ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months...
Dinner on First—a night to remember
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST)...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers and administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr....
Obituary: Chester Fallin Jr.
Chester Fallin Jr., age 61, of Hanceville, passed away on May 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through...
Paws for Mental Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman and Madison County-based mental health service Wellstone is celebrating Mental Health Month, and the organization is calling on our animal...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted rapist Joshua Kane Smith
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Joshua Kane Smith was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Circuit Judge...
Mental Health Awareness Month – you are NOT alone
CULLMAN, Ala. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With millions of Americans fighting mental illness publicly or suffering in silence, the fight to...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes spring game over East Lawrence 25-7
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A East Lawrence Eagles at hot and muggy A.G. Hicks Stadium and as in all Spring Games the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hosts spring matchup against Priceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Priceville Bulldogs for this year’s spring game Friday night and the Raiders mounted a late comeback effort to...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Turner
No services are planned at this time for Michael Wayne Turner, 57, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family.
Michael passed...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Minnie Beth Breakey
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Minnie Beth Breakey, 69, of Falkville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Breakey family.
Mrs. Breakey...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Norman
Funeral service for Jerry Lee Norman, age 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Loreen Bice
Loreen Bice, age 94, of Clincho, Virginia formerly of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: Wayne Miles
Wayne Miles, age 88, of Eldridge, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on November 11, 1933 in Eldridge,...
Motorcycle crash south of Dodge City results in fatality
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Friday, May 20, has claimed the life of a Remlap man.
Dustin Chase...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
ADEM installs sea turtle sculpture at Grand Bay Welcome Center to highlight ‘Help Keep Our Waters Clean’ project
MOBILE, Ala. – As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s bio-rich watersheds free of litter that...
Obituary: Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier
Nicholas James Dewayne Frazier, age 37, of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Nicholas was born on October...
Obituary: Dorothy Ellen Thomas
Funeral services for Dorothy Ellen Thomas of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Patrick...
Obituary: Jerry H. Sullins
Jerry H. Sullins, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was 70 years old. Mr. Sullins was born December 4,...
Cullman County Commission meets and agrees to split online sales tax revenue with schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse with a hefty agenda to review.
Resolution 2022-37: Revenue...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
The Town of Arley prepares for 49th Annual Arley Day festival taking place May 21
ARLEY, Ala. - The Town of Arley’s 49th Annual Arley Day community festival will be Saturday, May 21. The all-day event will last from...
Jerome Flanigan, convicted for reckless manslaughter in 2016, out on five-year probation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Flanigan, convicted of reckless manslaughter in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements, was released from prison yesterday after serving four...
Hanceville City Council honors Math Team and announces kiddie pool to open this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council held their meeting on Monday with all council members present.
The council began by honoring the Hanceville High School...
Multiple arrested across the county on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. – CCSO deputies went to a residence in the Vinemont area on Thursday, May 12 in an attempt to serve a warrant. Zackary...
Obituary: Jimmie Lou Gable
Jimmie Lou Gable, 88, of Cullman, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 20,...
Obituary: Linda Faye Townsend Facciuolo
Linda Faye Townsend Facciuolo, age 74, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born on August 27,...
Obituary: Bettie Sue Henderson Valenti
Bettie Sue Henderson Valenti, 75, of Harpersville, Alabama, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home surrounded...
Obituary: Marlene Miller Pigg
Marlene Miller Pigg, 60, of Addison, passed away May 17, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital.
She was born September 4, 1961 to Johnny B. Miller and...
Obituary: Stephen Thomas Tice
Stephen Thomas Tice, age 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Stephen was born November 17, 1961 in Huntsville,...
Obituary: Delwyn Geree Baker
Delwyn Geree Baker, age 77, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Delwyn was born July 5, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama...
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point’s postseason run ends with 9-4 loss to Hayden
OXFORD, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors spent their Wednesday competing in this year’s 5A State Softball Tournament at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County Schools, Cullman County Commission reach online sales tax revenue agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and the Cullman County Commission have reached a revenue sharing agreement that will provide additional funding for future...
