Saturday Event Guide- August 13
Cullman Farmer's Market – Festhalle- Starts at 7 a.m.
Fresh, local produce, breads and meats, along with plants and crafts. The Farmer's Market is now open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. through October. Located at 209 First Ave. NE.
Hanceville Farmer's Market-...
CHS grad Will Raney named National Advanced Placement Scholar
CULLMAN - Will Raney, a 2016 graduate of Cullman High School, was recently named a National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar by The College Board.
As noted by the College Board, a National AP Scholar Certificate is awarded to students in the United States who receive an average...
Cullman’s Don Morgan honored with BCA Distinguished Leader Award
Photo: Don Morgan, left, receives the BCA Distinguished Leader Award.
POINT CLEAR, Ala. - The Business Council of Alabama’s board of directors at the Governmental Affairs Conference on Aug. 5 honored long-serving BCA board member and Cullman businessman Don Morgan with the BCA Distinguished Leader...
Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute -WaLLi – formally introduced to Cullman community
HANCEVILLE - About 100 Cullman area residents gathered on the 12th floor of the James C. Bailey Center at Wallace State Community College to be formally introduced to WaLLi, a new program for local citizens 50 and older.
WaLLi is the Wallace State Lifelong Learning...
Saint Bernard Prep opens school year
CULLMAN - School bells are ringing and another banner year has begun at Saint Bernard Prep School. A newly renovated library and classroom building, as well an updated science and math building, greeted 216 students as they arrived on campus on Sunday, Aug. 8.
Students...
Operation Lifesaver makes Cullman a stop on tour
CULLMAN – At Cullman City Hall on Friday morning, Nancy Hudson, executive director of Alabama Operation Lifesaver, addressed members of the press and department heads of the City of Cullman.
According to the organization, Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit international public education program that was...
Hanceville City Council: Fire chief reports busy month; kids back in school
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening at Hanceville City Hall with all council members present.
Councilman Doug Batemon opened the meeting with prayer after the mayor called the meeting to order.
Hanceville City Council, Place 1 candidate Sharon Porter...
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. to shut down 95 company-owned restaurants by September
UPDATED Aug. 12, 2:42 p.m.
Ruby Tuesday Inc., through its public relations firm, has just given us the following statement:
“Our Fresh Start Initiative is designed to improve our financial profitability and ultimately create a stronger Ruby Tuesday for the future. While the decision to...
Bill McElroy seeking mayoral seat in Baileyton
I would like to see some businesses come into the community so more people can have a local job.”
Bill McElroy
BAILEYTON – Baileyton’s Bill McElroy has announced he will seek the position of mayor of Baileyton in the upcoming municipal election. McElroy served on the...
Colony Town Council Notes- Aug. 2016
Photo from July 2016
COLONY – The Colony Town Council held a regular council meeting this week.
Mayor Vernon Fields was not in attendance. The council members present were Alexander Twitty acting as mayor pro tempore, Margaret Dimbo, Crystal Wilson and Dorothy Graves.
Resolutions were presented for...
Stefany Pate named new Wallace State cheerleading coach
HANCEVILLE - Former Wallace State cheerleader Stefany Pate is the new coach of the college’s varsity squad.
Pate, 27, who has worked for Wallace State since Feb. 2014, took reins of the program earlier this summer after long-time leader Rob Metcalf retired from coaching. Metcalf...
Same faces, different places for Town of South Vinemont
Photo shows current Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum in Jan. 2016.
VINEMONT - In the latest meeting of the South Vinemont Town Council, things progressed normally, with one exception.
A change in the leadership was announced and will take place during the fall with Councilman Radginal...
Acclaimed Nursing program graduates around 100 students at Wallace State Community College
Photo: Deborah Hoover, center, director of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education, presented several students with the Nightingale Award during the recent pinning ceremony. Pictured from left are, Practical Nursing graduates Eric Rodriguez of Cullman, Sara Green Murphree of Oneonta, Hoover,...
