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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things, a local business fueled by a mother-daughter duo's passion for revitalizing antiques, is excited to announce...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is set to host a significant job fair event aimed at rounding out its...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Jimmie Williams, the freshman guard for the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team, has been named to the National Junior...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, began planning for the 2024 Festival of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, held the first reading of an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Some say cursive writing it is a dying skill. For the Zaner-Bloser publishing company, that couldn’t be farther from the truth....

Much needed repairs coming to local roadways following Gov. Ivey's announcement  MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, April 10, announced that more than $7.9...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, downtown Cullman – particularly Depot Park and the Festhalle – will host the inaugural Alabama...

ONEONTA, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22...

A Memorial Service for Marlon Randall Bates, age 63 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Pamela Rae Key, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Pamela was born in Cullman, AL.  A visitation for Pamela...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Sidewalk plaques of Auburn greats Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis will soon grace downtown Auburn AUBURN, Ala. – A Fantastic Four representing three...

Fr. Patrick Egan, O.S.B, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Cullman, is shown offering Benediction rites during the annual Divine Mercy Sunday...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Renovation Church hosted a fun-filled community fellowship event after its church service on Sunday, April 7. The non-denominational congregation came...

Mr. Herring passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born Wednesday, September 12, 1979, to Russell Keith Herring and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a night straight out of the heart of Mobile, with sparkling greens, gilded golds and shimmering purples at Flourish...

Lindan Jerome “L.J.” Hill, 47, died unexpectedly at his home in Bremen, Alabama. Cause of death was due to underlying heart conditions. He is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of “Encourage a Young Writer Day,” the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will be...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first April meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they took the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s first luxury boutique hotel will be open its doors to the public Saturday, May 4, 2024.  The Flying Fifty Hotel is...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – Local nonprofit Chainbreaker’s Ministries on Saturday, April 6, cut the ribbon and welcomed visitors to the grand opening of the...

FALKVILLE, Ala. - Heritage Homestead will host an Intro to Canning class on Tuesday, April 9, at the home of Joanna McConnell, located at...

Funeral service for Stephen Paul Barnett, age 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with Rev....

Graveside service for Janice Carrine Gulledge, age 89, of Altoona, is Friday April 12, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Simcoe....

Funeral Service for Iris Bernice Carter, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...

Edna Jane Hedges, age 97, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Edna was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 22,...

Funeral service for Margaret Odine Laney, age 97, of Cullman, is Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with Rev....

CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single-vehicle crash on County Road 813 in the Trimble area at approximately 9:20 a.m. Monday morning claimed the life of...

James Martin Copeland, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 82....

Arrangements for Mable C. Lolley, age 84, of Decatur, are incomplete, at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Mable was born...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Shirley D. Hooper, age 83, of Falkville, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born Thursday, April...

AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76. A 1985...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded more than $791,000 in grants to improve public safety in 12 municipalities and seven counties. Local...

Funeral Service for Martha Ann Smith, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Charles Ray Johnson, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 59. Mr. Johnson was born to Charles Edgar...

Smoke billows into the sky, visible to nearby residents and motorists as a sign that something is burning in the Alabama forest.  It’s a prescribed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is gearing up for kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Families interested in enrolling their children...

A celebration of Life gathering for Kerry L. Scott, 58, of Cordova, Alabama will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral...

Women in Diesel Meet and Greet When: April 11Time: 5 to 7 p.m.Where: WSCC Diesel Technology  BuildingRegister: www.wallacestate.edu/womenindieselinfo  HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Diesel...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) supports 19 nonprofit partner agencies. It is currently seeking volunteers for its Allocation Committee. Executive...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local pregnancy resource center First Source for Women held its annual banquet fundraiser Thursday, April 4, at Loft 212.   Executive Director...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville invites residents to participate in the 2024 Spring Clean-up, with citywide yard sales April 19-20, followed by...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School (WPHS) Scholars Bowl team has been on a white-hot streak in the quiz world, winning...

Arrangements for Judy Tanksley, age 64, of Cullman, are incomplete, at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Judy was born November...

Funeral Service for Florence Joann Ivey, age 88 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala—On Monday, April 1, WellStone, one of Cullman County’s mental health resource centers, unveiled its newly completed expansion and renovation project, which added...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking...

HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed a resolution proclaiming April Civitan Awareness Month in the town. “As always, we...

Pamela Whaley Hagan, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  No services are scheduled at this time. 

