A law enforcement agency is only as good as the men and women who serve in it.”
Kenny Culpepper, Cullman City Police Chief
CULLMAN – During the March 23 city council meeting, Captain Jeff Sanford and Sergeant Jeff Warnke were honored for their service to the city of Cullman’s Police Department. Their dedication and commitment to the protection of the people...
CULLMAN – On Friday, March 20, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2015 "MS Awareness Month." The proclamation was announced at the office of Dr. Christoper Laganke, who strongly supports muscular sclerosis research.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system that affects thousands of people in Alabama and hundreds...
CULLMAN – When you think of Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC), you probably know that their prime objective is to help rehabilitate and protect those that are victims of domestic violence. Their role in our community, however, reaches even more than what you might think with their services to those in the homeless population, which often goes hand-in-hand with...
They probably could have caught this much earlier if I had gone in when I was supposed to get my colonoscopy.”
Windell Turner, Colon Cancer Survivor
CULLMAN – There are many different kinds of cancer that medicine has no way to catch early with tests, but the second leading cause of cancer-related death does. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and...
CULLMAN – Young children can make big things happen. Take, for example, Mrs. Stidham’s kindergarten class, also known as the ‘Pony Class’. The group is made up of 17 students, and together, the class collected more Box Tops than all the other classes at the Primary School. As a result, the Ponies will celebrate by having an ice cream...
CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex is a magical place where children learn, play and grow as they explore their natural world. Farm Kid’s Club, Heritage Skills, Living Landscapes and the Heritage Homeschool Program are just a few of the classes taught at the Agriplex.
“It started as a vision,” Rachel Dawsey, coordinator for the Agriplex said. “A long time...
CULLMAN – There is a new business in town and it is full of antiques and Cullman history. The Antique Market opened its beautiful old doors on February 3, 2015. It is located in the heart of the Downtown Historic District of Cullman.
“The store is nice and quaint,” said Proprietor Beth Veigl. “I do have several booth vendors; some...
CULLMAN – The Cullman Civitan Club held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall. Spaghetti, fresh salad, garlic bread and homemade desserts were served. The Civitans did things a little different this year and allowed local businesses to purchase spaghetti lunches for delivery.
“This is our annual fundraiser that we...
CULLMAN – Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand emergency food and shelter programs. Each jurisdiction's award is based upon the jurisdiction's total number of unemployed as compared to the total number of unemployed in all qualifying jurisdictions.
Cullman’s total award amount is $27,708. According to Executive Director of Victim Services, Donna Jacobs, funds will be distributed to...
Funeral Services for Lexie A. McSwain, age 85 will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnsons Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Dillon Calvert officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Lexie passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home. She was born on August 6, 1929 in Cullman County...
Funeral Services for Dora Diane Pridmore, 57 of Tarrant, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Roger Pridmore officiating, with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery, Cullman, Alabama.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Pridmore passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born April 26, 1957, to parents...
Mrs. Sue Henderson Tipton, age 75, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2015 at her home. She was born in Cullman County to Ed and Gertrude Love Henderson. She was self-employed and raised poultry and was a member of Union Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Preceded in death by spouse, Condred Tipton and sister, Anette Henderson.
Survivors are sons, Ricky Tipton, Keith...
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Cone Harris Goodwin, age 93 of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday March 15 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Revs. Tommy Graves and Randy Phillips officiating, burial will follow at Fairview West cemetery.
Mrs. Goodwin passed away Friday at CRMC. She was born April 24, 1921 in Cullman Co. to Alton Thurlo and Anna...
Funeral services for Irene Glass Crow will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, located at 1901 2nd Ave North West.
Visitation will be Monday, March 16, 2015 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
CULLMAN – A growing scam has been spreading rapidly across the nation, and has affected some residents of Cullman County and surrounding areas. The scam artist will make threatening phone calls to the victim and claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service with the aim of scaring the victim into paying large sums of money.
There are always scams...
Mrs. Hollis C. Loyd, age 85, of Cullman, passed away Friday morning, March 13, 2015 at the Folsom Center.
