Obituary: Vernon Lee Tucker
Vernon Lee Tucker, age 55, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Vernon was born November 19, 1965 to Betty Joyce...
Arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local author, Natasha Noel, debuts children’s book: ‘The Booger Boy’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman resident Natasha Noel has recently published her first children’s book. She has signed with U.S.-based publisher, Words Matter Publishing, a...
Michael Graveman and Skyla Elliot named 2022 Farm Family
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Farm-City Banquet took place Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Loft 212. The Farm City Committee alternates between recognizing...
5th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ sees another successful year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 5th Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ took place Sat-Sun, Oct. 30-31. Friends of Saint Bernard, along with faculty, staff and...
West Point Town Council approves use of American Rescue Act funds
WEST POINT, Ala. – At the West Point Town Council’s meeting Monday evening, their application for a grant to pave county road 1246 was...
Obituary: Melody “Mel” Ruth Segars
Melody “Mel” Ruth Segars passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021.
Mel was born in Riley, Kansas on August 26, 1963. She is preceded in...
Obituary: Marye Louise Howse
Marye Louise Howse, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 23, 1950, to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 12 Wallace State, fueled by record-breaking sophomore trio, begins play at NJCAA Division I National Championship Thursday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball’s 12th-ranked team has been paced all season by three sophomores – Savannah Rutledge, Temperance Chatman and Haven Hall.
All three have...
Arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope High School cuts ribbon on new track
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School track athletes and coaches were joined by several representatives from the Cullman County School Board Wednesday...
Local veterans attend St. Paul’s Dinner & A Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Dinner & A Show for local veterans was a hit with those in attendance Friday evening.
Guests...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies, Raiders preparing to host quarterfinals Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The first two rounds of the state playoffs are in the books and two local squads remain. The Fairview Aggies and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps varsity matchups at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs returned to Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night to host Cold Springs but unfortunately for the...
Obituary: Larry Bruce House
Mr. House was born on December 29, 1939 to Roy E. and Lois (Howard) House in Cullman County, Alabama. He died peacefully at the...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Bishop
Kenneth Ray Bishop, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Kenneth was born November 15, 1959 in Durant, MS.A...
Obituary: Billy Whitehead
Billy Whitehead, 86, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday evening, November 15, 2021. Billy was born to Fate Arthur and Mary Lou...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Davis
Sharon Lynn Davis, 67, of Vinemont entered into rest on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1954 in...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Sheriff Matt Gentry announce the arrests of two individuals for the theft of public funds from the town of Garden City
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Sheriff Matt Gentry announce that Shannon James and Leslie Johnson have been arrested on...
Governor Ivey Taps Liz Filmore to be New Chief of Staff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Liz Dowe Filmore, currently her top deputy, to replace former Congressman Jo Bonner as the governor’s next...
Arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Car Show raises over $5000
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Car Show at Depot Park is held in honor of Larry Harris and Burl Smith...
Cullman independent pharmacies unaffected by supply chain disturbances
CULLMAN, Ala. - There have been recent reported shortages of some prescription drug medications in North Alabama due to supply chain disturbances. The Food...
Cullman City Council moves forward on relocation of new Sports and Civic Complex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved supplemental engineering services for the city’s new Sports and Civic Complex, to be...
(Updated) Suspect found in active shooter investigation
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - Early Monday morning, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Benny Short Road, concerning a potential drive-by...
Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Guthery
A celebration of life in memory of Jennifer Leigh Guthery will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at New Life Church (1200 Welti Road,...
Obituary: Annie Ruth (Newsom) Rohrscheib
Annie Ruth (Newsom) Rohrscheib, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Annie was born March 21, 1940 in Vinemont,...
Obituary: Sheila Dianne Daniel
Sheila Dianne Daniel, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Sheila was born January 23, 1954.
A celebration of life...
Obituary: Clyde Juanita Trantham
Funeral service for Clyde Juanita Trantham, age 99, of Cullman, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s cross country finishes program-best 5th at nationals; men place 15th
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team secured a program-best fifth-place finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Cross Country...
Arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I think we are doing it wrong a lot but some people are doing it right.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Veterans Day, the nation pauses to give thanks to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We...
City of Cullman lists current employment opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman currently has available employment opportunities with the Utilities Board, Street Department, Police Department and the Sanitation Department.
City...
