PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders blank Hanceville on the road 28-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – There was a great crowd on hand at Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville to watch the hometown Bulldogs face off against the Good Hope Raiders in not only a huge county game, but a huge region game as well. Unfortunately for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Gaston on homecoming 50-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back home to cap off homecoming week Friday night and they celebrated the occasion with a dominant, 50-14 performance against Gaston to collect their first win of the season.
The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 34-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning an overtime thriller at Douglas last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Red Devils of Lawrence County. However, the ball didn’t quite bounce the West Point’s way this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles drop regional battle with Winston County 35-0
BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Shoals Christian a week ago, the Cold Springs Eagles were back on their home field Friday night to host a big regional matchup against Winston County. Unfortunately for Eagles fans, Cold Springs wasn’t able to find as much success...
Obituary: Richard Jared Lindsey
Funeral services for Richard Jared Lindsey, 67, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend Alan Yeater will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 6...
Obituary: Bobby Reece Evans
Funeral service for Bobby Reece Evans, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Robert Earl Rowell
Robert Earl Rowell, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on the morning of Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Rowell was born in Lincoln, Alabama, on Aug. 13, 1941, to John Thomas and Clara Eloise Fike Rowell.
Mr. Rowell served his...
Obituary: David Mark Drake
David Mark Drake completed his earthly journey on Oct. 4, 2023 in the company of his children and siblings in Vinemont, Alabama.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gayleen Drake. He is survived by his two daughters, Kayleigh Drake and Carrieanne...
Vinemont teen dies after motorcycle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. –An 18-year-old Vinemont resident died after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, on Interstate 65 near Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Weston Clay Montgomery.
Alabama State Troopers said he was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6, 2023. 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
October 5• criminal trespass-2nd degree; theft of property-4th...
10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest set for Oct. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7. It will kick off at safe light, somewhere between 6:15-6:45 a.m., depending on factors like fog conditions, ensuring safety of all participants.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Partial solar eclipse expected Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all astrological enthusiasts, sky gazers and space cadets! Cullman is in the direct eclipse path of the next partial solar eclipse. For three hours and three minutes on Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at 10:38 a.m., the moon will disrupt the...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Fairview 3-2 to claim 3rd straight county crown
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It took five, hard-fought sets to pull it off, but the Good Hope Lady Raiders were able to capture their third straight Cullman County Tournament Championship Thursday night. Good Hope went back and forth with Fairview for four tight sets before...
EES Principal Melanie Harris honored by Ivey for National Principals Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal Melanie Harris recently made a stop in Montgomery to celebrate National Principals Month with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and other top education officials in the state.“As the Alabama Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year, I was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 2• assault; CR 1664• harassment; CR 1033• assault; CR 698• theft of property;...
Obituary: Raymond Lee Wolfrom
Funeral service for Raymond Lee Wolfrom, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Alma Pauline Livingston Williams
Alma Pauline Livingston Williams, age 75, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Alma was born in Courtland, Alabama to Paul Steven and Birdie Alma Jacobs Livingston. She is preceded in death by her husband: Sammy Wayne Williams and her...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Memorial service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at LifePointe Church, 347 Hills Chapel Road, Falkville, AL 35622, with Tim Kennedy officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Miller passed away...
Obituary: Weston Clay Montgomery
Funeral service for Weston Clay Montgomery, age 18, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Paul Cleghorn officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023. 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
September 29• assault-2nd degree; person; 2nd Ave. NE
October...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Danville, West Morgan
DANVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Danville High School to take on the hosting 3A Hawks and the 4A West Morgan Lady Rebels in a late season tri-match. Addison swept the Lady Hawks 26-24 and 25-19 but lost in a thrilling three set match to...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 3-2; West Point, Fairview advance to JV Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and the top-seeded Lady Aggies went back in forth in a thrilling, five set battle with Holly Pond to secure a spot in Thursday’s county finals. After...
