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Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Vinemont serves hundreds at 1st Community Thanksgiving Meal
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont, with the help of several local organizations, held its first free Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov....
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville races past Falkville 90-41, Vinemont, Cold Springs fall in opening round
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 40th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday and the hosting Hanceville Bulldogs got things started...
Obituary: Wanda Gale Smith
Wanda Gale Smith, 71 of Arley, passed away Nov. 20, 2022, at her residence.
She was born March 10, 1951, in Miami, FL.
A private memorial...
Obituary: Harold Wayne Widener
Funeral Service for Harold Wayne Widener, age 84, of Mount Olive, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Millie Josephine Flanigan
Millie Josephine Flanigan, age 77 of Haleyville, AL, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Russellville Hospital.
Millie was born on Jan. 8, 1945, in...
Obituary: Mark Edward Richter
A memorial service for Mark Edward Richter, 52, of Cullman will be 1p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church...
Obituary: Dennis Worren Haynes
Dennis Worren Haynes, 64, of Cullman, AL, passed away on Nov. 19, 2022. Mr. Haynes was born Oct. 17, 1958, in Marshall County, AL,...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Cordova at Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament, Broncos, Knights...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 66th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday afternoon and several local teams are...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO K-9 team recognized as NNDDA ‘Top tracking team’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is honored to recognize the efforts of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Program, according...
CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized several faculty members, students and family members during their meeting on Thursday, Nov....
Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission...
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft...
ACES: Factors that affect pecan tree production
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if...
‘Save Room for Safety’ this Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY – This holiday season, travel experts are predicting over 54 million Americans will travel at least 50 or more miles from home during...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland adds 40 foot Santa display for 20th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation saved the announcement of a big surprise for the ribbon cutting of the 20th annual Winter...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934, 1954
From the files of 1904
Fresh Michigan celery at Mages every Saturday. – Adv.
To regulate the price of cotton, producers are going to hold one...
52 ODES TO JOY: FRIENDSGIVING
ODE TO FRIENDSGIVING
Let’s not wait until November’s fourth Thursday
To give thanks for, and also with a friend.
Today, tomorrow, Friendsgiving can be any such day.
Be...
Obituary: Bobby Gerald White
Bobby Gerald White, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. White was born in Oxford, AL,...
Obituary: Marie Ann Arsenault
Marie Ann Arsenault, age 80, of Cullman, AL passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Marie was born in Montreal, Quebec, and was a...
Obituary: Ginny Mae Patterson
Ginny Mae Patterson, of Cullman, AL, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, at the age of 54. Ginny was born in Michigan on Aug....
Obituary: Patricia Lou Weter Cutright Kerns
Patricia Lou Weter Cutright Kerns passed away Nov. 19, 2022, in the comfort of home in Cullman, AL due to cancer. She was born...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show hosts over 70 vendors
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show was held Friday Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov....
Early morning house fire claims life in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - An overnight house fire has claimed the life of a Cullman County man. Rodney Ray Persall, 68, died in the fire...
Cullman City Schools receive ‘A’ grade in 2022 state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 Alabama Education Report Card is out, and Cullman City Schools scored an “A” overall, maintaining and reaching excellent achievement...
Jason Crawford found guilty of murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday night, after four days of testimony, Cullman’s Jason Crawford was found guilty in the murder of his wife Tiffiney...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take home openers over Decatur Heritage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted their home openers against Decatur Heritage Friday night, and both collected home...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Arab falls in 2OT thriller at No. 3 Pleasant Grove...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night to face Pleasant Grove in the third round of the Class...
Obituary: Carlos Lee Whitten
Carlos Lee Whitten, age 68 of Bear Creek, AL, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at his residence.
Carlos was born on April 3, 1954,...
Obituary: Dorothy Wallace
Dorothy Wallace, 90 of Double Springs, passed away Nov. 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on July 7, 1932, in Double Springs, AL....
