Obituary: Connie Janease Collier Price
Connie Janease Collier Price, was born May 17,1956 in Cullman County to Henry and Lillie Grace Johnson Collier. Connie passed away Jan. 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Price is survived by husband David Henry Price, Jr.; children Steven (Callie) Smith, Jeremy Smith,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,699 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 1,444...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors JV Boys advance to semifinals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Day one of the 2021 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of JV boys matchups at West Point High School Saturday night. In the first game, the third-seeded West Point Warriors, dominated no. 6 Vinemont 43-13 and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Winston County Championships
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison took care of business on Saturday night as the Lady Dawgs defeated the Double Springs Lady Jackets in a thrilling, overtime game, 75-72 and the boys handled the Meek Tigers in another great game, 57-54. The ladies won the county tournament for the...
Obituary: Thomas Julius Pope
Funeral services for Thomas Julius Pope, 70, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Heritage Cemetery; Pastor Scott Sessions officiating. Visitation will be Monday one hour prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Roberta Jean Moore
Funeral services for Roberta Jean Moore, 73, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Jimmie Wayne Burrow
Jimmie Wayne Burrow passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1946 in Cullman, AL to GC and Opaline Burrow.
He is preceded in death by his wife Janet Burrow.
Survivors include his daughter Margie (Dewayne) Key; son Greg (Beth)...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Broncos rally to defeat West Point 25-21
WEST POINT, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point tipped off JV Girls tournament action Saturday afternoon and after a slow first half on the offensive end, the Lady Broncos came from behind to topple the Lady Warriors 25-21.
West Point’s Lela Fisher scored the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond JV Boys down Hanceville 48-30
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off Saturday at West Point High School with the opening round of the JV Boys and Girls tournaments. Holly Pond’s JV Boys squared off against Hanceville’s JV squad in Saturday’s first game...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 23; statewide hospitalizations declining
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,686 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 2,340...
Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Many people still have questions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 as the vaccine is becoming available to the broader community. Medical professionals at the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham answered some of those questions and concerns in...
Contract broiler producers benefit from additional USDA assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama contract broiler farmers are set to benefit from expanded federal assistance eligibility details released recently by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Payments will be based on a decline in revenue when comparing income from Jan. 1-Dec. 27, 2019 to Jan....
Leadership Lions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission teamed up with Wallace State Community College to give County employees the opportunity to attend Leadership Lions classes at the school Thursday and Friday. The course is offered by WSCC’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and...
Chicken Salad check!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chicken Salad Chick on Friday presented The Link of Cullman County a check for $9,400 to help fund the agency’s Master’s Hands community food bank, a ministry begun in partnership with Daystar Church. The funds came from the sale of “Giving...
Obituary: Lonnie Rudolph Shedd
Lonnie Rudolph Shedd of Cullman passed away Jan. 20, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born Nov. 17, 1931 in Cullman to William A. and Nora Suite Shedd.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Herman Junior Hill
Graveside services for Herman Junior Hill, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Etha Baptist Cemetery with J. T. Scott officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hill passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Cullman...
Obituary: Tina Yvette Speegle
Tina Yvette Speegle, 55, of Vinemont, Alabama passed from this life Jan. 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born Oct. 28, 1965 to Robert Howard and Vonetta Todd Speegle.
A memorial service for and will be planned and announced at a later date.
She was...
Obituary: Daniel Garrett Presley
Funeral services for Daniel Garrett Presley, 44, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Valley Springs Cemetery; Rev. Perry Knight officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Cullman...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,662 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 642 were confirmed...
(Updated) Falkville man charged with murder following shooting Friday; victim identified
Updated 1-23-21 9:47 p.m.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as Patrick Edward Burkhart, 58, of Falkville.
The victim of Friday's Shooting on HWY 55 near Falkville has been identified as Patrick Edward Burkhart 58 of Falkville. pic.twitter.com/39dcPyAYnQ— Morgan County Sheriff's Office (@morgan_sheriff)...
