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: 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...
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,...
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....
Governor Ivey Proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY—The State of Alabama has officially recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month as of March 1, 2021.
Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month to “promote greater understanding of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities” and “educate our communities, policymakers, friends...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball moves up to No. 7 in NJCAA Division I ranks; Basketball, No. 18 Volleyball, Tennis & Baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team is among the Top 10 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks.
The Lions (19-2) are 7th overall after a profitable weekend in Columbus, Ga., which saw Wallace State tally five wins, including a 12-8 triumph over...
Cullman Police Department formalizes reserve officer force
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council formally approved a reserve police force for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), noting in the ordinance that, “certain levels of manpower are required in order to provide for the safety of the public and...
U.S. 31 to stop traffic for bridge work March 10
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that traffic on U.S. 31 between Hartselle and Falkville will be stopped as girders are moved into place for the new southbound bridge at Cedar Creek on Wednesday, March 10.
Multiple stoppages will occur between 8...
Cullman emergency responders get high tech help from new app
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new system that will give emergency responders high-tech assistance getting where they need to go. The Rover system by Emergency Reporting is designed to get emergency calls out to responders...
Portion of Main Ave SW will be closed March 11
CULLMAN, Ala - A message from City of Cullman Municipal Government: “The portion of Main Ave SW between Swafford Rd SW and Cherokee Ave SW will be CLOSED from the morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2021, through the evening of Thursday, March 11, 2021,...
Good Hope City Council moves one step closer to new planned projects
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council moved one step closer to being able to announce one of several new projects currently being planned. The council heard the second reading of a lease agreement for the old Cotton Gin restaurant property located at...
Cullman City Council grants 10-year tax abatement for unknown industrial project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for an existing Cullman industrial manufacturer without naming the company, to support expansion for cryptically labeled “Project MBEQ,” representing a capital investment of at least $50 million that will...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont collects 18-3 win at Holly Pond; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles made the short trip over to Holly Pond for a matchup with the Broncos Monday night and went home with a dominant, 18-3 win. Vinemont plated 14 runs in the top of the first to put things...
Obituary: Margie June Main
The Funeral Service for Margie June Main, 82, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, March 9, 11AM, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10am to 11am. Reverend Larry Brown will officiate the service. The interment...
Obituary: Glenda Sue Holmes
Mrs. Glenda Sue (Logan) Holmes, age 75, of Cullman passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Glenda was born February 13, 1946 at home in Niota, Jefferson County, Alabama to Mary Savanah Jacobs Logan...
Obituary: Ronald Ivan ORear, Jr.
A Memorial service for Mr. Ronald Ivan ORear, Jr. will be planned and announced by the family at a later date. Mr. ORear passed from this life on March 7, 2021 at the Folsom Center. He was born April 5, 1960 to Ronald Ivan Sr....
Obituary: Ronald Lee Abbott
The funeral service for Mr. Ronald Lee Abbott, 66, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Hanceville, Alabama. He will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Tim...
Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 4
domestic violence; CR 1566
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 747
theft of...
Lt. Jeff Warnke discusses drone mapping process near HWY 278 and 157
Lieutenant Jeff Warnke, Cullman Police Department's Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator, talks about today's drone mapping process near 278 and 157. The total drone mapping took approximately 24 minutes to complete and will help with the investigation in and outside of the courtroom.
Obituary: Myra Lynn Bailey
Funeral services for Myra Lynn Bailey, 62, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ernie Brown and Terry Blankenship officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mrs....
Hunting antler sheds
Late winter and early spring can often be a dull time for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Deer season is over, and turkey season has yet to begin, but people may still be looking for an excuse to get outside. Hunting for deer antler sheds...
Avoid planting summer vegetables too early
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late winter and spring can fool gardeners into planting too soon.
Alabama summer vegetables
According to Alabama Extension agent Jack LeCroy, of the...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles place 1st, 2nd at Cold Springs Invitational
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School hosted this year’s Cold Springs Invitational Saturday and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles posted impressive performances. The Eagles finished ahead of Holly Pond and Hanceville to win the boys’ division and the Lady Eagles finished just...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle HIV stigma, improve the lives of people with HIV and bring us closer to ending the HIV epidemic. Scientific findings...
