Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday. The preseason All-SEC First Team and John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award candidate averaged 15.5 points,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she learned throughout the year and what it was like playing with a great group of teammates and coaches.
"It was not...
Summer garden class, seed swap returning to library Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.- Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, lending hope to an early spring. The Cullman County Extension Office and Cullman County Public Library main branch are planning ahead, hosting the popular class Planning and Planting a Summer Garden on...
Obituary: Ethel Rogenia Busby Page
Ethel Rogenia Busby Page, 71, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2024. She was born March 9, 1952 in Birmingham, AL. to Johnnie B. Busby and Billie Ruth Kilgore Busby.
She married Don G. Page on June 19, 1971 and shared almost...
Obituary: Martha Jeanette Buettner
Martha Jeanette Buettner, 89, passed away peacefully February 2, 2024 at Westminster Assisted Living, Cullman Alabama.
She is survived by her daughters Debbie Krisulewicz (Tom) and Carol Buettner-Sherts. Grandchildren: Anne Krisulewicz, Alex Krisulewicz, Sarah Sherts, William Sherts. Sister, Doris Weston, nieces Leah Wyckoff, Jealon Thomas and...
Obituary: Sara Juanita Hendrix
Celebration of Life Service for Sara Juanita Hendrix, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday,...
Obituary: Angie Martha Childers Veal
Angie Martha Childers Veal, 99, died Feb. 2, 2024. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be...
‘Butterfly in the Sky’ shares beginnings of ‘Reading Rainbow’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The next film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may bring back a lot of memories for children of the 80s and 90s. “Butterfly in the Sky” is a documentary about...
EMA emphasizes importance of upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. - While Cullman is finally warming up from the ice storm that landed the county in a state of emergency, Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin said spring in Alabama can be just as unpredictable, and advises residents to make...
Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the foundation of our constitutional republic. Administering this type of election is no small responsibility,” said Allen in a press release....
Local Alfa agent Debra Sims wins statewide award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local Alfa Insurance Agent Debra Sims was recently honored with the 2023 Top Life Producer Award for Alabama at the company’s annual awards ceremony. Sims also received the Distinguished Service Award - Gold Level. Sims is a longtime agent in Cullman.
“My...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
On Tuesday, August 17, the W.C. Griffith Gin at Hanceville had the privilege of processing Cullman County’s first bale of cotton for this season. The cotton was grown by A.R. Russell on
D.D. Price’s farm on Warrior, Route One. Mr. Clark...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont advances to area finals with 51-33 win over Brindlee Mountain
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles are hosting their area tournament for the first time in 15 years they and tipped things off with a win over Brindlee Mountain Saturday night. It was a close game through three quarters, but a big fourth quarter was...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs Brewer 73-43 to advance to area finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors were back home Saturday night to tip off this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they punched their ticket to Tuesday’s area championship game with a 73-43 win over Brewer. West Point went into the locker room...
Celebrate the season of love locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Whether you are itching to take your valentine out for a lush, sophisticated dinner or surprise them at work with a special delivery, Cullman has you covered: all while supporting local business owners.
All Steak Piano Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 4...
‘Thank you for choosing Cullman’
Chamber event celebrates industry leaders, growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Industry Appreciation event Thursday at Cotton Creek Warehouse, bringing together business leaders and local and state officials.
The theme of the night was the celebration of the significant...
Black panthers: Uncovering another big cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From high-school mascots to the Marvel Universe, black panthers have appeared in many forms in today’s culture. However, is this big cat real or just an illustrated piece of fiction? Alabama Cooperative Extension System wildlife experts are here to help...
CPD’s Dean retiring after 31 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Officer Matt Dean will officially retire from the department March 1, after 31 years and two months in law enforcement. His last day of work was Friday, Feb. 2.
“In that many years, I was able to meet so many different...
