Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day, now in its 52nd year, was first observed in 1970, with an estimated 20 million people engaging in environmental festivities across the nation. Today, more than 1 billion people celebrate Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest in Our...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors drop tight matchups at Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors were back in action on the road Thursday night but unfortunately, they both fell in a pair of tight games at Brewer. The Lady Warriors fell to the Lady Patriots 3-2 and...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On Wednesday, April 20, CCSO deputies attempted to locate an individual at a residence in the Holly Pond area with active...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 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
April 21
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Veigl Ave. SW;...
Obituary: Wilma Gail Coursey (Updated)
A graveside service for Wilma Gail Coursey, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2022 at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Larry Duke will officiate the service. Mrs. Coursey passed from this life on April 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded...
Obituary: Judy Rose Whatley
Funeral service for Judy Rose Whatley, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Keith Warden officiating, and interment in Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Obituary: Connie Sue Shadix Smith
Funeral service for Connie Sue Shadix Smith, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Sellers officiating, and interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00...
Obituary: Harriet Harden
Funeral service for Harriet Harden, age 57, of Chelsea, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rodney Turner officiating, and interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m....
Obituary: Madge Teague
Madge Teague, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Mary was born April 18, 1930 in Cuba, Alabama to William Silas and Lura Robinson Tims.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Charles H. Teague and a son:...
Obituary: Larry E. Smith
Larry E. Smith, age 75, of Pelham, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Larry was born March 28, 1947.
He is survived by his wife: Gloria Smith and brothers and sisters: Gerald Smith, Mac Smith, Kenneth Smith, Brenda Drake and Keith Smith
He was...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Lynn 6-2 on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lady Bears from Lynn in their final regular season home game Thursday night, and it ended well for the three Addison seniors and the Lady Bulldogs as they came away with a 6-2 win.
After holding the Lady Bears...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 18
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 306 MMdomestic violence; CR...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tennis teams begin ACCC Tournament Friday; softball & baseball teams play series v. Shelton State
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s tennis teams were undefeated during regular-season conference matches.
They’ll look to remain perfect against ACCC foes, beginning Friday in the ACCC Tournament at the Mobile Tennis Center.
Wallace State’s men’s team breezed past its conference opponents behind a steady lineup of...
Cullman Tree Commission purchases 50 trees to honor former chairman Everett Wier
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission convened on Tuesday morning at City Hall for its bimonthly meeting. Joining commission members Michael Sullins, Barry Slatton, Rachel Dawsey and Amy Leonard was City Arborist, Charles Chandler and two members of the Alabama Forestry...
CCSO make multiple arrests countywide April 14-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained diligent with multiple drug-related arrests, as well as grand jury indictments this week.
On Thursday, April 14, CCSO deputies arrested Dan Bruce Ponder, 69, of Cullman for a Grand Jury Indictment. This stemmed from an incident reported...
Cullman Parks, Rec and Sports Tourism celebrating Earth Day at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) will be hosting its second Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Cullman’s Art Park, located at 1031 2nd Street SW.
“We plan to help bring awareness...
West Point Town Council hears LED Capital proposal to change West Point ballpark lights to LED lights
WEST POINT, Ala. – On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council heard Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital propose changing the lights in the park to LED. Tim Garner taught for nine years at West Point and is now the head...
Vinemont council holds business license hearing for Vinemont Estates
(Photos contributed)
VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Town Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday, for the purpose of a business license hearing for Vinemont Village DBA Business Resource LLC and Vinemont Estates DBA Wyoming Lot MH Rentals. The meeting was a due process...
Obituary: Marvelene Patrisia Sandlin
A graveside service for Marvelene Patrisia Sandlin will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Charles York will be officiating.
Mrs. Sandlin was born on June 30, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to Marvin and Thelene (Folds) Jones. She died...
Cullman County Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation included, “April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month with a presidential proclamation by President Ronald Regan on 1983, in whereas child abuse prevention month...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 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
April 19
leaving scene of accident; person; 3rd St. SW...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human health. As reported in Scientific Reports, new research from the United Kingdom suggests that this task may prove to be...
