Obituary: Robin Kay Quick
Funeral service for Robin Kay Quick, 52, of Hanceville will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday...
Obituary: Carolyn Sue Carden
Carolyn Sue Carden, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Carolyn was born January 28, 1954 in Blountsville, Alabama...
Obituary: Mavery Evelyn Edgeworth
Mavery Evelyn Edgeworth, age 91, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Mavery was born July 8, 1930 in Cullman...
Obituary: Alfie Mae Smith
Alfie Mae Smith, 84, of Double Springs entered into rest on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Alfie was...
Obituary: Mabel Jemmelee Binegar
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mabel Jemmelee Binegar, 69, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Binegar family.
Mrs....
Obituary: Kenneth Dan Martin
Funeral service for Kenneth Dan Martin, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Freewill...
Obituary: Sabine Parmley
Sabine Parmley, age 54, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Sabine was born June 26, 1967 in Amberg, Germany.
Sabine was...
Obituary: Joshua Drake
Funeral service for Joshua Drake, 39, of Falkville will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville planned for January and February
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature...
Dreher’s plays host to Chamber event ‘Burgers and Brews’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While...
Obituary: Gail Rains Thompson
Memorial service for Gail Rains Thompson, age 85, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors edge Fairview 45-44 in 2OT, Aggies pull away to down West Point 55-42
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night and both games...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont rallies to top East Lawrence 54-50 in OT, Eagles collect 1st win of season 56-42
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted East Lawrence for a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Lady Eagles...
Obituary: Ray Douglas Parrott
Ray Douglas Parrott passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born January 3, 1936 to Robert and Delma Parrott.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Gail Rains Thompson
Memorial service for Gail Rains Thompson, age 85, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church...
Obituary: Willie Eugene Riley
Willie Eugene Riley, 55, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born November 29, 1966, to Clarence Willie and Eva...
Arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Dorothy Faye Arndt
Dorothy Faye Arndt, age 89, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dorothy was born August 13, 1932 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: David Paul Duval
David Paul Duval, 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs, Alabama.
David...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office thanks this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo sponsors at Sponsorship Dinner Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the...
Arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: 5 local squads ranked in 1st ASWA poll
CULLMAN, Ala. – This season’s first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll is out, and five local teams earned a spot in the rankings. On...
Seven Wallace State Community College students named recipients of Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has seven students who have earned the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Associations (AAMA) scholarship through a partnership with...
Meek High School receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School has been officially recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school was presented with a 2020...
Making the highway safer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s interstate highways are known to be among the busiest thoroughfares in the nation for human trafficking, but a coalition including...
Obituary: Ember Lynn Duncan-Crook
Ember Lynn Duncan-Crook, age 5 months, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Ember was born June 21, 2021.Ember is survived...
Obituary: Richard L. Kitchens
A graveside service for Richard L. Kitchens of Gardendale will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 10 at Sandlin Chapel Cemetery in Bremen, AL. Visitation...
Obituary: Violet Putman Reid
Violet Putman Reid, 78, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on December 1, 2021, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL to be with her Lord...
Obituary: Josephine Vaughn Methvin
Josephine Vaughn Methvin, age 72, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Josephine was born January 28, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA.
She...
Arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton Town Council discusses senior center funding concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council, on Monday evening, in old business, looked at a sample sign provided by Ron Gither with LED...
Holly Pond says farewell to Town Clerk Linda Pope
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening said an official farewell to long-time Town Clerk Linda Pope, who has...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies top Guntersville 49-48 in OT, Aggies fall to Wildcats 66-45
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview tipped off area play at home Tuesday night as they hosted Guntersville in a pair of huge games. In a classic back-and-forth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops area matchups to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrival Winston County High School Yellow Jackets on a brisk Tuesday evening at Allen Stephenson Gym. The Jackets were not...
Obituary: Almond Ray Woods
Almond Ray Woods, 69, of Vinemont, entered into rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.
Almond was born on July 24, 1952 in...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Nathan Self
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Nathan Self of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James Larry Brogdon
James Larry Brogdon, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, December 5, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born April 13,...
Obituary: Betty Sue Brooks
Betty Sue Brooks, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Betty was born April 18, 1932.
Betty is survived by...
Arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harris family organizes memorial fund for Marc Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of...