Cullman man charged with trafficking meth
CULLMAN, Ala – A Cullman man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine according to the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
The CPD said Officer AJ White conducted a traffic stop along Rosemont Avenue Southwest, during which the driver of the vehicle quickly turned into a residential...
‘Horticulture is my true love’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his hat. Glover has served ACES for 37 years and has led the Cullman office for the last 10.
In his final...
Controlled burns top tool for wildlife, land managers
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Social media has been filled with smoke and fire lately as many land managers, like the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), conduct controlled burns to enhance the flora and fauna throughout the state.
Steven...
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea.
“Nobody wants to see their pets suffer in such a painful way or, worst-case scenario, have a fatal incident. That’s why it’s important to make sure your home...
‘I think we are going in the right direction’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order until April 9, with a few changes for hospitals and nursing homes. The updated order information sheet states, “Subject to reasonable restrictions, patients and residents will be allowed...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Lynn 14-2 in 5 innings
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their Cross-county rivals, the Lynn Lady Bears in a chilly late afternoon softball game. The Lady Bulldogs came away with a run ruled 5 inning victory 14-2.
The Lady Bulldogs had Anna Grace "The Glove" Luker on the...
North Alabama Agriplex kicks off 2021 adult and children’s programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s 2021 public program schedule is now set with many in-person and virtual programs scheduled for all ages. Register for programs at www.agriplex.org.
Kid programs
Little Farmers Preschool Program
This program is for children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult). Each...
Obituary: Barbara Jane Chaffin
Barbara Jane Chaffin of Crane Hill passed away March 3, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born Feb. 5, 1942 in Cullman to Enus and Avie White Glover.
She Is preceded in death by her parents, brother Wesley (Bernice) Glover, and sister Pauline...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 5
Friday, March 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 391,369 (+697 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 107,518 (+114 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,943 (+23 since yesterday)
Probable...
Cullman County Circuit Clerk’s Office passes 2015-2020 financial audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain reported this week that her office received a clean financial audit report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The audit examined funds collected and disbursed by the clerk’s office.
According to Chief Examiner...
Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 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 2
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming to town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help make up for the canceled 2021 Empty Bowls of Cullman County fundraiser, and announcing a new upcoming fundraiser featuring popular...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped a heartbreaker to the Lady Vikings 5-4.
Cold Springs starter Emma Black got the first two outs of the game and...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops home tilt against Mars Hill 13-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Mars Hill Panthers in the first of a home and home series, Addison travels to Mars Hill tomorrow night. It was not a good night for the hometown Bulldogs as Mars Hill dominated the Dawgs winning 13-0 in five innings.
Addison had the...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors blank Fairview at home 10-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After handling Athens on the road 10-0 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for a showdown with the Fairview Aggies. Branson Smith got the start on the mound for the Warriors and picked up a win...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an early lead in the first few innings, the Lady Wildcats were eventually able to pull away and defeat West Point...
Obituary: Robert George Watson
Robert George Watson, 73, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born July 11, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey to George and Margaret Watson.
Robert graduated at Camden Catholic High School. He proudly served in the United States...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Kyte
Graveside services for Mary Elizabeth Kyte, 85, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Ivey extends mask mandate until April 9
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, until Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m. It had been set to expire March 5. She was joined in a press conference by State...
Cullman County’s Ben Haynes recognized for top state honors in National Corn Yield Contest
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), recognizes farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results. Although the past year posed numerous tests for all sectors of the American...
Food, love, care… all in a backpack
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two breakfasts, two lunches, two suppers and six snacks... all packed up for the weekend. That is what the Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program is all about. The program is a well-organized machine that involves volunteers, donors and others who come...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 1
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 260
theft...
Agriplex resumes in-person programs… with chickens!
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its first in-person event of the year, the North Alabama Agriplex welcomed a full group of participants to discuss backyard chickens. Despite the cooler temperatures and rain, the group gathered under the complex’s pavilion to maintain safe social distancing. Agriplex...
