Escaped convicted murderer Leo Chavez apprehended
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Friday evening, escaped Cullman County Detention Center inmate Leo Chavez- listed in Blount County court records as Leo Chavez-Santiago with the shorter name as an alias--was taken into custody near Hanceville after he was identified and detained by an armed...
Obituary: Shirley Carnell
Funeral service for Shirley Carnell, age 79, of Madison, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bradley Griggs officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Carnell passed away...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Richardson
Elizabeth Ann Richardson, of Cullman, passed away March 19, 2021 at the age of 54. She was born in Huntsville Alabama September 3, 1966.
Survivors are: husband: Roger Richardson, daughter: Brittany Hodge, sons: Robert Hodge III, James Hodge, sisters: Linda Craig, Rena Stonis, Denise Rynders,...
Obituary: Vera Parker Harris
Vera Parker Harris, age 86, of Gardendale, AL, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Harris DeLoach; her grandson, Travis (DaNeal) DeLoach; granddaughter, Traci DeLoach; great grandson, Private Gage...
Obituary: Robert Wesley Heatherly
Graveside service for Robert Wesley Heatherly, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Heatherly passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He...
Obituary: Elizabeth Jane James
Funeral service for Elizabeth Jane James, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at New Hope North Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. James passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 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
March 18
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; CR 1462
unlawful...
Hawley wants to leave turkey hunting legacy
At the recent Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Montgomery, one of the people who took advantage of the opportunity to address the Board was David Hawley of Livingston, Alabama. At that meeting on March 6, the Board approved a motion to open the...
Survivor story: Noted human trafficking expert to offer training in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, director of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, announced that Amy Joy, a human trafficking survivor who went on to become a social worker, psychologist and lecturer on human trafficking response and prevention, will be in Cullman County...
Cory Cooperwood, a former 2-time NJCAA All-American at Wallace State, savoring time with program as assistant coach
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Cory Cooperwood has come full circle with the Wallace State men’s basketball program.
Cooperwood, the former two-time NJCAA Division I All-American at Wallace State, has returned to Hanceville, serving as an assistant coach for the Lions this season.
“It’s been great to be...
Cullman Regional receives emergency CON approval for expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors this week announced that they have received Emergency Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) approval to add an additional 30 beds to the hospital, including 13 additional critical care beds.
During...
NWS: At least 1 EF-1 tornado in Cullman County Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office sent a damage assessment team to inspect areas of Cullman County hit by Wednesday night’s storms, and issued a preliminary statement late Thursday afternoon saying, “Preliminary results from our survey indicate EF-1 damage in...
Four prisoners escape Cullman County Jail; convicted murderer at large
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports, four inmates escaped from the Cullman County Detention Center by slipping through an air vent near a shower and breaking through metal on an outer wall before jumping from the second...
Obituary: Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr.
Funeral service for Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr., 16, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with interment in Sulphur Springs Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Paul Cleghorn, Bro. Randall Edmondson and Bro. Daniel Gann will be...
Obituary: Margaret Wilma Cofield
Margaret Wilma Cofield, 84, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born June 29, 1936, in Cullman County, to Jim and Beatrice Johnston Breedlove.
Ms. Cofield worked many years on the production line at the Goldkist plant. Margaret enjoyed a good yard sale and...
Obituary: Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green
Funeral service for Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green, 84, of Falkville, will be 1PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Enon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11am to 1pm. Bro. David Stancil will officiate the service. The interment will...
Obituary: Charles Champ Kasten, Jr.
Charles Champ Kasten, Jr., 60, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence.
Charles was born June 10, 1960 in Morgan County to Charles and Mary Kasten, who preceded him in death.
Charles started working as a young man at William Jordan’s...
Obituary: Charles Edward Denton
Funeral service for Charles Edward Denton, 81, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Steven Sutter and Bro. Ryan Key officiating with interment in Bethlehem East Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home...
Foundation: ‘Don’t discriminate against religious schools
Foundation for Moral Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit dedicated to the defense of religious liberty, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to end discrimination against religious schools.
The State of Maine provides tuition...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 15
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; CR 437
burglary; CR...
Cullman Research Center holds grand opening
“Today's Research...Tomorrow's Medicine”
On Tuesday Cullman Research Center, located at 909 Graham St. SW Suite C, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony arranged by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event saw a cheerful turnout, despite the gray weather. Lunch was provided...