She was born in Blount County to Irving and Lorine Smith Black.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James N. Loyd; and brother, Roger Black.
Survivors are sons, Joey (Belinda) Loyd, Doug(Gay Nell) Loyd; brothers, Herbert Black, Verbon Black, Travis...
Mr. Keith E. Smith of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 12, 2015 at his residence at the age of 67. He was born in Cullman on January 29, 1948 to Nathan Jr. and Valeria Armendia Mize Smith. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in The U.S. Army as a helicopter crew chief and a gunner. He was also...
Funeral services for Mr. Philip Earl Young, age 68, of Vinemont will be Saturday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer cemetery.
Mr. Young passed away Wednesday at CRMC. He was born in Cullman December 9, 1946 to Harvey Dewitt and Rubye Johnson Young. He was a mail...
Carlton 'Pete' Lee Scott, age 72, of Brent, Alabama, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2015. He was born in Cullman County to Johnny Walker and Lois Lovvern Scott.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and worked with the state of Alabama as a Bridge Inspector and was a member of Deerfoot Baptist Church.
Mr. Scott was preceded in death...
Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born in Anniston Alabama on September 5, 1934 to Jesse and Inus Dutton Evans.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at 7 p.m. with Pastor...
Funeral services for Charles Ray Edge, 74, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Jack Collins and Randy Milligan officiating, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery.
Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles passed away Monday, March 9, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born February 25,...
UPDATED: 9:20 P.M.
CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long announced that escapee Alex John Ganey has been apprehended at St. Vincent’s Hospital by Birmingham PD.
“He was trying to check himself into the psychiatric ward of St. Vincent’s when Birmingham Police Department was able to...
UPDATED 11:03 P.M.
CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway.
That call was heard as “a citizen brought him to the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Matt Gentry said. “We want to thank everyone today for their efforts to help locate this young man.”
Chase Johnson, 15, is currently being...
VINEMONT – The Vinemont Eagles Baseball team will host their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, March 14 in the school lunchroom. Plates are $7 and carry outs are available as well. The breakfast will be from 8-11 a.m., with the auction ending at 12 p.m.
“We have been very fortunate to have such generous people in our...
Funeral Services for Hazel Pearl Allen, age 99 will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery, with Rev. Carlos Wilhite officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Hazel passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 4, 1915 in...
Mrs. Betty Faye Wood Freeman of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 9, 2015 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehab at the age of 84. She was born on December 15, 1930 in Cullman to William Coy and Zorada Sharpton Wood. She was a longtime member of Seventh Street Baptist Church and was involved in teaching Sunday School and...
Mrs. Elba Jean Johnston Sadberry of Bremen Alabama passed away on March 8, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 77. She was born in Cullman on December 27, 1937 to Floyd M. and Verla Ethel Calvert Johnston. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband: Robert L. Sadberry, Son: Allen Lawrence, Brothers: Pete and...
Funeral services for Mattie Ruth Kenner, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church; with interment in the Colony Community Cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Kenner passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015...
HANCEVIILLE – In July of 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley appointed industry leaders, educators and others to work on the Alabama Workforce Council. The council’s primary goal is to create a conversation between education and industry by advising and supporting the state Board of Education.
Assistant Director of Cullman Economic Development Agency, Dale Greer, was appointed to the workforce council by...
But just because a dog isn't the prettiest or doesn't walk exactly right doesn't mean it's not the best dog ever to someone who loves it.”
Colton Evans, Dog Show Honoree
VINEMONT – The North Alabama American Bulldog Club hosted their 4th annual NKS sanctioned American Bulldog Charity Show in honor of Colton Evans, a young boy who died of cancer...
HANCEVILLE – While many may be aware of the condition of autism, there is still much work to be done in the way of education and unlocking the secrets of the disorder. Autism affects approximately 1 in 68 children in the U.S. right now, and its effect on those with the disorder and their families is significant. To raise...
Patricia Marie Compton passed away March 6, 2015 at her residence. She was 73 years old.
