PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at 6 early in the second quarter but unfortunately for the traveling Bulldogs, the Wildcats dominated the rest of the way...
Obituary: Cheri Lynn Apel
Cheri Lynn Apel, age 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Cheri was born in Troy on May 16,1948 to the late Laura Evelyn and Dan Hataway. She attended Auburn University before marrying Ronny Apel in 1968 and moving to Cullman.
Cheri’s proudest accomplishment was...
Obituary: Judy Ann Amore
Funeral services for Judy Ann Amore, 76, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery in Baileyton, Alabama. Reverend Ory Hampton will be officiating the service.
Mrs. Amore was...
Obituary: Adilee Hardin Bartlett
Funeral service for Adilee Hardin Bartlett, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Dr. David Chambers officiating; interment in First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1...
Obituary: Karen Barnes-Hancock
Graveside services for Karen Barnes-Hancock, 66, of Crane Hill, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama.
Mrs. Hancock was born Sep. 29, 1957, in Childersburg, Alabama. She passed away Oct. 25, 2023, in Crane Hill, Alabama.
Mrs. Hancock...
Obituary: Christopher A. Jetton
Christopher A. Jetton, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
He is survived by his Mom: Joanna Veigl Jetton, a sister Cindy Jo Stewart, a brother Dr. Chuck A. Jetton, a niece Allison S. Stadler, a nephew...
Obituary: Sharon Annette Crutchfield
Sharon Annette Crutchfield, 64, of Cullman, was called home, following a hard fought battle with cancer, Tuesday evening October 24, 2023. To know Annette was to love her. She had many qualities inherited from her father. He was seen most in her smile and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 23• theft of property; Day Gap Rd.• harassment; Main St. NE, Hanceville• domestic...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th consecutive county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles put on dominant performances to add to their growing list of county titles. The Eagles topped...
Cullman County woman found deceased, investigation underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Coroner’s Office made a grim discovery on Wednesday, Oct. 25, when they responded to a welfare check at a residence on 281 County Road 1210. The deceased individual has been identified as 35-year-old Lacy Jean Laney of Cullman.
Jeremy...
Tree Commission talks prospective members, arboretum, 2023 Festival of the Trees, 2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, when Chairman Barry Slatton opened with a call for prospective members. Slatton said he envisions candidates who truly appreciate the hard work the commission is doing to...
Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder of Herndon Self Jr.
The two-day trial began Monday with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Assistant District Attorney Tina...
Obituary: Tommie Andrew Huddleson
Memorial service for Tommie Andrew Huddleson, age 67, of Hanceville, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Marty Upton officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Huddleson passed from this life Tuesday,...
Obituary: Wendy Thornton
Funeral service for Wendy Thornton, age 50, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Hunter McBride and Pastor Johnathan Easterwood officiating. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25, 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 24• identity theft; person• unlawful breaking entering...
CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program this fall. Allison Tuggle, Cullman High School principal, announced that senior May Dawsey was named as...
Dance2Fit in Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Kelsey Wooten gears up, grabs her sneakers and heads to southwest Cullman’s Art Park for her Dance2Fit outdoor classes.
Teaching a dance fitness class wasn’t Wooten’s plan for her future; in fact, she was attending classes at...
Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday, Oct. 21 at Vinemont’s fourth annual Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest. In all, around a dozen competitive and local grilling teams accepted...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Raiders capture back to back county championships with 28-8 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After defeating Fairview and Vinemont in last week’s semifinals respectively, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors clashed in the county title game for the second straight season at James W. Shabel Stadium Tuesday night. The Raiders held a...
Obituary: Ann Cherouise Carroll
Funeral service for Ann Cherouise Carroll, age 82, of Decatur, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jack Holbrook officiating; interment in Concord Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25,...
Obituary: Kelly Lynette Payne
Kelly Lynette Payne, age 47, of Addison, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
She was born Oct. 9, 1976 to Bobby and Shirley Payne. Kelly loved her family and friends. She especially loved her boys unconditionally and looked after her great nieces and nephews as...
Obituary: Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods
Memorial service for Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods, age 80, of Cullman, will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Stormy passed from this life Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. He was born April 17, 1943.
He is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew
Funeral service for Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew, age 89, of Cullman, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Greg Aldridge officiating. Family will welcome friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will be at Bethel...
Halloween Learning – Students create candy assembly line at WES
CULLMAN, Ala. -- What better way to learn about Henry Ford’s assembly line than by putting those skills to good use getting things ready for Halloween at West Elementary School?
Sixth grade students at West Elementary School in Cullman turned their lesson about Big Business...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24, 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 18• harassment; person; 13th St. NE
October 19•...