3-way race for City School Board, Place 2
Photo: l-r, Kevin Binkowski, Chris Branham and Susan Martin Hauk
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, Place 2 race has three Cullman residents vying for the position left available by Brenda Howell’s decision to not seek reelection. Kevin Binkowski, Chris Branham and Susan Martin...
First day of school
They say that one of the strongest memory triggers is the sense of smell. That must be true because whenever I smell chalk or yeast rolls, I think of the first day of school.
It was always intimidating, and a little exciting, to enter the...
Cullman Lions named District Club of the Year
Photo: Left, Barry Willingham, club president; right, Charles McBrayer, retired club president
CULLMAN - Recently the Cullman Lions were designated as Lions District 34-A Club of the Year for 2015 - 2016. District 34 - A is comprised of Lions Clubs in the top third...
Wallace State nursing faculty congratulated for job well done
HANCEVILLE - The faculty of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in celebration of a successful year that was topped off by the program’s achievement of earning the National League for Nursing’s prestigious designation as a...
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy is now full
UPDATE: Aug. 11: The fall session of the Sheriff's Citizen's Academy is now full. Those who wish to participate can apply again in the spring.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now taking applications for the fall edition of its popular Citizen’s...
Cooking class to be held in Colony
COLONY - Donna Shanklin, a regional extension agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Program, will be leading the Rite Bite Cooking School, focused on nutrition, diet and health at the Colony Educational Complex beginning in August.
The six-session class, which will be every Wednesday from...
Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program graduates 42 students
HANCEVILLE - The Class of 2016 for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Wallace State Community College started with 42 students and ended with the same number as they walked across the stage recently to receive their pin and diploma.
“This cohort is very...
Lee Powell has sights set on City School Board, Place 3
CULLMAN - Local businessman Lee Powell is running for Cullman City School Board, Place 3.
Powell, a former educator, says he has been surrounded by education professionals his entire life.
“With my mother, father, grandmother and aunt all having taught for over 30 years and my...
Bentley awards funds to upgrade equipment; keep roads safe
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $601,189 grant to improve Alabama’s continued efforts to take unsafe drivers off the road.
The grant will enable the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to purchase 50 evidential breath testing devices which law enforcement officers use to...
Update: Antique shop in Holly Pond ‘probably not going to happen’
HOLLY POND - Wayne White, the antiques dealer planning on opening a physical location for his traveling business at the old post office in Holly Pond, said Tuesday morning that the opening of his store is something that is “probably not going to happen.”
White’s...
More than 40 volunteers, including off-duty deputies, detectives and EMS, search for missing woman
CULLMAN - The family of missing woman Jordan Lee Wilson received an outpouring of support this past weekend from more than 40 volunteers who traveled from throughout the country to join several off-duty Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies in their efforts to find Wilson.
The...
Good Hope City Council meets; Rep. Harbison addresses upcoming tax discussion
GOOD HOPE - A regular Good Hope City Council meeting was held on Monday night at Good Hope City Hall. Visitors included State Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and his wife.
Councilmen John Harris, Maxie Jones and Taft Dillashaw all expressed that the City’s...
UPDATE: Logan’s files for bankruptcy, will close 18 restaurants
CULLMAN - We reported last week that Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. was said to be close to filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to a news release from the Nashville-based chain, the company officially filed on Monday, and will be closing 18 underperforming restaurants.
The statement said,...
Addison Bulldogs return to 1A football for 2016 season
ADDISON - Reclassification by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in January changed the culture for the Addison Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs were placed back in Class 1A after the two previous seasons being in the 2A ranks.
Addison is sixth in student enrollment for the...
Holly Pond Town Council meets to set price with new business
HOLLY POND – On Monday night Holly Pond’s Town Council held a special meeting to cover a topic that wasn’t able to be discussed at their last meeting, due to the meeting being cut short.
The topic was settling on an agreement with local...
