Love thy neighbor
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont residents began receiving holiday gift packages Friday afternoon to help them stay safe from COVID-19. Mayor Radginal Dodson and members of the town council began going door-to-door distributing masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to every household in town.
The mayor...
Ivey’s study group says gambling could mean $700M, 19K new jobs for state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Gambling Policy on Friday issued its report. In it, the group estimated the state could see as much as $700 million and create 19,000 new jobs if a constitutional amendment expanding legalized gambling in Alabama...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders down Fairview at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope looked to bounce back after a pair of losses to Cold Springs when Fairview Friday night and both varsity squads were able to do just that. The Lady Raiders pulled away late to defeat the Lady Aggies 62-50...
Obituary: Earnest W.L. Heaton, Jr.
Graveside services for Earnest W.L. Heaton, Jr., 64, of Eva will be Dec. 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Lawrence Cove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Heaton passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept....
Obituary: Jimmy J.H. “Rattler” Maze
Jimmy J.H. “Rattler” Maze, 79, of Addison entered into rest Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Maze was born June 14, 1941 in Sardis, Alabama. J.H. loved his family, especially his grandkids, and loved his horses. He was a member of...
Obituary: Randall Keith Shelton
On Dec. 16, 2020, Heaven welcomed Randall Keith Shelton, 62, into his eternal reward. Randall was born April 7, 1958 to Jimmy Robert and Carolyn Poe Shelton. He was preceded in death by his father.
Randy served the Lord with great passion and diligently ministered to...
Obituary: Kathaleen “Kitty” Ellis
Kathaleen “Kitty” Ellis, 83, of Crestview, Florida, formerly of Addison, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kitty was born Jan. 26, 1937 in Addison. She was a sweet, precious and humble person. She loved yard sales,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,419 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,261 were confirmed...
ID board presents $20K to Good Hope for AGCOR project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Jason Grimmett, chairman of the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority Board, on Friday presented Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett a check for $20,000 on behalf of the Authority.
According to Cullman County Economic Development Director Bradley Williams, the money will help...
State’s Nov. unemployment rate drops to 4.4%; Cullman County’s tied for lowest at 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%, and above November 2019’s rate of 2.7%. November’s rate represents 100,537 unemployed persons, compared to...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $2K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation gives a big thanks to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its recent donation of $2,000. This check was a blessing. This year was a little different; because of COVID-19, normal donations have been very low.
For many years, Bill...
Make the season brighter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s annual Angel Tree gift-giving project this year benefits 63 families in need and 137 children. Church members pick a card or cards and purchase gifts, wrap them and return them so they can be given...
Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election Assistance Commission’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles beat Raiders at the buzzer in 2OT, Lady Eagles edge Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to take on Good Hope in Thursday night hoops action. Cold Springs looked to keep things going in the right direction after their sweep of Falkville, while Good Hope looked to bounce back after getting swept by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area matchups with Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of varsity matchup between two area foes Thursday night. The Lady Devils won a close contest 61-54 in the opener and the Addison boys won a similarly close game 68-63 in the nightcap.
Falkville...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds off Holly Pond 50-45, Lady Broncos top Hanceville 64-50
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond made the short trip to Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Hanceville Thursday night and split the contests against the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Broncos took down Hanceville 64-50 while the Bulldogs held...
Obituary: Mary O. Hughes
Funeral services for Mary O. Hughes, 89, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hughes is survived...
Obituary: Harlan Keith Stricklin
Funeral services for Harlan Keith Stricklin of Tuscaloosa, Alabama will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Addington Chapel Cemetery in Bremen. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Saturday prior to the...
Obituary: Edmund Holland
Edmund Holland, 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Edmund was born March 8, 1934 to James F. and Margaret McNamee Holland, who preceded him in death.
Edmund is survived by his wife Dorothy Gadbois Holland and daughter Ann M. Holland.
A rosary...
Obituary: William Charles Roberson, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. for William Charles Roberson, Sr., who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. The visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church with...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 87 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,345 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,267 were confirmed...