Obituary: A. Dan Gillon
Funeral Service for A. Dan Gillon, age 67, of Vinemont, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Northside Baptist Church;...
Obituary: Diane Hill
Diane Hill, age 71, of Warrior, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. She was born in...
Crawford trial, day 5
Warning: This article includes graphic language.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Defendant Jason Crawford, on trial for the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, took the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, has fatally injured a Vinemont man. Alvin D. Gillon, 67, was critically injured when...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams finish in top 10 at NJCAA championships, half marathon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Wallace State Community College’s Cross Country teams each finished in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division...
Cullman City Board of Education meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at East Elementary School recognizing sixth grader Collin Kent as...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo hosts 500-plus players
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s third annual Designer Bag Bingo event took place Tuesday at Loft 212. The event is...
JSU Marching Southerners awarded Sudler Trophy
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - The John Phillip Sousa Foundation presented the famed JSU Marching Southerners the prestigious Sudler Trophy at halftime during the Gamecocks’ final...
Cullman High Theatre raising funds for state finals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will represent its school and community at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, where 12 high...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond downs Vinemont on the road 61-53, Lady Eagles pick up...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Holly Pond made the trip to Vinemont Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups against the Eagles and the Broncos...
Governor Ivey makes first major staff appointment ahead of second term
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is appointing Drew Harrell to serve as director of legislative affairs. The appointment of...
Crawford trial: Day 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford entered its fourth day Thursday. The defendant is charged with murder in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I want to be a friend and mentor’: Good Hope’s Kailey White enjoying junior...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Kailey White is excited to get things going again...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper set to retire after 44 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s most familiar faces is set to retire from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) in just a couple of...
Law enforcement tips for a safe holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the holiday season fast approaching, members of local law enforcement provided tips on how to keep yourself and your property...
20th annual Winter Wonderland opens Nov. 18 at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display will happen open Friday, Nov. 18 and run through Dec....
Obituary: Jim Caudle
Funeral service for Jim Caudle, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Christopher Franklin Walker
Christopher Franklin Walker of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. He was born March 2, 1973, to Harry and Peggy Walker.
He is...
Obituary: Shannon Dwayne Jones
Shannon Dwayne Jones, age 46, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Shannon was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 24,...
Crawford trial: Day 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day three of Cullman man Jason Crawford’s trial in the May 2, 2017, murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, began...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Our team is also our family’: Good Hope’ Charly Johnson excited for junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Good Hope basketball player Charly Johnson. Charly has now been a part of back-to-back...
Scholar’s bowl scoreboard: West Point teams continue dominance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point’s high school and middle school teams once again sit atop county stat sheets in scholar’s bowl matches at Wallace...
‘The Nutcracker’ coming Nov. 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre, Cullman Community Theatre and Ballet South will present “The Nutcracker” with more than 60...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops home opener against Oakman 68-63
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Oakman Wildcats in their home opener Tuesday night, and it was a closely contested game...
Obituary: Lawrence Dowling Robbins
A memorial gathering for Lawrence Dowling Robbins of Cullman will be on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m.
Mr. Robbins was...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Arseneau
Brenda Kay Arseneau, 55, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, on Feb. 22, 1967, to...
Obituary: Kenneth Haden Shew
Kenneth Haden Shew, 70, of Vinemont passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1952.
He is survived...
Obituary: Sarah Kathryn Payne Chandler
Sarah Kathryn Payne Chandler, 81, of Vinemont, AL passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at the Palliative Care Unit of UAB Hospital. Kathryn...
Obituary: Charles F. “Chuck” Nixon Jr.
Charles F. “Chuck” Nixon Jr., 68 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Chuck was...
Veterans honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep and its monastic community honored veterans in a special Veterans Day Service in the Abbey Church.
Student Council President...
Budweiser Clydesdales bring Christmas season to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands packed into Cullman’s Warehouse District and surrounding area to get a glimpse of something special Sunday. The three-day Christmas in...
