Upsets Take Center Stage in Class 6A Title Games at NW Regional
HANCEVILLE - It didn't pay to be the favorite in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Basketball Regional Tournament Tuesday. Two upsets reigned at Tom Drake Coliseum, beginning with the Hartselle Lady Tigers taking down No. 5 ranked Austin 48-45.
Not...
Obituary: Tammy Rene Goodwin
Funeral arrangements for Tammy Rene Goodwin are incomplete at this time.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Venora Brannan Ray
Funeral Service for Venora Brannan Ray, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ray passed...
Obituary: Maxine Durham
Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine Durham, age 78 of Vinemont, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delwin Kilgo officiating. Burial will follow at Missionary Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Durham passed away Sunday at Falkville Health Care Center. She...
Obituary: Mark K. Davis
Mark K. Davis passed away at his home on February 21, 2016. He was born in Tallahassee, FL. to Therman Davis and Barbara Jean Sharpton. Mr. Davis was cremated and there are no local arrangements at this time.
Obituary: Sherrel E. Hancock
Sherrel E. Hancock, 83, of Vinemont passed away Saturday Feb. 20, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1932 in Cullman County to Thomas Albert Hancock and Lillian Victoria (Shedd) Hancock.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb....
Commission Meeting Held; New Businesses in Baileyton and Dodge City
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission meeting, held Feb. 23, was thorough and efficient with Kerry Watson, Place 1, Garry Marchman, Place 2 and Chairman Kenneth Walker in attendance. All thirteen items of new business were discussed, voted on and passed.
The commission approved the...
Cullman’s Judge Annie Lola Price Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time!
CULLMAN - On Oct. 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher from Michigan, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, and in 1946 Edith Houghton...
Obituary: Michel McCombs
Funeral arrangements for Michel McCombs are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Ray Morris Clark, Jr.
Ray Morris Clark, Jr., 58 of Houston, entered into rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born on April 26, 1957 in Guilford, North Carolina. He worked in construction all of his adult life, working the last 13 years...
Obituary: Lola Mae Hood Ergle
Lola Mae Hood Ergle, 90 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 20, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Ergle was born on November 10, 1925. Lola was a member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church for 20 years.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 23,...
Obituary: Jimmy Wayne Hamm
Jimmy Wayne Hamm, age 55 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born June 27, 1960, in Troy, Alabama, to parents Gary and Avis Rodgers Hamm.
Mr. Hamm is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty...
Cullman City Council Meeting Held, Montgomery New Assistant Chief of CPD
Photo shows Cullman City Chief of Police Kenny Culpepper, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman City Assistant Chief of Police Craig Montgomery.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Craig Montgomery, a 23-year veteran with the Cullman...
No. 12 WSCC softball has perfect weekend in Gulf Shores; WSCC baseball wins three games in Mississippi
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s 12th-ranked softball team was perfect at the Sun Chief Classic tournament over the weekend, reeling off five victories in Gulf Shores.
The Lady Lions (13-15) collected wins over Georgia Highlands, Walters State, Baton Rouge Community College, 8th-ranked Chattanooga State and Pearl...
UNA Lions: Walk-Off Wonders
FLORENCE - College baseball season has just started but already the University of North Alabama is showing that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Lions have had a tremendous first week plus, going 7-3 over their first 10 games including, most...
More on Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my sister about life and love and the things girls talk...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Sex Offender Arrest
BERLIN - On Friday, Feb. 18, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Nathaniel Scott Pilgrim, 24, of Berlin, a registered sex offender, for chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The arrest took place in Berlin after a welfare check...
Prep Sports Schedule Feb. 22-26
Monday, Feb. 22
Baseball
Cullman vs. Sparkman 4 p.m.
Holly Pond @ Locust Fork 4 p.m.
West Point vs. Hanceville 6 p.m.
Softball
West Point vs. Arab 4:30 p.m.
Soccer
St. Bernard vs. Brewer 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Baseball
Fairview vs. Albertville 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
St. Bernard vs. Carbon Hill 4 p.m.
West Point vs....
Tom Sawyer Musical at St. Bernard
CULLMAN - The thespians of St. Bernard Prep will perform “Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” this week, Feb. 25-27. Showtimes are 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The show,...
