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New summer EBT benefits coming to families with eligible school children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) plans to distribute Alabama...
Doyle announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heather Doyle has announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for...
Fight the bite: Protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As mosquito season ramps up, the Alabama Department of Public Health urges all residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves...
Britton announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education Place 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark Britton has announced his candidacy for Place 5 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Place 5 is currently held...
Dr. Nicole Wadsworth kicks off Alabama lieutenant governor campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at a packed event...
CCPS kindergartners shine in ‘Barnyard Moosical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kindergarten students at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) brought a joyful and fun musical celebration to the stage last week, as...
David Moss Jr. announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman David Moss Jr. has announced his re-election bid. Moss was appointed to the city council on Nov. 5,...
McWhorter announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dan McWhorter on Monday, May 19,announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election...
(Updated) Santiago announces candidacy for mayor of Hanceville
Updated May 28, 2025
Santiago has withdrawn for the Hanceville mayoral race, posted the following message on his social media accounts:
"Today, I stand before you...
Hall announces candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall has announced her candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5.
Below is Hall’s announcement, unedited...
Powell announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Robert Powell has announced his candidacy for Hanceville City Council.
Below is Powell’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Hanceville native and educator Robert...
Child dies following Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A 10-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Friday, May 16. Five other...
Cullman’s Hannah Dempster finds her calling as sign language interpreter through family connection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Like many Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) sign language interpreters, Cullman’s Hannah Dempster’s family connection led her to her new...
Johnny Cook announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Pro-Tem Johnny Cook has announced his re-election bid. Cook began his fourth term on the city council...
Rocket City Trash Pandas’ Hometown Throwdown spotlights Cullman and supports Curt’s Closet
MADISON, Ala. -- The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing the spirit of Cullman to Toyota Field with the highly anticipated Hometown Throwdown, a...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the...
Ivey signs bill preventing student use of cell phones in Alabama public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices...
DHR: New features available for EBT cards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce the newest feature for EBT cards and SNAP clients. The...
Myrex officially qualifies for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businesswoman Cindy Myrex has officially qualified to run for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special...
Saint Bernard’s McBride, Kerber win Fr. Luke Fazi Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Abigail McBride and Madilyn Kerber received the coveted Fr. Luke Fazi Award at the recent St. Bernard Athletic Awards Ceremony in...
Gudger secures $1.1M in funding for North Alabama Agriplex
Updated May 12, 2025, at 6:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced at the monthly meeting of the North Alabama...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and...
25 detained in child pornography investigation in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – More than two dozen people were detained as part of a child pornography investigation in Morgan County on Friday, May...
Hudson awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Etta Hudson was awarded the Tagged for Industry Involvement Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May...
Ivey signs LuLu’s Law, enabling shark alert system for coastal counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently...
Aderholt announces over $1.9M in FAA grants for Cullman, Albertville airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Wednesday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration...
Ivey signs SB119 ‘intended to combat inner city gun violence’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, and Rep. Cynthia...
Cullman man gets 50 years for 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man, who was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape, on...
Lindsey, Taylor, Rutherford named principals at Hanceville, Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Michael Lindsey as the first principal of Hanceville Primary School and Troy...
Hollingsworth announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth on Monday, May 5, announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay...
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part...
Metcalfe, Stallings named April CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said...
ALEA: May 7 is STAR ID federal enforcement date; residents can still obtain STAR...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reiterated that Alabama residents will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an...
Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and...
Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Harrison’s...
Urologist Leor Arbel joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Leor Arbel, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Arbel is the fourth urologist to join the hospital’s...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXIV to honor Brown, Lyrene, Culpepper, Jowers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place this Saturday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venue at Cotton...
Cullman City Schools to open out-of-district kindergarten registration May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will...
WPHS quiz bowl team to compete in national championship April 25
WEST POINT, Ala. - With its strong finish at the William Rufus King Memorial Tournament, the quiz bowl team from West Point High School...
3 Birmingham residents charged with organized retail theft in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Birmingham residents were arrested and charged in Cullman on Friday, April 18, with organized retail theft.
According to the City of...
St. Bernard Prep’s Madilyn Kerber named Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Region Winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School senior Madilyn Kerber has been named the Region 7, Class 1A Scholar-Athlete by the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholarship...