Justice Department secures agreement with Alabama landlord Randy Hames to resolve claims of sexual harassment of female tenants
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Justice Department announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with Randy Hames, an Alabama landlord who owned and managed rental properties in a mobile home park in Cullman, Alabama, known as Hames Marina, to resolve a Fair Housing Act lawsuit alleging...
Ivey announces Port of Mobile’s nearly $100B impact on Alabama economy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday in an event with the Port Authority, announced the Port of Mobile’s economic impact on Alabama’s economy totals $98.3 billion, an increase of roughly $13 billion from the previous year’s impact.
The Alabama Port Authority commissioned the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance to move on to the area championship game. Like the first two meetings between these teams, this one was a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs advances to area finals with 71-34 win over Cleveland
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off their postseason run at home Friday night in the opening round of the 2A, Area 11 Tournament. Cold Springs fell behind Cleveland early in the first quarter but dominated the second and the third...
Obituary: Mitchell Blake White
Graveside service for Mitchell Blake White, age 42, of Fultondale, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. White passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Marie Ditto
Funeral service for Marie Ditto, age 83, of Pinson, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery with Randy Wren and Jim Abbott officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m....
Obituary: James Nelson Kelley, Jr.
James Nelson Kelley, Jr. age 92, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 3, 1931 to James and Estelle Kelley. James loved building things, was an Alabama fan and loved the Crimson Tide.
James is survived by...
Obituary: Patsy Louise Barber-Vance
Arrangements for Patsy Louise Barber-Vance, age 68, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Patsy was born Jan. 30, 1955 to Gurnie Willliams and Myrtle Fortenberry Williams. She passed from this life on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.
She...
Obituary: Margaret Elliott
Funeral services for Margaret Elliott, 83, of Logan, AL, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with burial in Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret went to be with...
Obituary: Mary Sue Goodwin
Arrangements for Mary Sue Goodwin, age 85, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Goodwin was born Dec. 1, 1938 to Ottis Patterson and Nancy Jones Patterson. She passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
She...
Obituary: Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley
Arrangements for Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley, age 72, of Baileyton, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Nunnelley was born Aug. 6, 1951 to Willard Nunnelley and Ester Owens Nunnelley. He passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 1,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 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 31• theft of property-4th degree; criminal mischief-3rd...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on and off the court’: Fairview’s Tara Evans recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament. Tara talked about that season, what she learned, and what the experience has been like for her so far. She...
Auburn legend, College Football Hall of Famer Terry Beasley passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Terry Beasley, a prolific pass catcher whose Auburn receiving records have lasted more than a half century, has passed away at the age of 73.
An All-American in 1970 and 1971, Beasley caught 141 career passes for 2,507 yards and 29 receiving touchdowns from...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors kick off season with 10-0 win over Danville, Lady Warriors tie 4-4
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point kicked off its soccer season at home against Danville Thursday night and the Warriors got things started with a 10-0 win over the Hawks. Josh Shannon (two assists) and Jacob Bencze (one assist) led the way for West...
Obituary: Carla Ann Towe
Funeral Service for Carla Ann Towe, age 75, of Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at...
County Commission ends emergency declaration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 30, held an emergency called meeting to end the emergency declaration it set in place Jan. 15, during the region’s ice storm.
During the meeting, Cullman County Attorney Emily Niezer Johnston requested an executive session,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 29• obstructing governmental operations; resisting arrest; CR 730• possession of drug paraphernalia; Commercial...
Op-Ed: Cullman Tribune Debate Series picks back up with county superintendent race and who’ll snag the open judge’s seat
Since wonderful Covid locked us down for a while before excessive safety measures were put in place, The Tribune debates have been an event we look forward to as it allows hopeful candidates to actually debate and exchange ideas without being coached or given...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Yeager
Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Edwin Yeager, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Cullman Attorney Randy Hames on trial in federal court following dismissal of local human trafficking charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 81, on Monday went on trial in federal court in Huntsville on charges of violating the Fair Housing Act by making unwanted sexual advances and demanding sexual favors in lieu of rent payments from 15 female...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pull away to defeat Addison 88-65
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After cutting down the nets in Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, Good Hope was back at Wallace State Wednesday night for its final regular season matchup of the season against the Bulldogs of Addison. The Raiders put together another impressive night...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope tops No. 1 Lauderdale County 55-46
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After collecting their third straight county championships at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned to Wallace State Wednesday afternoon to take on the Lady Tigers of Lauderdale County. The Lady Raiders entered the game with a...