AHSAA Northwest Regional Tournament Hits Half-Way Mark
HANCEVILLE - Excitement has been a part of the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament, even without a Cullman County school getting to the round of 16 for the first time in the 23-year history of the playoff format.
But...
Darrell Hicks, Candidate for Cullman County Commission Chairman
CULLMAN - Darrell Hicks wants to be the next Chairman of the Cullman County Commission.
Hicks, former Cullman County Associate Commissioner, Place 1, said that one of the main reasons that he’s trying to get the job back is that he’s had so many requests...
Desperation Church Small Groups: The Sisterhood
Photo shows The Sisterhood, a small group that meets on Thursday nights at different members' homes.
CULLMAN - Before making it through the door of a welcoming home on Thursday night in Cullman, the air was filled with the sound of laughter and joy. As...
Obituary: Betty Dillard Fortenberry
Betty Dillard Fortenberry, 77 of Huntsville, entered into rest on February 18, 2016.
Mrs. Fortenberry was born on February 16, 1939. Betty was a retired teacher of 39 years. She was a faithful member of Mayfair Church of Christ for 35 years, a member of...
Obituary: Henrietta Brewer Posey
Henrietta Brewer Posey of Cullman, Alabama passed away on February 18, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. She was born on September 2, 1941 in Winston County to John Henry and Vina Jones Brewer.
Funeral services will be held on...
Obituary: Billy Hugh Horton
Billy Hugh Horton was born in Vinemont, Al. on April 9, 1931 to Floyd and Trudie Horton. He graduated from West Point High School in 1950.
He was a Corporal in the Army and served during the Korean War. He married Ann Manley in 1955.
They...
Obituary: Elton Jones
Complete arrangements and obituary information for Elton Jones will be announced Monday afternoon.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: William Edward Calhoun
Funeral service for William Edward Calhoun, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rickey Scott, Rev. Chuck David, and Rev. Dwayne Harbison officiating, with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Sandra Dee Johnson
Memorial Services for Sandra Dee Johnson, age 53 of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Vinemont Christian Church, with Bro. Brian Hawkins officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home Directing.
Sandra was born on April 11, 1962 to the late Rueld & Yvonne...
Obituary: Edward Vickery
Funeral arrangements for Edward Vickery, 90, are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
East Elementary Hosts Archery Tournament
Today I was shooting and I realized it was important to take your time. The more you take your time, the more you will hit the bull’s-eye and get good shots.”
Kathleen Davis, third-grade student from Welti Elementary
Photo shows Kathleen Davis.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Feb....
“Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”
Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”
Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator
HANCEVILLE - On...
Memory Gardens Meeting Draws Big Crowd at City Hall
The turnout was good and we had a large crowd. Everybody had a chance to speak and we listened. We’ll take what they said, try to address the concerns and make tweaks on the bill. I fully intend to move forward to set up...
The Link of Cullman County’s Annual Event & Auction
We can't wait to share with you all God has done this past year through the ministry of The Link of Cullman County.”
Dawn Owens, founder and executive director
CULLMAN - The Link of Cullman County’s annual event and auction, GROW 2016, will take place on...
Southern Rock Racing Series at Stony Lonesome March 11-12
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, the first race in the Southern Rock Racing Series will be held at Cullman’s Stony Lonesome OHV Park. The SRRS will hold its event at Stony Lonesome for the first time, in what will be called...
Repair work on U.S. 278 slope to begin Monday, Feb. 22, weather permitting
Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT personnel are continuing to monitor the stability of all roadways,...
Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. I bet she’s up in heaven right now with my daddy and Ms. Alice sitting on a front porch smoking a cigarette!”
Bryan Sellers, who...
Northwest Regional Tournament, Day 1
HANCEVILLE- The first round of action tipped off for 1A and 6A boys and girls in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Community College Thursday, and it was action-packed.
Hartselle 61, Athens 53 (Girls)
The Lady Tigers of Hartselle lit up the scoreboard in the...
Meet Courtney Ferguson, 21st Century Mom
Photo shows Brian, Gavin and Courtney Ferguson.
CULLMAN - June Cleaver wore pearls, pantyhose and high heels on the beloved show “Leave It to Beaver.” She was our televised ideal of motherhood in the 1950s, when only one-third of women were a part of the...