Obituary: Estell Ballard
Funeral services for Estell Ballard, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating. The burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Sylvia June Roper Hare
Sylvia June Roper Hare, 85, of Baileyton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
June was born March 24, 1938, in Cullman County, the daughter of Robert Roper and Sylvia Inez Thompson Roper. She graduated from Fairview High School and went...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023. 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
October 2• forgery-3rd degree; person; forged documents• harassing...
More than 170 participate in Oktoberfest 5K and 10K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 170 people registered for Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races on Saturday put on by WellStone of Cullman.
One of those participants was mother of three and local runner Mandy Leonardi, who ran with her youngest son James, who is 6.
“My favorite...
Holly Pond mayor responds to social media controversy over denied fundraising event permit
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart on Monday took time to respond to the recent controversy over the town government’s decision to deny permission to Holly Pond resident Jerrett Rollins for a private fundraising softball tournament to be held at the town’s...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope, West Point advance on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday night and after day one, the semifinals are now set. On the varsity side of the court, Holly Pond, Good Hope and West Point swept Vinemont, Cold...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the top ranked team in Alabama class 1A, hosted area foe, Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles. Addison won all three sets, 25-11, 25-14 and 25-19 to secure the victory. Addison has swept the Lady Eagles in both matches this year.
The...
Obituary: Billy Hershel Wood
Funeral Service for Billy Hershel Wood, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ben Wilson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct., 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
September 28• domestic violence; interference with domestic violence emergency call; CR 216• theft of property;...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week five of the youth football season is now in the books and the playoff picture is slowly starting to take shape. There were some huge games with several teams looking to clinch some playoff spots Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles hosted...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles claim titles at Kudzu Hills, Cullman competes at Black & Gold Classic
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s annual Kudzu Hills Invitational was hosted at Cold Springs High School Saturday morning and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles showed out on their home turf. Both Jayden Allred (16:11.00) and Reagan Parris (20:07.80) bested their respective fields to...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California, to make their home.
Glen Jetton of Gold Ridge spent Saturday night with his uncle and aunt,...
Seniors swing and shout at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala– The Hofbräuhaus was packed as hundreds of seniors piled in for a day of laidback Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept 29, 2023. Cullman County Commission on Aging and Donald E. Green Active Adult Center staff teamed up to ensure the event went...
Participants enjoy 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour was held Thursday, Sept. 28, opening night of Oktoberfest. Michael Sullins and Julie Burks hosted the tour once again and had fun portraying characters from the past while sharing the rich history of Cullman.
Sullins portrayed...
2023 Oktoberfest underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – Visitors to Cullman this weekend may see a very different Warehouse District than what they're used to…men in funny-looking overalls (lederhosen), women in flower crowns, tall steins of frothy beer and the pervading scent of pretzels and brats. No, it’s not...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall late at Mortimer Jordan 24-20
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the drive south to Jefferson County to take on the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils in a closely fought, non-region game that went back and forth and was eventually won by the Blue Devils 24-20.
Mortimer Jordan took the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison topples Good Hope on the road 22-17
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Addison traveled to James W. Shabel Stadium in lovely Good Hope, Alabama to play a fun, physical non-region game Friday night. This game has actually been played for several consecutive years and the games are very well-attended and are usually close,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handles Lawrence County for homecoming 32-17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs welcomed the Red Devils of Lawrence County to Ray Talley Stadium to cap off their homecoming week Friday night and the Bulldogs celebrated with a 32-17 win over the Red Devils.
Hanceville received the opening kick-off and went three...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs collects 44-12 homecoming win over Shoals Christian
BREMEN, Ala. – It was homecoming night at Cold Springs High School Bremen and the Eagles capped off the week with a matchup against an undefeated Shoals Christian squad. Cold Springs celebrated the occasion with one of their most dominant performances of the season,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Glencoe pulls away to top Holly Pond 49-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Glencoe Yellow Jackets came swarming into Holly Pond to face the Broncos Friday night and after falling behind 6-0 early, the Yellow Jackets stormed back to score 20 unanswered points before halftime and continued pulling away in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Blocked extra point lifts West Point to 27-26 OT win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Douglas to take on the Eagles Friday night and four quarters weren’t enough for these two squads to settle things. With both teams knotted at 20 at the end of regulation, the game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab falls at Fort Payne 38-14
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were back on the road Friday night for a battle at Fort Payne and the Wildcats were not friendly hosts. Fort Payne used quick scoring drives to build a 21-7 lead at halftime and was able to...
