Obituary: Larry Scott Mangum
Larry Scott Mangum, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Mangum; daughter, Suzanne Vermeire; son, Scott Mangum; sister, Lynn Merritt and...
Rock n Roll Sushi welcomes new owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock n Roll Sushi in Cullman changed ownership in April, and the restaurant celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, July 26.
New owners Chuck and Stephanie Perkins, along with family members and Mobile natives, Russell and Tiffany Perkins, have been...
Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21.
Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited for the move. Monograms Plus has been a staple retail store in the Cullman community and has been a growing...
Sullivan Creek Ranch hosts National Day of the Cowboy
VINEMONT, Ala. – Sullivan Creek Ranch hosted its National Day of the Cowboy event on Sunday.
The family friendly event saw attendees bring chairs and tents to watch participants compete in a ranch task competition that showcased what cowboys do every day working their cattle.
Sullivan...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts Alabama Lions Sight mobile eyecare unit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Wednesday hosted a unit of the Alabama Lions Sight Mobile Eye Program, offering low-cost eye exams and glasses, and even free eye care to those who could not afford to pay. Optometrist Dr. Ryan Price,...
‘Chief of morale’
Cullman Fire Rescue welcomes Charlie the Fire Dog
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 15 years in fire service, Josh Sparkman finally got his dream fire dog, found in a 5-year-old Texan Dalmatian named Charlie. Although working animals alongside first responders certainly isn’t a new concept, it’s...
Obituary: Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards
Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards, age 76 of High Point, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family.
A native of Cullman, AL, Shelia was born Nov. 25, 1946 to the late Casper and Odell Smith Teichmiller. In addition...
CPD announces arrests in Rock the South assault
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department at a press conference Wednesday, July 26, announced the arrests of three individuals in relation to the assault that took place Saturday, July 22, at Rock the South. The victim, Reid Watts, 18, whose brutal beating was...
Obituary: Clara Mae Tidwell Porter
Clara Mae Tidwell Porter, 93, of Addison, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Hanceville. Mrs. Porter was born on Jan. 20, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School. She attended Alabama...
Obituary: Amelia “Midge” Lindley
Amelia “Midge” Lindley, 94, of Hanceville, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation.
Midge was born on April 23, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to Homer Russell Pyne and Theresa Alfreda Chance Pyne. She was a...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 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
July 22• harassment; person; CR 469
July 25• harassing...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The little things are actually just as important as the big things’: West Point’s Caitlee Simmons talks freshman year
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s Caitlee Simmons is gearing up for her sophomore seasons with both the Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball teams and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite lessons and memories she gained during her freshman year.
"This season...
2 WSCC alums sign with MLB teams during 2023 Draft
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Baseball added two more names to Major League Baseball rosters when former Lion stars Colson Lawrence and Will Varmette were drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft.
“It's always exciting when our players at Wallace State get the opportunity to play...
Op-Ed: Rock the South through the eyes of a first-timer
As a Cullman local who lived in the county and worked at a local watering hole, Rock the South had always been synonymous for me with heavy traffic, rowdy bar guests and a vibrato of whatever headliner they snagged pounding through your temples as...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Melton
Jimmy Ray Melton, 82, of Haleyville, passed away July 24, 2023 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Guntersville, Alabama. Jimmy loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed being outside. Most importantly, Jimmy loved his family.
A visitation will be held on Saturday,...
Obituary: Betty Lou Pendley
Betty Lou Pendley, 77, of Hartselle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her residence.
She was born April 27, 1946, in Dearborn Michigan. Betty loved to read and loved spending time with her grandkids. She taught elementary school for 19 years in Winston County.
A...
Obituary: Sister Mary Regina Magro
Sister Mary Regina Magro, a cloistered Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration, passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama. She was born on Thursday, Sep. 21, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama...
Obituary: Hazel R. Smith
Hazel R. Smith, age 103, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Celebration of life funeral services will be Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 1 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 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
July 19• burglary-3rd degree; criminal trespass-3rd; Cotton State...
WSCC: Aug. 8 event offered to introduce Diesel Technology to women, other learners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diesel Technology program will host a Women in Diesel Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, for women interested in learning more about the program and the high-demand, high-wage careers available to them. The event will...