CHS celebrates students awarded with academic honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman High School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous and/or Latino...
WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
The group will attend a matinee showing on Feb. 17 at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville.
Best...
Obituary: Eula Johnson
Funeral service for Eula Johnson, 87, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. at West Hartselle Baptist Church with Bro. Harold Thompson officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 19• theft of property; CR 504• burglary; theft of property; CR 730•...
Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase McClellan and Jaeden Roberts on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell, Justin Eboigbe and Deontae Lawson on defense; and Jam Miller and Will Reichard on special teams were all named for their efforts against...
UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
UAB (2-6, 1-3 AAC) put up 381 yards of total offense, but only managed 49 after time. Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC)...
Obituary: Annette Eudell Sears
Funeral service for Annette Eudell Sears, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Paul Monk officiating; burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on...
Obituary: Betty Pearl Clark-Lott
Funeral services for Betty Pearl Clark-Lott, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mountain Grove Congregational Church Cemetery. Reverend Phillip Doss will be officiating the services. Visitation will be from 6 p.m....
6 teams advance to Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The semifinal round of this year’ s Cullman County Youth Football playoffs were hosted at Good Hope’s James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday and after six hard-fought games, next week's championship matchups are now set.
In the Fireplug games, the Vinemont Eagles took...
1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season
AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite the Tigers coming off consecutive non-winning seasons while their in-state rival had just won the national championship.
“I wanted to be...
Woodland Village seeking candy donations for 1st fall carnival since pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is preparing for its largest fall carnival yet after a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19. While the lawns are already covered in spooky inflatables, and the reception area boasts dangling conical witch hats and festive...
Render Aid Alabama hosting Boo Festival Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid a plethora of fall and Halloween activities slated for next week, Render Aid Alabama is joining in on the fall fun and offering support at the same time by hosting its inaugural Boo Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Attendees...
Local church hosting ‘Judgement House’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Redemption Church in Cullman will host a “Judgement House” titles “Collision” Oct. 27-29.
According to Pastor Rachel Thompson, a Judgment House is a six to eight-scene walk-through drama that presents people’s choices and what the church believes are the consequences that come...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain R.P. Hobson will speak at the courthouse here today.
A.D. Brooks has purchased the D.O. McKoy farm, near Logan.
Harp Speegle left...
Obituary: Charlotte Onell Butler
Mrs. Charlotte Onell Butler, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1927 in Cullman Alabama to Oscar and Rosetta Laney Edmondson. She is preceded in death by her Husband: Maxie Butler, Son: Leldon...
Obituary: Cindy James Ory
Memorial service for Cindy James Ory, 57, of Arley, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 , 2023,at Liberty Baptist Church in Helicon. Cindy James Ory was born June 17, 1966, to Carl and Barbara Adair James.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Sandra Kay Satterfield
Sandra Kay Satterfield, age 73, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Sandra was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Sandra will be held Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (in...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was recognized for her work with Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., a local 12-step residential program. Angie Carter was also recognized; she...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Muscle Shoals downs Cullman 34-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – With a playoff berth guaranteed, the Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night where they hosted the undefeated and fourth ranked Muscle Shoals Trojans. The Bearcats kept it close for most of the game before falling to the Trojans 34-14.
Taking the opening...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison pulls away to top Falkville 28-6
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the always tough Falkville Blue Devils in the last non region matchup of the regular season. Addison was looking to maintain their momentum heading into the final 2 regular season region games and also continue their modest...
Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman. On-hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman Pilot Club members Peggy Harris, Beverly Wilkerson, Julie Burks, Katherine Anderson...
Good time for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. has been a staple in the north Alabama special needs circuit since opening its doors. On Oct. 19, the nonprofit held a Sips n’ Strokes fundraiser to support its therapeutic riding program, which serves children and adults from...
Cullman GOP gearing up for 2024 election season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the 2024 election season nears, Cullman County Republican Party Chair Alex J. Chaney shed light on the GOP qualification process.
“Candidate qualifying opened Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, and will close on Nov. 10, 2023, at 5 p.m., which is 116 days...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores late to edge Lawrence County 14-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils in another huge region game Friday night and after battling it out for three quarters in a low scoring affair, a late touchdown helped the Aggies get past the Red Devils 14-7.
Fairview got the...
8 arrested in Cullman child exploitation sting operation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department's Investigation Division and Tactical Unit, in a coordinated effort with the Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a child exploitation sting operation last week. The operation was aimed at identifying and apprehending child predators and underlining the CPD’s commitment...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont collects 32-19 win at Danville
DANVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Danville and after dropping three straight coming into this week, the Eagles bounced back to pick up a crucial, 32-19 win over the Hawks.