Obituary: Bernice Marie Phillips
Bernice Marie Phillips, of Cullman, Alabama, was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Sep. 28, 2023, at the age of 66. Bernice was born to J.B. and Genell Maynard Mobley on Nov. 5, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Phillips enjoyed quilting,...
Obituary: Danny Ray Monk
Memorial service for Danny Ray Monk, 70, of Vinemont, will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Randy Monk officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Monk passed away Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023 at his...
Vinemont man killed in Cullman County plane crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in single-engine plane crash in Cullman County Friday morning, Sept. 29, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said William Scott Smith, 54, was pronounced dead at the crash site.
The crash happened just before noon. Cullman...
Obituary: Nina Carol Mathis
Funeral service for Nina Carol Mathis, age 61, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Malcolm Carter and Randy Sellers officiating; interment in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023. 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
September 23• theft of property-3rd degree; person;...
Hanceville City Council approves 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council held its final September meeting at Hanceville City Hall and after a lengthy review of the city’s proposed budget at its last meeting, the council approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year Thursday night. The final...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point sweeps Russellville on senior night
WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday night was Senior Night inside Jim Boyd Gymnasium at West Point High School, and the Lady Warriors celebrated the occasion with a 3-0 sweep over Russellville.
West Point got off to a quick start in the first set as Patton...
Obituary: Sue Rigsby
Mrs. Sue Rigsby passed peacefully Sep. 27, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Glencoe, Alabama at the age of 91. She was born June 5, 1932, in Blount County, Alabama to Gussie and Annie Ruby Adams.
Sue went to Susan Moore High School....
Obituary: Patricia Ponder
Funeral service for Patricia Ponder, age 70, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, with Pastor Hollis Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
Obituary: Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner
Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner, age 61, passed away on Sep. 27, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor Baumgartner and Ida Fuller and a brother-in-law, Tommy Huard.
Survivors include his son, Jordan Baumgartner of Cullman; a sister, RayAnn Huard...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
September 25• reckless endangerment; CR 1118• permitting dogs to run at large; CR 825•...
Fair parade, Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. and last approximately two hours. The parade will travel down U.S. Highway 31, starting at First Baptist Church and ending at McGriff Tire. Also on Saturday,...
Cullman county man arrested following shooting incident over livestock
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — A Cullman County man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at individuals attempting to corral livestock near Cullman Camp Ground on Sept. 27, 2023.
Deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to the scene of the reported shooting and...
Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 3
Former Alabama players make an impact in Week 3 of NFL season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The National Football League concluded Week 3 of the regular season Monday evening. Below is a look at how former Alabama players performed on the gridiron last week.
Tua Tagovailoa was efficient...
Obituary: Jan Moody
Funeral service for Jan Moody, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, at St. John's Evangelical Church with Rev. John Richter officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023. 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
September 25• fraudulent use of credit/debit card;...
‘We are more like family than just a team’: Cullman’s Zadria Thompson enjoying senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman senior dance line captain Zadria Thompson will be heading into her third and final season on the dance line and her first as the captain. She has enjoyed every second of that experience so far and has learned so much.
"It...
Kallhoff gives quarterly report to city council
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its regular meeting Monday evening welcomed Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, who gave his quarterly report on the Cullman City Schools.
Kallhoff said the district currently serves 3,156 students. He said eighth and 11th grades boast...