Vinemont Band Boosters Craft Show to take place at Cullman Church of Christ Nov. 19-20
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Boosters will be hosting a Craft Show at Cullman Church of Christ, located at the intersection of U.S....
Obituary: June Cornett Harris
June Cornett Harris, of Cullman, Alabama, entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the age of 81. She...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936:
Clyde Gammon, of the Logan 4-H Club, has won a trip to the National Convention in Chicago. Clyde won the trip for producing 1,020...
(Updated) Good Hope finishes first at Cullman County Cheer Competition
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Good Hope High School hosted the third annual Cullman County Cheer Competition on November 6 where Good Hope Varsity finished...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview, Cullman, Good Hope compete in Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies hosted the Tip-Off Classic Saturday and they, along with the Cullman Lady Bearcats and the Good Hope Lady...
Obituary: Evelyn Davenport
Graveside service for Evelyn Davenport, 94, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Valley Springs Baptist Cemetery with Rev....
Obituary: Selma Davenport Barnett
A celebration of the life of Selma Davenport Barnett of Hanceville will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at East Side...
Obituary: Sarah M. Williamson
Sarah M Williamson, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Sarah was born September 11, 1930.
Sarah is survived by...
Obituary: Eldon Dewayne Calvert
Eldon Dewayne Calvert, age 84, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Eldon was born December 25, 1936 in Cullman,...
CCSO hosts Veterans Day, Marine Corps birthday luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced that approximately 100 people were in attendance at their joint celebration in honor of the...
Cullman church suffers multiple thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to a statement made by Cornerstone Revival Center, the catalytic converters were cut out of their three church vehicles sometime...
Local couple gathers Christmas toys for children in coordination with CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Angelia Selvage and John Cox earlier this week to share the most...
New Extension Coordinator Dr. Kira Sims brings her skills to Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Kira Sims began her new position as the Cullman County Extension Coordinator in July following Tony Glover’s retirement. In her...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview knocks off No. 9 Russellville to advance to 1st quarterfinals since 1994
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold made the trip to Russellville to face...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s playoff run ends with 21-14 loss to Woodland
ARLEY, Ala. – After hammering R.A. Hubbard on the road last week and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs for the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope topples No. 4 Northside 35-21 to advance to quarterfinals
NORTHPORT, Ala. – After edging Central Florence at home in the opening round of the state playoffs last week, the Raiders hit the road...
Obituary: John Michael Edgemon
John Michael Edgemon, age 57, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born Wednesday September 30, 1964 in Atlanta, GA to...
Obituary: Laura Lee Chumley
Funeral service for Laura Lee Chumley, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Frederick” Freddy” William Nothdurft
Frederick" Freddy" William Nothdurft, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Frederick was born March 17, 1948 in Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vote for increased sales tax not unanimous at South Vinemont council meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved the resolution authorizing Mayor Dodson to sign a lease agreement with Girl Scouts...
WSCC ATHLETICS: At 47 years old, Dani Akridge thriving with Wallace State’s women’s cross country team, serving as inspiration for teammates and coaches
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cross country running is a lifelong sport.
It’s a passion that Dani Akridge and her children have shared for many years. It has also...
35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Auto Show returning for Nov 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show/ Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is returning on Saturday, Nov 13.
The event is...
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day set for Nov. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Sanitation Department has announced that they will be hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on...
Obituary: Ricky L. Calvert
Graveside service with military honors for Ricky L. Calvert, 71, of Cullman will be Monday, November 15, 2021 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo,...
Obituary: Andrew Jackson Brown, Jr.
Andrew Jackson Brown, Jr., 47, of Cullman, passed from this life November 10, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at...
Obituary: John Paul Dishman
Funeral service for John Paul Dishman, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Shelia Thomas
Shelia Thomas, 63, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 10, 2021. She was born May 29, 1958 in Cullman County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Jimmie Dean Carnell
Jimmie Dean Carnell, a loving sister, aunt and friend to many, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2021, from Cullman Regional Medical...
Obituary: Rosina “Marie” Ratliff
Rosina "Marie" Ratliff, age 77, of Carthage, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Marie was born August 7, 1944 in Long Beach,...
Obituary: Wanda LaRae Davis
Funeral services for Wanda LaRae Davis, 62, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Moss Service Funeral Home....