Funeral Services will be held March 11, 2015 at Moss Service Chapel with interment at Daniels Chapel Cemetery. Fr. Patrick Egan O.S.B. officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday March 10, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Funeral services for Bernadette Agnes Sponaugle, age 71 of Cullman, will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating. Interment will be in Friendship Cemetery at Upshaw, Addison, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sponaugle was born February 29, 1944 in Chicago, IL. She passed...
Funeral services for Wacota “Rastus” DeMonia, age 85 of Hartselle will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. DeMonia is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty DeMonia; and a son, Marty DeMonia.
Mr. DeMonia passed...
Mrs. Lovie Golden, age 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2015 in Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born in Cullman County to Greene and Emily Smith Harris. Mrs. Golden was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
She is preceded in daath by her parents; husband, Howard Elbert Golden; daughters, Jill Freeman and Paula Jones; brother, Lonnie Harris; sisters...
The event focuses on women. Just everyone coming together for a girl’s night out and having a good time."
Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics, President of WSCC
CULLMAN – Once a year the ladies of Cullman County come together for a night of fun and great food. The Little Black Dress Event came around once again this past Saturday to benefit the...
CULLMAN – Industry and training were on the menu at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon this past Friday. With industry and business expansions at an all time high in the Cullman area, those at the luncheon learned of new ways to solidify the workforce in the area from the event’s guest speaker LeNa` Powe.
Powe currently...
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate!"
Audra Vest, co-owner of Lilly Grae & Co.
CULLMAN – If you are a fan of Pinterest and love to make unique crafts, then you are in for a real treat. Cullman’s own Audra Vest and Tasha Monk have joined forces, bringing their talents and...
Funeral Services for Alta P. Easterwood, age 86 will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Terry Tingle & Rev. Kevin Wilburn officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Alta passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born...
Graveside services for Bettye Waites Estes will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery with Rev. Paul Smith officiating and Moss Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home.
Mrs. Estes, who died on March 4, 2015 at her home in Decatur,...
Mrs. Lena Mae Kilgo of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 4, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born in Athens Alabama on July 14, 1924 to Odie Edward and Tobitha Estep McCormick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband: Olion Kilgo, Son: Doyce Kilgo.
Funeral services will be held on Monday March 9,...
Funeral services for Johnie Edward Freeman, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Clennon Shedd officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery at Fairview.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Freeman passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015 at his residence. He was...
Visitation for Janice Lynn Johnson will be held Sunday, March 08, 2015 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, located at 1901 2nd Ave North West.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 09, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 217 2nd St. South East.
Visitation for Charles Milton Sims will be held Saturday, March 07, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:01 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, located at1901 2nd Ave North West.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 08, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
CULLMAN – With several expansions happening all around in industrial and retail businesses alike, the Cullman area is pulling in more newcomers to our community. With many professionals coming to the city, they need somewhere to live, and Davidson Homes plans to fulfill that need.
Davidson Homes has been working in the area for a short time, but is already...
CULLMAN – This Saturday people from all over Cullman County came together for a good cause. The event, a fundraiser benefitting HopeKids, was held at the Cullman County Elks Lodge and was hosted by Relentless power lifter participant Josh Smith.
The local band, Round 2, played a variety of music as people ate, drank, and danced the night away.
In the...
Memorial services for Arlen Ray Grimmett, 65, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. at his residence 609 County Road 568.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Grimmett passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
John Junior Stidham, age 67 of Baileyton, passed away at his home, Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born in Cullman County to John William and Gussie Farr Stidham.
He is predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Jay Stidham and J.B. Stidham. Survivors are two brothers, Ronald Stidham and Oren Stidham; three sisters, Shirley Whitehead, Shelby Moore, and Belinda Loyd;...
Funeral services for Vernell Harbison Hardy, 85, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steve Rodgers, Rev. Billy Harbison, Tyler Sasser, and Brandon Harbison officiating, with interment in Bethany Cemetery, Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hardy entered into rest Thursday, March 5th. She was...
