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Clothed in Cullman: ‘Together, we are changing lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet hosted its annual Clothed in Cullman event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday night.
Executive Director and Founder Ashley Wilson said the event was a beautiful...
PREP SOFTBALL: Butler fans 13, scores two to push Hanceville over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, host of the Class 3A, Area 12 softball tournament, took on Locust Fork after taking down J.B....
New partnership to add advanced cardiovascular care at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Baptist Health’s Cardiovascular Associates, Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Medical Group have partnered to expand advanced cardiology care in Cullman.
Well known...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison collects second round sweep of South Lamar to...
SOUTH LAMAR, Ala. - After sweeping Hackleburg to start out their 2026 postseason, the Addison Bulldogs made the trip over to South Lamar to...
PREP SOCCER: Saturday night Elite Eight matchups set for both Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Cullman's boys took a 1-0 shootout victory over Randolph and the girls defeated Decatur 2-1 last night, the stage is...
PREP SOFTBALL: Brackets and schedule for this weekend’s area tournament matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - With baseball well into the playoffs, softball joins them this weekend, kicking off the postseason with area tournaments. Meek (21-9), Hanceville...
Alabama Strawberry Festival draws estimated 70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rain concerns and an uncertain forecast did little to slow the Alabama Strawberry Festival, as large crowds filled downtown Cullman Friday...
Pilot Club holds annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman held its annual fashion show and luncheon last week, raising money for several local organizations.
Pilot Club President Brenda Allison said one of the best...
Cullman teams make pulling a tractor look easy
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, April 25 at the Alabama Strawberry Festival, local titans united in a contest of strength, pulling a colossal John Deere tractor in support of The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Zayden Cruce signs scholarship offer to attend Huntingdon...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At Fairview High School this morning, Zayden Cruce signed his scholarship offer to play football at Huntingdon College in Montgomery.
After...
Arley man dies after Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – An Arley man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Alabama State Troopers identified...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman boys hold off Randolph in penalty kick shootout,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After knocking off Ft. Payne at home to start out the Class 6A 2026 state soccer playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats looked...
TRACK & FIELD: Several local stars qualify for State Championships with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Track and field sectionals took place this past weekend across the state, and stars from around Cullman County and beyond earned...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Kiah Lake signs scholarship to play at Bevill...
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison senior Kiah Lake signed a scholarship with Bevill State in front of a large group of family and friends at...
Former Cullman star accepts invite to Indianapolis Colts Rookie Minicamp
CULLMAN, Ala. - After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Cullman Bearcats tight end Kaleb Heatherly accepted an invite to participate in...
Free Touch A Truck event returns May 2 with giveaways supporting Community Cupboard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and this year’s event will combine family fun with an opportunity...
PREP BASEBALL: Inman’s grand slam finishes off Southside, Bearcats win 11-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman and Southside set up a Saturday tiebreaker
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night.
In...
PREP BASEBALL: Boaz sweeps West Point in first round of Class...
BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison completes first round sweep of Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA baseball playoffs are officially underway, and the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Hackleburg Panthers, a team that they defeated...
PREP BASEBALL: 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoff first round matchups set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs start tonight, with the 20-6 Addison Bulldogs taking on Hackleburg in...
3Sixty Jeep Club hosting Autism Night Ride April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 3Sixty Jeep Club will host Jeep Night at Rock N Roll Sushi on Saturday, April 25, at 5 p.m. At 8,...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 21, 2026
BASEBALL
Winston Co. 15, Meek 5 - Batting: E. McCay 2-2 Pitching: E. McCay 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ dominant two-way game gives Cullman a 10-0 run...
JASPER, Ala. - With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Cullman looked to continue an incredible season (34-7-1) on the road against...
Dripping Springs Chapter of DAR awards JROTC medals at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of DAR attended the JROTC Awards Dinner at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on April 17, 2026. There, they awarded DAR Bronze JROTC...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield fans 15, late rally propels Good Hope to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The first two meetings between Good Hope and Hanceville saw the Lady Raiders win the first one in a high-scoring...
Wallace State flag football wins Tiger Town Showdown Championship at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Wallace State completed a perfect inaugural season on Saturday, defeating Clemson 13-12 in the championship game of the Tiger Town Showdown...
Cullman County PALS calls for volunteers, urges residents to stop littering
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) is in need of volunteers to assist in cleaning local roadways. The organization's president, Cherrie Haney, said cleanup can take anywhere from...
Blazers complete spring drills with annual Spring Showcase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Blazers football team closed out spring practice Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Legacy Pavilion, wrapping up the program's...
Auburn concludes spring practice with first A-Day scrimmage of Golesh era
AUBURN, Ala. – After a Tiger Walk reminiscent of an SEC gameday, Auburn concluded spring practice with the first A-Day scrimmage of the Alex Golesh era Saturday in...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 18, 2026
BASEBALL
Memphis 2, Cullman 1 - Batting: C. Bowen 1-2 Pitching: B. Vincent 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K
Colliersville 7, Cullman 6 -...
Cullman High School Theatre to present ‘Les Misérables: School Edition’ April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will present “Les Misérables: School Edition” Monday-Tuesday, April 20-21, and Thursday-Saturday, April 23-25, at 7 p.m., along...