Cullman welcomes 6 new firefighters, 4 police officers
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday night for a regular meeting with all council members present, and the council welcomed six new firefighters to Cullman Fire Rescue and four new police officers to the Cullman City Police Department.
Mayor Max A. Townson...
Changes, but no election, in Colony
COLONY - The Town of Colony will see plenty of changes in its local government this month, but there will be no election.
There are three candidates for the five positions on the town council, all of whom are running for different positions and are...
Local teen Dae Spradlin to walk runways in NYC’s Fashion Week
CULLMAN - Seventeen-year-old Dae Spradlin will be heading to New York City this fall to participate in Fashion Week.
Spradlin is originally from Graysville (a suburb of Birmingham), and although she and her family moved to Cullman just less than five years ago, the Cullman...
Cullman County citizens invited to open tax discussion this Saturday
FAIRVIEW – Citizens of Cullman County are invited to an open tax discussion on Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Fairview High School auditorium. The purpose of the meeting, according to organizer Ron Stone, is to talk about “how our taxes can be used and...
Good Hope’s Oldacre submits resignation
GOOD HOPE - Another change in the athletic department at Good Hope High School has taken place.
Girls’ basketball coach Michael Oldacre submitted his resignation Aug. 1, nine days before the new school session is scheduled to begin.
Oldacre took over coaching the Lady Raiders in...
Wallace State Community College celebrates Winston County Works project with Gov. Bentley in attendance
Photo: Gov. Robert Bentley practices with the Wallace State virtual welding machine during the Winston County Works Open House.
HANCEVILLE – Celebrating a project that will provide workforce training to approximately 250 students over the next year, Wallace State Community College held an open house...
Cullman County awarded $30,984 for emergency food and shelter
CULLMAN - Congress has appropriated $120 million to supplement and expand the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). Each jurisdiction’s award is based on the jurisdiction’s total number of unemployed as compared to the total number of unemployed in all qualifying jurisdictions.
Cullman’s total award...
Rock and Glow 5K takes over Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN – Hundreds of runners gathered at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday night to participate in the third annual Rock and Glow 5K.
The event is not an intense running competition. Rather, it is an opportunity for those who want to wear a lot of glow...
2016 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series wraps up
Overall it’s been a good summer and a pretty good year all around.”
Harold Barnard
CULLMAN - The 2016 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series came to an end this week. The 10-week series offered a little something special for kids of all ages to enjoy over...
Historical Profile: Mr. George Hoenig – 1845 ~ 1931
Photo: George Hoenig on the right with his son-in-law, Bob Mize, on the left.
CULLMAN - George Hoenig was born in Grossumstadt, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany (although he would later say he was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) on May 24, 1845. He left Germany between 1845...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935, 1955
From the Files of 1905
There was not more than a third of a crop of strawberries this year.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Stinson was climbing a tree, caught a live telephone wire and was unable to turn loose. Neighbors soon rescued...
Special night of singing and worship for Hanceville teen
This is such a huge blessing and it couldn't have come at a better time; we are down to one car again and we have decided to get Lexie a better wheelchair.”
Amanda Kilgo
CULLMAN - David, The Giant Slayer Ministries held a benefit service for...
SEC ready and roaring for the 2016 season
CULLMAN - Three more Saturdays. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how close we are to the start of the 2016 college football season. With pigskin play just around the corner, let’s take a look around the SEC.
TOP 25 (Coaches Poll)
#1 Alabama Crimson Tide
Sitting atop...
Shedd makes surprise presentation at Fairview band event
Photo: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, presents Nathan Kilgo, band director and Jonathan Watwood, band booster president with a $2,000 check from the State of Alabama for new uniforms.
All of us parents were in tears today as Rep. Randall Shedd presented the band a check...
Varsity scrimmage part of Aggie Media Day; update on Dafford Smith Stadium
FAIRVIEW - Saturday was like a family reunion for the Fairview football program. The Aggies conducted their media day on the practice field with the youth program, middle school and varsity all involved in the festivities.