Obituary: Billy Thomas Sterling
Billy Thomas Sterling, age 93, of the Sardis Community, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham.
He was born July 16, 1930 to James and Ollie Echols Sterling. He grew up and worked on the family farm as the youngest of...
Obituary: Laura Denise Stuckey
Laura Denise Stuckey, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 57. Ms. Stuckey was born in Michigan, on Oct. 22, 1966.
Ms. Stuckey was a truck driver for many years, and over the course of her career Laura logged...
Obituary: Richard Lee Sizemore
Richard Lee Sizemore, age 70, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Richard was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 7, 1953 to Marcinie Richard and Monta Lee Hyatt Sizemore.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be on Friday, Feb....
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 31, 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 30• fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person;...
Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that placed at nationals
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando Jan. 14. The dance team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in...
All-County Cheerleaders recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many Cullman County student athletes were honored at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Friday night, Jan. 26.
Several local cheerleaders were named to the 2024 Cullman County All-County Cheer Sideline Team, 2024 All-County Cheer Competition Team and the 2024 All-County Cheer Team....
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play as a family and as a team’: Fairview’s Kailyn Redding talks track, volleyball
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview freshman Kailyn Redding represents the Aggies in both track & field and volleyball and she’s coming off great seasons in both. Redding talked about what she learned during both seasons and shared some of her favorite experiences.
"I felt like I...
7th annual Hanceville Irish Festival set for March 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As the weather warms up and spring makes its way to Alabama, several communities in Cullman are gearing up for fun festivals and family events. Hanceville is set to host its seventh annual Irish Festival on Saturday, March 16, and is...
Obituary: Ronald Elbert Mann
Ronald Elbert Mann, born on May 25, 1947 in Cullman passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the age of 76 surrounded by his family.
He was proud to spend the last years and moments of his life in his home on 4th Ave...
Obituary: Marion Lynn-Parker
Funeral services for Marion Lynn-Parker, 81, of Bremen, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Bremen Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Parker will lie in repose at the church on Sunday from 12 p.m. until...
Obituary: James Lynn Daniel
Arrangements for James Lynn Daniel, age 67, Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Daniel was born Feb. 12, 1956 to Curtis L. Daniel and Creta Mae Elkins Daniel. He passed from this life on Jan. 27, 2024.
He...
Obituary: Michael Patrick Dye
Funeral service for Michael Patrick Dye, age 49, of Logan, is Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Daniel Cochran officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in...
Holly Pond man charged with possession, dissemination of child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was arrested by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation Thursday, Jan. 25.
Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of dissemination of child pornography.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ...
Local man arrested for child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested by the State Bureau of Investigation on Thursday, January 25.
Jacob “Jake” Harris, 24, of Holly Pond was arrested by the SBI and charged with five counts of child pornography and one for dissemination of Child Pornography.
Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 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 25• harassment; person; 2nd Ave. NE
January 29•...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recent arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office include:
Jan. 25
Deputies executed a warrant on Bradford Neal Meeks, who is currently being held at the Cullman County Detention Center on other charges.
Meeks is charged with unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
Jan. 26
Deputies...
#BartonStrong event raises over $20K to benefit Jack Aces rider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday, Jan. 27, saw more than 1,000 attendees come out to Brick Haven to show support for Jack Aces Motorcycle Club member, pillar of the riding community and deeply loved friend, Derrick Barton. More than $20,000 was raised through cornhole, pool...