Shedd Kills Two County Commission Bills in the House
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, led the way on Thursday to kill two legislative bills in the Alabama House of Representatives that he says could raise garbage rates (HB 24) and make it easier for county commissioners to give themselves pay raises...
Cullman Co. Bosom Buddies to Host Colors of Cancer Day April 2
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do”
Eleanor Roosevelt
CULLMAN - A cancer diagnosis is the definition of facing fear. Almost immediately,...
YPCullman- New Group for Cullman’s Young Professionals
We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually leadership roles.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN - Young professionals in Cullman will soon have a new organization. On Thursday, March 17...
Information Session Planned for Future Truck Drivers
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered at the college.
There is a great demand to fill the...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Kevin Dewitt Garner yesterday for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, second degree.
The operation that led to the arrest was executed at...
Fifth Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
CULLMAN - Now is the time for Alabama residents to check their severe weather kits to ensure their readiness for this year’s storm season.
The fifth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides Alabama residents the opportunity to purchase approved items free of...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament at Wallace State-Hanceville Feb. 18-20, Feb. 22-24
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20 and Monday, Feb. 22 through Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
Fifty-six teams will compete in 42...
Obituary: John D. Tucker
Funeral services for John D. Tucker, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim McCormick officiating with interment in Enon Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Tucker passed away Tuesday,...
Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is “to listen to the public regarding (my) proposed legislation to address the situation at...
Fourth Annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day
CULLMAN - On Sunday, March 13, Camp Seale Harris, a part of the Southeastern Diabetes Education Services (SDES), will hold its annual Cullman Spring Family Fun Day at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC).
The event, held each spring, is an opportunity for Camp...
WSCC softball finishes strong on Texas road trip; WSCC men’s golf places 3rd at Faulkner State Invitational
Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team wrapped up a nine-game swing through Texas on Monday, winning three of their final four games.
The Lady...
Unfortunate History for Local Teams and the Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament with several teams from Cullman County as part of the festivities.
But in 2016, the 23rd year of the...
Council meeting highlights big news for town’s volunteer fire department
Fire Engine Four is shown along with new gear.
GARDEN CITY - Garden City Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Garden City Town Hall. Two topics of note were an $8,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) and the...
Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that...
Obituary: Hilda Jean Pelt Mays
Hilda Jean Pelt Mays, 70 of Hamilton, entered into rest on February 15, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Mays was born March 21, 1945. She enjoyed gardening, reading Louis L'amour books and enjoyed bird watching. Jean loved her pets, Cally the cat, Ashley and Cristopher...
Obituary: Dodge Roland Davis
Funeral services for Dodge Roland Davis will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Jean F. Sims
Arrangements for Jean F. Sims are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Danita Key Henson
Arrangements for Danita Key Henson are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Jerry Edward Hill, Sr.
Funeral services for Jerry Edward Hill, Sr., age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Etha Baptist Church and he will lie in state from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Dr. Tim Lipsey and Bro. Sam Gregory...
Obituary: Henry L. Taylor
Funeral services for Henry L. Taylor, 96, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; Russ Fox and grandson Joby Crane officiating; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Taylor will lie in state...
UPDATE: New Bridge on Hwy. 278 and Co. Rd. 1147
Photo shows County Road 1147 (Old Highway 278) this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Update (Feb. 17): "For public safety, barriers and no trespassing signs were set up (yesterday) to keep people from walking on top of and at the base of the retaining wall. We...
Nasty Weather Can’t Dampen 13th Annual Empty Bowls
You know, everybody’s $10 ticket tonight will buy $70.00 worth of food which will go to the food bank.”
Tanya Shearer, Empty Bowls
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner was held on Monday night, Feb.15 at Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Hearin Hall,...
Original Seventh Street Baptist Church Bell Rings Throughout Cullman Once More
Our church history department has a newspaper article written around 1980 which states, in part, that the bell had been misplaced when the present church sanctuary was built in 1950-51. Some 27 years later the bell was located and an A-frame structure was built...
Obituary: Betty Gelene McDearmond
Funeral services for Betty Gelene McDearmond, age 83, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene Loyd officiating. Interment in Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Donald Ray Smith
A memorial service for Donald Ray Smith, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Welti, with Rev. Randy Sellers officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed...