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast With Santa fundraiser thanks sponsors for successful turnout
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m....
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11...
Obituary: Harold Young
Harold Young, 70, of Double Springs entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home in Haleyville, Alabama surrounded by his family.
Harold...
Obituary: Elizabeth T. Burns
Graveside service for Elizabeth T. Burns, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Cullman City Cemetery.Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arley Senior Center Christmas party taking place Dec. 6
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center will be holding a bingo, potluck and silent auction Christmas party at the Arley Fire Department on...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co. location
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take place this Saturday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at AHSAA State Championships in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School swim team competed at this weekend’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University. Among the 10 qualifying...
Obituaries: Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams, age 78, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Wayne was born June 18, 1943 in Crane Hill...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church (Update)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope...
Vinemont council approves zoning variance
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont called a Public Hearing Tuesday evening to discuss a request for a zoning variance for properties at...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank...
Obituary: Ricky Allen Fanning
Funeral services for Ricky Allen Fanning of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Dorthie Irine McFadden
Funeral service for Dorthie Irine McFadden, 85, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox
Memorial service for Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox, 74, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 at Fairview West Baptist Church...
Obituary: Frances LD Doss Tidwell
Frances LD Doss Tidwell, 81, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home in Bear Creek.
Frances was born on...
Obituary: Doris Louise Hollaway
Graveside service for Doris Louise Hollaway, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Center Grove Cemetery,...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Friday night matchups with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Redding named 5A Coach of the Year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a...
Obituary: Edwin Richard Sharpton
Edwin Richard Sharpton, 87, of Logan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1934...
Obituary: Sherrill Kay Chaviers
Funeral service for Sherrill Kay Chaviers, 67, of Baileyton, will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Betty Jean Burden
Betty Jean Burden, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Betty was born August 29, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama.Betty...
Obituary: Jeannette Thomas
Funeral services for Jeannette Thomas of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Scott Arnold will...
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools shares their December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Tuesday, they shared...
National Wild Turkey Federation donates $122,000 for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $122,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps area openers against Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs top Oakwood Academy at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both...
Obituary: Heather Nicole Aaron
Heather Nicole Aaron, 41, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed from this life on December 2, 2021, at Cullman
Regional Medical. Mrs. Aaron was born March 7,...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson
Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson, age 76, of Warrior, Alabama, passed from this life to her new life in heaven on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
She...
Obituary: H. L. Estes
H. L. Estes, 83, of Brooksville, MS passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Garden Hill Assisted Living, Columbus, MS.
Mr. Estes was born on...
Obituary: Ted W. Mauldin
Ted W. Mauldin, age 75, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ted was born April 19, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Sandy Miller
A graveside service for Sandy Miller of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Wayne Wisener...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec. 8-9
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season....
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 54th Class features 6 of 8 selectees with strong AHSAA ties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick GMC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building,...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of...
Obituary: Donald Lee O’Hara
Memorial service is incomplete for Donald Lee O’Hara, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the O'Hara Family.
Mr. O’Hara passed away Saturday,...
Obituary: Pamela Jo Murphy
Pamela Jo Murphy, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, at her residence in Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her two daughters: Christal...
Obituary: Pauline Dooley Baughn
Pauline Dooley Baughn, 98, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, December 4,...
Obituary: Phillip Todd Wolff
Funeral Service for Phillip Todd Wolff, age 57, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Franklin Ratliff
James Franklin Ratliff, age 82, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. James was born July 13, 1939 to Thursa M....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison’s Smothers signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for 2nd consecutive season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies collect road wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night, but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies and Lady Aggies came...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats top Madison Academy in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Cullman varsity squads hosted their first home games of the season against Madison Academy Tuesday night and both of them...
Obituary: Randy Dale Ray
Randy Dale Ray, age 53, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Randy was born October 19, 1968 in Hartselle, Alabama...
Obituary: Sherry Yarbrough Kinney
Visitation for Sherry Yarbrough Kinney, age 64, of Cullman, will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Cullman...
Obituary: Jan Terry
Jan Terry, age 59, of Moulton, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Jan was born September 24, 1962 in Decatur Alabama to...
Obituary: Marc Edward Harris
Funeral service for Marc Edward Harris, age 52, of Fairview, will be on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
