BOOK REVIEW: ‘Small Mercies’ by Dennis Lahane
Dennis Lahane’s latest book “Small Mercies” is set in Boston in 1974, just weeks away from court-ordered school desegregation. The novel is set in a time of anger, hatred and bigotry, and the language reflects that. I will not be quoting any passages. The story is gripping, but brace...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Teachers
Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah Caudell, Elton Dalier, Ray Jones, Luise McCreary, Pearl R. Gaines, Rafel Cooper, Lewis Fanning – Assistant Principal, Mrs. D.B. Lamont, Mrs....
Obituary: Carl Edward Skelton
Carl Edward Skelton, age 39, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Carl was born in Orlando, Florida on July 20, 1983 to Edward and Sandra Morris Skelton. He is preceded in death by his father and father-in-law: Cecil Trussell.
A Celebration...
Obituary: Cynthia Whitaker-Hogland
A graveside service for Cynthia Whitaker-Hogland of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2023 at Shelton Grove Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ray Ponder will be officiating. Visitation for the public will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at Shelton Grove Church.
Mrs. Hogland...
City school board announces new EES principal hire
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board, at a special called meeting on Friday, May 26, announced it hired Melanie Harris as the new principal of East Elementary School. Harris replaces longtime, beloved principal David Wiggins, who retired at the end of this...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Stay strong for your team’: West Point’s Kara Jones recaps freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors are coming off another solid season in which they finished with an 18-16 record and added yet another county title to their trophy case. Freshman Kara Jones talked about that season, plus what she learned,...
Pet of the Week: Leo seeks a new kingdom
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leo, an approximately 3-year-old male pit bull terrier mix with a short dark coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Leo, as his name suggests, is a regal and statuesque canine, and the current king of the shelter. Leo...
Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D archery tournament raises $8,000 for breast cancer research
Cullman, ALABAMA (May 23, 2023) — The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) again partnered with the Heritage Archery Club and Bowhunters Association of Alabama to host the 12th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D archery tournament. Held on May 20-21 at Cullman...
East Elementary receives Exemplary Reading Program Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Elementary School recently received the prestigious Exemplary Reading Program Award issued by the International Literacy Association (ILA). The intent of the Exemplary Reading Program Award is to award institutions that have implemented outstanding reading and language arts programs at all...
Symbols of their sacrifices
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers and members of Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Friday, May 26, placed American flags along U.S. Highway 31, as they do every year for not only Memorial Day, but also the 4th of July and Veterans Day.
The flags flying in...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – FEED ‘EM@TheArboretum
FEED ‘EM@TheArboretum became a thing when my fun friend, Felicia Roberts, invited five pals for a picnic this spring. The fine dining setting was the woodlands area of Sportsman Lake Park, which surrounds the Wildflower Garden and is soon to become an accredited arboretum,...
Obituary: Ginger Kay Chrietzberg
Funeral services for Ginger Kay Chrietzberg of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend James Fields will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 1 p.m....
Obituary: Hannah Leah Powell
A memorial service for Hannah Leah Powell, 26, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble, Jonathan Reid officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Powell family.
Hannah passed away May 26, 2023 at her...
Pediatrician Andrew Jones joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Andrew Jones has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jones completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Alabama, followed by his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and his residency in...
Obituary: Hon. H. Frank Brunner Jr.
Funeral service for Hon. H. Frank Brunner Jr., age 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. John's Evangelical Church; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May...
Obituary: Steven “Stevie” Sudduth
Steven “Stevie” Sudduth, 60, of Addison, passed away May 24, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was born Jan. 24, 1963, in Haleyville, Alabama to Hershel Keith Sudduth and Ruby Jean Lane. Stevie was a good hunter and fisherman, and a...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 25• theft of property-4th degree; Dollar General;...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Succeed on and off the court’: Good Hope’s Jacob Haynes talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another successful one for the Good Hope Raiders as they collected 20 more wins and sophomore Jacob Haynes shared what he learned and talked about his experience on the varsity level so far.
"It was definitely a fun...
Melanie Harris hired as new principal at East Elementary School
CULLMAN, Ala. -- East Elementary School has found its next principal.