Obituary: Ernestine McGuire Whitman
Ernestine McGuire Whitman, 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on February 14, 2016 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Whitman was born June 19, 1940. Mrs. Whitman was a member of Posey Mill Missionary Baptist Church. She Attended Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where her husband...
Madison Academy Lady Mustangs Overpower Holly Pond in Sub-Regional Play
HOLLY POND - Having to come on the road for a Class 3A Sub-Regional after they were stunned at home in the area title game to No. 2 Lauderdale County, top-ranked Madison Academy got after it right away and stormed the Holly Pond Lady...
Sub-Regionals: Lady Aggies Lose a Heartbreaker
HUNTSVILLE- On a dreary, chilly, rain-soaked night, Fairview made the hour-plus drive up Interstate 65 to take on Columbia in sub-regional action to see who would head to the Northwest Regional.
Both teams started out ice cold in the first. The Lady Aggies were the...
St. Bernard Prep Chinese Class’s Spring Festival This Friday
Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event.
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing in the Chinese New Year – the year of the monkey - with a Spring Festival in the St. Bernard...
CHS Tennis Action
Photo shows Emily Mullins.
CULLMAN - Cullman High varsity tennis teams played well on Thursday and Friday with impressive wins over 7A Hazel Green and 6A rival Decatur.
The varsity boys swept Hazel Green 9-0 on Thursday night. Scoring wins included Donny Camp in No. 1...
Cold Springs Begins Journey Toward Wallace, Birmingham
BREMEN - It is simple, win and you are in, lose and you go home. This is the situation facing both Cold Springs basketball squads as they travel to Mars Hill Bible in Florence for their sub-regional games against the Panthers.
It has been an...
Miss Southerner and Fair Queen Representative Pageants at CHS over the Weekend
Photo shows (l-r) Brooke Edwards, Miss Southerner 2016; Brittni Watts, 3rd Alternate; Jayla Crawford, 1st Alternate, Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality; and Chloe Weston, 2nd Alternate.
CULLMAN - "We would like to congratulate all of the beautiful contestants for a job well-done at the Miss...
New in Town: Warren’s Home Decor
The shop is in a house and decorated like inside a home. We want to give the customer a homey feel when they are in shopping.”
Tania Warren, store owner
CULLMAN - Warren’s Home Decor is a family-owned business that is new to Cullman. On Friday,...
Area Tournament Wrap-up
CULLMAN - It has been a busy week for local hoops. New area champions were crowned all over Cullman County as teams now prepare for the sub-regional tournament. Here are the scores from around the county.
Area Tournament Scores
MONDAY
1A Area 11 Boys
St. Bernard 62, Brilliant...
Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty
Photo shows Edwin Emanual Brenner, left and Tangy Bodie, right.
CULLMAN – A couple was charged with one count each of cruelty to animals – second degree on Thursday, following complaints by neighbors, according to the Cullman County Animal Control Division.
Tim McKoy, CCACD, said both...
Obituary: Michael Richard Scavarda
Funeral Services for Michael Richard Scavarda, age 60, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, February 15, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Scavarda passed away...
CP&R Hosts Youth Archery Tourney
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation hosted a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament at the Cullman Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 13. Schools from throughout Cullman County were present in addition to competitors from Cordova, Addison and Curry. Waid...
Obituary: Dexter Blake Taylor
Funeral service for Dexter Blake Taylor, 25, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 16th, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. G.T. Robertson officiating with interment in Bethlehem West Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Taylor passed...
Obituary: Verlia Absher Jones Honeycutt
Funeral services for Verlia Absher Jones Honeycutt, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. until 9...
Obituary: Ernestine Whitman
Ernestine Whitman entered into rest February 14, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Velvie E. Thornton
Funeral arrangements for Velvie E. Thornton are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mikey Tanner, Children’s Pastor at Renovation Church
Our church is incredible and our vision is simple: Love, Lead, Connect. We meet people right where they are just like Jesus did.”
Mikey Tanner, children’s pastor
VINEMONT - At Renovation Church in Vinemont, their passion is to provide a place where people can have a life-changing experience...
Tanner Tops Cold Springs in Overtime to Win 2A, Area 14 Championship
COLD SPRINGS - Tanner was able to take advantage of missed opportunities by Cold Springs in overtime Saturday night that allowed the Rattlers to stun the Eagles and head back home with the AHSAA Class 2A, Area 14 championship.
