East Elementary Named 2015 CLAS Banner School
Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.”
Principal David Wiggins
CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on Monday was named a 2015 CLAS Banner School by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Out of 178 nominations across...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
We all know that Internet safety is an issue for young people. Sexting is an issue and it all starts with that. They get them on the hook and then into exploitation.”
Judge Kim Chaney
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the...
Obituary: Larry Joe Willingham
Funeral arrangements for Larry Joe Willingham, 69, are incomplete at this time.
Moss-Service is handling arrangements.
Obituary: Velvie Talley Farley
Funeral services for Velvie Talley Farley, age 94 of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Lystra Baptist Church with Albert Dean Estes officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Farley passed...
Obituary: Timothy Neal Caldwell
Funeral services for Timothy Neal Caldwell, age 52 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Bryan officiating. Interment will be in Central Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
WSCC Students Earn Prize Money as Winners of Haiku Poetry Contest
HANCEVILLE — A few Wallace State students celebrated Christmas as winners in the haiku poetry contest sponsored by the WSCC English Department, the Sigma Kappa Delta English honor society and The Lion’s Den Writing Club. The contest, featuring the Japanese style of literature, was...
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Visits Cullman, Gives Washington Update
Because of your help I have been placed in a position of power which I want to use for the good of the nation, you are certainly a part of that.”
Sen. Richard Shelby
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a special breakfast...
Obituary: Delton Sonny Gilland
Funeral services for Delton Sonny Gilland, 72, will be held Thursday, January 07, 2016 beginning at 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 06, 2016 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Millard Ray “Buddy” Clark
Funeral services for Mr. Millard Ray "Buddy" Clark, age 69 of Falkville will be at 10 am., Friday, January 8, 2016 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Anthony Clark officiating with burial at Bell Springs cemetery.
Mr. Clark passed away Monday at his residence.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Mrs. Opal Skelton
Funeral Services for Opal Skelton, age 93 formerly of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at New Hope # 2. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie-in-state at the church for one hour prior to...
Cold Springs Avoids Potential Upset by Falkville
FALKVILLE – Triston Chambers of the Cold Springs Eagles didn’t force himself to get involved in the game offensively Tuesday night with the Falkville Blue Devils. He just eased into it.
The school’s and Cullman County’s all-time leading scorer did it rather quietly. But it...
Wallace State women’s basketball tunes up for ACCC play with convincing win over Columbia State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team posted its most dominant effort of the season on Tuesday, rolling past Columbia State 71-45 at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The Lady Lions marched out to a 20-2 cushion at the end of the first quarter and didn’t yield...
Cats Claw Red Raiders, Lady Cats Fall
DECATUR – The Cullman Bearcats jumped out to an early six-point lead thanks to accurate outside shooting Tuesday night when they traveled to Decatur to take on the Decatur Red Raiders. The 6-0 run was instrumental in Cullman taking a 14-7 advantage after one...
Obituary: James William Schaefers
Mr. James William Schaefers passed away January 4, 2015 at his residence. He was 82 years old.
Funeral Mass for Mr. Schaefers will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church with Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
There will be a Rosary Service...
Obituary: Eleanor Marie Woodard
A graveside service for Eleanor Marie Woodard, 91, will be held Thursday, January 07, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery, located at 912 9th Street, Cullman, AL 35055.
Moss-Service Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Sign-Ups Underway for CP&R’s Spring 2016 Programs
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) has an activity to meet almost every Cullmanite’s need. Buckle up for a year packed with programs and events for all ages. Whether you are a parent, a college student who wants learn a...
Chris Pettit, Development Pastor at Life Church
When you come to our church, you won’t feel judged. We are all in the same boat. What you will find is hope for a better life in Christ.”
Chris Pettit
HANCEVILLE – Life Church in Hanceville is all about helping people move beyond their pasts...
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt Issues Statement on President Obama’s Proposed Gun Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., on Sunday released the following statement after learning from news reports that President Obama plans to use an Executive Order this week to implement new gun control measures.
“It is unbelievable and I’m at a loss of...
Broncos, Lady Broncos Roll
HOLLY POND – Monday night was supposed to be a matchup between the Holly Pond Broncos and the West Point Warriors but it more closely resembled a three-point clinic. Both teams combined for nine long balls in the quarter including 18 of the Broncos...
Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS Teams win UAH STEM Competition
VINEMONT – Two teams of Vinemont High School students took part in the InSPIRESS project in Huntsville in December. Both teams, Team M.A.R.E. and Team A.T.T.A.C.K., were named Overall Winners in their divisions on Dec. 11 at the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH)...
