PREP FOOTBALL: West Point blows past Crossville 43-6
WEST POINT, Ala. – After collecting a 14-6 win on the road over Hayden last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to host Crossville in their homecoming matchup. The Warriors built a big lead early in the opening quarter and kept...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights hang on to defeat Pell City 17-6
ARAB, Ala. – After handline Brewer last week, Arab returned to its home field Friday night for regional showdown against Pell City. An early safety gave the Knights an edge over early and their performance on the defensive side of the ball kept the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Tarrant 59-6
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Tarrant Wildcats made the trip to Holly Pond to face The Broncos. It was a beautiful night for football at Thomas Michelfelder field and Head Coach Mark Cornelius had his Broncos well prepared for the game.
Holly Pond received the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman edges Decatur at home 17-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After hammering Mars Hill on their home field last week, the Bearcats were back in Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for a regional matchup against the Decatur Red Raiders. Cullman jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but the Decatur battled...
Obituary: Donna Miller
Donna Miller, 68, of Baileyton, passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born March 13, 1953, in Talladega to Edward Barnes and Eva Odessa Matson Ledlow.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a medical...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Jetton
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Jetton, 84, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 at Corinth West First Congregational Methodist with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Reverends Ronnie Jetton, Harold Widener and Steven Link will be officiating.
The family will receive friends...
Obituary: Bobby Lee Walker
Bobby Lee Walker, 72, of the Black Pond Community, entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on June 21, 1949 in Jasper, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Hillard Brannon
Hillard Brannon, 81, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital.
Hillard was born on October 10, 1939 in Addison, Alabama. Hillard loved classic cars, his family and working on his cattle farm. He was a workaholic who loved...
Matthew McFall named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Matthew McFall has been named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer for the Division of Information Technology.
McFall comes to Wallace State after leading Jacksonville State University’s Technology Support Department (within the Division of Information Technology) as director for nearly...
Arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2021. 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
September 30
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 1st Ave. SW
Arrests
September...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman girls, boys place 1st, 2nd at Bearcats Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team hosted 14 league schools last night in the annual Bearcat Invitational meet at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center. The CHS girls' team finished first overall, and the guys' team finished second behind Scottsboro. Throughout the meet's 22...
Woman walking along roadway arrested on drug charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Oneonta woman was arrested on Tuesday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office while she was walking along a major roadway with meth on her person.
Tonya Michelle Webb, 42, of Oneonta, was located by sheriff’s deputies walking on County Road 222...
Cullman Police Department to host 2021 Trunk or Treat event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced they would be having their 2021 Truck or Treat Halloween event on October 27 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said they are very excited to be teaming up with Merchants...
Wallace State awarded $2.1 million Title III grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College was awarded a five-year $2.1 million Title III grant by the U.S. Department of Education that will enhance student success through Pathways Linking U to Success (PLUS).
Project PLUS is geared to helping students complete a certificate or...
Cullman Airport $4 million runway under construction; scheduled to be completed by Dec. 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport started a $4 million runway project on Sept 1 which is slated to be finished this December.
Airport Manager Ben Harrison said this project has been in the making for the last seven years, along with other projects that...
Obituary: Edna Earle Hicks
A graveside service for Edna Earle Hicks will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Duck River Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating.
Mrs. Hicks was born on October 30, 1930 to William and Lorene (Phillips) Holcombe in Cullman County, Alabama....
Obituary: Rubel “Ruby” Peoples Morrow
Rubel "Ruby" Peoples Morrow, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Ruby was born February 18, 1943 in Hamilton, Alabama to Oliver Thomas and Minnie Mae Cooper Peoples.
Ruby is survived by her sister: Janice Peoples Clark; her brother: Mickey...
Obituary: Mary Lenning
Funeral service for Mary Lenning, age 75, of Arab, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Keith Hodges officiating and burial at Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,...
Obituary: Aleisha Danielle Bishop
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Aleisha Danielle Bishop, 35, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Aleisha passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born October 7, 1985 to Larry Daniel Robinson and Leisha...
Obituary: Donald Lee Sharp
Funeral services for Donald Lee Sharp of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Edwin Hays and Tom Richter will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00...
Obituary: Ernest Leroy Reddick
Ernest Leroy Reddick, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Ernest was born September 7, 1928 in Chipley, Florida.
