5-member Cullman County Commission bill to be introduced
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the Alabama Legislature returns this session, the local Cullman County legislative delegation will introduce the long talked about local bill...
Cullman now has pet-friendly storm shelter at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, the City of Cullman announced that its storm shelters on Sportsman Lake Road across from the Cullman County Fairgrounds...
Cullman Council grants 10-year tax abatement to HomTex, accepts $7M state loan for sewer improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved an ordinance to accept a $7,110,000 loan from the State Revolving Fund via...
Holly Pond community celebrates lives of student athletes
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to...
ADOL: $372M in unemployment benefits disbursed; Payments represent 64% of claims paid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $372 million in unemployment compensation benefits....
Obituary: Doris E. McMurry
Private graveside services for Doris E. McMurry, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery, Bro....
Obituary: Berta Bell Crowell
Berta Bell Crowell, 53, of Eva entered into rest Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Berta was born July 9, 1966 in Morgan...
Obituary: Janet Agnes Price Phillips
Mrs. Janet Agnes Price Phillips, 85, of Cullman passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Phillips was born to William and...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Updated) 2 Holly Pond High School students killed in Sunday night wreck
Updated April 28, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Holly Pond High School students were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along County Road...
Making the most of your groceries during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is causing more Americans to buy groceries and eat from home, but what happens when you are running short on essential...
Obituary: Leah Patterson Lust
Leah Page Patterson Lust, of Cullman passed away April 25, 2020. She was born to Edward “Pat” and Carol (Stallings) Patterson Jan. 14, 1971.
Her...
Obituary: Zella Mae Giles
Zella Mae Giles of Cullman passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born March 7, 1927 to Samuel...
Obituary: Bonnye Lindsey Hughes
A private graveside service for Bonnye Lindsey Hughes, 67, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ronald David House, Sr.
A private graveside service for Ronald David House, Sr., 80, of Good Hope will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10 a.m. at...
#PaintCullmanPositive: Grab your sidewalk chalk and get creative!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is asking residents to “chalk up your best positive design” in an effort to...
Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide,...
Library reminds patrons of online resources
CULLMAN, Ala. – Patrons may not be able to visit the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) branches in person right now, but the...
CPD recognizes officers’ years of service, swears in new recruits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday recognized three of its officers for their years of service while swearing in two...
CPD Officer Clint Sanford commended for actions after recent shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Friday presented a commendation to Patrol Officer Clint Sanford for his actions at the scene of...
For Goodness Cakes: New bakery opens in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 1 was supposed to be the ribbon cutting and grand opening at For Goodness Cakes in Cullman. Jazz Johnson is...
Bringing out the Best: Generous donation helps Rumors Deli share meals across community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Ginger Holt, a surgeon in Nashville, often visits her hometown of Cullman and makes regular stops to treat herself at...
Obituary: Harold Loyd Banks
Harold Loyd Banks, 89, of Falkville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born April 3, 1931 to Carl B....
Obituary: Margie Townsend Bradford
Margie Townsend Bradford passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Morris, AL. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
She...
Obituary: Deborah Lee Price
A private graveside service for Deborah Lee Price will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery; Reverend Junior Garmon...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Ryan
In loving memory of Peggy Sue Ryan, of Cullman, Alabama who passed away at the age of 84 at her residence Thursday, April 24,...
Obituary: Robert Burdick
Robert "Bob" Lowell Burdick, 77, of Addison entered into rest Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born...
Obituary: Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff
Helen Marie Keller Bickerstaff, 88, of Bear Creek passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Dec. 31, 1931....
Ivey: Auto insurers return more than $100M in premiums to Alabama policyholders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than...
Arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Update: NWS now confirms 4 Easter Sunday tornadoes in Cullman County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville this week posted the preliminary results of its damage survey of the Easter storms which...
Congress approves additional funding for Paycheck Protection Program (lender list)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congress on Thursday approved $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program established through the passage of the CARES...
COVID-19: Updated Cullman Municipal Court information
CULLMAN MUNICIPAL COURT | COVID-19 INFORMATION
(UPDATED 4-22-2020)
RESCHEDULED COURT DATES
All cases set for April 15, 2020 have been reset to May 6, 2020...
AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11 proposals Thursday
MONTGOMERY, AL –The
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control
approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals
Thursday during its...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic...
Hanceville refunding parks and rec ball fees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday afternoon, where Mayor Kenneth Nail gave an update on the mayors’...
Food safety top priority in Alabama produce industry
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Alabama’s growing season in full swing, produce growers are working to ensure continuing food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Controlling fire ants this spring
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Those preparing their summer vegetable gardens may find their plots already teeming with life, but not the kind they would...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Harris
Private graveside services for Audrey Mae Harris, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Rushing
Hazel Beatrice Rushing of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 19, 1926 to...
Obituary: Bobbie Lee Chambers
Bobbie Lee Chambers of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born Feb. 11, 1945 to Robert...
Meet Josie Harrington, CCPLS’ new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet the Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) new Assistant Director, Josie Harrington. Harrington started in her new position Jan. 6,...
ALEA reminder: Federal government has extended STAR ID deadline to October 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J....
AL counties can apply for COVID-19-related election expense reimbursement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This week, Alabama received $6,473,612 from the coronavirus stimulus package recently appropriated by Congress. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office will...
Arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
How to start a vegetable garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time....
HHS awards $3.5M to Alabama to combat COVID-19 in rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on Wednesday awarded $3,456,997...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats
standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by
schools all over the south and after racking up...
Meet Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston
CULLMAN, Ala. - Emily Niezer Johnston was recently hired by the Cullman County Commission as the new Cullman County attorney. Johnston replaces former Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Marlin H. Hollingsworth
Private graveside services for Marlin H. Hollingsworth, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Moss...
Obituary: Martin Heath Stallings
Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman passed away April 18, 2020. He was born Aug. 9, 1978 to George Martin and Jane Nell Reynolds...
Busy Bee Cafe reopens for takeout orders with limited menu
CULLMAN, Ala. - After closing March 21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Busy Bee Cafe has announced that as of April 20, it...
Tim’s Produce: Business ‘unusual good’ during pandemic
JOPPA, Ala. – While many consumers are staying away from bigger chain stores during the pandemic, you can still find produce from local sellers...
Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama
sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final
two seasons of college eligibility and keep his...
City of Cullman rolls out website to help local businesses during pandemic, beyond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) on Monday afternoon announced it will be following Birmingham and Huntsville's leads by creating a...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Meek High mourns death of student athlete, 16
ARLEY, Ala. – There are a lot of heavy hearts in Arley this week. After Meek High School sophomore Trint Ory was tragically killed...
CPD: parking decks not storm shelters; vehicle capacity to be monitored in future
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, April 12, local residents seeking places to park their cars ahead of a storm predicted to bring hail and...
Obituary: Blair J. Davis
Blair Joseph Davis was born in Crane Hill, Alabama Dec. 23, 1942. He died April 19, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Blair was preceded in death...
Obituary: Bonnie Gail Hill
Private graveside services for Bonnie Gail Hill, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
ADOL has disbursed $164M in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that ADOL has disbursed more than $164 million in COVID-19-related unemployment compensation...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
COVID-19: Here’s why that reported Cullman Co. death disappeared
CULLMAN, Ala. - For several days, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on its COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard noted 1 death had...
Work zone crashes up in Alabama: Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department...
Ivey: Decade of environmental progress since Deepwater Horizon
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Monday, Governor Kay Ivey commemorated the passing of 10 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. On April 20, 2010, the...
Obituary: Virginia Lee Heinl
Virginia Lee Heinl, of Gardendale passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born in Cullman, AL Sept. 30,...
Obituary: Trinton Blake Ory
Trinton Blake Ory, 16, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Arley.
Trint was born Dec. 1, 2003 in Montgomery, Alabama. He...
Agriplex update: programming paused, drive-up farmers’ market in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Cullman man dies following numerous reports of reckless driving, crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man died Saturday night following a wreck after numerous reports of reckless driving. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified...
Upcoming virtual field trips to feature honeybees, catfish
Alabama farmers will keep their Virtual Field Trips buzzing with an upcoming tour of Auburn University’s Bee Lab. The Virtual Field Trips are offered...