‘Everyone deserves to hear live music once in a while’
Jesse Priest rocks the CCCDD over RTS weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an explosion of light, color and twangy country sound. The now three-day weekend is packed with thousands of folks from near and far, which can be overstimulating for even the...
PREP CHEER: ‘Lean on God’: Vinemont’s Addison Whaley recaps freshman year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Last season was Addison Whaley's first on Vinemont’s varsity cheer team and she took away so much from that experience.
"It was a great learning experience for us all. We were a young team that grew together and became a family. We...
Cullman council awards bid for new civic center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday awarded the bid for the construction of the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc.
"We are thrilled to see the payoff of our extensive design efforts. By revising the original design, we were...
Rock the South donates nearly $70K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Rock the South brings in millions in revenue annually, it has never lost sight of its original cause: gathering the community together to give back. Since its inception in 2012, Rock the South has given back almost $1 million to...
Hot, wet and wild Rock the South 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama heat was intense as thousands of attendees gathered at York Farms in Cullman County this past weekend for Rock the South. Concertgoers donned their finest denim cut-offs and cropped tops to boot-scoot and boogie to the voices and talents...
2 WSCC athletics teams receive NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Tennis and Volleyball teams each were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as 2022-2023 Academic Teams of the Year. Both were recognized as having the highest GPA in their respective sport throughout the...
Obituary: Shannon Renae James
Funeral service for Shannon Renae James, 45, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. Pastor Jason Murphy will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Buel Donald Laney
Funeral service for Buel Donald Laney, 88, of the Blair community, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Blair Methodist Cemetery, Revs. Tim Aris and Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 20• assault; elder abuse; CR 1718• burglary; CR 388• burglary; CR 1043• possession...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA State Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim & Dive team finishes 2nd in the state following an outstanding performance. They have achieved this ranking for three consecutive seasons.
Coaches:
Charis Peek, head coach
Logan Holley, assistant coach
6 & UNDER BOYS
CJ Curry- 25y Free (9th), 25y Back (8th)
6 &...
Alabama’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate held steady at a record low 2.2%. June’s rate is well below June 2022’s rate of 2.6%. The rate represents 50,427 unemployed persons, a new...
Obituary: Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster
Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away of Friday evening, July 21, 2023, at the age of 93. Ms. Feemster was born in Blount County, Alabama, on April 3, 1930, to Lawrence Emmett and Ruby Elizabeth Green McKleroy.
Annie worked as a seamstress...
Obituary: Betty Faye McClure
Betty Faye McClure, age 74, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Woodland Village Health Care.
She was born, Tuesday, April 5, 1949 in to Homer and Jimmie Lou Glover.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lost Summers of Newport’ by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White
The summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, are the setting for this book, which is about three women in three different eras written by three different authors. Money, old and new, and secrets held in the boathouse dominate the story.
The first storyline is set in...
Cullman City Schools awarded $400K for STEM initiatives
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is set to expand its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) offerings in the coming years with dedicated staff and resources, thanks to new federal grant funds.
The $400,000 grant is being awarded as part of the federal Safer...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Rock the South Rock Garden
Shane Quick is a “Home County Hero” of mine. The modern-day trinity of Frank Stitt, the James Beard Award-winning, celebrity chef/founder of Highlands Bar and Grill; Mother Angelica, the nun who founded the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament; and Shane Quick, the visionary founder...
Files from yesteryear 1930
From the files of 1930
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council – Myrtle Wise, Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt, Junior Class – Nelle Hurston, Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace, Freshman Class...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local sports legends gathered with family and friends at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to celebrate one of Cullman County’s most important sporting traditions. 12 new members were inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame and the Class of...
Obituary: Garey Wayne Shedd
Garey Wayne Shedd, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away at the age of 77, on July 21, 2023. Mr. Shedd was born December 16, 1945, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Lonnie Jackson and Mildred Hendrix Shedd.
Garey served his country honorably in the National Guard...
Obituary: Matthew Richard Friedrich
Matthew Richard Friedrich, age 40, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Matthew was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 10, 1982 to Richard Werner and Barbara Ann Blackwood Friedrich. He is preceded in death by his father.
A Celebration of Life...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Drinkard
Jerry Lee Drinkard, 70, of Cullman, AL, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham AL, after a brief illness.
Jerry was born on Dec., 1952 to Avery and Helen (Eddy) Drinkard in Arab, AL.
Jerry met the love of his...
