Wallace State clears past balances for students from previous semesters to ease pandemic burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has cleared the balances of 644 students with outstanding accounts from previous semesters, forgiving more than $585,800 in student debt.
Earlier this semester, eligible students were notified that their balances had been cleared, as well as any balance-related holds removed...
Cullman Regional to host nurse recruitment event August 7 at Karma’s Coffeehouse
Cullman, Ala. — Nurses and nursing students are invited to join Cullman Regional for a Nurse Recruitment Event on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Karma’s Coffeehouse. Meet with directors and hiring managers to discuss career opportunities and learn about...
Obituary: Edna M. Cole
A visitation for Edna M. Cole, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cole was born on August 31, 1937 to Albert and Ovella (Johnson) Vaughn. She died at her residence surrounded...
Obituary: John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr., 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harden family.
Mr. Harden passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. He was born July 17, 1957 to John...
Obituary: Sara Ann Higginbotham
Funeral services for Sara Ann Higginbotham, 64, of Baileyton will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Locust Fork, AL. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00...
Obituary: Evalene L. Price
Evalene L. Price, 97, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 24, 2021 at Falkville Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Price was born on June 28, 1924. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, July 28, 2021...
Obituary: Huey Wilson Garrison
Huey Wilson Garrison, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Garrison was born on June 30, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama. Huey was a very good father and grandfather that was known to be funny and...
Obituary: Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell
Funeral services for Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell, 73, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday...
Arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 22
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 69 Nharassment; CR 601using false identity to avoid arrest;...
‘From gold arches to gold medals’: Hartselle’s Quanesha Burks’ amazing journey to the Olympics
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- The Olympics is an amazing event full of some of the world's most elite athletes who will do whatever it takes to bring home a gold medal. This year, one of those athletes is Hartselle's Quanesha Burks, who will be competing...
In Alabama, conservation Is for the birds
WASHINGTON D.C. - Whether called the Yellowhammer State or the Cotton State, an abundance of birds call the state of Alabama home. “Yellowhammer” in fact refers to the common name for the northern flicker woodpecker — which just happens to be the official state...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline for entry...
Obituary: Travis Sanford
Travis Sanford passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, May 25, 1948 in Alabama to Thomas Jefferson Sanford and Myra Dean Sanford.He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Patricia Sanford and Tommie Dean Sanford;...
Obituary: Ray Cook, Jr.
Funeral service for Ray Cook, Jr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Scott Reynolds officiating and burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr....
Obituary: Sara Gasser Bedard
Sara Gasser Bedard was a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away on July 24, 2021 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, who will continue to honor her legacy by living...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth Milligan,
Wanda Baker and Jimmy Wood,
Dottie Schlosser and Robert Bowling,
Ellen Faye Shaw and Kitty Owen,
Edna Perkins and...
9 local schools earn 2020-21 AHSAA Sportsmanship Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools were recognized at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon in Montgomery Friday and nine local schools were among this year’s winners. Cullman, West Point, Fairview, Good Hope, Vinemont, Holly Pond, Cold Springs and Meek High Schools...
Cullman’s White Willow becomes first-time winner of ‘Best in Bama’ award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman-based businesses, White Willow and Karma’s Coffeehouse, are recipients of this year’s Alabama Magazine’s “Best in Bama” awards.
White Willow owner Libby Crider spoke of the win for Best Furniture & Interiors saying, “We were just so excited to find out....
Hanceville City Council discusses preparations for upcoming music events, solutions for noise complaints
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville grew a bit as a result of Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council voted to accept 19.52 acres donated by Lillie Tucker and in a separate ordinance annexed the approximately 17-acre Ward property off of Highway 91.
The...
Hanceville City Council officially names donated land
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A generous donation of 19.52 acres of land to the City of Hanceville has recently been established by the city council as The Larry and Lillie Tucker Arboretum. The land was gifted to the city by Lillie Tucker and is located...