Cullman County Basketball Tournament ticket, live stream information
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Basketball Tournament begins with Junior Varsity games on Saturday, January 23 and continues with JV and Varsity Championship Games on Saturday, January 30.
Due to COVID-19. CCBOE is making adjustments and implementing restrictions to make sure all State of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22, 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
Jan. 21
fourth-degree theft of property; person; 2nd SW;...
Cullman Co. unemployment rate lowest in state at 2.1%; AL rate drops to 3.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 3.9%, down from November’s rate of 4.4%, and above December 2019’s rate of 2.7%. December’s rate represents 87,534 unemployed persons, compared to...
The Link hosts substance abuse roundtable as part of state response project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Wednesday hosted a roundtable discussion about substance abuse in the Cullman area, focused on identifying resources available to respond to the crisis, as well as barriers to response. The event was sponsored by the Montevallo-based...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison earns first round wins in Winston County Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the first round of the 2021 Winston County Tournament Thursday night and both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs collected wins to advance to the next round. The Lady Bulldogs started it off with a solid, 57-49 win over the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies handle Holly Pond at home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview was home at Joe Schults Gymnasium Thursday night to host the Holly Pond Broncos and both the Aggies and Lady Aggies were able to collect a pair of convincing wins. The Lady Aggies ran away with the girls’ matchup 57-19...
Cullman County Water Department rates going up 7%
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Water Department customers will see a 7% increase in water rates starting with the next billing cycle. The increase was recommended by St. John & Associates due to an increase in rates from the City of Cullman Utilities Board,...
Obituary: Herlin Calvert
Visitation for Herlin Calvert, 81, of Bremen will be from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Persimmon Grove Church of Christ.
Mr. Calvert passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Mary Sue Brown
Mary Sue Brown, 82, entered into eternal peace Jan. 19, 2021. Mrs. Brown was a resident of Cullman, Alabama in the Gold Ridge community.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Brown, Jr.; her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cole; her...
Obituary: Betty Dean Slaten
Funeral services for Betty Dean Slaten, 72, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Aris officiating; interment in Enon Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Valerii Grigorievich Belash
A Celebration of Life service for Valerii Grigorievich Belash, 71, of Good Hope, Alabama will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 noon at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Belash was born April 22, 1949 to Grigory Semenowich and Maria Patapora Belash. He passed from...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,640 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 678 were confirmed...
Ivey extends mask mandate to March 5; Harris gives vaccine rollout update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask mandate, through March 5 at 5 p.m. It had been set to expire Jan. 22. Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris,...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 19
trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 124
unlawful possession of a controlled substance,...
Hanceville man charged with murder in DUI death
Updated 1-22-21 1:33 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested Jan. 15 after being indicted on six counts by a Cullman County grand jury for his role in the vehicle crash that caused the death of a 16-year-old girl from Arab.
According to court...
UAB: Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with COVID-19 and diabetes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Use of the diabetes drug metformin — before a diagnosis of COVID-19 — is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham....
Wallace State’s basketball teams tip off 2021 season tonight at Enterprise State
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – After a long wait, Wallace State’s basketball teams open the season tonight at Enterprise State.
The Lady Lions, coached by Jessica McBrayer, are ranked No. 21 in the NJCAA Division preseason poll. Wallace State returns five sophomores, including dynamic guard Jiselle Woodson, from...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Howard
Peggy Sue Howard, a longtime resident of Cullman, AL, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 16, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born April 1, 1936 to William Jackson “Jack” and Sarah (Meeks) Young in Birmingham, AL.
Mrs. Howard is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Harold Duane Derrick
A Celebration of Victory for Harold Duane Derrick, 77, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Prospect Church of Christ with interment in the adjoining cemetery; Minister Bill Hall officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 12:30-2 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Nell Dean Hesterley
Nell Dean Hesterley, 82, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Cullman Regional. There will be a visitation from 4-6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hesterley was born Feb....
