OBITUARY: Cloia Ruth Smith
Funeral services for Cloia Ruth Smith, 77, of Cullman will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Church; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Edmondson
Funeral services for Robert Lee Edmondson, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Harold Widener and Kenneth Reeves officiating; with interment with military honors in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive...
OBITUARY: Brenda Hill
Mrs. Brenda Hill, 67 of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Cullman.
She was born in Fulton County Georgia to John Andrew and Magdalaine Rebecca Cothran Satterfield.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Douglas Hill, grandson J.D. Hinds, son-in-law Jason Hinds.
Mrs....
OBITUARY: Bobby Ray McDuffee
Bobby Ray McDuffee passed away November 19, 2014 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was 35 years old.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday November 23, 2014 at East Battleground Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
He will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until...
OBITUARY: Billy Creel
Mr. Billy Creel, 79 of Arab, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Creel was born in Cullman County to William Joel and Lorene Bennefield Creel. He was predeceased by his parents. Mr. Creel is survived...
OBITUARY: Leonard “Don” Whitehead
Funeral service for Leonard 'Don' Whitehead, 66, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Emily Sparks officiating with interment in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Whitehead passed away...
OBITUARY: James David Weaver
Funeral services for James David Weaver, 84, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Perry Knight officiating; with interment with military honors in Good Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Baker
Graveside services for Mary Ann Baker, 88, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, November 21st, at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Woodland Nursing Home....
Drop Box for Old Medication at Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - If you have some old prescription drugs stored away at home, be sure to take advantage of the drug drop off box at the Cullman Police Department to dispose of unneeded, unused or outdated medications.
Sergeant David Nassetta said that the way the...
Littleville Blue Finds New Home
CULLMAN - If you are looking for one of a kind items and antiques, then look no further than Littleville Blue. Their work and eye for seeing the hidden potential in old items is truly something you need to see for yourself. They recently made...
Winterizing Your Car: Advice from Local Experts to Keep You Going All Winter Long
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year again, time to drag out the coats and sweaters and hunker down in a nice warm place. Hot chocolate sales are through the roof and children are wearing all sorts of toboggans, gloves and scarves. Most of...
OBITUARY: Harold Lee Oldacre
Funeral services for Harold Lee Oldacre, age 83 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Gable officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
OBITUARY: Alesia Nell Harris Cordes
Funeral Services for Alesia Nell Harris Cordes, age 53 of Crane Hill, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Bro. Josh Pendergrass officiating. She will lie-in-state at the...
OBITUARY: Diane C. ShawHolly Pond Funeral Home
Diane C. Shaw, age 58, of Cullman (formerly Holly Pond) passed away early Tuesday morning. She was born in Pensacola, Florida to Rayburn and Ruth Bates Shaw.
Ms. Shaw was a member of First Baptist Church of Holly Pond and had worked as a bookkeeper....
Donate Food to Deplete Library Fines
CULLMAN - ‘Food for Fines’ is back at the Cullman County Public Library. This Monday, the library began taking donations of canned food items in place of library fines and the drive will continue until this Friday, November 22. The library will forgive $1.00...
Cullman Applebee’s Honors POW MIA Veterans
CULLMAN – The Cullman Applebee’s Restaurant loves our veterans. Last Tuesday on Veterans Day, not only did they feed our veterans for free all day, but they also allowed the American Legion and the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary to perform a POW...
OBITUARY: Marie Tucker Keel
Marie Tucker Keel, age 80, passed peacefully from this life on November 16, 2014 at her home in Cullman, Alabama. She was born on September 12, 1934 in Cullman Alabama, to Walter M. and Ossie M. Tucker. Marie grew up in the Simcoe community...
OBITUARY: Jose Antonio Diaz
Funeral services for Jose Antonio Diaz, 82, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Larry Duke officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Inez Mercer Wilkins
Funeral services for Inez Mercer Wilkins, 85, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19th, at Longview Church of God, Rev. Charles Irvin officiating with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. Wilkins will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Deborah Kay Graham
Memorial services for Deborah Kay Graham, 50, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be given at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Graham passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Bess A. Oden
Funeral services for Bess A. Oden, 104, will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in...
City and State Officials Rally for Coal Jobs
CULLMAN - On a cold and windy Thursday morning, activists, senators, city officials and others gathered in front of City Hall to talk about the importance of coal. Speeches by Mayor Max Townson, Senator Paul Bussman (R) and Commissioner Jerry Oden spoke of jobs...
