Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam Nicholas Ryan Baldwin, 35, was granted temporary release for a family funeral after Baldwin’s attorney petitioned the court on April...
Obituary: Drucilla Johns Wilson
Drucilla Johns Wilson, age 88, of Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on July 16, 1933 to the late Johnny Johns and Louvennie Starnes Johns. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Freewill...
Obituary: Lagan Erris McNamara
Lagan Erris McNamara, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 25, 1974, in Ohio to Patrick Lewis McNamara and Mary McNamara.She was preceded in death by her father.Survivors include her daughters: Angie Marie...
Jesse Wiggins wins Qualifying Round A at MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage 4 on Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – It was a dramatic finish on the SCORETRACKER® Monday afternoon, as several pros battled it out for the automatic berth to the Championship Round on Thursday. With less than five minutes left in the competition day, pro Jesse Wiggins of Addison, Alabama caught a...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Hill’s walk-off leads Holly Pond past Susan Moore 5-3 in extra innings
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 13 Tournament kicked off at Holly Pond High School Monday afternoon and the top-seeded Lady Broncos got things started with a dramatic win over Susan Moore. Seven innings weren’t enough to settle things between these two...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 28
harassment; CR 747attempt to elude police officer; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 231domestic violence;...
Governor Ivey announces two additional mental health crisis centers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care.
The two new centers add to the four existing centers in Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile, currently serving individuals...
New baby and children’s boutique Willow Dean + Co. open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother and daughter team Kristie Moss and Lauren Easterwood recently opened Willow Dean + Co., a new baby and children’s boutique in Cullman. The inspiration for the shop came from Lauren who has a 2-year-old son who she loves to dress...
Obituary: Lois Jean Graves Ellard
Lois Jean Graves Ellard passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born January 21, 1927, in Blountville, Alabama, to Joseph Higdon and Lena Burgess Graves.
Mrs. Ellard was a member of Holly Pond First Baptist Church. She helped raise...
Obituary: Janett Jane Twilley
Janett Jane Twilley, 79 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on November 2, 1942 in Double Springs, Alabama. Janett was a true southern lady that loved to cook and had a gift for hospitality. She...
Country music community mourns the loss of Naomi Judd
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo, The Judds, were first discovered by RCA label head...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember & fight back
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones we’ve lost and to help those still fighting at Relay for Life’s Party in the Park.
The day got started with...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930
From the files of 1900:
The population of Cullman County is now 17,849.
Uncle Sam Cole, who is very ill at his Holly Pond home, has his sons from Texas and Louisiana visiting him.
Ron Graves left yesterday for Texas. Mrs. J.T. Bogue left Thursday for Senora,...
Obituary: Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor
Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor, 61, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1960. Tony was proud to be a sheetrock finisher and was always a clown at heart. He even dressed the part,...
Obituary: Vickie M. Faulkner
Vickie M. Faulkner, 71, of Falkville passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born January 11, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, who loved her family dearly. Springtime was Vickie’s favorite time...
Obituary: William George Lanningham, Sr.
Funeral service for William George Lanningham, Sr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; with burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats drop game 3 against Chelsea 7-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats climbed back and won their second game against Chelsea Friday night to force a game three Saturday but unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman wasn’t able to get the bats going against the Hornets and Chelsea took game three...
Berlin Farmers Market to open for its third season May 21
BERLIN, Ala. - Growing into its third season, the Berlin Farmers Market will have its season opening day on Saturday, May 21 with a community-wide celebration.
Starting at the market, located at the intersection on Hwy 278 West and Mt. Carmel Dr, and stretching to...
Something to celebrate
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Relay for Life of Cullman County Survivors Breakfast was held Wednesday morning at Cullman Church of Christ. The indestructible warriors of the Cullman area were invited and broke bread together, celebrating their victory over the insidious disease of cancer.
With...
Finding a place for autistic people in Autism Acceptance Month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Many autistic people find they have a difficult time during Autism Awareness Month which was recently been changed last year to Autism Acceptance Month. The autistic community deals with harmful messaging from well-meaning companies that may not be including autistic people...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday matchups with Chelsea, game 3 set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host the second round of the state playoffs against Chelsea, but they weren’t able to settle things with the Hornets in just two games. The ‘Cats were held...