Obituary: Joy Bradford Johnson
Joy Bradford Johnson, age 86, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1935 to William R. Bradford and Erin Minor Bradford.Mrs. Johnson served for over 60 years as the pianist for Vinemont Baptist...
Obituary: Jerry David Cummings
Jerry David Cummings, age 71, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2021, at his residence.
Jerry was born on October 6, 1950 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Geraldine Jarrett King
Geraldine Jarrett King, age 79, of Hartselle, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 14, 1942, to Druid "Red" Oscar Jarrett and Eva Steele Jarrett.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Bobby Ray Jarrett.Survivors...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman slides past Etowah 10-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After falling to West Point in a tight shootout Monday, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday to host Etowah. Cullman bounced back in a big way, handling the Blue Devils 10-0 to improve to 15-16 on the year.
Back to back doubles from...
Berlin Town Council eyes additional growth
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took an early look at a proposed new subdivision and continued work on its farmers’ market, while passing resolutions to seek grant funding for infrastructure improvements.
The council looked at plans for a four-house subdivision...
CMS Bearcat Cafe open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School cafeteria recently received a major cafe-style upgrade. The renovation was designed to update the seating in the cafeteria, while also improving the aesthetics of the school dining area.“The students at CMS have been really excited about the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 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
April 17
third-degree domestic violence; person; I-65
April 18
third-degree burglary; person;...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Local teams ready to hit the road for round 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season wrapping up, the playoffs are upon us once again and we have eight local squads preparing to hit the road for round one. Meek will travel to take one Lindsay Lane, Addison will head to Westbrook Christian,...
2022 Strawberry Festival Pageant to be held on April 23
CULLMAN, Ala - The Strawberry Festival Pageant will be held on April 23 at Desperation Church’s Cullman Campus located at 510 5th St SW. This year’s pageant will have over 100 contestants, from babies to high school seniors. The pageant has made a return...
Friends of the Library to host Author’s Night on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Author’s Night on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Traditions Bank Processing Building at 107 3rd Ave NW. 15 different local authors will have tables...
Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates gain new volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) gained four new volunteers this month. Kay Marshall, AJ Kinney, Phyllis Gresham and Toni Barnett were sworn in by Judge Turner on Thursday, April 14. C.A.S.A. Case Manager Candance Lingo said, ““I get several...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point secures 4th straight County Championship with 10-0 win over Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – After a rainy weekend canceled games Saturday, this year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament resumed Monday night and the West Point Warriors took down Hanceville in the semifinals and Fairview in the title game to claim their fourth consecutive county championship....
Obituary: Robert Lee Sartin
Robert Lee Sartin, age 76, of Bear Creek, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on September 9, 1945 in Marion County, Alabama. Robert loved working on his lawn mowers and in his shop. He also loved listening to county...
Obituary: Anthony Gerald Dipasquale
Anthony Gerald Dipasquale, age 56, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Cottage of the Shoals.
Anthony was born on January 2, 1966 in Illinois.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Anthony is survived by his wife: Sandra D. Dipasquale; son:...
Obituary: Mildred ‘Ruth’ Thomas Gross
Mildred ‘Ruth’ Thomas Gross, 79, from Arab, Alabama, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Alabama City, Alabama on April 28, 1942, to Lonnie and Inez Thomas. She married...
Mayor Jacobs recognizes The Coterie’s 100th anniversary
Cullman, Ala. – “On Tuesday afternoon, a number of young matrons met at the home of Mrs. M.H. Killingsworth for the purpose of organizing a new society. … Some of the most charming and intellectual of Cullman’s young married women are members of this...
Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre to present Spring Showcase April 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Showcase on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
The annual showcase allows students at Wallace State to plan, choreograph and design a full dance...
Arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 14
theft of property; CR 5000harassment; Countryside Acres RD.theft of property; Holloway Place SEdomestic violence;...
Camp Cullman: summer activities for younger residents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for Camp Cullman is currently underway through the Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism.
Camp Cullman is a summer day camp program where campers enjoy field trips, crafts, sports, swimming and many other activities. Leah Waldrop, Marketing and PR director, said...