Funeral services for Sarah Jane Dial Stewart, 86, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Ministers Bobby W. Stewart, Frankie D. Stewart and Shane Stewart officiating with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stewart passed away Tuesday, March 3rd, at Cullman Regional Medical...
Mrs. Glendon Shedd Phillips, age 80, of Holly Pond, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born in Cullman County to Berry Henry and Mary Thomas Shedd.
She was a long time member of Zion Grove Baptist Church, Girl Scout counselor for 10 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Marvin Phillips; and...
Funeral service for Norma Faye (Heaton) Herron will be held on Saturday, March 07, 2015 from 12 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, located at 1901 2nd Ave North West Cullman, AL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 07, 2015 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for Alice A. White, age 73 will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery on Glory Hill Road, with Rev. George Cooley officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Alice passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at U.A.B. West Hospital in Birmingham. She was born on...
Funeral services for Larry Hershel Hicks, age 73 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Seventh Street Baptist Church with Eric Martin and Kerry Cleghorn officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Trussville, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hicks passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at...
We appreciate everyone's patience as we make these weather calls based on the information that we receive.”
Dr. Doreen Griffeth, Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – Old Man Winter has hit Cullman for the second time in a week and school children all over the county were thrilled as they heard about the schools being closed. While the youngsters are out sledding across the...
The city and county work very close together anyway, and our job together is to promote industry in any way we can. This would have been too big of a project for any one department, so it has been a benefit to combine resources.”
Cherrie Haney, Director of Cullman County Economic Development
HANCEVILLE – The first pleasant day of the past...
HANCEVILLE - According to Sheriff Matt Gentry a "log truck overturned in the median" on Hwy 31 in Hanceville.
Hanceville Police Department is working the scene and asking residents to detour the area. The overturned log truck is located just in front of Louisiana Pacific in Hanceville.
More information as it comes in.
Patricia Dianne Armstrong passed away February 26, 2015 at her residence. She was 69 years old. She was born November 26, 1945 to Odie and Aletha Floyd.
Services will be held March 2, 2015 at Moss Service Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sherman Bailey and Rev. Dillon Calvert officiation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Mr. John W. Chapman, age 85, of Duck River Community, passed away at his home early Friday afternoon, February 27, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Cullman to Ben A. and Bernice Couch Chapman. He proudly served our country in the Army.
While in the army, he was attached to ERC Artillery, Third Army in Korea during...
HANCEVILLE – Downtown Hanceville is truly a sight to see, there are so many buildings lining the streets that are filled with old memories. Take for example, the current Marie’s Flowers or the Hammock Building. Large, white and quite impressive, the old place has seen more than its fair share of Hanceville history over the years.
The building was...
It takes all different kinds of people and all different gifts and talents to make a community. I wanted to show people who have went above and beyond in their professions and life to make a better community, but each one of these people represent hundreds more.”
- Lee Nabors, Artist
HANCEVILLE – The Smithsonian Exhibition “The Way We Worked” is...
HANCEVILLE – For more than 20 years, the For Kids’ Sake Variety Show has brought a wonderful opportunity for youth in the Cullman area to showcase their talents. Children and teens from every corner of Cullman took the stage at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on Saturday.
The For Kids’ Sake Variety show was founded in 1993 by Dr. Eugene...
CULLMAN – The winter storm of 2015 is upon us and people of all ages have been outside enjoying the massive amounts of fluffy white snow for the past two days. It is not very often we get this kind of weather in Alabama, therefore, we don’t always know what to do in order to be safe.
While playing in...
UPDATE: 02/26/2015 7:30 p.m.
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CULLMAN - Brian Lacy, Cullman Electric Cooperative communications manager, said there are approximately 3,900 members currently without power.
"More than 3,000 (members power) have...
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
Warming Shelter: Red Cross has a shelter open at 1807 Beech Ave SE for residents that need...
The first snow of the year has Cullman residents taking advantage of this rare opportunity. Share your snow pictures with us on Facebook.
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CULLMAN - Cullman County EMA has just issued a statement advising residents of Cullman County and city that roadways are now impassable.
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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is...
