Good Hope sees record turnout for 6th annual Raider Skills Camp
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Summer is camp season and the Good Hope Raiders got things underway with the sixth annual Raider Skills Camp Tuesday morning. The varsity boys head coach, Drew Adams, the varsity girls head coach, Justin Aby, the JV boys head coach,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Cagle lands on North All-Star Team
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North-South Baseball All-Star Teams have been selected for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, announced Brandon Dean, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA).
The teams comprised of 2023 rising seniors were chosen by a...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents to report
Arrests
May 26
Beasley, Steven W; 33
appears in public place under influence
Beebe, Tyrone D; 25
FTA...
Local man drowns on Smith Lake Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continues to assist multiple rescue efforts in the search and recovery of a local man.
According to the ALEA, the marine-related event occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 30, and has...
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith promoted to Colorado Rockies, becoming 7th WSCC player to make majors under coach Randy Putman
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Former Wallace State baseball pitcher Chad Smith was promoted to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, pitching a scoreless inning.
Smith, a McAdory High graduate, pitched for Wallace State during...
Multiple individuals arrested on domestic violence; drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The previous week experienced several drug-related arrests across Cullman County.
On Tuesday, May 24, CCSO deputies responded to the report of a traffic accident in the Good Hope area. Upon arrival, deputies located Saundra Kay Harbison, 57, of Cullman on scene. It was...
German Axe Throwing Co. to hold grand opening on July 9 to celebrate building extension and new rage room
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company has been operating as the original axe throwing and mechanical bull riding venue in Cullman since February of 2021. They are currently finishing up construction on the extension of their building located at 419 Main Ave which...
The Saint’s Motorcycle Club 6th Annual Miracle League Ride fundraiser hits the road June 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The idea for the Miracle League Ride started when Brandi Story Evans, Friends of the Miracle League member, met and married a member of the Saints MC. She said she became familiar with the biker world and their willingness to always...
Annual Cullman City vs. County Blood Drive returning in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Annual City versus County Blood Drive is quickly approaching and most of us meet the requirements to participate and stake our claim.
On Friday, June 3, city donations will be held at Dick Sporting Goods and Walmart North on Hwy 157....
Obituary: Lonnie Harold Alexander
Lonnie Harold Alexander, 69, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lonnie was born on May 11, 1953, to Hardie Lee and Joyce Alexander.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. –...
Local woman dies in crash, mourned by community
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman known for her giving heart and give-back mentality was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon.
Patricia Peinhardt, 82, of Cullman was pronounced deceased at CRMC after being transferred there from the scene of the accident according to...
Smith Lake Park celebrates 50 years with Memorial Day Festival
Saturday marked a very special day at Smith Lake Park as crowds poured in to help honor the countless men and women that have sacrificed for our country and celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary with this year’s Memorial Day Festival. There were arts and...
Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with some new additions and renovations for locals to enjoy.
Chris Johnson, Hanceville's Pool manager, talked about the decision to renovate the...
Cullman County Commission on Aging does it all for Cullman seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is on a mission to enhance and improve the lives of the senior population throughout the county.
As the overseer of the county’s seven full-time senior centers, the commission offers many avenues of assistance to...
Obituary: Christopher Deon Lang
Funeral service for Christopher Deon Lang, 48, of Hanceville will be at 2: p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Renovation Church with interment in Flint Creek Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Huey Franklin Johnston
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Huey Franklin Johnston, 87, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Johnston passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1934 to Benjamin Franklin and Alethi Day...
Obituary: Courtney Albert Plater II
Courtney Albert Plater II, age 67, of Eva, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Cullman Regional. He was born, December 22, 1954 in Saginaw, MI.He was a software engineer in the defense field. He was a gun enthusiast, who loved hunting and...
Obituary: Barbara Anne Jones
Barbara Anne Jones, age 77, of Jasper, Alabama passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Barbara was born October 8, 1944, in Apopka, Florida.
Barbara is survived by her daughter: Tammy Kaye (Joseph) Morales and her daughter Rhonda Anne Stone; her brother: Charles...
Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Topics covered included the possibility of updating the building permit application for both residential and commercial properties, updating the building codes, training for commission members and a...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1952
Memorial services will be held at Bethlehem West on May 14, beginning at 10o’clock.
Jimmy Rogers of Berlin was run over and badly injured by a tractor, a few days ago.
Annette Hare visited Barbara Moore at Welcome on Sunday.
Mrs. Zelma King, formerly Zelma Gaither of...
Obituary: Phillip M. Massey
Funeral service for Phillip M. Massey, age 72, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Carl Edward Legg
Carl Edward Legg, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born November 20, 1932, in Morgan County, Alabama, to James Richard and Stella Wilhite Legg.
Mr. Legg was a member of Welcome Baptist Church where he and his wife enjoyed...
