Church Services on December 24 and 25, 2014
CULLMAN - Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday this year and gives everyone the perfect opportunity to have a special time with family and friends at a Wednesday evening church service. Several local churches are giving people the opportunity to attend a service on...
What the Heck is Mistletoe? And Why Do People Kiss Under it?
CULLMAN - “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the mistletoe last night…” Mistletoe – what the heck is it and why on Earth do people smooch each other while standing underneath it? Movies show young couples embraced in a long kiss while a...
Cullman Christmas Schedule For County and City
CULLMAN - With Christmas falling on a Thursday this year, city and county services will be on a slightly altered schedule. Below are all the details on Cullman city and county schedules for sanitation and courthouse.
The Cullman County Courthouse Schedule:
“We will be closed December...
Last Minute Shopping for Christmas
CULLMAN - So tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and you realize that you had one more gift that you needed to get. Perhaps for a game of Dirty Santa at your aunt’s house, or it could be that work is so crazy at this time of...
‘Amazing Love’
CULLMAN - The spirit of giving this holiday season is surely upon the Cullman community as the Cornerstone Revival Center held their biannual benefit concert last Sunday evening. The Amazing Love Benefit Concert and Taste Fair was free for those to attend and enjoy...
CRMC and Cullman Internal Medicine pair for Record Food drive
CULLMAN - Each year, the CRMC Nurse Navigation Team provides indigent oncology patients and their families with food throughout the holiday season. This year, thanks to some healthy office competition, Cullman Internal Medicine physicians and staff, donated more than 2,000 pounds of food to...
CWAC preparing for Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN - For over 5 years, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center has been serving the Cullman community in all of its fitness, aquatic, and health needs. When envisioned years ago by visionary leaders like Chester Freeman, no one could have anticipated the success...
Pets as Presents
CULLMAN - All over the country this Christmas, people will be going to their local shelters or breeders and bringing home adorable furry friends as presents. The idea of handing your child or significant other a beautiful pet with a bow around its neck...
Journey Church: Real. Life. Purpose.
CULLMAN - Joey Coots, pastor for 12 years at Journey Church, has great advice for living a real life of purpose. To start, he said it is easy for people to get connected at Journey Church. There is always a place to get plugged...
Make It, Bake It Or Do It Yourself – Create It!
CULLMAN - Christmas is here and everyone is excited. Children have been marking their calendars for days, counting down to the time Santa Claus finally pays them a visit. Busy mothers have been planning for the holiday for weeks – deciding what to fix...
Alabama sees second largest reduction of pseudoephedrine sales as meth labs decline
CULLMAN - Data from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) shows in 2014 Alabama has seen the second highest reduction of sales of pseudoephedrine (PSE) in the country. PSE sales are declining as Alabama rounds out its third year in a row...
Kids Shop ‘Til They Drop With Local Cops
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department has been working hard all year for this day. Saturday was a day to give back to local kids and families that may have needed a little extra help this Christmas. On Saturday their efforts paid off...
Relay For Life Gets the Christmas Spirit
CULLMAN - Last Saturday folks all about town had a wonderful opportunity to complete their Christmas shopping while supporting a great cause. Relay For Life of Cullman County hosted a Christmas festival and bake sale at the East Point Community Center, located on Alabama...
Santa Claus Came to Town Saturday…Good Hope to be Precise!
GOOD HOPE - A thrilling Christmas parade strolled down Highway 69 last Saturday for all the folks near and far to enjoy. Santa Claus lead the way as Herman Reid, Good Hope’s first Mayor, and the parade’s Grand Marshal followed closely behind.
The Good Hope...
Honoring Local Artists and Serving the Community
CULLMAN - Chamber for Charities proudly presented their Third Annual Art After Hours last Tuesday at TP Country Club. Both current Chamber members and potential future members came together to honor local artists and their artwork, and serve the community by donating a large...
Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees – She Has Lots, If You Please!
