WFF expands SOA hunting opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to...
Sutton Mill Farm hosts inaugural dove hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For most people this time of year means college football, bonfires and all things fall but for Sutton Mill Farm in...
‘Make the best better’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently began its 2022-2023 year. 4-H grants youth members opportunities for leadership and growth in a...
Obituary: Frances Violet Harris
Frances Violet Harris, age 91, of Cullman, formerly of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Attalla Healthcare and Rehab.
She was...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 3 scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Week three of the youth football season has come and gone and there was another full slate of great games...
Coach Green, Dr. Green, Mayor Green
Mayor Don Green, who passed earlier this year on July 4 at 88, left an indelible mark on his cherished hometown.
Cullman City Council President...
52 ODES TO JOY: BETTER WITH AGE
“Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be…”
- Robert Browning
“The JOYrontologist” recommends: If you only read one book about joyous aging in...
Obituary: Eula Dean McGaughy
Eula Dean McGaughy, 87 of Jasper, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at her residence.
Dean was born on July 1, 1935, in Lawrence...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Butler
Ronald Dale Butler, age 70 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sept. 2, 2022, at his residence.
Ronald was born on June 13, 1952, in Jasper,...
Little Free Library open at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest Little Free Library (LFL) was officially opened Friday at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW). Representatives from the Cullman...
7 Cullman-area students graduate from UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 6, 2022.
Among those graduating were...
Southern Herbalist visits Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of...
Germany’s Gunther Leibrock returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gunther Leibrock came to Cullman as a young man in 1990 to gain valuable work experience, which he took back with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison smothers Cherokee on the road 72-0
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to Cherokee, Alabama to take on the Cherokee Indians in a 1A region matchup at absolutely beautiful William Lyle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s 5 TDs lead Fairview past East Limestone 42-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was the start region play for a lot of local teams, including the Fairview Aggies. The Aggies faced off against...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point pulls away to top Vinemont 44-12
VINEMONT, Ala. – While most teams started region play Friday night, the Eagles and the Warriors met on the field at Vinemont for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oneonta at home 41-18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs earned their first win of the season over West Point 27-13 last week and they returned to Ray...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Waterloo on the road 38-12
WATERLOO, Ala. – After getting the season started with wins over Maplesville and Hackleburg in the first two weeks, the Tigers were back on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos drop region game with Locust Fork 73-37
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After falling to county rival Cold Springs last week, Holly Pond returned home Friday night to face Locust Fork. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region battle with Sulligent 24-12
BREMEN, Ala. – The Sulligent Blue Devils made the trip to Bremen, Alabama to face the undefeated Eagles of Cold Springs in a critical...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab handles Douglas at home 40-6
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights cruised past Albertville and Brewer on the road in the first two weeks to start the season 2-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops road game at Cherokee County 50-7
CENTRE, Ala. – After collecting wins over county rivals West Point and Vinemont in the first two weeks of the season, the Good Hope...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle hands Cullman 1st loss of season 34-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the...
Obituary: Virginia Dale Bridges
Virginia Dale Bridges, age 87 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Lakeland community hospital.
Virginia was born on Feb. 2, 1935,...
Obituary: Timothy Wayne Shickles
Memorial Service for Timothy Wayne Shickles, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Clellan Earl Grimmett
Clellan Earl Grimmett, age 86, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Clellan was born Nov. 20, 1935.
A celebration of life...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Volleyball sweeps home openers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team opened its season at home this week with back-to-back conference wins against Gadsden State Community...
‘A kind word may be all it takes’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Karen Cook of Cook Ministries is hosting an event to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman sweeps tri-match over Hartselle, Danville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host a tri-match against Danville and the rival Lady Tigers of Hartselle...
Obituary: Threasa Ann Hackney
Threasa Ann Hackney, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 1, 2022, at the age of 73. Ann was born in Blount County, Alabama...
Obituary: Chesley Junior Calvert
Chesley Junior Calvert age 92, of Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty years:...
Obituary: Vivian Louise Graves
Funeral service for Vivian Louise Graves, 83, of Cullman will be Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. The...
‘Think outside the box’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School have always gotten some exposure to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but this year...
‘I want to soak it all in’: Hanceville’s Kayley Kahler looking forward to senior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2022 high school volleyball season is underway, and Hanceville senior Kayley Kahler is excited to see what this year’s Lady...
Buettner Brothers acquired by Southeast Building Supply Interests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Boston’s Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) has acquired local building supply staple Buettner Brothers Lumber Company. The announcement was made Wednesday....
‘Do everything with a purpose’: Vinemont’s Ayden Thomason prepared for senior season
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their way into the postseason in 2021 and their journey back to the playoffs has already begun...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites begins construction along Main Ave. SW
CULLMAN, Ala. – The planned Cobblestone Hotel & Suites at 1835 Main Ave. SW in Cullman is now closer to reality. Cullman Area Chamber...
Obituary: Deborah Vickery
Deborah Kay Baggett Vickery, 62 of Double Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at her residence.
Deborah was born on March 8, 1960,...
Obituary: Louise Kanaday
Louise Kanaday, age 94 of Hanceville passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 2,...
Obituary: Curtis Starlon Quick
Curtis Starlon Quick, also known as Bubba Starla, from Cullman Alabama, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at age 57. He was born...
Obituary: Lynn Eldridge Harris
Lynn Eldridge Harris, 71, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at Orange Beach, AL. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022,...
Obituary: David Leon Abbott
David Leon Abbott “Cave Man,” 63 of Houston, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. He passed away at his home.
