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VINEMONT, Ala. - Etowah scored 35 consecutive points and defeated Vinemont 35-12 in Class 3A, Region 6 action Friday night at Eagle Stadium. The loss...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Raiders started hot and never looked back against Sardis, earning a 47-6 victory Friday, Oct. 2, to improve to...

HOKES BLUFF, Ala. - Hokes Bluff defeated Holly Pond 37-12 in Class 3A, Region 6 action Friday night at Mike Robertson Stadium. The loss dropped...

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs controlled possession throughout the first quarter, but Gordo scored on its first two drives and pulled away in the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Susan Moore broke open Friday night’s Class 3A, Region 6 matchup with a 28-point third quarter and defeated Hanceville 61-18 at...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview overcame an early deficit, scored 23 points in the second quarter and answered a second-half Brewer rally to defeat the...

ADDISON, Ala. – Addison wasted little time taking control of its first recorded meeting with Belgreen on Friday night. The second-ranked Bulldogs built a 21-point...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  One of the Cullman Oktoberfest’s many traditions is growing along with the festival. Former Burgermeister Michael Sullins is leading a newly...

ARLEY, Ala. – Meek put the game away before halftime Friday night, building a 46-point lead through two quarters and shutting out Waterloo 46-0...

KILLEN, Ala. - West Point stayed within striking distance through the first half Thursday night, but Brooks pulled away after halftime to defeat the...

JASPER, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats made the trip down 69 to take on the Jasper High Vikings in a Region game on Thursday...

WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point overcame an opening-set loss to defeat Fairview 3-1 Thursday, Oct. 1, capturing its second consecutive Cullman County varsity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2026 is officially underway. A ribbon cutting at the festival gates and an evening of opening ceremonies took place...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman died Thursday night, Oct. 1, after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. Highway 31. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and families are invited to a night of food, raffles and auctions when the Cullman County chapter of Ducks Unlimited hosts its annual banquet Thursday,...

FALKVILLE, Ala. – The 29th annual Falkville Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. in downtown Falkville, near town hall.   Town of Falkville Marketing and Event Coordinator Brooke Jones said...

Updated Oct. 2, 2026, at 9:49 a.m. SIMCOE, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a multivehicle wreck that happened Thursday afternoon at approximately...

WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point and Fairview secured spots in the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament varsity championship, while Good Hope and Fairview advanced...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School's Asa Haynes has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the nation's most...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, proclaimed October 2026 Dyslexia Awareness Month. The Council also adopted an amendment to the Zoning...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Tipper has her own way of asking you to stay a little longer. A gentle reach of her paw, a graceful stretch and...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.   CULLMAN, Ala. - There is something special about fall in Cullman.  The air begins to change, downtown comes alive and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A showdown for first place at Cold Springs, two Thursday road games and three first-time matchups highlight this week’s local high...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents who install a qualifying storm shelter this year could receive an Alabama income tax credit of up to $3,000, but waiting...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - This summer, the U.S. saw a large uptick in reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools will host a free Parent and Student Expo tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman.   The event will focus on “online safety, the hidden dangers...

CULLMAN, Ala. — At the 2026 PEAK Awards, held Sept. 24, in Decatur, Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto was named 2026 Attraction of the Year. Presented by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Firehouse Subs in Cullman will host a free Touch the Truck event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring first responders and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Emma Kile threw 11 touchdown passes Sunday as Wallace State’s flag football team improved to 8-0 with two conference victories at...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Chasen Hampton broke his own Cullman Christian School boys’ 2-mile record and earned a top-10 finish Saturday, Sept. 26, leading the...

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs swept the Class 1A-2A team championships at the Kudzu Hills Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26, with Reese Swidecki leading a...