Obituary: Tommy Garfield Cofer
Mr. Tommy Garfield Cofer, 83, of Cullman passed from this life Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cofer family.
Mr. Cofer was born November 10, 1937 to James Edward and Mary Ellen Wyatt Cofer. He is...
Obituary: Horace “Bud” Calvin Oden
Funeral Service for Horace "Bud" Calvin Oden , age 73, of Falkville, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Dorsey Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prior to...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert on smartphones
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hailstorms and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding.
Starting July 28, the National Weather Service will better convey the...
Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders: Bobby’s Restaurant rules the roost
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution, owned by April and John Hall, is known for basketfuls of deep brown tenders covered in crunchy breading. Crinkle-cut fries,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 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
July 22
first-degree theft of property; person; cashthird-degree theft of...
Soil and Water Conservation District holds children’s presentation at Guy Hunt Library and Museum
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Soil and Water Conservation District on Thursday made a presentation for the children of Guy Hunt Library and Museum in Holly Pond on local wildlife and the tracks they leave behind. With 11 children in attendance, Soil and Water...
Princess Lillie
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving, and she smiles through everything and has since the day she was born. She has been so strong and brave...
Tyson now faces nine lawsuits over 2019 Hanceville plant spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over two years have passed since a June 6, 2019, spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville triggered a large fish kill on the Mulberry Fork that extended down to the Sipsey River in Walker County. That...
Obituary: Jacob Ryan Roberts
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jacob Ryan Roberts, 43, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Roberts family.
Jacob passed away July 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born July 9, 1978 to Jimmy Ray and Delaine...
Obituary: Lola Jane Salter
Lola Jane Salter, 87, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on July 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Salter was born on May 24, 1934. She lived in Haleyville her whole life. She loved being a wife to the love...
Obituary: James Anthony “Tony” England
James Anthony “Tony” England, age 56 of Cherokee, AL passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. England was born on March 4, 1965 in Columbia, Tennessee.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Elizabeth Howard
Funeral Service for Elizabeth Howard, age 85, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 19
domestic violence; CR 1564harassment; CR 109unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 1402theft of property;...
Cullman Florist visits essential workers for Make Someone Smile Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone Smile Week. As part of the program, which runs July 18-24, Cullman Florist and its volunteers are delivering 500 plants...
Appeals Court rejects sentence in Meeks homicide conviction
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Alabama appellate court, in a preliminary statement, upheld the conviction of Brad Meeks, 30, of Bremen, on the charge of criminally negligent homicide in the May 7, 2017, death of Curtis “Curt” James Wilson, 15, of Cullman, but rejected the...
Cullman County Commission invites Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson to speak about inclusion of Colony Town Cemetery on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Registry
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission welcomed Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson to their meeting Tuesday evening to speak about the Colony Town Cemetery’s recent listing on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Registry. At the commission’s June meeting, a proclamation was presented for the achievement,...
Obituary: McKenna Grace Sharpton
McKenna Grace Sharpton of Logan, Alabama passed away July 19, 2021 at the age of 20. She was born May 17, 2001 in Cullman to Bobby Wayne and Rhonda Hill Sharpton.
A celebration of life graveside service will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 12:00...
Obituary: Irene Fruendt
Irene Fruendt, 80, of Haleyville met her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Huntsville surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Fruendt was born on August 13, 1940 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Irene loved her husband of 49 years, Dale. She also loved...
Obituary: Teddy Russell Carter
Teddy Russell Carter, 64, of Centreville entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Bibb Medical Center.
Mr. Carter was born on March 28, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Teddy was a good husband, dad, son and brother who loved his family, especially his...
Obituary: Mia Paige Hunt
Mia Paige Hunt, age 56, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at UAB. She was born November 2, 1964, in Cullman, Alabama to Odean Garland and Doris Garland Heron.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Portia Givens.Survivors include...