Fairview concluded the first week of fall practice with...
Culpepper special guest at Cullman County Republicans breakfast
CULLMAN – On Saturday morning the Cullman County Republicans held a breakfast event at the Elks Lodge in Cullman.
The breakfast started at 7:30 a.m. and Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, the event’s guest speaker, began around 8 a.m.
Among the topics discussed by Culpepper...
Pancakes, pencils and prayers
Photo: Little Eva Alvarado will be able to start kindergarten with plenty of school supplies thanks to the Pancakes, Pencils and Prayers event at Good Hope Baptist Church Saturday morning.
This event today has been unbelievable and also very humbling, especially in times like right...
Colony provides school supplies for 28 children
COLONY – Colony concluded its annual summer program with a back-to-school event.
The event capped off a summer program that gave 28 registered students all the supplies they will need for the new school year.
“I went to Wal-Mart, loaded up a couple of buggies, we...
Gaylon Ponder speaks at Colony Educational Complex
COLONY – On Friday afternoon at the Educational Complex in Colony, Gaylon Ponder, owner and president of Words+, gave a presentation on his company and the abilities the software and hardware Words+ sells is able to provide.
Ponder gave his presentation to a room of...
Kids and families enjoy a night out in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - Despite the thunderstorms earlier in the afternoon, hundreds of families ventured out to C.W. Day Park in Hanceville for the town’s annual Kids’ Night Out event on Friday evening.
Attendance was lower due to the afternoon’s weather and city hall fielded several phone...
Thank you, Deputy Nunn
Last week, my husband and I were going south on Interstate 65 when we hit a piece of steel in the road. One tire blew right away. Because of it being a steel tire, it caused my minivan to go to the left, which...
Park-like setting on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE - Ah! Summertime and the livin’ is easy, well, technically we’d probably all like to live that way, but for some, lazy days are few and far between, even on the lake. Take Jonas and Doris Simmons, for instance. They’ve created a...
Patient Care Specialist graduate finds rewarding job in healthcare field
HANCEVILLE - A recent graduate of the Patient Care Specialist (PCS) program at Wallace State Community College is pleased with the training she received and how quickly she was able to find a job in the healthcare field.
Tiffany Brooks, of Hanceville, graduated from the...
Pads popping at Cullman’s first day in full gear
CULLMAN - With the football season beginning in two weeks, the Cullman Bearcats waited for the moment Friday evening to get into full gear, with pads popping with plenty of intensity.
It was the first day the Alabama High School Athletic Association allowed teams to...
Saturday Event Guide- August 6
Inside Yard Sale- Starts at 6 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2016! Lots of stuff for sale including jewelry (most of it new, from $.50 to $10), household items, odds 'n ends furniture, pool table, a 2002 Buick Century, a 1957 Chevy ton truck,...
Elderly dog, Joco the Rock, rescued from sewer
Photo: Joco and Dr. Susie Dickerson enjoying the sunshine this afternoon.
CULLMAN - Joco has been on quite the adventure this week. Lesley Hyde’s 15-year-old black Labrador retriever went missing on Aug. 2 before daybreak. He was found several days later in the Cullman City...
Annual Military Order of the Purple Heart memorial service this Saturday
HARTSELLE - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties. Those being honored were either killed in action or received a...
UPDATE: Road rage incident earlier this week began in Hartselle
CULLMAN - According to Cullman City Police Officer Joey Duncan, the road rage incident that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the intersection of Highways 157 and 31 was the culmination of an argument between a motorcyclist and the driver of a white Chevrolet...
Governor Bentley approves emergency funding for Zika response
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the state’s efforts against the Zika Virus.
Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to assist in mosquito control efforts, after the Alabama...
REHAU announces $5 million expansion, 50 new jobs
CULLMAN –REHAU Construction, LLC, known locally as PEX pipe division, along with the Cullman Economic Development Agency, this morning announced plans for a $5 million, 5-year expansion of its Cullman facility. This expansion will incorporate a new gasket line for use in the refrigerator/freezer...