Donut Joe’s Promises Big Smiles, Hot Coffee and Fresh Donuts
CULLMAN - A new shop has opened its doors to the public recently, and the smell wafting in the air around it is absolutely heavenly. Raymond Earley and his wife opened their doors two weeks ago, and began distributing amazing fresh baked donuts and...
OBITUARY: Robert Earl Lange
Funeral service for Robert Earl Lange, 64, of Cullman will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor John Jenkins officiating with interment in West Lawn Hillcrest Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
OBITUARY: William Paul “Bill” Peyton
Funeral services for Mr. William Paul "Bill" Peyton, age 82 of Cullman will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. from Moss-Service Chapel, Rev. Deborah Moon officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon cemetery.
Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Peyton passed away, Saturday at Hospice...
OBITUARY: Hilda Lavell Mow
Mrs. Hilda Lavell Mow passed away November 14, 2014 at her residence. She was 92 years old. Funeral services will be held Monday November 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Mow will lie...
OBITUARY: Pearlie Opaline Harper
Pearlie Opaline Harper, age 89 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Woodland Village Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.;...
OBITUARY: Marie B. Green
Mrs. Marie B. Green passed away November 14, 2014 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was 77 Years old.
Funeral Services will be held November 17, 2014 at Moss Service Chapel at 11 a.m. with interment at Hopewell Cemetery.
She is survived by, Sons: Jason Green...
OBITUARY: Ima Bonds
A Memorial Service for Ima Bonds, age 91 of Vinemont, will be on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bonds passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Cullman Health...
OBITUARY: Larry Jack McNabb
Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Jack McNabb, age 57 of Cullman will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Center Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery, with Bro. Stanley Kilgore officiating. He will lie-in-state at the...
Red Cross Offers Classes on How to Make a Disaster-Ready Kit
CULLMAN - The American Red Cross is offering free classes and demonstrations in preparing emergency disaster-ready kits for the public. Local churches, companies and organizations are welcome to contact the local Red Cross office to set up a demonstration by calling 256-734-0921.
Disaster Mental Health/Community Educator...
OBITUARY: Marc Miller, Sr.
Marc Miller, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 9 at his home. Born October 23, 1932 to Willie Mandy Patterson Miller and Arthur Leo Miller. Mr. Miller attended Cullman Elementary and Cullman High School. In high school he worked for The Cullman Banner and for...
OBITUARY: Dorothy Zuiderhoek Weathersby
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Zuiderhoek Weathersby, age 90 of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Revs. James Peyton and Hughlen Murphree officiating.
Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie in state at the...
OBITUARY: Sister Mary Stella Williams
Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Stella Williams, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel with Abbot Cletus, OSB officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sister Mary Stella passed away on...
OBITUARY: Mary Ellen Morris
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Morris, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Vernon Willis and Chad Allbright officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Edward Lawrence Smith
Funeral services for Edward Lawrence Smith, 56, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 13th, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away Monday,...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Sonja Faye Walker
Memorial services for Sonja Faye Walker, 70, of Vinemont are incomplete and will be given at a later date.
Mrs. Walker passed away Wednesday evening, November 12, 2014 at her residence.
Be Winter Aware: Keep Your Pets Safe This Winter
CULLMAN - Last winter was one of the coldest on record for Alabama. Multiple polar vortexes caused higher than average snowfall and temperatures were well below freezing. Add to that a wind chill that was in the negatives, and you have a recipe for...
OBITUARY: Marc Miller, Sr.
Marc Miller, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 9 at his home. Born October 23, 1932 to Willie Mandy Patterson Miller and Arthur Leo Miller. Mr. Miller attended Cullman Elementary and Cullman High School. In high school he worked for The Cullman Banner and for...
OBITUARY: Dorothy Zuiderhoek Weathersby
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Zuiderhoek Weathersby, age 90 of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Revs. James Peyton and Hughlen Murphree officiating.
Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie in state at the...
OBITUARY: Sister Mary Stella Williams
Funeral Mass for Sister Mary Stella Williams, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel with Abbot Cletus, OSB officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sister Mary Stella passed away on...
OBITUARY: Mary Ellen Morris
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Morris, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Vernon Willis and Chad Allbright officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Edward Lawrence Smith
Funeral services for Edward Lawrence Smith, 56, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 13th, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away Monday,...
Peoples Bank Of Alabama Announces Tim Williams, New Bank President
CULLMAN - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) announces Tim Williams has been elected to serve as the new President and the newest member of the Board of Directors.
“Our board is excited to have Tim lead our bank into a new era, where industry challenges...
Mayor Proclaims “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day”
CULLMAN - On Monday, November 10, 2014, Mayor Townson signed a proclamation declaring November 15, 2014, “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day” in the City of Cullman.
