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 on Saturday, Nov. 12, to celebrate the park’s grand opening. With community leaders mingling with spectators, the design team from...
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, 33, of Cullman, on a grand jury indictment warrant for sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old....
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 the courtroom of Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams, more than five years after Tiffiney Joy Crawford, 32, died and...
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 things started by presenting grants to several representatives of Good Hope’s schools who plan to use the funds to improve...
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 about a robbery at Factory Connection. The subject was wearing a camo jacket, blue jeans, a gray hat and was...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 10
unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 91 criminal mischief; Co....
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 CCHA co-op is a spin off from the Classical Conversations homeschool community in Cullman started seven years ago by Tanya...
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 announced, “You do not have to be a garden expert. Simply come with a desire to learn and grow.”
Master Gardeners...
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 more adoptions of youth waiting in foster care.
This unique public-private partnership will expand the Foundation’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids,...
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 a Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program public notice in accordance with the presidential executive order signed on May 25,...
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 2022.
Students created artwork and posters, sang patriotic songs and waved and cheered as local veterans drove past the schools for...
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 a motion to appoint Mayor Pro-Tem Jason Burney, and it was seconded by Councilman Jerry Lynn and approved by all....
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. at St. John’s Christ Hall. This year’s event is dedicated in honor of Dr. Peter Crisologo and in memory of...
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 better future for Wallace State Community College students thanks to the record number of supporters in attendance.
“It’s not easy being...
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 2008 and 2017. The school celebrated this week with cupcake parties and students wearing blue to commemorate the win. Not to...
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 wife’s death on Monday, Nov. 14, in Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom.
Jason Crawford was indicted by a Cullman County grand jury...
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 positive things we’ve embraced over the past months in this “52 ODES TO JOY” year-long series.
A is for AUTHENTICITY “Be...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Bobby McClendon, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. McClendon has been named Good Citizenship boy at Cullman High School. Margaret Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs....
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s historic season ends with 44-36 loss to Pickens County
ARLEY, Ala. – After defeating Cedar Bluff in the first round of the state playoffs last week and extending their historic winning streak to 11 games, Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night for a round two matchup against Pickens County. This game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab pulls away to top Moody 42-20, advances to 3rd round for 1st time in school history
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights cruised past East Limestone in round one to advance last week and they returned home Friday night looking to make history in a round two matchup against Moody. The Knights led the Blue Devils 21-14 at halftime and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Lynn in 2nd round 41-14
LYNN, Ala. – After dominating Appalachian at home in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road to take on Lynn in round two Friday night. Unfortunately for the Bulldog faithful on the trip, the Bears scored early and often throughout the game on...
West Elementary hosts packed Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifth-grade students at West Elementary presented a Veterans Day program for the community Thursday, Nov. 10.
Fifth-grade teacher Keenan Fowlkes, who is also a member of the Army National Guard, said the school’s program began in the 1980s and has grown bigger...
3 teens killed in Hwy. 91 crash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 in Cullman County.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities of Cayden Britt, 15; Dailan Jennings, 16; and Evan Magana, 15. A...
Fatal wreck on Hwy. 91
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 has left at least one person dead, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
The roadway remains closed at this time.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Nov....
Vinemont purchases new business license software
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed the purchase of new business license software from Local Government Corporation (LGC).
Mayor Radginal Dodson said the entire state will soon be using the same or similar software.
“This outfit will keep up with everything...
Vinemont father, son battling cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wendy Smithson wasn’t prepared for what fall 2022 would look like when her son, and then her husband, were diagnosed with different types of cancer, two months apart.
“My son, Walker Smithson, was diagnosed Sept 2, 2022, with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic (also...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond takes season opener over Fairview 80-63, Lady Aggies win 67-43
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted its home opener against Fairview Thursday night and the Broncos split their varsity matchups with the Aggies. After a close first quarter in the girls’ game, he Lady Aggies quickly got the lead and pulled away in...
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… and a lawn mower
If you drive by my house and see me cutting grass on a raggedy riding mower that looks like it came from Fred Sanford’s junk yard, please don’t laugh. It didn’t always look that way. Once it was a beautiful Cub Cadet lawn mower...