It’s tax-free weekend: What school essentials to purchase
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you haven't ordered school supplies already, Alabama’s 18th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (now through Sunday night, July 23, at midnight) is a great time to check with your child's school and/or teacher for the exact list of school supplies...
Wallace State unveils portrait of Garlan E. Gudger Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Garlan E. Gudger Sr., on Thursday, July 20, in the student center that bears his name on the campus in Hanceville.
Gudger served as the first dean of students at...
Alabama Extension celebrating Sweet Grown Alabama Day today
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy products from just down the road or self-care items made by your neighbor and you have a winning combination. At first glance, these...
Obituary: Clark Morgan Keller, Jr.
Clark Morgan Keller, Jr., 79, of Cullman, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Keller family.
Mr. Keller was born Jan. 7, 1944 to Clark Morgan Keller, Sr. and Mavis Land Keller. Clark knew how to...
Obituary: Nancy Gail Brooks
Nancy Gail Brooks, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born in Grassey, Alabama on Feb. 18, 1940. Gail loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of Mt....
Berlin Town Council accepts shelter bid, prepares for farmers’ market festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening opened three submitted bids for its proposed community tornado shelter, awarding a contract to Hartselle-based Aqua Marine Enterprises, pending adjustments for a change to the bathroom from a proposed chemical vat system to a...
PREP CHEER: ‘We are all in this together’: Vinemont’s Ashton Kelley recaps junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior cheerleader Ashton Kelley has been cheering on the varsity squad for her entire high school career. She talked about last season and what all she learned and why she feels blessed to get to cheer alongside some great girls.
"I...
‘Don’t make too much of it!’
Hanceville Public Library celebrates 88th birthday of beloved librarian Shirley Burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Surrounded by cherished books, lively children, and grateful coworkers, Shirley Burden celebrated her 88th birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Hanceville Public Library. The celebration included heartfelt handmade cards from...
Pet of the week: Doin’ just fine with Dandy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dandy, an approximately 2-years-old male Texas Heeler with a plush toasty caramel coat, spotted feet and white-tipped tail, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Dandy is a delightful gentleman with low-to-medium energy, and demonstrates a lot of common sense....
Obituary: Betty Jean Chandler
Betty Jean Chandler, 88, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully in her home the morning of Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Cullman, Alabama, she was the youngest and longest surviving of nine children.
On Aug. 9, 1952, she married the love...
Obituary: Faye Carol Dye
Faye Carol Dye, 89, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on July 19, 2023. Ms. Dye was born in Mississippi, on May 15, 1934, to Henry Martin and Elsie Bernice Wilkins Killian.
Faye was lovingly referred to as “Miss Fix It.” There wasn’t anything she couldn’t...
Obituary: Carl Michael “Pop” Jackson
Memorial Service for Carl Michael “Pop” Jackson, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Cullman First Baptist Church with Tom Richter officiating. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Mr. Jackson passed...
Obituary: Karen Melissa Eason Watson
Karen Melissa Eason Watson, known to most as Lisa, passed away on July 20, 2023, at the age of 57. Lisa was born July 25, 1965, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Richard Jean and Helen Dorothy Burgess Eason.
Lisa loved watching the Andy Griffith Show...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 17• domestic violence; CR 1145• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Wallace State signs MOU with Auburn University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and Auburn University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a bachelor of science pathway for Wallace State students transferring to Auburn University’s College of Agriculture.
“I am excited about this signing agreement between Auburn and Wallace...
Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. – Family medicine physician Lauren Robinson, DO recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Robinson completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by her Master of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Doctorate...
Local CPA arrested for theft of services
CULLMAN, Ala. - Barry Thompson, a local Certified Public Accountant (CPA), was arrested on July 17 and charged with four counts of theft of services in the fourth degree. It is believed that there may be additional victims involved.
Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta anticipates...
‘He was probably one of the best investigators I ever had the pleasure of working with’
Attorney General Steve Marshall honors fallen lieutenant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Close family members, former coworkers and elected officials gathered in the Hanceville City Council chambers on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to the late Hanceville Lieutenant Kevin Pounders, who tragically passed away from COVID in...
Obituary: Sybil Christina Williams
Funeral service for Sybil Christina Williams, 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with interment in Chances Crossroads Cemetery, Minister Terry Michael officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening at the funeral home from 5...