Obituary: Johnnie Faye Tanguy
Funeral services for Johnnie Faye Tanguy, 72, will be held Wednesday, January 06, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 06, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Moss-Service...
Obituary: Harold William Beavon
Mr. Harold William Beavon, 93, passed away on January 2, 2016 at his daughter's home in Cullman. Memorial services will be held later in Montana.
Mr. Beavon was born November 1, 1922 in Kenya, Africa to missionary parents Eric and Myrna Campbell Beavon. They were...
Obituary: Lesley Amos Griffin
Funeral Services for Lesley Amos Griffin, age 82 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Panama Baptist Cemetery, with Bro. Don Froelich officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Lesley was born on...
Obituary: Dudley Howard Loggins
Funeral services for Dudley Howard Loggins, 78, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Denny Armstrong officiating; with interment in Bethlehem Cemetery in Locust Fork. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from...
Obituary: Charles Rex Burns
Funeral service for Charles Rex Burns, 77, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Duck River Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1...
Obituary: Peggy Joyce Hendrix
Funeral service for Peggy Joyce Hendrix, 65, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Pastors Frank McKenzie and Sid Tidwell officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms....
Obituary: Patricia Moudinia Veal
Funeral Services for Patricia Moudinia McGriff Veal, age 58, of Vinemont, will be Monday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; Danny Buchanan officiating, with interment in Etha Cemetery.
She was born July 7, 1957 in Goshen, Indiana to parents Oda...
Obituary: Donald Jeffery Bullard
Funeral services for Donald Jeffery Bullard, 83, will be held Sunday, January 03, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 02, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Evon Johnson
Funeral Services for Evon Johnson, age 80, of Breman, will be Monday, January 4, 2016, at 2 pm, at Kinney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Dillon Calvert is officiating. Visitation will...
Obituary: Gary Lee Tankersley
Funeral services for Gary L. Tankersley, known as ‘Tank’, age 57, will be Tuesday, January 5 at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church; Clay Tankersley and Michael Jones officiating, with Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tankersley died...
Obituary: Gary Lee Tankersley
Funeral services for Gary L. Tankersley, known as ‘Tank’, age 57, will be Tuesday, January 5 at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church; Clay Tankersley and Michael Jones officiating, with Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tankersley died...
Obituary: Josielene Rider Adams
Graveside services for Josielene Rider Adams, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at her residence.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
UPDATE: Assessment of Cullman’s Flood Damage
CULLMAN – Cullman and its surrounding areas are still recovering following the floods of Christmas week. According to John Lang, head engineer at the Cullman County Road Department, there were 75 roads and/or bridges that were completely impassable when the storms first hit.
As of...
2016 State of the Community Scheduled for Jan. 14
On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County Commission talking about the future of Cullman County and what we can expect.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area...
Obituary: Blanche Miner Tanner
Funeral services for Blanche Tanner, age 84 of Eva, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church at Eva, with Kenneth Weldon and Nicky James officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Malcolm Carter II, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church
In America, the Christian Church is losing ground; we need to be working together to win souls in these last days.”
Malcolm Carter
CULLMAN – There is never a dull moment at Temple Baptist Church. Their worship services are exciting, energetic and inspiring. The messages are...
Cullman, Fairview Girls Close Out Yule Tide Classic with Wins
HANCEVILLE – Even though the Cullman Bearcats and Fairview Lady Aggies didn’t claim a championship trophy in the 4th annual Mitch Smith Yule Tide Basketball Classic Wednesday, both teams ended the 2015 portion of their schedule with solid performances to be victorious.
Both prevailed in...
Obituary: Kathryn Walker Maddox
Funeral services for Kathryn Walker Maddox, 73 of Cullman, will be Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Corinth West Methodist Church with interment in adjoining cemetery, Bro. Wayne Jetton and Bro. Glenn McCain officiating. The body will lie in state from 1...
Obituary: Velma Mae Story
Funeral services for Velma Mae Story, 76, will be held Saturday, January 02, 2016 11 a.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 01, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Four Arrests Made in Joppa Post Office Burglary
JOPPA – On Monday, Dec. 28, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Andrew Cleveland Rogers, 28, of Arab, Tessa Jean McCay, 24, of Vinemont and Brett Michael Baker, 34, of Albertville for burglary of the Joppa post office.
A joint investigation between the CCSO...
Join Sen. Richard Shelby for Breakfast and a Washington Update
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with special guest U. S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7:45 a.m. at the All Steak Restaurant, where the senator will give an update on Washington, D.C.