Vinemont received...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls at Fultondale 35-7
FULTONDALE, Ala. – After collecting a convincing, 41-13 win over Ashville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were on the road Friday night for a regional battle at Fultondale. The Raiders had some successful moving the ball through the air against the Wildcats, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at East Limestone 24-17
ATHENS, Ala. – After earning a hard-fought, 21-14 win at Ardmore last week, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a regional game against East Limestone. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Indians were able to pull ahead and take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek cruises past Vina 46-8
ARLEY, Ala. – After shutting out Shoals Chrisian on the road last week, Meek returned home Friday night to host Vina and after building a 40-0 lead in the first half, the Tigers cruised to a 46-8 win in the second half.
A 54-yard touchdown...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs wins 54-46 shootout at Greene County
EUTAW, Ala. – After falling to Aliceville at home last week, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Greene County. The Eagles scored early and often in this one and after leading by just two at halftime,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab topples Guntersville on the road 29-19
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After outracing Boaz in a 63-35 shootout at home last week, the Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Guntersville and for the first time in 10 seasons, the Knights returned home with a...
Obituary: Deborah Crawford
A graveside service for Deborah Crawford, 71, of Crane Hill was held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023, at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Reverend Junior Wolfe officiated the service.
Mrs. Crawford was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Cullman, AL. She passed away Oct. 11, 2023, in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Samuel David Mooney Jr.
Graveside service for Samuel David Mooney Jr., age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Flint Creek Cemetery with Ervin Mooney officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Mooney passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023,...
Obituary: Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves
Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves, age 88, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Dennis Jerrell Reeves; her daughter Wynette Cagle (Bud); her son Steven Reeves (Danie); her son Terry Reeves (Laura); her son Jerel Reeves (JoAnn);...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 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 18• domestic violence-3rd degree; person; 2nd Ave....
Library board opts not to remove challenged books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, as residents filed in to attend the Public Library Board of Cullman County meeting. Attendees came to show support, hear...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation overwhelmed by support
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) said it is overwhelmed by the support shown by the community. The nonprofit hosted its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct. 3, 2023, and boasted a record turnout. The event raised more than...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country move up in polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball has moved up to first place in the North division of the Alabama Community College Conference rankings and up to 14 in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll.
The Lions have a 31-3 overall record for...
Berlin Town Council celebrates clerk’s achievement, talks roads and events
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took time from its meeting to recognize Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery for her recent completion of Alabama Municipal Revenue Officer certification. Montgomery earned the certificate as part of a series of credentials she is...
Wallace State unveils first EV heavy duty truck for Diesel Technology program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — During the unveiling of a new piece of equipment to be used in Wallace State Community College’s electric vehicle curriculum in the Diesel Technology program, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics noted the addition is part of the college’s continuing efforts to be...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Cleveland, Southeastern to win 2A, Area 12 tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was the site of the Class 2A, Area 12 tournament this year and after Cold Springs fell just short in a five-set battle with Southeastern, the Lady Broncos swept Cleveland and Southeastern to take home this year's area...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison tops No. 3 Meek to win 1A, Area 13 Tournament
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs are becoming used to hosting their area tournament and did so again this year by winning the area throughout the regular season. Addison, the top seed played fourth-seeded Decatur Heritage, while the second-seeded Meek Lady Tigers played the...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 8th grade tops Muscle Shoals 20-8 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, finish season unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the seventh-grade title Tuesday, Cullman Middle School was back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium to play Muscle Shoals for the Tennessee Valley League’s eighth grade championship Thursday night. The Bearcats trailed Muscle Shoals at halftime but...
Local man arrested following foot chase from Walmart-South
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 19, following a foot chase that began at Wal-Mart on Olive Street Southwest and ended at the Alabama Specialty Clinic, located across Cherokee Avenue Southwest, a short distance away.
Patrick Eugene Phillips, 26, is charged...
Obituary: Alexander Lee Curington
Memorial service for Alexander Lee Curington, age 20, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Brickyard Baptist Church, with Rev. Randy Phillips officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Ricky Stroud
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ricky Stroud, 65, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Stroud passed away Oct. 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sep. 7, 1958 to Clifford and Dorothy Vanover Stroud.
Friends may sign the...
Obituary: Audrey Davis Carlisle
Funeral services for Audrey Davis Carlisle, 83, of Hanceville, will be 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Brother Mike King will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 1...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023
Updated July 12, 2024, at 8:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 16• theft of property; Lindsey Rd.• theft...