Melanie Harris, who most recently served as the assistant principal at Hibbett Intermediate School in Florence City Schools, will be the new principal at East Elementary in Cullman. She was officially hired Friday morning...
Brent Patterson retires as teacher from CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Longtime Cullman High School teacher and varsity baseball coach Brent Patterson is retiring from the school as a teacher. Though he is retiring from teaching, it is still possible for Patterson to continue coaching baseball at Cullman High School in the...
Bulls & Broncs coming to Hanceville June 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –The Hanceville Rodeo is back, set for Saturday, June 10, 2023, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and all the action beginning at 7.
This year's rodeo will be bigger than ever before, with bigger names in bull riding and the lively addition...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Morton
Kathy Marie Morton, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born July 19, 1956, in Cullman, Alabama, to Sanford and Mary Sue Eubanks.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Rex Morton;...
Obituary: Sheila Cook-Sterling
Funeral services for Sheila Cook-Sterling of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sterling was born...
Arab’s Tiffany Dowdy named WSCC Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce Tiffany Dowdy of Arab was named the Work Study of the Year for 2023.
For more than two years, Dowdy served as a work study in the college’s Center for Student Success, assisting students...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 22• resisting arrest; public intoxication; I-65 NB at MM 291• domestic violence; CR 1856•...
PREP SOCCER: Several local standouts earn All-State honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s high school soccer coaches have voted on this year’s All-State selections and the teams were announced this week. Several local players earned All-State honors and Cullman standout Abby Morrow led the way, landing on this year’s Super All-State (1A-7A) First...
Library hosting Summer Reading Programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program June 1. Participants can drop by, register, get reading logs and enjoy a free treat from Cha Cha’s Shaved Ice.
Kids will be given instructions about reading logs and how...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘You will always be enough’: Fairview’s Kylie Kovar recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was one of the best seasons that Fairview has had in the past few years, and they were one game away from qualifying for Regionals. Fairview sophomore Kylie Kovar talked about that season, plus what she learned, and some...
Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please!
HOLLY POND, Ala. – No matter your age, ice cream for breakfast is always a fun start to the day. Toppings like Oreos and chocolate syrup were piled high atop mounds of ice cream as seniors gathered for sundaes, bingo and fellowship Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Donna Lee Speegle-Freeman
Funeral services for Donna Lee Speegle-Freeman, of Bremen, AL will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Malcolm Carter will be officiating. Visitation for family and friends will begin...
Obituary: Gene C. Brannon
Gene C. Brannon, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida.
Born on March 16, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama to Inez and William "Hamp" Brannon. Gene moved to Florida in 1956. Gene was a craftsman...
CPD address report of gun at CMS dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School held its spring dance Friday, May 19. Toward the event's end, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta, the Cullman Police Department received a call from a parent claiming a student may have brought a gun to the...
Holly Pond student battling 2nd bout of cancer; Broncos for Christ raising funds
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Elena Saldana, a rising senior at Holly Pond High School, is back in the ring fighting cancer.
Saldana's journey with cancer began in ninth grade when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which resulted in an amputation of her leg. After she...
Obituary: Noah Waters
Memorial Service for Noah Waters, age 49, will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Joey Staton officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Allen McAnnally
Funeral services for Allen McAnnally of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery. Rev. Lonnie Goodwin will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 6 p.m. until...
Obituary: James Ethridge Dean
Funeral service for James Ethridge Dean, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Tommy “Bill” Barnette
Funeral service for Tommy "Bill" Barnette, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wayne Barnette officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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 DepartmentIncidentsMay 19• domestic violence-harassment; person; Commerce Ave. NWMay...
Wallace State Nursing holds first of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education (DNE) recognized around 80 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for the class of 2023. Both the May and August ceremonies mark the beginning of careers for new nurses from the...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything can be reached with a little bit of patience and kindness’: Good Hope’s Kylee Denney talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope sophomore cheerleader Kylee Denney. This season was her first as a varsity cheerleader and she was feels blessed to work alongside some amazing teammates.
"To me, it was very eye-opening to be a...