The 3rd annual “Strides” event, sponsored by the Cullman Community Lions Club, will begin at 10 a.m. on...
OBITUARY: Peggy Humpries Randolph
Mrs. Peggy Humpries Randolph, age 89, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday afternoon in Woodland Village, Cullman, AL.
She was born to E.B. and Beulah Watson Humphries in Cullman County, Alabama. Mrs. Randolph was predeceased by her parents; husband, Dexter Randolph; son, Jerry Randolph; three brothers...
Corey Harbison Looks Forward to New Journey
CULLMAN - Corey Harbison was sworn in on Wednesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse after being elected as the Alabama State House Representative for District 12. Before the official business took place, Harbison said, “I appreciate everybody coming. I look forward to being...
The Honorable Randall Shedd Takes the Oath of Office
HANCEVILLE - Randall Shedd, Alabama Representative, took the Oath of Office last Wednesday morning at Wallace State Community College. The event took place on the twelfth floor of the Bailey Center, which is the tallest building on campus.
The Wallace State Jazz Band, under the...
Applebee’s First Week Equals Huge Success and Business Boom for the Cullman Area
CULLMAN - Unless you have been living under a rock the past few months, then chances are you have seen or heard about the new Applebee’s restaurant that has made its new home in Cullman. Opening at the beginning of this past week, the...
Fatback Pig Project – Respect the Pig
EVA - Recently, folks from all parts of Cullman County loaded a bus and traveled to the Fatback Pig Project Processing Plant. The trip was part of the 2014 Pasture to Plate Tour, which celebrates Cullman’s rich agricultural heritage.
Fatback Pig Project Processing Plant, located...
OBITUARY: Tommy Joe Williams
Funeral services for Tommy Joe Williams, 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9th, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, grandson Rev. Cory Drummond officiating with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away Friday,...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Martha Anne Clark
Memorial services for Martha Anne Clark, 41, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Clark passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at her residence.
Same Great Wings and Awesome New Owners
CULLMAN - The Downtown Grill has been a staple around Cullman for quite some time. It’s simple, but delicious diner food has kept its doors open for years. It has been the place to eat before a big game, or just to grab a...
Shakespeare is Alive at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE - Show times started yesterday and will end this Sunday, November 9 as the Wallace State Community College theatre program performs their version of one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
The performances will be at 7 p.m. tonight, and will move up...
OBITUARY: Mark Vann Hill
Funeral services for Mark Vann Hill, 60, of Garden City will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Garden City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9...
OBITUARY: William Elbert Anderson
William Elbert Anderson, 71, was born October 30, 1943 and passed away on November 5, 2014.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 07, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on...
OBITUARY: Ann Ovell Jones
Ann Ovell Jones, 83, passed away on November 6, 2014.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 09, 2014 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 09, 2014 at Crossroads Cemetery, located...
OBITUARY: Candace Sue Southard
A graveside service for Candace Sue Southard, age 57 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Etha Baptist Church Cemetery with interment immediately following. No visitation is planned.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Southard passed...
OBITUARY: Charles Allen Mayo
Charles Allen Mayo, age 66, passed way November 5, 2014 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday November 8, 2014 at Moss Service Chapel at 1 p.m., with Chris Mayo officiating.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m, with interment...
OBITUARY: Lou Wayne Widner
Lou Wayne Widner, 79 of Oneonta, formerly of Eva, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 6, 2014. She was the daughter of Clarence and Zola Patton and the wife of L.C. (Pete) Widner.
She is preceded in death by her husband and...
DEATH NOTICE: Mr. Charles Smith
Mr. Charles Smith, age 65, of Rock Springs Community in Blount County, passed away late afternoon Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home. Arrangements and obituary will be posted after meeting with his family Friday afternoon.
Veterans Day Celebration In Cullman
CULLMAN - Thanks to the efforts of a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, the city of Cullman will be hosting its largest ever Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, November 8.
“This is about the 10-12 year we’ve had the celebration,” says former Col. Ken Brown....
Christmas is Coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Christmas is always a magical time of year for everyone. Christmas gifts, hot cocoa, lights and, of course, Santa! All of these things and more will be found at this year’s upcoming Christmas in Cullman event, and shopping sales all around town...
Farm-City Celebration: Food and Fun
CULLMAN - The 2014 Farm-City Celebration kicked off in August and has continued throughout the year with its involvement in festivals, parades and fairs with events still to come such as tours, geocaching, a sweet potato cook-off and a finale banquet!
Farm-City Executive Committee Chair,...