Alabama infant mortality rate shows slight uptick in 2019
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently announced the 2019 infant mortality rate of 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. The 2018 rate was 7.0, the 2017 rate was 7.4, and the 2016 rate was 9.1.
The 2019 rate is the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 14
harassment; CR 1515
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157
burglary;...
Cullman EC: New Ryan Creek substation now online
CULLMAN, Ala. - Construction is complete and Cullman Electric Cooperative’s 17th substation is now providing electricity to co-op members. The new Ryan Creek substation is located north of County Road 222, just west of Exit 305 on Interstate 65.
Cullman EC Senior Systems Engineer Justin...
Co-op customers near Berlin readying for Sprout Fiber Internet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sprout Fiber Internet service from the Cullman Electric Cooperative will soon be available in the Berlin area. Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy said the Co-op has received great feedback from the eight residential customers and...
‘I’m extremely humbled and honored’
"I would like thank God for blessing me with the opportunity and ability to serve this great nation for the past 16-plus years in the greatest Army on earth.” SFC Matthew Clayton
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local U.S. Army Recruiter, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Clayton was...
Obituary: Otis Craig White
Funeral service for Otis Craig White will be Saturday, Dec. 19. 2020, at 10 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-10 prior to the service.
Mr. White passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, in Mobile, AL.
Obituary: Marisa Goodwin McIntosh
Funeral services for Marisa Goodwin McIntosh, 35, of Cullman will be at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Rev. James McGraw officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Ruby Jean Johnson
Private family funeral services for Ruby Jean Johnson, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Private family visitation will be on Sunday from 1-2 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Nelson Ragsdale
Memorial services for Nelson Ragsdale, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Bellview Heights Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mr. Ragsdale passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at UAB Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1936...
Obituary: Tommy Dean Walker
Tommy Dean Walker, 80, of Addison entered into rest Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Yuma, Arizona.
Tommy was born March 26, 1940 in Danville, Alabama. He attended Addison High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he retired as Master...
Obituary: Frederic Harry Wallwork
A small memorial service for Frederic Harry Wallwork, 84, of Holly Pond, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 11 a.m.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Patrick
Billy Wayne Patrick, son of Forrest Lonzo Patrick and Mary Ruth Patrick of Cullman, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 in Cullman, Alabama at the age of 81.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,...
‘Come and enjoy a bit of Christmas spirit’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As part of its annual Christmas celebration, the Town of Holly Pond lit up Governors Park the week after Thanksgiving. New Mayor Carla Hart expressed interest in increasing the number of decorations for the display each year, and this year's...
PREP FOOTBALL: 2020 Class 2A, All-Region 5 Team announced
This year’s Class 2A, Region 5 All-Region Team has been voted on by the region coaches and released this afternoon. Several players from both the Cold Springs Eagles and Addison Bulldogs earned spots on this year’s team.
Cold Springs’ Brodi Williams, Ayden Alexander and...
Vinemont council seeking to fill place 3
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council met for its regularly scheduled December meeting Tuesday night, its first meeting since Councilman and former Mayor J.D. Marcum died in November at the age of 85.
Mayor Radginal Dodson said the Town will fill Marcum’s seat, and...
Dr. Jim Wright receives Childhaven, national awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the annual Christmas Banquet at Childhaven, Executive Director Emeritus Dr. Jim Wright was presented with two awards.
Each year Childhaven presents the Dot Causey Distinguished Service Award to honor an individual or organization that has distinguished themselves in serving the children...
Christmas gifts with local flavor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas is almost here and last-minute shoppers are out and about or online looking for the perfect gifts for family and friends. Luckily for Cullman shoppers, there are many unique local shops that can help you find the best gifts this...
Commission awards installation contract for New Canaan shelter; Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclaimed
CULLMAN, Ala. - New Canaan will soon see progress in the long-awaited installation of its community storm shelter. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening awarded the contract to install the shelter to Harbor Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Survive-A-Storm.
The new community storm center...
Obituary: Dorothy (“Dot”) Rickles
On Dec. 14, 2020, Dorothy (“Dot”) Rickles, 89, of Baileyton passed away at her residence.
