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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Aquatics Society will host its next meeting Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Cullman OmniPlex....

GOOD HOPE, Ala. — For Larry Allred, the story of Jack’s Western and Outdoor Wear has always been about more than boots and western...

MADISON, Ala. – A Cullman man faces three charges after a middle school staff member’s report led police to investigate allegations that he sexually...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted counselors and career coaches from Morgan County Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its Counselor and Career...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College held its annual Let’s Pretend Hospital this week, welcoming area first-graders and more Tuesday-Thursday to the School of Nursing and Center for Science building. The popular event...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The fourth annual Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race will take place this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center on...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers and Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council (AMRV RC&D), in partnership with the Cullman County Legislative Delegation, has announced $104,859 in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A comfortable seat is even better with someone to share it, and Nupert is happy to volunteer. This large, affectionate cat will settle across your lap...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Some towns hold festivals. Baileyton, it turns out, holds its people close.  On Saturday, Oct. 31, Baileyton Town Park filled with hay bales and painted pumpkins,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The night came on, as November nights do, cold and early and quiet. Inside Jubilee Kitchen + Bar, the candles were...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County jury found Randall Dewayne Hogan, 71, not guilty of murder Tuesday, Nov. 3, concluding a trial that began...

Three Days Grace brought its Alienation Tour to The Orion Amphitheater Friday, Oct. 30, with supporting performances by The Funeral Portrait and I Prevail.  Original...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Conversations about history, language and the people behind one of Cullman’s historic institutions are at the heart of “The Benedictine Beat,” a new podcast...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Today is counting down to Thanksgiving with its first Grateful Giveaway, and one lucky winner will take home a gift every...

After decades of reporting, I know many of the people whose names appear in our coverage. Remaining impartial when those relationships are involved can be difficult....

Editor’s note: This report reflects unofficial results as of 10:59 p.m. Central on Nov. 3, 2026. All 67 Alabama counties had reported returns, with...

Editor’s note: As of 9:15 p.m. Central time Nov. 3, statewide election results remained unofficial and subject to certification. This report reflects Cullman County...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics has been selected as the keynote speaker for the prestigious Dallas Herring Lecture hosted by...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cold Springs completed a nine-win regular season with a 57-20 victory over Tanner on Thursday, Oct. 29, while Good Hope’s loss...

Longtime Cullman County residents John and Jill Strickland experienced the unthinkable when they lost their college-aged son, Cullman High graduate Connor, 21, in a tragic car accident in 2016.   From...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Picture it: twinkling lights strung across Depot Park, the scent of roasted nuts and warm cider drifting through the cold night air, and the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Tourism Department celebrated a milestone for the state's growing sports tourism industry as Sports Alabama unveiled a new brand and reported more than...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board of approved the library system’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its Oct. 22 meeting, just days before...

I watched my son walk across the parking lot to where we were standing and make a statement he probably didn’t realize was profound.  He had just walked one...

MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Wallace State men's soccer secured the NJCAA Division II Southeast District Championship and a national tournament berth Saturday, defeating host Patrick...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State placed five runners in the top 10 to win its ninth consecutive ACCC men's cross country championship Friday at...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -  Brookelyn Morgan led from start to finish, and No. 3 Wallace State placed four runners in the top five to win...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City has been awarded a $297,751 grant to build eight recreational vehicle campsites and a connecting trail at Garden City...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s newest building is doing double duty, keeping residents safe when severe weather rolls in and giving the city’s seniors...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge hosted an awards banquet for Cullman County's first responders Oct. 28.   Elks Lodge President Gwen Parker said the event was extremely meaningful on...

A video reaches 1,000 views, and suddenly 1,000 is no longer enough.  Now the goal is 10,000. Then 100,000. Before long, a million views becomes the target,...

From the files of Oct. 31, 1929 Hamby's Chapel News Vinemont R. 2, Oct. 29.—Quite a number of young people attended the annual harp singing at...