Obituary: Stanley “Stan” Talmadge Mann
Funeral service for Stanley "Stan" Talmadge Mann, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1,...
Obituary: Nellene Wade
Nellene Wade, age 86, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born May 2, 1935 to Mack and Alpha Wolfe.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Nancy Ray Harden
Nancy Ray Harden, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 29, 1958, to Oxford and Stella Ray.She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.Survivors include her daughter: Crystal (Matthew) Wray;...
Obituary: William Heath Humphreys
Funeral service for William Heath Humphreys, age 44, of Baileyton, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Dean Elrod and Bro. Josh Mason officiating, with interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Wallace State breaks ground on Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon marking the official beginning of the new Winston County Community Learning Center to be located in Arley next to Meek Baptist Church.
“What a beautiful day to come to Arley, Alabama to...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 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 27
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; Hwy. 157
April 28
fourth-degree...
Federal student loan repayment pause extended through August 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - Earlier this month, the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education announced they were extending the current pause of federal student loans along with interest and collections. The extension will run through August 31, 2022.
With many borrowers still feeling the negative...
Hanceville man arrested for sexual abuse
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area on Friday, April 22.
The search warrant was secured due to information obtained concerning an incident that had occurred earlier this month.
Nathan Aaron Varney, 32, of...
New arts and crafts store Warehouse 25 open in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Warehouse 25, a new arts and crafts shop, has been open in the Warehouse District since February, but held their grand opening earlier this month, on April 9. They have various handmade crafts from different vendors. Each vendor has an area...
The Heehaw Show is coming to Hanceville Civic Center April 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their Heehaw Show on Saturday April 30 at the Hanceville Civic Center at 2:00 p.m. The show was first performed at the Donald Greene Active Adult Center in February of 2019. The group was...
Obituary: Nettie Ruth Hyde
Nettie Ruth Hyde, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.
She was born on February 28, 1937 in Haleyville, Alabama. Nettie loved cooking, gardening and decorating. She was a member of New Hope Baptist...
Obituary: David Dewayne Baldwin
David Dewayne Baldwin, 56, of Double Springs, passed away April 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was born August 12, 1965 to David Baldwin Jr. and Patricia Ann Lee Baldwin. Dewayne was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping. He...
Obituary: Robert Walker Cowart
Robert Walker Cowart, 87, of Brecksville, OH; formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday April 24, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, OH.
Robert was born on November 5, 1934 to Burnett J. Cowart and Mabel Ellen Moore Cowart in Haleyville, Alabama.
He was...
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Parker
A graveside service for Cynthia Louise Parker of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Pastor Brandon Ardnt will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Hanceville...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman collects 12-2 senior night win over Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats had won four straight games coming into Thursday night’s matchup with Holly Pond and Cullman extended its winning streak to five games with a 12-2, senior night win over the Lady Broncos. Before the first pitch, Bearcat seniors...
Cutter Green, Halle McCrory named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wallace State students Cutter Green and Halle McCrory are the college’s 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Green and McCrory were recognized recently among the 48 top scholars across the Alabama Community College System at the All-Alabama recognition program at the Hyatt Regency...
Arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 25
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Sdomestic violence; CR 1762burglary; CR 1720domestic violence; CR...
CCBOE breaks ground on new gym at Cold Springs High School
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education approved the construction of a new gymnasium on the campus of Cold Springs High School and Board members, elected officials, school administrators, coaches and students gathered to break ground on the new facility Thursday morning....
United Way of Cullman County announces new executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is pleased to announce their new executive director. The United Way Board of Cullman County has named Waid Harbison to take over the position of leading the agency beginning May 24. Harbison will replace Becky Goff,...
Cullman County Commission approves Free Dump Day during the entire month of May
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held an emergency called meeting on Wednesday morning, which agenda included the approval of a resolution to utilize the County Annual Bids for County Road 18 Community Development Block Grant Project. The grant obtained for the project...
Cullman Community Theatre welcomes new members at Little House at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) met at the Little House at Art Park Monday night to inform the community about what they do and to gather new members. The next performance will be the musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” on...
CPD makes two arrests following Flock System alert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department made two arrests last week after officers were notified by the Flock System about a vehicle’s license plate that was stolen.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the Flock System are license plate readers that give alerts...