Jacobs proclaims Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed July 14, 2023, Camp Liberty’s 10th Anniversary Day in the city of Cullman. On hand to receive the official proclamation was Camp Liberty Director of Special Events Dr. Bob Montague.
Since relocating to the Battleground...
Cullman’s Sosa wins scholarship during Miss Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Two UA students placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 28 through July 1. Ibby Dickson was named second runner-up and Hannah Adams was named third runner-up during the final night of competition.
Their placement in the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 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
July 17• burglary-3rd degree; criminal mischief-3rd degree; Cotton...
Obituary: Billy Joe Morgan Sr.
Billy Joe Morgan Sr., 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home.
Billy was born on Nov. 22, 1932 in Hartselle, Alabama to James Preston and Ola Mae Smothers Morgan. Billy was a hardworking, quiet man. He loved telling...
Obituary: Ana Maria Escobar
Visitation for Ana Maria Escobar, age 58, of Hanceville, will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Escobar passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at...
Obituary: John Andrew Mills
Mr. John Andrew Mills, 60, of Nauvoo, AL passed away July 16, 2023.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
No services are planned at this time.
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Represent my community in a good way’: Good Hope’s Colten Whatley recaps junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders qualified for the playoffs last year after a strong finish to the regular season and quarterback Colten Whatley talked about what he learned during that stretch and what it was like playing alongside a great group...
North claims Boys’ and Girls’ wins in All-Star Week Cross Country Competition, Cold Springs’ Edgeworth places 1st
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cold Springs High School rising senior Ethan Edgeworth sped to the individual championship of the sixth AHSAA All-Star Week North-South All-Star Cross Country competition Tuesday morning with a sensational time (15:15.13) in the grueling July heat to lift the North to a 77-113 victory at...
County, City to form Solid Waste Disposal Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting approved the formation of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) to manage a partnership between the City of Cullman and Cullman County to prevent an outside, private company from purchasing the Cullman County...
Obituary: Allan Douglas Samp
Allan Douglas Samp, age 51, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1972, in Michigan.
Allan moved to Alabama in 1976 with his family. He attended Cullman City Schools from EES to CHS.
He...
Obituary: Frances Marie Pratt Weaver
Frances Marie Pratt Weaver, 84, of Huntsville, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on July 18, 2023 at Brookshire Healthcare Center.
Frances was born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Addison, Alabama to Lesley and Jewell Pratt. She attended Addison High School and was a majorette...
Obituary: Rose Elaine Carrasco
Rose Elaine Carrasco, 75, of Wyoming, passed from this life July 18, 2023 at Cullman Regional Hospital. She was born in Colorado, Nov. 21, 1947 to Earl Eugene and Ardie Viola Hatch Collingsworth.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
No services are...
Obituary: William Henry Young
William Henry Young, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born to Martin Henry and Gertrude Berrens Young on Aug. 30, 1934. Henry was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman. He graduated from...
Obituary: James William Tidwell
James William Tidwell, 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at CRMC. He was born on Aug. 27, 1940 to Noel and Goldie Tidwell, who preceded him in death, along with his sister Frances Tidwell Williamson and his brother Dale...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 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
July 16• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ happening now through July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is hosting its sixth annual school supply drive, Stuff the Bus, now through July 28. Donated school supplies will be distributed to city and county school students who do not have access to school supplies...
‘Being on that field lights a fire under us’: West Point’s Olivia Curtis recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior majorette Olivia Curtis, and she recapped her sophomore year in the band. Olivia learned and went through a lot during the year with her fellow bandmates and she believes those experiences...
‘Rockin’ Good’ grocery giveaway this Saturday; volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County has teamed up once again with Greater Good Music and Rock the South to distribute food boxes to the first 500 families on Saturday, July 22, 2023, starting at 8 a.m. at 708 Ninth St. SE...
Cullman Regional expansion project adds 30 beds
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital with the recent completion of a four- story, 30-bed tower expansion. The project added 13 new critical care beds, 12 new medical/surgical beds and five beds created by renovating existing space in the hospital....
‘Big Zac’ wins title at 2nd annual Cullman County Tomato Taste-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the midst of the hustle and bustle of a Saturday morning at the Festhalle Farmers Market, a small panel of judges deliberated over the fruits of local farmers' labor – literally – at the second annual Cullman County Tomato Taste-Off...
