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Obituary: Bobby G. Cotner
Funeral Service for Bobby G. Cotner, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland
Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland, age 66 of Cullman, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on...
First Day Hikes 2023
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great...
Going in Reverse: Dangerous Driving Behaviors Rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 8, 2022) – A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis...
Rain today, patchy dense fog tonight into Sunday, and potential severe storms Tuesday
CLANTON – Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will move across the state through this afternoon. No severe weather will occur. Although isolated showers...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the Christmas holiday, including:
Thursday, Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Kenneth Author Burks, 21,...
Resolving to do, be better in the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each year approximately 45% of Americans to make New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years to ancient...
CCSO mourns loss of Sgt. Mike Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Mike Moore died this week, the CCSO announced Thursday morning:
“The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is...
Obituary: John Ervin Marcinowski
John Ervin Marcinowski, age 86, of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, Dec. 31,...
Obituary: Julia Elizabeth Pratt
Julia Elizabeth Pratt, 79 of Arley, passed away Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1943.
A visitation will be held on...
Obituary: Judy Blankenship
Judy Blankenship, age 64, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Illinois...
Obituary: Glenn W. Hanes
Glenn W. Hanes, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug. 12, 1951, in...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Severe storms are possible today, Saturday, and next Tuesday
CLANTON – A number of upper level disturbances will affect Alabama over the next six days. Today, a line of thunderstorms will move into the...
Jason Mickle promoted to assistant police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lifelong Cullman resident and 24-year Cullman Police Department veteran Jason Mickle has been promoted to assistant chief. Mickle joined the department...
Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority...
Homeschool Connection New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection will host a New Year’s Eve party for homeschooled students with karaoke, board games, card games, snacks and...
ACES: Pet goats
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Goats are becoming popular pets for people living in urban as well as rural and suburban communities. Goat owners in...
Obituary: Judith Lynn Jones
Funeral service for Judith Lynn Jones, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Patricia Reanee Knighten
Patricia Reanee Knighten, age 62 of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 14,...
Obituary: Arthur Buell Paschal
Funeral service for Arthur Buell Paschal, 92, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Cullman First Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Jerry Dianne Giadrosich
Funeral service for Jerry Dianne Giadrosich, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Mark Eric Phillips
Mark Eric Phillips, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, at the age of 54. Mark was born in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Cynthia Thornton
Visitation for Cynthia Thornton, age 55, of Hanceville, will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Doris Ann Moore
Funeral service for Doris Ann Moore, 78, of Fyffe, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Holly Pond earn wins at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament wrapped up at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night and both Holly Pond Broncos and...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Merrill: Audit program confirms accuracy of Alabama elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday announced the completion of the post-election audit pilot program. The results of the...
Play it safe on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – New Year’s Eve will see us bidding farewell to 2022 and welcoming in 2023. Many will opt to hold celebrations at...
UAB: Ring in the New Year safely with simple tips for diabetics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - New Year’s Eve serves as a culmination of three months’ worth of holiday celebrations and gatherings. For many, it is a...
Parents preparing to take ‘miracle baby’ home after year in hospital
EVA, Ala. – Elijah Steffen will soon be going home after more than a year in the hospital. The “miracle baby” was born Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Eagles, Warriors fall on day 2 at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament resumed at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Wednesday night and all three of our local teams...
Obituary: Vivian “Nell” Bonnel Jones
Vivian "Nell" Bonnel Jones, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Nell was born in Cullman, Alabama.
Nell is survived...
Obituary: Phyllis Jean Kilgo DeJong
Phyllis Jean DeJong (Kilgo) was born November 5, 1951, the oldest of the four children of Lawrence and Helen Kilgo. The first four years...
Obituary: Gert Greenhaw
Graveside Service for Gert Greenhaw, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery with...
Obituary: Helen Juanita Schuman
Helen Juanita Schuman passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Rehab Center at the age of 95. She was born Nov. 10,...
Obituary: Elizabeth Robinson
Funeral service for Elizabeth Robinson, 80, of Nesmith will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
LIST: New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Christmas now behind us, New Year’s Eve is on the horizon and Cullman has a variety of ways to celebrate....
Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office...
The power of an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude is often discussed by families on Thanksgiving Day as we gather around the dining room table and take turns citing what we’re thankful...
Bloomin’ Festival set for April 22-23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the South may be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, St. Bernard is warming up for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point opens Christmas Tournament with win, Holly Pond, Cold Springs fall...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament officially tipped off at West Point High School Tuesday afternoon and three local teams...
Obituary: James Lynn Elkins
James Lynn Elkins, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at the age of 61. Mr. Elkins, known by most as Lynyrd,...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Curvin
The funeral service for Billy Wayne Curvin, 77, of Vinemont, will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home. The...
Obituary: Kenneth Larry Ray
The funeral service for Kenneth Larry Ray, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Henry
Herbert Hoover Henry, 94, of Cullman passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Cullman.
He...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Gentry
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gentry, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Jackie was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jackson Thomas...
Obituary: James Edward Ray
James Edward Ray, age 86 of Addison, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his residence.
James was born Nov. 20, 1936.
No services will be...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Find, share recipes at Outdoor Alabama’s Wild Eats page
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for...
‘Nothing is possible without God’: Addison’s Lydia Ergle talks senior volleyball season
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs captured yet another State Volleyball Championship this fall and for senior Lydia Ergle, it was a perfect...
Good Samaritan specializes in health care with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala. – Walking through the doors of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic feels like walking into every other doctor’s office in town. There’s...
