Obituary: Jacob Daniel Thomas
Jacob Daniel Thomas, known to most as “Jake,” passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, at the age of 42. Mr. Thomas was born to Danny Lee and Debra Phillips Thomas on Sep. 9, 1981, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Jake was an employee of the City...
Obituary: Mary Louise Smith
Funeral services for Mary Louise Smith, 88, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. Reverend Heath Riggs will be officiating the services. Visitation will be prior to the...
Obituary: Elouise Thomas
Funeral service for Elouise Thomas, age 88, of Cullman, is Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Tony Thomas officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: William “Bill” Lay
William "Bill" Lay, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Bill was born in California on Dec. 3, 1941 to James Ted and Jewell Kelly Lay.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 at...
Obituary: Keith Maze
Keith Maze, age 63, of Arab, born April 15, 1960 to Marlon Maze and Betty Johnson Maze, passed from this life on Jan. 17, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
He was preceded in...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It wasn’t just a team; it was a family’: Cold Springs’ Hagen Ellis recaps 7th grade season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles completed their middle school basketball season not too long ago and finished second in this year’s county tournament. Seventh grader Hagen Ellis had an amazing experience this season and despite not winning the county title, she's...
COLUMN: Tickets
I know some of you are going to think I’m out of my mind, and maybe I am. I bought tickets to see the Rolling Stones. Yes, the guys who are in their late 70s and early 80s; the guys whose faces have more wrinkles...
Obituary: Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore
Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore passed away peacefully in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
June was born on June 19, 1933 to Roy Lee and Christine Roberts Lee. She was born in Addison, Alabama and graduated from Addison High School in 1952. June married...
Obituary: Rodney Lewis Hooper
Rodney Lewis Hooper, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 64. Rodney was born in Blount County, Alabama, on April 20, 1959, to Lewis Cleamon and Betty Sue Craft Hooper.
Rodney was a member of Fairview First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith
Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee O’Mary and Eloise Baughn O’Mary, and her sister, Jimmie O’Mary Mitchell. She is survived by...
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell
Dorothy “Dot” Ann (Sims) Caldwell passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe “Jack” Jackson Caldwell, her parents Ides and Mabel Sims, her sisters, Clara Campbell and Bertha Jones, and her brother Roy...
Obituary: Elwin Oneal Swann
Elwin Oneal Swann, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Elwin was born on Aug. 7, 1940 to Avery and Effie Swann in Garden City, Alabama.
He grew up in Garden City and graduated from Hanceville High School in 1959....
The Link closes warming shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and lawns slowly became encased in ice. Many residents in Cullman County rely on electric heat, either through heating units that...
Desperation Church adds 2 new pastors to Cullman staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church last Sunday morning announced the recent hiring of two new pastors to assist in day-to-day operations at its Cullman campus.
Matt Phillips and his wife, Alisha Phillips, were named new pastor and associate pastor for the Cullman location.
Pastor Andy Heis...
Saw Mill Road Productions: Paving the way for future artists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local troubadours are offering up-and-coming musicians and artists real-word experience in the music industry, giving them insight and encouragement into what is known as the most cutthroat business around. Nashville recording artists Brett Greer and Jerry Parker are offering a...
Avoid freezing disaster: 15 tips from a plumber
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the promise of snow and freezing temps may sound like a dream to some, others are aware of the lurking potential disasters that icy weather can bring. When the temperature stays at or below freezing for a significant period of...
ALDOT cautions against travel as conditions worsen
ALDOT advises motorists that travel is hazardous and expected to become more hazardous as conditions worsen tonight in north Alabama. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged.
At this time, the only weather-related closure of a state-maintained route is on I-65, between Exit 310 (Alabama 157 at Cullman)...
Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue
Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm.
Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for most of state into Wednesday morning.
The good news is that at 6 am temperatures remain above freezing south of an...
Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith
Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 13, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee O’Mary and Eloise Baughn O’Mary, and her sister, Jimmie O’Mary Mitchell. She is survived...
