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Arrests and Incidents reported February 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats lose 52-50 heartbreaker to Mortimer Jordan in...
CULLMAN, Ala.- After a blowout upset of (21-9) Jasper in the Class 6A, Area 13 semifinal, (17-12) Mortimer Jordan traveled to face off with...
Op-Ed: Valentine’s Day and love languages
Valentine’s Day is a day to convey love and admiration. Though at any store you are almost forced to see the stuffed animals, heart-shaped...
Agriplex hosts Lunch and Learn ahead of annual tree sale
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee’s highly anticipated Native Tree Sale Feb. 21, the North Alabama Agriplex recently...
Farmers invited to free financial planning workshop at Agriplex Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Small and upcoming farmers are invited to attend a Financial Planning for Farmers Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 6-8...
Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner returns Feb. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner will take place Monday, Feb. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. at First...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point holds off Russellville, 54-49, to take home...
WEST POINT, Ala. - After taking home the Cullman County championship last month, the West Point Lady Warriors looked to add yet another one...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Spots still available for WSCC Alumni Association 2026 Southern Coastal Charm...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association said spots are still available for its 2026 Southern Coastal Charm Tour, a five-day...
Cullman City Schools celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Cullman City Schools said it is proud to celebrate the growth, innovation...
Aderholt announces 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently announced the launch of the 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition, inviting all high school students in...
Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi
Updated Feb. 8, 2026, at 7:16 p.m.
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Christanna Nicole Anderson, 38, of Arab.
CULLMAN, Ala....
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 7, 1963
From the files of Feb. 7, 1963
NEW PROSPECT NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Campbell and family of Birmingham visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley...
COLUMN: The Lunch Box Museum
What kind of lunchbox did you have when you were growing up? Perhaps, I should have said lunchboxes, because you may have had more...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Mortimer Jordan 82-44, sets up colossal area...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a firm 79-44 lead and seven seconds to go in the fourth quarter of Saturday's area semifinal vs. Mortimer Jordan,...
5 easy winter meals
Nothing beats a warm, hearty meal on a cold winter day. These easy recipes are comforting, filling, perfect for keeping cozy when temperatures drop...
McWane on the Move: Superhero Science comes to Cullman City Primary...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to learn some of the real science behind fictional superpowers when the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond set to meet for Class 3A,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament continued Friday night at Vinemont as the Holly Pond Lady Broncos faced off against the...
Cozy home upgrades
One month into the new year doesn’t mean it’s time to stop making changes or forming goals. If you’re looking to improve your home...
Troutman named director of Cullman Economic Development Agency
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council tapped Jamie Troutman as interim director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) at its January meeting....
Cullman artist Howard King’s work on display in Alabama State House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Mountain Valley Arts Council volunteers have installed the 2026 exhibit of local artists’ artwork in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s office suite...
All-inclusive boutique: Graced by Fashion grand opening Feb. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Krystle Alloway is bringing fashion trends for a wide variety of tastes and sizes to her store, Graced by Fashion, at...
State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, Feb. 7
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid...
Local nonprofit hosts Women’s Health Forum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Lotus Health hosted the 2026 Women's Health Forum on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Cotton Creek. It was a free...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Former firefighter talks fire hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former firefighter Duncan Warner recently talk about some common household fire hazards.
Phones
One cause of household fires in Warner’s experience has been...
Native Tree Sale set for Feb. 21 at Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local green thumbs looking to add native plants to their landscapes will have the opportunity to do so during the upcoming...
Library to host Friends Meet and Greet Feb. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will host a Meet and Greet event Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4-6 p.m., inviting community members...
Renovations underway at Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hubert Richter Memorial Chapel (the “Tiny Church”) in downtown Cullman is currently undergoing renovations, with the goal of preserving the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Abney, Hanceville roll past J.B. Pennington 62-33 to move...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament got underway on Thursday night as the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the J.B. Pennington Tigers. The...
Aderholt nominates Vinemont’s Kate Seidel to attend US Military Academy (West...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Feb. 5, announced the nominations of several exceptional students from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to...
Chad Floyd appointed as Cullman County circuit court judge
Updated Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:32 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Court Judge Chad Floyd has been appointed to the 32nd Judicial Circuit...