CULLMAN – Tomorrow on Feb. 26, the Cullman Police Department and members of the community will gather together in an informal, neutral atmosphere to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Officer Adam Clark. “These interactions are the...
CULLMAN – There has been much fear and controversy over the past several years in relation to vaccines and growing outbreaks in different parts of the country. New laws have been passed in several different states in regards to vaccination requirements in schools, with some laws expanding exemptions and others restricting them.
Cullman City Schools System Nurse, Jessie Land, sheds...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to winter weather.
Once again in the interest of doing what is best for students and CCBOE employees I will be cancelling school tomorrow. According to the weather briefing that I just received, it will be another extremely cold day with a chance of snow and sleet in the...
HANCEVILLE - ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann will be making a stop in Hanceville on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The public is invited to join him, along with meteorologists Charles Daniel, Meaghan Thomas and Brian Peters outside Hanceville City Hall beginning at 4:15 p.m.
James Spann will forecast the weather live during ABC 33/40’s Focus at 4 p.m., the news...
CULLMAN – Old Man Winter has paid Cullman County a chilly visit this week and along with freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills, schools have been either delayed, cancelled or both. The altered school schedules are preventive measures to ensure both students and teachers remain as safe as possible from threats of frostbite and hypothermia from the extremely cold...
CULLMAN – Allegations of rape, sodomy, and enticing a child under the age of 16 lands a Fairview volunteer basketball coach in Cullman County Detention Center.
“We received information yesterday (Tuesday) from Fairview School through one of our school resource officers, that we had a minor under the age of 16 where there was abuse, sexual intercourse with an individual...
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.
“In the interest of doing what is best for students and CCBOE employees I will be cancelling school tomorrow. According to...
CULLMAN – The 12th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held at the First United Methodist Church on Monday. Despite the cold and rainy weather, people filled the place, eager to pick out a lovely bowl and enjoy some delicious chili and a grilled cheese sandwich. Benefits from the night’s event went to the Cullman Caring for Kids Food Bank.
“Empty...
“There is no solid music store offering out there that carries premium brands so we decided to make a move and Cullman was the place to go. Mainly because Cullman is an amazing city, from the cool little warehouse district and downtown, and every time you turn around there is something hip going on like a street festival or...
CULLMAN – February is known as the month of valentines and love, but the Cullman County Public Library System refers to it as “Love My Library” month. This means that from February 1-28, 2015 the library is granting amnesty, or forgiveness for fines. In other words, the library will forgive all overdue fines on patrons’ records.
“In honor of ‘Love...
Funeral service for Addie Luene Rice, 71, of the Mt. Joy Community will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Revs. Brandon Stripling, Mike Lansford and Steve Rodgers officiating. The body will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral...
Funeral services for George William VanHolt, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Father John O’Donnell officiating; with interment in Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Roxie Ann Mooney of Cullman passed away on Friday, February 13, 2014 at her residence at the age of 41. She was born in Jasper Alabama on March 19, 1973.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brad McDonald officiating. Interment will be in Coal City Cemetery...
Funeral services for Sarah Alene Howard Allen, 77 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duck River Cemetery, Revs. Jeff Helton and Michael Lackey officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Allen passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was...
CULLMAN – CCSO Deputy Brian Shadowens has been released from CRMC after he was struck by a passing motorist on the southbound onramp of I-65 at Exit 299.
“He has been released from the hospital. He did receive some bumps and bruises but he escaped any major injuries, which we are all thankful for,” Sheriff Matt Gentry Said.
The incident occurred at 6:50 p.m.
In a previous interview Sheriff...
CULLMAN - A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at City Hall at 7 p.m.
The meeting began with roll call and the minutes from the city council meeting on January 26, 2015 was approved.
There was one addition to the night’s agenda. It was a request from Water & Sewer Superintendent...
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baswell, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro Steve Britt officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Billy was born on March 15, 1935 in DeKalb County to the late W.E. & Nallie Gregory...
Funeral service for Leslie Wade Fowler, 70 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, Bro. Roland Edwards officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Fowler passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1944 to parents, Leslie...