Wallace State receives Rising Star award from Aspen Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Thursday, April 17, announced that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical...
West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating...
(Update) ALEA releases IDs of all involved in fatal Smith Lake boat crash
Updated April 17, 2025, at 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - ALEA on Thursday released the identities of all people on board both boats involved in...
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Allbright for House of Representatives, District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives, District 11, to replace the vacancy created by...
Carter announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
Updated April 25, 2025, at 8:33 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 5 on the Cullman...
Hanceville Middle School SRO Darryl Dailey awarded L.E.A.D. Alabama Instructor of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darryl Dailey, the school resource officer at Hanceville Middle School, was recently awarded Alabama Instructor of...
Alabama DHR announces new app for SNAP clients
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of the new ConnectEBT mobile app. This app is a more...
ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government officials
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by...
CMS archery team state middle school champs
Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) archery team recently competed in the Alabama State Championship for archery, and won it all as the top overall middle...
Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster...
Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held...
STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on...
McDonald, Chapman named March CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Democrat Dakarai Larriett on April 7, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate for the 2026 election. The seat is...
Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new...
1 hospitalized after hit-and-run crash, pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was hospitalized tonight after a reported hit-and-run crash and pursuit in the city of Cullman.
According to officials with...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...
Cullman County man convicted of 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape.
Anthony Ray Beasley,...
Cullman Regional Medical Group now offering robotic gynecologic surgery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group has added a new, highly advanced capability to its surgical offerings. OB-GYN physician Lance Justice, DO, now...
CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication...
Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199,...
Drake, Whaley named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading...
Call 811 before you dig!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects.
The Alabama...
2 Sacred Heart students named winners in Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting...
State unemployment rate steady at 3.3%; Cullman Co. rate ticks up to 3.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Friday, March 28, announced Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged...
Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state....
‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more...
Legacy Credit Union to acquire First Community Bank of Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and First Community Bank of Cullman on Tuesday, March 18, announced they have executed a definitive...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary,...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City...
Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and softball diamonds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s athletic facilities just received an upgrade. The new soccer complex, as well as the new baseball and softball...
St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha
CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an...
Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders...
Crane Hill man charged with human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Crane Hill man is facing multiple charges, including first-degree human trafficking.
Bud Winston Cunningham, 48, is charged with:
13a-6-152 first-degree human...
CHS hires Legendary Coach Tammy West as Lady Bearcats basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new Lady Bearcats basketball coach in Tammy West, a 2022 Cullman County Sports Hall of...
Davis, Kimbril named February CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in...
Bill Smith Buick GMC presents Orchid Sponsorship to St. Bernard Prep for Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School this week extended its heartfelt gratitude to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its generous Orchid Sponsorship in...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-graders to remain at West, East next school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays...
Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district...
Sweet! Students shine in FCCLA All-County Chocolate Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from various city and county high schools met at Cotton Creek Venue...
Ivey appoints Cullman Regional CEO to Statewide Health Coordinating Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional CEO James Clements has been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to serve as a member of the Statewide Health...
Rachael Stover named director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the appointment of Rachael Stover as its new director of admissions.
A Birmingham resident, Stover, the...
Local man convicted of felony attempting to elude
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man has been convicted of felony attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, according to a post on...
Looking for a beach getaway during spring break? Visit Alabama State Parks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Spring breakers often flock to beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast in search of sand and sun, landing them on the sugar...
Opinion: Allen presses federal government to ‘cut red tape for small business’
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen recently signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative secretaries of state urging the...
Cullman City Schools, CPRST join forces for Summer STEM Camp
Notice from Cullman City Schools and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism:
We are excited to invite K-8 students to our Summer STEM Camp, where...
Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 11
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday, Feb. 24, signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 11. This...
Heath Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 11.
“With a deep commitment to community values, economic growth and improving...
Bessemer man gets life in prison for Cullman County robbery
Updated Feb. 25, 2025, at 9:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, Mark Ples Jones, 50, of Bessemer pleaded...
Hanceville man sentenced to 7-plus years in prison for meth crime
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for a methamphetamine crime, according to U.S. Attorney Prim...
Aderholt cosponsors bill requiring American-made flags
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday, Feb. 21, announced in a media release that he is “a proud cosponsor of legislation...