FAITH: Vinemont golf’s Abby Lee discusses religious influences, how they’ve pushed...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader/golfer Abby Lee credits God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and being raised...
Shallow patterns should shine at Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — A welcome warmup should have the bass moving towards prespawn staging areas for the 2026 Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPRST announces upcoming lineup of family events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced a slate of upcoming community events ranging from youth recreation and theater to...
Vinemont council greenlights road projects, Vinemont Sports Complex batting cages pavilion
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, with members approving several infrastructure improvements and...
Pet of the Week: Sadie, a gentle soul
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie is a shepherd and wire-haired terrier mix, approximately 1.5 years old, with a medium to high energy level and a...
30th annual Big Band Dance this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Jazz Band will celebrate a milestone with its 30th annual Big Band Dance on Friday, Feb. 6,...
Dripping Springs DAR honors DAR Good Citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at its recent meeting honored DAR Good Citizens from...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournament games set to tip off tomorrow night
CULLMAN, Ala.- Tomorrow night, Hanceville's quarterfinal matchups with J.B. Pennington will tip off a five-day stretch featuring all of the Cullman-area stars across dozens...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Small Business Spotlight: Cookies & All That Jazz
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jazz Sharp, of Hanceville, started Cookies & All That Jazz in November 2023. It is a licensed, home-based bakery that makes...
Valentine events
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones this year? You’re in luck! Cullman has a full list of events...
7 winter reads
While the days are short and colder, there’s no better time to slow down and dive into a new book. Whether you’re drawn to...
Editorial: Changing the standard
There comes a moment, sometimes quietly and sometimes after damage has already been done, when you realize your level of self-respect was never where...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with a 62-30 rout of...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Closing out another 20-win regular season under head coach Stu Stuedeman, Cullman's varsity boys hosted Hanceville on Tuesday night. After honoring...
PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville holds off Good Hope in top-10 girls matchup,...
PRICEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders took the court for the first time since the county championship game on Tuesday night,...
Aesthetics on 1st holds ribbon cutting; public grand opening set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Aesthetics on 1st celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, marking a milestone for the physician-owned...
Snead’s Farmhouse, Fortner Farm raising funds to support Two by Two...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A devastating barn fire at Two by Two Petting Zoo near Enterprise in south Alabama last week claimed the lives of...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Father, daughter found dead in Colony; no foul play suspected
Updated Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Tuesday night identified the decedents as father and daughter Carthel Morgan, 63,...
Op-Ed: In the spirit of Thatcher, for the people of Alabama
At a Lieutenant Governor political forum in Hoover last month, one of the moderators posed a simple question: name your favorite historical figure. Without...
Cold. Bold. Cullman.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave – very brave – participants jumped into icy waters for a great cause Saturday morning, Jan. 31.
It was a balmy...
Op-Ed: It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers
I have spent my life serving the people of Alabama, from joining the US Marine Corps at 18 years old, to serving the last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond leaves Addison with two blowout victories to...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted Holly Pond in boys and girls matches on Monday night, and the Bulldogs were hoping to exact some revenge on...
Get to know the Hanceville Library Board
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Shirley Burden Public Library Manager Teresa Rivera recently shared appreciation for members of the library’s board, saying she couldn’t do it...
Notice: City of Cullman business license renewals
City of Cullman business license renewals were due Jan. 1, 2026. Licenses not renewed by Feb. 1 are delinquent.
The City has mailed courtesy renewal...
Garden City awarded $520K EPA grant for water system expansion
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Town of Garden City has been awarded $520,000 in federal funding to support improvements to its water system.
The funding,...
More than 160 WSCC student athletes named to ACCC commissioner’s honor...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...
Wallace State cheer finishes second nationally at 2026 UCA Nationals
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Cheer turned in a standout performance on the national stage, finishing second in the nation at the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals in the Open Small...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Career Paths: Real estate with Rita Tucker
Some people believe that having a college degree is the only way to have a career. And while there are professions that do require...
Alabama Extension to host predator control and trapping workshop in Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Extension will host a trapping workshop, titled “Wildlife Enhancement through Predator Control” on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The five-hour program will...
Editorial: Cullman County’s mental health gap is a choice, not an...