Berlin Town Council aids local business, approves new home construction
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved up to $17,000 in economic development assistance and financial incentives to help Berlin...
St. Paul’s alumni gather for Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held their Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction on Saturday evening at Terri Pines Country...
Summertime fun hits Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is getting ready for summer with a calendar full of events for everyone’s enjoyment.
Kicking off the entertainment...
PREP SOCCER: Harbin stepping down as Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala. — After spending 12 seasons at the helm of Cullman’s Men’s varsity soccer program, Head Coach Casey Harbin is stepping aside. Harbin...
Obituary: Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove
Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab in Hanceville, AL. She was 88.
Funeral...
Obituary: Norma Lee Pruitt
Norma Lee Pruitt, 52, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Monday, May 16, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Norma was born on June 21,...
Obituary: Paul Richard Jones
Paul Richard Jones, 72, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on May 16, 2022 at his home.
Paul was born on May 1, 1950 in...
Obituary: Ricky Roger Garrison
Ricky Roger Garrison, 67, of Double Springs, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.
He was born on July 24, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama. Rick...
Cullman City Schools names new principals for CHS, CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named the new principals who will take over at Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Baker sets school Decathlon record, locals compete at State Heptathlon and Decathlon in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Heptathlon and Decathlon officially wrapped up at Hoover High School Tuesday night after two days of competition...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball’s season ends at 34-22; Golf teams wrap up at respective national championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end on Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament after stringing together...
Guest Editorial: Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces report of April 2022 Grand Jury
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its April 2022 term, the Grand Jury of Cullman County issued felony and misdemeanor indictments in 257 cases with a...
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville wreck leaves man injured
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - According to the Hanceville Police Department, around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, a motorcycle passed a sitting patrol vehicle at excess speeds...
Touch A Truck event brings families from all over the county to Cullman County Fairgrounds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch A Truck, hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative, took place at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00...
Happy Homes hosts Annual Community Appreciation at Festhalle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Happy Homes Real Estate, with lifelong Cullman resident Wes Warren at the helm, hosted the citizens of Cullman to their yearly...
The Klein Building renovations to honor Klein family and history
CULLMAN, Ala. - The historic Klein Dairy building, previously a creamery and ice cream shop, was established in Cullman in 1948 by Charles Klein...
Obituary: Laura Elizabeth Baxter
Laura Elizabeth Baxter, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born December 6, 1992 to Mildred Gayle Wilson and Mackie...
Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Cordes
Charles “Charlie” Cordes, age 91, of Bremen, passed away on May 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jasper, Alabama on June...
Obituary: Joseph Lynn Copeland
Joseph Lynn Copeland, 81, of Arley, passed from this life May 16, 2022. He was born November 22, 1940. A private memorial service will...
Obituary: Roger Leon Prestridge
Roger Leon Prestridge, 77 of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Florence, Alabama.
Roger was born on December 25, 1944 in...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Hudson
Jimmy Dale Hudson age 67 of Vinemont, AL. died Sunday May 15, 2022.
Jimmy was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death...
Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors ready to battle at State Tournament
OXFORD, Ala. – This season has been one to remember for the West Point Lady Warriors. They collected their eighth consecutive Cullman County Championship...
Cullman VFW plans active approach to Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the leadup to Memorial Day on May 30, Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 has a full slate of...
As infant formula shortage continues, Alabama pediatricians advise against diluting infant formula
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- News reports abound about the current shortage of infant formula facing families across the nation and in Alabama, due to supply...
Obituary: Carl “Skip” Davis
Carl "Skip" Davis, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born, September 23, 1956 to...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle School places 2nd in NASP Eastern Nationals & NASP IBO/3D Challenge; Cullman’s Bolzle, Vinemont’s Robinson claim individual titles
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Several local schools were busy at the NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville this weekend and they brought home a lot of...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1933 and 1902
From the files of 1933:
Mrs. Charles R. Watson of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosa, to William Oscar Dunlap. The wedding will...