Local author Connie Pearson will be releasing book ‘100 Things to do in Huntsville and North Alabama Before You Die’ April 21
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Local writer Connie Pearson will be celebrating the release of her new book “100 Things to do in Huntsville and North Alabama Before You Die,” on April 21 at the Hartselle Chamber of Commerce starting at 10:00 a.m.
In the book, Pearson...
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts Day of Hope event at Heritage Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the community gathered at Heritage Park at noon on Wednesday to honor the 35 children whose lives were lost due to some form child abuse this past year with a Day of Hope Remembrance Ceremony.
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts...
Files from yesteryear: From the files 0f 1936 and 1950
From the files of 1936:
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars Hill, Tennessee.
Attorney John H. Chapman has located in Cullman.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Tucker left for Georgia last week, where they...
Wallace State’s Laura Smith highlights the careers of occupational therapy practitioners for Occupational Therapy Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Laura Smith is an occupational therapist who teaches the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Wallace State. For Occupational Therapy Month, she explained the overlooked details of the career and shared the many ways occupational therapy helps clients. When talking about a...
Tyson Foods renews commitment to Alabama’s agriculture industry with $208 million dollar investment in new Hanceville facility
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Friday morning at Wallace State Community College, announced a new facility adjacent to its former Hanceville Tyson Foods/ River Valley Ingredients rendering plant. The previous plant was part of Tyson’s Hanceville complex and suffered a total loss due to...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School honors Martha Blanton with the 2022 Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Martha Blanton has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award given by St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The award is given to those students, teachers and support staff who’ve made significant contributions to St. Paul’s School and their community....
Field of Miracles set to celebrate 15 years of fun and laughter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Field of Miracles at Chester Freeman Park, which broke ground in 2006 before the first game being played in 2007, will celebrate in a big way next week as former and current players will come together to help celebrate the 15 Year...
Hanceville City Council plans to acquire lots to extend C.W. Day Park
HANCEILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed several new ordinances. The Harrison Property Zoning, Broadway Group Property Zoning and JMBL Property Re-zoning hearings were set for Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.
The Police Department will be purchasing 15 Axon body...
PREP SOFTBALL: Local teams collect wins at 20th annual Cullman Pre-State Blowout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 20th annual Cullman Pre-State Blowout Tournament kicked off with pool play Friday night and several local teams (Cullman, West Point, Holly Pond and Cold Springs) each earned wins to help set themselves in good shape for Saturday’s bracket games.
Cullman 10...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, Hanceville, Fairview earn day 1 wins
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway, and we had three games at West Point High School on day one to set up the remainder of the bracket. Hanceville put down Good Hope 11-1 in game one to advance...
Obituary: Jeffrey Alan Cooksey
A private graveside service for Jeffrey Alan Cooksey, 56, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Shelton Grove Baptist Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Cooksey passed away Thursday, April 14,...
Investigations of nine young children with adenovirus are underway
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since November 2021, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers including hospitals who treat children and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been investigating an increase in hepatitis in young children. These...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 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
April 12
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general...
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested for drug trafficking and other charges following a traffic stop on Friday, April 8.
Garett A. Rodgers, 25, was stopped for a traffic violation around 3:00 a.m. in the Good Hope area by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
A...
Local man arrested for sexual contact/harassment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in the Joppa community around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 8.
James A. Jones, 21, was arrested for assault-harassment and sexual contact- no consent or 12-16 years-old.
Jones has been released on bond. The charge stems...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors down New Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors were back home to host a pair of varsity matchups against New Hope Thursday night and both West Point squads added to their win columns. The Lady Warriors got things started with a 6-0...
Obituary: Edith Elaine Sinyard
Funeral service for Edith Elaine Sinyard, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Crawford officiating, with interment in Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 2 Hartselle pulls away to top Cullman 8-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to battle the second-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night and after taking an early lead, the Tigers were able to plate three runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth to pull away and take an...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf qualifies for NJCAA National Championship; Law finishes 3rd at ACCC Golf Tournament; tennis update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished runner-up this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) South District Tournament, hosted by the Lions at Cross Creek Golf Course.