Ernest is survived by his wife: Joan G. Reddick; his daughter: Caroline Ann Reddick (Tom) Lawson; his son: Allen Hilliard Reddick...
Obituary: Manuel L. “Shorty” Brown
Funeral service for Manuel L. “Shorty” Brown, 81, of Cullman will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery, with Reverends Steve Rodgers and John Garrison officiating. Visitation will be at the...
Hanceville man arrested for child porn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday the arrest of a local man for possession of child pornography.
Cullman County Investigators worked with the national task force, ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children), to investigate reports of cyber crimes.
This investigation led to...
Restoring Women: recovery group shares stories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach Inc. is defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and its surrounding areas since 2011.” The program graduated 10 participants in 2020 and looks forward to reporting more success...
Arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 27
burglary; illegal possession of prescription drugs; unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 1058harassment; Brooklyn Rd.assault;...
Mayor proclaims October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in tragedy. To demonstrate support for the many families in our community who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the month of October 2021, “Pregnancy and Infant...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 29
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 45 COVID positive patients, six of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing. Everyone should continue to follow precautions to...
Miss Wallace State, Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen crowned
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College crowned its 2022 Miss Wallace State and the 2022 Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Anna Lucas, 23, of Birmingham was crowned Miss Wallace State 2022 and was awarded the Beautiful Hearts Scholarship presented by...
The people behind the Hay People
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullmanites mark the times with colorful mums around downtown, and the annual appearance of the hay people is a public reminder that Oktoberfest is almost here. The two practices share a common origin.
In 1999, Cullman residents Pat and Philip...
Good Hope City Council passes 2022 budget at Monday meeting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope had a full agenda at its Monday night city council meeting. The council passed its FY2022 budget of $3.1 million including a 3% pay increase for the city’s employees. The budget projects an income of...
Obituary: Felton Sams
Funeral services for Felton Sams, 81, of Cullman will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Bible Based Church Cemetery.
Felton was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church for 30 years...
Obituary: Crysta Rosalie Shaw
Crysta Rosalie Shaw, age 2, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Miss Crysta was born on May 18, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tammy Sue Matchen
Tammy Sue Matchen, 56, of Baileyton, died Friday, September 24, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother: Shirley Jean Matlock Tammy is survived by her daughter: Shelby Matchen (Andrew); granddaughter: Parker Rae Eudy; sisters: Christi Simmons (Mike), Teri Hale (Mike) and Letha Sandlin...
Arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2021. 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
September 23
third-degree burglary; person; Dripping Springs Rd. NW; miscellaneous;...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for more eligible persons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster dose is now authorized for many people who previously received the two-dose Pfizer vaccine and are at least six months past completion of the primary...
Cullman Electric Cooperative host 85th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted its 85th annual meeting Saturday morning at Northbrook Baptist Church. Though the crowd on hand was small due to the cancellation of the usual activities and entertainment, thanks to mail-in voting and registration, more than 5,400 members...
Wallace State PTK event fills shelves in student food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Organizers of the Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were pleased with the outcome and turnout for its 5K Miles for Meals Run, Walk, Give event held earlier this month.
Around 40 participants...
Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. Individuals should be 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medications and experience symptom improvement before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local squads preparing for critical region games
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first half of the regular season behind us, every game becomes more important each week and this week is loaded with important regional matchups for all of our local teams. Fairview, Good Hope, Addison and Vinemont will be on...
Cullman’s Oktoberfest starts Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thursday evening, Cullman will kick off its 40th Oktoberfest at the Festhalle, tapping the kegs, striking up the band and kicking off the city’s biggest celebration. But what is Oktoberfest, and why does Cullman observe it?
On Oct. 12, 1510, the...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting Manufacturing Day Industry Panel & Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a Manufacturing Day Industry Panel and Networking Event on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Bailey Center Auditorium.
Representatives from local manufacturers will discuss advanced...
Obituary: Billy Wayne “Cotton” Starnes
Funeral services for Billy Wayne “Cotton” Starnes will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County. Reverend Tony Hitt will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. -...
Obituary: Oliver Edwin Duke
A graveside service for Oliver Edwin Duke of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Tim Junkins will be officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Duke was born on April 22, 1934 to...