Veteran Memorial: Alex J. Dillashaw
Alex J. Dillashaw was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Cullman County and lived in Garden City. His parents were Alec Monroe and Lethia Eugenia (Woodard) Dillashaw. He would register for the draft when he was 18 years old and served in World War II.
Dillashaw...
Vote ALEA for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The race is on for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to win this year’s American Association of State Troopers’ annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest,” a national contest among state law enforcement agencies.
This year’s photo submission features a 2020 Dodge Charger on...
WSCC women’s basketball players Payton Golden & Tatyanna Davis, assistant coach Hannah Nichols selected to participate at NJCAA All-Star Weekend
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s rising women’s basketball’s sophomores Payton Golden and Tatyanna Davis and Lady Lions’ assistant coach Hannah Nichols have each been selected to participate in the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Weekend,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 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
July 19
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Greenview Cir.;...
Biden administration drops Critical Race Theory from education program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall said the Biden administration decision to back away from mandating Critical Race Theory in a public school history grant program is the result of strong opposition from the American people to the controversial and misguided race-based doctrine being injected...
4 CSA swimmers compete at Southeastern Long Course Championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of this year’s Cullman Swim Association team were in Nashville last weekend to compete at the 2021 Southeastern Long Course Swimming Championships. Charlie Long, Mika Lackey, Madeline Dowdy and Caitlin Long along with Head Coach Carson Glasscock made the...
North Boys’ and Girls’ All-Star Teams sweep AHSAA All-Star Tennis Competition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North boys and the North girls each posted 7-2 victories Tuesday at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park Tennis Complex to win the 2021 AHSAA All-Star Week North-South matches.
Due to heavy rains, the matches didn’t conclude until 9:30 p.m., Tuesday. However, the teams...
Cullman County Commission purchases new warning light system for Highway 69 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Those traveling through Bug Tussle on Highway 69 will soon notice new warning lights installed in an effort by the Cullman County Commission to increase safety. The Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of two solar powered 24/7 flashing beacons for...
Curt’s Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. – For over 30 years, concerned Cullman area citizens worked to make Christmas better for needy children and their families through a program called Christmas Love, offering clothing, food, toys and other things a family might need. Loreen Scott, who helped create...
Obituary: Grady Lee Bartlett
Grady Lee Bartlett of Vinemont, Alabama passed away July 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born August 7, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama to Levi Monroe and Addie Pearl Mathis Bartlett.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Donna Turrentine and...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Scott
Sandra Jean Scott, 78, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on July 19, 2021. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama to Urell and Margaret Sue Golden Kenerley on February 23, 1943.
Ms. Scott was a...
Flanigan pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2016 drug death
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Anthony Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the 2016 drug-related death of Leslie Clements. Flanigan had been indicted on charges of murder by administration of a controlled substance with alternate charges of murder by...
Arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 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
July 17
third-degree theft of property; person; wallet and contents
July...
Community Luncheon welcomes speakers from the Cullman Legislative Delegation Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon kicked off Thursday, July 15 at Stone Bridge Farms with Interim President Peggy Smith recognizing the Small Businesses of the Month from the past six months. The local businesses chosen were Monograms Plus for January,...
DB Technologies holds grand opening at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among those present were Dr. David Branscomb of DB Technologies, Ted Clem of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
Cullman City Council takes next step toward Main Ave. repaving
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a contract with CDG Engineers and Associates for construction engineering and inspection services for the resurfacing of West Main Avenue Southwest from Highway 278 to Highway 69. The City approved an agreement with...
Obituary: Steven Delane Mann
Funeral service for Steven Delane Mann, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery and Pastor Steve Baccus and Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Obituary: David Lee Collins
Memorial service for David Lee Collins, 61 is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Collins family.
David passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 9,...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron
Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron), 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Ron was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 1942. He graduated from Marion Military Institute and served as a captain in the United States Army. He is a graduate of...
