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(Updated) Pete Nassetta qualifies for Cullman City Council Place 2
Updated June 24, 2025, at 5:41 p.m. Nassetta is running for Place 2 on the Cullman City Council, not Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. –...
Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named DI Baseball Pitcher of the Year
CHARLOTTE, NC. -- Wallace State - Hanceville right-handed pitcher Luke Fernandez has been named the 2025 NJCAA Division I Baseball Pitcher of the Year.
The...
Cullman County Schools announces career tech administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education recently named Dr. Susan Patrick as the system's director of career technical education. Adam Edmondson...
Teen killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman teenager was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, according to Alabama...
Gudger announces $100K in additional funding for Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, visited Holly Pond High School on Wednesday, June 18, to announce he...
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett has announced his re-election bid.
Below is Bartlett’s announcement.
Jerry Bartlett has officially announced his campaign for...
Wayne Walker qualifies to run for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wayne Walker recently announced he has qualified to run for Place 4 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Walker’s...
Alabama Rural Roadmap: Gudger outlines vision for rural development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During last week’s meeting of the Alabama Growth Alliance, a 15-member public/private partnership created by the Alabama Legislature and tasked with...
ALEA announces big changes for Alabama CDL holders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and...
McKinnon named Cold Springs Elementary School principal
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education at its June 12, 2025, meeting approved Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Adam McKinnon...
Gudger pledges support for Kelley Community Center repairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Just three weeks after presenting a grant check for upgrades and cosmetic renovations to the Kelley Community Center, Senate President Pro...
Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cullman June 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - Half Shell Oyster House will officially open in Cullman on Wednesday, June 25, at 417 Third Ave. SW, Suite 115, inside...
Rx for Summer Reading encourages children and families to unplug and play
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across 15 summers, Reach Out and Read-Alabama's summer reading campaign has featured a variety of beloved characters and stories, including a...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Local student named to Abilene Christian University's spring 2025 Dean's...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5 – 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ =...
ALEA warns Alabamians of nationwide phishing scam impersonating ‘Alabama DMV’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent...
St. Bernard Prep announces academic leadership roles, new ACT prep for 2025–2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School President, Fr. Joel Martin, O.S.B., recently announced several key academic appointments and program enhancements as the school...
Cullman County Schools announces Jennings, Strane as new principals
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Jyme Jennings as the next principal of Good Hope High School and...
Caldwell announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Caldwell recently announced his candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Caldwell’s announcement, unedited and...
Cullman City Schools: 2024-2025 year in review
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, the Cullman City Board of Education is looking back at a year...
Taylor, Gay named May 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...
Good Samaritan announces construction project out for bids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson on June 2, 2025, announced that the clinic’s new facility project is officially...
Cullman City Schools working to double number of pre-school students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Learning can never start too soon, according to Cullman City Schools, which said it is actively working to grow its pre-kindergarten...
FAITH: Renovation Church welcomes new Senior Pastor Ryan Wilburn
VINEMONT, Ala. - Renovation Church said it is excited to announce Ryan Wilburn as its new senior pastor.
“Pastor Ryan, along with his fiancée Brittany...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Berry College Class of 2025
ROME, Ga. - Berry College welcomed...
Cullman Regional: Hospital achieves zero CLABSI infection rate
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its most recent update, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) dataset revealed that Cullman Regional...
Tractor Supply opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tractor Supply Companyin Hanceville is celebrating its grand opening now through June 1. The company said there will be deals, daily...
ABC Board: New state regulations for vape products set to take effect June 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Effective June 1, Act 2025-403 passed by the Alabama Legislature and sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, designates two specific retail...
Mike Dean named Cullman City Schools athletic director
Updated May 31, 2025, at 11:26 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has announced the appointment of Coach Mike Dean as its new athletic...
Hanceville man arrested for child sex crimes, human trafficking in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was arrested on May 29, in Blount County, for multiple alleged sexual offenses during an operation conducted...
Moulton man sentenced to 300 years in prison for crimes against children
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Lawrence County man has been sentenced for committing multiple child sexual exploitation crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District...
Jana Shelton announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jana Shelton has announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, Place 1.
Below is Shelton’s announcement.
I am excited to announce my candidacy...
Republican Jared Hudson launches U.S. Senate campaign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Republican Jared Hudson on May 28, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate for the 2026 election. The seat is...
Dr. Jenny Folsom announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Dr. Jenny Folsom has announced her re-election bid. Folsom began her fourth term on Nov. 2, 2020....
CCSO Deputy Patrick Bishop kicks off Alabama lieutenant governor campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Retired U.S. Army Major Patrick Bishop on Memorial Day announced he is running for the...
Brad Smith announces Cullman City Council candidacy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Brad Smith has announced his candidacy. Smith was sworn in on June 6, 2022, to serve his first...
Campbell announces candidacy for mayor of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Pastor Paul Campbell on Tuesday, May 27, declared his candidacy for mayor of Hanceville.
Campbell’s full, unedited announcement, provided by Ty Watwood,...
Gudger secures $250K for Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger this week announced that he secured $250,000 in state funding for Good Samaritan Health Clinic...
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...