Graveside services for Martha Nannette McElroy, 87, of Huntsville will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery, Bro. Paul Campbell officiating.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. McElroy passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Cullman Health Care Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie McCain, age 91 of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rev. John Bussman officiating, with burial at Cullman Memory Gardens. Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. McCain died Saturday at CRMC. She was born November 16, 1923 in Cullman to William and Emma Fischer Wenzel. She...
Funeral services for Travis Dale Beam will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment in Warrior Creek Baptist Cemetery in Arab. Travis passed away Saturday, February 7, at his residence.
He was born June 13, 1963 in Arab to Herston and Annie Pearl Beam.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
CULLMAN – A new and exciting exhibit is coming to Cullman County that showcases the huge strides made throughout our history. The exhibit will be featured in the beautiful Evelyn Burrow Museum on Wallace State’s campus from February 10-March 20.
Cullman was founded in 1873 by Colonel John G. Cullmann, a refugee from Germany who came to America in 1865. ...
CULLMAN - The Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd Annual Meeting & Gala is scheduled for Thurs, Feb. 19, 2015. The theme of this year’s gala is the "Magic of Success" as the featured speaker for the night will be Atlanta magician, mentalist and speaker Joe Turner. The event will also celebrate the past year's accomplishments under Jason Grimmett's leadership as the Chairman of the Cullman Area...
CULLMAN – It was a great year for the Cullman High School Cheer team after taking both the regional and state level competitions by storm. Hours of practice and months of preparation have paid off for the team as they look forward to the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National Championship in February.
“UCA High School Nationals is a huge deal,” said...
Funeral services for Mrs. Dianne Self Smith will be Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment at Redan Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith passed away Friday, February 6, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
She was born March 24, 1949 in Cullman to Albert Self and Opal Goodlett.
She was preceded in death by her husband William...
Funeral service for Betty Ruth Rodgers Burden, 76, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 9th, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Vernon First Congregational Methodist Cemetery, Revs. Wayne Jetton and Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burden passed away at her residence after a long illness surrounded...
Funeral services for Nellean Robertson, 92, of Hanceville will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, Bros. Trueman Davis and Buddy Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview West Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral...
CULLMAN – Fire crews from all around Cullman County have been battling blazes throughout the county for most of the day and are currently battling fires at Vincent Marina and Mallard Point Trailer Park.
“As of now we know that the marina has been hit by fire and there are currently five trailers on fire at the trailer park,” Cullman...
CULLMAN - With high winds, warm weather and a lack of rain, firefighters throughout Cullman County are currently fighting brush fires associated with residents burning trash or brush.
"With conditions the way they are, we are asking residents to please refrain from burning anything at this time," said Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Fires in Bug Tussle, Dodge City and Bremen are just...
Graveside services for Ms. Donna Kay Anderson, age 68 of Vinemont will be Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Flint Creek Cemetery. Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Anderson passed away Friday at CRMC. She was born in Clearwater FL, September 16, 1946 to William Woodrow and Dorothy Mae Morris Anderson. She was a registered nurse.
She was preceded in...
Mrs. Buelah Gay Richter passed away February 5, 2015 at her residence. She was 89 Years old.
Mrs. Richter was born May 23, 1925 to Earl and Lillian Ray Gay.
Her family would like to extend special thanks to The Cardiac Rehab
Team of which she was a founding member and was a member for 36 years.
Funeral services will be held February...
Mr. James R. Weeks passed away February 3, 2015 at Summerford Nursing Home at the age of 87. He was born on October 2, 1927 in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
James is preceded in death by his parents - Benjaman & Floria Lucious Weeks; and his wife - Ruby Turner Weeks.
Funeral Service for Mr. Weeks will be at 2 p.m. on Friday,...
Funeral services for Hazel ‘Tootsie” Smith will be Friday, February 6, 2015, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Baileyton Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, February 4 at Woodland Village.
Mrs. Smith was born on August 26, 1932 to Robert and Meda Delle Haney. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Donald (Tresha) Smith, a...