4 fun Friday events
Inside Yard Sale
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2016! Lots of stuff for sale including jewelry (most of it new, from $.50 to $10), household items, odds 'n ends furniture, pool table, a 2002 Buick Century, a 1957 Chevy ton truck, and more! Starting at...
Do you know Gaylon Ponder? You should.
COLD SPRINGS - Gaylon Ponder is the owner of Words+, a company that makes the products used by legendary theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and others with similar disabilities.
Ponder runs the industry-leading company from Cold Springs in Cullman County. It is shocking that...
Phase 2 repairs underway on Hwy. 278 W at New Bridge
CULLMAN - Phase two of the repair work on U.S. Highway 278 West at New Bridge/Kugler Creek is now underway, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
“Wiregrass Construction has begun work on the second phase of repair, which includes removal of part of...
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc. said to be filing bankruptcy
CULLMAN - According to multiple media reports, Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy. It is unclear at this time if the restaurant's Cullman location will remain open if the bankruptcy is filed.
When reached for comment about reports of the bankruptcy, Cullman...
3rd annual Cullman’s BIG Latch On this Saturday
The Global BIG Latch On is an organization whose goal is to normalize breastfeeding.”
Ashlee Wright
CULLMAN – This Saturday, Aug. 6, the third annual Cullman’s BIG Latch On will take place at Sportsman Lake Park at 10 a.m. Breastfeeding women from throughout Cullman County are...
Family history classes available at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Classes on researching your ancestry through genealogy and local history will be offered through the Wallace State Continuing Education program this fall. The classes will be taught in the college’s library on consecutive Wednesday and Thursday nights, each from 5-8 p.m. The...
Hanceville’s new coach putting the Bulldogs to work
HANCEVILLE - Craig Flanigan didn't have any time to waste after he was hired on July 19 to be the new football coach for Hanceville High School.
Flanigan had to organize a coaching staff, and three days after being named the successor to Danny Miller,...
News from the Pond: Mrs. Ruth Smith celebrates her 100th birthday
Photo: 1-year-old Maddie Claire Shedd, her grandpa Rep. Randall Shedd and Mrs. Ruth Smith
An excerpt from this week's installment of News from the Pond, by Jimmie Dean Carnell:
A very exciting time was held on Friday, July 29 at the Holly Pond Senior Citizens Site,...
Road rage leads to minor incident at Highways 31 and 157
CULLMAN – Within the last hour a dual incident occurred at the intersection of Highways 31 and 157. The first incident was minor and the two parties chose not to report it and handled it themselves. The second incident was a result of road...
Cullman High announces hiring of James Johnson as assistant principal
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman City Board of Education Wednesday morning, the position of assistant principal at Cullman High School was filled.
New principal Kim Hall announced the hiring of James "Jake" Johnson to take the spot she vacated recently....
Vinemont Eagles on the hunt come Aug. 18
VINEMONT - It has been a learning process for Matt Norris during his time with the Vinemont Eagles. In 2014, Norris was the defensive coordinator and the Eagles made a late season surge that got them a berth in the AHSAA playoffs.
Last season, Norris...
Obituary: Armon F. Thompson
Funeral services for Armon F. Thompson, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Faith Baptist Church with Tim Aris, Jim McNees, Garry Waddell and Jared Folks officiating. Interment in Vinemont Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home in charge...
Obituary: Rodney Robertson
Rodney Robertson, age 47, of Cullman passed away at his home Sunday evening, July 31, 2016. He was born in Blount County to Clifton "Bud" and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Rodney is predeceased by his parents.
Survivors are a brother, Marty Robertson of Holly Pond; sisters, Donna...
Obituary: Elizabeth Inez Holmes
Funeral services for Elizabeth Inez Holmes, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jimmy Drinkard officiating, with interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy 278E, Cullman, Al 35055;...