TRACK & FIELD: Several local teams shine at fourth annual Andy...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Andy Page Memorial Meet took place at Cullman High School on Thursday night, and several local teams put on some...
Center of the Arts Community Theatre receives $750K boost from ARC
CULLMAN, Ala - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced a $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the City of Cullman to support the renovation of...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Vinemont 1 - Batting: T. Thompson (Add.) 2-4 (2B x2) Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 6 K, W
Houston...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison celebrates Senior Night with a 5-1 win over...
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Vinemont Eagles for Senior Night on Friday, and were able to send their seniors out with a 5-1...
Bloomin’ Festival this weekend!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bloomin’ Festival returns this weekend to the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School, offering unique arts and crafts,...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 16, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Sumiton 2 - Batting: T. Thompson 2-3 (3B), 1 RBI Pitching: J. Williams 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 K, W...
Clothed in Cullman set for April 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Clothed in Cullman fundraiser, which supports Curt’s Closet, will take place on April 30 at The Venue at Cotton Creek.
The popular...
Agriplex hosting summer camps
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the North Alabama Agriplex is giving kids a chance to try new adventures. Along with popular returning programs, kitchen-based activities have been added.
Executive Director Rachel Dawsey explained that the new...
FAITH: Cullman’s Zoe Snider talks religious influences, making a positive impact...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman junior basketball player Zoe Snider thanks God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and that...
Wallace State finishes third at ACCC Women’s Golf Championship
BREWTON – Wallace State placed third at the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship held at Juniper Creek in Brewton.
Shelton State won the team championship, followed...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of...
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the...
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of...
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and...
Brooklyn Merriman crowned 2026 Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant continues to play a key role in one of Cullman’s most anticipated annual events. This year's pageant was held Saturday, April 12, at the Desperation...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 16, Athens Bible 7 - Batting: C. Speegle 4-6 (2B x2), 1 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Speer’s two-way game gives Vinemont an 8-2 area win...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The first area meeting between Vinemont and Holly Pond took place at Holly Pond on Monday afternoon, and the Eagles ended up defeating...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Athens Bible 0 - Batting: J. Williams 2-4 (HR), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison notches fourth straight win with 9-0 shutout of...
ADDISON, Ala. - In a matchup of two of the top 1A squads, the sixth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the seventh-ranked Athens Bible Trojans. Addison dominated...
Cullman EMS ambulance involved in accident
BETHEL, Ala. - A Cullman EMS ambulance was involved in a motor vehicle accident early Monday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West.
The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire...
Pulling for Survivors tractor pull returns during Alabama Strawberry Festival – April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Pulling for Survivors tractor pull will return Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m. as part of the Alabama Strawberry Festival. Hosted in...
(Updated) 2 dead following 2-vehicle wreck in Walter
Updated April 13, 2026, at 12:20 p.m.
WALTER, Ala. - Two people died as a result of a two-vehicle wreck Sunday evening in the Walter...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary takes 2026 NASP State Championship behind top ten...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Teams from across Alabama met at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery on Friday for the 2026 NASP Alabama State Championship....
A moment with new UWCC Executive Director Tyler Hooper
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyler Hooper officially stepped into his role as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County on March 2, 2026.
Hooper said the community has played a significant role in shaping who...
FAITH: Cullman’s Rachel Hoffman discusses her faith and being a role...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Rachel Hoffman is so grateful to have God in her life, and He has changed her life...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 9, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 8, Winston Co. 5 - Batting: C. Johnson 3-4, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 6.0 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 5 K
Cullman...
Cullman County CDC hosting Cullman Family Expo this Saturday, April 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host its fourth annual Cullman Family Expo this Saturday,...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXV coming April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Venue at Cotton...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter Egg Hunt early Saturday morning, April 4. This long-standing tradition keeps growing each year. The free...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 7, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield’s one-hitter gives Good Hope their third straight County...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament...
Layton family purchases Trident Marina, expanding presence on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar name in the Smith Lake marina business has expanded its footprint, with Lynn Layton and Jeff Layton recently purchasing Trident Marina from Jeff Tolbert.
The...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Jones no-hits Fairview, Benefield blanks Vinemont and...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts,...
Overton knocks out Tulsa, Auburn wins NIT Championship in overtime
INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.
KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds...
Hanceville library hosting poetry contest
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville is currently hosting a free poetry contest. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.
Library Manager Teresa Rivera said local teacher and published author Will Justice Drake will be...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point boys, Cold Springs girls place first...
BREMEN, Ala. - Several local track & field teams met at Cold Springs High School yesterday for the 2026 Cold Springs invitational, where athletes...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Cordova 10, Addison 0 - Batting: C. Lane 1-2 Pitching: J. Williams 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Cold Springs 11, Vinemont 6 - Batting:...
PREP BASEBALL: Big sixth inning helps propel Cold Springs to 11-6...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cold Springs and Vinemont last faced off against each other in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on March 27th, a game...