“As the largest business...
West Point Christmas Tournament: Day Three
WEST POINT – The annual West Point Christmas Tournament concluded Tuesday with four match-ups.
FAIRVIEW 72, RA HUBBARD 74
Both Fairview and RA Hubbard shot well in the first quarter, matching each other shot for shot. The only difference in the quarter was a buzzer beating...
Obituary: Diana Dean Tanner
Funeral services for Diana Dean Tanner, 65, will be held Thursday, December 31, 2015 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 31, 2015 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home
Plenty of Excitement Expected for Final Day of Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE – Intensity will be at full force Wednesday afternoon when the Holly Pond Broncos and Cullman Bearcats clash during the finale of the 4th annual Mitch Smith Chevrolet Yule Tide Basketball Classic.
It’s just for fifth place in the varsity division, but for the...
Local Military Family Aims to Make Holidays Special for Cullman Law Enforcement
I would like to let the police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and soldiers know that I am so thankful they work every day to keep us safe so that we can enjoy our families without any worries.”
9-year-old Savannah Stringer
CULLMAN – The Stringer family knows...
Cold Springs Falls to Westminster
ALBERTVILLE – It was a contrast in styles Monday afternoon when Cold Springs laced up their sneakers to take on the number one ranked team in Class 4A, the Westminster Wildcats. The fast paced offense of Cold Springs faced off against the grinding defense...
Upsets Among the First Day of the Cullman Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE — Tournament basketball can present surprises. It did during the first day of the Mitch Smith Yule Tide Classic at Tom Drake Coliseum.
No. 2 Holly Pond experienced misfortune when the Broncos lost to Athens 64-59 in the first quarterfinal in the varsity division....
Art Faulkner, State EMA Director, Addresses Audience in Cullman- Discusses Storm Damage
CULLMAN – On Monday at 3 p.m., Art Faulkner, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), visited the Cullman County EMA to speak about the state's flooding situation.
Faulkner explained how Cullman and the state could receive federal EMA (FEMA) emergency financial assistance by meeting eligibility...
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Wood
Memorial Services for Mr. Joseph Anthony Wood, age 59 of Baileyton, are incomplete, and will be announced at a later date.
Joseph was born in Michigan on March 17, 1956, and passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Cullman Funeral Home announcing.
Obituary: Lou Christine Odell Green
Funeral services for Lou Christine Odell Green, 85, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Liberty Church of God Cathedral in Warrior; with interment in the Colony Community Cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior...
Obituary: Fred Alton Clay
Fred Alton Clay was born August 30, 1933 to the late Vera and H.H. Clay. He went home to the Lord December 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Lee Clay.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived...
Obituary: Wendell Keen Gable
Mr. Wendell Keen Gable of Cullman Alabama passed away on December 26, 2015 at Veterans Hospital in Birmingham at the age 71. He was born in Cullman on May 3, 1944 to Lonnie Gable Sr. and Ethel Freeman Gable.
He was a truck driver and...
Obituary: Karen Keel Knight
Karen Keel Knight age 55 of Owens Cross Roads, died Sunday, December 27, 2015. Karen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, & friend. She served as a registered nurse for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Keel.
Karen is survived by...
Obituary: L. D. Cadle
Funeral services for L. D. Cadle, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Hollis officiating. Interment will be in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Mr. Cadle passed away on Sunday, December 27,...
Obituary: Van Steven Maner
Funeral services for Van Steven Maner, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Jackie Ellenburg officiating; interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Maner...
Good Hope Gains a Berth to Hayden Girls Christmas Tournament Semifinal
HAYDEN – Good Hope’s Lady Raiders have been a regular participant to the Hayden High School Christmas Tournament.
They made their presence felt as a championship contender in defeating Cordova 73-49 during the quarterfinal round Saturday afternoon.
Good Hope adjusted at halftime in which the Lady Raiders trailed...
West Point Christmas Tournament Day One
WEST POINT – Heavy rains and flooding of low-lying areas could do little to dampen the spirits of local fans as the flocked to the campus of West Point to witness the Christmas tradition of the West Point Christmas tournament.
FAIRVIEW 49, DANVILLE 52
The...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed to traffic
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are all asking the public to stay away from affected areas from the flooding which occurred on Christmas Day.
"These areas are...
Obituary: James Paul Kashuba
Graveside memorial service for James Paul Kashuba, 62, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery
Mr. Kashuba passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, in Hamilton, Alabama. He was born December 15, 1953, in New York, to parents John and Bessie...
