Obituary: Trooper Layne Lively
Funeral services for Trooper Layne Lively will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the funeral home.
Obituary: James G. Cooper
Mr. James G. Cooper Celebration of Life Services for James G. Cooper, age 75 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Cullman First Baptist Church, with Dr. Edwin Hays & Paul Levering officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
James was born...
Cullman Before John Cullmann
Some local historians simply refuse to believe that there were Georgians, Tennesseans and South Carolinians who lived here for decades before migrating west. After all, the early German settlers referred to the Cullman City area as a ‘wilderness’ and ‘unsettled’.”
George Spear, local historian
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Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Berth to 5A, Area 14 Title Game
MOULTON – Fairview Lady Aggies basketball coach Mary Lauren Hartline stayed around the Lawrence County High School Gymnasium Monday night to scout her next opponent in the AHSAA 5A, Area 14 Tournament.
After the Lady Aggies topped Russellville 56-30, No. 1 seed Lawrence County shot...
Meek Lady Tigers Escape Upset with Last-Second Win Over St. Bernard
ARLEY – Upset alert was intact Tuesday night with the St. Bernard Lady Saints on the verge of stunning the No. 1 seed Meek Lady Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 1A, Area 11 Tournament.
A three-pointer from Ivy Edge with less than a...
Vinemont Town Hall Will Not Move to Scout House, For Now
We’re doing our best to work this thing out. We never intended for the Scouts not to have use of that building. Our idea was to share it with them.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
Photo shows Councilman Radginal Dodson.
VINEMONT - It has been a tumultuous two...
Wallace State baseball wins weekend series against Volunteer State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2) swept a pair of games on Saturday, winning 2-1 and 7-4, and split the final two games on Sunday, earning...
St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami State Champion in 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track Meet.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami took first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run at the AHSAA State Indoor...
Basketball Tournaments Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
4A Area 10 @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
5A Area 15 @ West Point
Postponed until Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
The 2A Area 14 Girls' Tournament @ Tanner
Postponed until Wednesday. Cold Springs will play @ 5 p.m.
Good Hope @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
3A Area 10 Tournament...
Obituary: Sharon Willner Glaser
A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon Willner Glaser, 73 of Cullman, will be 4 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church, with Rev. John Richter officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Alfredo Martin Santos
Funeral Services for Alfredo Martin Santos, age 33 of Fairview, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Alfredo was born on May 25, 1982 in Guatemala...
Obituary: Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King
Funeral services for Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King, age 77 of Mt. Hope, Alabama, will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Edward King officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery at Eva. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Cullman EMS to Host Chili Cook-Off Feb. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s CEMS Ambulance Service is hosting a new event, the 9-1-1 Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ambulance Center located at 601 Second Ave. SW. All proceeds will benefit Harbor Haus shelter for...
Wake up with “a.m. LIVE” on Cullman’s Live 95.5
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so part of that I wanted to bring to the morning show, too.”
Tommy Warhurst, host
Photo shows host Tommy Warhurst.
CULLMAN -...
Tuesday Night’s Vinemont Town Hall Meeting Set to Be a Showdown
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout Troop 10288
VINEMONT - Since January’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, tension and emotions have been on a slow boil, with...
Obituary: Edward Conrad Rice
Funeral services for Edward Conard Rice, 72, of Bremen will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Gene Persall officiating; with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:30 p.m....
13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner to Benefit Cullman Caring for Kids
It is all about preventing and stopping hunger in our community.”
Nancy Bryant, assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Cullman First United Methodist Church...
U.S. Senate Hopeful McConnell, Commission Chairman Candidates Speak at Forum Saturday Morning
Intercession; I need your prayer because this country has a heart problem. We’ve got to have people who will stand up for what is right and believe in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.”
Jonathan McConnell, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
CULLMAN - On...
CHS Results from Second Day of State Indoor Track Meet
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet featured some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama,...
Tour the Pacific Northwest with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a group trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is now taking reservations for an eight-day,...
Obituary: Annie Marie Makemson
Mrs. Annie Marie Makemson of Gold Ridge went home to her Lord on February 5, 2016. She was 82 years old. She was born on March 12, 1933 to Ralph and Gladys Brock of Cullman Al.