Obituary: Freda Vondalee Rowell
Freda Vondalee Rowell, nee Bell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, in her home state of Indiana.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Whitehead...
Obituary: Windel Lee Brock
Windel Lee Brock, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Windel was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Lenora Livingston Brock.
Windel is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Rusk Brock; his daughters Christie Whatley (Chris) and Sandra...
Obituary: Jayne Glover Norman
In loving memory of Jayne Glover Norman, who graced this world with her wit, warmth, and a touch of Southern Sass. Born on Aug. 24, 1954, Jayne peacefully departed this life on Dec. 2, 2023, at the age of 69. She leaves behind a...
Obituary: Dewey Orbin Absher
Funeral services for Dewey Orbin Absher, 93, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 202 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrep will be officiating services. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Hanceville...
Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at Wallace State Community College to earn scholarship money for their education.
The college’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will host scholarship...
Education notes
Kendall Rooks awarded degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
Christine Beaudry
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Kendall Rooks of South Vinemont graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida on Dec. 15, 2023.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first...
St. Bernard Prep School Honor Roll
Semester Average of 95.0 and above 2023-24 Semester I
Grade 7
Aaron Cortes-Villegas
Sipsey Drake
Silas Krische
Reise Rigsby
Caroline Sanders
Grade 8
Norah Bissot
Ella Cron
Ella Davis
Anastasia Hazard
Avery Hines
Merry-Carmen Pichardo
Tony Ranelli
Grade 9
Joseph-Benedict Anders
Karly Arndt
Alexis Cron
Sarah Cumbie
Sean Daly
Rafi Guevara
Sage McDowell
Sam Meyers
Tessa Sanders
Grade 10
Katie Chamblee
Parker Guthery
Gavitt Lewis
Josh Marks
Kimberly McCormick
Sarah Woods
Grade 11
Roselyn Chavez
Saray Cortes-Villegas
Cash Daly
Nathan...
Colbert County man convicted of capital murder could be nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia
ATMORE, Ala. – Following a federal court ruling, Alabama may become the first state to execute a prisoner by nitrogen hypoxia, which suffocates by replacing oxygen with nitrogen. Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, of Florence, who was convicted of capital murder in 1989 and again...
2023 coroner cases, by the numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick responded to almost 80 cases in 2023 related to deaths by unnatural causes. These include homicide, suicide, overdose, motor vehicle crash fatality, aircraft fatality, drowning and other (accident/pending, etc.)
Kilpatrick said that in 2023 in Cullman County,...
Local potter Sandra Heaven talks Empty Bowls
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 19 years, Sandra Heaven has been throwing (the process of shaping clay on a pottery wheel) bowls to benefit her community through Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Empty Bowls of Cullman County chili dinner. The fundraiser benefits the food bank...
NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Cullman County until 6 a.m. Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Huntsville for Cullman County. It began at 6 p.m. Sunday and is set to expire on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6 a.m.
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with total snow accumulations of...
Cullman Electric Co-op prepared for extreme cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative together with the Tennessee Valley Authority are monitoring the extreme cold weather entering the region and its impact on the regional power supply.
“We expect temperatures next week will be the coldest so far this season,” Cullman Electric’s CEO...
Cold weather tips from Cullman Electric Co-op
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brrr! Extreme cold temperatures are coming our way, which means your home will be working in overdrive to keep you and your family warm. Turning everything off when you leave a room can reduce energy consumption and save you money on your...
Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County
Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter weather and declared a state of emergency for the county. Chairman Jeff Clemons, along with the other commissioners in attendance,...
Obituary: Bryant Perry
Funeral Service for Bryant Perry, age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman...
More than 800 earn places on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates 837 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the last weekend, including:
Jan. 2
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Bremen community. David Lee Ford, 45, of Bremen, was identified as the passenger of the vehicle in question.
Deputies determined that Ford...
Town of South Vinemont set to create planning commission
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance that would form a planning commission.
“The whole thing about this is we want to plan how this town will look...
Major winter impacts beginning Sunday evening
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday 7:30 am, January 14, 2024
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for counties north of I-20. Advisories will be issued farther south in later updates.
