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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will host a special virtual presentation by Maggie Crosland, Ph.D., curator of European art at the Birmingham...

I learned to drive shortly after I learned to ride a bicycle.  Since I didn’t need a license to ride a bicycle, I figured...

From the files of Aug. 1, 1929 Cullman Country Club Staging Golf Tournament The members of the Cullman Golf and Country Club have a golf tournament...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and regional nonprofit organizations have until Monday, Aug. 3, to apply for an opportunity to share their missions with hundreds of...

Periods of showers and thunderstorms will occur across most of the state from early this morning through around midnight Sunday, with activity lingering in...

On July 29, there was the full moon, the Buck Moon – also known as: Thunder Moon, Salmon Moon and Hay Moon. The name...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton hosted the National Gaited Horse Association (NGHA) Alabama State Horse Show on July 25, at Baileyton Park Arena. There were quite...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic will offer vision exams at reduced prices with Alabama Lions Sight on Aug. 26 and Sept. 30.  Community Engagement Coordinator Susan Crane said the Clinic is blessed with an incredibly supportive...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With the start of the 2026-2027 school year just around the corner, Cullman County Schools is preparing to welcome students back to the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – New businesses may appear to arrive quickly once construction begins, but Cullman Economic Development Agency Retail & Workforce Development Manager Susan Eller...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated the success of the Class of 2026 at a pinning ceremony on Monday, July 27.  “We wanted to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christian Lady Lions did some special things last season, as they went 11-15 and played in a Sub-Regional game...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Updated Aug. 1, 2026, at 8:28 a.m. Mr. Calvert was found alive and is safe early Saturday morning, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department Sgt. Adam Walker has completed a three-part law enforcement leadership program and earned the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Fire Department will host the fifth annual Day in the Park event on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Governors Park.    Fire Chief Mike...

HOLLY POND, Ala. -  In Will McDaniel’s third season at the helm, the Holly Pond Broncos are looking to take another step forward, get...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman business owner and former combat military policeman Bart Crabtree recently announced his candidacy for Cullman Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. Crabtree...

BREMEN, Ala. – An officer-involved shooting occurred Thursday morning, July 30, as Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators attempted to serve a search warrant in...

As summer draws to a close, excitement is building across our community as the Cullman City School System prepares to welcome 3,200 students back...

CULLMAN, Ala. – James C. Fields Jr. was the special guest speaker at the recent meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society. He spoke about the history of Colony.   Fields...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Families are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year during the 2026 Back-to-School Bash, hosted by the City...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated the America 250 on Saturday, July 25, at C.W. Day Park.   The day-long festivities include food and beverage options like JJ’s Tacos, Warehouse Nutrition and fresh watermelon slices. There were also several different vendors to browse, one of which traveled from Birmingham.   Both children and adults got to spend time playing in the fun zone sponsored by Life Church, with three bounce houses and face painting available.   Admission to the pool...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Gideon is a precious polydactyl cat with a gentle spirit, a sublime personality and a few extra toes that make him especially...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, as Will Roberts Day across Alabama, honoring a 15-year-old whose battle...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Wednesday, July 29, bells rang out over the St. Bernard campus to announce the election of the Right Reverend Brendan...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has strengthened its volleyball coaching staff with the addition of former Priceville head coach Emily Williams as an assistant...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Athletics has once again demonstrated that success extends far beyond competition, earning the 2025-26 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is warning Alabamians to be on the lookout for this potential pest. New World Screwworms (NWS)...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville welcomed Education Curators Christian Wysmulek and Richard Trammell from the Alabama Department of Archives & History on July 22. The pair presented “Lasting...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a birthday celebration for the main character of JK Rowling’s fantasy universe and wizarding world, Harry...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew is offering a special kickoff to the new school year. The Critter Crew Back-to-School Nature Quest will take place at Sportsman...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Kaleigh Williams will be a junior at the start of the 2026-27 school year, and in an interview with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has scheduled an in-person public involvement meeting to provide an update on the proposed widening of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club hosts a car show every year in June to support Secret Meals for Hungry Children. Mopars by the Lake Organizer...

CULLMAN, Ala. – In Alabama, weather can change quickly.  A clear road can become covered by heavy rain. A quiet afternoon can turn into a severe...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Flip Trade Show made its way to Cullman OmniPlex earlier this month. The event brought 175 vendors with inventory spanning...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.  Less than six weeks from...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and former Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer joined Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s MomCo group will officially launch on Monday, Aug. 3. The gathering will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 3691 Alabama Highway 157.   Organizers Katie...

Joe Brown, a retired Marine, started his business back when he was active duty. He’s the owner of Devil Dawgs Concessions.  “We just started with a hot dog cart. Something that...

“The Calamity Club” was one of the most anticipated books of the year. It has been 17 years since Stockett’s first book, “The Help,” was published. “The Help” was wildly successful and was a...

From the files of July 25, 1957 Etha Community News Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams and sons, of Flint, Michigan are spending their vacation with her...

My memories were transported back more than half a century ago, even before I ever smelled the scent that firmly landed me there. I...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this month, Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden held a book signing event for local author, Missy Gurley and her book “The...