Commission declares April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Nancy Bryant with Cullman Caring for Kids and Charlotte Jones with Victims Services were both present as the...
Sen. Gudger talks about lottery vote, new bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Mar. 9, the Alabama State Senate considered a bill that would have opened the door for a citizens’ vote on a state lottery, as well as other forms of gambling. Though the measure got a majority vote of 19, it...
Can’t go on the field trip? East Elem. brings the field trip to the students
CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Field trips have largely gone by the wayside this year due to safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean students won’t be visiting a few of the elementary hallmarks this school year in a different way.
Instead...
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Are Preparing For Inclement Weather
MADISON, Ala. - In the coming days, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will continue to work with local hospitals, providing them with blood products. It’s important to note that blood is a priority during a storm that may result in bodily injuries to individuals. Trauma...
‘It’s critical for folks not to let their guard down’
Cullman County facing severe weather threat from Wednesday morning through early Thursday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office Senior Meteorologist Andrew Pritchett told Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and local law enforcement staff in a web briefing Tuesday afternoon that...
Cullman Electric Co-op ready to restore power
CULLMAN, Ala. – As residents prepare for yet another round of thunderstorms and high winds following Monday’s storms and Tuesday’s early morning flooding in parts of the county, the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) is prepared to respond if needed to restore power if the...
CPD warns public of unsafe parking underneath the city parking deck
CULLMAN, AL. - Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper issued a statement Wednesday morning imploring residents not to use the city parking deck for shelter during the storm.
Cullman Police Department is asking that residents seeking shelter go to one of the listed and approved shelters....
Cullman Power Board ready to respond in case of outages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Those responsible for keeping the power on for the residents inside the city limits of Cullman have been preparing for possible outages connected with a strong storm system pushing its way through the region.
Mike Manning, general manager of Cullman Power Board...
Obituary: Anthony Steven “Andy” Hyde
Anthony Steven “Andy” Hyde, age 46, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
He was born November 3, 1974 to Teresa “T.C.” Benefield and Rodney Hyde.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Anthony is...
Obituary: Doyle William Brown
Doyle William Brown, of Cullman, passed away March 15, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born February 19, 1929 in Cullman to David Edward and Pearl Levins Brown. Mr. Brown worked for Bakers Ice Cream for six years and then for Bordens...
Obituary: Clinton Lee McGriff
Clinton Lee McGriff passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on March 15, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Clint is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pat and Roberta Yeager and an aunt, Janice Arrington.
He is survived by his father, Gary McGriff; mother, Cindy...
Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 16-year-old driver
CRANE HILL, Ala. – A single motor vehicle collision along County Road 940 claimed the life of a 16-year-old male early Tuesday afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the male was an “unrestrained driver” from the Crane Hill community.
“At this time the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats open area play with 5-0 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader against Madison Academy in dramatic fashion Friday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field on a rainy Tuesday evening to open up area play against Decatur. Kaleb Heatherly got the start on the mound and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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
March 15
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Lake...
Raffle raises funds for Hanceville Fire & Rescue
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amanda Duke was the lucky winner of a vacation recently, thanks to a raffle held by Hanceville Fire & Rescue. The drawing was held Sunday afternoon at the Hanceville Fire Station 1. Members of Hanceville Fire & Rescue limited the number...
Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a noticeable increase in attendance from past years. It was a stark contrast from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic loomed large....
CCCDC student welcomes dad home from Air Force with the help of classmates
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the classmates of 8-year-old Hayden Herron heard that his father, William Herron, would be returning from his overseas deployment with the United States Air Force, they knew exactly what they wanted to do. The kids in Evan Sanderson’s class at...
West Point council talks striping of CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s council meeting reported that part of the striping on County Road 1141 has been done at a cost of just more than $11,400.
“Maybe in a few months we can do the other part,”...
Berlin receives $100K grant for reconstruction of CR 1600, takes next step toward community storm shelter
BERLIN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates shared with his town council the news that local legislators have secured a $100,000 grant to reconstruct County Road 1600, including laying of a new road base and chip seal. According to the mayor,...
Obituary: Ashley Brooke Jacobs
Ashley Brooke Jacobs, age 44, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Ashley was born July 4, 1976 in O'ahu, Hawaii.
Ashley is survived by daughter: Paige Jacobs; son: Kendrick Jacobs; parents: Paul and Brenda Jacobs; sister: Jennifer (Joe) Jacobs Matthews; brother:...