The key message here is road impacts are possible whether or not you...
Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the files of 1933
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama.
The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes: Mildred White, Grace Wonderlich, Almedia Newman, Elizabeth Glasscock, Mary Louise...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects area wins over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. -- After traveling to Lawrence County earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Saturday afternoon to take on the Brewer Patriots in a pair of area games and both Warrior squads collected area wins. The Lady Warriors broke open a close...
Op-Ed: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing, but I’m standing up for Alabamians and protecting our jobs
Sept. 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be the home of their first U.S. manufacturing facility. It was a decision that changed the future of our state...
Vinemont council proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
VINEMONT, ALA- At its monthly meeting Jan. 9, the Vinemont Town Council proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The council also discussed several upcoming community events as well as acknowledged the first reading of Town Ordinance #0190, which would form and implement a planning...
Cullman County VOAD opening additional warming stations Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is pleased to announce it will be able to open four warming stations Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 15-16 as the temperatures reach frigid single digits.
Shelters will open both nights...
Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth Nail’s resignation in December. The council appointed Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy Sawyer, who had been serving as interim mayor since Nail’s...
The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster of Cullman County (VOAD) to set up a warming station that will keep residents with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont earns 65-48 win over Susan Moore, Lady Eagles fall 69-55
VINEMONT, Ala. — Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Vinemont were back home Friday night to host a pair of matchups against Susan Moore and they split their varsity battles with the Bulldogs. The Lady Eagles fell to Susan Moore 69-55 but in the...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Elkins
Teresa Ann Elkins, 63, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Elbert and Lockcile Clark Elkins.
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Jessie L. Hawkins
Graveside service for Jessie L. Hawkins, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cullman City Cemetery. She will be buried next to the love of her life, Odom Hawkins.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
ALEA: Troopers continue to report decrease in yearly traffic fatalities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2023, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recorded a decrease in fatalities on Alabama’s roadways. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 26 fewer lives lost in 2023 as compared to 2022,...
Charles Kelly named co-Defensive Coordinator at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Charles Kelly, a veteran defensive coach and former Auburn football player, has been named co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly played at Auburn from 1986-89 under legendary coach Pat Dye and returned...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
January 8• domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment; person; 2nd Ave....
ALDOT: I-65 bridge rehab project to start soon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Preparations are underway for a major rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridges. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated to begin soon, and daytime lane closures could begin in March.
In September, contractor Cekra secured the contract with a low bid...
Obituary: Katherine Mae Patterson
Katherine Mae Patterson, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Russellville Hospital.
She was born on April 20,1938 to James Ellis Ragsdale and Lizzie Pugh Ragsdale. Katherine loved to crochet and believe it or not she loved to watch golf....
Obituary: Danny William Stidham
Danny William Stidham, 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Jan. 9,2023, surrounded by his family. Danny was born to Delma Louise “Tiny” and William Edgar Stidham “Bunk” on Aug. 1, 1953, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Funeral service will be held on Jan. 15, 2023 at...
Severe weather possible followed by potential winter precipitation and bitterly cold temperatures next week
CLANTON, Ala. – In a rare “flip”, the SPC has downgraded the previous Enhanced Risk to Slight Risk and the overall threat of tornadic activity, especially EF2+ tornadoes.
However, they have upgraded northern Alabama, including an Enhanced Risk for the area west of I-65 and...
Obituary: Willadean Fayteen Yates
Funeral service for Willadean Fayteen Yates, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wade Maynard officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 8• domestic violence; CR 798• assault; CR 623• possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city. Both properties were rezoned as R-4 districts in which a wide range of construction can take...
Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city. Both properties were rezoned as R-4 districts in which a wide range of construction can take...
Vinemont senior lunch to be held Jan. 15
VINEMONT, Ala. - Listen up, seniors! It’s arguably the best day of the month and it is headed your way. Break out your comfortable pants and dust off the conversation ice-breakers, the Town of South Vinemont is hosting its monthly senior lunch on Jan....