CULLMAN, Ala. – General Dynamics Mission Systems has posted multiple new employment opportunities at its Cullman manufacturing facility over the past month, signaling continued growth...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its July 23 meeting swore in new City Clerk Teja McIntyre. McIntyre replaces former clerk Tania Wilcox, who resigned earlier in the summer.    Mayor Nolan...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt's Closet is set to take on the Sprout Fiber Internet and Cullman Electric Cooperative team as they host a free charity softball game Thursday, July...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Solving crimes often begins with a single piece of information.  Whether it is a suspicious vehicle, the location of a wanted fugitive or...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama National Alumni Association held its annual Chapter Awards Dinner during the 2026 Chapter Leadership Workshop July 16-18, 2026. The Cullman County...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after being indicted by a grand jury...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Dear Editor:   Anyone who has faced pancreatic cancer knows the statistics can be terrifying. Too often, patients are diagnosed late, and treatment options can feel...

We were invited by the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program to attend a rehearsal for “I Am a Pilgrim: The Evolution of American Gospel Music”...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, July 21, approved a wide range of resolutions, purchases, contracts and subdivision plats.  The Commission adopted Resolution 2026-37, lowering the speed limit...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, July 20 meeting approved $5.09 million in financing for drinking water system improvements, held...

Hobert and Nell Thomas will celebrate their 79th anniversary on Aug. 16! According to their granddaughter Beth Kicker, the pair married Aug. 16, 1947, in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Randy Hammond has been named the 2026 Instructor of the Year for the NC3 Lincoln Electric program. Hammond was recognized on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Every star has to start somewhere, and Sambo is more than ready for his big break. This handsome 4-month-old tuxedo kitten has all the charm you’d expect...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — On July 10, Wallace State Community College held a free welding workshop for women.    Wallace State Welding Instructors included Melanie Patterson as well as...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Fresh off a promising 2025 season where the Eagles went 6-5, Vinemont, in Stephen Robinson’s tenth season at the helm, will...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 745 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction to study the use,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed 12 new businesses to its Powerful Partnerships program, a no-cost, mutually beneficial initiative that provides the college with valuable support...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Rose Petal Beauty, located at 1310 Second Ave. NW, Cullman, offers  specialty UV lash extensions as well as brow services.   Rose Petal is looking to partner with small businesses in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools this week said the Cullman High School Class of 2027 has earned the highest ACT performance of any class over the...

It’s the sound more than the smell that takes me back. Not a loud sizzle like bacon, but quieter, softer. As a kid, when...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Texas as part of an Alabama response to dangerous flooding and rapidly...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Nora Burks will be a junior going into the 2026-2027 school year, and in an interview with the Tribune, she...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State held its Little Lifesavers Camp at the School of Nursing and Center for Science Building. This two-day camp brought new education to...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, July 16, the Cullman County Board of Education officially broke ground on the Cullman County STEM Academy. The system hopes the project will be complete...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library invited Cullman County 4-H Extension Agent Kerri Roberts and Agent Assistant Daphne Gilmore to discuss and demonstrate solar power with young readers on July 15. Part...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Six months into the current Cullman City Council term, Council President Pro Tem David Moss Jr. believes one of Cullman’s greatest success...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman attorney Sara Baker is back in the Cullman County Detention Center after a specially appointed Walker County judge revoked...

ADDISON, Ala. - The Addison Bulldogs' 2025 season began with mystery, as they had a new head coach in Mark Hastings, and loads of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Summer is in full swing, and Alabama and Florida beaches remain popular vacation spots. If you traveled to the beach this summer, or at any point, you may...

Hornworms are bright green and look similar to caterpillars, but are just hawk moth larvae. These seemingly innocent things are the biggest threat to your garden.   They are ravenous eaters and can...

WARRIOR, Ala. – Organizers for the third annual Market at the Maze have officially opened the vendor application process for the fall 2026 season. Held annually at the West Blount Corn Maze, the two-day event functions as a combined community market and autumn festival, attracting regional families and local shoppers.  Unlike traditional stand-alone markets, this...

LARAMIE, Wyo. - The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students from Alabama at the completion of the 2026 spring semester.   Vinemont’s Jordan Windham earned...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “I Am a Pilgrim: The Evolution of American Gospel Music”...

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University, including two local students: Sarah Dockery,...

From the files of July 18, 1940 Logan News Mrs. Mary Nix and Doris Nix were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nix...

Have you ever wondered or imagined what it might be like to not be able to see? The ability to see is one of...

WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Intermediate School has been named a National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).  The national...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Stella Meyer of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Meyer, a freshman at The University of Alabama, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.     Since...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Aubrey Mayfield of Holly Pond was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Mayfield, a freshman at...

BREMEN, Ala. - Members of the Cold Springs FCCLA Chapter earned national recognition during the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held July 6–10 in Washington, D.C.,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, voted this week in favor of legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change by making daylight saving time...

FAIRVIEW, Ala.- Turnover was the theme of the offseason for the Fairview Aggies, who, prior to the retirement of legendary head coach George Redding,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s summer theater camp kicked off this week with Rodney Basenburg, Wayne Cook and Laura Harris.   Cook, who is the founding member...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomed physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed an internship in...