With the runner-up placement, Wallace State’s women’s program has advanced to the NJCAA Division I...
Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law, backing the blue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 143, which is named in honor of Sheffield K-9 Sgt. Nick Risner, who was tragically murdered in October 2021 by a man previously convicted of manslaughter.
The Nick Risner Act, which is sponsored by Rep....
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 11
domestic violence; CR 1082harassment; CR 490possession of controlled substance; Hwy. 69 Npossession of drug...
Cottontails Arts and Crafts Festival in Hanceville hosts 60 business vendors over the weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vendors from 60 different businesses came to the Cottontails Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday at the Hanceville Civic Center. Some vendors were from businesses with storefronts, with others were selling crafts they began making on the side while in retirement...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary fourth grade teacher April Dean, who is already District VI Elementary Teacher of the Year, has been named a “Sweet...
Governor Ivey strengthens election integrity, signs “Zuckerbucks” bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 194, the “Zuckerbucks” bill, into law. House Bill 194, sponsored by Rep. Wes Allen (R – HD89), prohibits state and local election officials from accepting private donations to fund election-related expenses.
In the 2020...
Cullman Regional holds ribbon cutting for Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group marked the official opening of the Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday, April 13. By focusing on a well-coordinated and positive patient experience and evidence-based best practices in orthopedic...
Vinemont Town Council sets meeting to address concerns at Vinemont Estates
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening updated the community, confirming an upcoming Movie Night on May 14 at 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center showing the Disney movie Encanto.
In new business, the council approved the resolution to send Bonnie...
Comic book artist Tone Rodriguez to visit Camelot Books and Comics on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tone Rodriguez, comic book artist, writer and creator best known for his work with Bongo Comics on titles like Futurama, The Simpsons and hit series Stray Dogs, will be visiting Camelot Books and Comics Thursday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m. –...
Obituary: Joni Sue Bradley
A memorial service for Joni Sue Bradley, 64, of Cullman will be 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradley family.
Mrs. Bradley passed from this life on April 13, 2022 at her...
Obituary: Tony Dale Kilpatrick
Tony Dale Kilpatrick, 54, of Cullman passed from this life April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1967 to Herbert Delano and Ada Cummins Kilpatrick. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the family for a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Glinda Durham Eason
Funeral service for Glinda Durham Eason, 76, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. She passed away on April 7, 2022.
Obituary: Anthony Lynn Murcks
Funeral service for Anthony Lynn Murcks, age 49, of Vinemont, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dean Odle officiating, with interment in New Hope No. 2 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -...
Obituary: Oma Jean Hill
Oma Jean Hill, age 84, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her residence.
Oma Jean was born on August 7, 1937 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Oma Jean is survived by her sons: James (Deborah) Hill, Michael (Penny) Hill, David (Eden) Hill and Mitchell Hill...
Obituary: Norman Duane Larker
Norman Duane Larker, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. Norman was born May 11, 1956 in Mobile, AL.
A memorial service for Norman will be held Monday, April 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel...
Local man arrested on sexual offense warrant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested for a warrant on a 2021 sexual offense.
Larry A. Williams, 34, was arrested on April 6 in the Center Hill community for an outstanding warrant.
He is currently being held in the Cullman County Detention Center on “no...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year Award from Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual gala held...
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
April 12
Johnson, Jacob I.; 19
FTA- fourth-degree theft...
Hop on over! Several Easter events happening in Cullman this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Easter just a week away, Cullman has several events to celebrate that are sure to be hits with the whole family! Don your Easter basket, get out and enjoy the warmer weather with these local Easter egg hunts and more!...
CPD tackling fuel surges while keeping patrols on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - From January to February of 2022 the Cullman Police Department’s fuel cost rose by 45%, while the City of Cullman’s overall fuel and lubricants have increased by 57% from January through March.
With a slew of departments, rising fuel costs can make...
Obituary: Perry Wayne Heatherly
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Perry Wayne Heatherly, 64, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Heatherly family.
Mr. Heatherly passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born...
Obituary: Betty Imogene White
Betty Imogene White, 86, died April 8, 2022, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. She was born June 2, 1935, in Cullman, the daughter of Roy and Leecy (Rogers) Aldridge.