CULLMAN - December has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner, yet the warm weather outside has left many of us feeling around for a cold drink rather than a few ornaments to hang upon our Christmas trees. Thank goodness there are folks...
Secret Meals Continues Strong
CULLMAN - No child should go hungry. That is a statement everyone can agree upon, and here in Cullman, local businesses and individuals are participating in Alabama Credit Union’s secret meals program to help. One of the largest supporters of the program is the Cullman...
Cullman EMS Building Keeps Ideal Location
CULLMAN - The new Cullman Emergency Medical Services building is up and running! An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to celebrate the completion of the facility and tour its great features. The previous facility was destroyed by the tornado on...
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Good Hope Threat
GOOD HOPE – The Cullman County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Max Bartlett announced Tuesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in connection with several threating posts on the anonymous social media site Yik Yak.
“The person who was arrested is a juvenile who does...
Raiders struggle, Lady Raiders cruise
GOOD HOPE - Tyler Yearwood of Fairview showed just how dominating a big man can be inside on Monday night when he scored eight of the Aggies first 17 versus Good Hope. Thanks to the play of Yearwood inside and the great shooting outside...
One Upset Highlights Quarterfinals of Cullman County Middle School Girls Tournament
COLD SPRINGS – Home court advantage for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles didn't last long in the Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament Monday night.
The No. 4 seed Lady Eagles were eliminated in the quarterfinal round by 5th seed West Point 33-24. West Point...
“Beefed-up security” for Good Hope High School in response to social media threat
GOOD HOPE – The anonymous social media platform Yik Yak has caused concern for officials with Good Hope High School, the Cullman County Board of Education and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, following a vague threat listed on the site on Friday, December 12.
“The...
Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition
CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and Christ Lutheran pulled together to make the day a huge success. The 2nd Annual Cullman Christmas Festival and Outdoor Market...
Southern Accents Hosts Celebrity Cookbook Author Morgan Murphy
CULLMAN - Southern Accents was the gracious host to author Morgan Murphy on Saturday. Murphy held a unique and very personable book signing while promoting his new book “Bourbon & Bacon”. A lover of good ole southern cuisine, Morgan is also a judge on...
Family, Friends and Fun at the Christmas Parade!
CULLMAN - The Cullman Christmas Parade was a great success! Folks came to enjoy the holiday floats, Christmas characters, the tree lighting ceremony and great productions by the Cullman High School theatre department.
Rebecca Branch, chair of the Christmas in Cullman Board said, “Everything has...
Christmas Cheer and Children Sang at Hanceville First United Methodist Church
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday night, the children of Hanceville’s First United Methodist Church’s preschool hosted a delightful Christmas program for the many proud parents, grandparents, families and friends. The children sang and danced to happy Christmas songs while the crowed giggled and craned their...
Art and Wine Made the Crowd Feel Fine
CULLMAN - On a brisk fall evening, dozens of people gathered in the shop of Michael’s Flowers and Design for a night of unique art and great wine. A beautiful display of art by one of Cullman’s most talented painters, Krystal Corley, adorned the lavish...
TP Country Club: Cullman’s Best Kept Secret
CULLMAN – Imagine long rolling hills and soft green grass, now add shady trees dotting throughout that same land and ponds of all shapes and sizes lay sprawled amongst the area. Built high upon one of the hills is a place where people can...
Court Referral Officer Arrested on 2 counts Sexual Misconduct, 2 counts Sexual Abuse
CULLMAN - Friday morning at 9:04 a.m. investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department arrested Winfred Eugene “J.R.” Vance, 61, while he was working at the Cullman County Court Referral Office, charging him with two counts of Sexual Misconduct-1st Degree, a misdemeanor, and two counts...
From Trees to Art
CULLMAN - Cullman County is home to a variety of talented artists. For example, Mr. Jarrod Smitherman is a Vinemont High School teacher by day and master craftsman by night. Jarrod has the ability to take plain wood and turn it into usable art....