Robert 'Bobby 'Gene Blevins, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at the St. Bernard Abbey Columbarium  at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.  A reception will follow from 3-5 p.m. at the All Steak Restaurant. Surrounded by loving family and friends, Bob Blevins passed away  peacefully at his home in Cullman, Alabama where he resided for over 60  years.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Bob was born  in Cullman, Alabama on December 17, 1937.  He was a young 86 year  old.  He is survived by his son Robert Blevins and wife Cindy, daughter  Candice Blevins, grandsons Travis Blevins, Taylor Blevins, Alexander  Shoaff, Aidan Shoaff and nephew Xavier Flores.  Bob was preceded in  death by his loving wife Arabella Blevins and his ten brothers and sisters.  Bob was a very proud Marine and while stationed in Padre Island, Texas  he met the love of his life, Arabella Tamez. They were married for 62  years. Bob was very artistic and athletic. He was an excellent golfer and  an enthusiastic follower of all sports, especially the University of  Alabama athletics and Crimson Tide football. Most of all, he loved his  lake home at Smith Lake.  He was an experienced and passionate  fisherman. There were never any bad days at the lake for he and Arabella.    Professionally, Bob was a barber for over 60 years and practiced his trade  in Birmingham, Alabama. Blevins Barber Shop in downtown  Birmingham was the town hall for gossip, sports and politics.  He used to  say “I’m driving everyday to be with my friends”. It was not work in his  mind. Bob will be missed by all and especially his family.  The family would sincerely like to thank the caregivers that shared their  kindness and assistance to both Bob and Arabella over the years. Heart  felt thanks to Sheila S., Shelia G., Robyn, Barbara, Christy, Nicole,  Kenneth, Mary, Shanna, Patsy, and Crystal.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests  that contributions be made to St. Bernard Preparatory School located at  1600 St. Bernard Drive, SE in Cullman, Alabama 35055.   Please visit mossservicefh.com to leave condolences for the family.   Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.   

Funeral Service for Earlene Simmons, age 81 of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park, with its expansive lake, acres of trees, wildflower and butterfly trail and arboretum, is a destination for nature...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School this week received a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support its Science, Technology, Engineering...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

VFW honors local Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 29 each year, members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On April 9, 2024, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will celebrate 150 years of ministry to Cullman and its surrounding...

HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, April 1, tabled a request from Jared Ibrahim, owner of BNF Metals, to...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday presented $5,000 checks to each of the town’s schools: to Holly Pond High...

Dr. Martin Bruce Harbison, age 84, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Birmingham surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will...

Betty Jean Wamp Holt, 89, passed away peacefully April 2, 2024. She was born May 5, 1934 in Cullman, Alabama. Jean graduated from Cullman...

Updated April 4, 2024, at 10:24 p.m. Graveside service for Loretta Young, age 75, of Good Hope, is Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2 p.m....

Funeral services for Cody Lowell Self (SPC) will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Northbrook Baptist Church is hosting an event aimed at married and engaged couples who seek to grow their relationship with each...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called meeting on Monday, April 1. The purpose was to address two...

Gorden Lee Boylen, age 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on April 2, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.  He is...

Walter Lynn Garrett, 75, of Pulaski, TN died March 21, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. A native of Holly Pond, Mr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally owned Dixie Duds and Decor celebrated a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, March 29, with the Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. It was a beautiful morning at the park...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...

Updated Tuesday, April 2, at 11:58 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. Monday, April 1, claimed the life...

CULLMAN, Ala - Pasquale’s Pizza has been a staple in the Cullman community since the 1960s when local couple Phillip and Donna Nunnelley brought...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  One person was injured in a golf cart crash on Sunday, March 31, on Seven Bark Drive Northwest in the Terri Pines...

Mary Beverly Allred, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.  No services are scheduled at this time. 

Funeral services for Gary Twilley, of Cullman will be 2:00 Thursday April 4, 2024. 

Funeral services for Larry Wayne Bromblow, 59, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 3rd at Ole Time Way Church. Burial will follow...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Funeral service for Dorotha “Dot” Rodgers, age 91, of Cullman, is Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2024 Alabama Golden Flake A-Day Game will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium and...

Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced recently it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host the Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from noon-3:30 p.m., inviting...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  The 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival will take place April 20-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the grounds of St....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Captain Ricky Blackwood joined law enforcement in 1988 as a Reserve Deputy for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. March 31, 2024, will...

Updated March 30, 2024, at 11:12 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, March 29, resulted in one...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, March 28, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, other community officials and members of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of...

A celebration of life for Ronnie J. Murray, 77, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1st at Center Hill Baptist...

Funeral Service for Cameron Shane Adams, age 30 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Gethsemane Baptist Church with...

Geraldine Marie Rodriguez Nelson, age 87, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 25, 1936 and resided in Cullman, Alabama, passed from this life...