Obituary: Barlice Estell Posey
Funeral service for Barlice Estell Posey, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Revs. Stanley Reeves and Perry McCravy officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: David Ray Crider
Funeral service for David Ray Crider, 56, of Athens, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Jeff Mashburn and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with interment in Flint Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Nellie Jewel Greier
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Jewel Greier, age 80 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Berlin Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Greier passed away Thursday, December 24 at Hanceville Nursing Home.
She is survived...
Scattered Power Outages Have Cullman Electric Cooperative Working Overtime
CULLMAN – With a constant stream of inclement weather throughout Christmas Day, the Cullman Electric Cooperative has been working all day to restore power.
"We have about 900 households without power right now. 1,300 (households) have been out and restored today," said Brian Lacy, communications...
Sheriff Gentry Asking Residents to Stay Home
We are just asking people to stay in and not travel unless it necessary due to the road conditions."
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry wants residents to be aware of the deteriorating road conditions linked to today’s continuing heavy...
UPDATED 3X: Heavy Rains Continue to Fall, Flash Floods Closing Area Roads
CULLMAN - With heavy rain expected for most of Christmas Day and into the evening, Cullman residents are being advised to stay put due to flash flooding and road closures.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Cullman County...
Obituary: Judith Ann Quick
Funeral services for Judith Ann Quick, 78, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral...
Dale Banks, Pastor of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist has been a great blessing to me. From the beginning, my wife and I noticed how loving and caring the church is, and not just to the church family, but to anyone in need.”
Dale Banks, pastor
CULLMAN – From the moment you...
The Force is Strong in Cullman
CULLMAN – Ten years waiting for the announcement that there would be another movie. Waiting a month and a half after purchasing tickets for the day to arrive. Three hours waiting in line to grab a seat. Waiting through thirty minutes of previews. But...
CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a completely free event, on Jan. 2 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center.
On Community Wellness Day, admission to the Wellness...
Why Do We Eat Candy Canes at Christmas?
CULLMAN - Now that Christmas has come and gone, there is one thing most every house has lying around waiting to be eaten – candy canes. Stuffed into red and green stockings, hanging on Christmas trees or scattered throughout your children’s rooms, the delicious...
Wallace State Gives Big This Holiday Season
The machine shop and drafting groups launched a competition between themselves to see who could bring in the most donations. We had to borrow the cargo van from the college for one delivery, and the next day we had a Tahoe full!”
Lisa Smith, Wallace...
Obituary: Barbara Jane Kritner
Mrs. Barbara Jane Kritner, age 66, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, December 23, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Cullman County to Bill and Annie Lee Jacobs Williams.
Mrs. Kritner and her husband Donald, were married for 49...
Fairview Lady Aggies Hang On in Battle with Arab
FAIRVIEW – A 17-point lead with 2:00 remaining seemed to be safe Tuesday night for the Fairview Lady Aggies.
But the Arab Lady Knights said, “Not so fast.”
Down by the large margin and time starting to run out, Arab made a gallant run, coming up short by one field...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Rodgers Mosley
Funeral Services for Sharon Lynn Mosley, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Tim Ayers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Sharon was born on...
Obituary: Thelma Trawick Freeman
Mrs.Thelma Trawick Freeman passed away December 21, 2015 at Woodland Village Health Care. She was 90 years old.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday December 23, 2015 at Cullman Memory Gardens at 12 Noon. She was preceded in death by her husband Randall Freeman. Both...
Emergency Medical Services Provider Expands Coverage of Cullman County
CULLMAN – Alabama-based emergency medical services provider Regional Paramedical Services (RPS) is expanding its presence in Cullman County by adding more trucks and paramedics to cover the area. The company opened its new, centralized location at the old Woodland Hospital building on Thursday, Dec....
Tips Lead to Five Drug Arrests
HANCEVILLE – On Monday, Dec. 21, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Jamie James Quinn, 36, of Hanceville, James Allan Ford, 24, of Falkville and Steven Ray Moore, 30, of Cullman following a search of a home in the Stouts Mountain...
Historic Arkadelphia Home Dressed for Christmas
We are very thankful and blessed to be adding just a little of our family history to the 141 years of history and memories that have already been made in this beautiful home.”
Shannon Ary, homeowner
ARKADELPHIA – The Drennen Home, or the House on the...
Obituary: James Durward Griffin
Funeral services for James Durward Griffin, age 99 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at
with Ray Lathem and Eric Martin officiating. Interment will be in Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Griffin passed away...
Obituary: Christine Mildred Wilson
Graveside Funeral Services for Christine Mildred Wilson, 86 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Jones Chapel Cemetery in Cullman Alabama.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Wilson...
