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PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman wins NW Regional Championship 80-53 over Lee-Huntsville to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- When head coach Stu Stuedeman took Cullman to the Final Four in 2022, it was the first time the school had been...
Cullman Community Theatre production coming in March; Community Choir, Camp Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced several upcoming programs and events, including a spring musical, community choir signups and...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope topples no. 9 Wilson 58-38,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final Class 4A NW Regional Finals game in the varsity girls' division took place on Saturday night, as fourth-ranked Good Hope took...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 West Point’s season comes to a close...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the Class 5A Girls NW Regional Championship on Monday evening, no. 4 West Point met no. 2 Guntervsille at Tom...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends in NW Regional Finals to fourth-ranked...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 1A NW Regional Championship matchup featured the Addison Bulldogs and the fourth-ranked Hubbertville Lions in a rematch of last...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Lady Tigers’ postseason run ends at the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- An inspiring season for Meek's young Lady Tigers has come to an end.
In the third matchup of Monday's NW Regionals, the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big second quarter helps no. 3 Red Bay get...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The first NW Regional Finals in the Class 2A varsity boys' division featured a pair of top-ten teams, as sixth-ranked Cold...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles win 45-42 thriller over Belgreen to take...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In her first year at the helm, Paige Adams is taking the Lady Eagles to Birmingham.
Opening up the NW Regional Championship...
Girl Gathered embraces women of all ages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Founded by Savannah Mahaffey, Girl Gathered is a social club created to help women in their 20s and 30s build friendships...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman collects 53-41 win over Clay-Chalkville, advances to Elite...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After missing out on Regionals last season, the Cullman Bearcats made it their mission to make it back there this season....
PREP BASKETBALL: Faulkner connection shines as West Point downs Priceville 65-32...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The No. 4 West Point Lady Warriors, riding a 27-game heater, met the no. 7 Priceville Lady Bulldogs at Tom Drake Coliseum...
Empty Bowls feeds multitude
CULLMAN, Ala. - First United Methodist Church hosted the 21st annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner Monday, Feb. 16. The crowd enjoyed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope knocks off Deshler 60-50 to clinch spot...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the sixth straight season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Deshler Lady Tigers did battle in the Regional Semifinals...
Ladies’ Mahjong Night Feb. 19 at Terri Pines
Updated Feb. 18, 2026, at 9:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Terri Pines is inviting women of all ages to gather for Ladies’ Mahjong Night on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fights back, but comes up short in 47-45...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Vinemont Lady Eagles, on the cusp of their first Elite Eight appearance since 1995, met defending 3A State Champion Lauderdale Co....
PREP BASKETBALL: Mars Hill’s Belle Hill, No. 1 recruit in the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Holly Pond Broncos opened up day two of the NW Regionals with a 9 a.m. matchup against the no. 2-ranked Mars...
Lunch & Learn: Images and copyright
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center recently hosted a Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Toni Carter, library...
Hanceville Irish Festival returning for 9th year; vendor, sponsor signups underway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Green will once again take over downtown Hanceville when the ninth annual Hanceville Irish Festival returns Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Hosted by...
Cullman Electric Cooperative launches Community Cupboards in celebration of 90 years...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced the launch of its Community Cupboards, a new initiative...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs knocks off top-ranked Decatur Heritage in overtime...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day one of the 2026 NW Regionals at Wallace State Community College concluded with a top 10 matchup in the varsity...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles avenge ’25 playoff loss to Decatur Heritage...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles met the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles in the final girls matchup of Tuesday night at Tom Drake...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison overcomes shooting woes, earns first Elite Eight berth...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After their Winston County rival Meek was knocked out of the playoffs, the Addison Bulldogs took the court at Tom Drake Coliseum...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek’s season ends with 75-46 loss to Hubbertville in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After knocking off Waterloo in their Sub-Regional game on Saturday night, the Meek Tigers looked to carry that momentum into their Sweet 16...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek Lady Tigers earn Elite Eight appearance with 63-51...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Meek Lady Tigers faced off with the 25-8 Brilliant Lady Tigers in the first game of the ASHAA Northwest Regionals on...
Doggo love on tap: Pints & Paws pours out hearts for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ethos Craft Brewing hosted a “Pints & Paws” adoption event on Valentine’s Day. The occasion featured live music from Ex-Quartermasters and...
Riders, drivers, yard crews urged to prioritize motorcycle safety across Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures rise and more motorcycles return to Alabama roadways, local and state officials are reminding the public that motorcycle safety...
‘We were in love with the game’: Addison volleyball receives State...
ADDISON, Ala.- Head coach Sadie Hall took over for Addison Volleyball in 2025 with big shoes to fill. In the prior ten seasons, Kaydi...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman outlasts Hazel Green 55-53 to move on to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After getting a hard-fought win in the Class 6A, Area 13 championship game at Jasper on Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats got the...