It was 2:30 in the afternoon on a clear crisp fall day. It took me about 10 minutes to walk home from school or...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Randall Dewayne Hogan, 71, began Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Cullman County Circuit Court, more than six years...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters preparing for the Nov. 3 general election should confirm their assigned polling place, bring an accepted photo ID and know how...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters will choose representatives in Washington and Montgomery, fill county offices and decide five constitutional questions in the Nov. 3...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Sanitation Department will begin its annual leaf vacuum service Monday, Nov. 2, with crews aiming to complete three...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The verdict is in, and this little Chihuahua was found guilty…of being too cute.  Ditzy, owned by Caitlin Mattox of Hanceville, has been...

Every year as we approach Halloween there seems to be a continuous debate: to eat, or not to eat, candy corn? The iconic, sugary treat...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Eddie Wilson had planned to pick up a bag of seeds for The Foundry Farm.  In its remembrance of the farm’s director, the North Alabama Agriplex said...

FALKVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond closed its season with a 38-6 loss at Falkville Friday night as the Blue Devils built a 14-0 halftime...

CENTRE, Ala. – Fairview answered Cherokee County twice in the first quarter Friday night, but the Warriors scored 28 unanswered points to defeat the...

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. - Good Hope returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but No. 2 Scottsboro answered with 35 consecutive points to defeat the...

ELKMONT, Ala. – Hanceville trailed by 14 points at halftime Friday night before Elkmont pulled away after the break to defeat the Bulldogs 48-8...

BERRY, Ala. – Meek scored 16 fourth-quarter points to defeat Berry 38-28 Friday night, closing the regular season with its fifth consecutive victory. The Tigers...

TRINITY, Ala. – Cullman pulled within 8 points in the third quarter, but West Morgan scored twice in the fourth to hand the Bearcats...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Still don’t know what you’re going to be for Halloween? Don’t worry. Your costume might already be hanging on a rack...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – For some families, this Christmas may be a little harder than usual. The Parkside Outreach Program wants to help, but time...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council approved a County Road 616 annexation, a contract for artificial intelligence services and applications for two emergency...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Wren + Revel has announced that its Cullman boutique is closing and that all remaining sales are final. The children’s clothing retailer...

BREMEN, Ala. – Cooper Johnson rushed for three touchdowns and Ethan Day added two as No. 10 Cold Springs defeated Tanner 57-20 on senior...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs swept the Class 1A-2A Section 3 championships Thursday while Cullman advanced both squads and the Holly Pond girls earned...

CULLMAN, Ala.– Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation recognizing November 2026 as Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the city of Cullman during a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Every story starts with a blank page. This November, the Cullman County Public Library is inviting local writers to fill one. In...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hard hats, stethoscopes, welding helmets and a whole lot of curiosity filled Wallace State Community College’s Hanceville campus Tuesday as eighth...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its first Entrepreneurship Event, offering students insights from area business owners on what it takes...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A new business is about to open its doors in Good Hope, and city leaders are working to clear the...

The Haunted Woods, a local fear-fueling attraction located in Hanceville is open to the public until Oct. 31, with some “old-school” classic scare tactics.  I...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A gentle touch from Marshall is a simple request. He would like to be picked up, please, and if there is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – To support the Cullman County Public Library, more than 300 participants turned out for the Spooktacular Storybook 5K and 1-Mile Fun...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Addison defeated Winston County rival Meek 3-1 Wednesday afternoon at Bill Harris Arena to capture its second consecutive Class 1A state...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope will visit unbeaten Scottsboro with a region championship still within reach Friday, while newly ranked Cold Springs opens the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Addison and Meek each won twice at the AHSAA state volleyball tournament Tuesday to set up a rematch for the Class...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Once upon an evening dreary … or rather, an evening downtown, Cullman’s literary crowd will gather to celebrate one of America’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Right now, it’s a quiet stretch of grass behind the Cullman County Public Library, shaded by trees just beginning to turn...

CULLMAN, Ala. – In June 2026 Shanen Cottingham opened Arboreadum Bookshop & Garden in downtown Cullman. The shop features books and a variety of...

CULLMAN, Ala. –  This Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m., the North Alabama Agriplex will hold another Kitchen Series class, this one featuring a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In a third-floor courtroom at the Cullman County Courthouse on a Saturday morning in July 2000, Circuit Clerk Robert Gene Bates...

CULLMAN, Ala. – For Gene Sullins, public service was never an abstract line on a résumé. It was a child waiting for a safer...