WSCC SPRING ROUNDUP: Wallace State Golf 6th in nation; Men’s Tennis 7th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s golf team finished sixth in the nation at the recent National Junior College Athletic Association’s Men’s National Championship for Division I. Held at Sand Creek Golf Course in Newton, Kansas, the team finished with 1,116 points...
Memorial Day boating safety tips from the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, when many will be hitting the water at Smith Lake and other areas, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is advising residents to be safe on the water.
“Don’t boat under the influence, make sure everyone has the...
AL Rep. Fred Plump charged with conspiracy and obstruction, agrees to resign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Rep. Fred L. Plump Jr., D-Fairfield, has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and has agreed to resign from the Alabama House of Representatives, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge...
Obituary: H.C. Hare
Funeral service for H.C. Hare, age 83, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at...
Obituary: Jean Ragsdale Twilley
Jean Ragsdale Twilley, 89, of Hanceville, passed away May 22, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Sep. 2, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama. She loved canning food and quilting. She loved to cook large meals, which she was excellent at. She loved her children, grandchildren,...
Obituary: Wilson McCully Hardeman
Wilson McCully Hardeman, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away from this life on May 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1944, to William and Delma Thigpen Hardeman. A private memorial service will be planned and announced later.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 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
May 23• identity theft; person
No arrests reported.
Hanceville Police...
Athletes honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- St. Bernard Preparatory School celebrated its spring sports athletes on Wednesday, May 10, for their hard work and dedication to the athletic program. The highest honor of the night, the Fr. Luke Fazi Award, went to senior Cole Bissot.
The Fr. Luke...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program graduates 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program graduated more than two dozen students from its annual pinning ceremony.
Class President Emilee Harrington congratulated her classmates on their accomplishment and the dedication and commitment it took to succeed.
“You have embraced the challenges and...
1 dead, 1 charged with murder following shooting at Cullman City Parking Deck
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and another charged with murder following a shooting at the Cullman City Parking Deck early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023.
According to the Cullman Police Department, officers responded to a call about a shooting at approximately 2:40 a.m....
Obituary: Emma Frances “Fran” Herring
Emma Frances "Fran" Herring took her last breath on earth and her first breath in Heaven on May 21, 2023. Born on March 8, 1937 in Cullman County, Alabama, the third child of King Soloman "Sol" Ford and Eunice Inez (Bradley) Ford.
She spent her...
Obituary: Lila Jean Filyaw
Mrs. Lila Jean Filyaw, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 21, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama to Arthur F. “Buck” and Alice Morris and is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Marie Walker
Funeral service for Marie Walker, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Ellis officiating; burial at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: Larry D. Bishop
Larry D. Bishop, 81, of Addison, passed away May 20, 2023 at his residence.
He was born May 2, 1942, in Winfield, Alabama. He was a member of the Army 82nd Airborne for 4 years and a football coach for 25 years. He was an...
Obituary: Kevin Michael Klansky
Kevin Michael Klansky, age 84, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Harry and Irene Klansky.
A celebration of life service will be held on May 27, 2023, at 11...
Obituary: Marshall Earnest Brannan
Funeral service for Marshall Earnest Brannan, 88, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ray Lathem, Rev. Jimmy Payton, and Jackie Satterfield officiating; interment in Welti Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6...
Obituary: David D. Hays
David D. Hays, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on Sep. 6, 1941, to Edgar Thomas and Dorothy Christine (Hamilton) Hays. He was born the second of three sons, older brother Thomas...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 18• domestic violence; CR 831• theft of property; CR 1701• harassment; CR 1422•...
Wallace State Softball earns No. 3 seed at NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Softball is the No. 3 seed in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division I Softball Championship starting Tuesday, May 23, at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala. The team punched their ticket to nationals after winning...
AL unemployment rate record low 2.2%; Cullman County’s rate 1.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 2.2%, down from March’s rate of 2.3%, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5%. April’s rate represents 51,462 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Believe in yourself’: Holly Pond’s Bai Widner recaps Bronco career
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the standout seniors on Holly Pond's softball team, Bai Widner. She made some great memories during her time as a Bronco, and she learned a lot during her softball career. She also...
Obituary: Rena King
Funeral service for Rena King, age 52, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Cullman...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bronson Jr.