CULLMAN, Ala. –Drivers heading downtown this week should plan around street and parking closures for Cullman Oktoberfest, with some restrictions continuing after the Oct. 1-4 celebration ends.  Second Avenue Northeast will remain open throughout the festival.  Depot Drive, between the historic train depot and Depot Park, closed Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. and is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.  The museum parking area and First Avenue Northeast between the museum and Festhalle closed Sept. 27 at 11 p.m. Both are scheduled to reopen Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m.  Additional closures are scheduled Monday, Sept. 28:  • Arnold Street Northeast closes at 8:30 a.m. and reopens Sunday, Oct. 4, at 11 p.m.  • First Avenue Northeast west of Clark Street, the Warehouse parking lot and Clark Street Northeast close at 11 p.m. and reopen Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 p.m.  Motorists should follow barricades and posted signs, watch for pedestrians and allow extra travel time during setup, festival activities and cleanup.  Visitors should plan to park outside the closed areas and walk to the festival. Avoid blocking driveways, business entrances or emergency access, and check parking restrictions before leaving a vehicle.  The official festival site map identifies accessible parking locations along Second Avenue Northeast, along with festiva entrances, restrooms and first aid.  Oktoberfest will take place at Depot Park and the surrounding downtown festival grounds. General admission is free.   Festival hours are 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3; and noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.  Drivers returning downtown after the celebration should check the reopening schedule before taking their usual routes.   The festival’s Sunday closing does not mark the end of all street and parking restrictions.  (City of Cullman)

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – ZincFast is preparing an expansion of its Hanceville galvanizing operation following approval of a tax abatement by the Hanceville City Council.  The council approved the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A planned 56-unit apartment development on County Road 770 has reached another stage of development following a state housing-credit award and review...

CULLMAN, Ala. - We're at the halfway point of the season, and the games are proving to be more and more important when it...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County celebrated its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Friday, Sept....

I laugh when I think about college students today. They go off to school with interior designers, then buy curtains, expensive sheets, nice furniture,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2026 Burgermeister Ball took place Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Abbey Byre Venue at St. Bernard. It was a celebration of Cullman’s German heritage, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools and AmFirst have named Good Hope Primary School Pre-K Teacher Brittney Calvert and Cullman County Child Development Center employee Jeff Corder as their Employees of the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt visited Wallace State Community College on Thursday, Sept. 24. Earlier this year her debut novel, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” was adapted into...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sips n Strokes is an art shop located in Cullman’s Warehouse District. It caters to adults and children, offering painting classes and other creative opportunities. It also allows others...

From the files of Sept. 26, 1937 Bees and Butterflies Mrs. Ida Howell spent Wednesday in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Merz were at the state fair...

I used to hear old folks talk about this, but I never thought it would happen to me. Sure enough, I believe I have surely...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cold Springs built a 21-0 lead through three quarters and answered Holly Pond’s fourth-quarter touchdown with another score to secure...

Updated Sept. 25, 2026, at 11:42 p.m. ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont built a 24-point halftime lead and stopped Appalachian’s late comeback attempt Friday night, defeating...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Good Hope broke open a tied county matchup with 34 unanswered points Friday night, pulling away from West Point for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at West Elementary School have a brand new playground to enjoy this school year, as the campus officially cut the ribbon on an expansive...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Murphy USA project planned for Second Avenue Northwest has moved into the permitting stage following several months of action before the City...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Haynes Farm is a seventh generation farm and ranch in Cullman. They primarily tend to cattle and offer appointment bookings for beef shares, but also have...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission adopted its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Sept. 22, with funding going toward county operations, roads and infrastructure, public safety,...

ADDISON, Ala. – Addison entered Friday night unbeaten and left A.G. Hicks Stadium with another dominant victory. The Bulldogs scored 29 points during a decisive...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Bidding has closed on another construction project at Cullman Regional Airport as the City of Cullman and Cullman County continue a multiyear expansion and...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Cash Hill scored twice to help Fairview rally past Addison 13-7 in the Fireplug game Thursday, Sept. 24, beginning a three-game...

CULLMAN, Ala. - 4D Farm opens for the fall 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Fall at 4D Farm will run...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Willow Path hosted its annual fundraiser, themed, “A Night in the French Quarter” on Sept. 17,  at Cotton Creek. Executive Director...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A planned 150-residence development near Cullman Regional has moved into the environmental permitting process following preliminary subdivision approval earlier this summer.  The Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A 235,000-square-foot industrial property used by RESRG Automotive has changed ownership as the automotive supplier prepares for a separate multimillion-dollar expansion of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Scams are changing fast, but the warning signs are not. That was the message Wednesday, Sept. 23, as the Better Business Bureau of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A splash in the kiddie pool and someone to share the day with give Ruby plenty of reasons to be happy. Now, this cheerful...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two unbeaten teams, two county matchups and the first meeting between Vinemont and Appalachian headline Friday night’s abbreviated local football schedule. Addison...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County cheerleaders brought home four first-place finishes from the AHSAA North Super Regional, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Cullman...

AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation continues to grow the future of Alabama agriculture through investments in scholars pursuing agriculture- and forestry-related careers....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Several downtown streets and parking areas will temporarily close beginning Saturday, Sept. 26, as preparations get underway for Cullman Oktoberfest, scheduled for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approved its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and a lengthy list of county business items.   One...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Golfers gathered at Terri Pines Country Club on Monday, Sept. 21, for the Alabama Pest Control Association's fifth annual Cauthen Classic, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Walmart’s multiyear modernization of its Cullman Distribution Center continues, with a building permit valued at approximately $29.55 million issued this summer for work at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – All four Cullman County youth-football Week 5 series canceled because of extreme heat now have makeup dates, with three scheduled for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Wissota Chophouse will close its Cullman restaurant Saturday, Sept. 26, after approximately 2.5 years in business, according to an announcement from...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Craft Brewery LLC has announced the completed sale of a majority ownership interest to longtime shareholder Russell D. Warren...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local professionals brought their own lunches to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 21, and left with a few...

CULLMAN, Ala. – North Central Neurology Associates, in partnership with the Joanne P. LaGanke MS Center and MS Views and News, will host the 2026 Move...

For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Henry Crocker finished 34th in a field of 250 runners with a time of 15:53.20 to lead local competitors...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sometimes, dreams don’t have to feel so far away, and Hope Horses is one step closer to its dream of expanding...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host its sixth annual Goatoberfest event this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. at its original brewery...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Designer Bag Bingo will return Thursday, Nov. 12, at Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman  UWCC Executive Director Tyler Hooper said the evening will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will celebrate its accreditation and membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers on Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at 708 Ninth...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners fifth annual Youth Art Contest is happening now, with submissions due by Friday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m.   Cullman County Extension Director Kira...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As combines roll through fields and crops make their way from fields to market, Alabama drivers should expect to share rural...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you need assistance paying your utility bill? The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) will be at the Hilltop...

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across the northern half of the state, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours both...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.   Katie B. Kirkwood Architectural and Interior Design is a residential design studio in downtown Cullman. The...

The preparation and attention given to the tiniest of details prior to welcoming your bundle of joy into your home can be the most...

The Cullman County Commission posted the following notice for Cullman County Water and Sanitation customers:  PAYMENT TRANSITION Important Notice to Cullman County Water & Sanitation Customers  Sept. 25 is...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  Before Cullman was known for its manufacturers and industries, most of the county relied on agriculture....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Schafer Refillery LLC on Thursday, Sept. 17. The new business is owned and operated by Jennifer and Christopher...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival took place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.   St. Bernard Ambassador...

About 30 years ago, I went with a mission team to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. After we drove through El Paso, Texas, we crossed the...

From the files of Sept. 19, 1946 Pleasant View News Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rich of Birmingham and Mrs. C. N. Dalton were the guests...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Sept. 14, adopted a $158.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027, including a $58.4 million General...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its Sept. 14 meeting voted to surplus the town's water tower.   The Council noted that the water tower has been up since...

CULLMAN, Ala. – AmFirst marked the completion of its rebuilt Cullman branch Sept. 10, celebrating a new facility at 300 Fourth Ave. SW with employees, community leaders and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Listerhill Credit Union’s Cullman branch moved to a brand new location on Sept. 16. The branch is now located at 702 Industrial Dr. SW. It was previously at 1850 Cherokee Ave. SW.  Groundbreaking...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools ranks second among Alabama public school systems in the percentage of teachers holding National Board Certification, according to a...

Updated Sept. 19, 2026, at 11:53 a.m. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats made the trip south to the Birmingham area to take on the...

ADDISON, Ala. - The second ranked team in 1A, the Addison Bulldogs, hosted one of their biggest rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night. The...

HOLLY POND, Ala. -  Holly Pond hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a region matchup  between county foes, and the Eagles headed back across the...

ARDMORE, Ala. - West Point took a 10-9 lead midway through the third quarter Friday night, but Ardmore answered in less than two minutes...

CLEVELAND, Ala. - A huge region battle took place inside Blount County on Friday night, as the 4-0 Cleveland Panthers hosted the 3-0 Cold...

CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Good Hope erupted for 26 points during the opening quarter Friday night and blanked Crossville 46-0 in Class 4A, Region 8...