PREP FOOTBALL: Owens’ late TD leads Cullman past Mortimer Jordan 26-24
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dominating Lee Huntsville on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned to their home field Friday night to host...
Obituary: Kenneth G. Bean
Funeral Service for Kenneth G. Bean, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:
Monday, Sept. 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Good...
Free admission to AL State Parks Sept. 24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All entrance and parking fees for Alabama State Parks will be waived on National Public Lands Day, which takes place Saturday,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
West Point Council approves annexations
CULLMAN, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the annexations of two properties into the town limits: the properties of residents...
Obituary: Wilda Rochell Williams
Wilda Rochell Williams, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She went on to be with the Lord...
Obituary: Edna Adams Giddy
Edna “Susie” Adams Giddy, age 76 of Hayden, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps J.B. Pennington at home
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted the J.B. Pennington Lady Tigers in Thursday night volleyball action, and the Lady Eagles defended their home court...
County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget.
County Administrator John Bullard said, “We want to be able...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We have all grown to be a family’: Good Hope’s Bailey Keef excited for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was one for the ages for the Good Hope Lady Raider volleyball team as they not only won...
2 communities support Hall family through baby’s cancer treatment
ADDISON, Ala. - Saige Hall, almost 14 months old, of Addison, has stage 3 kidney cancer. She recently had her fifth chemotherapy treatment at...
Donations being accepted for family of Zak Stewart
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday, Sept. 16, 22-year-old Cullman native Zak Stewart, a 2018 graduate of Cullman High School, was killed in a workplace...
Obituary: Rodney Dylan Witcher
Rodney Dylan “Rooster” Witcher, 53, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born April 20,...
Obituary: Etna Ruth Rigsby
Etna Ruth (Pittman) Rigsby, age 89, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Etna was born Nov. 19, 1932, in Crane...
Obituary: Dale Elaine Starrett
Dale Elaine Starrett age 67 of Hartselle died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
She is survived by her mother: Josephine Lucile Leatherwood Mitchell; daughter: Wendy Dawn...
Obituary: Kay Fran White Huffstutler
Kay Fran White Huffstutler, 73, of Cullman passed from this life on Sept. 20, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was...
Cullman High School unveils 2022 homecoming court
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School homecoming game is set for Sept. 23 against the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils. The 2022 CHS Homecoming...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Hard work pays off’: Cold Springs’ Jayden Williams excited for senior cheer season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Another school year is well underway and Cold Springs senior Jayden Williams is ready to get started with the new season...
Superhero Fire: ‘We serve something greater’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Superhero Fire, an event organized by Karen Cook of Cook Ministries to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental...
Obituary: Linda Lou Wood
Linda Lou Wood, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Linda was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Talladega, AL.
Linda...
Obituary: Muriel Hassell Helton
Muriel Hassell Helton, 96, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 20, 2022. Funeral services for Mrs. Helton will be announced at a later...
Obituary: Glenda Jean Strickland
Memorial visitation for Glenda Jean Strickland, age 82, of Cullman, will be from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Whitt Wray
Homegoing service for Bro. Whitt Wray, age 67, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Operation Clear Track: ALEA ‘trains’ residents on railroad safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – According to the Amtrak Police Department, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States every three...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Be kind to others’: Good Hope’s Canaan Jones reflects on his Raider days
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player, Canaan Jones. Cannan made a lot of great memories...
For the community: Chambers holds 2nd annual fall festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chambers Farm and Garden Supply held its second annual fall festival Saturday, continuing its effort to bring the community and its...
‘We want to celebrate every kid’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event was held Saturday at Smith Lake Park, giving children with special needs the opportunity to...
Today is the 10th Anniversary of National Voter Registration
MONTGOMERY, AL— The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to encourage citizens to...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past several days, including:
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Deputies responded to the...
Electric Co-op holds 86th annual meeting; no changes to board of trustees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Electric Cooperative members participated in its 86th annual meeting on Saturday at Northbrook Baptist Church, enjoying free entertainment by the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs splits tri-match with Cleveland, Dora on senior night
BREMEN, Ala. -- Monday was Senior Night at Cold Springs and the Lady Eagles hosted Dora and Cleveland in a tri-match. They got swept by...
Obituary: Zakary Brock Stewart
Zakary Brock Stewart, age 22, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Zakary was born June 1, 2000.