Obituary: David Anthony Calloway
Funeral services for David Anthony Calloway, 32, will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Thomas Allen Allred
Funeral services for Thomas Allen Allred, 60, will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Blair United Methodist Church, located at Co. Rd. 1082 Vinemont, AL 35179.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m....
Cold Springs Gets Revenge on Holly Pond
COLD SPRINGS — A score for the time being was settled by the Cold Springs Eagles Monday night in shooting their way by the Holly Pond Broncos 81-61.
The win snapped a 5-game victory streak for the Broncos, who lost for the first time in...
Obituary: Virginia Norene Roan Burrow
Funeral services for Virginia Norene Roan Burrow, 95, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.
Hanceville...
Obituary: Kathleen Louise Harris
Funeral services for Kathleen Louise Harris, age 91, will be Monday, December 21, 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Carroll officiating. Interment will be in Bells Springs cemetery at Falkville. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Mrs. Harris...
Obituary: Joseph William Sachs
Funeral services for Joseph William Sachs of Cullman will be Wednesday, December 23, at Sacred Heart Church in Cullman at 10:00 am; Father Patrick Egan officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Patrick Scott Holloway
Funeral service for Patrick Scott Holloway, 29, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patrick passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born...
Obituary: Faye Roberts
Funeral services for Faye Roberts, 80, of Hayden will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Chuck Kennedy, Rev. Gary Freeman and Patrick Sawyer officiating; with interment in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. The family will receive...
Obituary: Arthur Lee Kenerley
Memorial services for Arthur Lee Kenerley, 57, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Kenerley passed away December 17, 2015.
Obituary: Hazel Marie Ponder
Funeral services for Hazel Marie Ponder, age 86 of Bremen, will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Graves officiating. Interment will be at New Prospect Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Cullman Area Chamber Hosts December Morning Blend
If you’ve never been to Morning Blend, it is so much fun!”
Leah Bolin, Cullman Chamber of Commerce president
CULLMAN – Each month, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes members and visitors to the Chamber building for an informal meeting called the Morning Blend to...
Schedule Your Child’s Phone Call from Santa
CULLMAN – Is your child on the Naughty or Nice List this Christmas season? Santa will be making phone calls to Cullman’s good boys and girls this year. Get your child in the Christmas spirit with a free phone call from Santa this Tuesday,...
Cofer Gets Season High 30 in Raiders’ Victory Over Vinemont
GOOD HOPE — Junior forward Matt Cofer forgot about a tough performance on Monday night in a 60-25 Good Hope Raiders' loss to No. 5 Cold Springs and came back with his best game of the season Thursday evening in a 53-42 triumph over Vinemont at D.E. Ryan...
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrated at St. Bernard
CULLMAN – Students gathered in the St. Bernard Abbey Church at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 to pray the rosary in Spanish in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Xochilt Salas, a junior at St. Bernard Prep, told of the miracles of Juan Diego.
The...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Hallmark
Graveside services for Ms. Brenda Sue Hallmark, 66 of Cullman, will be at 12 noon on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Zion Grove Cemetery in Holly Pond.
Ms. Hallmark passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Cullman. She was born in Marion County Alabama...
Nine Made-in-North Alabama Christmas Gifts
DECATUR - North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, so when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further than North Alabama for one-of-a-kind gifts that are sure to bring a smile to loved ones’ faces.
Here are nine original...
Obituary: Michael Paul Pruitt, M.D.
Michael Paul Pruitt, 62, of Austin, Texas, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 of an extended illness. Visitation will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Mount...
Obituary: Herman Oscar Blalock
Mr. Herman Oscar "Jake" Blalock of Bremen Alabama passed away on December 14, 2015 at his residence at the age of 92. He was born in Cullman on November 23, 1923 to Dennis "Poppy" and Martha Gunter Blalock. He is preceded in death by:...
Holly Pond Rips the Cords in Area Win at Vinemont
VINEMONT — Between the second quarter and the third quarter, the Holly Pond Broncos could not be slowed down scoring wise by the Vinemont Eagles.
In this span, a total of 51 points were scored by the Broncos with Holly Pond running away from Vinemont Tuesday night...
Community Band Wows at This Year’s Christmas Concert
That’ll get your blood flowing! That was excellent!”
Joshua Agnew, the night’s emcee
CULLMAN – Small woodwind and brass ensembles played as the Cullman High School auditorium filled up on Monday night, Dec. 14 for the Cullman Community Band Christmas concert. Starting promptly at 7 p.m.,...