Obituary: James Ellis Calvert
James Ellis Calvert, 77, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Feb. 25,2021 in Plaquemine, LA.
Mr. Calvert was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam.
He is survived by wife Sally Carithers Calvert; son Chad Calvert; daughters Linda Gardner and Jamie...
Obituary: Dennis Allen Glover
Funeral services for Dennis Allen Glover, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers and Ben McKenzie officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. at the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 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
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Walker St....
PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state, but all things considered, everything went smooth and according to plan. There were some amazing contests that went on during...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds tosses 1-hit shutout in 10-0 win at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point made the trip to Athens Tuesday night for a showdown with the Eagles and the Warriors left with a 10-0 win thanks in large part to a 1-hit, shutout performance from Eli Folds on the mound. West Point put...
Baileyton names parks director, schedules ‘Day in the Park’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council approved at its meeting Monday night several new hires in preparation for what it hopes will be a successful ball season. Ryan Chambers was named parks director for a one-year term, while Dianne Whitehead will be the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Belgreen at home 11-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on a rainy, muddy field at Alexander Park in Addison, Alabama for an early season softball game. Addison came away with an impressive run-ruled win in a five-inning game by the score of 11-1.
Addison started the game...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview hammers J.B. Pennington 14-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Lady Aggies hit the field their home opener against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and after the Lady Tigers made it a 1-run game in the third inning, Fairview plated seven runs in the fourth to take control and eventually pulled...
Goat Island Brewing to host female brewers on International Women’s Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing announced that on Monday, March 8 it will host members of the national female brewers’ organization Pink Boots Society for the group’s annual Collaboration Brew Day. The event, which coincides with International Women’s Day, will take place...
Obituary: Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips
Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips of Cullman passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born in McCall, South Carolina Feb. 23, 1947 to Newty and Lillie Mae Chavis Kerns.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Curtis Lee Phillips,...
Obituary: Teresa Annette Spain
A funeral service for Teresa Annette Spain of Columbia, Tennessee who died Feb. 27, 2021 at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Teresa’s family will receive friends beginning...
Obituary: Larry McKelvey
Larry McKelvey, 79, of Boston, VA passed away peacefully at the Culpeper Feb. 27, 2021. Larry was born and lived the first 19 years of his life on a farm in Cullman, AL.
After graduating high school, he attended Alverson Draughn Business College in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Worland Clay Fowler
Memorial services for Worland Clay Fowler, 61, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Springville First United Methodist Church, 6471 U.S. Hwy. 11, Springville, AL 35146.
Obituary: Margaret Camp Hamrick
Funeral services for Margaret Camp Hamrick will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Richter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Hamrick will...
NASA, SpaceX to launch 2nd Commercial Crew rotation mission to International Space Station
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX are continuing a regular cadence of missions with astronauts launching on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 is the second crew rotation mission with four astronauts...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 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
Feb. 26
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
Fairview council votes to replace park lights, discusses community planning
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and after approving last month’s minutes welcomed Clint Haynes who was there to talk about his idea for a potential strip mall in the town. No detailed plans were put...
Cullman ranked no. 3 micropolitan in U.S. for industry in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as the no. 3 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s Top 100 Micropolitans for industrial growth in 2020. Cullman boasted 12 qualifying industrial projects during the year. Site Selection...
Holly Pond moves forward with sewer repairs, improvements
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a proposal to make the first of three major repairs to the town’s sewer system by installing new gearbox seals, shafts, bearings and rotors in two pumps. Council members approved an...
Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Cullman County
ARKADELPHIA, Ala. – A Bremen man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife. The charge stems from a shooting that occurred Wednesday night, Jan. 27, 2021 at a residence along the 3200 block of County Road 5 south of Arkadelphia.
Cullman...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 1
Monday, March 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,933 (+408 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,836 (+109 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,789 (+2 since yesterday)
Probable...
Obituary: Karen Denise Fitzek
A funeral service for Karen Denise Fitzek, 59, of Bremen, AL will be at noon Thursday, March 4 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held after...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hinkle
Franklin D. Hinkle, 87, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Frank was born Sept. 1, 1933 to Denson and Edith Hinkle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked for NASA and as...
