Finance + Legal Services

Invest wisely for the present, future

Investing is more than stock markets and numbers Article by Missy Gurley | Photography by Samantha Southerland Investing is more than stock markets and numbers. We spoke with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Katie E. Brown of Edward Jones about investment considerations. CCL: What do you believe the best investment selections are for the rest of 2025? KB: I get that question often. And truth be told, impactful investments are more than a given stock or mutual fund. The investments that are...

Food + Beverage

Time to celebrate!

Re-opened Pasquale's marks first birthday Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Pasquale's After all this financial planning, a celebratory drink is in order! Pasquale’s Pizza & Pasta in Cullman is celebrating as well, marking its first year after re-opening under new ownership. The local staple has in fact been around since 1968, but was closed for a short time while new owners Steve and Mike Morgan made renovations. Pasquale's Birthday Cake Martini Ingredients 1.5 oz. Absolut...

Finance + Legal Services

Retirement considerations

Are you (and your finances) ready? Article by Corbin Ellard, Merrill Lynch | Photography by Corbin Ellard Corbin Ellard ChFC®, CPFA® and CRPC™ is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Birmingham. He is a partner of THE HARTY CARPENTER GROUP. Ellard is regarded as a Retirement Benefits Consultant.   CCL: How much should a retiree spend per year? CE: Before deciding how much to spend each year, retirees should consider variables such as the age at which you retire, how your...

Local Services

Investing in community

How Cullman Savings Bank is making its mark in Cullman Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Lisa Jones Photography There’s been a whirlwind of activity on the southwest side of Cullman, and a lot of that is thanks to Cullman Savings Bank, an anchor of the community since 1887. The new Cullman Savings Bank building sits next to Hank's Sports Bar & Rumors Deli. Opening in 2024, the building has a drive-through banking location, but it’s much more, and that was the wish of Cullman Savings Bank...