Obituary: Syble D. Bishop
Graveside services for Syble D. Bishop, 99, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Duck River Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bishop passed from this life Jan. 20, 2021 at Woodland Village and Rehab. Brother Benjamin Smothers and Brother Javon...
Obituary: Thomas Allen Barton
Funeral services for Thomas Allen Barton will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 from 5:30-8 p.m. The interment will be in the Good Hope Cemetery. Brother Freddy Childs will...
Obituary: Charlene Johnson
Graveside services for Charlene Johnson, 64, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Dennis Shadix officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Johnson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Cullman Regional...
Biden takes office
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, inheriting what the Associated Press referred to as “a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.”
“Amid a devastating pandemic and the threat of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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
Jan. 17
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Denson Ave....
ADPH gives COVID-19 vaccine update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For the past four weeks, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been distributing its full federal allotment of 50,000 to 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to providers in Alabama. Vaccine allocations are based on state population per capita and not...
Trump pardons former Rep. Ed Henry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Outgoing President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 people and commuted the sentences of another 70 before leaving office Jan. 20, 2021. Among those pardoned are former Republican Alabama Rep. William “Ed” Henry, who pleaded guilty to one count of...
Central Board approves return to play ‘Best Practices’ for spring sports and modifications to winter playoff formats
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines for spring sports Wednesday and also approved Winter Sports Championship health and safety modifications due to COVID restrictions at its annual winter meeting...
Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed the week of Jan. 24-31, 2021 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Week” in the city of Cullman. On hand at city hall to accept the proclamation were Rev. John M. Bussman, Principal Annette Creest,...
26th annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium Feb. 6-7
The 26th annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is going digital! Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, participants will be able to attend this year’s symposium from the comfort of their own homes.
What to expect
The symposium is a two-day online event, running Feb. 6-7. There is a...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 40 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,609 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 785 were confirmed...
Obituary: Gladys Garrison Hayes
Gladys Garrison Hayes, 92, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Hayes was born Aug. 1, 1928 in Winston County, Alabama. To most people who knew her, she was known as “Granny Hayes.” She was a hardworking poultry...
Obituary: Kevin Ozbolt
Funeral services for Kevin Ozbolt, 62, of Eva will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Gum Pond Primitive Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Elders Heath Williams and Dan Hopper will be officiating. Visitation will begin Friday evening at...
Obituary: John Allen Jett
John Allen Jett of Cullman passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at the age of 67.
His visitation will be held at Kinney Grove Baptist Church Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. The celebration of life funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Lamb
Peggy Sue Lamb, 55, of Cullman passed away Jan. 18, 2021. She was born July 26, 1965 in Arab, Alabama to James and Betty Boyles Lamb.
Ms. Lamb was a hard-working woman and she spent over 30 years as an employee of Tyson Foods. She...
Obituary: Lou Stanton
Memorial services for Lou Stanton, 79, will be Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at Williams Southside Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Mrs. Stanton passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born...
ADPH responds to 4 senators’ letter about COVID-19 vaccine distribution concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Four Alabama senators on Tuesday released a letter about the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH’s) handling of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Alabama. The letter was signed by Republican Senators Jim McClendon (Springville), Greg Albritton (Range), Tom Whatley (Auburn) and Randy...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Fairview Road
theft...
Welcome back, Deputy Clark!
Updated 1-19-21 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Eleven months ago, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark and his K9 partner Figo were seriously injured in a wreck. Tuesday, Clark was back at work, and a special person’s voice welcomed him over the radio.
The...
Berlin to expand Wi-Fi service around farmers’ market, community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved measures that will expand Wi-Fi access around the community center/farmers’ market/town hall complex and create a backup system to help safeguard that access.
Mayor Patrick Bates reported that public Wi-Fi has been installed at...