Tanner rallied from a one-point deficit...
Obituary: Gene Edward Davis
Mr. Gene Edward Davis, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was best known as “Pop Pop” to his family and friends.
He was beloved and admired by all for his gentle spirit and...
Obituary: Billy Ray Baker
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baker, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; John McCoy officiating, with military honors and interment at Fairview West Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Elaine Willingham Crowned 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theater. Ms. Elaine Willingham of Cullman was crowned the winner. First Alternate was Ms. Jacqueline Schendel of Cullman, who also won Ms. Congeniality,...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Cole
Graveside Services for Patricia Ann Cole, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hopewell Cemetery in Ashville, AL, with Bro. Aaron Carroll officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Patricia was born on March 9, 1941to the late John William...
Obituary: Myra Johns Boyd
Funeral services for Myra Johns Boyd, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Center Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral...
Russellville Takes 5A, Area 14 Title from West Point
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship game with the West Point Warriors Friday night.
It became a different story in the second half. Stidham scored four times...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Will Have “Downton Abbey” Theme
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to coordinate with the theme - you might just win a contest! So get ready to step back in time with...
Aderholt Bill Will Make it Easier for States to Drug Test SNAP Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (4th District), today released a statement on introducing HR 4540, a bill that enables states to drug test SNAP/Food Stamp recipients, thereby cutting fraud with the savings going to drug treatment programs.
"Millions of hard working Americans get...
No. 17 Wallace State men outlast No. 16 Marion Military Institute in battle of nationally-ranked teams
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball outlasted Marion Military Institute in their nationally-ranked showdown Thursday night, gutting out a 49-46 victory at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Marcus Barham scored 14 points and Xavier Mills added 11 for the 17th-ranked Lions, who avenged their lone conference loss...
Obituary: John Murl Rucks
Funeral services for John Murl Rucks, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Mark Dennis officiating with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday February 12, 2016 from...
Obituary: Gary Allen Manley
Gary Allen Manley, 75, of Arley, entered into rest on February 9, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Manley was born on January 20, 1941 in Jasper, Alabama. He attended Walker High until the eleventh grade and graduated from Jacinto High...
3A Area 10 Championship
HOLLY POND - 24 hours removed from their semifinal games, four teams took the court at Holly Pond to determine the 3A Area 10 Championship for both boys and girls.
Holly Pond 67, Susan Moore 50 (Girls)
Despite the slow start from 3-point land, going just...
Walk MS: Cullman on March 19
CULLMAN - Walk MS is happening in Cullman on March 19 at 9 a.m. The annual walk, which raises funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will take place at Heritage Park.
According to Walk MS Marketing and Communications Director...
Color Me Cullman 5k, Registration Open Now!
CULLMAN - As winter fades away and spring is ushered in, so, too, does the overwhelming amount of pastel-colored everything. But, the Color Me Cullman 5K with bring bolder colors than pastels, and a message of happiness and healthiness to get people out of...
ALDOT monitoring U.S. 278 bridge at Kugler Creek, seeking measures for remediation
EMA has been assured by ALDOT that there is no immediate threat to public safety."
Phyllis Little, director Cullman County EMA
HUNTSVILLE – Alabama Department of Transportation geotechnical engineers have inspected the slope and retaining wall at the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over Kugler Creek in Cullman...
Wallace State Continuing Education to offer Physical Therapy Aide program
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program to prepare students for the growing field of Physical Therapy.
A physical therapy aide is generally responsible for carrying out the...
3A Area 10 Tournament Action
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is a breakdown of all the action.
Hanceville 68, Susan Moore 71 (Girls)
The Lady Bulldogs of Susan Moore started their win and...
Marion Military Institute & Wallace State’s men’s programs set for nationally-ranked showdown on Thursday
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and subsequent national tournament appearances, yet he perceives Thursday night’s ACCC North Division showdown with Marion Military Institute as one of...
West Point Turns Back Fairview, Now Looks to Face Russellville for the 5A, Area 14 Title
WEST POINT - Victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium returned to the West Point Warriors after they ended the regular season last week with consecutive losses.
The Warriors took care of Fairview Wednesday evening 61-40 in the 5A, Area 14 Tournament. Next up for the Warriors...