Obituary: Carolyn Francis Carden
Carolyn Francis Carden, age 78, of Cullman, died Friday, May 27, 2022
She is survived by her children: Terry Campbell, Darren Campbell (Angie) and Christy Witcher (Mitch); brother: Gary Chandler; sister: Hilda Thompson; grandchildren: Cassie Riley (Hunter), Lexie Burdette, Lillie Burdette, Darana Calvert (Austin), Dathan...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing with the current nationwide infant formula shortages. ADPH WIC is working daily to address this issue in Alabama.ADPH WIC’s infant...
Hanceville City Council adds to alcohol ordinance; discusses upcoming events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening with all councilors present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail, City Attorney Dan Willingham, Police Chief Bob Long and Fire Chief Rodger Green.
Ordinance No. 646 was added to the city’s alcohol ordinance. The ordinance passed...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their first major championship on Friday.
Chambers and Blackwood are the 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing National Champions presented by BASS Pro...
Falkville to welcome new bakery Homemade by LaLa in June
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A new business is coming to Falkville soon! Homemade by LaLa is set to open in Falkville in June. Owner Lela Weeks currently operates under Cottage Food Laws out of her house but is soon to get her own storefront to...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with the idea for a beautification project outside of the Extension office to build together as their class came to an...
Obituary: Kenneth Richard Pace
Kenneth Richard Pace, age 53, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Kenneth was born May 4, 1969, in Cullman, Alabama to Geneva Grimmett Pace and James Alan Pace.
Kenneth is survived by his wife: Rachael Bice Pace; his daughter: Kenzie Pace;...
Obituary: Lorraine June Miller
Lorraine June Miller, 71, of Addison, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, entered into rest on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her home.
Lorraine was born on July 12, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. She had a giving heart and was always willing to help anyone that...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Duskin
Funeral service for Shelby Jean Duskin, 78, of Eva will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m....
Multiple drug-related arrests and Grand Jury indictments over last weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking, and several Grand Jury indictments over the weekend.
On Friday, May 20, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with state probation officers, attempted to serve a probation violation on...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 26
theft of property – 4th degree; person; Hwy...
WildWater plans soft opening and grand opening dates for 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the highly anticipated expansion to WildWater Cullman soon to be complete, the waterpark’s staff is looking forward to a fun and safe summer this season – kicking-off with a soft opening for staff training procedures starting this Saturday, May 28...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions finish among top 8 teams in the nation, closes season with 56-4 record
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team had its impressive season end on Thursday night, finishing among the top eight teams in the nation after a 9-7 loss to Chattanooga State in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship at the...
Cullman County rabies cases in 2021; annual rabies clinic scheduled June 4
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In Alabama last year, there were three raccoons tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health found to be positive for rabies. Another rabid raccoon case in Cullman County in July of 2021 caused a few individuals to have to...
Join Cullman veterans at Sportsman Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host this year's county observance of Memorial Day this Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in Veterans Park at Sportsman's Lake. Guest speakers include State Senator Garlan Gudger and Chairman Jeff Clemons. The...
Obituary: Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott
Funeral service for Lisa LaKnown McCubbins Scott, 48, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. The interment will follow in Etha...
Obituary: Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus
Jamie Leah Woodard Gurganus, 47 of Arley, passed away May 24, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born July 17, 1974. She was an avid Alabama fan. She was a great supporter of children’s sports, especially her nieces’ and nephews.’ She was a caregiver. She...
Obituary: Charles Sanford Bailey
Funeral service for Charles Sanford Bailey, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Fairview Methodist Church with Brother Darryl Bailey officiating, and interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. He will lie-in-state from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m....
Obituary: Vickie Anita Holmes
Funeral service for Vickie Anita Holmes, age 69, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Gum Pond Primitive Baptist Church with Brother Jeremy Calloway officiating, and interment in Gum Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Victoria’s Hope – On the move again
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures is transitioning from its former location on Hwy 31 N to its new address 230 Hwy 278W, just west of the interstate and Dollar General, in the building previously occupied by Charlie’s Leather.
The nonprofit will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents to report
Arrests
May 23
Brady, Brianna D; 27
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – 1st offenseFTA –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jonathan Hayes returns to lead CHS varsity girls basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is turning to a proven commodity with the hire for the new varsity girls basketball coach.Former coach Jonathan Hayes will be stepping back in as Cullman High’s new varsity girls basketball coach, aiming to pick up where he...
Sheriff’s Office shares 10 ways to stay safe this Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County to be safety-aware as summer gets started.
From family and friend gatherings to holiday events, and activities centered around water, we encourage additional safety...
Hanceville Public Library holds grand reopening; exhibits completed Reading Garden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, located in downtown Hanceville, held a grand re-opening on Wednesday to show off their newly completed Reading Garden, featuring benches with umbrellas for attendants to read outside. There are also recently completely flowerbeds planted along with various...