City, County, EMA plan warming stations ahead of winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, City of Cullman and Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are in full swing teaming up to secure warming stations to assist locals in weathering the frigid temperatures that are projected to hit to north Alabama in the...
Obituary: Louise Allbritten Knop
Louise Allbritten Knop, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Knop was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Feb. 28, 1931, to Marcus and Pearl Poplin Allbritten.
Ms. Knop was a member of Welcome Baptist Church where...
Obituary: Deborah Renae Moore
Funeral service for Deborah Renae Moore is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Michael Long and Bro. Mark Long officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 pm. Interment will be held at Fairview West...
Obituary: Helen Ann Butler
Funeral service for Helen Ann Butler is Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Baldwin Heights Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jo Ann Warren
Funeral service for Jo Ann Warren is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Family will welcome friends from 6:30 p.m. until 7 pm. Ms. Joanna Beard, Mrs. Warren’s granddaughter, will be speaking at the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Eugene Crider
Eugene Crider, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born on Sep. 14, 1926, in Cullman, Alabama. Eugene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Eugene is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years,...
Obituary: Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green
Funeral service for Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green, age 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
January 5• burglary-3rd degree; person; 13th Ave. SW;...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘This team is like my family’: Hanceville’s Lexi Link recaps freshman season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman volleyball player Lexi Link completed her first year on the JV volleyball team and she talked about that experience and shared some of what she learned. She had a blast playing with a great group of teammates and learned...
Baileyton council votes to construct Little Free Library
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton resident Rhonda Van Zandt addressed the town council at its January meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, asking if it would revisit the idea of erecting a Little Free Library to serve the Baileyton area. She noted that a similar...
WSCC: Alumna Morelia Tinajero advocates for Alabama’s Hispanic community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Morelia Tinajero has devoted her life to helping immigrants call Alabama home. She works at the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA) as a Department of Justice accredited immigration case manager and serves as the instructor for both civics and English...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn area wins over West Morgan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a pair of area wins at East Lawrence last Friday, the Good Hope Raiders returned home Tuesday night to take on the West Morgan Rebels in two more big area games. The Lady Raiders and Raiders each picked up...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman rallies to top Oxford 58-50, Lady Jackets pull away from Lady Bearcats 72-65
CULLMAN, Ala. — After traveling to Hartselle for a pair of area games Friday, the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night to battle Oxford. In the girls’ game, the Yellow Jackets pulled away in the final minutes of the fourth quarter...
Obituary: Marguerite Ann Davis
Funeral service for Marguerite Ann Davis, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Clarence Gibson, Jr.Obituary:
Arrangements for Clarence Gibson, Jr., age 58, of Vinemont, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Gibson was born April 20, 1965 to Clarence Gibson, Sr. and Linda Tackett Gibson. He passed from this life on Monday, Jan.8,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
January 8• theft of property-1st degree; person; Larkwood...
University of North Alabama wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The University of North Alabama duo of Dylan Nutt and Carter Nutt, both sophomores from Nashville, Tennessee, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the Harris Chain of Lakes with a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds,...
Render Aid Alabama hosting Winter Wellness Festival Feb. 24, seeking additional vendors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Render Aid Alabama is one of Cullman’s newer nonprofits and is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity.” It hopes to help spread the love by hosting its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Cullman County...
Business spotlight: Nomadic Threads
Updated Jan. 9, 2024, at 9:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nomadic Threads husband and wife duo, Zac and Audra Yow, have cemented their place in Cullman’s Warehouse District through many things: a refreshingly unique window designed with whimsy and seasonal accents, kitschy gifts with a...
#BartonStrong Benefit Bike Show and Concert to support local man battling cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man, known to many for his involvement in the Jack Aces Motorcycle Club and its philanthropic endeavors, is battling cancer and his community is coming together to support him. On Jan. 27, everyone is invited to have a day...
Obituary: Lemuel “L.N.” Nelson Williams
Graveside service for Lemuel "L.N." Nelson Williams, age 77, of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery with Heath Williams and Brandon Berry officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Ashley Hines
A graveside service for Betty Joyce Ashley Hines, 91, of Hanceville, AL will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Survivors include her children, Melonie...
