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PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A,...
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim...
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back...
‘We need the community’s help’
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign...
(Updated) 1 killed, 1 injured in Bremen wreck
Updated 2-11-21 1:17 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – One person was killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman men, women defeat Oneonta 8-1, 9-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the men’s and women’s Cullman High School Tennis teams hosted Oneonta for a pair of varsity matches Tuesday night and...
Hanceville man killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers said Byron Holland...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends with 47-46 loss to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – The top-seeded Addison Bulldogs were upset at home by Winston County (WCHS) after dropping a 47-46 overtime battle with the Yellow...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope races past Hanceville 76-38 to advance to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area tournament action resumed across the state Tuesday night and a pair of local squads clashed in this year’s Class...
PREP SOFTBALL: Young Lady Bulldogs ready to hit the field in...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach Lana Hines is hopeful that the 2021 season will be better than the 2020 season that was cut...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls at Falkville 69-61
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the third seed in the area, visited the no. 2 seed Falkville for the opening round of...
Retired Cullman Police officer injured in head-on crash
Updated 2-6-21 at 8:26 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A retired Cullman Police officer was injured in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon. Jimmie Johnson, 72, of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off next week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament in the books, the next step for local teams will be area tournaments next...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fairview’s Bailey signs with UAH
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Fairview High School as friends, family, coaches and teammates met in the library to celebrate...
Q & A with Hanceville’s Alexandria Flanigan, Miss Alabama USA
Updated 2-5-21 2:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 10, Hanceville's Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA, making her the first Miss Cullman USA contestant...
Victoria’s Hope expands, opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures, a local thrift shop known for letting families in need shop for free and for donations...
Seniors: Apply now for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is currently assisting area seniors with filling out applications for this year’s Senior Farmers’ Market...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey signs with Hutchinson
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another local athlete celebrated the next step of their athletic and academic career Wednesday afternoon when Cullman football standout Jaylen Hughey...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison gearing up for new year on the diamond
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Head Coach John Everett hopes his second year at the helm of his alma mater will be better than his...
Lions cancel 2021 Fish & Ham Dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lions Club on Tuesday announced the cancellation of its annual Fish & Ham Dinner. The popular event, which began...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats rout Hayden at home
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady...
‘Baileyton Bargain Days’ begin this Saturday
Update 2-3-21 8:44 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton has a new shopping opportunity beginning this Saturday. Councilman Dewayne Sumner announced Monday night...
Polar Brrrrrr Plunge
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 Polar Bear Plunge took place Saturday morning at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC), including a first for...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs downs Good Hope 53-48 to win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Good Hope met in Saturday night’s final championship matchup and their showdown was just as tight as the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge West Point 52-49 to win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity championship bout of the day, the Fairview Lady Aggies and Lady Warriors of West Point clashed for...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview tops Good Hope 61-57 to capture JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second championship showdown of the afternoon was for the JV Boys title and featured a matchup between the Fairview Aggies...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope comes back to defeat Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s first championship game was a battle between the Good Hope Lady Raiders and Cold Springs Lady Eagles for the JV...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off West Point 44-37
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off in Friday night’s final varsity boys’ semifinal game, battling to decide who will advance...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs survives OT battle with Hanceville 60-54
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Top-seeded Cold Springs and fifth-seeded Hanceville met in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal matchup and it was a back and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Lindsay Lane at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lindsay Lane Lions for a pair of varsity matchups Thursday night, looking for revenge for a pair of...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outpace Cold Springs 64-53
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and West Point squared off in Thursday’s night cap from Tom Drake Coliseum with one more spot in the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies down Good Hope 54-38
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The varsity girls’ semifinals were on tap at Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday night and we tipped things off with a clash...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 20 Volleyball sweeps season opener at Bevill State;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Playing in its first conference match in more than a year, Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team notched a season-opening sweep at Bevill...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point handles Holly Pond 73-55
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond faced West Point in Wednesday’s night cap at Tom Drake Coliseum and the Warriors were able to take control...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders outlast Fairview 64-54
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Fairview clashed in Wednesday night’s second varsity boys matchup and it was a fast-paced affair from the start....
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs survive 63-62 thriller against Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Varsity boys action in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped Wednesday night and things got started with the Hanceville...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops West Point in 51-50 nail...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off in Tuesday night’s final county tournament matchup with one more spot in the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview rolls past Holly Pond 62-36, earns spot...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The first of Tuesday night’s JV Boys matchups featured a showdown between the Fairview Aggies and the Broncos of Holly...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges Fairview 42-41 to advance to...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Fairview and Cold Springs met in Tuesday night’s second JV Girls semifinal bout with a trip to the County Championship...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to JV Girls finals with...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Junior varsity action resumed in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament at Holly Pond High School’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Tuesday...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Swamp John’s in place of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the pandemic has hit the pocketbooks of the world, it has also had an effect on the Saint Bernard Athletic...