Obituary: Angela Hamby
Angela Hamby, 56, of Cullman, passed away May 24, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born August 9, 1965 in Jasper, Alabama to Arthur Junior Arrington and Barbara Gayle Cleghorn Arrington. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00...
Obituary: Betty Jean Dunn
Betty was born on July 27, 1930, to Ira and Gladys Dunn. She passed away on May 11, 2022.
She is survived by sons: William Moore (Michelle) and Robert Moore; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Nancy Schaffers and a host of nieces...
Obituary: Roger Lamar Klinger Jr.
Roger Lamar Klinger Jr., 64, of Cullman, Ala., died Saturday, May 7, 2022, following a brief illness and hospitalization at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Klinger was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor on March 28, 2022. The tumor resection, on April 6,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept its season alive with an 8-1 victory over Butler (Kan.) CC on Wednesday afternoon in the National Junior College Athletic...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 20
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Pilot Light Inc;...
Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race.
Crocker shared, “This is the result of a lot of hard work but not just by me. It’s been hard work put in by my family,...
Summer Learning Program at the Library kicks off with Cook Museum of Natural Science live animal presentation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on Friday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cook Museum of Natural Science will be bringing some live animals...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without a runoff.
Ivey, speaking to supporters at her election night watch party in Montgomery, said:
“I can’t tell you how proud I...
Obituary: Larry Dale Brown
Larry Dale Brown, 67, of Virginia Beach, Virginia (formerly of Bremen, Alabama), peacefully passed away at his residence on May 13, 2022.
Larry is survived by wife: Brenda Sue Hill-Brown; children: Kevin (Lyn) Brown, Jeffrey (Courtney) Brown of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Steven (Kristen)...
Obituary: Ronda Ann Butts Persall
Ronda Ann Butts Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel, passed from this life on May 22, 2022. She was born September 18, 1964, to Rayford Dale and Shirley Yates Butts. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the family at a later date.
Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 19
theft of property – 3rd degree; ULTA Beauty; Cullman...
AHSAA releases 2023-24 spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBC) approved new spring sports area alignments Tuesday afternoon and there are plenty of local teams shuffling around. The CBC’s unanimous action came at the Spring Sports Classification meeting which...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State softball begins pursuit of national title today; WSCC men’s tennis finishes 10th at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team begins pursuit of its third National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national title today in Yuma, Ariz.
The third-seeded Lions play No. 14 Paris (Texas) Junior College at 6 p.m. Central at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.
Wallace State...
High-speed chase ends in arrest, damaged CPD vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department officers were called to Walmart North Tuesday at 8:29 a.m. regarding two people making fraudulent returns.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said Walmart’s Asset Protection group members approached Ryan Gardner, 29, of Geraldine and Rebekah Harbin, 23, of...
Seven Daughters Scoops hits the spot on its first weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - After holding a soft opening followed by a friends and family day last week, Seven Daughters Scoops, Cullman’s newest ice cream shop, held its official first day open on Saturday.
“Today is our first day to open. We did a soft opening...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized court for people living with serious mental illness. According to a release from WellStone, the court is intended to "hold...
Berlin kicks off Farmers Market season with community event
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market held their opening day on Saturday with the support of beautiful weather and several community organizations.
In addition to the delectable produce for sale from local farmers, Citizens Bank graciously provided a bounce house for children. Temple Baptist...
Cullman City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by area residents
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast near its intersection with King Edward Street, rezoning the property from R-1 (low population density single family homes on large...
Obituary: Conrad Louis King
Conrad Louis King, age 86, of Hartselle, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1935, in Flipping, Arkansas, to Gaston and Goldie King.He was preceded in death by his wife: Geraldine King; parents; sisters: Dorothy Miller...
Obituary: Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin
Kathy Cagle Mitchell Duskin, 67, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away at her home, on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born in Cullman County on September 11, 1954, to Doyle and Ola Mae Crocker Cagle.
Mrs. Duskin...
Obituary: Thomas William Fayette
A memorial service for Thomas William Fayette of Hanceville, Alabama will be 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hanceville. Fr. Jose will be officiating.
Mr. Fayette was born on March 2, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee. He died at the...
Obituary: Robert Ray Trussell
Robert Ray Trussell, 79 of Winston County, passed away May 20, 2022 at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1943.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Homes in Addison. Graveside Service will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 19
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65...
Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Ronda Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel was declared deceased from a dog attack by Kilpatrick when he arrived at...
Local swimming incident shared through a diver’s eyes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman County Diving Team were holding a scuba-diving class at Smith Lake Park’s pool when commotion began involving a minor male in a potential drowning incident on Saturday afternoon.
Trimble and Crane Hill Firefighter Ricky Krause, who is also...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of this week is to maximize the health...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series. Children ages 5 - 11 years who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should...