There is a quiet truth many families in Cullman County already know but rarely see acknowledged in public.
If you are experiencing a mental health...
COLUMN: The winter storm of ‘93
It looks like we dodged the storm down here in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Much of our nation is caught in the grip of more...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 31, 1935
From the files of Jan. 31, 1935
HANCEVILLE NEWS
Hanceville, Jan. 29.—The W. M. S. met at the church Tuesday afternoon for the meeting.
Miss Hildron Thigpen...
TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs wins runner-up 1A-3A girls title, five...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The ASHAA Indoor Track and Field championships concluded Saturday, and five Cullman-area teams participated in the event. To split classifications, 1A through...
Vinemont hosting Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon Feb. 16
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host a Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the...
Elijah Guyton named CSC Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas — Two Gulf South Conference football student-athletes were named to the 2025 NCAA Division II Academic All-America Team, as selected and announced by...
Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosting weekly flight nights
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosted its weekly flight night on Tuesday, Jan. 27, offering a flavorful variety of curated drink flights.
Jubilee...
Nurturing a lifelong love of reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School has a new addition: a Little Free Library.
School Librarian Jenny Helton said the Little Free Library was purchased...
Commission on Aging seeking volunteers for homebound meal deliveries
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is seeking volunteers to help deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors across the county,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Huge second half helps fuel eighth-ranked Meek’s 63-54 comeback...
FALKVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win at Cordova on Thursday, the no. 8-ranked Meek Lady Tigers continued their road trip on Friday, as they...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Former Cullman star, UNA’s Kaleb Heatherly declares for the NFL Draft...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Like many other kids getting into football in the 2010s, Cullman-native Kaleb Heatherly fell in love with the high-flying Matt Ryan and...
UPDATE – Gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – The forecast continues to indicate only a 20% or less chance of any precipitation across the state from Friday morning through...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sinks Addison 72-69 with a Dunn buzzer-beater...
HOLLY POND, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs (18-5) of Winston County, newly minted as the fifth-ranked 1A team in the state per ASWA, traveled to...
Wallace State to host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation on April 24, 2026, a professional development workshop designed for educators...
Ivey invites students to apply for 2026 Summer Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This...
5 local students selected for 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five students from East Elementary and West Elementary auditioned and were selected for the 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir. This is...
Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President...
ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: New ASWA basketball rankings released post-county tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their updated rankings for girls and boys high school basketball on Thursday. Notably, Addison's varsity boys...
AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week.
The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning...
Pet of the Week: Greg the grateful gentleman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Greg, a terrier mix with a smile that makes him easy to spot in any crowd. Approximately 5-years-old with a...
John Wahl formally announces campaign for lieutenant governor
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Chairman John Wahl on Tuesday, Jan. 27, announced his campaign for Alabama...
Alabama law sharply restricts hemp products; DA outlines enforcement framework
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s new hemp law, Act 2025-385, places sweeping restrictions on the sale, possession and distribution of hemp products in the state,...
Good Hope council talks traffic, hemp products, Taco Bell
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday approved moving forward with a traffic study tied to school-area congestion. It also...
Cullman City Council terminates City employee, moves through full agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman...
Leading lady: Lake chairs State Women’s Leadership Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From grimy days cleaning out chicken houses to sweet Sundays dishing up lunch in her Cullman County farmhouse, Lisa Lake is...
FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: Continuing your resolutions
Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions. As the beginning of the year approaches these are goals commonly set to support their “New year,...
Local students named to Samford University fall 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,575 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...
Op-Ed: A good person
I think some make themselves appear as a “good person,” but what really defines us as that? Are you a good person because the...
Seasonal lifeguard positions open for summer 2026 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for seasonal lifeguards for the summer 2026 season, according...
Alabama State Parks kicks off Junior Park Ranger Program
Alabama State Parks has developed a new program that encourages youngsters to join in the fun the State Parks System provides by becoming Junior...
Cullman County football programs realign under new AHSAA structure
CULLMAN, Ala. — High school football programs across Cullman County will compete under a new alignment beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama...
Volleyball programs across Cullman County shift under new AHSAA alignment
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County volleyball programs will compete under a new postseason structure beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama High School...
