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PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs 4A Dora at home 60-53
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Dora Bulldogs on a rainy night at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a hard fought,...
Arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman pulls away from Austin 64-38, Lady...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back on their home court Tuesday night, hosting a pair of matchups against Austin...
Arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Peggy Smith announced as recipient of the Dave R. Echols Award...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, former Cullman Economic Development Agency director Peggy Smith was announced as the recipient of the Dave R. Echols Distinguished...
Cullman County BamaCarry announces candidate endorsements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County BamaCarry members announced on Saturday their endorsement of two candidates.
“We are pleased to share our endorsement of Sheriff Matt...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $10,000 to CCBOE to support...
The Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund on Tuesday donated $10,000 to Cullman County Schools to support student and family mental health services.The memorial fund was established...
Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat retires from the Link after 10 years...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is hosting a retirement party for Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat on Friday, Feb. 4 at the...
City of Hanceville preparing for warm-weather events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Though winter's chill will be for another month at least, some cities in Cullman are already working to spread the word...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope bests No. 6 Priceville 58-41,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a pair of County Championships over the weekend, Good Hope returned home Monday night to host a pair...
Arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Leldon’s ‘Art in the Warehouse District’ event to take place February...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local home décor retail shop Leldon’s will be hosting “Art in the Warehouse District” on February 4 from 4:00 p.m. –...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930:
From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Elkmont at home 55-41
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Elkmont Red Devils at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a solid 55-41 win. Addison improves...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Cold Springs 65-53 to win 3rd...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs fought it out for this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Saturday night, and it was another...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders roll past West Point 73-39 for 1st...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off for the third time in the varsity girls’ championship game Saturday night but unlike...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top West Point 53-41 &...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s JV Boys Championship Game featured another heated battle between West Point and Good Hope. The Warriors led the Raiders...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outlast Good Hope 33-29 to claim JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with the JV Girls title game between the Lady Warriors of West...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs takes 70-65 OT thriller over Hanceville to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville battled for the last spot in Saturday’s varsity boys’ championship game Friday night, and it was an...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off Fairview 60-51 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of Friday night’s varsity boys’ semifinal matchups at the Cullman County Tournament was a fast-paced and competitive clash between...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point tops Fairview 51-33 to advance to JV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview tipped things off with a JV Girls semifinal matchup at the Cullman County Tournament Friday night. The...
Cullman County incumbents facing challengers, others running unopposed
CULLMAN, Ala. - With what many call “election season” just beginning to fire up locally, some Cullman County incumbents are facing challengers while others...
Multiple drug arrests by CCSO in Cullman County this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, January 24, Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Good Hope area.
Tyrone Daishawn...
Arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
President of the Cullman Beekeeping Association teaches candle making class at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a part of the Cullman County Extension Office and North Alabama Agriplex’s Prepare for the Fair Series, Phillip Garrison, president...
Cullman Community Theater to present “Arsenic & Old Lace”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theater returns with its dinner theater production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Stone Bridge Farms on Feb. 18-20,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs come from behind to topple No. 4 Decatur...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted two very good basketball teams from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy at Allen Stephenson Gym Thursday night and came away...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point pulls away from Fairview 58-23 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s Cullman County Tournament action wrapped up with a meeting between the West Point Lady Warriors and the Lady Aggies...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Holly Pond 73-31, advances to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first varsity matchup of Thursday night’s Cullman County Tournament action saw the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders face off against...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders edge Holly Pond 27-26 in OT to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped things off at the Cullman County Tournament with a JV Girls semifinal matchup Thursday night and it was a...
Multiple arrested across county for drug-charges, trafficking
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies went to a residence in the Goldridge community to serve a warrant on Thursday, January...
Arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 26, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Rep. Robert Aderholt visits Cullman Regional on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional was honored to have Rep. Robert Aderholt visit its main campus on Tuesday. The congressman took time to visit...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs downs Vinemont 55-38, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second and final matchup of the Cullman County Tournament Wednesday night was another tight one featuring a battle between the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos advance to semifinals with 43-34 win over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Varsity girls action tipped things off at the Cullman County Tournament Wednesday night and it was a classic battle between the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty plea and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced that Robert Alan Peak was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday after...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs advance with 61-45 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One more varsity battle was on tap at the Cullman County Tournament Tuesday night, and it was another intense clash between...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview pulls away to top Hanceville 46-28 & advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second varsity girls clash of the Cullman County Tournament tipped Tuesday night and saw the Fairview Lady Aggies take on...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Warriors hold off Fairview 55-44, advance to JV Boys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local teams were back at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night to resume this year’s Cullman County Tournament and...
Arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Taylor Simmons wins Top 5 Self-Expression award in Distinguished Young Women...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young...
First Source for Women Executive Director Catherine Bethell announces retirement after...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was recently announced that Executive Director of First Source for Women Catherine Bethell has resigned after seven years of service.
The...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope takes 66-63 thriller over West Point to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of this year’s varsity boys county tournament matchups tipped off at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night and it was...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors pull away to top Vinemont 52-28 &...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors and Vinemont Lady Eagles tipped off varsity girls’ competition at this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 53-20 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night with a battle in the JV Boys Bracket. The top-seeded...
Arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City, County Schools returning to normal operations Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After reaching out to both the Cullman City and Cullman County School Systems, it has been confirmed that both will be...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mrs. Fred Kelley and Charles, Junior are here to visit her mother, Mrs. C.W. Sandlin, who is seriously ill.