Dot was born in Cullman County in 1933 to Stella and George Smith and graduated from Priceville High School. In addition to raising three children, Mrs. Rickles taught Sunday school,...
Obituary: Deborah Denise Dyer
Funeral services for Deborah Denise Dyer, 62, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Abbott officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jamie Stoddard
Jamie Stoddard, 4/28/1971 – 12/13/2020
In grief and heartache, we are shaken to our core. Jamie Stoddard you are truly loved and deeply blessed, and we are the better because of it. Your forever love shown for your children Cara, Ryan, Jake, and Trevor. Your...
Obituary: Sarah Frances Harbison
Funeral services for Sarah Frances Harbison, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery. Rev. Roger Hood will be officiating. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 9-11...
Obituary: Cecil Coy Smith
Cecil Coy Smith, 77, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
Coy was born March 29, 1943 in Arley, Alabama. He was a graduate of Meek High School and a longtime member of Meek Baptist Church in Arley. For several...
Legislators, ALFA present $215K for Cullman ag center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s state legislative delegation delivered some holiday cheer to the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening in the form of a $215,000 check from Montgomery. Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope were present at Tuesday’s commission meeting...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,180 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,214 were confirmed...
Cullman Regional COVID-19 update: Dec. 15
In a virtual press conference Tuesday morning, Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer Dr. William Smith said the hospital is currently treating 61 COVID-19 patients, with 15 on ventilators right now. The hospital's Critical Care Unit has 12 beds, so additional beds are in use....
Cullman Regional administers 1st COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional administered its first COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 8:43 a.m. to critical care nurse Donna Snow, RN.
“In following the federal and state-approved guidelines of vaccine administration, we are excited to report that one of our frontline critical care...
4 Alabama properties added to National Register of Historic Places
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is pleased to announce that four Alabama properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places: Macon County High School in Notasulga; Mobile Seamen’s Club Building in Mobile; South Central...
Good Hope moves closer to amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night had a first reading of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019, regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within city limits. The amended ordinance is in response to the...
Cullman City Council commends Dr. Scott Warner for COVID response
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening finished out its calendar year by presenting Dr. Scott Warner a resolution of commendation for his service to the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Warner, who works for Chest Medicine of Cullman in addition...
Obituary: Gearldine Fanning
Mrs. Gearldine Fanning, 78, of Hanceville peacefully passed away Friday evening, Dec. 11, 2020 at her residence.
She was born April 28, 1942 in Cullman County, a daughter of the late William Alexander Young and DesDecsie Mae Ballard Young.
Gearldine was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Amy Madison
Amy Madison, 62, of Arley passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Amy was born March 6, 1958 to James and Janet Hertzog. Amy was such a tenderhearted, compassionate woman. Her number one priority was family, and she...
Obituary: Linda Jean Thompson
Funeral services for Linda Jean Thompson, 74, of Hanceville will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: James Orville Farley
Funeral services for James Orville Farley, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Joe McNulty and Rev. Greg Story will officiate. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Charles Matthew Morris, Jr.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, Charles Matthew Morris, Jr., loving husband and father of two, passed away.
He is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years, Marja; his two daughters Beth Morris Veigl (Edgar W. Veigl) of Cullman, AL and Kathy Morris-Jones (Steven E. Jones III) of Brooklyn,...
Obituary: Jerry James Cone
Funeral services for Jerry James Cone, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church with interment in Mt. Grove Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Malcolm Carter II officiating. Visitation will be on Friday at the church from noon-2...
Obituary: Betty Mae Hudson
Betty Mae Hudson, 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Betty was born May 12, 1935 to Willie Maude Barnett McCain and Earl McCain.
Betty is survived by daughter Connie Joetta Speegle and son-in-law Jerry Speegle; brother Tony McCain and sister-in-law Doris...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Lewis Williams
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Lewis Williams, 62, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Pastors Stephen Funderburk and Austin Ball officiating. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Judy Faye Wilmoth
Judy Faye Wilmoth, 70, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born Dec. 25, 1949 in Earle, Arkansas. She loved her family very much and will be greatly missed by all of them.