2023 Cullman High homecoming court
The court included, left to right, Sophia Helms, Cerenity Reynolds, Ava Flores, Kate Bradberry, Anna Hill, Lane McLeod, Avery Orr, Saley Winn, AliceAnn Kontogeorge, Logan Schuman and Addie Townsend.
Senior participants were, left to right, (Homecoming Queen) Kate Bradberry, Anna Hill, Lane McLeod, Avery Orr...
14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour this Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour is set to kick off in front of the Cullman Depot (304 First Ave. NE) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. This tour promises to delve into captivating stories and commemorate the city's...
Sacred Heart School to host annual German Festival Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart School will host its annual German Festival this Saturday, Sept. 30. The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on the school campus and runs until 7 p.m.
The first German Festival was held in the summer of 1977 at Sacred...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 3 Good Hope sweeps Hanceville, Decatur Heritage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The third-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders faced off against Hanceville and Decatur Heritage at home in a tri-match Tuesday night and Good Hope ended up sweeping the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Eagles, respectively.
Good Hope 3 - Hanceville 0 (First Match)
The...
Obituary: Sarah Creel Baker
Funeral service for Sarah Creel Baker, age 89, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Joy Baptist Church, interment at Mt. Joy Cemetery, with Reverend Steve Rodgers and Reverend Mike Lansford officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Taylor man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Taylor man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said Michael E. Sisco, 35, was fatally injured when the 2011 Ford Focus he was driving left...
Obituary: Leona Mary Celestine “Sally” Maughn DeMarco
Leona Mary Celestine "Sally" Maughn DeMarco passed away peacefully on Sep. 24, 2023, at the age of 84 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family.
She was born June 12, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama, to William Joseph Maughn and Leona Mary...
Obituary: Bessie Toombes Bryant
Bessie Toombes Bryant, 98, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1924 in London, England.
Bessie loved her family and her children were her life. She loved to knit and crochet. She enjoyed watching...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 26, 2023. 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
September 25• theft of property; forgery-3rd degree; City...
Duck River Dam lawsuit settled in Cullman’s favor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this year, the City of Cullman quietly concluded a six year-long lawsuit against the construction company and engineers who built the dam that created the Duck River Reservoir, Cullman’s newest municipal water supply, following Lake Catoma. According to a statement drafted...
October is Beef Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of October Beef Month in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as Beef Month since 1964 to recognize and promote the beef industry.
“The beef cattle business is a great asset...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be a good person and show people the love of Jesus Christ’: West Point’s JD Cochran ready for senior seasons
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point senior multi-sport athlete JD Cochran about his junior seasons and what he’s looking forward to most about his senior seasons with his teammates.
"We had a lot of young guys on the field....
Saint Bernard students create Old Testament-era oil lamps
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, the students of Saint Bernard Preparatory School's Society of St. Jerome embarked on an enlightening journey by crafting reproductions of Old Testament-era oil lamps.
The oil lamps, reminiscent of those used during the time of Abraham through the establishment of...
2023 Oktoberfest schedule of events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The season of schnitzel, sauerkraut, pretzels and prost is officially upon us. With Oktoberfest kicking off this week, and this year especially packed with the City’s 150th anniversary, here's a look at what you can expect!
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27
Starting at 4 p.m.
Sacred...
Obituary: Thelma Sandlin-Thomas
Funeral services for Thelma Sandlin-Thomas, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Obituary: Jimmie Nell Yates
Funeral services for Jimmie Nell Yates, 83, of Hayden, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow the service at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in Bremen. Reverend Michael Jones will be officiating. Visitation for...
Obituary: Ann Key Marshall
Ann Key Marshall, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, August 30, 2023.
Born Aug. 3, 1950, in Eutaw, Al, she was the daughter of James M. Key and Martha Johnson Key.
Ann was a lifelong RN and retired Nurse Practitioner. She...
Obituary: Samuel Theo Porter
Samuel Theo Porter, 87, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 19, 1936, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Margaret Porter; daughter, Sheila Porter; step-daughters, Beth (Michael) Reeks and Pam Buchanan;...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Funeral service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tasha Niccole Thornton
Funeral service for Tasha Niccole Thornton, age 34, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family....