A visitation for Zakary...
Obituary: Johnny Darrell Phillips
Johnny Darrell Phillips, age 66, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Johnny was born March 26, 1956.
He is survived by...
Cullman’s harbinger of autumn: The hay people
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first sign of Oktoberfest was seen in Cullman Monday, as the hay people made their return to various locations around...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Never settle for being good’: West Point’s Bethany Minck excited for senior season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last season was one to remember for the West Point Lady Warriors as they not only punched a ticket to...
‘Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.’ set for Sept. 29-30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre fall children’s production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” is set for Thursday and Friday, Sept....
Cullman Library Oktoberfest scavenger hunt Sept. 29-Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - To help celebrate Oktoberfest and get the community involved in its local history and heritage, the Cullman County Public Library has...
FL man indicted, arrested on sex offense charges in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Florida man was indicted in Cullman County earlier this year on charges of first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. On...
Obituary: Hilda Faye Bradford
Hilda Faye Bradford, age 75 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born, February 13, 1947, to...
Obituary: John Edwin Carter
Celebration of Life Service for John Edwin Carter, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Camp...
52 ODES OF JOY: THE F-WORDS
F-WORDS are not used frequently enough. At least that’s true for some F-WORDS. There are so many FABU F-WORDS, I’ve FINAGLED them into two...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- We are now at the halfway point of the youth football season and some teams are looking to clinch some playoff...
Infusion Wellness & Spa offering IV therapy in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whitney Cheatham, a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a background in endoscopy, post-surgical and home health services...
CCSO weekly arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests this week, including:
Sunday, Sept. 11
Deputies arrested Cody Lowell Self, 32, of Bremen,...
Obituary: Martin Wayne Bryan
Funeral service for Martin Wayne Bryan, 77, of the Sardis community will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 20th, 2022, at Sardis #2 Baptist...
Obituary: Marvin Dale Trussell
Marvin Dale Trussell, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 17, 2022. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on September 16, 1963, to...
Obituary: Ethelene Jochum-Powell
A graveside service for Ethelene Jochum-Powell of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 19th at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Jimmy Aaron...
Obituary: Efren Lopez Cordova
Efren Lopez Cordova, age 41, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Efren was born June...
Obituary: Hillard AC Williams
Hillard AC Williams, 94, of Arkadelphia passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1928.
He...
Local students compete in Cullman County FCCLA Beef Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the various city and county schools met at Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the...
Meet Melody Camp, Holly Pond’s dutiful librarian
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Melody Camp has been the librarian at the Holly Pond Guy Hunt Library and Museum since it was established in...
Students have eye for ‘Mystery Science’ in Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School are getting to delve into the more mysterious corners of the science curriculum, thanks to an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls in 57-53 shootout with Southeastern
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s regional battle with Southeastern Friday night was more than worth the price of admission. In addition to this...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Waterloo for homecoming 69-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe the Waterloo Cougars for Homecoming and it was a great night to be a Bulldog. Addison came away...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops home matchup with Locust Fork 27-6
BREMEN, Ala. – The Locust Fork Hornets visited the Cold Springs Eagles Friday evening, and it was Homecoming for the Eagles. Both teams were coming off...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cherokee County pulls away to top Hanceville 49-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs returned to Ray Talley Stadium to face Cherokee County in another regional matchup Friday night after defeating Ashville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops region battle at Etowah 35-6
ETOWAH, Ala. – After falling to Fairview at home last week, the Good Hope Raiders got back into region play this week with a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops nail-biter at Susan Moore 29-22
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Blount County to face off against the Bulldogs of Susan Moore in a critical region matchup. However, after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek improves to 5-0 with 40-6 win at Phillips
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – After picking up a 24-17 win over Colbert Heights at home last week, Meek was back on the road Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview dominates Brandin’ Iron Bowl 50-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies faced off against the West Point Warriors in the sixth annual Brandin Iron Bowl at Dafford Smith Stadium....
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab takes region matchup over Scottsboro 28-7
ARAB, Ala. – After cruising to a 42-0 win at Sardis last week, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night for a huge regional...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 53-13 win at Lee Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for a non-regional matchup against the Generals of Lee Huntsville and the Bearcats took advantage...
Obituary: Clarence Wayne Beck Jr.
