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Throw some bags for Holly Pond baseball
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Holly Pond Baseball Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the Cullman County Cornhole Club, will be held Saturday, Oct. 22,...
52 ODES TO JOY: RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY
RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY to add more sunny happiness and warm contentment to your world and to others. American literary legend, Edith Wharton, glowed with...
Obituary: Tony Moore
Tony Moore, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Tony is survived by his mother: Nancy Moore; his brothers: Kenny...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap, playoffs set to begin Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The final week of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football regular season is now complete and there were several huge games...
Cullman’s Justin Dyar and team win big at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Justin Dyar and his team received multiple awards at Lake Homes Realty’s ninth annual National Agent Summit for their exceptional achievements...
‘Spiders Aren’t Scary’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Friday hosted a no-so-creepy-crawly Little Farmers program. Called “Spiders Aren’t Scary,” the event saw preschoolers ages...
ACES: Flash drought- conquering a dry domain
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall has brought a wave of aridity to Alabama along with its pleasant temperatures. In the new climate, homeowners around...
Hanceville City Council honors local historian Norman Boone
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday honored local historian and Hanceville High School class of 1969’s Norman Boone. Boone single-handedly uploaded...
Wreaths Across America expands FREE TEACH program curriculum for educators
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine - This year’s theme for Wreaths Across America (WAA) is “Find a Way to Serve.” In keeping with this, the organization...
Obituary: Michael Scott Pendley
Michael Scott Pendley, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at his residence.
Scott was born on June 12, 1964, in...
Obituary: Ruby Gail Nickelson
Funeral service for Ruby Gail Nickelson, 77, of Vinemont will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
AL Children’s Health Insurance Program celebrates silver anniversary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) Program is celebrating 25 years of serving Alabama children and teens with high quality, low-cost health...
‘A blessing’: Colony receives $400K grant for road improvements
COLONY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded nearly $19.3 million to provide improvements in 49 Alabama towns, cities and...
October teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First (AmFirst) Federal Credit Union recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s honorees were...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Paws for Mental Health coming Saturday, Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – WellStone invites the community, including canine companions, to Paws for Mental Health at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to defeat Greene County 30-26
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles returned home for senior night Friday night, and they celebrated the occasion with a 30-26 win over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 20-7 win at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Addison traveled about 30 minutes up the road to Falkville to play the 2A Blue Devils in a late season out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Danville at home 48-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted the Danville Hawks in a huge region matchup that had huge real playoff implications Friday and the Eagles played...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to East Limestone at home 35-20
WEST POINT, Ala. – The East Limestone Indians came into West Point looking for a win Friday night and despite the Warriors building an...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek mauls Vina 54-0 to improve to 8-0
VINA, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Vina and they proved once...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope earns 5th straight playoff berth with 40-7 win over Fultondale
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a big win on the road last week against Ashville, the Good Hope Raiders looked to get...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss at Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab tops Guntersville 34-20 for 1st win over Wildcats since 2012
ARAB, Ala. – After hammering Boaz on the road last week, the Arabian Knights returned home for a massive regional matchup with the Guntersville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Frost sets new county rushing record in 51-30 win at Lawrence...
MOULTON, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Lawrence County and it was another...
Obituary: Jerry Freddie Scott
The funeral service for Jerry Freddie Scott, 76, of Cullman will be 12 noon, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Rebecca Feltman Smith
Rebecca Feltman Smith, 66 of Hartselle, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital surrounded by her family.
Rebecca was born on...
Obituary: Christopher Bruce Peak
Memorial service for Christopher Bruce Peak, 39, of Athens will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev....
Obituary: Felix Hadley
Felix Hadley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Felix is survived by his sister: Foyce Gregory; his daughters: Crystal...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council approves tax abatement for The Shaddix Company
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year, $485,000 tax abatement for The Shaddix Company for the construction of a...
Fall festivals and Halloween events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Autumn is a beloved season to many in Cullman with summer heat bidding adieu, mosquito population dwindling and fall festivals and...
Coffee for a cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathryn Neese, owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Cullman, has found a way for her business to give back to local causes...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond knocks off Cold Springs to win 2A, Area 12 title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted this year’s Class 2A, Area 12 Tournament Thursday night and the Lady Broncos knocked off the Cleveland Lady Panthers...
Obituary: John Allen Sandlin
John Allen Sandlin, 90, of Cold Springs, Alabama passed away at South Hampton Nursing and Rehab in Owens Cross Roads on Oct. 11, 2022.
Funeral...
Obituary: Shirley Ann BeShears
A celebration of life will be held for Shirley Ann BeShears at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bonnie Marie O’Conner
Bonnie Marie O’Connor, 72 of Bremen, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born March 2, 1950. She...
Digital Awareness event scheduled for Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools will host a Digital Awareness Seminar for city school district parents, students and community members on Tuesday, Oct....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to win 4A, Area 12 Tournament
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After capturing the Cullman County Championship a week ago, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home floor...
Gadsden man killed in single-vehicle crash
DECATUR, Ala. - A Gadsden man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 11:19 p.m. near Battleground.
Alabama State Troopers said...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend...
‘Success is achieved through hard and continuous work’: Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm ready...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here and for Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm, it has been an amazing experience...
Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Oct. 14,...
Obituary: Tommy Hugh Anglin
Tommy Hugh Anglin, age 67 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Haleyville Health Care Center.
No services are planned at this...
Soggy Senior Day at Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite the drizzling rain Wednesday morning, Cullman County residents over the age of 55 gathered for Senior Day at Cullman County...
Cullman City Council approves ‘Jeepers Creepers’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved the annual Cullman County Wranglers Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat event for...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘This is really changing the culture of volleyball’: Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association completes...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association just wrapped up its second season and that brought some young, talented volleyball players to...