Dinner on First—a night to remember
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted its Dinner on First event on Thursday evening.
The annual fundraiser, first held in 2016, has helped fund CPRST projects...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers and administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for their recent National Archery in the Schools State Championship win and undefeated season.
Four competitors were recognized for receiving the National...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wallace entertained at a dinner party Tuesday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bailey...
Obituary: Chester Fallin Jr.
Chester Fallin Jr., age 61, of Hanceville, passed away on May 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1961, to Chester and Dorothy Cooper Fallin.
He loved to run the flea markets, work on small engines; he never...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is for children who will start kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year. The camps are scattered across...
Paws for Mental Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman and Madison County-based mental health service Wellstone is celebrating Mental Health Month, and the organization is calling on our animal friends to help. On Sunday, May 22, 2022, “Paws for Mental Health” at Heritage Park’s dog park will feature cutest...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted rapist Joshua Kane Smith
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Joshua Kane Smith was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas on May 20, 2022, as a result of his rape 1st degree, sex abuse 1st degree and incest...
Mental Health Awareness Month – you are NOT alone
CULLMAN, Ala. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With millions of Americans fighting mental illness publicly or suffering in silence, the fight to end the antiquated stigma associated with the disease is still necessary since the awareness month’s inception in 1949.
The National Alliance...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year at Cullman High School. The Fine Arts Student of the Year award has been in existence for a few years,...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the Siemens Solid Edge Association Level Certification Exam offered in the CATA engineering technology program. Solid Edge is an industry recognized...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes spring game over East Lawrence 25-7
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A East Lawrence Eagles at hot and muggy A.G. Hicks Stadium and as in all Spring Games the rules are a little different. The B-Teams played the first 12-minute quarter and the varsity teams finished out the final three. There...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hosts spring matchup against Priceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Priceville Bulldogs for this year’s spring game Friday night and the Raiders mounted a late comeback effort to claim a win but ran out of time before they could climb all the way back and fell to Priceville...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Turner
No services are planned at this time for Michael Wayne Turner, 57, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family.
Michael passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 in Marshall County. He was born September 24, 1964 to Dillard Turner and Susan Moon...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blake family.
Mr. Blake passed away May 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 19,...
Obituary: Minnie Beth Breakey
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Minnie Beth Breakey, 69, of Falkville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Breakey family.
Mrs. Breakey passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1952, to Homer and Margaret Hauge.
She was...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Norman
Funeral service for Jerry Lee Norman, age 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with David Estes and Doug Pitts officiating, with interment in Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Loreen Bice
Loreen Bice, age 94, of Clincho, Virginia formerly of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 26, 1927.
Mrs. Bice is survived by her children: Martha Kay Mondrage, Loretta Fay Sykes, Wilford “Bo” Bice and Ed...
Obituary: Wayne Miles
Wayne Miles, age 88, of Eldridge, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on November 11, 1933 in Eldridge, Alabama. Wayne owned his own auto/body shop and was known to be a great repair technician. He loved to hunt...
Motorcycle crash south of Dodge City results in fatality
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Friday, May 20, has claimed the life of a Remlap man.
Dustin Chase Nix, 20, was fatally injured when the 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was operating crossed the center line and collided...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 19
burglary – 2nd degree, burglary – third degree; person;...
ADEM installs sea turtle sculpture at Grand Bay Welcome Center to highlight ‘Help Keep Our Waters Clean’ project
MOBILE, Ala. – As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s bio-rich watersheds free of litter that could pose threats to marine life, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has installed in Mobile County the first...
Obituary: Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier
Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier, age 37, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Nicholas was born on October 11, 1984 in Trenton, Michigan.
No services will be held at this time.
Nicholas is survived by his mother: Kimberlin Frazier; father:...
Obituary: Dorothy Ellen Thomas
Funeral services for Dorothy Ellen Thomas of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Patrick Egan will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Thomas...
Obituary: Jerry H. Sullins
Jerry H. Sullins, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was 70 years old. Mr. Sullins was born December 4, 1951, in Cullman County, to David and Margaret Culwell Sullins.
Mr. Sullins was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. He...
Cullman County Commission meets and agrees to split online sales tax revenue with schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse with a hefty agenda to review.
Resolution 2022-37: Revenue Sharing arrangement for Simplified Sellers Use Tax was approved unanimously despite the concerns that Place 2 Commissioner Garry Marchman voiced...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
May 16
Baker, Robert L; 59
Probation violationpossession of dangerous drugs
Gohn, Tonya D; 46
FTA - possession...
The Town of Arley prepares for 49th Annual Arley Day festival taking place May 21
ARLEY, Ala. - The Town of Arley’s 49th Annual Arley Day community festival will be Saturday, May 21. The all-day event will last from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Hamner Park kicking off with a parade line up in the Dollar General parking...