Hanceville Public Works assisting in Fultondale tornado recovery
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Following Monday night’s catastrophic tornado in Fultondale, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Public Works Director Rusty Fields dispatched a crew with...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Hanceville 71-50
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville and West Point clashed in Monday night’s final county tournament matchup and after building a 17-point lead going into the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs pulls away from Vinemont 60-35
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second game of Monday night’s slate featured a duel between the Lady Eagles. Vinemont entered the game as the sixth...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders race past Holly Pond 71-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at its traditional home inside Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday with three varsity girls’ matchups...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Enterprise State in home openers, host...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State in their home openers on Saturday at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors JV Boys advance to semifinals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Day one of the 2021 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of JV boys matchups at West Point...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Winston County Championships
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison took care of business on Saturday night as the Lady Dawgs defeated the Double Springs Lady Jackets in a thrilling, overtime game,...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Broncos rally to defeat West Point...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point tipped off JV Girls tournament action Saturday afternoon and after a slow first half on...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond JV Boys down Hanceville 48-30
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off Saturday at West Point High School with the opening round of...
Chicken Salad check!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chicken Salad Chick on Friday presented The Link of Cullman County a check for $9,400 to help fund the agency’s Master’s...
Cullman County Basketball Tournament ticket, live stream information
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament begins with Junior Varsity games on Saturday, January 23 and continues with JV and Varsity Championship...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison earns first round wins in Winston County Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the first round of the 2021 Winston County Tournament Thursday night and both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs collected...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies handle Holly Pond at home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview was home at Joe Schults Gymnasium Thursday night to host the Holly Pond Broncos and both the Aggies and Lady...
Wallace State’s basketball teams tip off 2021 season tonight at Enterprise...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – After a long wait, Wallace State’s basketball teams open the season tonight at Enterprise State.
The Lady Lions, coached by Jessica McBrayer, are...
Central Board approves return to play ‘Best Practices’ for spring sports...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines for...
Welcome back, Deputy Clark!
Updated 1-19-21 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Eleven months ago, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark and his K9 partner Figo were seriously...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders beat Warriors at the buzzer 56-54, Lady Raiders...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With schools closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the West Point Warriors made the short trip...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs split road matchups at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the county seat to take on their archrival foes, the Yellow Jackets of Double Springs....
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Oneonta in a pair of huge Class 4A, Area 11 games as they looked to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies edge Guntersville 62-60 in OT, Aggies fall...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies were on their home floor to host Guntersville in a pair of area matchups Friday...
Restoring Women Outreach enjoys success despite 2020 challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in I-65 crash Thursday night
Updated 1-15-21 at 4:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman County Thursday night. Cullman...
CCSO, City Sanitation, Hanceville and East Elementary honored with PALS awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners may not have been able to receive their awards in Montgomery as in past non-pandemic years, but that didn’t...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2021 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is almost upon us and in a year full of uncertainty for high school athletics,...
Wallace State Community College has 93 student-athletes named to ACCC Fall...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor...
Flourish of Cullman clients enjoy success in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, which seeks to help people with developmental barriers to employment find ways to work and move toward independent...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits home area matchups with Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview played in its first games since last Tuesday when it hosted Brewer in a pair of huge area games. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area double-header at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split area tilts with Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County for a pair of area matchups but only one of the...
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA Sunday night in Auburn. Flanigan competed as Miss Cullman USA. She was one of 26 contestants...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot...
Link of Cullman County rethinks approaches, finds new partners in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, an organization that seeks to bring together multiple resources to combat poverty in our area, faced...
‘We are truly better together!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) saw a lot in 2020: increasing numbers of new clients, dwindling stocks and even a brief...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders claim area wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium at Hanceville High School for a pair of area clashes...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope starts 2021 with area sweep over Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After finishing as runners-up in the West Morgan Christmas Classic, both Good Hope squads looked to start 2021 strong as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects area sweep at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Addison Tuesday night to take on the Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The excellent Lady Eagles’...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles down Vinemont at home
BREMEN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As...
‘I saw so much giving this year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - April Bowen German, with the help of family and friends, created Victoria’s Hope in her mother’s memory as a ministry to...
‘That siren was just a lightning magnet’
BERLIN, Ala. - Heated controversy was sparked after the Berlin Town Council at its last meeting decided not to repair or replace an outdoor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview rallies to top Brindlee Mtn. 64-58
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lions of Brindlee Mountain for an afternoon contest at Joe Shults Gymnasium and after a rocky...
‘A year we will always remember’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Children and teens’ clothing and accessory boutique Curt’s Closet is already well-known for the one major feature that sets it apart...
Nearly all AT&T services restored following Christmas morning blast
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an explosion rocked Nashville on Christmas morning, many AT&T users around the Tennessee Valley area found that they had unreliable...
Cullman Fire Rescue raises $350 for Cullman County DHR
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the month of November, Cullman firefighters got into the spirit of giving through an unusual method: growing mustaches. Kyle Elliott,...
Holiday update from the Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many businesses and organizations either adjusting their schedules or closing down entirely for the long holiday weekend, many people may...
Holiday home fire safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters, celebratory candles and decorative lights and electronics, the chance of fire-related incidents increases...
Christmas wishes: Community leaders share Christmas messages
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s mayors and commissioners share their Christmas wishes for their communities.
Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway
“We would like to thank everyone who...
Keep your body moving during the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Schools are out for the Christmas holidays and the kids are likely happy to be home and relax. It’s easy for...
‘We are there for them and will continue to be there...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Good Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to face Good Hope Tuesday night after splitting a pair of Monday nights by Fyffe. Good...