Grace Café: Free Food and Fellowship
CULLMAN – If you are looking for an opportunity to socialize, enjoy live music and most of all eat, then plan on visiting Grace Café at Grace Episcopal Church. The café opens in the parish hall every fourth Tuesday to serve heaping portions of...
Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties
CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place you are referring to when you bring up the name. Cutie Patooties, is one such place, and after years of business...
Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties
CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place you are referring to when you bring up the name. Cutie Patooties, is one such place, and after years of...
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
CULLMAN - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means it is time to deck your halls. The first order of business for any home during the holidays is to find and decorate the perfect tree. Finding a tree that is perfect...
OBITUARY: Joseph Todd Hanners
Funeral service for Joseph Todd Hanners, 28, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Emeus Cemetery, Revs. G.T. Robertson and Greg Aldridge officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday evening at the funeral home from...
Breast Cancer Stamp Sales Excel Thanks to Cullman Residents
CULLMAN - The Cullman Post Office had their best success yet in breast cancer stamp sales and has the community of Cullman to thank for their achievements in raising awareness and funds. The Cullman Post Office ended up 2nd in the state, 5th in...
Small Businesses are Thankful for Customers and Friendship
CULLMAN - Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community. They are essential to its survival and equal to a thriving economy. Not to mention that the benefits of supporting small businesses reverberate throughout the whole community. Cullman has great small businesses all over...
New K9 Trained for Patrol Work with CPD
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department just introduced the new patrol dog, Recon, a Belgian Malinois, who will be two years old in January. Recon is certified in narcotics detection, tracking and criminal apprehension. His handler is Officer Jeff Lawson.
The K9 program has been...
Wallace State softball’s Brooke Kinsey, Kaitlyn Whitehead sign with Blue Mountain College
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball sophomores Brooke Kinsey and Kaitlyn Whitehead signed with the Blue Mountain (Miss.) College Lady Toppers on Monday.
Kinsey, a first baseman from Monticello, Fla., had five homers and 14 RBIs in 44 at bats last season for Wallace State.
“I’m excited...
OBITUARY: Uyless Stewart
Funeral services for Uyless Stewart, 80, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Sam Hollis officiating; with interment in Duck River Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 p.m. to...
OBITUARY: Barry Keith Cagle
Graveside Services for Barry Keith Cagle, age 56 of Cullman, will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Eidson Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Coffey officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Barry was born on October 28, 1958; he passed away...
OBITUARY: Clifford Lee Glenn
Funeral services for Clifford Lee Glenn, age 72, will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 12 Noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Glenn passed away on Tuesday, December 2,...
OBITUARY: Stephen Russell Freeman
Funeral service for Stephen Russell Freeman, 18, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen passed away Monday, December 1st.
Visitation will be Thursday evening...
OBITUARY: Pearl Ruth Golden
Mrs. Pearl Ruth Golden passed away November 30, 2014 at her residence. She was 87 years old.
Funeral Services will be held December 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Baker and Rev.Tim...
OBITUARY: Alyce DeArman
Funeral Services for Alyce DeArman, age 55 of Cullman, will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Mt Zion Nazarene Church (Blount County). Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Alyce will lie-in-state at the church for one hour...
School bus collision sends 6 Fairview students, 2 others to hospital for evaluation
FAIRVIEW - At approximately 3:30 p.m. a school bus carrying students from Fairview Elementary, Middle and High School was involved in a traffic collision with another vehicle, causing six students and two persons in the passenger vehicle to be transported to an area hospital...
OBITUARY: Oletta Calvert Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Oletta Calvert Graves, age 90 of Cullman, will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Bros. Sonny Tucker and Gene Persall officiating. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shane Kilgo,...
OBITUARY: Herman Henry Williams Jr.
Mr. Herman Henry Williams Jr. passed away November 28, 2014. He was 70 years old.
Funeral Services will be held December 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ryans Creek Baptist Cemetery.
He is survived by his...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: A.W. “Simon” McGinnis
Mr. A.W. "Simon" McGinnis, 83 of Holly Pond, passed away tonight at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Complete arrangements for Mr. McGinnis will be announced on Monday afternoon after meeting with the family.