Vinemont Elementary named Alabama Science of Reading Spotlight School
VINEMONT, Ala. - Teachers, faculty and students at Vinemont Elementary School were recognized on Oct. 17 for their dedication and commitment to ensuring all children in their school are able to read at or above their current grade level before they leave third grade....
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed despite concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was recognized for her work with Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., a local 12-step residential program. Angie Carter was also recognized; she...
Zip through the moonlight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zip between the boughs of hearty forestry, weightless and at the speed of flight, experiencing the moonlit sky under a Hunter’s Moon for two hours as only birds can. Clear the calendar, cancel the plans and join Smith Lake Zip Line...
Joran van der Sloot sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, admits to murdering Natalee Holloway
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday, Oct. 18, and was sentenced for his role in a scheme to obtain $250,000 from Elizabeth (“Beth”) Ann Holloway, the mother of Natalee Holloway, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau...
Obituary: Hope Dooley Fallin
Hope Dooley Fallin, 82, of Warrior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 with her son by her side.
Hope was born Dec. 3, 1940, along with triplet sisters, Charity and Faith, to Ray Thomas Dooley and Ettie Mae Forsyth Dooley in Cold Springs,...
Obituary: David Dwayne Hollaway
Funeral service for David Dwayne Hollaway, age 59, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Lonnie Speakman officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Faleisha Rochelle Thompson
Faleisha Rochelle Thompson, age 42, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Nov. 14, 1980 in Indiana. Faleisha loved her family and was an amazing wife, mother and the greatest grandmother in the world.
She is survived by her...
Did you see the solar eclipse?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents in Cullman County saw an annular solar eclipse in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event occurs every one to two years and, depending on weather and cloud coverage, was able to be seen across the county. For three...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, cap perfect season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this year’s Tennessee Valley League seventh grade championship game and the ‘Cats took down Hartselle 12-0 to claim the league title...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to claim area championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament tipped off at Good Hope Tuesday night and the hosting Lady Raiders downed Oneonta to claim the area title and punch their ticket to the next round. After Oneonta swept Hanceville in three straight...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Nobinger
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Nobinger, age 79, of Athens, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Wade Maynard officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Pitts
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Pitts, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Fairview West Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Claude Bennett, Gene Shelton, and Jack Welch will be conducting the services.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Judy Austin
Graveside services for Judy Austin, 73, of Blountsville, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL.
Mrs. Austin was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Columbia, KY. She passed away Oct. 12, 2023, in Cullman, AL.
Mrs. Austin is...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising fire safety awareness. Snacks and drinks were provided by the store and a wooden firetruck craft and inflatable bounce house...
2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event that featured local vendors, live music, hands-on activities and much more.
Peinhardt Farm Days have entertained and educated crowds since the...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is struggling with alcoholism, an incarcerated father or a single mother in an unspeakable position questioning how to feed her children....
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect dead
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around 7:30 p.m. and concluded in Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Suspects in the vehicle fired multiple gunshots at CCSO...
Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin
Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023. Cleason was born while his father was in basic training shortly after the beginning of WWII. Cleason, born with a...
Obituary: Bobby J. Ryan
Funeral services for Bobby J. Ryan, 85, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joel Coots will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 4:30...
Obituary: Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price
Mrs. Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price, 78, of Arley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence.
Freeman-Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Price is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Price; father Elton Smith; mother Mozelle Watts; and...
Obituary: John Frutiger
Graveside Service for John Frutiger, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Frutiger passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born...
Obituary: Janet Lowery Elmore
Janet Lowery Elmore, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Janet was born in AL.
A visitation for Janet will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale,...
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life. He was born in Griffin, Georgia and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a loving father who cared deeply...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 10• domestic violence-criminal mischief; Hwy. 69 N• theft of property; CR 312• theft...
Fairview’s Guyton named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners, as Davonta Jackson and Elijah Guyton were recognized. Jackson was tabbed the GSC Defensive Player of the Week, while Guyton was announced as the Special...
Alabama coaching staff selects 6 Players of the Week following Arkansas win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 6 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win against Arkansas last Saturday. JC Latham, Amari Niblack and Kobe Prentice on offense; Justin Eboigbe on defense; and James Burnip and Quandarrius Robinson on special teams were all selected for their efforts against the Razorbacks.
OFFENSE
JC Latham
Anchored an...
Cullman Regional trustee named to statewide board
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ginger Hogeland, Ed.D., a member of the board of Cullman Regional Medical Center, was recently elected to serve on the board of the Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees (ACHT). The statewide council serves to support hospital trustees through educational programs, publications...