OBITUARY: Mary Jayne Knab
Funeral services for Mary Jayne Knab, 69, of Cullman will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Bo Marks and Ricky Carr officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hanceville...
OBITUARY: Bobby Joe Leonard
Funeral services for Bobby Joe Leonard, age 75, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with David Chambers officiating. Interment will be in Center Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
OBITUARY: Grady Junior Mattox
Funeral service for Grady Junior Mattox, 70, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 at West Point First Baptist Church with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Revs. Delwin Kilgo and Steve Rodgers officiating. The body will lie in state at...
OBITUARY: Nellie Baggett Barnes
Graveside services for Nellie Barnes, 91 of Fairview will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 5, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fairview, with Dr. David Chambers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Barnes died Saturday November 1 at Cullman...
OBITUARY: Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas
Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas of Cullman passed away November 1, 2014 at CRMC.
He was 69 years old. Funeral services will be held Nov. 4, 2014 at Moss Service Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker, age 80, of Decatur will be Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker passed away Friday, October 31 at CRMC.
She is survived by her husband; Donald Tucker, sons; John (Lisa) Tucker and Joel Tucker, and...
Poll Workers: Who Are They And What Do They Do?
CULLMAN - Election Day is right around the corner and as we prepare to go out and cast our votes, there are others who are gearing up to take their proper places at designated polling locations throughout the area. Who are these poll workers...
Cullman City Fire Department Approved for New Fire Rescue Equipment
CULLMAN – Chief Edward Reinhardt at the Cullman City Fire Department has requested to purchase new fire rescue equipment from the HGAC bid list. The Cullman City Council voted on this request last night at the City Hall meeting and granted approval.
One request was...
Grants to assist with improvements in three north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY - Community Development Block Grants totaling $1.47 million awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley will help make improvements and upgrades in St. Clair, Blount and Cullman counties.
The governor awarded grants to three communities in Cullman County: The city of Cullman is receiving a $450,000...
Compton’s Veterinary Clinic Makes New Home Beautiful
CULLMAN – On Highway 31, there is a house that has been a home and place of business to establishments like the Candle Garden for many years. Recently, however, new ownership has transformed this beautiful building into a sanctuary for the pets of Cullman...
Dream Home Outlet: Get the Home of Your Dreams
CULLMAN – If you are looking for the home of your dreams, you may want to take a short drive out to the new Dream Home Outlet. Locally owned and operated, Dream Home Outlet offers you the best in manufactured homes at a price...
Substation Power Outage Impacts Both City and County Residents
CULLMAN - A power outage is currently affecting residents living in the eastern portion of Cullman city and sporadic locations throughout the county.
Cullman Power Board Director Mime Manning said the substation is jointly operated by the CPB and Cullman Electric Cooperative.
"On our end (CPB)...
Preliminary renovations cost to Dafford Smith Stadium estimated at $2.7 million
FAIRVIEW – In a press releases issued by Cullman County Schools superintendent Dr. Craig A. Ross, the structural assessment of the Dafford Smith Stadium, conducted by Advance Structural Design Inc., has returned a with an estimated renovation cost of $2.7 million.
“We appreciate the work...
CPD Investigating Deadly Train Collision with Unidentified Male
CULLMAN – An official with the Cullman Police Department confirmed this morning that an unidentified male was struck and killed on the train tracks, just north of Arnold Street close to the Train Depot.
According to the official, the incident occurred between 12:45 a.m. and...
Cullman Gets a Taste of Ireland
The Irish Chipper Opens
CULLMAN – Cullman is getting a taste of Ireland with the opening of The Irish Chipper. This charming new restaurant is located downtown, next to The Downtown Grill, and is open for lunch.
Owners Doris and Martin Merriman are pleased to bring...
Ride in Style at 278 Auto Wash and Detail
CULLMAN – At 17 years old and a junior in high school, Nathan Haynes has operated his own business, 278 Auto Wash and Detail, since July of this year.
As a former employee in fast food, Nathan said, “I like being my own boss.”
While most...
Cullman Police Department Approved for Body Cameras and Tahoes
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Police Department will be receiving about 35 body cameras and six Tahoes after a requests for approval from the Cullman City Council was authorized Monday evening.
Police Chief Kenny Culpepper requested to purchase body cameras with video management, storage and...
October 20 Deadline for Voter Registration Approaching
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Jim Bennett today (Friday) reminded Alabama residents that October 20 is the deadline to register to vote for the November 4 General Election.
Eligible non-voters may download a registration form online at www.alabamavotes.gov to mail to their local boards of...