No...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,125 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,227 were confirmed...
Cullman Regional receives 1st shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional received the facility’s first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning. The hospital plans to administer the first round of vaccines to employees Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday said three sites...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 10
theft of property; CR 1435
attempting to elude; CR 1179
domestic violence; CR 223
domestic violence; CR...
3 Alabama sites to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday, additional shipments to be delivered Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Now that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has provided recommendations, some health care workers and long-term care residents in Alabama will...
State ABC Board reinstitutes ‘to-go’ alcohol sales until Jan. 4
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) on Monday unanimously authorized its on-premise licensees to sell alcohol “to-go” until Jan. 4, 2021. In an emergency meeting, the Board voted 3-0 to allow the sales.
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases statewide...
Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoors enthusiasts
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Buying Christmas gifts for those who love the outdoors can be a daunting task simply because we tend to already be outfitted for every excursion into the woods or on the water.
If you’re struggling to find...
Obituary: Faith Keaton
Funeral services for Faith Keaton, 77, of Cullman, who passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Bro. David Hadley officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Methodist Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Herbert “Yogi” Lee Gable, Jr.
Funeral services for Herbert "Yogi" Lee Gable, Jr., 63, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Doyle Berry officiating; burial at Missionary Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gable passed...
Alabama will not tax individuals’, businesses’ CARES Act benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to address tax and economic development issues that were delayed in the Alabama Legislature’s 2020 Regular Session due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This proclamation will allow Alabama citizens and businesses to avoid...
Obituary: Linda Michelle Williams
Linda Michelle Williams passed away Dec. 11, 2020. Linda was born in Cullman County in 1964. She was married 38 years to James C. Williams. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She also worked as a CNA at The Folsom...
Obituary: Billie Sue Moon
Graveside services for Billie Sue Moon, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Vinemont Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Gary Waddell and Rev. Junior Wolfe officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Moon passed away Saturday, Dec. 12,...
Obituary: Judith Elaine Taylor
Graveside service for Judith Elaine Taylor, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Good Hope Cemetery; Rev. Charles York officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Taylor passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at her residence. She...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,044 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,247 were confirmed in...
WATCH LIVE: Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo
See below to watch tonight’s action from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. This year’s event is closed to in-person attendance due to the pandemic, but you can watch it from the comfort of your home here! The video will start...
Wiggins wins Classic Fish-Off, earns Final Classic berth at Florida’s Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — There were times Saturday when Jordan Wiggins wondered if he had enough magic remaining to write the fairy-tale ending for a special week on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
He had to work for it, but the 29-year-old Cullman, Ala., resident proved...
Curt’s Closet prepares for move, eyes February opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet Founder Ashley Wilson on Tuesday officially announced that the organization had finished a deal to relocate its nonprofit boutique to a larger location at 1101 Third Ave. SE, the former office of The Link of Cullman County, at the...
‘Christmas Star’: Astronomical phenomenon to be visible for 1st time in 800 years Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - An astronomical phenomenon is getting a lot of attention due to its proximity to Christmas on the calendar this year. Jupiter and Saturn’s orbits bring them into what appears to be a close pass of each other- known as a “great...
PREP BASKETBALL: Roberts’ game-winner lifts Addison over Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs hosted Addison in a pivotal early season area matchup at their outstanding gym Friday night. The lobby of the gym has to be the class of Cullman County showing the storied history of Cold Springs Eagles basketball. The much-anticipated matchup between...
Obituary: Lillie Ferrell
Lillie Ferrell, 76, of the Walter community passed away Dec. 11, 2020. She was born Jan. 1, 1944 in Cullman County to Benjamin and Ruby Sherrer Robertson.
Mrs. Ferrell is survived by her husband Henry Warren Ferrell; daughters Lisa (Todd) Thompson and Janet (Chris) Abbott;...
Obituary: Milton L. Burns
In loving memory of Milton L. Burns
Milton L. Burns passed away Dec. 10, 2020. Milton was born in Blount County in 1934 to John and Lora Burns, who preceded him in death. He was married over 67 years to Mary Day Burns of Hanceville.