Obituary: Rodger Campbell
Mr. Rodger Campbell, 68, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was born Sept. 3, 1951 to Thurman and Hellen Campbell. He...
Obituary: Mary Louise Moody
Graveside services for Mary Louise Moody, 84, of Birmingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Brenda Harris
Brenda Harris, 63, of Cullman entered into the arms of our loving Father Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born Oct. 27, 1956 in...
Cullman County Parks and Rec: ‘We want to wait until people feel comfortable getting back out’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many community events, parties, weddings and other gatherings to be put on hold. The county’s parks...
Vinemont man dies in motel room fire in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Vinemont man was found deceased in a motel room early Thursday morning in Cullman after Cullman Fire Rescue responded to...
Bringing out the Best: Hanceville Middle School student making masks for medical professionals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Cooper, a 12-year-old Hanceville Middle School seventh grader, was already sewing when the pandemic began, so she had the skills...
Rock the South donates $6.5K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) on Friday presented a $6,500 donation to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to help with COVID-19 relief....
JELCO: ‘We want to do our part to help in the current crisis by supplying high quality PPE’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman manufacturer JELCO, Inc. is now producing personal protective equipment products related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philip Clemmons, president of JELCO, said...
Obituary: James Macarthur Phillips
Private graveside services for James Macarthur Phillips, 77, of Warrior will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Bro....
Obituary: Rev. David William McDonald
David William McDonald of Hanceville passed away April 17, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born in Cullman Feb. 20, 1932 to...
Obituary: Hubert Bukac
Hubert Bukac was born Nov. 2, 1939 and passed away April 16, 2020.
Obituary: E.S. “Spud” Campbell
E.S. "Spud" Campbell, 98, of Cullman passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Dec. 28, 1921. A memorial service...
Cullman resident reflects on career as flight nurse after 4K patient transports
CULLMAN, Ala. - When children need to be transported to Children's of Alabama via ambulance or airlift, the whole ordeal can be incredibly stressful...
Alabama National Guard to assist nursing homes with disinfecting, personal protective equipment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama National Guard under the leadership of Gov. Kay Ivey will assist designated nursing homes in the state response to...
Business/industry owners/leaders: Survey on reopening the local economy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) have begun surveying area business owners and industry leaders about...
Arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Federation president says farmers working hard to keep food, fiber flowing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama farmers and forest industry personnel continue working to ensure a steady supply of food, fiber and timber during the COVID-19...
Alabama’s March unemployment rate is 3.5%; Cullman County’s rate is 2.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 3.5%, up from...
Bringing out the Best: Vinemont molding shop helping produce medical face shields for hospitals across Alabama
VINEMONT, Ala. - Many small manufacturers across the country, professional and amateur, began turning out components for medical face shields on 3D printers in...
Disabled American Veterans establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund
COLD SPRING, Ky. - Marc Burgess, national adjutant of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) announced Monday that the organization has created a COVID-19 relief fund...
Obituary: Jerry O’Neal Caudle
Jerry O’Neal Caudle, 86, of Cullman passed away April 15 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Caudle was born Sept. 3, 1933. Mr. Caudle served...
Obituary: Rev. Doug Reeves
“I don’t want to start nuthin’ . . .but I can’t have a proper funeral.” Those who knew Rev. Doug Reeves are laughing. He...
Obituary: Daniel Reece Mann
Daniel Reece Mann was born March 2, 1990 and passed away April 16, 2020.
Obituary: Sandra Kay Puckett
Sandra Kay Puckett, 76, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1944 to Earnest and...
Obituary: Wynell Bobbie Hinkle
Private graveside services for Wynell Bobbie Hinkle, 89, of Cullman will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: James Alfred Stults
James Alfred Stults, 69, of Haleyville passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1951 to Alfred and...
JELCO partners with Cullman Regional to meet supply needs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has partnered with JELCO, local manufacturer of quality linemen’s safety and utility products, to help meet the supply needs...
Is my takeout food safe from COVID-19?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – It is no surprise that townspeople across Smalltown, USA are making efforts to continue supporting their favorite local businesses during...
ADOL launches UI Claims Tracker to assist unemployment compensation claimants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday the agency has launched a new online tool to enable claimants to...