Good Hope High Scholars Bowl headed to nationals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Scholars Bowl is headed to Chicago to compete for the national title at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Small School National Championship Tournament in April. To qualify and clinch a spot at the national...
Faith: The Gathering at Karma’s Coffee House
The back room of Karma’s Coffee House in Cullman’s Warehouse District is bustling with customers stuck in deep conversation, visiting with friends and waiting on the man of the hour: Ron Teal. Teal, along with fellow pastors Kim and David Trelles, lead The Gathering...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Cullman handles Decatur 71-43, Lady Bearcats rally to win 57-48
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Monday night to host a pair of big area games against Decatur and both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats collected big wins on their home floor. In the girls’ game, Cullman trailed by as...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 25• unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1498• theft of property; CR 384•...
Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins
Jordan Christopher Wilkins, age 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and Wanda Wilkins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in...
Obituary: Gerald Brown
Gerald Brown, age 91, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Gerald was born on Aug. 1932, to Samuel Harma Brown and Gertrude Williamson Brown in Oakman, Alabama where he grew up. He attended Oakman High School and joined the Army...
Obituary: Douglas Gamble
Graveside services for Douglas Gamble, 85, of Hayden, will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Gamble was born Oct. 7, 1938 in...
Obituary: Misty Annette Dempsey
Misty Annette Dempsey, 39, of Double Springs, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1984. Misty’s world revolved around her children and husband. She loved her family more than anything. She was such a wonderful person and friend....
Obituary: Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield
Jason Daniel “Pork Chop” Cofield, 46 of Arab, Died Saturday Jan. 27, 2924 at his residence.
Jason was born Aug. 10, 1977 in Marshall County, Alabama, the son of Thomas J. Cofield, Sr. and Loretta Lowe Cofield. He was a truck driver for Mid Central...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘When you work together, nothing can stop you’: Fairview’s Ralie Gaines recaps junior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview junior volleyball player Ralie Gaines completed her third season on the JV team and has had a great experience so far. She has learned a couple of important things during that time, and watching the varsity squad play has helped...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently include:
Jan. 11
Deputies arrested Christopher Lee Gamel, 35, of Arab, on a failure to appear warrant stemming from an incident that was reported in February 2023.
Gamel is charged with first-degree sexual abuse.
-------Deputies...
Cullman Primary Care joins Complete Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Primary Care has joined the Complete Health primary care group. The acquisition brings Complete Health's total locations in Alabama to 20. Cullman Primary Care has served the community for five decades, offering family medicine, specialty services, lab diagnostics, urgent care...
Obituary: Jordan Christopher Wilkins
Jordan Christopher Wilkins, 26, of Addison, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence.
He was born Sep. 15, 1997 to James and Wanda Wilkins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison,...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Steele
Funeral Service for Ronald Dale Steele, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024...
Obituary: Linda Jean Walmsley
Funeral service for Linda Jean Walmsley, age 78, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Chris Hargrove and Bro. Tim Dubberly officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 from 6...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Woodland Village Health...
Victim Services welcomes Jessica Atchley as interim executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Atchley as interim executive director. With an impressive background in leadership and management, Atchley brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
In her career, she has delved deeply into the...
Pre-registration open for CCPS Pre-K program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pre-registration is officially open for the Alabama First Class Pre-K program at Cullman City Primary School for the 2024-2025 school year.The program is open to children who are 4 years old (not yet 5) on or before Sept. 1, 2024. Students...
Cullman 911 thanks community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The week of Jan. 15-19 was one for the books. An unprecedented freeze sent the county into a tailspin; freezing rain and frigid temperatures collaborated to create impassable roads. Kayla Melton, one of Cullman’s local 911 dispatch supervisors is publicly thanking...