Milton...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 53 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,989 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,196 were confirmed in...
WATCH LIVE: Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo
See below to watch tonight's action from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. This year's event is closed to in-person attendance due to the pandemic, but you can watch it from the comfort of your home here! The video will start...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2020. 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
Dec. 8
third-degree burglary; person; Sportsman Lake Road NW; miscellaneous
third-degree...
Rumors Deli kicks off Christmas drive to support CAAWA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli on Wednesday kicked off a fundraising and supply drive for the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA), hoping to help its animal clients have a merry Christmas and happy new year.
According to Rumors Deli Owner Annette Harris, the drive...
Hanceville receives $90K grant for 911 system upgrade
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville E-911 will soon be getting new equipment to help streamline its current system, thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Cullman County E-911 Board of Commissioners’ Grant Program for 2021.
The council said the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, City of Cullman...
Homegrown Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex, a local nonprofit dedicated to education and promoting Alabama’s agriculture and future sustainability, on Thursday announced its new program Homegrown Home, through which it will provide 30 lower income families with free raised garden beds, ongoing gardening...
Senior Days at Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - With senior centers remaining closed across the state, the Cullman County Commission and Cullman County Commission on Aging have been busy organizing a special COVID-19 guideline-compliant weekend. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-20, admission will be waived for those 60...
American Red Cross holiday blood drive at Goat Island Brewing Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The American Red Cross on Friday, Dec. 11 will hold a blood drive at Goat Island Brewing, 1646 John H. Cooper Dr. in Cullman from 2-7 p.m., to help restore blood supplies that are down due to a lack of blood...
Obituary: Lee Roy Hamby
Lee Roy Hamby, 76, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 31, 1944 to Leonard and Minnie Hamby. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Visitation will be Saturday,...
Obituary: Herman Louis (Junior) Peinhardt
A graveside service for Mr. Herman Louis (Junior) Peinhardt of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Junior’s family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until depart time to go to the...
Obituary: Camillus Joseph Clos
Camillus Joseph Clos, 95, of Marietta, GA passed away Dec. 6, 2020.
He was born in Cullman, AL March 19, 1925 to Francis Henry and Alida Schmitt Clos.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Frank H. Clos, Jr., Jean M....
Sams, Wiggins win Bassmaster Team Championship, earn berths to Classic Fish-Off on Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — Wesley Sams and Jordan Wiggins caught the heaviest bag of the Bassmaster Team Championship on Thursday to earn a come-from-behind victory on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Sams and Wiggins, who hail from Cullman, Ala., and represent the Alabama Bass Trail, bagged a five-bass limit that weighed...
Troopers to close part of Hwy. 157 in West Point Saturday for crash investigation
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers on Saturday, Dec. 12 at approximately 8 a.m. will close all four lanes (both directions) of Alabama Highway 157 between the 9000 and 10000 blocks for an investigation into the fatal crash that occurred Saturday, Dec. 5...
(Updated) Cullman libraries moving to curbside-only service Dec. 11
Updated 12-10-20 at 5:13 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Thursday announced it will transition to curbside-only service beginning Friday, Dec. 11. Holly Pond's Guy Hunt Memorial Library is following suit.
The Cullman County Public Library released the following:
In practicing an...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 7
theft of property; CR 825
theft of property; CR 1447
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 157
theft...
Colony council infighting and community concerns on the table
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening cranked up its pre-meeting work session around 5 p.m. and did not finish its regular meeting until shortly before 8 p.m. Members sparred with each other, sometimes aggressively, in front of a packed house...
Service recognition: 4 CPD officers recognized for years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) were presented with Years of Service Pins at a small ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Officer Kelley Hubbard, Officer Jonathan England, Officer Dustin Colburn and Officer Hunter Potts each received pins for 5 years of...
Christmas love: Nexan Building Products grants Christmas wishes for 12 area children
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Nexan Building Products in Good Hope. For at least 10 years, the staff at Nexan has been giving back to the community by making sure children have a very merry Christmas. This...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,869 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,104 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Athel Robinson
Graveside services for Athel Robinson, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Robinson passed away Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. ...