Obituary: Robert “Billy” Tucker
Funeral service for Robert “Billy” Tucker is Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church, with Bro. Charles York and Bro. Chris Chambless officiating. Mr. Tucker will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 4• theft of property; CR 437• domestic violence; Hickory St. NE, Hanceville• harassment;...
Alabama defeats Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon in SEC Opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Alabama men's basketball team began SEC play with a 78-75 win on the road against Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. The Crimson Tide (9-5, 1-0 SEC) were led by Mark Sears scoring a game-high 21 points.
Alabama's backcourt excelled on offense as Rylan Griffen (16...
No. 25 Auburn makes history at Arkansas with 83-51 win in SEC opener
FAYTTEVILLE, ARK. – Known as one of the more hostile environments in the SEC, Bud Walton Arena was quiet for most of the day Saturday as No. 25 Auburn throttled Arkansas 83-51 on the road to secure a win in the SEC opener.
Auburn's 32-point win...
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and Parkside students for the spring semester. The program, a collaborative effort between The Link and Children’s Trust Fund, is designed...
COLUMN: Grandparent’s names – they call you what?
From my personal perspective, one of the most wonderful things about having grandchildren (besides being able to give them back) is that we get to choose the names that they call us. I’m certainly glad this is the case, but considering how parents micromanage...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests just before New Year’s, including:
Dec. 28
Deputies arrested Leah Danielle Westbrook, 32, of Hanceville, on multiple warrants stemming from incidents that occurred in August 2023.
Westbrook is charged with theft, four counts of theft less than...
Hope Horses Spirit Night at Johnny’s Jan. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses is known for benefiting participants through adaptive therapeutic riding by building core strength, fine and gross motor skills, socialization and confidence.
Hope Horses relies on different fundraisers throughout the year to support its therapeutic riding program.
Executive Director Kelsey...
Library’s 2024 Winter Reading Challenge runs through Feb. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all bookworms and book enthusiasts! The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is hosting its first Winter Reading Challenge – complete with prizes for every age group.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy reports that 130 million Americans – 54%...
Local woman leading chronological Bible study, almost 100 strong
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County has a reputation for being a Bible centric. One local woman felt a calling that a reputation for being a Bible-believing area wasn’t enough and has taken the lead in involving her community in a Bible study that is...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah, Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Rascoe are building a new home in West Cullman.
From January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935,...
Obituary: Bernice Wynelle Hesterley
Bernice Wynelle Hesterley, 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024. Wynelle was born on Dec. 29, 1935 to Mae and Clyde Parker in Cullman.
After graduating from Cullman High School in 1954, she began work at Leeth National Bank serving in the...
Obituary: Norman Calvert
Norman Calvert passed from his home to his heavenly home on Jan. 5, 2024.
He was born Nov. 7, 1936 to Ofel and Margrette (Speegle) Calvert in Cullman County. Norman served in the United States Air Force from 1955 – 1963. He worked many jobs...
Op-Ed: Alabama should proceed with caution on ‘school choice’
With another legislative session in Alabama right around the corner, along with a presidential election, “school choice” is quickly becoming a hot topic across the state. The phrase could mean anything from voucher systems to statewide open enrollment, depending on who is defining it.As...
Cullman Regional a 175-bed hospital after 2-phase expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital after adding a total of 30 new beds to its critical care and medical surgical units. The two-phase expansion project included construction of a new four-story bed tower and a major renovation of existing...
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit in Cullman County involving stolen vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Brandon Chester Stephens, 18, of Falkville, after a brief pursuit Friday night, Jan. 5. The pursuit began just after 8 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 West and ended just inside Winston County. The vehicle...
Patterson appointed new CPD assistant chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has a new assistant chief.
Patrol Officer Brandon Patterson was appointed to the assistant chief position this week by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. Former Assistant Police Chief Jason Mickle recently retired.
Police Chief David Nassetta congratulated Patterson on his...
Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing licenses to five would-be Integrated Facilities – facilities with the ability to grow, cultivate, dispense, transport...