She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Cullman’s Deadly Duo Leads Bearcats to Victory
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in the second half to help their squad turn back West Point 67-57 Friday night at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
Both combined for...
Wallace State baseball drops season opener; WSCC basketball teams record ACCC road sweep
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman Cole Collins was 2 for 4 in his collegiate debut, scoring a run in the first inning for the Lions.
Wallace...
CRMC Employees “Go Red” on National Wear Red Day
Photo: CRMC employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN - February is National Heart Month, and Cullman Regional Medical Center employees recently joined together to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease by wearing...
Cullman High Athletes Shine on First Day of State Indoor Track Championship
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet features some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High...
Restoration underway at St. Bernard Library
Photo shows a helicopter delivering HVAC units to the top of the Heidrich Building at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Construction crews arrived the first week of October to begin restoration of St. Bernard’s main library building. Under the direction of general contractor Eidson and...
Obituary: Martha May McKoy
Funeral service for Martha May McKoy will be held on Saturday, February 06, 2016 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 05, 2016 from 5:30 p.m....
Aggies Take Momentum into Postseason After Fourth Straight Victory
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the first round by Cold Springs on Jan.18, the Aggies have become a different ball club with the opposition getting to...
Lady Broncos fall, Broncos win
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the remainder of the first quarter- until Ruth Horton got involved that is. After the Lady Broncos went 0-4 from three-point...
Hanceville loses nail-biter
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on Thursday afternoon. Their first nine points came by way of the three, but Hanceville kept pace with quick drives to...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Nine; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia today after executing a search warrant in the 800...
February is Love My Library Month at CCPL
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of it as something a little different. For CCPL, February is Love My Library Month, and from Feb 1-28, CCPL will...
Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!”
Justin Truett, youth pastor
Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett.
SIMCOE - Even...
Wallace State baseball opens 2016 season Friday, featuring experienced roster
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) runner-up for the second time in four years.
Coach Randy Putman and the Lions hope last season’s late...
Report: State Auditor Gives Rebuttal to Gov. Bentley’s State of the State Address
Photo shows Gov. Robert Bentley, left; State Auditor Jim Zeigler, right
MONTGOMERY - In an unusual move, a Republican elected official gave a rebuttal to Gov. Robert Bentley’s “State of the State Address” today.
Republican Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler attended Bentley’s speech, but then gave...
Saving Cpl. Kenneth Beasley
Photo shows Beasley with his granddaughter many years ago. His granddaughter is now 18-years-old.
CULLMAN – Jeremy Hogan is known for helping fellow Marines, but just recently he came across someone who needs a lot more help than he alone can give. What started out...
Wallace State Releases Fall 2015 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the...
Gov. Bentley Launches Great State 2019 Plan to Leave Lasting Legacy on Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday held his annual State of the State address launching his 2016 legislative agenda and strategic plan through 2019.
Alabama will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2019, and Gov. Bentley’s Great State 2019 Plan is aimed at fundamentally changing...
Obituary: Betty June Mead Underwood
Ms. Betty June Mead Underwood, 84 of Hanceville, passed away Monday afternoon, February 1, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron Ohio to William Levi and Lola Mae Walker Mead.
Ms. Underwood worked many years in a "care-takers"...
Obituary: Linda L. Burney
Funeral service for Linda L. Burney will be held on Thursday, February 04, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 from 6...
STATE: Compassion Flight Crash in Alabama Kills Two
Photo shows 2nd Lt. Phil J. Dryden of Gulf Shores (left) and Maj. David R. Mauritson of Fairhope (right).
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE – Two members of Civil Air Patrol’s Alabama Wing died Monday when their single-engine plane crashed near Mobile while they were returning...
Obituary: Myra Faye Carroll
Mrs. Myra Faye Carroll went to be with her Lord on January 31, 2016. She was 67 years old.
Mrs. Carroll was born March 27, 1948 to Leonard and Era Mar Whaley Barnett.
Services will be held February 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Duck River...
Welti’s Aliyah Ryan Named 2016 Cullman County Spelling Bee Champion
The key to my success would be studying a lot and working hard.”