Obituary: Carrie Lee Swann
Funeral services for Carrie Lee Swann of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Valley View Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Reverend Philip Starnes will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00...
Obituary: Toni Taylor Ramage
Graveside service for Toni Taylor Ramage will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ramage family.
Arrests and incidents reported September 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 28, 2021. 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
September 27
fourth-degree theft of property; person; 3rd Ave. NE;...
UPDATE: Deceased man found in Cullman storage unit identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - A deceased man was found in the Denson Avenue storage units in Cullman late on Tuesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the man as Lawrence Rodney Balduf Jr., 40, from Cordova. It was reported that the man had been staying...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies preparing to make playoff push
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Halfway through the 2021 season, Fairview has found itself in a very familiar spot with a chance to host the first round of the playoffs on the line going into this week’s game at Boaz. Let’s take a look at what...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 28 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 13 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, September 28, according to the latest school attendance data.East Elementary School reported four positive student cases, West Elementary...
Cullman County and City School students honor former Vinemont teacher Savanna Davis Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A sea of red entrenched students across both City and County schools of Cullman today as they stood together to mourn the loss of one of their own, Savanna Terry Davis of Vinemont Elementary School. Posts across social media and...
Cullman City Council passes $182 million 2022 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved its fiscal year 2022 budget totalling $182,221,169 in projected expenses with equivalent revenues. The grand total almost doubled last year’s grand total of $93,833,075. The largest single operating fund, the General Fund, totaled...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman sweeps tri-match with Haleyville, Hatton
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman took on Haleyville and Hatton in a pair of non-area matches at home Monday and was able to build some momentum going into some key area contests after sweeping both the Lady Lions and the Lady Hornets 2-0.
Cullman 2 -...
Obituary: George Franklin Johnson Sr.
George Franklin Johnson Sr., age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. George was born September 7, 1928.
George was preceded in death by his sister: Alice L. Johnson; his sister: Hattie McCormick; his sister: Annie Mae Newman, his brother: James...
Obituary: Luis Angel Estrada Lopez
We’re born, we live, we pass. We all know this, but sometimes we don’t realize how short that time frame is.Four weeks ago, Grandpa was playing competitive pickleball. The following week, he got COVID-induced pneumonia. On September 8, 2021, Grandpa met Jesus face-to-face. September...
Obituary: Gregory Niles Segars
Funeral service for Gregory Niles Segars, 60, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Joppa Church of God. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be in Etha...
Obituary: Noel Reveles
Noel Reveles, 44, of Brilliant, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Northwest Medical Center.
Mr. Reveles was born on June 21, 1977 in California.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Brilliant Church of God. Brother Greg...
Obituary: Stanley Wayne “Bird” Twilley
Mr. Stanley Wayne "Bird" Twilley, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Bird was born December 18, 1950 to Alva Mae McFadden and Ozelle Bonnie Twilley.
Bird, as many knew him by, was loved by everyone, never met a stranger...
Obituary: Agnes Irene Mills
Agnes Irene Mills, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Agnes was born November 28, 1930 in Alabama.
A celebration of life visitation for Agnes will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Savanna Layne (Terry) Davis
Savanna Layne (Terry) Davis, 23, of Trinity, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Her visitation will be on Tuesday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11:00...
Arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 23
domestic violence; CR 205unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 SB rest areaharassment; Hwy. 31domestic...
Cullman Regional welcomes Endocrinologist, Lakshmi Kannan, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist, Lakshmi Kannan, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Kannan completed her medical degree at Thanjavur Medical College, and later, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia,...
Don’t let your guard down, COVID-19 continues circulating in Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - COVID-19 continues to infect persons in Alabama, with the Delta variant the predominant strain. Given that recent numbers of cases, percent positive tests and hospitalizations are decreasing, Alabamians may feel that the worst is behind us. However, the potential for this...
Work-Based Learning ready to boost employability in Cullman’s growing industries
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Work-based learning opportunities are real-time educational strategies that provide students with genuine work experience. With these opportunities, students can apply academic and technical skills while developing their employability.
Cullman County Schools’ Work Based Learning Coordinator Haynes Riddle currently has over 200...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- We are now past the halfway point of the 2021 Cullman County Youth Football season and from here on out, they'll be some huge games with playoff implications on the line. Complete focus will be needed for every team if they...