Obituary: Myrtis Marie Widner
Myrtis Marie Widner, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Myrtis was born September 5, 1924 to Buster and Elizabeth Lucinda Jones Reynolds.Myrtis is survived by daughter: Debra Watters (Joey); sons: Wayne Widner (Deborah) and Milton Widner (Joyce); chosen...
Obituary: Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson
Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at CRMC, at the age of 81. She was born on February 3, 1940 to Walter and Delora Page.
Boots was an excellent seamstress for many years and an extremely hard worker....
Arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 15
domestic violence; CR 156criminal mischief; CR 1629theft of property; Day Gap Rd.theft of property;...
Local schools gather for Cullman County Media Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches at Cullman County Media Day Monday morning and it was a great chance for the community to get to know...
TikTok contest promotes COVID-19 vaccinations before school starts
(Photo from ADPH)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can protect you, your family and community, and help end the pandemic. To promote vaccination, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is sponsoring a TikTok contest for persons between the ages of 13 and...
Camelot Books offers unique local options for comic books and literature
CULLMAN, Ala. - While many are probably familiar with the bookstore that resides on the corner of 207 3rd St SW, what may yet be unfamiliar is its recent change in ownership and, as a result, a name swap from the well-known Deb’s Bookstore...
Obituary: Nancy Marie Davis Imlay
Nancy Marie Davis Imlay of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 65. She was born May 12, 1956 in Astoria Queens, New York to Ronald and Leona Zavoli Davis.
She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are...
Obituary: Donald Howard Walker
Donald Howard Walker, 90, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 16, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on October 2, 1930.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery in Upshaw...
Veteran Memorial: Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they lived in the Logan community. On November 26, 1965, Waldrep entered the recruitment office and enlisted in the United States...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces 30th annual Golf Extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Regional Foundation announces the 30th Annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza scheduled for Monday, September 13 at TP Country Club.
The Golf Extravaganza includes several events including a morning and afternoon tournament, putting contest, helicopter ball drop and the Million...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles and children, of Jasper, spent a few days last week with Uncle Scab Noles and other relatives who live here.
Bethany...
Obituary: Horris C. Hudgins
Funeral service for Horris C. Hudgins, 97, of Hartselle, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 19th, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Lawrence’s Cove Cemetery and Rev. James Abbott officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, July 18, from 4 p.m. -...
Obituary: Gail B. Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Gail B. Kretzschmar, 63, of Arab will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Greg Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time...
Obituary: Ronald Howard Motes
Graveside services for Ronald Howard Motes, 74, of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Motes is survived by his daughter: Melia Motes; two sons: Chad Motes and Keith Motes; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and partner:...
From Books to Battalions
Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining the United States Marine Corps. She became interested in joining the military when she was just 12 years old.
Prince said...
Happy Birthday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Quick had a birthday wish that did not involve getting any gifts, but giving them instead. Thanks to her idea and help from local businesses and groups, 10 area children are, or will soon be, sleeping in beds of their...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for the show were shelved by COVID. Guests had an opportunity to take in the Broadway classic about Dolly Gallagher Levi...
Daytrippin’ – Snead’s Farmhouse
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job. It was 2019 when she purchased her first chickens and today, her farm has grown into something she considers a...
Obituary: James Edmund MacCrory, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for James Edmund MacCrory, Jr., 68, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr. MacCrory passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 26, 1952.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Lisa McNulty
Lisa McNulty, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Lisa was a servant of Christ who dedicated her entire adult life to serving churches in various roles. She served different churches with her husband, Pastor Joe McNulty, and...
Obituary: Mary Lee Drake
Mary Lee Drake, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June 3, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mary is survived by daughter: Eydie (Rodger) Black; sons: Doug (Tarri) Drake and Keith (Tracy) Drake,...
Rock the South announces traffic plan approved by the Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions of County Road 469 and County Road 436 during Rock the South 2021. These roads will have restricted access from...