Holly Pond family raising funds for Diabetic Alert Dog
HOLLY POND, Ala. – A Holly Pond family is raising funds for a Diabetic Alert Dog. Cash Howard, 7, was diagnosed with type 1...
Crawford trial: Testimony begins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford was completed on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 12:45 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Kenneth Wesley...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The victim was identified as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits season openers against Cordova
BREMEN, Ala. -- Basketball season is underway at Cold Springs High School and the Eagles and Lady Eagles were both home at Jesse George...
Obituary: Pamela Nannette Jones
A graveside service for Pamela Nannette Jones of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in...
Obituary: Lisa Louise Griffin
Funeral service for Lisa Louise Griffin, 57, of the Blair community will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19th, 2022, at Blair Congregational...
Obituary: Franklin David Wilkins
Franklin David Wilkins, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Franklin was born in Addison, Alabama on July 30,...
Obituary: Lisa Ann NeSmith Handley
Lisa Ann NeSmith Handley, age 60 of Blountsville, passed away the Nov. 12, 2022, at Marshall Medical Center. Lisa was born March 3, 1962,...
Obituary: Debra Faye Shedd
Debra Faye Shedd, 63, of Haleyville, AL entered into rest on Nov. 12, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Debra was born on June...
Obituary: Kenneth Haden Shew
Kenneth Haden Shew, 70, of Vinemont passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1952.
He is survived...
Obituary: Garland Ergle
Garland Ergle, 70, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Garland was born on July 26,...
St. Bernard Prep welcomes new admissions director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meg Glover started her new full-time admissions director position at St. Bernard Prep on Monday, Nov. 7 and completed her first...
A vision becomes reality
CULLMAN, Ala. – The chilly breeze and brisk temperature did not thwart the droves of skaters of all ages who took to Skate Depot...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Deputies arrested Jesse Shane Black,...
Crawford trial: Preliminary jury selection as proceedings begin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the trial of a Cullman man charged with the murder of his wife began Monday, Nov. 14, in...
Good Hope City Council awards School Project Grants
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got the...
CPD confirms robbery at Factory Connection
CULLMAN, Ala. - UPDATE 6:40 p.m: Cullman Police Department released the following statement.
“This evening at approximately 5:19 pm Cullman City Communications received a call...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy holds history fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy (CCHA) held a history fair and Thanksgiving meal at Cullman Nazarene Church on Friday, Nov. 11. The...
2023 Master Gardener application period ends Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The application period for the 2023 Cullman County Master Gardener training course ends on Nov. 30. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to...
Hanceville City Council gets law enforcement update
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its regular meeting Thursday heard from Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who provided the council with...
Parade of veterans
Students at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School celebrated local veterans Thursday with songs and a parade, in commemoration of Veterans Day...
Obituary: Frances Tidwell Williamson
Frances Tidwell Williamson, 89, passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 12, 2022, in her home in Cullman, surrounded by loving family and friends.
She...
Obituary: Ruth Duke
Mrs. Ruth Duke, age 104, of the Welti Community, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family....
Dodge City appoints Jason Burney mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its Thursday night meeting appointed its third mayor this year. Councilwoman Heather Langley made...
Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program set for Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation’s Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Lela Ruth Whaley
Lela Ruth Whaley, 96, of Cullman passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Blount County.
She...
Obituary: Nadine Johnson
Nadine Johnson, age 72, of Cullman, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oather C. and Opal Reese Wood;...
WSCC Future Foundation luncheon raises more than $300K for scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Future Foundation held its annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction Thursday, raising more than $300,000 toward providing a...
East Elementary named ‘Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence’ for 3rd time
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School has been honored as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence for a third time, following accolades in...
Crawford murder trial scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The husband of Tiffiney Joy Crawford, Jason Dewayne Crawford, is set to stand trial for one count of murder in his...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AMERICAN ALPHABET
“Joyous aging” is as easy as 1-2-3-4, which you can remember with the simple S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) acronym.
S.U.N.S. AMERICAN ALPHABET reflects on...