Obituary: Ronald Wesley “Runt” Thompson
Funeral service for Ronald Wesley “Runt” Thompson, 60, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Union Hill United Methodist Cemetery and Rev. Clifford Barger officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral...
Obituary: Rhonda Marie Swann
Funeral services for Rhonda Marie Swann of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend Clay Tankersley will officiate. Visitation for the public will be from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m....
Obituary: Patricia Ann Creel
Patricia Ann Creel, 74, of Baileyton, passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born at home in Baileyton on September 24, 1947, to Lewis and Naomi McGriff Camp.
Mrs. Creel worked as an insurance clerk at Woodland Hospital for 33 years. After her retirement,...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950:
A couple of bootleggers made the mistake of driving with lights too dim. When officers stopped the vehicle to investigate the lights, they smelled a strong odor of “corn whiskey.” Officers found 29 gallons of Wildcat whiskey.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holcomb’s house and all...
Revenue commissioner announces changes for October and in 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Office of Revenue Commission announced big changes coming for Cullman in regard to tags, decals and stickers beginning October 1, 2021.
Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham said the State of Alabama is making numerous changes in tags for 2022, including truck and...
Obituary: James “PawPete” Whaley
Funeral service for James “PawPete” Whaley, 82, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Mt. Joy Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m, Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church. Bro. Steve Rodgers, Bro. Charlie Pierce and...
Obituary: Marion Louie Jochum Jr.
In loving memory of Marion Louie Jochum Jr.
Mr. Jochum passed September 20, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born in Cullman County February 19, 1962 to Ethelene Powell and the late Louie Martini Jochum.
He was a man of all trades; he worked in the...
Tuesday Storytime at the library teaches participants finer points in counting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each Tuesday, there is a storytime held at 10:00 a.m. at the Cullman County Public Library. This week, guest speaker Ms. Suhana read books “1, 2, Buckle My Shoes” by Anna Grossnickle Hines and “1, 2, 3 Thanksgiving!” by W. Nikola-Lisa...
CCSO receives $2500 from Cullman County Industrial Development Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) presented a check on Friday to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Cullman County IDA, $2,500 was donated to the CCSO to support the special projects fund.
“The money will help special needs children...
Local man named ‘Operator of the Year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man and Fairview High graduate was recently named National Operator of the Year due to the success of the Havoline Xpress Lube business he operates.
Jason and Crystal Berry, of Joppa, currently own two Havoline Xpress Lube businesses--one in Cullman...
UPDATE: Huntsville man arrested for 18 counts of child porn in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man who was arrested on Friday for 18 counts of child pornography charges, was revealed to be a UAH professor, and more charges have been added to the count.
According to a press release from Cullman County District Attorney Wilson...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope holds off Addison 13-8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Addison Bulldogs for its homecoming game at lovely James W. Shabel Field on an absolutely gorgeous Friday night for football. The Raiders wouldn't allow the visiting Bulldogs to spoil their fun as the home team came away...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Falkville 49-7
FALKVILLE, Ala. – After dropping a region matchup to Aliceville at home last week, Cold Springs hit the road for a non-region game against the Blue Devils of Falkville. The Eagles fell behind early and couldn’t keep pace with the Blue Devils throughout the...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Hayden on the road 14-6
HAYDEN, Ala. -- On a gorgeous fall night, the West Point Warriors traveled down I-65 to take on the Hayden Wildcats at Robert Reid Stadium. Both teams were coming off disappointing losses from the previous week, but West Point’s defense stepped up and powered...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab picks up 49-13 homecoming win over Brewer
ARAB, Ala. -- It was homecoming night for the Arab Knights as they looked to extend their winning streak to four against the visiting Brewer Patriots. The Knights forced three turnovers and their offense was firing on all cylinders, leading to a 49-13 win...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville earns 26-13 win at Locust Fork
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After falling to region and county rival Good Hope last week, Hanceville hit the road again this week for a non-region matchup at Locust Fork. Points were hard to come by early in this one, but the Bulldogs found their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman dominates No. 1 Mars Hill 49-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned to Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night and after celebrating homecoming throughout the week, the celebration continued on the field against Mars Hill. The ‘Cats dominated the top-ranked 2A Panthers 49-7 to improve to 4-2 on the season...