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats tip off season with 95-72 win over Calera
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Basketball season has arrived, and the Cullman Bearcats tipped off their season at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday night against...
Cullman Regional receives Community Partner Award from UAH
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing Graduate Program has chosen Cullman Regional as the recipient of its annual Community...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug and theft related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests late last week in regard to theft and/or drugs.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3,...
Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park opens
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced that the new Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park is now open, providing the community new and...
‘American Pickers’ to film in Alabama
NEW YORK, NY. – “The American Pickers” are excited to announce their return to Alabama! The History Channel’s hit television series is making plans...
Obituary: Richard Wayne Klein
Funeral service for Richard Wayne Klein, 56, of Vinemont will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted child rapist Wade Allen Waldrop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock recently announced that Wade Allen Waldrop was sentenced to a maximum of 119 years in...
Cullman High School Theatre sweeps 2021 Trumbauer district competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Saturday swept the District 3 competition of the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s Walter Trumbauer High School...
Hanceville High School hosts Veteran’s Day program Wednesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – With Veteran’s Day coming up Thursday, local schools all over the county have been putting together their annual programs to honor...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The great outdoors is about to become even greater thanks to $2.2 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for...
Cullman man arrested for sex abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center on Thursday, Nov. 4 for an outstanding warrant involving sexual...
Obituary: Shirley P. Goss
Funeral service for Shirley P. Goss, 88, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Roy E. Walker, Jr.
The family of Roy E. Walker, Jr., 64 of Vinemont is saddened to announce that Roy passed from this life on Sunday, November 7,...
Obituary: Jimmy Glenn Woods
Jimmy GLenn Woods, age 76, of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Jimmy was born March 15, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders, Aggies, Tigers ready for round 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. – With one round of the state playoffs in the books, only three local teams remain in the postseason hunt, and they...
Corey Freeman announces candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Corey Freeman recently announced candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4.
Freeman began serving the public at 14 years old. His first...
Desperation Church holds first Sunday service in new building
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parking lot of Desperation Church’s new building was completely full for the opening Sunday. There were even attendants directing cars...
Cullman Lions Club calls for churches, schools and businesses to participate in Veterans Day National Salute
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nov. 11, 2021, will be the centennial of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Centennial Committee has...
Arrest made in arson case, more charges to come
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced Monday morning that the Cullman man suspected of setting fire to Drake Law Firm on Tuesday...
Obituary: Billy Ray Weissend (Updated)
Billy Ray Weissend Sr., 78, passed away on October 19, 2021, in Olathe, KS. His battle with injuries sustained from a recent fall showed...
Obituary: Paul David Schwaiger
Funeral mass for Paul David Schwaiger, 63, of Cullman will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with...
Obituary: Ardis Frances Speegle
A graveside service for Ardis Frances Speegle, 80, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Mary Lee Kelley
Funeral service for Mary Lee Kelley, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Lewis Hamilton
Memorial service for James Lewis Hamilton, age 74, of Cullman, will be at the Church Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on November...
Obituary: Brandon Spencer Holmes
Funeral service for Brandon Spencer Holmes, age 39, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Mary Lois Nelson
Mary Lois Nelson, 97 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Hendrix Health Care.
Lois was born on August 23,...
Obituary: Frankie Rae Hyatt
Frankie Rae Hyatt, 83, of Decatur, Alabama formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on November 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team earns 2nd place at North Alabama Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team put together another great showing at Saturday’s North Alabama Championship in Albertville and faced off against several...
Good Hope City Council receives Christmas donation, Attorney General opinion at Monday meeting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled November meeting at City Hall Monday night and handled a light...
Arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SPORTS COLUMN: Chaos continuing to build after week 10
Tide escapes disastrous upset. Alabama’s season almost came to an end Saturday as LSU returned to Tuscaloosa for the first time since beating the Tide behind a...
Online auction kicks off in advance of WSCC Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In advance of the Nov. 17 Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, an online auction is up and running through...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball punches ticket to NJCAA Division I National Championship for 12th time in 13 seasons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 13th-ranked volleyball team finished as the Gulf Atlantic District A/B Tournament runner-up on Saturday, falling to Monroe College in the championship...
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen to headline Pepsi Rock The South 2022 with biggest lineup for festival yet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “Biggest Party in the South” is back on August 5 and 6, 2022 – with an incredible lineup of musicians...