Obituary: Elizabeth Inez Holmes
Funeral services for Elizabeth Inez Holmes, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jimmy Drinkard officiating, with interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy 278E, Cullman, Al 35055;...
Zika virus confirmed in Cullman County- Cullman Regional prepared
CULLMAN - After one confirmed case of the Zika virus in Cullman County, Cullman Regional wants area residents to know the hospital is prepared.
In the event that a patient presents with possible signs and symptoms of the Zika virus, the hospital staff will follow...
Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields, Chayse Freeman finish 17th at Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship
Photo: Chayse Freeman, left, and Ryan Shields
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields and Chayse Freeman finished 17th among 82 teams at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship in Campbellsville, Kentucky over the weekend.
Wallace State’s duo reeled in a two-day total weighing 13...
Event this weekend for Vinemont’s Anna Hughes
On behalf of Denise and myself we are overwhelmed and humbled by everyone's kindness and generosity. We are extremely thankful. May God bless all."
Randy Hughes
CULLMAN - With her devoted parents by her side day after day at UAB’s Spain Rehabilitation Center, Anna Hughes, the...
Cullman Planning Commission notes- Aug. 1
CULLMAN - The Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday night for their monthly meeting where all members were present with the exception of Mike Voss and Cherri Drake.
Two public hearings were followed by two subdivisions with both projects approved. The first, at Tidwell Street...
Obituary: Maxine Tolbert McLarty
Maxine Tolbert McLarty, 80 of Arley, passed away on July 30, 2016 in Jasper.
She was born on December 26, 1935 in Nesmith. Maxine was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir at Meek Baptist Church...
Obituary: Rosa Adcock
Mrs. Rosa Adcock, 45, of Crane Hill, Alabama died on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Born Saturday, February 13, 1971.She was the wife of Stephen McCall.
Surviving are mother, Jewel Parker, sons, Christopher (Crystal) Adcock and Rocky Adcock, daughter, Jennifer Adcock,...
Obituary: Christine Victoria Everett Winkles
Funeral Services for Christine Victoria Everett Winkles, age 68, of Addison will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Baptist Church in Addison. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Bro. E.J. Ergle, Bro. Kenny Suddeth & Bro....
Obituary: Sister Mary Jude Clark, O.S.B.
Sister Mary Jude Clark, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the monastery, at the age of 88.
Vespers for the Dead will be prayed Monday, August 1, 2016, at 5 p.m. in Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Kenneth Martin
Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Martin, 79, of Holly Pond, will be Monday, August 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel. Interment following the service at Holly Pond Cemetery. Rev. Justin Edwards and Rev. Melissa Holmes officiating. He was born...
Obituary: Nicholas Clayton Wynn
Service for Mr. Wynn, 28, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, August 1 at Logan Baptist Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He will lie-in-state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Wynn passed away July 29, 2016.
Visitation...
Obituary: Glen Phillip Smith
Glen Phillip Smith, age 62, of Cullman, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Marie Smith and his parents: Billy Joe & Melba Jewel Phillips Smith.
Survivors include Joan Smith Vickers, his daugthers: Carrie Smith Taylor (Lance) & Kim...
Obituary: William “Bill” Henry Thomas
Graveside Services for William “Bill” Henry Thomas, age 85, of Good Hope will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Valhalla Cemetery, in Bessemer, with Rev. Wade Maynard officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Bill was born on August 24, 1930; and passed...
Gaylon Ponder to speak at Colony Educational Complex; back-to-school kickoff to follow
Photo: Children enjoying the summer program this year at the Colony Educational Complex.
COLONY - According to Colony Town Clerk Patricia Ponder, Gaylon Ponder, owner of Words+, has agreed to make a presentation on Friday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. in the town’s Educational Complex.
Gaylon Ponder, a veteran...