Fairview Elementary cuts ribbon on book vending machine
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday cut the ribbon on its new book vending machine. Faculty and staff were joined by the top first-fifth-grade AR point earners, and fourth grader Kade Kugler, the top earner with 108.6 AR points, was given the...
Cullman City Council invites public to Skate Depot grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs invited the public to attend the grand opening of Skate Depot, Cullman’s new skatepark, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from noon-3 p.m. The event will feature professional skateboarder Jake Wooten and other entertainment.
Jacobs...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 7
harassment; Co. Rd. 1663 attempting to elude law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, criminal mischief; Co....
Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green to headline Rock the South 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South will return July 20-22, 2023, and be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green.
Expanding from two days to three, the festival will take place at York Farms in Cullman.
“We welcomed more than 65,000 fans...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be presented Nov. 18-20 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre is partnering with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Theatre to present “The Nutcracker” Friday-Sunday, Nov. 18-20, with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. on Sunday,...
Leah Grace Tarvin’s legacy of excellence and friendship
HOLLY POND, Ala – Leah Grace Tarvin, 22, of Holly Pond, died Thursday, Nov. 3, just a day after she was struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk near the Jacksonville State University campus. Her Celebration of Life service will be Friday, Nov. 11,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 5
domestic violence-3rd degree; Ridge St. N.W. fraudulent use of debit/credit card; 2nd...
‘They love you no matter what’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Fortner Farm, owned by Stephanie and Benny Fortner, is a petting zoo that welcomes visitors to learn about the wide variety of animals on the farm, including goats, pigs, mini zebus, cows, emus, baby doll sheep, mini donkeys,...
Skate Depot grand opening Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – After years of planning and the release of the project’s final design in April, the grand opening for Skate Depot, Cullman’s new skatepark, will take place Saturday, Nov. 12, from noon-3 p.m. The park is located along Second Avenue Northeast between...
City planning commission holds multiple public hearings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday had several public hearings and subdivisions on its agenda. All agenda items were approved with no opposition from the public or commission members.
Public hearings were held with subdivisions approved for:
North Ridge subdivision, located...
Open House this Thursday at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman will host an Open House Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for boarding and day students entering grades 7-11.
Beginning at 10, families will register in the St. Bernard Dining Hall to receive a warm...
General Election: Incumbents, Republicans reign in local, state races
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters, along with those across the country, returned to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to have their voices heard and votes counted. As predicted, incumbents reigned supreme as the votes were tallied.
Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, won his...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville opens season with 75-30 win over Asbury, Lady Bulldogs fall 40-30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs tipped off their season against Asbury at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and got things started with an impressive, 75-30 win over the Rams. The Lady Bulldogs took on Asbury as well but dropped a tough battle with...
CCSO weekend arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Nov. 3
CCSO deputies went to a residence in the Gold Ridge community to serve warrant on Courtney Leigh Walker, 48, Cullman.
Walker was located and arrested. A subsequent search...
ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook dead at 73
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson's Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully on...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Good Hope’s Derrick signs with Wallace State
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Good Hope High School as friends, family, teammates, teachers and coaches gathered to help one Raider celebrate the next step in their athletic and academic career. Rudi Derrick just wrapped up her high school...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 4
domestic violence-3rd degree
November 7
criminal mischief-3rd degreeforgery-3rd degree (5 counts); St. Andrews...
‘We want to win, and we want to put a number on the wall’: Hanceville’s Kate Sterling ready for junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs finished with a 6-18 record last season in and junior Kate Sterling plans to bring all she learned last year onto the court this season. Almost every player will be back from last year’s Bulldogs team, including...
Agent ‘Ghost’ begins special mission
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Students, faculty and staff at Hanceville Elementary School were treated to a surprise Monday when Service Dogs Alabama visited the school to deliver a new facility service dog. Ghost will join the students on campus each day to provide comfort and...
