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PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 5, 2026
BASEBALL
Fairview 4, West Point 3 - Batting: L. Wright (Fair.) 0-2, Walk-off sacrifice fly) - D. Cleghorn (West.) 2-3, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ game-winning RBI single puts Cullman over Brewer in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After dropping their last game at Athens, the Cullman Lady Bearcats looked to bounce back at home against Brewer on Thursday afternoon.
It...
Agriplex hosting Organic Growing Workshop March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex said it is excited to host an expert panel of presenters on March 20, 2026, from 9...
Upcoming Cullman County Public Library book club meetings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System will have three book club meeting this month.
After Hours Book Club: March 6, 5:30 p.m.
The...
Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale returns March 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale will return Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free,...
‘These kids have that 22-pound heart’: Cullman wins a 61-56 overtime...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Bearcats are riding their identity of 'CHAOS.' right back into the State Championship.
On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Bearcats and Calera...
‘We are grateful for the continued support that allows us to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since its founding in 1981, the Pilot Light Home has provided short- and long-term foster care placements for children through the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Winston Co. 1 - Batting: K. Lake 2-4 2 RBI, S. Talley 2-4 Pitching: C. Thompson 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Gossett’s defense, Konrad’s 20 points lead no. 4 Good...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Lady Raiders are State Championship-bound once again.
Fourth-ranked Good Hope met a scrappy, physical ninth-ranked Montgomery Catholic team at Legacy Arena...
Chamber Lunch & Learn focuses on impacts of One Big Beautiful...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Lunch & Learn focused on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles to play in 2A State Championship after...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cold Springs' Paige Adams won the 2008 State Championship as a player, and she'll get the chance to win one as a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Brian Simmons expects to maintain the Aggies’ winning...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- After the sudden resignation of legendary Fairview head coach George Redding on Feb. 20, the future of the program was up in...
Library seeking volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is seeking volunteers, saying they play a vital role in keeping local libraries running efficiently.
CCPLS...
Read with Mrs. Alabama American March 3 at Karma’s Coffee House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mrs. Alabama American 2025, Taylor Folks, will host a special reading event on Tuesday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Karma’s...
Bremen man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as William L. Rhodes, 56.
Troopers said...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Paige Adams on journey to Birmingham, Final...
BREMEN, Ala. - It's been a special season for first-year head coach Paige Adams, who took over at Cold Springs after legendary head coach...
2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant winners
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School recently crowned winners in its 2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant.
Eighth-grade winners
Prettiest Smile - Emory Norris
Best Dressed - Ella...
Vinemont High crowns 2026 Miss Vinemont, 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School recently crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont and 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen.
Makenna Howard was crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont.
Miss Vinemont...
Good Hope High pageants set for March 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School will hold its pageants on Saturday, March 21, in the school gymnasium. The 2026 Good Hope...
PREP BASEBALL: A team-by-team guide as Cullman County baseball gets underway
CULLMAN, Ala.- With winter sports coming to an end, Cullman County baseball is back. From a seasoned Fairview squad looking to defend their 2025...
City’s Spring Cleanup Week set for March 30-April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s time to clear out those large items taking up space at home. Cullman’s annual Spring Cleanup is set for March...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt donates over $60K to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – During Monday’s Cullman City Council meeting, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson presented checks totaling over $60,000...
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.
CULLMAN, Ala....
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...
