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...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Davis
Billy Wayne Davis, 78, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug.5, 1942 to the late Robert and Audie Davis.
Mr. Davis drove a truck for over 50 years and worked for many companies. He served our nation...
Obituary: Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath
Graveside services for Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the age of 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Freda was born Feb. 7, 1934 to J.W....
Obituary: Howard Jack Payne
Howard Jack Payne, 85, of Vinemont passed from this life Jan. 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1936 to William Henry and Ethel Williams Payne. A private memorial service will be planned by the family.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Results Physiotherapy opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Results Physiotherapy, a physical therapy provider with offices across Alabama and the South, opened its doors Monday to its newest office at 1302 Second Ave. SW, Suite F in Cullman, near Firehouse Subs and Marco’s Pizza.
Physical therapist and Clinic Director Russell...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 11
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
domestic violence; CR 1725
harassment; CR 1674
...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2021 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is almost upon us and in a year full of uncertainty for high school athletics, everyone is excited and grateful for this annual event to continue. The Fairview Lady Aggies edged out West Point for...
Frustrations expressed at Colony Town Council meeting
COLONY, Ala. - Despite meeting for close to three hours Tuesday night, the Colony Town Council adjourned without completing any official business. Mayor Curtis Johnson did introduce three new resolutions to be voted on at the next council meeting. Many topics were brought to...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,450 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 915 were confirmed...
Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis, Jr.
Donald Ray Lewis, Jr., (known by those who knew him well as “Donnie Buckwheat Lewis”) 53, of Cullman passed away Jan. 11, 2021. He was born March 11, 1967 in Jefferson County to Donald Ray Lewis, Sr. and Janice Marie Grubbs.
Mr. Lewis was a...
Obituary: Mamel Arminda Moehring
Mamel Arminda Moehring, 95, of Cullman passed from this life Jan. 13, 2021 at her residence. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moehring family.
Mrs. Moehring was born Aug. 11, 1925 to James Vernard...
Obituary: Maylon Jerome Fields
Graveside services for Maylon Jerome Fields of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Horace Blount III will be officiating.
Mr. Fields was born April 10, 1956 to James Fields, Sr. and Ophelia (Minnitt) in...
ADPH: Vaccine appointments full, waiting list begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Wednesday said there are no more appointments available at county health departments for COVID-19 vaccinations. It said callers will now be placed on a waiting list.
Read the full statement below.
The ADPH is aware...
Wallace State Community College has 93 student-athletes named to ACCC Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Wallace State student-athletes earning recognition are as follows:
Baseball: Ben Arnett, Cooper...
Flourish of Cullman clients enjoy success in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, which seeks to help people with developmental barriers to employment find ways to work and move toward independent lives, was enjoying a lively 2020 when COVID appeared and everything changed.
Director Melissa Dew shared, “2020 started out with a...
Trump impeached for 2nd time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time following the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by what authorities are calling a mob of Trump loyalists.
Trump faces a single charge of...
Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to be permanent HQ of United States Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal has been named the preferred location of the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command. The Secretary of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, on Wednesday made the announcement.
The Department of...
Exposing popular food safety myths
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When people think of myths, they think of creatures such as Big Foot or the Loch Ness monster. However, there are several myths that may be living right in the home kitchen. Over the years, many myths surrounding food safety...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 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. 11
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree criminal trespassing;...
Registration opens for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches Jan. 31. Employers interested in applying for the 2021 program may now create or update existing accounts in preparation of the program’s launch.
These...
Vinemont adopts ordinance establishing procedural rules; Cosper sworn in
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night saw its newest council member, Charlotte Cosper, sworn in when Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered Cosper’s oath of office. Cosper was appointed last Thursday night in a special-called meeting to fill the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits home area matchups with Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview played in its first games since last Tuesday when it hosted Brewer in a pair of huge area games. The girls game saw the Lady Aggies roll past the Lady Patriots 60-35 while in the boys’ game, the Aggies fell...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area double-header at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire girls’ game, Falkville won 50-48. The men's game wasn't near as exciting as the Addison team won easily, 72-54.
Falkville 50 –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split area tilts with Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County for a pair of area matchups but only one of the West Point squads was able to finish the night with a win. The Lady Warriors weren’t able to overcome some...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 12
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 5,421 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 977 were confirmed...
Obituary: William Kenneth Graham
Mr. William Kenneth Graham of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Cullman July 23, 1935 to William Ether and Lula Hyatt Graham.
Mr. Graham is a veteran of The United States Navy.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gusich
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Gusich, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the age of 89, will be at Cullman City Cemetery Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her mother Amanda...
Obituary: Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont
Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont was born Jan. 19, 1942 to Elmer and Elsie McAnnally Harper.
She went home Jan. 9, 2021 to meet her loved ones that have passed on: her husband James Lamont; her parents; brothers Howard, Melvin, and her twin brother Willard Ray...
Obituary: Crate Shelton
Visitation for Crate Shelton, 82, of Cullman will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in BE Shelton Cemetery in Madison, NC.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shelton passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Thomas
Bobby Joe Thomas, 75, of Arab passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born March 7, 1945 in Cullman County to Carl Willard and Ollie Mae Bush Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was retired. He provided for his family as a truck driver for many years. Bobby...
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses re-opens; new guidance issued
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, only community financial institutions were...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 9
third-degree theft of property; person; Cullman Shopping...
Cullman council addresses traffic concerns on residential streets, updates wastewater policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - In an early session on Monday, the Cullman City Council passed a resolution adopting what it termed a “traffic calming policy.”
According to the resolution:
“The purpose of this Policy is to create a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclist in vehicular areas,...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr.
Funeral services for Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr., 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will precede the service from 9-11 a.m. Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate. The interment will follow in...
Obituary: June Bush Tidwell
June Bush Tidwell, 87, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Tidwell was born Nov. 8, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. June was a member of Arley First Baptist Church and was a former Sunday school...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Holmes
Mrs. Vonda Lee Holmes, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Vonda was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Holmes is survived by son Craig Holmes.
Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, A.P. (Pete) Holmes...
Obituary: Roy Alfred Crawford
Mr. Roy Alfred Crawford of Cullman, Alabama passed away Jan. 11, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Lineville, Alabama Feb. 12, 1934 to Willy and Rosy Yancy Crawford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debera Norman, and son...
Obituary: Dorothy Marie Edwards
Funeral service and visitation for Dorothy Marie Edwards, 86, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Victor Quick will officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Arzelle Danley
Graveside services for Arzelle Danley, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Froelich and Bro. Randy Milligan officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,397 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 984 were confirmed...
Good Hope Council votes to purchase The Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to approve the City’s purchase of The Cotton Gin restaurant property, including the 5.98 acres, building and restaurant equipment. The property, owned by Elliott Morgan, was offered to the City...
AG Marshall, Montgomery Family Sunshine Center announce Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Montgomery Family Sunshine Center on Monday announced they will lead a multi-agency alliance of state, federal and nongovernmental partners to combat human trafficking in Alabama. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice,...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 7
domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1502
domestic violence; CR 1191
domestic violence; Scott Drive
harassment;...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, continued patience is urged as demand is great
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) knows that many Alabamians are ready to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and appreciates the patience of all citizens during this time. The demand for COVID-19 vaccine continues to exceed supply as Alabama has more...