Veteran Memorial: Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with the Class of 1944 from Cullman County High School. He registered for the draft the day after his 18th birthday...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 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
July 14
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; Northcrest Dr. NW
July 15
Arrests
July...
Veteran Memorial: Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum was born April 28, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were W. M. and Etta Mae (Thornton) Quattlebaum of Cullman. By the age of 18, Drexel was living in Nashville. The talented musician was working for the Milo Twins...
Guy Hunt Library and Museum in full swing for the summer
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children and adults in the surrounding community. A recent grant to the organization was used to stock shelves with books, fill...
Cullman area senior centers receive food box donations from Walmart Distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors across Cullman County were able to take home a few extra goodies Thursday afternoon thanks to several pallets of food donated by Walmart Distribution to Cullman County Commission on Aging. COA Director Stephanie Lawson was on hand at Baileyton Senior...
Obituary:Crystal Annett Humanes
Funeral service for Crystal Annett Humanes, 49, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Scott Arnold will officiate the...
Obituary: Janet “Janie” Martin-Alsup
Janet “Janie” Martin-Alsup, age 58, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Mrs. Alsup was born on August 12, 1962 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 12
reckless endangerment; CR 127theft of property; CR 1258domestic violence; CR 1336harassment; CR 1145attempt to...
Vinemont Town Council discusses upcoming blood drive; street entrance safety concerns
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The Town of South Vinemont will host a blood drive this Saturday July 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the town hall. The Life South Blood Mobile will be on-site.
Movie night has been rescheduled for Aug. 21 at 7:45...
United Way of Cullman County announces Designer Bag Bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Women United Board announced that it will host the 2nd Annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser in Cullman on Aug. 3 The event will be held at Loft 212, 212 4th St. SW. Doors open at 5...
Wallace State plans $500,000 Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and the Arley Town Council solidified plans Monday night to establish a $500,000 Community Learning Center on town property next to Meek Baptist Church. A resolution passed by the town council agreed to lease the 4.2-acre property...
Colony to host talent show, ‘Colony Day’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman and Parks and Recreation Committee chairperson Jasmine Cole announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that, following a successful Fourth of July celebration, her department will host two additional events this summer.
Talent Show
Colony’s first annual talent show will take place from...
Colony Town Council announces grant, seeks help with roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council celebrated good news on Tuesday evening, as Finance Committee Chairman Michael Johnson announced that the town will receive funding from the American Rescue Plan. Johnson said that Colony received a total of $61,990 from the federal COVID-19...
Thursby’s charges upgraded in 2016 murder case
CULLMAN, Ala. — Kayla Thursby, 34, of Cullman, was re-arrested this week after a Cullman County grand jury upgraded charges against her in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements. Originally charged in 2018 with murder by strangulation or suffocation and first-degree theft of property,...
Cullman businessman arrested on multiple charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity Auto Group owner Robert Taylor, 50, of Cullman was arrested Tuesday, July 13, for attempted theft of property first-degree, and second-degree forgery, both felony charges.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Sergeant Chuck Shikle executed the two warrants on Taylor at his place...
Obituary: Joshua Zelion Haney
Visitation for Joshua Zelion Haney, age 36, of Vinemont, will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Enon Baptist Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Haney passed away on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Bobbie June Henson Peppers
Bobbie June Henson Peppers, 57, passed away on July 10, 2021. She was born to Robert Alan and Carolyn June Owens Henson on June 30, 1964.
Ms. Peppers is preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Belinda Henson Campbell.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: Jon Carlos Betts Sr.
Mr. Jon Carlos Betts Sr. of Hanceville, Alabama passed away July 13, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born July 22, 1943 in Michigan to Alfred Victor and Margo VanBeverslay Betts.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother: Jonathan Betts...
Obituary: Billy Ray Mitchell
Funeral service for Billy Ray Mitchell, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Holly Pond Cemetery. The visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral...