Imogene, better known as Jean to her friends and “Nanny” to her family, was a graduate of West...
Obituary: Guy Mechaw
Graveside service for Guy Mechaw, age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Bell Springs Cemetery with Greg Hill officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Marcia Fay Smith
Marcia Fay Smith, age 67, of Russellville, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Marcia was born on May 29, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marcia is survived by her son: Tracey...
Obituary: Diane Crane Defoor
Diane Crane Defoor, age 58, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.
She was born on April 21, 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Diane, also known as “Di” or “Dinger,” was loved by so many. She loved her grandbabies and was always...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops tight matchup with Sumiton Christian 3-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles, and the hometown Dawgs lost a close one 3-1.
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the second when Addison scored one run. After one out, Cara Bolinger singled and that...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats fall to No. 1 Hartselle 13-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night for a big area matchup with the top-ranked Hartselle Tigers. Cullman plated two runs in the fifth and another one in the sixth to get on the board but couldn’t...
Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities.
Governor Ivey signed Senate Bill 224, which requires individuals to contact prospective employers at least three times per week for each week of unemployment claimed to...
Railroad accident near Depot Park on Tuesday
The Cullman Police Department shared that there was an incident on the train tracks next to Depot Park around noon today.
A 2009 Red Saturn Vue driven by a 51-year-old Cullman female admitted to officers that she stopped on the train tracks to commit suicide.
CPD...
Arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 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
April 11
third-degree forgery; person; forged checkthird-degree forgery; person; forged...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K
Cullman, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park saw a huge crowd gathered Friday night for the Sportsman Lake Park 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K at 7:00 p.m. Participants of all ages were on hand to join the race. Cole Green finished first in the...
Good Hope’s City Council names new street, approves back-to-school sales tax holiday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first official meeting of April at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and it passed both a new Resolution and an Ordinance before adjourning for the night. First was Resolution No: 009-2022 to name...
Cullman City Council moves forward on airport plans, talks recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed Boy Scout Troop 219 from First United Methodist Church and said the Pledge of Allegiance under the direction of Scout Jon Haynes, before getting down to business, approving resolutions to move closer to...
Sweet Success: Strawberry baking competition now accepting entries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry pie. Strawberry cobbler. Strawberry cake. The 83rd Annual Strawberry Festival will see the return of the strawberry baking competition spanning three categories.
“Our Strawberry Festival Baking Competition is always a sweet part of festival day! The competition includes three different categories...
Wallace State Jazz Band hosting Big Band Dance April 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 15 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
“We’re excited to welcome familiar and new faces to our event,” said Ricky Burks,...
Obituary: Alfred Sherrill “Pete” Cook
Alfred Sherrill “Pete” Cook, age 79, of Garden City passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1942 in Blount County, Alabama to Albert and Julia Dunmann Cook.Pete was a hardworking man; dedicated to taking...
Obituary: James Francis Lorusso
James Francis Lorusso, 91, of Cullman passed from this life on April 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1930 to James and Flora Testa Lorusso.
The funeral mass will be Monday, April 18, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus...
Obituary: Stacy Lynn Shaw
Stacy Lynn Shaw, age 52, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 19, 1970, in Colorado to Leonard Smith and Annie Keeton.She was preceded in death by her father.Survivors include her husband: Brian Keith Shaw;...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman falls to Decatur at home 8-4
CULLMAN, Ala. – After celebrating their first game on their new turf with a 9-3 win over Gardendale last week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Monday night to take on Decatur. Unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman suffered its first loss on its new...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Hanceville, Good Hope capture County Championships
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The rain couldn’t hold off this year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship at Good Hope High School Monday and by the end of the day we had a new set of county champions. On the boys’ side, the Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Roberts signs with Samford
ADDISON, Ala. – On a cloudy, drizzly Monday with overcast skies, it was nothing but sunshine and rainbows in the Library of Addison High School. Senior Christian Roberts signed his letter to play football for the Samford Bulldogs. Christian, a three-year starter and All-State...