OBITUARY: Wilma Swann Tolbert
Funeral services for Wilma Swann Tolbert, 92, of Athens will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral...
Did You Know Sears & Roebuck Sold Houses?
CULLMAN - The beautiful white home was built in the early 1900s by Mr. Valentine Preston Brandon. But Mr. Brandon didn’t cut the timber and build like most folks did back in those days; he did things just a little different. He ordered this...
Shop Small and Local This Saturday
CULLMAN - It is a great time to turn a profit for businesses during the holidays. Black Friday is very lucrative for most businesses, especially big box stores like Target and Walmart. This year, remember the little guy and shop local this Saturday to...
OBITUARY: Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes
Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes of Cullman Alabama passed away on November 26, 2014 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born on November 5, 1934 to James E. and Winnie Baldwin Haynes. He was a Baptist Minister and a farmer. He...
OBITUARY: Stella M. Wynn
Mrs. Stella M. Wynn of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Baileyton passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2014 at her residence at the age of 85. She was born in Birmingham on November 26, 1929 to Wilson Harold and Vena Lee Clevenger...
OBITUARY: Ollis Q. Hancock
Funeral services for Mr. Ollis Q. Hancock, age 91 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014 at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Hancock passed away Tuesday at...
Technical Foul on Oneonta Coach Saves the Game for Cold Springs Lady Eagles
DANVILLE - Victory for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the quarterfinal round of the 7th annual Danville Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night got locked up in the final seconds because of a technical foul on Oneonta coach David Elrod.
The Oneonta coach received a technical...
Car chase ends at Cullman Walmart; no injuries reported
CULLMAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, along with officers with the Cullman Police Department, worked jointly in an effort to track down a suspect who led officers on a car chase from near West Point to the front doors of the...
OBITUARY: Robert Frederick Cupp
Funeral services for Robert Frederick Cupp, 69, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Friday, November 28th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Roger James officiating with interment in the Emeus cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cupp passed away...
OBITUARY: Ruth S. Kennemur
Ruth S. Kennemur passed away November 23, 2014 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was 74 years old.
She was born June 22, 1940 to Odis and Virgie Scott. Funeral Services will be held November 26, 2014 at Moss Service Chapel at 2 p.m. with...
OBITUARY: Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker
Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker passed away November 24, 2014 at her residence. She was 52 years old.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Cullman City Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 1:30...
Sponsor a Child this Christmas
CULLMAN - Every child should have the Christmas of their dreams, and Standard Furniture is helping to make those dreams come true this holiday season. At the store, there is an Angel Tree decorated with ornaments that represent less fortunate children in the Cullman...
A Hot Meal in a Caring Community
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope is once again offering a delicious hot meal to all on Thanksgiving. This is an annual event held by the city that offers a high quality meal for free. It has been such a success that they have had...
Cold Springs Wins, Good Hope Falls in Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE - After a breathtaking 74-73 victory over Holly Pond Monday night, the Cold Springs Eagles began play in the 32nd Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday with plenty of firepower to put away the Cleveland Panthers 64-44 at Lane Horton Gymnasium.
Besides the normal scoring from...
OBITUARY: Lora Lee Hudson
Funeral services for Lora Lee Hudson, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with H. E. LaFevor and Greg Hudson officiating. Interment will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
OBITUARY: John Richard “Buck” Day
Funeral services for John Richard ‘Buck’ Day, 76, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Mt. Vernon First Congregational Methodist Church, Revs. Glenn McCain, Vernon Willis and Wayne Jetton officiating with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The body will...
OBITUARY: Cloia Ruth Smith
Funeral services for Cloia Ruth Smith, 77, of Cullman will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Church; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Edmondson
Funeral services for Robert Lee Edmondson, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Harold Widener and Kenneth Reeves officiating; with interment with military honors in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive...
OBITUARY: Brenda Hill
Mrs. Brenda Hill, 67 of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Cullman.