‘This truly is a historic moment’
Updated 1-19-21 1:06 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven months to the day after the Cullman Electric Cooperative announced Sprout Fiber Internet, the first customers were connected to the service- gigabit-speed internet- Monday morning.
“This is an exciting day for (the) Cullman Electric Co-op,” beamed Manager of...
West Point to welcome new parks director; spring sports uncertain
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Parks and Recreation Director Wesley Laney will step down at the end of January. Laney, who has been the director since 2011, will be replaced by Wesley Freeman. Freeman will start immediately, allowing him time to work alongside...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders beat Warriors at the buzzer 56-54, Lady Raiders rout West Point 63-39
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With schools closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the West Point Warriors made the short trip down I-65 for a Monday afternoon matinee against the Good Hope Raiders. The Lady Raiders got things started with a...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,569 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 816 were confirmed...
Obituary: Terry Wayne Adams
Graveside services for Terry Wayne Adams of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hayden.
Mr. Adams was born March 8, 1954 in Blount County. He died at the age of 66 Jan. 17, 2021 at Cullman...
Obituary: Barbara (Moore) Scott
Barbara (Moore) Scott entered her fabulous reward with her Savior Jan. 5, 2021. She was born April 5, 1939 in Cullman County, Alabama to Malcomb Van Moore, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Gracy) Moore.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her brother...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 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
Jan. 14
harassing communications; person
first-degree theft by deception;...
Site map added to ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard
A newly created map is available on the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard. The map depicts sites other than hospitals that have been selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine. The state's allocation is minimal, so many sites may not have...
Obituary: Quinton Harold Whatley
Graveside services for Quinton Harold Whatley of Hanceville will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Tim Aris will be officiating.
Mr. Whatley was born to Robert and Clarice (Shaddrix) Whatley Aug. 24, 1935 in Cullman. He died...
Obituary: Erlene Shannon Haynes
Erlene Shannon Haynes of Cullman passed away Jan. 16, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born July 27, 1938 to William and Mattie Bowen Shannon.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard Haynes; daughters Brenda Sizemore and Janet Haynes; grandson...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,556 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 833 were confirmed...
(Update) Cullman Co. man wanted in Missouri homicide located in West Point, takes own life
Updated 1-30-21 6:40 p.m.
The Cullman man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Sarcoxie, Missouri was located in West Point in Cullman County Saturday. He is deceased. A post from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office in Missouri said Justin Chase Stevens, 34, was...
Obituary: Tarrant Jordon White
Tarrant Jordon White, 25, of Holly Pond passed away Jan. 14, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1995 in Cullman County to Joshua Brett White and Jamie Kim May.
Tarrant was a special young man who loved an adventure. He liked to go camping and...
Obituary: Ralph Allen Hawkins
Funeral services for Ralph Allen Hawkins, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at the age of 72, will be at Beech Grove Baptist Church Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Bethesda Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Dennis Edward Hankey
Dennis Edward Hankey, 84, of Cullman died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby Mooney Hankey; daughter Donna Arndt (John, Sr.); son Dwight Hankey; sister Esther Turner (Wells); three grandchildren John Arndt Jr. (Katie), Joshua Arndt, and Veronica...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,532 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 827 were confirmed...
‘Mission complete’: Col. Fallin, Team Johnny Mac reach Kilimanjaro summit, pass fundraising goal
TANZANIA - Col. Don Fallin, retired Army special operations aviator and Fairview High School alumnus, along with fellow United States Military Academy (USMA/West Point) graduates John Magness and Jamie Brennan, set off last week to reach the summit of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro and raise...
Rodent-free is the way to be
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With a new year comes new resolutions. This year, make it a priority to keep a rodent-free home. Aside from causing a fright, rats and other rodents can be harmful to humans by spreading disease, destroying property or even biting....
‘Most aren’t aware of just how much he has done’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Longtime president of the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD), Joe Golden stepped down Thursday night after serving 15 years in the position. Although he will no longer head the association, Golden said he does not intend to stop...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs split road matchups at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the county seat to take on their archrival foes, the Yellow Jackets of Double Springs. The girls lost another nail biter 55-52 while the boys pulled out a tough 47-42 victory.
