PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Arab falls in 2OT thriller at No. 3 Pleasant Grove 41-38
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night to face Pleasant Grove in the third round of the Class 5A State Playoffs and four quarters were not enough for these two teams to settle things. After trailing 28-14 at...
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 stand Friday, Nov. 18 as the first witness of the day in Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom. He stated that on...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 15
theft of property-4th degree; Schneider Rd. S.E; cash
November 16
domestic violence-3rd degree;...
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 the 2019 Dodge Caravan that he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree.
Gillon was transported to Huntsville Hospital...
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 II Cross Country Championships held recently at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Fla.
The women’s cross country team finished fifth in the...
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 the Student of the Month. Pat Harrison, a second-grade instructor, was named Teacher of the Month, and Support Staff of...
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 the United Way’s primary fundraiser and supports a variety of local agencies funded in part by the nonprofit. Tickets were...
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 home football game of the season on Nov. 12. Given to one collegiate marching band every two years, the award...
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 schools will be taking their one-act performances to the state finals Dec. 1-3 at Troy University. Schools include Bob Jones,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond downs Vinemont on the road 61-53, Lady Eagles pick up 64-53 win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Holly Pond made the trip to Vinemont Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups against the Eagles and the Broncos ended up splitting their road games. In the girls' matchup, Vinemont held a double-digit lead at the half but had...
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 Harrell comes shortly after Alabamians overwhelmingly re-elected Governor Ivey to a second term. The governor’s current director of legislative affairs,...
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 May 2, 2017, death of his wife, Tiffiney Joy Crawford.
Damon Cooper, a forensic scientist with the Alabama Department of Forensic...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 14
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 157 theft of property; Megan Ln. theft of property; Co....
‘I want to be a friend and mentor’: Good Hope’s Kailey White enjoying junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Kailey White is excited to get things going again alongside an amazing group of girls. She learned so much from last year's seniors that she knows will help her...
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 weeks. Chief Kenny Culpepper, who has been with the CPD for 44 years, and served as chief for 34 years,...
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 safe.
Cullman Police Department Public Relations Officer Adam Clark and Assistant Police Chief David Nassetta shared that the basics of safety...
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. 30. Guests can drive through the magical display from 5-9 p.m. on open dates: Nov. 18-20, 25-27, 30 and Dec....
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 with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Jed Thomas being called to the stand.
Thomas’ body cam video was shown from...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 14
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; general merchandise; $25
November...
‘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 Elite Eight appearances with the Lady Raiders and she feels blessed to be a part of that journey with this...
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 State. Both teams are currently undefeated in county competition: 8-0 for the high school and 7-0 for the middle school,...
‘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 dancers at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Nov. 18-20. Performances will be at 7...
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 between both teams, but unfortunately for the Warrior fans, Oakman would end up taking the win from West Point 68-63.
Jay...
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 Audrey Gil read a scripture passage, then the St. Bernard concert band played a medley of patriotic music.
Fr. Linus Klucsarits,...
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 the Warehouse District event culminated along First and Second Avenues, which were lined many people deep as the Budweiser Clydesdales...
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 diabetes on Sept. 26, 2021. He has experienced many changes, but his mom Sarai Rasco Howard said he has been...
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 Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom with eight women and seven men comprising the panel of jurors. After the...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 10
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Cherokee Ave. S.W; damage to 2022...
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 Coleman Jr., 43.
Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. They said Coleman was fatally injured...
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 James L. Caudle, 72.
Alabama State Troopers said Caudle was critically injured when the 2020 Honda Accord he was driving left...
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 Gymnasium Monday to host Cordova. The Lady Eagles quickly pulled away after a close first quarter and ended up dominating...
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 Open House on Nov. 10.
Several families took advantage of joining student ambassadors and getting a first-hand feel of a normal...
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,...