He was born on Oct....
Hanceville adding 5 new names to Bulldog Wall of Fame Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bulldogs will be back home at Ray Talley Stadium to host Oneonta Friday night but before they kick things off,...
Community rallies around CCSO deputy after house fire
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all...
Palomino RV Resort to host Labor Day celebration Sept. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s premier RV resort will host a Labor Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. complete with food...
Obituary: Linda Gay Swann
Funeral service for Linda Gay Swann, 78, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Valley View Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Jay Matthew Jackson
Jay Matthew Jackson, 63, of Vinemont passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July...
Obituary: Ruble Graham Livingston
Ruble Graham Livingston, 90, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born in Morgan...
Obituary: Louis Ulyas Bartlett
Louis Ulyas Bartlett, age 93, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Louis was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Cullman, Alabama...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Curry at home
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym on Tuesday afternoon, and the home team came away...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a journey’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods...
‘I love the team we have’: Good Hope’s Rudi Derrick ready for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off yet another amazing season. they finished 31-4, won the county and area...
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosts benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local...
A life of service: Cullman’s Betty Flack passes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman lost a faithful servant on Saturday with the passing of Betty Camp Flack, 80, who served as president of the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps tri-match with Southeastern, West Point
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted a tri-match with West Point and Southeastern Monday night and the Lady Broncos collected wins over both...
Obituary: Kenneth Reno
Kenneth “Stump” Reno, 67 of Addison, passed away August 27, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital.
He was born March 10, 1955. Kenneth loved his Bantam roosters,...
Obituary: Claudette Gentry White
Funeral service for Claudette Gentry White, 66, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Staton
Dennis Wayne Staton, age 66 of Hanceville passed away on Saturday, August 20 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1956, to...
Obituary: Scheryl Ann Johnson
Scheryl Ann Johnson, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born October 24, 1957, in...
Obituary: Ervin Wayne Pilgrim
A graveside service for Ervin Wayne Pilgrim, 70, of Good Hope will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery....
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Aug. 25
CCSO deputies responded to a business...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman
Updated 8-29-22 5:07 p.m
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of an infant.
CPD officers responded to a report...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont’s Young, Hoffman excited for senior seasons
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's volleyball has spent the offseason preparing for a new season and now for seniors Abby Young and Emilie Hoffman, their...
Cobblestone Hotel, Wissota Chophouse groundbreaking Tuesday in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony for Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Cullman will take place Tuesday, Aug. 30. The hotel will be built...
Traffic alerts for Cullman this week
Tuesday, Aug. 30
County Road 700 will be closed between County Road 703 and County Road 709 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The...
3 Wallace State students named recipients of Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three Wallace State students are recipients of the 2022 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
Katelan Brooks, Breanna Ralph and Tess Hammond will each...
City to repave streets in Northwood subdivision
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council this month signed its annual Transportation Plan, laying out which roads will be repaved with funds from...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW...
Obituary: Betty Camp Flack
Betty Camp Flack, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Rosanne Phillips Hudson
Rosanne Phillips Hudson, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Rosanne was born July 20, 1946.
Obituary: Mildred Garner
Mildred Garner, 93, of Double Springs, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022. As per her adamant request, she wants “no flowers,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The week two slate of the Cullman County Youth Football season has come and gone, and Saturday was packed with more great...
Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner returns Sept. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction...
Snead’s Farmhouse holds ribbon cutting
VINEMONT, Ala. – Owner Judy Snead, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on Snead’s Farmhouse Friday morning...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Hale Ray
Funeral Service for Patricia Ann Hale Ray, 74, from Cullman will be 2p.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Patricia Hooker
Patricia Hooker, age 80 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Patricia was born on January 26, 1942,...
Obituary: Wallace Dickey Jr.
Wallace Dickey Jr., 81 of Arley, passed away August 26, 2022, at his residence.
He was born February 15, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Fortenberry
Charles “Chuck – Kramer” Fortenberry, age 48 of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9,...
26th annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 4-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will welcome folks from near and far Labor Day weekend. The...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cullman, surrounding municipalities sign proclamations
CULLMAN, Ala. - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and many municipalities in the area, including Cullman, Cullman County, Good Hope, Hanceville, Garden City...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope outlasts Vinemont 34-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was a warm, muggy night for the county rivalry matchup between the Good Hope Raiders and the Vinemont Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond on the road 29-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos and the Eagles used their power running game to pulled...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in shootout with Priceville 54-47
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies put together an impressive showing on the offensive side of the ball against Priceville Friday night but unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ward’s big night leads Hanceville past West Point 27-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Hanceville faced off against each other in another county rivalry battle at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 34-14 win at Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – After collecting a 36-12 win over Maplesville at home last week, the Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina at home 69-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Vina at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and put together a dominant performance on its way to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rolls past Brewer 35-0
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – After handling Albertville on the road 47-14 in week one, the Arabian Knights traveled once again Friday night and once again...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Jasper 42-21 on newly named Mark Britton Field
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the history of Cullman High School’s football program. Not only did the ‘Cats collect...
Obituary: Eva Raye Mendonca
Infant Eva Raye Mendonca entered the gates of heaven on August 23, 2022. She is the precious daughter of Francis and Amber (Calloway) Mendonca;...
Obituary: Geneva D. Black
Geneva D. Black, age 67, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 7, 1955,...
Obituary: Mary Frances Hunt
Graveside service for Mary Frances Hunt, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Cullman City Cemetery...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 22
Deputies attempted to serve outstanding warrants on Jesse...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