She was born in Fulton County Georgia to John Andrew and Magdalaine Rebecca Cothran Satterfield.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Douglas Hill, grandson J.D. Hinds, son-in-law Jason Hinds.
Mrs....
OBITUARY: Bobby Ray McDuffee
Bobby Ray McDuffee passed away November 19, 2014 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was 35 years old.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday November 23, 2014 at East Battleground Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
He will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until...
OBITUARY: Billy Creel
Mr. Billy Creel, 79 of Arab, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Creel was born in Cullman County to William Joel and Lorene Bennefield Creel. He was predeceased by his parents. Mr. Creel is survived...
OBITUARY: Leonard “Don” Whitehead
Funeral service for Leonard 'Don' Whitehead, 66, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Emily Sparks officiating with interment in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Whitehead passed away...
OBITUARY: James David Weaver
Funeral services for James David Weaver, 84, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Perry Knight officiating; with interment with military honors in Good Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Baker
Graveside services for Mary Ann Baker, 88, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, November 21st, at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Woodland Nursing Home....
Drop Box for Old Medication at Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - If you have some old prescription drugs stored away at home, be sure to take advantage of the drug drop off box at the Cullman Police Department to dispose of unneeded, unused or outdated medications.
Sergeant David Nassetta said that the way the...
Littleville Blue Finds New Home
CULLMAN - If you are looking for one of a kind items and antiques, then look no further than Littleville Blue. Their work and eye for seeing the hidden potential in old items is truly something you need to see for yourself. They recently made...
Trauma Prevention Program Changes Lives
CULLMAN - The Trauma Prevention Program has come to a close for 2014 and will resume on February 7, 2015. The program was formed by the partnership of Cullman Regional Medical Center and the Cullman County District Court Offices in an effort to educate...
J.B. Pennington Holds Off Hard Charging St. Bernard
CULLMAN – J.B. Pennington claimed two victories on the hardwood this week over St. Bernard. The first was Monday night in Blountsville, with it being rather easy in a 72-28 Tiger runaway.
That was not the same story Friday night at St. Bernard's Fazi-Richard Athletic...
Cold Springs Survives Vinemont Challenge in Home Opener
COLD SPRINGS - Putting up 28 points in the second quarter to break a tie was the determining factor for the Cold Springs Eagles to hold off Vinemont Thursday night 69-63.
In playing for the first time under a newly designed floor at Jesse George...
Cold Springs Basketball Teams Score 68 Points Each to Open the Season in defeating Walker
JASPER - Agreeing to play in front of the student body along with an entertaining pep band, the Cold Springs Eagles never showed signs of either getting the best of them Tuesday afternoon.
The defending Cullman County tournament champion used the play of veterans Josh...
A Great Heart is Reflected On the Head
CULLMAN - On Thursday the principal, faculty and students of East Elementary witnessed heroic acts of courage and love when 12 boys and one custodian shaved their heads to show their support for classmate Hannah Dawson and her younger brother Kaeden. Ten-year-old Kaeden is...
Winterizing Your Car: Advice from Local Experts to Keep You Going All Winter Long
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year again, time to drag out the coats and sweaters and hunker down in a nice warm place. Hot chocolate sales are through the roof and children are wearing all sorts of toboggans, gloves and scarves. Most of...
Pastor Bussman Establishes a Non-profit Organization
CULLMAN - Pastor John Bussman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has just started a nonprofit organization called The Ends of the Earth Foundation. It is in its very early stages with plans of growth in the near future. “It’s based on Acts chapter 1,...
Independent Film: “Go With Le Flo”
HANCEVILLE - The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers brought yet another engaging and entertaining film to Wallace State Community College called “Go With Le Flo”. The film was shown last Thursday evening and was accompanied by its filmmakers, Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover....