Obituary: Lori Doreen Robb
Lori Doreen Robb, 65, of Vinemont, passed from this life on April 25, 2022 at her residence. A private memorial service in celebration of her life will be planned for a later date. Miss. Robb was born on October 13, 1956 to Robert Arlington Robb and...
Obituary: Frankie Edward Brannon
Frankie Edward Brannon, 72 of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on April 26 , 2022 at Family Hospice Care, Huntsville, Alabama. Frankie was born in Opelika, Florida on March 3, 1950 to Clifford and Mamie Brannon.
Frankie spent most of his life driving a truck...
Obituary: Hilda Jacqueline Smith
Funeral service for Hilda Jacqueline Smith, 91, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be in the Cullman...
Obituary: Jennifer Ann Turner
Funeral service for Jennifer Ann Turner, 49, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Community Chapel at Jones Chapel (the old Jones Chapel Methodist Church) with interment in Sardis #2 Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Chris Bartlett, Rev. Rodney Turner and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders roll past Oak Grove 8-4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Lady Raiders returned to Greg Owen Field Wednesday night to host Oak Grove and they racked up 14 hits to roll past the Lady Tigers 8-4. After three scoreless innings, Good Hope plated a pair of runs in the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 25
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; AT&T warehouse; 4th...
Bremen man arrested on out-of-state cold case murder
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was recently involved in a cold case arrest from Essex County, Massachusetts.
On Tuesday, April 26, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators assisted investigators with Essex County in the arrest of Marvin C...
Pet of the Week: Spring into springtime with Sambo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sambo!
According to Ruttkay, Sambo is a 4-year-old Treeing Feist. This medium-energy dude exhibits all the best qualities: a loving companion who loves interacting with his...
2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant taking place at Strawberry Festival May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant is one of the many events to take place the day of the Strawberry Festival, with a start time of 1:00 p.m. It will be right after the baking competition on the mini-stage located right in...
The Link of Cullman County is one of 200 finalists for $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has recently applied to the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program which annually awards 40 finalists out of 100 applicants $25,000. The program is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and have selected 200 finalists out of...
Obituary: Betty Jean Downey
Betty Jean Downey, age 80, of Lynn, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center.
She was born on March 3, 1942 in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m....
Obituary: Ernie Clifton Bice Jr.
A memorial service for Ernie Clifton Bice Jr. of Blountsville will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Duck River Cemetery in the Walter Community. Reverend Caleb Elrod will be officiating.
Mr. Bice was born on November 30, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama. He died...
Obituary: Scotty Delano Cole
Scotty Delano Cole, 82 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Huntsville.
Scotty was born on March 25, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama to Neal and Julia Cole. He served in the United States Army for 37 years.
Visitation will be held...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism unveils final design for city skatepark
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark located in downtown Cullman Tuesday night at City Hall. A diverse group of community members was...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats ready for round 2 rematch with Chelsea
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the 20th consecutive season, the Cullman Bearcats are preparing for the second round of the state playoffs and their series with Chelsea at Bill Shelton Field will be packed with history. Before game one Friday, Cullman’s 2002 State Championship team...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 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 25
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; AT&T warehouse; 4th...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Rodgers signs with Tennessee Southern
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School’s library was full of friends, family, teammates and coaches Tuesday morning to celebrate another Warrior standout’s next step in their athletic and academic career. Caiden Rodgers, one of West Point’s best arms on the mound this...
Curt’s Closet prepares for their upcoming fundraising event ‘Clothed in Cullman’ in May
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman non-profit Curt’s Closet will be hosting its annual luncheon and silent auction fundraiser, Clothed in Cullman, on Saturday, May 7 at Loft 212.
With doors slated to open at 11:00 a.m. to allow attendees ample time to survey and bid on...
Hanceville’s youngest anglers gather at Veterans Park for Kids Fish-O-Rama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans Park in Hanceville hosted day two of its annual community fishing event on Saturday, this time hosting the Kids Fish-O-Rama. The small city nestled in southern Cullman County is known for prioritizing events which cater to its youngest residents.
Gazing out...
Good Hope’s Allie Sartin awarded inaugural City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its final April meeting Monday night and before reading a pair of ordinances and appointing someone to the Alcohol Review Committee, they presented their first-ever City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship to a local student....