Aliyah Ryan
CULLMAN - The 2016 (89th annual) Cullman County Spelling Bee was held on Monday night, Feb.1 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. Twenty-four third- to eighth-grade contestants from schools throughout Cullman...
No. 12 WSCC softball collects three wins over weekend; 2nd WSCC Sports Hall of Fame class inducted
Pictured are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Johnny Thornton (WSCC contributor), Cindy Mallard (athlete), Larry Slater (coach), Buddy Jones, WSCC golf coach Dan York and WSCC Vice President Dr. Tomesa Smith.
Buddy Jones accepted the award on behalf of his son, Trey...
Republican Party Feb. 6 Breakfast to Feature Shelby Opponent McConnell
Photo shows Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jonathan McConnell
CULLMAN - This month’s Cullman County Republican Party (CCRP) breakfast meeting, on Saturday, Feb. 6, will include a buffet of area Republican candidates ahead of the much-anticipated March 1 primary. The featured speaker will be...
BREAKING NEWS – Tennessee man struck and killed passing through Cullman heading home
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43, was struck and killed as he turned onto AL Highway 157 headed home.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Mr. Hurgeton,...
Cold Springs Sweeps West Point
WEST POINT - Monday's contest between the West Point Warriors and the Cold Springs Eagles was just as great as expected. Each team had no problem scoring in the first. The biggest lead of the quarter was held by West Point at four but...
Early Dismissals and Closings Due to Stormy Weather on Tuesday
CULLMAN - As the threat of severe weather looms over our area, several area schools and organizations are announcing early dismissals and cancellations. Please check back often for updates.
As of 12:50 p.m., Feb. 2
St. Paul's Lutheran School will dismiss at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Mary Josephine Turk Kusner
Mrs. Mary Josephine Turk Kusner of Cullman Alabama passed away on January 31, 2016 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 87. She was born I Cleveland Ohio on February 20, 1928 to Frank Sr. and Amalya Turk.
She was a homemaker...
Obituary: Opal Katherine “Kat” Moore
Funeral services for Opal Katherine “Kat” Moore, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Morgan and Melvin Hunter officiating. Interment will be in Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery....
Obituary: Robert E. Hines
Funeral services for Robert E. Hines, 86 of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Larry Duke officiating. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m....
EES Student Kaeden Dawson Shares Beads of Courage
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, East Elementary student Kaeden Dawson brought something very special to school - hundreds of colorful glass beads that were strung into multiple necklaces and hung around his neck. But the beads aren’t just any old beads; they are...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Snead State as college inducts second HOF class
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams capped a memorable Sunday at Tom Drake Coliseum with a sweep of Snead State.
Playing in front of one of the largest crowds in recent Wallace State basketball history, the Lady Lions earned an impressive 77-67 victory in the...
Obituary: Danny Oneal Dye
Funeral services for Danny Oneal Dye are incomplete at this time.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Marlene Brock Dean
Funeral Services for Marlene Brock Dean, age 92, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Cullman, Dr. Rick Lance officiating. She will lie-in-state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at...
Obituary: Jane Duke Screws
The Resurrection Service for Betty Jane Duke Screws will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel in Cullman Alabama at 3 p.m. with Rev. Andy Chambers, Rev. Joy Morgan and Dr. Steven A. Screws officiating. Visitation will be from 2...
CRMC to Host Free Heart Disease Community Screening
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb. 4, by appointment only.
Consider these heart attack risk factors:
Are you over the age of 50?
Do you have high cholesterol?
Does heart...
South Dominates the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE - The North squad took the field first, with Carson Wentz at the helm. He completed his first pass, but Shaun Davis immediately blew up the play after three yards and the game was underway. After two straight rushes from Kenneth Dixon, the...
Swalve Delivers 36 to Help Bearcats Down Broncos, Lady Bearcats Fall to Lady Broncos
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night at Cullman High School Saturday, and Seth Swalve didn’t disappoint a good crowd on hand to see the latest in the rivalry between the Bearcats and the Holly Pond Broncos.
Swalve came out with an aggressive offensive attack that...