Annual Veterans Day program honors local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration returned to Cullman Regional Airport Saturday. It was a rainy day, which meant the cancelation of some planned WWII B-17 Bomber Flying Fortress and Vietnam UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter rides and a demonstration by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman tips off season with 90-37 win over Calera, Lady Bearcats win 63-34
CULLMAN, Ala. – The defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats tipped off their season at home in Bearcat Arena Monday night and they’re off to a 1-0 start after handling the Eagles of Calera 90-37. The Lady Bearcats hosted Calera for their home opener...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: I-65 closures in Limestone County Nov. 8-11
DECATUR POST — At approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, through Friday, Nov. 11, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the ramps to and from Interstate 65 southbound at Exit 347 (Huntsville Brownsferry Road/Alabama 304) in Limestone County. The closure will be...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: I-65 closures in Cullman, Blount counties Nov. 8-10
DECATUR POST — From Tuesday, Nov. 8, through Thursday, Nov. 10, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the right northbound lane of Interstate 65 from the Cullman County-Blount County line to the 295 mile marker, a few miles south of Exit 299...
WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to NJCAA national tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team earned its 13th conference tournament title in 14 seasons and their 23rd overall during this weekend’s ACCC/NJCAA Gulf Atlantic District Volleyball Tournament held at the Mobile Civic Center. They also finished as runner-up for the district title,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 3
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 1422 unlawful possession of...
Pedestrian struck by train on Monday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department’s Adam Clark reports that Jarod Moon, 33, of Warrior was struck by a train on Monday, Nov. 7. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. at First Avenue and Fourth Street S.E. Moon was transported by Med Flight...
Seniors invited to Veterans Day celebration at Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Senior United States military veterans are invited to the Active Adult Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from noon-3 p.m. for a Veterans Day celebration honoring their service to our country and its residents. Boxed lunches will be provided by Southern Eats...
Legacy Awards honor difference makers
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Cullman’s new event venue Cotton Creek providing the backdrop, The Link of Cullman County hosted its Legacy Awards and Annual Meeting Thursday. Community members browsed and bid on silent auction items during the social hour while enjoying drinks and music...
Hanceville Fire Department receives new truck thanks to Tyson settlement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Tuesday, Nov. 1, community and state leaders unveiled a valuable asset to the Hanceville Fire Department: a new truck to be used for medical response in Cullman County’s growing municipality. The new truck will be vital in faster response times...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1955
From the files of 1918
Marvin Scott, who is on the USS Pennsylvania, will arrive Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. W.A. Scott.
W.A. Schlosser, 75, died at his home on Friday morning, April 29th, after a long illness. He was one...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. MUSIC
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination,
and life to everything.”
- Plato
“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.”
- Ephesians 5:19
Maybe I’m snow phobic. Whenever I’m...
‘Live the high school experience’: Eli Folds remembers his West Point years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point football and baseball player, Eli Folds. Eli made a lot of great memories on and off the field at West Point.
"My favorite baseball memories has to be winning a crazy game...
CCSO donates $20K to local schools for special needs programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday donated $5,000 to Cullman City Schools and $15,000 to Cullman County Schools in support of special needs programs for students. The funds were raised at the CCSO’s long-running Jimmy Arrington Memorial Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Nov. 8 General Election ballot
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the General Election. Cullman County voters will see 10 statewide and two local amendments on their ballots. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The following will appear on the...
Tools of the Trade: 8th graders take over WSCC campus
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over 1,200 eighth-grade students from Cullman, Marshall and Morgan counties descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Thursday, Nov. 3, to attend the Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade Career Fair. “Vendors” representing areas of study at WSCC...
PREP BASKETBALL: East Lawrence comes from behind to top Vinemont 41-39
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Vinemont Tip-Off Classic concluded with Vinemont facing off against East Lawrence. The Lady Eagles held a lead late in the game, but East Lawrence rallied to come from behind and defeat Vinemont 41-39.
East Lawrence jumped out to a 4-0...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Vinemont’s Lemons win state titles, Cold Springs captures 1A-2A State Championship
MOULTON, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Cross Country Championships were hosted at the Oakville Indian Mounds in Moulton Saturday morning and a pair of familiar names returned home with state titles. Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth took home this year’s 1A-2A State Championship after...
