Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Clara Ann Bowen
Graveside services for Clara Ann Bowen, 70, of Cullman, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery....
Obituary: Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin, 79, of Arley passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.
Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll...
Obituary: Jessie Pearl Trussell
Funeral services for Jessie Pearl Trussell, 93, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Farley
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Farley, 83, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Cullman...
Obituary: Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett
A graveside service for Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett, 43, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Colony Community...
Obituary: Robert Emory Creel
In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.
Robert Emory Creel passed away early Jan. 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As...
Obituary: Edward Eugene Myers
Memorial service details for Edward Eugene Myers, 87, of Cullman are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Myers...
Obituary: Herman Ellis Thompson
A private family funeral service for Herman Ellis Thompson, 84, of Battleground will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Blair Congregational...
Obituary: James Donald Bagwell
Graveside service for James Donald Bagwell, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Joey Dale Graves
Funeral services for Joey Dale Graves of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at the age of 64, will be at Livingston...
Obituary: Marjorie Ann Wix
Marjorie Ann Wix of Bethsadia passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 78. The family will receive friends at Moss Service...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Hanceville Nutrition open for business
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, Hanceville Nutrition is open and ready to help you get off to a...
‘I try to keep it as natural as possible’
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary second-grade teacher Kelly Hayes’ no. 1 passion is teaching, but from an early age, nutrition and the love of...
UAB: Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - We’ve lived through a lot this year. Not only have we dealt with a global health epidemic that has impacted more...
Obituary: Patricia Marie Sullins
Graveside services for Patricia Marie Sullins, 77, of Center Hill will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery...
Obituary: Douglas Dale Roden
Douglas Dale Roden, 74, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Roden was born Sept. 15, 1946 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Bernie Dean Herfurth
A private graveside service for Bernie Dean Herfurth, 84, of Cullman was held for the family. She was born Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1936 to...
Obituary: William David Cook
William David Cook, 76, passed away Dec. 28, 2020.
He was born April 23,1944 to William and Tessie Mays Cook.
William was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Agnes Irene Garrett
Graveside services for Agnes Irene Garrett, 92, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Betty Jo Cowart Harbison
Graveside services for Betty Jo Cowart Harbison, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Graham Cemetery in Mt....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD asking for public’s assistance in westside precinct shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said his department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the southwest part of the city...
‘I saw so much giving this year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - April Bowen German, with the help of family and friends, created Victoria’s Hope in her mother’s memory as a ministry to...
Obituary: Lehman Clarence Ragland
Lehman Clarence Ragland, 80, of Cullman entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Ragland was born Sept. 18, 1940...
Obituary: Wendell Milford Wisener
Wendell Milford Wisener passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1933, in Alabama to Theodore and Lilly...
‘We need prayers and we need our community to help slow the spread’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its weekly COVID-19 update for the community, Cullman Regional reported Wednesday 83 positive patients, with 21 currently on ventilators. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘That siren was just a lightning magnet’
BERLIN, Ala. - Heated controversy was sparked after the Berlin Town Council at its last meeting decided not to repair or replace an outdoor...
Cullman Regional at 175% ICU capacity due to COVID-19; Dec. 29 daily update
Updated 12-31-20 12:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported it is currently treating 75 COVID-19 positive patients, with 20 of those...
Obituary: Gary Melvin Cannady
Mr. Gary Melvin Cannady of Cullman passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born June 21, 1946 in Falkville...
Obituary: Laura Ethylene Stallings
Funeral services for Laura Ethylene Stallings, 86, of Sardis will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Sardis Baptist Church #2; Rev....
Obituary: Ola Jean Wright
Funeral services for Ola Jean Wright, 89, of Cullman will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chuck...
Obituary: Barbara Hooper Ellsworth
Barbara Holley was born in Birmingham, Alabama Dec. 30, 1938 to Velma and Clyde Holley. She was 4 years old when her mother accepted...
Obituary: Sandra Eileen Coker Sims
Sandra Eileen Coker Sims, 65, of Eva passed away Dec. 27, 2020. She was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Cullman County.
Mrs. Sims graduated Holly...
Obituary: Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin
Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin of Bremen passed away Dec. 23, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born in Cullman March 30, 1937...
Obituary: Carmen Oden Underberg
Carmen Oden Underberg, June 4, 1958 – Dec. 28, 2020
Carmen was loved by all who knew her, and in turn she dearly loved her...
Obituary: Judith Brock
Graveside services for Judith Brock, 77, of Hanceville will be at noon Wednesday, Dec.30, 2020 at Center Hill Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mrs. Brock is survived...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview rallies to top Brindlee Mtn. 64-58
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lions of Brindlee Mountain for an afternoon contest at Joe Shults Gymnasium and after a rocky...
‘A year we will always remember’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Children and teens’ clothing and accessory boutique Curt’s Closet is already well-known for the one major feature that sets it apart...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADPH launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard; Moderna vaccine arrives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to make it easier for the...
County’s volunteer EMS providers to begin receiving Moderna vaccine today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Licensed emergency medical services (EMS) providers within Cullman County’s volunteer fire departments will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna today....
Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of the Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC) for Students program through the spring semester...
Nearly all AT&T services restored following Christmas morning blast
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an explosion rocked Nashville on Christmas morning, many AT&T users around the Tennessee Valley area found that they had unreliable...
Alabama nursing homes beginning COVID-19 vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama nursing homes were set to begin vaccine clinics Monday as part of the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care...
Good Hope passes amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed by unanimous vote an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019 regarding...
Obituary: Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore, 93, of Eva passed away Dec. 24, 2020. She was born Feb. 23, 1927 to Oscar and Pananna Dendy Johnson.
After graduating from...
Obituary: Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes
Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes, 82, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Estes was born July 8,...
Obituary: Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato
Memorial service details for Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato, 88, of Arab are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Gladys E. Cagle
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Gladys E. Cagle. Ms. Cagle passed away Dec. 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born Dec....
Obituary: Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke
In loving memory of Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke.
Gilbert Dahlke, 75, of Cullman was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Cullman County. Mr. Dahlke passed away Saturday,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Donna Marie Sims
Donna Marie Sims, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Donna was born March 18, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida.
Donna is survived...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Ballenger
A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Ballenger will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Cold Springs Cemetery in Bremen. Reverends Richard Bailey and...
Obituary: David Leldon Richter
Funeral services for David Leldon Richter, 71, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Glenn Virgil Wadsworth
Glenn Virgil Wadsworth of Hueytown (later Holly Pond), Alabama left his earthly body behind on Dec. 22, 2020. The Bible says to be absent...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with...
Tips for hunting the rut in Alabama
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While the white-tailed deer rut has come and gone in a few areas in Alabama, hunters...
Obituary: Steve Wayne Tucker
A memorial service for Steve Wayne Tucker, 70, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel;...
Obituary: William Austin Hendrix
William Austin Hendrix, 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. William was born March 24, 1943 to Joe and Vela Craft...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Freeman
Jerry Edwin Freeman, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Jerry was born July 15, 1947 in Cullman County, Alabama.
Jerry is...
Obituary: Melbaline Rogers
Funeral services for Melbaline Rogers, 84, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Destiny Church in Cullman. As per state mandate...
Obituary: Freda James Swann
Private funeral services for Freda James Swann, 78, of Somerville will be Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis...
Obituary: Nita Ann Drake
Graveside services for Nita Ann Drake, 53, of Grant will be at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery Dec. 30, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with Christopher Stephenson...
Obituary: Stephen Wayne Adamson
Stephen Wayne Adamson passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 5, 1953 in Cullman, AL to...
Cullman Fire Rescue raises $350 for Cullman County DHR
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the month of November, Cullman firefighters got into the spirit of giving through an unusual method: growing mustaches. Kyle Elliott,...
Holiday update from the Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many businesses and organizations either adjusting their schedules or closing down entirely for the long holiday weekend, many people may...
Berlin will not repair, replace tornado siren; free public Wi-Fi a no-go
Updated 12-26-20 at 7:03 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. – At its November meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved a spending plan for its remaining Coronavirus Aid,...
Holiday home fire safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters, celebratory candles and decorative lights and electronics, the chance of fire-related incidents increases...
Fighting the holiday or wintertime blues
CULLMAN, Ala. - Winter is can be a stressful and depressing time for some people. The decreased sunlight, colder temperatures, dreary landscapes, holiday stress...
Obituary: William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon
William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon, 73, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ronnie was born Oct. 12, 1947...
Obituary: Karen Tipton Hanson
Karen Tipton Hanson, 64, of Joppa, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. She was born Feb. 27, 1956 in Arab, Alabama to Conrad...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Christmas wishes: Community leaders share Christmas messages
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s mayors and commissioners share their Christmas wishes for their communities.
Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway
“We would like to thank everyone who...
‘We could have this thing ended by the spring’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Scott Warner, a pulmonologist who practices at Chest Medicine of Cullman and who has advised community leaders on the COVID-19...
Obituary: Earnie Sullins
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 95, Earnie Sullins of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord. He died at...
Obituary: Audry Lee Goode
Graveside services for Audry Lee Goode, 87, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Baldwin Presbyterian Cemetery; Rev. Herman...
Obituary: Sandra Kaye Humphrey
Funeral services for Sandra Kaye Humphrey, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Keep your body moving during the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Schools are out for the Christmas holidays and the kids are likely happy to be home and relax. It’s easy for...
ADPH reports 1 severe allergic reaction following COVID-19 immunization
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine...
West Point council amends budget; Town employees get bonus
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted Monday night to amend the Town’s 2020-2021 budget to include the cost of repaving...
‘We are there for them and will continue to be there during this pandemic’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Good Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to face Good Hope Tuesday night after splitting a pair of Monday nights by Fyffe. Good...
Storefront charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s charms, especially at Christmastime, have made the city a shopping destination for many local and out of town holiday shoppers....
Obituary: Elbert Ray Thornton
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 Elbert Ray Thornton, 83, passed away at Cullman Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at...
Obituary: Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing
Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing, 25, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. He was born March 17, 1995 in Jefferson County to Paul Edward...