Alabama WFF’s Community Archery Strategy in Action
CULLMAN - Through a local grant from the Heritage Archery Club, a Cullman chapter of the Bowhunters of Alabama, National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) archery equipment was awarded to four area schools. This was a result of the local club working together...
Senior Bowl Fanfest a Huge Success
MOBILE - Another Senior Bowl Fanfest is in the books and it looks to be one of the biggest yet. Droves of fans flocked to the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center to play games, eat free Reese's cups and stand in line for a...
Good Hope Lady Raiders, Raiders Play Well on Senior Night
GOOD HOPE – Senior night brought out a great performance for Kaylee Maddox in her last appearance at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium on the Good Hope campus.
Maddox would produce 18 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and three assists to key the Lady Raiders in a...
Obituary: Charles William “Chuck” Bailey
Funeral Services for Charles William “Chuck” Bailey, age 78 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Hopewell Church of God in Hanceville. Burial will follow at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Rivers officiating. He will lie-in-state at...
RTS 2016 Announces 38 Special, Joe Diffie and Kane Brown
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS promises “another huge announcement” next week as event tickets go on sale next Thursday with prices for the “workin’ people.”
Rock...
The Antique Market of Cullman to Close Jan. 31
CULLMAN - After one year in business, The Antique Market of Cullman will be closing its doors for good on Jan. 31.
When asked if she was surprised to make the decision to shut down her shop, owner Beth Veigl said no.
“This is a business...
Obituary: Bernard Fredrick Schaefers Jr.
Funeral services for Bernard Fredrick Schaefers, Jr., age 67 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Patrick Egan officiating. Interment will be in Berlin Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home...
Obituary: Sue Cotton
Funeral services for Sue Cotten, 73, of Good Hope will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hayden. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 p.m. to...
Obituary: Sue Cotton
Funeral services for Sue Cotten, 73, of Good Hope will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hayden. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 p.m. to...
Obituary: Pauline Stewart Pitts
Funeral services for Pauline Stewart Pitts, age 88, of Crane Hill will be 2 pm. Saturday, January 30, 2016 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Tim Rice and Frank Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill cemetery.
Ms. Pitts passed away Thursday at her residence....
Obituary: Christopher Michael Kuehler
Funeral service for Christopher Michael Kuehler, 56, will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Pete Lee Price
Graveside services for Pete Lee Price, 65, of Crane Hill will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Corner. The family will receive friends on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Lester Henry Williams
It is with earthly sorrow, but Heavenly joy, that we announce the everlasting life of Lester Henry Williams. Lester went Home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home in South Vinemont.
Lester was born on June...
Wallace State softball, ranked 12th in NJCAA preseason poll, opens 2016 season Friday
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team opens the 2016 season on Friday, ranked 12th in the country and with their sights ultimately set on earning their 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) title and contending nationally.
The Lady Lions, who return 11 sophomores this season,...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of the Year
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On...
John Michael Montgomery and Kelsea Ballerini Join RTS 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south including Florida-Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said, “Legends will always have a huge...
Cullman County Championship Wrap-Up
HANCEVILLE - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up tonight at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
Girls
Cold Spring Lady Eagles- 48
Good Hope Lady Raiders- 44
The Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles started the varsity action Wednesday night...
The Blue Campaign: Human Trafficking Awareness and Investigation Training Takes Place
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is compelling someone to work or to engage in a commercial sex act- when a person uses force, fraud or coercion to compel another to work for little or no wages or engage in acts of commercial sex...
St. Bernard Runs Away from Southeastern
CULLMAN - In getting their 14th consecutive victory Tuesday evening, the St. Bernard Saints took control of the game with Southeastern at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center early in the third period.
By the 4:00 mark, the Saints were on a 10-2 run and had turned...
Think2Change’s Brian Earley Speaks to Area Students About Abuse, Depression, Bullying and Teen Suicide
Though the chaos didn’t immediately go away, it became easier to deal with. I had a friend. For the first time in my life, someone cared.”
Brian Earley
WEST POINT - On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Brian Earley, founder of Think2Change, talked to the students of West...
Thomas Rhett Joins Growing Rock the South 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Thomas Rhett joins the massive lineup at Rock the South 2016. With a massive surge and a huge new record under his belt, Thomas Rhett is the perfect addition to the largest lineup ever at Rock the South which already included Florida-Georgia...