‘You didn’t notice that you were any different’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont has been growing and scheduling more of Owner Judy Snead’s puppet shows and educational sessions. Snead regularly guides field trips through her farm, where students enjoy the petting zoo, see her puppet show, make crafts and learn...
Arab, AL man killed in crash
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Wesley Darnell, 43, of Arab, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, Nov. 3.
The crash happened at approximately 7:45 p.m., according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), which reported that Darnell’s 1999 Mercury Marquis crossed into oncoming traffic...
Meek hosts inaugural Alumni Cheer pep rally
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek High School cheerleaders held their first Alumni Cheer event Friday, joined by 32 alumni who participated in the afternoon pep rally and planned to cheer on the Tigers that evening in their first round of playoffs.
Graduates from the 50s,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison pulls away to advance past Appalachian 66-22
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Appalachian Eagles in a first-round playoff matchup at A.G. Hicks Stadium and came away with an impressive, 66-22 victory. Addison improves to 9-2 and will travel to County Rival Lynn to play the 10-1 Bears on Friday. The game may be...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies fall to Guntersville in 1st round 24-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In the first round of the AHSAA 5A State Football Championship Playoffs, the Guntersville Wildcats traveled to Dafford Smith Stadium to take on the Fairview Aggies. The winner would move on the second round and the Wildcats came out on top 24-13.
Fairview...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab hammers East Limestone 54-14 to advance
ARAB, Ala. – The first round of the AHSAA Football playoffs got underway on Friday night for the Arabian Knights as they hosted the East Limestone Indians. Arab got off to a quick start offensively and thanks in large part to big nights from Drew Puccio...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops 1st round matchup at Lauderdale County 41-7
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face Lauderdale County in the first round of the AHSAA state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately for Eagles fans, the Tigers came away victorious 41-7.
Turnovers plagued Vinemont early. On the Eagles’ first possession, Lauderdale County blocked a punt,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s season ends with 41-24 loss at Gadsden City
GADSDEN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road for the first round of the 6A State Playoffs Friday night to take on Gadsden City and unfortunately for the black & gold faithful, the Titans scored early and often on their way to a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls at Dora 34-6
DORA, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back in the state playoffs for the fifth consecutive season Friday night but unfortunately for Raider fans, this year’s run ended in the first round with a tough, 34-6 loss at Dora.
The Bulldogs scored on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek advances with 46-6 win over Cedar Bluff
ARLEY, Ala. – After capping off a 10-0 regular season with a road win at Oakman last week, the Meek Tigers returned home Friday night to host Cedar Bluff for the opening round of the Class 1A State Playoffs. The Tigers extended their historic...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 2
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; general merchandise; $15
November...
Rock the South expanding to 3-day festival in 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just a few months removed from Rock the South 2022, festival partner Shane Quick on Friday announced that next year’s event will be the biggest one yet, growing from two days to three.
“Going to three days allows us to continue to...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize and appreciate home care and hospice professionals in our community. Emily Price Hall, Jennifer Harbin and Justin Gollott from...
Wallace State hosting Veterans Day Celebration featuring concert, jazz bands
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will hold a Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is free and is open...
Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon Nov. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is making plans for its annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction planned for Thursday, Nov. 10, at Traditions Bank Arena in Tom Drake Coliseum.
This will be the 18th annual event for the Foundation, which...
Pair O’ Docs Farm to hold 1st competition for young riders
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Farm, a horse lesson farm located in Bremen, is hosting its first competition on Nov. 12. The Fall Competition will be full of Pair O’ Docs’ own students and outside riders from other lesson barns who will be...
‘A total surprise’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Band Director Nathan Kilgo recently reached and was celebrated for a big milestone: 25 years as head of the school’s band program.
During the Aggies’ Oct. 21 football game, the Aggie Band held its first alumni night in over...
Latest CCSO Citizens’ Academy class celebrates graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy graduated Tuesday, Oct 25.
The academy is a nine-week journey that provides an up-close and inside look at law enforcement.