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent to Cullman Regional Medical Center, earlier this spring.
Enthusiastic about the potential impact of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy among the...
Cullman City Council welcomes state basketball champion Bearcats, approves funding agreement for industrial park improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed the Cullman High School Bearcats basketball team, recent Alabama 6A state champions, pausing the meeting for photos and presenting each player a trophy on behalf of the city.
“Guys, we couldn’t be more proud...
Obituary: Angela Faye McConnell
Angela Faye McConnell, age 42, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Angela was born August 18, 1979 to Shelia Sandifer and Tony McConnell.
Angela is survived by her daughter: Tilly Olszowka; her mother: Shelia Sandifer; her grandmother: Barbara McConnell; her stepfather:...
Obituary: Timothy Scott Naler
Memorial service for Timothy Scott Naler, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s tennis wins 4th straight ACCC Tournament title; Women’s tennis finishes ACCC runner-up; No. 3 Softball & Baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s tennis program is the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion for the fourth consecutive season.
The Lions swept through the ACCC Tournament in Mobile over the weekend, remaining undefeated against all conference opponents during the regular and postseason.
Wallace State freshman Ryan...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 21
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1141reckless endangerment; Danes Ln.theft of property; CR 1711
April 22
domestic...
Obituary: Hazel Ester Haynes
Graveside service for Hazel Ester Haynes, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Good Hope Cemetery with Chris Godbee officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Ms. Haynes passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022,...
Roads and parking areas at Lake Guntersville State Park paved with longer-lasting asphalt made from recycled tires
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday showed off newly resurfaced roads and parking areas at Lake Guntersville State Park paved with asphalt made with materials from items...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
John Wesley Shear, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Shear underwent serious surgery on Monday.
Herman Plunkett has been elected president of the West Point Sportsman Club. Clyde Walraven is vice-president and secretary-treasurer is D.M. Eddleman.
Theaun Cheatwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Cheatwood...
Obituary: Jimmie Alexander Wallace
Jimmie Alexander Wallace, age 74, of Crane Hill formerly of Hueytown passed away on April 21, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 7, 1947 in Bessemer, Alabama. Jimmie worked at ACIPCO for 40 years. He loved to deal with...
Obituary: Richard Cooper
Richard Cooper, age 61, of Hanceville passed away on April 22, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1961 in Bessemer, Alabama to Willie B. Cooper and Dorothy Fay Knight Cooper. Richard was the owner of Cooper Asphalt Paving...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Warriors punch ticket to postseason with 2-0 win over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back on the field Saturday afternoon for a rematch with Brewer and after falling to the Lady Patriots 3-2 earlier in the week, the Lady Warriors bounced back with a 2-0 win to secure...
Veterans Park in Hanceville hosts Senior Fish-O-Rama event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s Seniors Fish-O-Rama was held Friday at Veterans Park under a bright blue Alabama sky. With registration underway at 7:30 a.m. the participants dropped their lines at 8:00 a.m. hoping to bring home the trophy for biggest catch...
Cullman County Home Builders Association raises money for local student scholarship fund
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Home Builders Association hosted a fundraiser benefiting their scholarship fund for local county students. Serving up plates of Cajun smoked chicken with all the trimmings, over 300 tickets sold easily before the doors opened at...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team placed 1st in Division III which is comprised of 1A-4A schools. Team members are Logan Lisle, Brady Cleek, Luke Brown,...
Hank’s Sports Bar officially opens at Rumors Deli location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest watering hole, Hank’s Sports Bar, located in the Rumors Deli location, is officially open for business after holding a successful soft opening for members of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce Monday night. Attendees enjoyed menu items, including smash burgers,...
Obituary: Mary Lucille Wear Schlosser
Mary Lucille Wear Schlosser, “Mary Lu,” age 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.Mary Lu was first and foremost a loving mother and nana, and a Christian. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and most of all, doting on her grandson.Mary Lu grew up...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman handles Shades Valley to advance; round 1 scoring recap
IRONDALE, Ala. – It’s been a while since the last time it happened, but the Bearcats were on the road for the opening round of the state playoffs Friday night, looking to take two from Shades Valley. Cullman punched its ticket back to the...
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
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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...