Owner says water restored at West Point Place
WEST POINT, Ala. - Residents of West Point Place, a small, locally owned mobile home community, said that since around Jan. 14, their homes had no water, and said the property owner had given them no answers. On Jan. 26, the property owner said...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim County Championship with 69-55 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point battled it out in Saturday night’s final County Championship Game and the Raiders put together a dominant second quarter to create some separation and held off the Warriors in the second half to win it 69-55...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs West Point 60-39 to win 3rd straight county championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the third consecutive season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders are Cullman County Champions. Good Hope built a 34-22 lead in the first half and pulled away in the final two periods to earn a 60-39 win over West Point and...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges West Point 33-28 to claim back to back county titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in Saturday’s second county title game and for the second consecutive season, the Aggies are JV Boys County Champions. Points were hard to come by for both squads but a three-pointer from Zayden Cruce with 35...
Obituary: Jerry Loyal Blair
Funeral service for Jerry Loyal Blair, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Raiders capture county title with 43-32 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday the Cullman County Tournament with the JV Girls finals between Good Hope and Cold Springs and the Lady Raiders led on the scoreboard from start to finish, defeating the Lady Eagles 43-32 and capturing the county...
Hanceville council sets hearing for potential new subdivision
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, the Hanceville City Council discussed a potential new subdivision, which would require rezoning and annexation.
The proposed subdivision would be located on Hopewell Road. The proposal includes up to 87 new single-family homes. The property...
Hanceville dispatchers enjoying newly renovated office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department dispatch crew is finally settling into their newly renovated space this week; new chairs and consoles, along with newly created entryways and bathroom have given the dispatchers a fresh and functional space in which to operate. The...
Sinkhole discovered on County Road 222
CULLMAN, Ala. - On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 26, a large sinkhole was discovered along the shoulder of County Road 222. The roadway was closed for a short period of time while County road crews worked to figure out the cause of the...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to county finals with 51-44 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point met in Friday night’s final county tournament game with a spot in Saturday’s championship game on the line and the Warriors fended off an explosive performance from Broncos guard Kollin Brown to secure a 51-44 win...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top Fairview 58-42, advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders faced off against Fairview in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal and after a tight first half, the Raiders outscored the Aggies 20-9 in the third quarter to begin pulling away and went on to defeat...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point topples Good Hope 49-44, advances to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point clashed with Good Hope in Friday night’s second JV Boys semifinal game at the Cullman County Tournament and after building a convincing lead in the first half, the Warriors fended off an aggressive, come from behind push from the...
Obituary: Ben Andrew Hoenig
Ben Andrew Hoenig, age 92, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at the Folsom Center in Cullman. A private family graveside service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at Cullman City Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Ben was...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to JV Boys finals with 47-34 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day four at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between Fairview and Vinemont. The Aggies went into the locker room leading the Eagles 25-12 at halftime and maintained that lead throughout the second half to...
Obituary: Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret)
Memorial for Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret), age 78, of Cullman, is Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Olson was born April...
Obituary: Christine Yates
Christine Yates, age 73, of Cullman, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Mrs. Yates was born Oct. 12, 1950, to Bascom Davis and Kathleen Price Davis. There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
She...
Obituary: Howard Luther Holmes
Howard Luther Holmes, age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
A celebration of life visitation for Howard will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 26, 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
Jan. 24• theft of property-1st degree; person; cash;...
First Source for Women in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unplanned pregnancies can leave some women and families in need of help. For those unprepared parents in Cullman County who are scared and in need of help, support, advice or even pregnancy care, First Source for Women is a resource available...
Cullman Library Board discusses increased security following recent trespass
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Library Board met on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to discuss potential new security measures on the heels of a recent trespass being issued.
Cullman County Public Library Circulation Manager Laura Benton said an unhoused regular library patron who had been...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth named Gatorade Player of the Year
CHICAGO (January 26, 2024) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ethan Edgeworth of Cold Springs High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Alabama Boys Cross Country Player of the Year. Edgeworth is the second Gatorade Alabama...
Cullman City Council praises response to winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday offered praise for the response of multiple City departments to last week’s ice storm, noting speed of action and rapid returns to normal operations.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism shut down for part of the...
