Desperation Church treats community to fireworks, much more
NewsLocalCultureFamilyReligionPatriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. MannCULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage...
View ArticleChambers Farm & Garden Supply opens at new location
NewsLocalBusinessTim Chambers and family opened the Chambers Farm & Garden Supply store in its new location on Wednesday, July 5. / Chambers Farm & Garden Supply on FacebookCULLMAN - Since...
View ArticleBrick Haven fire exposes weakness in water system; Co. water dept. responds
NewsLocalEmergency RespondersLocal GovernmentFirefighters on the scene of the fully-involved blaze at Brick Haven on July 1 were frustrated with the available water pressure. This photo shows the...
View Article125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend
NewsLocalCultureMusicReligionThis year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration.CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the Cullman County...
View ArticleAlabama 6th poorest state in the U.S.; Cullman's poverty rate is 19.4%
NewsStateBIRMINGHAM - Statewide nonprofit group Alabama Possible (AP) recently released its 2017 Alabama Poverty Data Sheet, which highlights statewide poverty rates and data related to educational...
View ArticleDozens attend meeting to learn about WSCC Health Science programs
NewsLocalEducationWallace StateLorie Strane, left, talks with students interested in learning more about the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College, during a meeting offered...
View ArticleMilo’s is back! Burger chain returns to Cullman
NewsLocalBusinessMilo’s corporate HQ in Birmingham was well represented: (L-R) Vice President of Operations Liz Smith, CEO Tom Dekle, Marketing Manager Mary Duncan Proctor, and Area Manager Evans Smith...
View ArticleCullman’s Oakleigh White wins Alfa Foundation scholarship
NewsLocalEducationOakleigh White / AlfaCULLMAN - Oakleigh White, a graduate of Cullman High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation. White is a junior at Troy University studying...
View ArticleCullman student wins scholarship from American Trim
NewsLocalEducationMatthew Thompson / ContributedCULLMAN - Cullman’s Matthew Thompson, son of Eddie Thompson, has won a scholarship from the Henry J. Hawk, Sr. Scholarship Program, sponsored by American...
View ArticleSheriff Gentry to citizens: Slow down
NewsLocalLt. Erik Ryan performs a traffic stop Thursday on County Road 222. / CCSOCULLMAN COUNTY - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrol deputies will be out in force along...
View ArticleALDPH warns of flesh-eating bacteria in AL waters
NewsStateHealthMONTGOMERY - Mobile County health officials have confirmed three cases of flesh-eating bacteria, or "vibrio vulnificus." WALA-TV reported that Barbara Gibbs with the Mobile County Health...
View ArticleStill on top: Cold Springs FFA String Band wins 2nd state title
NewsLocalEducationThe band with their prize banner after the competition / Brad MurrayBREMEN - Earlier this summer, students from around the state gathered in Montgomery for the 89th Alabama Future...
View ArticleCCBOE names AHSAA’s Wanda Gilliland first district-wide athletic director
Coach AJ Lamar resigns amid allegations of improper conduct with a studentNewsLocalSportsEducationCullman CountyWanda Gilliland, who retired from the AHSAA in June, is set to be named the first-ever...
View ArticleDowntown and Warehouse District merchants gearing up for 'Celebrate Cullman'
NewsLocalBusiness2nd Fridays events are a big draw downtown during the summer months. / Andrew CryerWe’ve really got a vibrant downtown, and we don’t want to let that get away. We want to continue to...
View ArticleFairview Town Council discusses rental prices and park improvements
NewsLocalLocal GovernmentFAIRVIEW - At this month’s meeting of Fairview's town council, there was much discussion about rental prices, possible improvements to the community park and the new senior...
View ArticleJames Fields: will he or won’t he?
NewsLocalStatePoliticsRev. Fields stopped by Jack’s to eat breakfast and talk shop, but spent much of his time receiving encouragement from supporters. / W.C. MannCULLMAN - On Wednesday, July 5, Rev....
View ArticleHeartland Quilt Guild's "Quilting in Cotton Country" July 14-15
NewsLocalThis quilt will be given away at the show.The Heartland Quilt Guild will sponsor a quilt show "Quilting in Cotton Country" Friday, July 14, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at...
View Article125th annual singing convention draws capacity crowd to courthouse
NewsLocalCultureMusicHistoricalMusic comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. MannCULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has become a unique tradition...
View Article2 Birmingham residents arrested in Cullman Co. for crack cocaine distribution
NewsLocalCrimeDeangelo Lewis, left, and Brittany Hill, right / Cullman Police DepartmentDODGE CITY - Cullman Police Department investigators on Sunday arrested two Birmingham residents on distribution...
View ArticleSmith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday
NewsLocalSportsOutdoorsCULLMAN - Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? Check out the Smith Lake WakeBattle this Saturday. The event is sponsored by Russell Marine, Wake Factory,...
View Article