Winston County 55 – Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Oneonta in a pair of huge Class 4A, Area 11 games as they looked to bounce back after getting swept by the Redskins in December. The Lady Raiders dominated the Lady Redskins from start to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies edge Guntersville 62-60 in OT, Aggies fall to Wildcats 74-43
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies were on their home floor to host Guntersville in a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Fairview squads split the results of two very different games. The Lady Aggies trailed by 12 at...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,512 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 830 were confirmed...
Obituary: Donna Louise Adams
Donna Louise Adams, 63, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Regional. She was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Hartford, Connecticut to Robert and Elaine McGee.
Survivors include her husband Danny Adams; parents Robert and Elaine McGee; daughter Brandy (Nicholas) Brown;...
Obituary: Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin
Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin, 70, of Hanceville passed away Jan. 12, 2021.
Mr. Martin was a native of Oneonta, AL. He graduated from Appalachian High School in 1968. Immediately after high school he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. After...
Obituary: Earline Latham
Earline Latham, 69, of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 23, 1951 to William Earlie Hamby and Irene Berry.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sons Robert Learl Haynes and Michael Stanley...
Obituary: Ollie W. Scott
Private graveside services for Ollie W. Scott, 88, of Vestavia Hills were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Scott passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at St. Vincent's St. Clair Hospital. He was...
Obituary: Curtis Weldon Thompson
Curtis Weldon Thompson, 87, of Bremen went home to be with the Lord Monday Jan. 11, 2021. A private family service will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steve Rodgers and Reverend Ted Blalock will officiate the...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Ponder
Graveside service for Jerry Wayne Ponder, 86, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro Dennis Trimble and Bro. Terry Blankenship officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ponder passed away Thursday, Jan. 14,...
Obituary: Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch
Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch, 45, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Randall was born Oct. 18, 1975 to Clifford Legran and Elma Joyce Teichmiller Lynch.
Randy is the owner of Lynch Logistics. He was a loving husband, father, son, Papa, and friend....
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama as of Jan. 15.
To date, 130,394 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Alabama. A total of 370,575 doses...
Restoring Women Outreach enjoys success despite 2020 challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and its surrounding areas since 2011,” faced many challenges in 2020, especially in its group homes where program participants share common...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 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
Jan. 14
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in I-65 crash Thursday night
Updated 1-15-21 at 4:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman County Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Nathaniel Lee Creasey, 38, of Cullman.
Creasey was pronounced dead at the...
Hanceville mulls senior center project changes, costs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening heard from architect Tim Burney, who provided an update on the new senior center building. He, along with the council, continues to adjust plans for the project after the original bid for construction came...
Black Belt Adventures urges hunters to donate venison
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Hunters Helping the Hungry has provided more than a half-million pounds of ground venison to those in need in Alabama, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is encouraging hunters to make a special effort...
CCSO, City Sanitation, Hanceville and East Elementary honored with PALS awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners may not have been able to receive their awards in Montgomery as in past non-pandemic years, but that didn’t stop them from being celebrated Thursday when Cullman County PALS (People Against a Littered State) brought them together to present...
Obituary: Barney Vincent
In loving memory of Barney Vincent. Mr. Vincent was born April 27, 1944 in Garden City, AL to Clarence and Gladys (Knight) Vincent. He died at the age of 76 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center in Hanceville, AL Jan. 13, 2021.
Barney is survived...
Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Boni
Susan Elizabeth Boni, 64, of Buford, Georgia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 with family. She was born July 5, 1956 in Albany, New York to Donald and Dolores Murphy.
She was preceded in death by her father Donald Murphy and her husband Joseph Boni,...
Obituary: Della Geneva Bates
Funeral services for Della Geneva Bates, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Hill officiating; interment in Enmondfield Church Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman...