Obituary: Patricia Young Duncan
Graveside service for Patricia Young Duncan, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel with Jim McNees officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Duncan passed away on Thursday, July...
Obituary: Elsie Leonard
Elsie Leonard peacefully passed at her home on July 15, 2023. She was 85. Born Elsie Bell Patterson on Sep. 13, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama, she was the tenth of Charlie and Emma Patterson's thirteen children.
A singer from an early age, she often shared...
Obituary: Cecil Coleman Pigg
Cecil Coleman Pigg, 87, of Addison, passed away July 15, 2023 at The Folsom Center.
He was born on April 24, 1936, in Sardis, Alabama. Cecil was just some kind of special. He provided for so many people throughout the years and was a wonderful gentleman.
A...
Obituary: Thomas Belton Gray, Sr.
Mr. Thomas Belton Gray, Sr., 85, of Cullman, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gray family.
Mr. Gray was born Sep. 12, 1937. No services are planned at this time.
Friends may sign the online...
Obituary: Shirley Ruth Lee
Shirley Ruth Lee, age 87, of Cullman, AL. died Sunday, July 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Lee.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her children: Karen Wilhite (Paul), Bruce Lee (Leigh), and Kenny Lee (Patsy); grandchildren: Kim Harbison (Jimmy), Shane...
ALEA: Rural Road Safety Awareness Week July 17-21
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the Alabama Transportation Institute in kicking off National Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW), which runs Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21. The week-long observance is part of a nationwide campaign spearheaded...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 13• unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 272• domestic violence; CR 1309• theft...
‘Create memories’: Holly Pond’s Alexis Pitts looks back on high school years
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond senior Alexis Pitts, and she shared some of her favorite memories she made during her time in several school clubs, including the FCCLA.
"I was in the FFA, FCCLA, Beta Club, and SGA....
PREP CHEER: ‘Be role models for our school and our teammates’: Good Hope’s Maycie Nolen talks freshman season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Maycie Nolen is preparing for her second year on the Raiders varsity cheer team, and she's had a blast learning as much as she can from all her teammates and coaches.
"I have absolutely loved being on the...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts
AUBURN, Ala. – A college head coach for 11 seasons, Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts knows firsthand the value of loyal lieutenants.
“There are things you want to keep off the head coach’s desk,” Roberts said. “He’s got a lot of his own things to...
Obituary: Joshua Todd Lee
A Celebration of Life for Joshua Todd Lee, age 33, of Cullman, will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Wallace State hosting open house for Oneonta Nursing classes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Oneonta center announces it will hold an open house for those interested in seeing where Nursing classes will be held at the Academic Center and those wishing to know more about the program. The open house will...
General surgeon Bailey Meherg joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Bailey Meherg, DO recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Meherg specializes in a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, colorectal surgery, breast surgery, hernia repair, endoscopy, neuromodulation for bladder incontinence, neuromodulation for bowel incontinence and foregut surgery.
Meherg completed...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Grandfather Pine and Grandmother Magnolia
BRING YOUR GRANDMA to SEE “THE GRANDMOTHER MAGNOLIA” and BRING YOUR GRANDPA to see “THE GRANDFATHER PINE” at the Sportsman Lake Park TREE MUSEUM—FREE and open to all, 365 days each year. (Directions: Go to Sportsman Lake Park and take the road to the...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: July 11, 2023
Reviewer: Heather Allen
Title: “Devolution”
Author: Max Brooks
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thoughts about the book: I can read this book again and again! There...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of Holly Pond was in Cullman on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Braasch and Edgar Stoll of Vinemont have entered...
Cullman County Republican Women host annual cookout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) on Tuesday, July 11, hosted the group’s annual cookout with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Members of the CCRW, along with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and members of his staff, served food at...
Hanceville council authorizes demolition of home
UPDATE: Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail clarified Saturday (7/15/23) evening, the property authorized to be demolished is a two-story apartment-style structure near the back of the property which was previously condemned due to fire.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday,...
Cullman County EMA launching crisis communication team
CULLMAN, Ala. – A small collection of agencies representing news sources, first responders, local schools and city leaders – as well as some of the largest social media followings in the Cullman area – met Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
City school board presents strategic plan, recognizes artist
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Thursday, July 13, recognized upcoming second-grader Arleigh Pearson, who won third place in the Two-Dimensional Art category at the 2023 State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Show as a first-grade student at Cullman City...