Auburn cruises into NIT Championship with 88-66 win over Illinois State
INDIANAPOLIS – Advancing to the NIT championship game for the first time, Auburn got 24 points from Keyshawn Hall and made 12 3-pointers to rout Illinois State...
All the Hats: Tools for success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders met at Wallace State Community College March 26-27 for the All the Hats conference. The two-day event offered practical tools, resources and connections...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 2, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Vinemont 4 - Batting: S. Talley (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K
Cullman...
Hanceville man killed in Cherokee County crash
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, in Cherokee...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Late rally puts Gadsden St. over Wallace St., 11-9,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After sweeping Lawson State Community College in a doubleheader last Saturday the Wallace State Lions were 4-2 in their last six games...
‘I hope they feel the love of God’
New Cullman First Baptist Church sanctuary moving toward completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Work on the new sanctuary at Cullman First Baptist Church is moving along quickly.
Pastor Tom Richter explained...
Foundry Ministries to expand Cullman County program with $1M ARC grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A $1 million federal grant will support expansion efforts at The Foundry Farm in Cullman County, with plans underway to construct a new multipurpose facility...
PREP BASKETBALL: New Good Hope boys basketball coach Cory Meyer details...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope hired Cory Meyer to be their new basketball coach on March 19th. He took over for Mitch Morris,...
Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament returns for 5th year – April...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fifth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament will take place Saturday, April 4, in the Vinemont Middle School gym. Registration...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 31, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Belgreen 1 - Batting: S. Talley 3-4 (HR), 4 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, W
Cullman 6, Clarksville...
Therapeutic Recreation Summer Swim Days at May 24-July 26 at CWAC, WildWater
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) will host Summer Swim Days May 24-July 26 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) and WildWater Cullman for participants in the Therapeutic...
Commission on Aging hosts Senior Easter Egg Hunt with local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center on March 26, welcoming area seniors, along...
Chamber Gala: ‘Cullman is a very, very unique place’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce marked a year of progress, teamwork and impact at its 83rd Annual Meeting & Gala on Thursday, March 26, at Stone Bridge Farms.
Chamber...
United Way Crawfish Boil raises funds for local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County Young Professionals hosted their popular Crawfish Boil at Hank’s Sports Bar & Rumors Deli Friday, March 27, featuring great food and fundraising.
The Crawfish...
PREP BASEBALL: Bulldog bats get hot; Lake impressive as Addison takes...
DORA, Ala. - Looking to bounce back from a tough 13-11 loss to Hubbertville last Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs traveled to Dora to take...
Miley joins Cullman CASA team
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) recently welcomed Alyson Miley as an advocate and case manager.
“Having another person on the CASA team...
$1.3M state grant supports Walter Water Authority improvements
WALTER, Ala. - A $1.3 million state grant awarded to Walter Water Authority will support system upgrades while helping keep water rates lower for customers in...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview secures second straight Cullman County Tournament title with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon at Hanceville High, defending County Tournament champion Fairview met with Good Hope in the title game. It promised...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope wins in dominant fashion, taking West Point...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - One spot in the county championship game was already filled by Fairview by virtue of a shutout win over Cold Springs...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview’s offense explosive as they down Cold Springs 13-0,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the first semifinal matchup of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies, who got a first-round bye,...
Local Easter Egg Hunts and events
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March 28
Crane Hill Easter Egg Hunt
Time: Noon
Location: Dowling Park
Details: Families can enjoy a classic egg...
Life of service: Tim Scott honored with Lucille Galin Public Service Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, March 26, for its annual gala, one of the evening’s highest honors was presented in...
PREP BASEBALL: Hot start at the plate leads Good Hope to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the nightcap of day one of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament, Good Hope took on the Holly Pond Broncos. After...
PREP BASEBALL: Balanced hitting and strong pitching by Chasteen lead Cold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day One of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday afternoon, and in the second game of the day,...
PREP BASEBALL: Campbell’s arm and bat lead West Point to a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and host Hanceville Bulldogs faced off in the first game of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament...
Berlin Farmers Market readying for season
BERLIN, Ala. - The Town of Berlin held a growers meeting recently to discuss the upcoming 2026 season. The market will open Saturday, June 6, and be open from...
Curt’s Closet holding spring and summer drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is collecting essential items through its spring and summer drive. The organization is currently seeking donations of children’s denim, athletic shoes...
Cullman County PALS seeking volunteers for April roadway cleanup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers are being sought for the upcoming Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) roadway cleanup scheduled for April 11-18, 2026.
Cullman County PALS is organizing the effort as...
Cullman residents urged to avoid outdoor burning as wildfire risk rises...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging residents to avoid outdoor burning as dry conditions and increased wind speeds raise the risk...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullen’s game-winning RBI double gives Fairview thrilling 8-7 win...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After collecting a huge win at Arab on Tuesday night, the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Knights to their place for a doubleheader on Thursday night....
Vinemont to host 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt March 29
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29, from 2-3:30 p.m. at...












































































