‘I Love You Moore’: Book launch Saturday at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - A memoir by Cullman native Hunter Moore will debut at a community book launch on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon at...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope rolls past Fultondale 76-23 to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Coming off of a dominating area championship win over West Morgan, the Good Hope Lady Raiders looked to clinch a...
Crimson Tide baseball to open the regular season at home against...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama baseball is prepared to open the 2026 regular season at Sewell-Thomas Stadium against Washington State. The Crimson Tide owns a 3-1 mark...
No. 5 Auburn baseball opens 2026 season vs. Youngstown State
AUBURN, Ala. – No. 5 Auburn baseball opens its 2026 campaign with a three-game series against Youngstown State Friday through Sunday at Plainsman Park. First pitches are set for Friday...
FAITH: Cold Springs softball’s Leila Pearl on her religious influences, relationship...
BREMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' junior softball player Leila Pearl reflects on how much God has helped her during some tough times in her...
CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues its phased rollout, questions remain for patients, caregivers and the general public about how the...
United Way of Cullman County seeking sponsors for Gas Card Program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is seeking community partners to sponsor its Gas Card Program, an initiative designed to provide...
Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program focusing on colors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program is a hands-on educational series designed for children ages 3-5, introducing young minds...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Lady Eagles, Eagles secure Class 2A, Area...
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted this year's Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament in both the girls' and boys' division, and both...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
(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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs roll past Lady Yellow Jackets in 49-18...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- It was Youth Night inside Lane Horton Gymnasium, as the Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Corner Yellow Jackets in Thursday night hoops...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point’s Sutter qualifies for state championships, Warriors...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The West Point high school track and field team traveled to the Birmingham CrossPlex to compete in the first two days of...
North Alabama Agriplex announces local author visit Feb. 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex announced it will welcome Alabama author Heather C. Morris for three separate classes.
On Friday, Feb. 13, Morris...
United Way of Cullman County invites local nonprofits to apply for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County invests donor dollars back into local nonprofits that are working every day to improve life for...
Local band Raine performs at scholars bowl fundraiser
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team hosted a fundraising concert in the school auditorium Jan. 17, featuring a rising...
Medical cannabis program advances in Alabama; Cullman County positioned for dispensary...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s long-delayed medical cannabis program is moving closer to becoming operational following recent action by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Cullman...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing...
Tulip fields, Alabama Tulip Festival coming to Cullman’s 4D Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s 4D Farm has announced an addition to the family friendly attraction: tulip fields.
4D Farm Owner Beth Daniel said...
CJ House: Restoring Women Outreach announces 6th sober-living home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Restoring Women Outreach, a local program that has been serving women in Cullman since 2011, recently announced its sixth sober-living home.
Founder...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Strong second quarter, second half helps no. 2 West...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with the varsity boys championship game between no. 1 Cold Springs and no. 2 West...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point holds off no. 3 Good...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 1 West Point Lady Warriors met no. 3 Good Hope in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament varsity girls championship on...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point knocks off no. 3 Good...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The JV boys county champions would be decided on Championship Friday, as the top-seeded West Point Warriors faced off against the third-seeded...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ all-around game pushes No. 2 Cold Springs to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the first matchup of championship Friday, the no. 2 Cold Springs Lady Eagles took on no. 5 Holly Pond to finish...
Build a stronger hive at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Honey bee enthusiasts are invited to see what all the buzz is about at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Chapman’s double-double, team defense lead no. 2 West Point...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the final game of day four of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, no. 2 West Point and no. 6...
Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo in Cullman draws thousands from across the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural Alabama’s Ultimate Fishing Expo drew large crowds and widespread praise as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts filled the Cullman OmniPlex...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Balanced scoring, defense helps no. 1 Cold Springs get...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A spot in the championship game was on the line Wednesday night, as the top-seeded Cold Springs Eagles took on the no....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 3 Good Hope advances to championship after winning...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second semifinal matchup of Wednesday afternoon, no. 3 Good Hope and no. 2 Vinemont met for a shot at no....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Faulkner twins, Shadix combine for 55 points in no....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The first varsity girls semifinal game took place on Wednesday, as the top-seeded West Point Lady Warriors faced off against the fifth-seeded...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Threes rain as no. 2 West Point defeats no....
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Closing out day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament, the two-seeded West Point Warriors took on the seven-seed Hanceville Bulldogs in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 5 Cold Springs upsets no. 4-seeded Fairview 50-36...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The second varsity girls matchup of the night saw the No. 4 seed Fairview Lady Aggies take on the no. 5 seed...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Slick passing, Marsh’s shooting the difference in no. 6...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the second matchup of the varsity boys bracket on Tuesday evening, the no. 3 Fairview Aggies met a feisty sixth-seeded Vinemont...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Big second half helps propel no. 3 Good Hope...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Day three of the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament started with a varsity girls matchup between No. 3 seed Good Hope and...
Notes from latest CALiCo meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Literacy Council (CALiCo) met Jan. 14 to review recent activities and discuss upcoming events and priorities to expand...
Rotary Club donates $5K toward library bathroom renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, saw the Cullman Rotary Club present a...