Georgia Woman with Connections to Many Cullman Folks
Harriett Elizabeth (Waldrop) Bush
CULLMAN - Believe it or not, even though she was a life-long citizen of Georgia, this little lady has a lot of grandchildren right here in Cullman County. Harriet Elizabeth Waldrop was born on October 15, 1843 in Henry, Georgia. Her...
OBITUARY: Harold Lee Oldacre
Funeral services for Harold Lee Oldacre, age 83 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Gable officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
OBITUARY: Alesia Nell Harris Cordes
Funeral Services for Alesia Nell Harris Cordes, age 53 of Crane Hill, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Bro. Josh Pendergrass officiating. She will lie-in-state at the...
OBITUARY: Diane C. ShawHolly Pond Funeral Home
Diane C. Shaw, age 58, of Cullman (formerly Holly Pond) passed away early Tuesday morning. She was born in Pensacola, Florida to Rayburn and Ruth Bates Shaw.
Ms. Shaw was a member of First Baptist Church of Holly Pond and had worked as a bookkeeper....
Donate Food to Deplete Library Fines
CULLMAN - ‘Food for Fines’ is back at the Cullman County Public Library. This Monday, the library began taking donations of canned food items in place of library fines and the drive will continue until this Friday, November 22. The library will forgive $1.00...
Wallace State baseball has three sophomores ink with four-year institutions during early signing period
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team recently had three sophomores officially commit to play with four-year institutions during the early signing period.
Sophomore pitcher Chad Smith signed with Ole Miss, infielder Chris Blakey inked with UNA and pitcher Landon Hughes signed with Georgia Southern.
Smith becomes...
Jammin’ Out in Cullman County
CULLMAN - At the Agricultural Trade Center, the music was booming and feet were tapping as country and southern rock sounds filled the building. Saturday night was a fun time for all who attended and got to hear some quality good music. TG Sheppard,...
Community Women United in Prayer
CULLMAN - The goal of Community Women United in Prayer is to unite women and make them conscious of the mission statement of the group. The ladies hold their meetings in various church activity rooms from 10-11 a.m. where no dues or commitments are...
Cullman Pilot Club Selling Priester’s Pecans
CULLMAN - Looks like Priester’s Pecan season is here again. Usually around this time of year, the Cullman Pilot Club begins one of its annual fundraisers, which is providing Cullmanites the opportunity to purchase Priester’s Pecans. Kickoffs and falling leaves are complemented beautifully by...
Cullman Applebee’s Honors POW MIA Veterans
CULLMAN – The Cullman Applebee’s Restaurant loves our veterans. Last Tuesday on Veterans Day, not only did they feed our veterans for free all day, but they also allowed the American Legion and the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary to perform a POW...
OBITUARY: Marie Tucker Keel
Marie Tucker Keel, age 80, passed peacefully from this life on November 16, 2014 at her home in Cullman, Alabama. She was born on September 12, 1934 in Cullman Alabama, to Walter M. and Ossie M. Tucker. Marie grew up in the Simcoe community...
OBITUARY: Jose Antonio Diaz
Funeral services for Jose Antonio Diaz, 82, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Larry Duke officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Inez Mercer Wilkins
Funeral services for Inez Mercer Wilkins, 85, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19th, at Longview Church of God, Rev. Charles Irvin officiating with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. Wilkins will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Deborah Kay Graham
Memorial services for Deborah Kay Graham, 50, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be given at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Graham passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Bess A. Oden
Funeral services for Bess A. Oden, 104, will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in...
Christ Lutheran Church Tornado Memorial Patio
CULLMAN - The Tornado Memorial Patio at Christ Lutheran Church is a tribute to the Cullman community’s strength following the devastating storms on April 27, 2011. It is open to the public for prayer and reflection.
The idea of the patio originated in Pastor Sandy...
City and State Officials Rally for Coal Jobs
CULLMAN - On a cold and windy Thursday morning, activists, senators, city officials and others gathered in front of City Hall to talk about the importance of coal. Speeches by Mayor Max Townson, Senator Paul Bussman (R) and Commissioner Jerry Oden spoke of jobs...