Cullman upset...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 53-41 to capture back to back...
ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek High School hosted the Winston County Championship games Saturday night and Addison High was lucky enough to be in both...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: 4 JV matchups tip things off on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is upon us, and the action tipped off with four junior varsity battles at Wallace...
Two meth-related arrests made in Cullman and Hanceville Wednesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a residence in the Phelan Community to serve a felony warrant on Wednesday,...
‘Backstage Photography’ exhibit held at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooke and Vincent Desnoes held a “Backstage” photography exhibit Thursday evening at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy. The purpose of the event...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Cold Springs 51-46, Lady Raiders...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders were in action on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 64-23 to advance to county championship...
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs took on the hosting Meek Lady Tigers in the first round of the Winston County Basketball Tournament...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 19, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple people arrested at Good Hope residence for various drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies traveled to a Good Hope residence on Sunday, January 16, to follow up on complaints...
Terri Pines Country Club hosting ‘Flourishing the Night Together’ fundraising event...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. will be holding a “Flourish the Night Together” 80’s themed event at the Terri Pines...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond edges Fairview 52-49, Lady Aggies top Lady...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos clashed with the Fairview Aggies at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night and the county squads split...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison opens County Tournament with 63-37 win over Lynn
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison opened the Men's side of the Winston County Tournament Bracket at Meek High School Thursday night with a game against...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope handles Hanceville 75-39, Lady Raiders down Lady...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders made the trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night for a pair...
Gov. Ivey awards $18 million in grants to improve communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.2 million to provide improvements in more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties.
Grants awarded and...
Arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man arrested on multiple charges on Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies stopped a Hanceville man for a traffic violation on Monday, January 17, which ended with multiple...
Local choir Cullman Women Sing make successful return to the stage...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Women Sing Choir performed its first concert in two years on Tuesday evening at the Seventh Street Baptist Church....
Arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope eatery Stash House Distillery offering local investment opportunities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Patrick “Katdaddy” Watson is giving the Cullman community an exciting opportunity to invest in his business The Stash House, a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs picks up senior night wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Eagles of Vinemont at Jesse George Gymnasium Tuesday night and on top of celebrating senior...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball teams notch conference sweep at Enterprise State; play...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State on the road Monday night. The women opened with a 72-52 victory, and the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
NASA’s James Webb Telescope completes deployment of mirrors provided by General...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest and most powerful space science telescope, launched on a historic mission on Christmas Day. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope, Lady Bearcats collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads were in the field competing at this year’ MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum early...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
From the files of 1930:
The honor roll of seniors at Cullman High School for the first semester includes: Maria Callahan, Charon Denson, Alfred Glaser,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison dominates county matchups against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their county rivals the Lynn Bears in what could have been trap games for both teams. Both the men's and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Wheeler’s late free throws lift Warriors over Tigers 66-64,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors were back home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium for a pair of huge area...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope downs Oneonta 53-39 to clinch...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of the Good Hope varsity squads were on their home court at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Friday night, and both...
Arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
South Vinemont trailer park dumpster overflow causing litter problem for surrounding...
VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont has been experiencing a litter problem around the Vinemont Estates mobile home community for months. The dumpsters at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison topples No. 4 Winston County 54-48, Bulldogs down...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled to take on their arch-rival county foes, the Winston County Yellow Jackets Thursday night and came away with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos split home matchups with Locust Fork
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos hit the court at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night to host a pair...
Arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: Cullman’s Stancil, Barksdale sign with Snead, Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Thursday afternoon to celebrate a pair of Bearcats...
Cullman’s Cyber Central Robotics team wins first place at VEX Robotics...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament Saturday, Jan. 8. The tournament, administered by the Wallace State...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 12, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Remembering Mayor Tawana Canada
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Town of Dodge City lost a pillar of the community Tuesday with the passing of Alice Tawana Canada, serving...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2022 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re a couple weeks into the new year and that means it’s almost time to tip off this year’s Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tesha Brewer State Farm Insurance accepting donations for ‘Coats & Can-uary’
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate State Farm's 100th anniversary in June, State Farm Insurance Agent Tesha Brewer has been performing acts of service to...
2022 Annual Polar Bear Plunge draws first-time divers at The Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning, Jan. 8. The event allows anyone willing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits tight area battles against Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. – After collecting a pair of road wins over Lynn Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs returned home Tuesday night for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman bounces back with area wins over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats and Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night after their trip to Hartselle over the weekend and bounced back with...
Arrests and incidents reported January 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chamber of Commerce holding Community Luncheon to discuss public safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce will be holding the first Community Luncheon of the year on January 21, 2022 presented by...
Weekend proves a busy one for Cullman County Sheriff’s Office with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple unrelated arrests from Thursday-Sunday kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office busy.
At approximately midnight on Thursday, January 6, CCSO Deputies conducted...
New date, location announced for Relay For Life of Cullman County;...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Relay For Life of Cullman County announces the 2022 event will be held on a new date and location from previous...
Arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Great man, great heart, great friend.’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department (JCFD) announced the retirement of Chief Micah Netherton after 30 years of service to the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900
Mrs. Annie Mackentepe and son, after an extended trip to Cincinnati and other northern points, have returned home.
Nine cheeses, about $40 worth, were stolen...