Obituary: Rhonda Lynn Jacobs
Funeral service for Rhonda Lynn Jacobs, 55, of the Simcoe/Berlin community, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Larry Brown and Rev. Charles...
Obituary: Gary Lynn Brooks
Funeral services for Gary Lynn Brooks of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at...
Obituary: Kerlista Pugh Brock
Kerlista Pugh Brock, born February 5, 1934, went to be with her father on March 14, 2021. She was 87 years young.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday March 19, 2021 at Hayden First Baptist Church with burial following at Hopewell...
Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 11
unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; theft of property; Hwy. 278 E.
unlawful possession marijuana;...
Scholar’s Bowl Scoreboard, Mar. 9-11, 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school Scholars’ Bowl coordinator Christine O’Leary shared the results of the season’s third and fourth rounds at Wallace State, held on March 9 and 11.
West Point teams continued their dominance. The middle school team outscored...
ADMH’s Hamerdinger recipient of Boyce Williams Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Stephen (Steve) Hamerdinger, director, Office of Deaf Services (ODS), Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) was announced recently as the recipient of the Boyce R. Williams Award, the highest award presented...
St. Paul’s Spring Flea Market to feature local shops, one-of-a-kind finds
St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Flea Market this Saturday, March 20. Vendors will be located inside the school gym and in front of the school on Sixth Street. This annual fundraiser for the school brings together a great mix of items...
State’s January unemployment rate is 4.3%, Cullman rate of 2.5% 3rd lowest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2021 unemployment rate is 4.3%, down from December 2020’s revised rate of 4.7%* and above January 2020’s rate of 2.7%. January’s rate represents 97,726 unemployed persons,...
John Cox claims victory at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lewis Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. (March 14, 2021) – After leading the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Covercraft Stop 2 – Lewis Smith Lake for most of the event, it’s no surprise that Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, pulled out...
Obituary: Herbert Chambers
Funeral service for Herbert Chambers, 91, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Chambers passed away Saturday,...
Obituary: Cynthia Renea Hanners
Cynthia Renea Hanners passed away at her residence in Hanceville on March 13, 2021. She was born January 4, 1963 to her parents Rodger Parris and Jerry Lay.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hanners family.
Mrs. Hanners was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Dewey Alvin Sims
Funeral service for Dewey Alvin Sims, 89, of Hartselle, formerly of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, at Cullman Church of Christ, Ministers Ken Forrest, Phillip Hines, Lane Widick officiating with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 p.m....
Obituary: Wessie Cleora Parrish
Graveside service for Wessie Cleora Parrish, 95, will be Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Williamson Memorial Gardens, Franklin, Tennessee.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Parrish passed away March 11, 2021 at the Folsom Center. She was born January 21,...
Obituary: David Wendell Harris
David Wendell Harris went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and four children. David was born in Danville, Alabama to Sherrill and Dessa Harris in 1938 and shortly after, moved to...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors extend win streak with 8-4 win over Decatur
WEST POINT, Ala. – After routing Locust Fork at home 13-2 Friday night, the Warriors returned home to take on Decatur and extended their win streak to seven games with an 8-4 win over the Red Raiders. Eli Folds got the start on the...
‘It is God that kept them safe’
CULLMAN, Ala.- The residents of Woodland Haus in Cullman lined Main Street outside of their facility Friday afternoon to celebrate 365 days of being COVID-19-free. It was a gorgeous afternoon for the residents to be outside and wave at those passing by, who honked...
Cullman County elementary and middle school students return to 5-day in-person classes April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the county school board meeting Thursday evening that Kindergarten through eighth-grade classes will be returning to in-person instruction five days per week beginning Monday, April 12, following the expiration of the state...
What’s up on Cherokee Avenue?
Reliance Worldwide’s $19M distribution center rising fast near southwest side industrial parks
CULLMAN, AL. – Local folks are asking, “What is that building rising up in the field off Cherokee Avenue (Alabama Highway 69)?” Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is currently constructing its new distribution center...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Norton drill walk-off HRs to lead ‘Cats past Madison Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against the Mustangs of Madison Academy and the first game ended with a bang. With the score knotted at 5 going into the bottom...