Obituary: Linda Rena Akin
A funeral service for Linda Rena Akin of Hanceville will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at Hanceville High School Gymnasium. The burial will...
Obituary: Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood (Updated)
Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood, 85, of West Jefferson, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care.Mrs. Hood is...
Obituary: Waymon Allen Daniel
Waymon Allen Daniel, 74 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his residence.
Waymon was born on May 18, 1947 in...
HeavenLee Companion Aquamation offers alternative to flame cremation and burial for family pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amberly and Shane Lee opened HeavenLee Companion Aquamation in March of 2022 to give people a better option when faced with...
Cullman County seniors gather for some spring fun at the 2022 Senior Shindig Friday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its first Senior Shindig since the beginning of the pandemic on Friday morning at...
Lucas Rhodes: An amazing young man with a lemonade stand
CULLMAN. Ala. - “It’s amazing that all the people have come, I must say! I didn’t even know that the word would spread this...
Obituary: Carl ‘Ray’ Whaley
Funeral services for Carl “Ray” Whaley of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Shafer
Funeral service for Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Shafer, 88, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant...
Vinemont Town Council decides to hold review of progress at Vinemont Village and Vinemont Estates after a month
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town council met on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to revoke the business license for Business Resource LLC DBA...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama poultry’s environmental excellence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environmental excellence each day while meeting the...
Obituary: Donald Leroy Staudt
Donald Leroy Staudt, 76 of Priceville, entered into rest on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at his home.
Donald was born on July 28, 1945 in...
Obituary: Brenda Nelson Horn
Brenda Nelson Horn died on May 9, 2022 in Cullman, Alabama. She was 79. Brenda was an amazing person who lived life to the...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to State Tournament with 4-3 win over Ardmore
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the West Point Lady Warriors are headed to the State Tournament. West Point arrived...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Two arrested in separate incidents of possession of drug paraphernalia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Cullman man for multiple outstanding warrants on Tuesday, May 3.
Andrew Halik, 34, of Cullman...
Touch a Truck event coming to Cullman County Fairgrounds May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch a Truck is a free event hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative where businesses, local first responders and other organizations bring...
Flourish of Cullman participants celebrate graduation from eight-week cooking class with Party Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Clients from Flourish of Cullman participated in a Cooking Class at Childhaven for the last eight weeks, learning different cooking skills...
Holly Pond High School, 5th and 6th grade bands to perform at Pops in the Park event Saturday
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pops in the Park is a spring concert and community event hosted at Governor’s Park brought to the town of...
Obituary: Paul Keith “Bo” Echols
Paul Keith "Bo" Echols, age 57, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, May 9, 2022. Paul was born June 16, 1964. God has...
Obituary: Grover Richardson Blaylock
Grover Richardson Blaylock, age 61, passed away on May 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Grover was born in Birmingham, Alabama,...
Alabama’s booming catfish industry ranked #2 in U.S.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama has a reputation for cooking and serving delicious food. Barbecue, coleslaw and fried chicken are all southern staples. In the summer,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to North Regional Finals, Britton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Gardendale
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cullman Lady Bearcats and Lady Warriors of West Point were back on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in...
83rd Annual Cullman Strawberry Festival has record number of attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 7 was packed with people looking to buy farm fresh strawberries and enjoy the...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman splits opening matchups, Good Hope, Holly Pond eliminated
FLORENCE, Ala. – Three Cullman County squads were on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Tuesday to compete in this year’s North...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Healing the mind, body and soul: Manifest Yoga and Wellness holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perhaps you’ve noticed the changes to the little cinderblock building just south of Handy TV and Aaron’s Rentals on Hwy 31...
11th Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer raises funds for breast cancer research across Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 11th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament hosted by Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama is...
CCSO, CPD Tech program still down
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department utilize a computer program that compiles, stores and shares data.
According to the...