Obituary: Patsy Jean Fields
Patsy Jean Fields, 59, of Vinemont, AL passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include three sons: James (Brandi) Fields, Christopher (Rebecca) Fields and Brian Fields; daughter: Melissa (Roland) Barger; seven grandchildren: Jaydlan and Easton Fields, Samuel and Wyatt...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Humphrey
Jonathan Lee Humphrey, age 44, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jonathan was born July 15, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Jonathan is survived by his wife: Amanda Dawn Jacobs Humphrey; sons: Brady Humphrey, Ethan Jacobs and...
Obituary: Billy Joe Hall
Billy Joe Hall, 76, of Cullman, passed away on September 24, 2021. He was born July 1, 1942, in Marshall County to Ramey and Era Erdie Johnston Hall.
Bill was a member of the Fairview Class of 1960. He married his best friend, Jo Ann,...
Obituary: Bethany Deanne Lamar
Bethany Deanne Lamar, 47, of Hanceville passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ms. Lamar was born October 10, 1973 to Robert David and Sherry Dianne Doyle Lamar. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Craig Brooks
Craig Brooks, 57, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born October 9, 1963.
Mr. Brooks is preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Gertrude Brooks.
He is survived by his sons: Daniel Brooks and Heath Brooks; brothers: David and Sylvia...
Local military hero honored at ceremony Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. - An American hero was honored Friday morning at a ceremony held at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. United States Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Patrick Grey recently returned from Afghanistan after working tirelessly in the efforts to evacuate the remaining...
Arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2021. 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
September 22
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
Patricia South honored after retiring from 32 years with ALEA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The commission meeting room was standing room only Tuesday as friends and colleagues came to congratulate Patricia “Trish” South on her retirement after 32 years of service with the ALEA Driver’s License Division. She was presented with several plaques and certificates...
Two women arrested for drug trafficking following traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women from neighboring states were arrested in Cullman County following a traffic stop on Tuesday according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
ALEA officials said following the traffic stop of a 2012 Hyundai Sonata for speeding and improper lane usage, troopers...
Obituary: Nicholas DeWitt Pinkard
Graveside service for Nicholas DeWitt Pinkard, 41, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Center Point Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Jessie Lee Logan
Jessie Lee Logan, age 73, of Arab died Saturday, September 18, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter: Deborah McBride (Eric); son, Michael King; grandchildren: Rickie McBride, Travis McBride, Christian King, Olivia Jordan and Morgan Jordan and her great-grandchildren: Donny McBride, Brantley McBride and Madalyn...
Obituary: Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders
Gary Ray “Big 10” Anders, 64, of Addison, entered into rest on September 23, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Anders was born on January 17, 1957 in Haleyville.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Addison Church of...
Registration still available for upcoming ‘Book It’ 5k Run
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5k Run/ Walk and One Mile Fun Run beginning this Friday, Sept. 24- 30. Registration online at https://www.ccpls.com; $25 for the 5k and $15 for the...
Arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 20
theft of property; Hwy. 278 Wtheft of property; CR 1635theft of property; CR 1371theft...
Four Cullman residents arrested for public intoxication
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 18, four Cullman residents on a golf cart were pulled over by a Cullman County Sheriff’s deputy travelling down CR 1435, though they were originally spotted traveling down Eva Road in Cullman.
The CCSO...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman hosts Tuesday meet with Athens, Florence
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team returned home for its final sprint format meet of the season Tuesday night and had another great performance against Florence and Athens. Bearcat swimmers collected 14 new personal best times, numerous top finishes, and two new school...
Cullman Regional earns national recognition for efforts to improve stroke and cardiovascular treatment
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards, one of which has been awarded to the hospital for three consecutive years. The awards recognize Cullman Regional for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure stroke and cardiovascular patients receive the...
Cullman County Commission passes county FY2022 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed the county’s FY2022 budget at their meeting Tuesday evening. The $67.4 million budget prioritizes “roads, revitalizing the pay scale for county employees to try to recruit and retain the best employees we can, and a plan...
Obituary: Teresa Darline Culver
Memorial service for Teresa Darline Culver, 64, of Cullman will be Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Culver family.
Mrs. Culver passed from this life on September 21, 2021...