Baileyton: Mayor Johnny Dyar only candidate facing opposition in upcoming election
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council came together for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening, where four incumbents and a challenger received Certificates of Election. The mayoral race will be the only one on the ticket in Baileyton in the upcoming Aug. 23...
Fairview Town Council discusses tax debate, senior center and upcoming vote
Photo: Ron Stone talks to the Fairview Town Council about an open tax debate set for Aug. 13.
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held a regular meeting on Monday evening, where they heard from guest Ron Stone about an upcoming tax debate.
Stone, who is...
Winning is routine for the Cold Springs Eagles
COLD SPRINGS - How things have changed through the years for Cold Springs High School in football. From 2005 to 2012, the Eagles only had a rare opportunity to be victorious. The Eagles recorded just 12 victories and went through three consecutive seasons of...
Cullman Lil’ Bearcat Hoops Camp draws 70 to CHS
CULLMAN - Fall sports have taken center stage with the start of fall practice this week. But another sport, that officially plays in the wintertime, is getting plenty of attention this week.
The Cullman Lil' Bearcat Hoops Camp began Monday morning at Cullman High School....
Wallace State’s “Winston County Works” project hosting open house Aug. 3
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is hosting a “Winston County Works” project open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the Winston County Technical Center in Double Springs. Gov. Robert Bentley and local and state legislators are expected to attend the...
Colony kids visit Space & Rocket Center as part of summer program
COLONY - Last week, 20 of the 26 children participating in this year’s summer program at Colony’s Educational Complex visited Huntsville’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
The trip was chaperoned by volunteers, along with parents and those who are in charge of organizing the summer...
Red Cross issues emergency request for donors- 3 events set this week for Cullman Co.
CULLMAN - URGENT: The American Red Cross has issued an emergency request for blood and platelet donors of all types to give now. Donations are urgently needed now to fully meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks.
If you have...
After 1 victory in 2015, Broncos looking for more
HOLLY POND - Now that the Holly Pond Broncos have seen the thrill of victory on the football field, the team is wanting more for the 2016 season.
In the 2015 regular season finale, the Broncos said goodbye to 29 consecutive losses when they reached...
School of Nursing at Wallace State Community College named NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Photo: A Wallace State Nursing student practices using a puppet as part of the Children’s of Alabama Kids on the Block Puppetry program. Through the program, students visit area schools to teach children safe and healthy habits.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is celebrating...
Doosie Day 2016 rained out Saturday, to begin 11 a.m. Sunday morning
Our goal is to make a stand against epilepsy by raising money for research as it is funded extremely low compared to the number of people affected. We also want to raise awareness of epilepsy because there is a lot of misinformation out there.”
Heather...
Files from Yesteryear: 1907, 1992
From the Files of 1907
Hanceville News
Misses Kate and Mary Stender, of Cullman, spent Sunday with parents, in Hanceville.
Miss Dela Matthews returned Saturday from a visit to friends in Cullman.
Mrs. Fred Hassenphlugg was quite sick the past week. She is better at this writing.
Mr. Frank...
Aggies focused on preparing for football season
Photo: The Aggies participated in a team camp in Muscle Shoals in mid-July.
FAIRVIEW - Two main concerns encounter the Fairview Aggies for the 2016 football season. One is getting the team ready for their third consecutive year as a 5A classification in the Alabama...
Tale of a donkey: sanctuary houses more than dogs, cats
Photo: Noah the donkey is a favorite fixture at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary. Owner Sandra Shaffer saved Noah from drowning nearly 12 years ago. (Shelby County Reporter Photo/Keith McCoy)
BLOUNT COUNTY – Noah the donkey is one of Sandra Shaffer's more interesting rescues at 2nd...
Vinemont children enjoy a back-to-school bash
This is two churches coming together to hand out free school supplies and let the kids have some fun before they have to start back to school.”
Jamie Johnson
VINEMONT – Area children enjoyed a back-to-school bash at the Vinemont Scout House on Friday evening. There...