Obituary: Barbara Ann Ross
Barbara Ann Ross, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. Following the visitation...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Play every play like it’s your last’: Cold Springs’ Matt Williams recaps sophomore season
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs junior Matt Williams about the experience he gained last season and what it was like to play with a great group of teammates.
"I feel it went pretty good, but obviously, it could've gone...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘True joy is found in the Lord’: Phoebe Jones recaps junior season at Holly Pond, talks move to Cullman Christian
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Phoebe Jones about her junior season with the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as well as her recent move to Cullman Christian.
"We had a really good season. The team had a strong connection, and we grew...
Obituary: Alfred Wayne Christiansen
Alfred Wayne Christiansen, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 22, 2023. Alfred was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Alfred George and Doris "Dot" Grubbs Christiansen.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Alfred George Christiansen; grandparents, Otto and Mary Christiansen...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend Howard Wolfe will be officiating the service. Visitation for the public will...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and there were some huge games that went on around the local area. The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos, the Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on...
ADCNR: Wetumpka man arrested for killing black bear in Elmore County
Black bear is a protected species in Alabama
Black bear NOTE: This is NOT the black bear that was killed in Elmore County. (Billy Pope, ADCNR)
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. - Michael Watkins, 32, of Wetumpka, Alabama, has been arrested and charged with killing a black bear...
Hardman settling in as CDC principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year Trett Hardman took over as principal at the Cullman County Child Development Center, replacing Chris Chambers, who retired after more than a decade in the role.
Hardman grew up in Cullman County and said he was excited to return after...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934
George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence.
Some very naughty boys cut the German Society flags to pieces, after the picnic on Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Miles of Bristol, England have arrived in Cullman and...
Fairview’s Whaley: ‘I love it here’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School recently welcomed its new principal, Dr. Johnny Whaley, to the community. Whaley is from Cullman and is a Cold Springs High School graduate.
Whaley brings a wealth of experience to his role as principal, with an impressive 22-year career...
‘It is about us – our community as a whole’
Hanceville hosts Kids’ Night Out
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville hosted one final community event Thursday evening, Sept. 21, before the arrival of fall festivals and trunk or treating: the highly anticipated, annual Kids’ Night Out, an event where kids can be kids while getting to...
Ball celebrates Burgermeisters past and present
CULLMAN, Ala— There were lederhosen and dirndls as far as the eye could see through the banquet room of the All Steak Restaurant Thursday night, as those who were lucky enough to clinch a ticket to the Burgermeister Ball settled in. The Oktoberfest kick-off...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs Waterloo on the road 51-20
WATERLOO, Ala. -- Addison traveled about as far to the northwest corner of Alabama as you can go and still be a resident of the state to play a football game. Addison arrived at Waterloo's Danny Ditto Stadium and was in an ill mood. The Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Lee-Huntsville for homecoming 40-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a couple weeks on the road, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for homecoming Friday night and the ‘Cats celebrated with a 40-7 win over the Generals of Lee-Huntsville.
Cullman’s Jackson Sessions took the opening kickoff and returned the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders fall to Etowah in 28-21 OT thriller
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back home Friday night hosting a big regional matchup against Etowah and four quarters weren’t enough for these two teams to settle things. The game was tied at 21 at the half and after a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 42-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – The seventh annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted by West Point this year and the Warriors welcomed in the Fairview Aggies to renew this county rivalry and decide a huge region game for both teams. Fairview broke open a close...
Ivey proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Sept. 21, signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Since 1972, the fourth Saturday in September has been designated as National Hunting and Fishing Day to highlight the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region battle with Susan Moore 35-16
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home for another regional matchup against Susan Moore, but they were plagued by turnovers throughout the game and the Bulldogs were able to leave with a 35-16 win.
Vinemont received the opening kickoff and marched down the...