According to the CCSO, participants hear from various speakers, participate in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont tops Elkmont 64-61, Hanceville falls to East Lawrence 41-35
VINEMONT, Ala. – The first of this year’s varsity basketball action got started at Vinemont High School Thursday night with this year’s Vinemont Tip-Off Classic and both the Lady Eagles and the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were there competing. The Lady Bulldogs dropped a close...
Holly Pond graduate critically injured after being struck by vehicle near JSU campus
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Leah Grace Tarvin, 22, was critically injured Wednesday near the Jacksonville State University (JSU) campus. Tarvin, a graduate of Holly Pond High School and current student at JSU, was struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk on Highway 22 near JSU’s...
Wallace State Volleyball No. 1 seed going into ACCC tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team will compete in the ACCC/NJCAA Gulf Atlantic District Volleyball Tournament as the No. 1 seed. Tournament play begins Friday, Nov. 4 at the Mobile Civic Center.
Wallace State will take on No. 8 seed Enterprise...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 31
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Cherokee Ave. S.W. domestic violence; Co....
‘We’re one big family’: Cold Springs’ Kloe Light looking forward to upcoming softball season
BREMEN, Ala. -- After taking a break from softball for two years, Kloe Light returned to play the game that she loves last season and was so happy to get back on the field. Her teammates and coaches were all smiles when they heard...
Hometown Hospitality training coming Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Customer service has the power to make or break a company, be it a small business of a handful of employees or an international conglomerate. Employees who work directly with consumers are often the first voice or face the public encounters...
Jason Simpson Named WVTM 13 Chief Meteorologist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – WVTM 13 announced today that Jason Simpson has been named Chief Meteorologist. The news follows long-time Chief Meteorologist Jerry Tracey’s announcement that he plans to retire in early December. Simpson will assume the leadership role after Tracey’s departure.
“We understand the importance...
FCCLA holds County Sweet Potato Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Nov. 1, 2022, students from the various city and county schools met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA County Sweet Potato Cook-Off. The Cullman Sweet Potato Growers Association, Farm-City, Pat Floyd, Doris Patterson and the...
McKenna Grace Sharpton Centromere dedicated at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently named the central lobby in the School of Nursing and Center for Science the McKenna Grace Sharpton Centromere. A centromere is a central connector of a chromosome. The design of the building is in the shape...
West Point fans show support for Brewer student diagnosed with leukemia
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors traveled to Brewer to take on the Patriots Oct. 21 and there was a play-off spot was on the line, but what happened in the stands was far more impactful. That was certainly the case for Brewer...
Stash House to host inaugural Alabama Fall Rod Run
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House restaurant in Good Hope is holding its inaugural Alabama Fall Rod Run, a three-day sell, swap or trade event, Nov. 4-6, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. The Rod Run will allow anyone to drive in or...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 31
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; 2nd Ave. S.W; purse with...
‘Jason’s legacy will live on’
Clarification: Due to conflicting information, Jason McCollum’s status is unclear at this time.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –Jason McCollum, 49, is a Cullman man who fought a valiant 15-month-long battle against COVID-19 and its aftereffects.
A post shared on social media by Tracie Shadeck on behalf of his...
Cullman Regional to build north Alabama’s 1st freestanding emergency department
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional is taking steps to build north Alabama’s first freestanding emergency department at Hartselle Health Park, a multi-service outpatient facility opened by the hospital in 2021.
“We’ve learned a lot about the Hartselle community and its health care needs over the...
Cullman’s Emily Abney graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Emily Abney, of Cullman, graduated from Troy University during Term 1 of the 2022/2023 academic year.
Abney attended Troy Online and graduated with a bachelor's degree.
Term 1 includes students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites...
Alabama School of Fine Arts open house Nov. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama’s award-winning arts and sciences school, the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA), will open its doors to prospective students and families on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, with sessions at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
ASFA is Alabama's only public...
‘Crime scene’ tours raise funds for WSCC food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Criminal Justice Department hosted a Crime Scene House for the public Monday, Oct. 31, as part of a fundraising effort for the Lions’ Kitchen food pantry.
The Crime Scene House featured seven rooms with staged crime scenes...
