman named Organization of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman/Cullman County Tourism Bureau was recently named Organization of the Year by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) at the...
Les Dames of Cullman 4th Annual Witches Ride coming Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dust off your brooms and round up your crew — the Witches Ride is back for its fourth enchanting year! Hosted...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 Burgermeister Ball – Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Burgermeister Ball on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Abbey...
Bernard Blues & BBQ wraps up 9th annual festival with music, food and fierce...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ at St. Bernard Prep kicked off on Friday, Sept. 5 as artists and cook...
Sparking curiosity: STEM Day returns to CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual STEM Day at Cullman City Primary School returned the week of Sept. 8, with expanded stations and activations for...
Cullman man indicted on attempted murder charge in domestic violence incident
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man has been indicted on charges of first-degree domestic violence and attempted murder.
According to court records, the indictments against...
Free electric vehicle showcases coming soon in Cullman and Huntsville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A variety of electric vehicles will be on display and EV owners will be on hand to talk one on one with...
USPS Job Fair Sept. 12 in Cullman
Immediate openings for rural carrier associates and assistant rural carriers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United States Postal Service will hold a job fair in Cullman...
ALEA: 6 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to...
CHS marketing class using design to spotlight senior athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - For those who follow Cullman High School on social media, you may have noticed some new regular features popping up in...
Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke selected for ACCA leadership position
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association...
St. Paul’s hosting community Fall Festival Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is excited to welcome the community to its annual Fall Festival, happening on Sunday, Oct....
Greg to serve as liturgist, preacher for St. Paul’s German-language worship service Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announced this week it is honored to welcome back Reverend Dan Greg, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto...