Obituary: Glenice M. Smith
Mrs. Glenice M. Smith of Cullman Alabama passed away on January 25, 2016 at Woodland Village Health Care Center at the age of 86. She was born in Georgia on October 2, 1929 to Jackson A. and Bessie Smith. She worked as a seamstress....
Obituary: Sandra Kaye Brown
Funeral services for Sandra Kaye Brown, 60, of Falkville will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Union Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8...
G.W. Ponder, Business Tycoon
CULLMAN - Mr. George Washington (G.W.) Ponder was one of Cullman’s most prominent citizens in the early 1900s. In fact, his name still marks a building downtown, a marking left to pay homage to one of the city’s most successful businessmen.
Ponder was born in...
Area title on the line
HANCEVILLE- Monday night was a big night for both the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Holly Pond Broncos with the area championship on the line.
Boys
The Broncos controlled the opening tip and the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a 14-0 run....
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor of Sardis Baptist Church
I am blessed to pastor Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. They placed their faith in me as a young and inexperienced pastor in December of 2008 and made it official in March of 2009.”
Donny Yarbrough, Pastor
TRIMBLE - Sardis Baptist Church was founded by settlers...
Rock the South- Cole Swindell Announced as Part of 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia boy, Swindell and his music is infectious and will make for an incredible addition to the party at Rock the...
Cullman County Varsity Championship Set
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs...
Vinemont Town Hall, Scouts Clash Over Future of Town’s Scout Building
We’re trying to make the best decisions we can, based on the facts that we have. That’s how we operate.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
VINEMONT - Tension and emotions ran high at this month’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, with town and Scout leaders disagreeing over...
Obituary: Mary Frances Clemons
Funeral services for Mary Frances Clemons, 84 of Eva, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Morgan officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Clemons...
Human Trafficking- Public Awareness and Investigation Training on Jan. 26
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month nationwide. It has a been a month full of advocacy activities locally, with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson declaring Monday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Cullman County Commission declaring January 2016...
Little Red Riding Hood Visits Cullman
My daughter Parker is one of the raccoons. She absolutely loved it! She thought it was so much fun. I don’t think she fully realizes that this is the end of it. She wants to keep going and keep doing it.”
Carol Lawrence, parent
CULLMAN -...
Fairview High Class of 1963 Celebrates 53 Years of Life Since Graduation
I tell you what, our class played the meanest two-hand touch football ever played. Kids nowadays, with their pads, we would have sent them home to momma crying.”
Charles Kenneth Bowen
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Jan. 16, members of Fairview High School’s class of 1963 held...
Tough Talk at 2016 State of the State
I have a tremendous concern for the way we budget in Alabama. This last year it became very clear to me that we’re going to have to look into these budgets to figure out what the money is being spent for, if these programs...
Obituary: Billy Ray Shikle
Funeral service for Billy Ray Shikle, 58, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Carmel Berlin Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Shikle passed away Thursday, January 21,...
Exit 305 Officially Opens
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the state, up here, you all are doing fantastic.”
Gov. Robert Bentley
GOOD HOPE – As of today, Friday, Jan. 22, exit 305,...
Closings and Cancellations Due to Winter Weather
CULLMAN - There are a number of closings and cancellations due to wintry weather moving through our area. Please see below for a complete list. We will update as information becomes available.
Last update: 6:58 p.m.
-----Cullman Regional Medical Center's Trauma Prevention program, scheduled for tomorrow,...
Obituary: Mr. James Franklin Bailey
Memorial Services for James Franklin Bailey, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Phillip Nichols.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Bailey was born on December 23, 1941 in Tennessee, to...
Obituary: Charles Junior Hines
Funeral services for Charles Junior Hines, age 58 of Panama City, FL (formerly of Cullman) will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Enon Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Marshall Bennie Pettit
Graveside services for Marshall Bennie Pettit, 77, of Hanceville will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Austin Creek Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Pettit passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2015 at his residence.
He is survived...
Obituary: Larry Randall Tucker
Funeral services for Larry Randall Tucker, age 62 of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Britt officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m....