Tuesday, Oct. 27   WildWater Trunk-or-Treat will feature treats, costume contests and music from 5-7 p.m. located at 1707 Main Ave SW.  Holly Pond High School will hold Broncos Trick-or-Treat at the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council addressed several proposed policy changes, department appointment procedures and upcoming holiday events during its regular meeting Thursday, Oct....

CULLMAN, Ala. — Gamer Geeks Cullman opened in 2023, offering sanctuary and hospitality to the gaming community. That hospitality reaches beyond those who play; Gamer Geeks also welcomes...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City School Board at its Oct. 20 meeting recognized students and faculty and named its new president and vice president.   See the separate full story on...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont and Good Hope secured postseason berths Friday, Oct. 23, while Addison completed an unbeaten regular season and captured a region championship...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council approved several items during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, including a lease agreement with the United States Postal...

Lady Lions sweep LBW, Chattahoochee Valley; Kile reaches 200 career touchdown passes as Howard improves to 40-0 Wallace State's flag football team established a collegiate...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College has set another fall enrollment record, surpassing 7,100 students for the first time in the college’s history.  As...

The temperature is dropping and you can finally make use of those forgotten sweaters in the back of your closet! As the leaves start...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Hot Rods and Harleys in Dodge City holds an annual car show each fall to raise money for Brooks’ Place in Cullman. This year’s event was scheduled for...

VINEMONT, Ala. – With gleaming turboprops parked behind them and a packed hangar cheering them on, Martin Aviation, LLC officially opened the doors to its...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -  Yaya Jawneh scored with 59 seconds remaining in double overtime to give No. 19 Wallace State a 2-1 victory over Calhoun...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Calling all fantasy readers! On Tuesday, Oct. 27, “A Court of Splintered Harmony” by Sarah J. Maas will be released. The book is the sixth in the...

As we walked among the ancient tombstones at Christ Church on St. Simons Island, we marveled at the age of many of them. We...

From the files of Oct. 24, 1940 Beech Grove News By Jewel Harris Miss Dorothy Skipper visited Mrs. Vedmer Hammond Saturday. Mr. Eugene Ryan and Mr. Walter Godfrey...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Historic downtown Hanceville will be filled with fall colors, handmade treasures and the smell of festival food next month as the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Senior Day at the Cullman County Fair took place Wednesday, Oct. 21, bringing around 500 people aged 55 and older to enjoy...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Four local teams will take four distinct championship paths into the AHSAA Elite Eight next week at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Class 1A...

CULLMAN, Ala. – One suspicious email or one weak password can be all it takes to put a business at risk. Local business owners and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Velvet Page will host an “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (ACOTAR) release party at Karma’s Coffee House on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6:30–8:30 a.m. to celebrate the release of...

Cullman City Councilman Jason Willoughby’s criticism of this week’s school board vote raises a reasonable question about preparation. It also raises a larger question...

ADDISON, Ala. - Addison entered Friday night with an unbeaten record and a region championship at stake. The Bulldogs left no doubt about either...

ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 16-point lead in the opening quarter and protected an 8-point advantage throughout the second half Friday night, defeating...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Josh Rhodes connected with Travis Speer for a 19-yard touchdown on fourth down with 4:17 remaining Friday night, lifting Vinemont to...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Etowah established control in the opening quarter and pulled away after halftime Friday night, defeating Holly Pond 43-12 in the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Cullman turned a tie game after one quarter into a comfortable halftime advantage and continued to pull away Friday night, defeating...

WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point answered a 27-point deficit with touchdown passes on either side of halftime, but Class 4A No. 8 Deshler...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope answered an early Hayden touchdown with 42 unanswered points Friday night, rolling past the Wildcats 42-7 on senior...

CARBON HILL, Ala. - Cold Springs scored on its opening possession and kept the pressure on Carbon Hill, earning a decisive 56-6 win to...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta scored 35 points in the opening quarter and carried a 56-point lead into halftime Friday night, defeating Hanceville 62-0 in...

HOOVER, Ala. - Addison outlasted county rival Meek in a five-set Class 1A championship match Friday, while West Point and Cold Springs rebounded from...