A graveside service for Robert Earl Bronson Jr., 59, of Hanceville, AL. will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lystra Baptist Cemetery in Baileyton, AL. Rev. Johnny Bennefield will be officiating.
Mr. Bronson was born on Aug. 23, 1963 in Kissimmee, Florida to...
Obituary: Martha Jo Terry
Martha Jo Terry, 77, of Vinemont, passed away May 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is now resting in the hands of Jesus. She was born July 16, 1945 to King and Maggie Chandler.
Jo is survived by her son,...
Cullman County parks summer events
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation and the Cullman County Commission have many fun events planned for the public this summer. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons shared some details.
The Smith Lake Park...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – ‘Alabama is an Arboretum’
Dear Alabama Arboretum Ambassador, yes, that means YOU and all of us from Governor Ivey to the youngest child in our state who just discovered the joy of trees, forests, birds and wildlife which divinely endow "Alabama the Beautiful."
This week, a decades-long dream for...
Commission responds to community concerns about Sportsman Lake ducks
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, parkgoers have raised concerns about the ducks and the food available for purchase for them at Sportsman Lake Park. Worries are that the food lacks proper nutritional value and is having negative effects on the animals.
Concerns have been brought to...
Dinner on First: New location, same feel
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dinner on First, hosted annually by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Foundation, looked a little different this year. The event usually takes place outside along First Avenue in the Warehouse District. However, due to weather concerns, The Venue...
Cullman County Child Development Center graduates 6
VINEMONT, Ala. – There was hardly a dry eye in the house Friday, May 19, at the commencement ceremony for the Cullman County Child Development Center's graduating class of 2023. The crowd was packed with families, friends, faculty and staff and studded throughout with...
SPRING FOOTBALL: Fairview rolls to 56-14 jamboree win over DAR
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies faced off against the DAR Patriots in a Friday night spring jamboree game. Fairview took control from the word go as they ended up rolling to a 56-14 win over DAR.
Fairview couldn't have asked for a better start to the...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Alexander
Barbara Ann Alexander, age 73, of Arley, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her residence.
She was born July 5, 1949 in Gadsden, Alabama.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Gerald) Lyons; son, Carl Dewayne Alexander; granddaughter, Destiny (Austin) Griffith; grandson, Tyler Manley; great...
Obituary: Rachel Hannah Yates
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Rachel Hannah Yates, 75, of Cullman.
Rachel passed away May 18, 2023. She was born July 5, 1947 to Joseph Marcus and Cordia Leona Pepper Yates.
Rachel was preceded in...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 11• unauthorized use of motor vehicle; Billy...
Pet of the week: Make healthy choices with Oats
CULLMAN, Ala. – Oats, an approximately 2-year-old male pit bull terrier mix with a toasted tan coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Oats is an intelligent and agile high-energy pup who enjoys running in the recreation area of the shelter,...
WSCC hosting event for women interested in skilled trades
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career & Workforce Development will host “Empowered: Women in the Trades,” a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 8, at 11 a.m. The event will take place on the 12th floor of the James. C. Bailey Center on the college’s main campus...
Statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims granted $115K
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $115,000 to help provide training and resources that ensure victims of domestic violence have access to professional assistance through local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit groups.
The Administrative Office of Courts will use funds of...
Obituary: Debbie Kay Herron
Memorial service for Debbie Kay Herron, 65, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Mission Grove Baptist Church.
Debbie passed away May 17, 2023 at Brookwood Hospital. She was born April 18, 1958 to Ollis Hobert and Jonell Russell Anders.
She...
Obituary: Mary Stansell Lovvorn
Mary Stansell Lovvorn, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Mary was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Mary will be held Monday, May 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always have faith in yourself and your team’: Good Hope’s Jessalyn Nichols talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope sophomore cheerleader Jessalyn Nichols. This was her first season on the varsity cheer team, and she had an amazing experience, along with some help from her fellow cheerleaders. She learned a lot...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 15• harassment; CR 808• reckless endangerment; CR 1855• domestic violence; CR 808• theft...
City school board recognizes CMS Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board at its meeting Tuesday evening recognized the Cullman Middle School Archery Team, which this year placed second in the 2023 Alabama NASP (National Archery in the School Program) State Championship and11th out of 240 in the...
