CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops West Point in 51-50 nail biter to advance to JV Boys finals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off in Tuesday night’s final county tournament matchup with one more spot in the JV Boys County Championship Game up for grabs. At the end of one of the most competitive games of the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview rolls past Holly Pond 62-36, earns spot in JV Boys finals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The first of Tuesday night’s JV Boys matchups featured a showdown between the Fairview Aggies and the Broncos of Holly Pond. Both squads were fighting for a spot in Saturday’s county championship game but after a tight first quarter, the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges Fairview 42-41 to advance to JV Girls title game
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Fairview and Cold Springs met in Tuesday night’s second JV Girls semifinal bout with a trip to the County Championship Game on the line. In what was the most tightly contested game of the tournament so far, the Cold Springs...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 26
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 5,737 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 1,930...
Obituary: Dudley Lee Latta
Graveside services for Dudley Lee Latta of Hanceville will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Holly Pond Cemetery. Reverend John McKoy will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service at Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 10 a.m.
Mr. Latta was born to Julius...
Obituary: Nicholas Clint Burns
Funeral services for Nicholas Clint Burns, 29, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duck River Cemetery, with Bro. Stephen Payne officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the funeral...
Obituary: Robert Dale Squires
Robert Dale Squires of Cullman passed away Jan. 25, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born July 21, 1965 in Charlotte, Michigan to Douglas Gene and Waneta Gayle Smith Squires.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. at...
Obituary: Tony Wynn
Graveside services for Tony Wynn will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Pinson, Alabama. Reverend Billy Smith will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Tony Wynn of Bremen, Alabama was...
Obituary: Dwight David Clark
Graveside services for Dwight David Clark, 78, of Cullman will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Dean Burtram officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Don Blake Wakefield
Don Blake Wakefield, 59, of Holly Pond passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
A memorial service for Mr. Wakefield will be held at a later time.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wakefield family.
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to JV Girls finals with 37-23 win over Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Junior varsity action resumed in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament at Holly Pond High School’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Tuesday night and we tipped things off with a clash between the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Holly Pond...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Swamp John’s in place of annual drawdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the pandemic has hit the pocketbooks of the world, it has also had an effect on the Saint Bernard Athletic Boosters. The annual Booster Club Drawdown, which is typically held the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday, has been canceled due...
Hanceville Public Works assisting in Fultondale tornado recovery
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Following Monday night’s catastrophic tornado in Fultondale, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Public Works Director Rusty Fields dispatched a crew with self-loading brush trucks and chainsaws to the stricken city to clear downed trees and debris. The mayor reached out to...
Cullman council sets fees for water, wastewater connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved ordinances setting new fees for connections, reconnections and other services of the water and wastewater systems.
Water fees
The water fee ordinance set forth the following fees for connections, reconnections and other services:
a) Reconnection Fee...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Hanceville 71-50
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville and West Point clashed in Monday night’s final county tournament matchup and after building a 17-point lead going into the second quarter, the Lady Warriors maintained a comfortable lead to rest of the way and went on to eliminate the...
‘This is one of the biggest investments ever in the community’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night approved the sale of nearly 3.3 acres beside Good Hope Pharmacy, which is located along County Road 437. The parcel is also next to the recently acquired Cotton Gin property at 123...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs pulls away from Vinemont 60-35
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second game of Monday night’s slate featured a duel between the Lady Eagles. Vinemont entered the game as the sixth seed looking to topple third-seeded Cold Springs. After a tight opening quarter, the Lady Eagles of Cold Springs were able...
Obituary: Randall Keith Higgins, Sr.
Randall Keith Higgins, Sr., 63 of Adamsville peacefully passed away Jan. 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
Keith was born June 24, 1957 to Stanley O. and Litha Higgins. He was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the...
Obituary: Shelley Ruth Skinner
A Celebration of Life Service for Shelley Ruth Skinner, 44, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Longview Church of God.
Mrs. Skinner passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born Aug. 12, 1976 to Steven...
Obituary: Theresa Ann Steele
Funeral services for Theresa Ann Steele, 62, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rodney Thompson officiating; interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,717 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 1,527...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders race past Holly Pond 71-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at its traditional home inside Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday with three varsity girls’ matchups on tap. The first of the night featured a showdown between the fourth-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the fifth-seeded...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 21
domestic violence, criminal mischief; CR 1422
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession...
ADPH issues COVID-19 update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The following update was issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Monday:
Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Alabamians as quickly as possible is our goal.
ADPH is conducting clinics daily, including drive-though clinics in some counties. Limited vaccine remains...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Enterprise State in home openers, host CVCC Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State in their home openers on Saturday at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Jiselle Woodson poured in a career-high 31 points, and the 21st-ranked Lady Lions capitalized on a strong third quarter, rolling...
Obituary: Raymond “Rusty” L. Banks
Raymond “Rusty” L. Banks, 70, of the Smith Lake community, Alabama entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Banks was born April 28, 1950 on a rural dairy farm in Macon, Mississippi. Rusty developed an interest in...
Obituary: Opal Eulean Burks
Opal Eulean Burks, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Jan. 22, 2021 at The Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare.
She was born Oct. 30, 1933 to Henry and Maude Peak Harris.
Mrs. Burks is preceded in death by her parents and brother Gerald Harris.
She is survived...
Obituary: Melba Ruth Calvert
Graveside services for Melba Ruth Calvert of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond. Reverend Shine Hopkins will be officiating. A private family viewing will be held at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Melba was born in Cullman...
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...