Festival of the Cranes returns Jan. 13-15
DECATUR, Ala. – The Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association will host the three-day 2023 Festival of the Cranes event Friday-Sunday, Jan. 13-15, at the Wheeler...
Obituary: Larry Joe Crawford
Funeral services for Larry Joe Crawford of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Boyd
Lisa Ann Boyd, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Lisa was born in Chicago, IL. on March 2,...
Obituary: Jack A. Trawick
“I had a great life.”
On Dec. 22, 2022, Jack A. Trawick passed away in his sleep at his home in Crane Hill, AL, and...
Obituary: Zachary James Calvert
Funeral service for Zachary James Calvert will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Livingston Chapel Church in Crane Hill. Burial will take...
Obituary: Shirley McBrayer Conn
Shirley McBrayer Conn, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1951,...
Obituary: Hoyt Maurice Drake
Funeral Service for Hoyt Maurice Drake, age 94, of Huntsville, will be at noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
ALEA reports icy roadways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties and on the following...
Important documentation needed to enroll in STAR ID program; deadline extended to May 5,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID (called STAR ID in Alabama) to May...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Paizley Whitlow talks freshman cross country season
BREMEN, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for Cold Springs’ cross country teams. The Lady Eagles finished second in the state, and...
Veterans invited to register for new virtual arts workshops
An arts program of weekly virtual workshops for veterans is taking registration now for two new series in 2023, Artful Healing and Mindful Movement.
The...
Hanceville amends building, business license fee schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, Dec. 22, meeting voted to raise building and business license fees for the first...
Obituary: Curtis Allan Sayles
Curtis Allan Sayles, 51, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.
Curtis was born on May 23, 1971.
No services...
Obituary: Franklin Gene Wilhite
Franklin Gene Wilhite was born on May 5, 1953, to Robert and Lola Roberson Wilhite. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
‘They’re all such an important part of our town’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville hosted local senior citizens at the Hanceville Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 22, for a Christmas party...
Files from yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a conference in...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. NEW YEAR JOY 365
To increase your likelihood of a HAPPY NEW YEAR, here are 365 S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) ideas from the past 52 weeks:
JANUARY
Choose joy...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist...
Rolling blackouts implemented in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated Step 50 of its Emergency Load Curtailment Program and requested local power boards implement rolling...
Obituary: John Hollis Lowery
Funeral service for John Hollis Lowery, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, at the Cullman Moose Lodge. Memorial services will...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Johnson
Memorial Service for Dennis Wayne Johnson, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Mt. Hope Baptist...
Obituary: Imogene Whitehead
Funeral services for Imogene Whitehead, age 93 of Blountsville formerly of Cullman, will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the...
Obituary: Jeanie Ann Louise Connell
Jeanie Ann Louise Connell, age 51, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born April 17, 1971,...
Obituary: William “W.D.” Dayton Derrick
William "W.D." Dayton Derrick, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. W.D. was born in Cullman, Alabama on Dec....
COLUMN: ‘The Polar Express’: I heard the bells!
Being a grandparent, I’ve learned that the time between 2-3 years old is a wonderful age for grandchildren. They talk pretty well, they’re just...
$2.65M awarded to combat homelessness in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State of Alabama has awarded $2.65 million to help Alabamians who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless obtain shelter...
Cullman County Revenue satellite offices moving away from cash transactions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham announced that the county’s satellite revenue offices will no longer accept cash, nor will they...
Commission honors retirees, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting Dec. 20 recognized the reappraisal department’s Karen Campbell for her retirement after 24 years...
St. Bernard Middle School performs ‘The First Christmas’
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory Middle School performed “The First Christmas” Dec. 9-11 in the Abbey Byre. The production showcased the musical and...
Obituary: Jannie Denney Quattlebaum
Funeral Service for Jannie Denney Quattlebaum, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Hanceville at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs squared off for the second time this season and just like last time,...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope rolls past West Point 64-30, Raiders pull away...
WEST POINT, Ala. – With icy conditions coming to town later tonight, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors battled it out a...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
County to supply extra garbage receptacles for holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sanitation Department will be setting up extra Dumpsters throughout the county on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the excess...
‘Taking care of each other’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Cullman Lowe’s Home Improvement #313 provided complete Christmas meals to local families in need through their partnership with the...
ALEA: Be ready, be safe during wintry weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for extremely cold weather, which could potentially produce a wintry mix in certain areas across the state leading up...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the...
‘He helped lay the groundwork for where the city is today’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman Fire Rescue Acting Chief David Munger passed away Dec. 14 at the age of 64, his legacy leaving an...
Cullman’s ‘Mrs. Claus’ tells all
CULLMAN, Ala. – Did you know the Cullman area has its very own Mrs. Claus? Tonja Grace has been bringing good cheer for half...
Obituary: Elizabeth Bates Clem
Elizabeth Bates Clem, 42, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2022. Liz was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on Feb. 16, 1980.
Ms....
Obituary: Judy Ann Garcia
Judy Ann Garcia, 73 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s East, in Birmingham.
Judy was born...
Obituary: Martha King Capps
Funeral Service for Martha King Capps, age 85, of Jasper, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jimmy Day
Funeral Service for Jimmy Day, age 79, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Cold Springs Missionary Baptist...
Obituary: James Van Hughes
James Van Hughes, age 87, of Welti, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
Van retired from Americold after working there for 40 years....
Hanceville man dies in interstate crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reported that Joseph Scott Varner, 40, of Hanceville was involved in a single vehicle crash on...