Obituary: Sharon Kay Clark
Sharon Kay Clark, age 71, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her residence.
Sharon was born on May 17, 1951 in Crossroads, Alabama. Sharon was a loving mother, wife, grandparent, and sister. She worked hard all of her life. She was...
Obituary: Timothy “Tim” Alton Mullican
Timothy “Tim” Alton Mullican, 65, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home.
Tim was born on Nov. 29, 1957 in Decatur, Alabama to Alton and Joyce Mullican. Tim was the most wonderful and understanding husband to Kathy, a...
Obituary: Jody Gasser Buxton
Jody Gasser Buxton, 76, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. Jody worked in dentistry for more than 40 years, mostly for Dr. R. Clyne Adams. She was a loving...
Obituary: Mary Carolyn Burbridge
Mary Carolyn Burbridge, age 86, of Logan, AL, formerly of Shirley, AR, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Memphis, MI, to the late Norman Leverich and Mary Holmes Horvath.
Carolyn and her husband "Happy Jack"...
ACES: Kick off summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama 4-H invites you to make a splash this summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing competition. The contest is May 26 through June 5, and all Alabama youths ages 9 to 18 are welcome to participate.
Emily Nichols,...
Campbell, Page named to Berry College spring 2023 Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. - The Berry College Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.
Local students who wee named to the spring 2023...
Obituary: Jackie O’Dell Mikel, Jr.
Jackie O’Dell Mikel, Jr., 26, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on May 16, 2023. D.J. was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on October 14, 1996, to Jackie O’Dell Mikel, Sr., and Angela Danielle Salter.
D.J. was a sweetheart, but he also had a mischievous side....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 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
May 11• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart;...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Grow together as a team and family’: West Point’s Katie Beth Yovino recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore Katie Beth Yovino was moved from the JV squad to the varsity team toward the end of last season. She talked about that experience, what she learned and what it was like playing with a great group...
Mayor gives road work update
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, with Mayor Woody Jacobs giving an update on ongoing road work in the city.
Jacobs said he expects the work along Second Avenue Northeast in front of city hall and...
Cullman County Probate Office implements e-recording
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Probate Office has implemented e-recording of some documents. Wendy Lambert, the office’s bookkeeper, address the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday.
Speaking on behalf of Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, Lambert said, “Judge Brown is always...
Baileyton hosts 3rd annual Family Fun Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The morning sun poured down on Baileyton as dozens of arts and crafts purveyors, food tents and local merchants put the finishing touches on their booths in Baileyton Park for the third annual Baileyton Family Fun Day Saturday, May 13.
The heat...
CHS seniors celebrate college picks with sidewalk art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors preparing to depart Cullman High School have earned close to $5 million and counting in scholarships, so the school celebrated with a bit of an impromptu art project on the quad to showcase their college and career choices last week.
Seniors...
Obituary: Frances Onita Shockley
The funeral service for Frances Onita Shockley, 71, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Brown will officiate the service. The interment will be in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Ralph Derriel Brooks, Sr.
Ralph Derriel Brooks, Sr., 92, of Berlin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2023. Welcoming him home was his wife of 65 years, Janie C. Brooks, parents Robert E. and Etta Jane Brooks, son Raymond Brooks, brother Carl Brooks,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 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 DepartmentNo incidents reported.
ArrestsMay 15
Raybon, Kristi A.; 36• possession/receiving...
Cullman Regional names new Chief Operating Officer
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center has named Jason Cunningham, MHA, FACHE, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cunningham will be responsible for day-to-day hospital operations and supporting hospital growth initiatives.
“Cullman Regional is forward moving and poised to continue growth as a...
April 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in April.
Establishment Name: Alabama Mud Coffee - Mobile
Address: 10800 US Hwy 278
City:...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: ‘If you keep continuing to work hard, you will get better and achieve your goals’: Good Hope’s Zoe Marks talks junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This track & field season was another successful one at Good Hope as the Raiders finished runners-up in Sectionals for the first time in school history. Junior Zoe Marks recapped the season and what she learned during the campaign.
"I feel...