Clarence Wayne Beck Jr. passed away peacefully in Milton, FL on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the age of 78. Mr. Beck was born in...
Obituary: Richard Ward Skinner
Richard Ward Skinner, 68, passed away at his home in Cullman, Alabama on Sept. 7, 2022.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2,...
Obituary: Charles Truman Gable
Funeral Service for Rev. Charles Truman Gable, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Mary Lou Hughes
Visitation for Mary Lou Hughes, age 80, of Cullman, will be from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Absentee voting period for Nov. General Election open now
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The absentee voting period for the Nov. 8 General Election began Wednesday, Sept. 14.Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:Nov. 1,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball ranked No. 1 in ACCC, 20th in NJCAA Division 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team is on a 12-game winning streak and has extended its winning record at home against...
Alabama mom uses Count the Kicks app, saves her baby’s life
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Shamari Cooke never expected that downloading a free app called Count the Kicks to track her baby’s movements during pregnancy would...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State Men, Women collect tournament wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf team took home the win Tuesday at the Dan York Memorial Golf Tournament held at...
PREP SWIMMING: Lady Bearcats place 1st at sprint meet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The bearcat swim team hosted Florence, Athens, and Westminster Christian Thursday night in their second sprint meet of the season. Overall, the CHS girls...
Vinemont donates appliances to CCCDC Life Skills Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday voted to surplus old appliances in the Community Center and give them to the Cullman...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Sept. 8
Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders down Fairview on the road
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Lady Aggies hosted a tri-match with Brewer and Good Hope Thursday night and after both local squads fell to the Lady...
Obituary: James Kyle Wood
Funeral service for James Kyle Wood, 82, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Iva Jean Smith
Iva Jean Smith, 82, of Arley entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Iva was born on Sept. 26, 1939,...
Obituary: J. L. Hopper
Funeral Service for J. L. Hopper, age 90, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Gum Pond Primitive...
Obituary: Betty Sue Finley
Funeral Service for Betty Sue Finley, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with St. Bernard, Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. – The Lady Bulldogs of Addison hosted a Tri-Meet at Allen Stephenson Gymnasium and played region foe St. Bernard and county foe...
‘Be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Callie Millwood excited for junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Cheer season is here, and Vinemont junior Callie Millwood feels blessed to be cheering alongside a great group of girls once...
Marshall leads 19-AG coalition supporting IN law prohibiting boys from playing on girls’ sports teams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the State...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County school bus involved in accident, no students on board
UPDATE 5:01 p.m.
Superintendent Shane Barnette identified the school bus driver as Bobby Freeman.
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UPDATE 3:25 p.m.Cullman County School Superintendent Shane Barnette has provided the...
Frios offering classrooms chance to win free popsicles for the year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Frios Gourmet Pops, owned by Kristy and Jay Keiffer, recently announced the launch of its “Back to Happiness” contest, which...
Rural Dementia Caregiver Project: Free workshop for caregivers
Millions of rural caregivers provide crucial support to family members or friends living with memory loss and dementia. These same caregivers often feel stressed...
United Way Day of Caring deemed success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a smaller group of volunteers than usual, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Day of Caring was declared a success...
Obituary: James Eddie Williams
Funeral services for James Eddie Williams, aged 81, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a...
Obituary: Randall C. Ellis
Randall C. Ellis, 63, of Cullman passed away on Monday, Sept. 12th, 2022, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born June 2, 1959, in...
Obituary: Lisa Michelle Douglas
Lisa Michelle Douglas, 43 of Cullman, passed away Sept. 12, 2022, at her residence.
She was born June 9, 1979. She was an energetic person...
Obituary: Carbon Anthony Todd
Carbon Anthony Todd, 74, of Dodge City, passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born July 10, 1948. Mr....
Logan man killed in tractor accident
LOGAN, Ala. - A tractor accident in Logan on Wednesday left the community mourning Charles Truman Gable, 77, who died from injuries sustained in...
Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist Aesha Singh, MD, to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed rheumatologist Aesha Singh, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Singh received her Bachelor of Medicine and...
Jacobs proclaims Constitution Week in Cullman
“…it is fitting that every American should reflect upon the vision and fortitude of our forebears in creating a charter designed ‘to form a...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Hayla Watson ready for sophomore season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs put together yet another great track and cross-country season last year and Sophomore Hayla Watson is excited to build...