ARCHERY: East Elementary, Vinemont Middle, Vinemont High earn wins at Cullman County Nationals Warm-up
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Nationals Warm-up was held at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and after two days of competition, East Elementary, Vinemont Middle School and Vinemont High School came out on top of their respective divisions. As individuals, Cullman’s...
Arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 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
March 10
third-degree domestic violence; person; Oak Dr....
Harmony School lunchroom staff recognized for outstanding service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lunchroom staff members at Harmony School were recently recognized as the school’s Employees of the Month. The four hard-working women go above and beyond, according to Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins. Each day, despite the added difficulties of the pandemic, their pride...
Hanceville prepares for Irish Festival, clean-up week, yard sale weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville at Thursday’s council meeting set the dates for this year’s free clean-up week and yard sale weekend. The free clean-up will run from April 26-30 with the permit-free yard sale weekend April 23-24.
Mayor Kenneth Nail reminded Hanceville residents...
ADPH expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people 55+, those with certain medical conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the population defined...
Dodge City council seats new member, hears complaint over gaming machines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening selected and seated community native Heather Langley as its newest member, filling the vacant seat of Murray Lowe, who resigned last month as he and his wife prepared to move away from Dodge...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview walks it off twice against Hanceville; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Hanceville for a varsity a doubleheader Thursday night in a rematch from Tuesday night’s meeting in Hanceville. Both games were decided in the final inning and both times, the Aggies came up with the wins as they swept the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bulldogs fall to Winston County 4-2
ADDISON, Ala. -- The young Lady Bulldogs of Addison hosted their arch rivals from Double Springs Thursday night and despite a solid effort from the home squad, the Lady Yellow Jackets came away with a 4-2 victory.
Addison had junior pitcher Anna Grace "The Glove"...
Obituary: Elmer Revis Bryant, Jr.
Funeral service for Mr. Elmer Revis Bryant, Jr., 65, of Jones Chapel, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rev. Chris Chambliss...
Obituary: Ernie Madison Pannell
Mr. Ernie Madison Pannell, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Ernie was born December 20, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Burley Madison and Ruth Gable Pannell.
Ernie is survived by his wife:...
Obituary: Del Mason Brock
Del Mason Brock, 79, passed away at his home in Cullman, Alabama on March 8, 2021.
Del was born on July 25, 1941 to Barney and Lee Mason Brock in Oakland, California.
Del graduated Cullman High School in 1960 and Harding College in 1964. He was...
Obituary: Linda Sue Brooks
Linda Sue Brooks, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Linda was born November 14, 1949 in Falkville, Alabama to W.S. and Montez Caldwell Russell.
Linda is survived by daughter: Lisa (Gene) Mayfield; sons: Samuel Badalucco, Matt Badalucco; grandchildren: Tyler...
Obituary: Bobbie Nell Murray
Bobbie Nell Murray, 78, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital Emergency Room.
Mrs. Murray was born on April 22, 1942 in Alabama. Bobbie was an employee of 20 years at Drummond Coal Company where she worked...
Obituary: Jeremy Zerock Elliott
Jeremy Zerock Elliott, age 49, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born November 9, 1971, to Jerry and Wanda Elliott.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Elliott.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Elliott; sons, Silas (Cristin) Elliott and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 8
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 703
theft of...
Marshall, Aderholt file suit against federal government
Suit claims illegal manipulation and delaying of census data
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama and two other Alabama voters filed suit against the U.S. Department of Commerce “over its decisions to manipulate census data that will...
Hanceville gears up for 4th annual Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In 1832, the city of Hanceville was founded by Irish settlers and on March 13, the city will celebrate with its fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival. The festival is hosted by local nonprofit The Friends of the Festival and will kick...
CMS students find the science in pond water
There’s life and biology teeming pretty much everywhere if you look closely enough—and students at Cullman Middle School spent the past several weeks learning that lesson up close and personal.
Cullman Middle School science teacher Erin Williams has been helping lead several seventh-grade classes through...
Cullman Community Lions Club cleans up Convent Road
CULLMAN, Ala.- Last Friday, members of the Cullman Community Lions Club picked up five bags of garbage along their Adopt-a-Mile stretch of Convent Road. Cullman Community Lions Club President Bob Manney said their goal is to do this about once a month.
The mile of...
Obituary: Stanley Winfred Hall
Mr. Stanley Winfred Hall, at the age of 77, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021.
He was born February 3, 1944, in Colony, Al, to the late Andrew Hall Sr. and Catherine Hall. He was a retired truck driver...