Fall Fashion: A New Season Means New Fashion Trends
CULLMAN – Fall is here and that means your fashion will need to be up to speed with the fast approaching weather changes. Boutiques such as Bessie Mae, Bella Faire, Natural Selections and What a Girl Wants are already prepared for the fall season...
The Creators Place Offers Natural Remedies in Downtown Cullman
CULLMAN – The Creators Place held its grand opening last Friday afternoon. This unique store is located in downtown Cullman across from First Community Bank. It carries everything from herbs to jewelry and certainly has something for all ages and styles.
The Creators Place offers...
Come Spend An Evening with James Spann
CULLMAN – If you are looking to spend a magical evening with a state celebrity and hero, then you should be at the Cullman Civic Center on October 10. Sardis Baptist Church has put together an evening to remember with good food, fellowship and...
Good Hope Pharmacy Opens
GOOD HOPE – Good Hope Pharmacy is officially open! Located on Highway 69 in north Good Hope, this pharmacy offers a little bit of everything to the citizens of Good Hope and beyond.
This pharmacy is owned by brothers Kiah and Patrick Brown and their...
Cullman Fights Hunger
VISTA AmeriCorps Members Serve at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex recently received a grant for their Food for Life program, which has brought AmeriCorps VISTA participants to serve here in Cullman. These good Samaritans are working with the Agriplex to...
American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. Donate $75,000 to Garden City Elementary School
GARDEN CITY - Cullman County Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross announced today that American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. donate $75,000 to Garden City Elementary school.
"As the superintendent of Cullman County Schools I want to publically thank American Protein and the...
Fire at Unused Concession Stand on Campus
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville Fire Department responded to a self-contained fire at an unused concession stand at the old soccer field on the Wallace State campus Saturday morning.
Wallace State campus police officer Shane Drake noticed smoke from the building at around 8:10 a.m. It is...
Riders Against Texting
CULLMAN – Technology today is a remarkable thing. We can make a call, send an email or take a photograph at any time and in any place. They have brought people closer, and made life easier in so many ways. There is, however, another...
Fire at Unused Concession Stand on Campus
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville Fire Department responded to a self-contained fire at an unused concession stand at the old soccer field on the Wallace State campus Saturday morning.
Wallace State campus police officer Shane Drake noticed smoke from the building at around 8:10 a.m. It is...
Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney elected as President of AADCP
CULLMAN – Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney was elected President of Alabama Association of Drug Court Professionals at their last conference in Montgomery Alabama.
“I am very proud and honored to have been selected to serve this Association and will continue to work to help...
Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney elected as President of AADCP
CULLMAN – Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney was elected President of Alabama Association of Drug Court Professionals at their last conference in Montgomery Alabama.
“I am very proud and honored to have been selected to serve this Association and will continue to work to help...
Funding Food for Families: Secret Meals Help Children in Need
CULLMAN – Every year in Alabama, as many as 450,000 children will require free lunches in our school systems due to low income. Many children depend on the two meals they receive from schools, and struggle on weekends when food is not always guaranteed....
ADEM Grant Used for New Recycle Truck
CULLMAN – The City of Cullman Sanitation Department received a new recycle truck funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) through a grant from the Alabama Recycling Fund. The truck, a 2014 Freightliner Mini Max, cost $135,000 and was 100% funded by...
Cullman County Seeks to Regain Right of Way at Ryan Creek Marina
BREMEN – Local residents of Cullman County recently met at the Brushy Pond Community Center to discuss an ongoing legal battle that is affecting many in the area. Cullman County Associate Commissioner Stanley Yarbrough met with local concerned citizens along with Cullman County attorney...
September is National Preparedness Month: Help Your Family Be Prepared
CULLMAN – Events like the deadly tornadoes of April 27, 2011 are not days that we as a county want to remember. Homes, businesses and lives were lost that day across the state, and we as a community recovered together, stronger and united. After...
Governor Bentley awards $3.63 million for highway safety
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $3.63 million in grants for programs that to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities.
The state’s nine regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for officers and deputies conducting extra patrols and...
Children in Alabama being tested for Enterovirus D68
MONTGOMERY - Reports of cases from across the nation have prompted concern among parents of children and teenagers about enterovirus D68 (EV-D68).
On Aug. 29, 2014, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) sent a message to all primary care physicians to consider testing for...
Hot Dog! Dodge City Has a Sneaky Pete’s!
Specialty Hotdog Restaurant New to the Area
DODGE CITY – Dodge City is home to the newest hot dog restaurant in the area. Sneaky Pete’s, famous for their outstanding hot dogs, along with the High Quality Fuel Station, offer a wide variety of merchandise to...