Dodge City Tattoo Company Halloween Art and Oddities Market Oct. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lovers of all things spooky will have an opportunity to attend a special event featuring a variety of horror-themed crafts this...
Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and...
Obituary: Annie Fisher Oakes
Funeral Services for Annie Fisher Oakes, 91, of Vinemont, will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...
Obituary: Geraldine James
Funeral Service for Geraldine James, age 75, will be at 12 noon on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jared...
Obituary: Henry Self Jr.
Funeral service for Henry Self Jr., 77, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: David Gene Ford
We are sad to announce the passing of David Gene Ford on Oct. 9, 2022. He was 72 years old. He was a beloved,...
Obituary: Charles L. Mewbourn
Funeral Service for Charles L. Mewbourn, age 85, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is gearing up for its next event, Designer Bag Bingo, to be held Tuesday, Nov....
ACES: Is your drinking water safe?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Safe drinking water is a major issue for many people. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Wal-Mart raises more than $33K for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs locations in Alabama concluded their annual campaign for Children’s of Alabama, a member of Children’s Miracle Network...
‘Carry God with me’: Holly Pond junior Emma Earl excited for volleyball season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond Junior Emma Earl. Earl talked about the valuable experience she gained from...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) members Linda Walker and Laurita Hogland met with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022,...
Cullman Comes Out event peaceful, despite online backlash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The LGBTQ pride event Cullman Comes Out was held Saturday at Depot Park. In the weeks leading up to and the...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman offers boot scootin’ good time
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Active Adult Center Dancers and Kickers will host Kicking Cancer in Cullman, a line dancing workshop and social, on...
Veigl family opens Cullman Haus and the Sweet Suite
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Cullman City Council and Cullman Economic Development Agency and family...
Obituary: Curtis Calvert Tyree
Curtis Calvert Tyree, 74 of Arley, passed away Oct. 9, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 16,...
Obituary: Truman Elbert Morgan
Truman Elbert Morgan, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Truman was born November 23, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Linda Gail Bridges
Linda Gail Bridges, age 68 of Haleyville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. She was born...
Obituary: Bessie L. White
Bessie L. White, age 88 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home in Gardendale. She was...
Obituary: James Alden Burks
James Alden Burks, age 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. James was born Feb. 26, 1942, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Timothy Burney
Timothy Burney, 65, of Hanceville, AL passed away Oct. 8th, 2022, in Birmingham, AL. Tim was born and raised in Hanceville and graduated from...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin
Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin age 36 of Vinemont died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.He is survived by his wife: Candace McArthur; daughter: Karry Sandlin; son:...
Obituary: Nicholas Scott Phillips
Nicholas "Nick" Scott Phillips, age 53, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Nick was born May 27, 1969, in Covington,...
Obituary: Helen Knott
Funeral Service for Helen Knott, age 62, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
‘Tools of the Trade’ event for area students Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over 1,000 eighth graders from all over Cullman County will participate in the upcoming Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade to...
TRAFFIC ALERT: CSX railroad crossing closures begin week of Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - CSX Transportation will be working on its railroad tracks beginning the week of Oct. 10. Work is planned for Tuesday-Friday evenings...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The end of the regular season is getting closer and there were some key games going around the local area regarding...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. EXPLORERS
“The JOYrontologist” is saluting joy-seeking explorers this Columbus Day holiday. As we raise flutes of Prosecco and chow down on veal pizza (recipe below),...
Chamber welcomes 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Programs Administrator Paige Clabo, along with the Leadership Committee, welcomed participants in Leadership Cullman County 2022-23...
Obituary: Mildred Beatrice Reid
Mildred Beatrice Reid age 96 of Vinemont died Oct. 7, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Hubert Judson Reid; sons: Robert Judson...
Obituary: Billy Ray Chappell
Billy Ray Chappell, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1945,...
Birmingham man convicted for role in kidnapping of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury on Friday convicted a Birmingham man for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney...
Marshall: Joppa man’s murder conviction appeal denied
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Friday announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dale Lynn Hopson, 54,...
Think you can identify the ‘killer?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner event...
Cullman County Fair opens for 68th year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is officially underway following opening ceremonies Thursday evening. After the national anthem, the flag was raised before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 52-8
ALICEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles took a tough loss to Winston County on the road last week, but they had to regroup quickly and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region matchup at West End 49-26
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos dropped a 28-26 nail biter at Gaston last week and they had to quickly put it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region battle at Etowah 48-7
ETOWAH, Ala. – After dropping a tight heartbreaker at Good Hope last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s record-setting night lifts Fairview over Brewer 55-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one at Dafford Smith Stadium. The Aggies hammered the Brewer Patriots 55-13, but the real story...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Madison Academy at home 49-7
VINEMONT, Ala. – Coming off a road loss to J.B. Pennington last week, the Vinemont Eagles returned home Friday night to take on one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab dominates regional matchup at Boaz 56-17
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek rolls over Shoals Christian 63-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers are coming off a massive win over Addison last week but that didn’t trip them up Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point shuts out Ardmore 21-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After earning a big win at Lawrence County last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope punches postseason ticket with 20-7 win at Ashville
ASHVILLE, Ala. – The Raiders edged out Hanceville 26-20 to pick up a big region last week and they hit the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman picks up 35-6 region win over Columbia
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a massive region win over Athens on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home to Mark Britton...
Obituary: Sandra Joyce Witcher
Funeral Service for Sandra Joyce Witcher, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Grace Chapel with...
Obituary: Raymond Wray Maddux
Raymond Wray Maddux, age 85, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 30,...