Obituary: Ken Mangrum
Ken Mangrum was born in Fairview, Tennessee, on June 6, 1937, to Lonnie and Aggie Hamilton Mangrum. He went to be with our Savior on March 5, 2021, at the age of 83.
He attended Hillsboro High School and joined the Navy in 1955. He...
Obituary: Edna E. Lindsey Smith
Funeral service for Mrs. Edna E. Lindsey Smith, 91, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. before the service. The interment will be at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 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
March 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering variety of courses beginning in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and continuing into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted...
CSA’s Long, Lackey qualify for ESSZ Age Group Sectionals
CARY, NC – It’s been a busy month for Cullman Swim Association swimmers Charlie Long and Mika Lackey. The CSA duo competed in last weekend’s Southeastern Championships in Huntsville and will be headed to Cary, North Carolina this weekend to swim in this year’s...
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers Heads to Lewis Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament organization, heads to Cullman, Alabama, this week, March 11-14, for the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Covercraft Stop 2 – Lewis Smith Lake . This is the second...
Grants from Governor to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $228,289 to assist the efforts of six specialized units and organizations that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north Alabama.
“Domestic violence harms families and leaves lasting scars on victims and those close...
Strawberry Festival is back, coming May 1
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism touts active slate starting this week with archery and pro fishing tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Strawberry Festival has been a community institution since its inception in 1939. The 2019 80th anniversary event saw record attendance numbers of more...
PREP TENNIS: CHS women top Hartselle 8-1 on the road
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers Tuesday night. Cullman put together an impressive performance in the first doubles match, winning the first set in a tie...
South Vinemont meets with light agenda
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night with a light agenda. The council unanimously accepted the minutes from both the work session and regular meeting from Feb. 9. and the January and February financials. All voted in favor except Councilwoman...
Former Mayor escorted out of Colony Town Council meeting after argument over food distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council had a fairly quiet agenda Tuesday evening until it reached the public comment section. At that point, former Mayor Donnis Leeth rose to challenge current Mayor Curtis Johnson and his supporters on the issue of the distribution...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies pull away from Hanceville 19-6; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Hanceville for a Tuesday night showdown with the Bulldogs and hung 19 runs on the scoreboard on the way to a 19-6 road victory. Bryceson Turner got the start and the win on the mound for the Aggies...
Obituary: Herbert Milton Brock
Herbert Milton Brock, of Cullman, passed away March 8, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman February 26, 1926 to James Walter and Lela Mae Miller Brock.
He is preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life, wife:...
Obituary: Barbara Blincoe White
Mrs. Barbara Blincoe White, 59, from Hanceville, Alabama went home to her heavenly father on Monday, March 8, 2021. Barbara was a long-time employee of Huntsville Hospital and had a passion for caring for others. Barbara loved to talk to people and never met...
Obituary: Mary Grace Howard “Mama” Horton Minor
Mary Grace Howard "Mama" Horton Minor, age 80, of Vinemont, AL, passed away on March 6, 2021 surrounded by family at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Mary was born July 28, 1940, the youngest child of William Bryan Howard and Hazel E. (Brunner) Howard of Cullman,...
Obituary: Susan Ho Tubbs (Ho Hsiu-San/何秀珊)
Susan Ho Tubbs (Ho Hsiu-San/何秀珊) of Cullman, AL passed away at 4:21 p.m. on February 2, 2021 at UAB hospital, she was 68 years old. Susan was born in Hong Kong to her parents Edward Ho (Ho Kee-Kuang/何基光) and mother Quen Lee (Lee Jun-Ru...
Obituary: Joseph Ike Walker
Mr. Joseph Ike Walker passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born October 25, 1947. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents (William Walker & Velino (Pat) Smith), his brother (Bill Walker), his son (Tyler...
Obituary: Ellen Katherine Taylor
Ellen Katherine Taylor, age 78, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Mrs. Taylor was born on June 4, 1942 in Newburgh, Indiana.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek downs Addison at home 6-4
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled 10 miles south to take on Meek Tuesday night and the Lady Tigers were not gracious hosts. Meek defeated the young Lady Bulldogs 6-4.
Addison opened up the game facing Lady Tiger Pitcher Marlee Mosley who put the Dawgs down in...
Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 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
March 1
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Hwy....
