Obituary: Glenda Faye Grund
Funeral services for Glenda Faye Grund, 79, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Tony Thomas will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m....
Cold Springs runner Ethan Edgeworth breaks state 3,200-meter record
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cold Springs High School rising senior Ethan Edgeworth saved his best performance for the last track and field meet of the 2022-2023 school year. Edgeworth clocked 8:53.56 in the 3,200 meters at the recent RunningLane Track Championships held at Huntsville’s Milton Frank Stadium. Edgeworth...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 30• assault; CR 1490• reckless endangerment; CR 838• harassment; CR 1212• possession of...
FAITH: Daystar ‘At the Movies’ series starts June 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Daystar Church has announced the return of “At the Movies,” a series of teachings led by Senior Pastor Jerry Lawson that explores the themes and meanings of some of Hollywood’s biggest hits and how they correspond to Biblical teachings. The...
Nassetta, Gentry report mostly tame Memorial Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend was mostly tame, according to both Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
According to Nassetta, the police had a mostly quiet weekend, with the exception of the ATM theft at the Merchants Bank main...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame now accepting nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame (CVHOF), a mission spearheaded by Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin, aims to recognize and pay tribute to our community's veterans who honorably served our country, displayed great character and continued a lifetime of service to our...
Crane Hill’s Moore named to Mississippi College Dean’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a...
3 local students named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a...
Obituary: Mary Ann Winfrey
Funeral Service for Mary Ann Winfrey, age 68, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Frankie Stewart officiating; burial at Mt. Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Ernie Ruth BeShears “Nana”
Funeral service for Ernie Ruth BeShears “Nana”, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, Pastor Bobby Dobb will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Allan Roy Martin
Allan Roy Martin, born New London, Connecticut, May 6, 1931 passed away on May 28, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital ICU with his daughter and son at his bedside. He was 92 years old. He had served in the United States Air Force and retired from Federal...
Obituary: Lydon Scroggins
Lydon was born at Bessemer General Hospital and lived in Bessemer Gardens and Hueytown with his parents, Doc (Dolphus Lydon) Scroggins and Ellen Maunette Garrett Scroggins. They moved to Cullman and lived in a little yellow house behind where St Paul’s is now. He...
4 local students named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 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 30• theft of lost property-4th degree; person;...
‘Cold Springs is like my second home’: Cold Springs’ Chloe Shipp looks back on high school career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior Chloe Shipp. She played basketball and volleyball her first two years in high school and cheered during her 10th grade year. She talked about some of her best sports memories and all...
JSU announces spring 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 900 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Spring 2023 commencement on April 29.
Local students who earned degrees include:
Jordan R. Allbright of CullmanJessica Arriaga-Aguilar of CullmanHaley N. Bennefield of JoppaMatthew I. Blair of BremenCenzley Burgett of...
City parks and rec partners with CIEE to host international college students
Cullman approved as host city for J-1 Visa Program through partnership with Council on International Educational Exchange
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson on Wednesday morning proudly announced that Cullman has been approved as a host city...
Wallace State crowns intramural wallyball champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Intramural Sports Department held it’s Wallyball Championship Tournament near the end of the Spring 2023 semester, in the Dan York Practice Facility within the College Wellness Center. In the championship match, team “H & B’s” defeated team “Cross...
‘It’s about fairness, plain and simple’: Ivey signs bill limiting transgender college athletes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed House Bill 261 into law. The bill limits transgender students to playing sports in public colleges and universities only with their biological sex.
Said Ivey in a statement, “Look, if you are a biological male, you...
Obituary: Jimmy R. Coleman
Funeral services for Jimmy R. Coleman, 78, of Sterrett, Alabama will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Riverside Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Justin Blocker will officiate the service. Visitation for the public will be from 1 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 25• possession of cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at Exit 304•...
Obituary: Robert Allen Hooper
Funeral service for Robert Allen Hooper, age 82, of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kyle Hooper officiating; interment in Zion Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Tony Kent Loggins
A graveside service for Tony Kent Loggins, 64, of Holly Pond, AL will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Garden City Cemetery.
Visitation for Mr. Loggins will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home on Wednesday.
Mr. Loggins was born...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Ingle
Herbert Hoover Ingle, 89, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Herbert was born on Febr. 7, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama to Isham Ingle and Lillian Bice Ingle. He loved to ride...
Obituary: Margie Ann Nickles
Margie Ann Nickles, 84, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on May 29, 2023, at her residence in Bremen. No services are planned currently. She was born Nov. 8, 1938, to Barton Edward and Dora Dell Stewart Parker. She loved flowers, roses, working in the...
Obituary: Bette Faye Owen Brown
Bette Faye Owen Brown, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1940.
Bette is survived by her son, Curtis Dalton (Dion) Brown, Jr. and grandson, John Owen (Taylor) Brown and she also leaves behind...
Obituary: Randy Faye Arwine
Randy Faye Arwine, 61, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away from this life May 28, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1962, to Edgar Lee and Lena Faye Odom Pilcher. Mrs. Arwine served her county in the U.S. Army in...
Obituary: Frances Charlene Snipes
Our heavenly Angel went home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was preceded by her best friend and loving husband Thomas W. Snipes, her sons Denny Manning, Randy Manning, her parents Charlie Higginbotham and Ruby L Higginbotham, 3 sisters, and a brother.
Survivors: Daughter of...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We were all there for each other’: Vinemont’s Chayce Sandlin reflects on Eagles career
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont's multi-sport player, Chayce Sandlin. He talked about some of his favorite sports memories during his time as an Eagle and he was blessed to play alongside some great guys.
"My favorite memories were bonding with...
Local students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...
Main gate at A.G. Hicks Stadium named in honor of Sylvia Morgan
ADDISON, Ala. -- One of the great things about high school sports in Alabama is the people involved in them. I'm not talking about just the players and coaches or even the fans. I'm talking about the thousands of volunteers that make things happen. Without these volunteers,...
ADCNR: Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1B
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship used last weekend’s Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Huntsville to update the Board on the numerous projects in the...
‘We’re not a typical VFW!’
Nonprofit spotlight: VFW Post 2214
CULLMAN, Ala. – When you hear "VFW," you might think of older gentlemen with caps bearing the seals of their military branches, bingo and boxed lunches. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is so much more than that. The Tribune...
ATM theft causes damage; thieves leave empty handed
CULLMAN, Ala. - An ATM was stolen from the main branch of Merchants Bank in Cullman just after midnight, Monday, May 29, according to the Cullman Police Department (CPD), but the thieves were not able to successfully open it.
CPD Public Information Officer Adam Clark said...
Auburn earns back-to-back regional host bids for first time in program history
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn baseball has earned its second straight and sixth overall NCAA Tournament regional host bid, it was announced on NCAA Baseball social media Sunday night.
It marks the first time in program history the Tigers have earned back-to-back regional host bids. The program...
LOCAL SPORTS: ‘This is the greatest group of people you’ll ever meet in your life’: Cullman Disc Golf Club continues to grow
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman’s Disc Golf Club has been going on for several years now and hosted another successful tournament this weekend. Heath Harden, the president of the Disc Golf Club, talked more about it, how much the attendance has grown over the years...
Cullman honors fallen, unveils new monument
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s annual Memorial Day program was held Saturday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park at Sportsman Lake. It was a somber affair honoring the area’s fallen service members, with a special focus on Vietnam and aviation.
Fairview native and retired U.S. Army...
Crispy, ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The morning sun was bright, live jam band tunes were pumping and the air held a distinct aroma of crispy, ooey-gooey grilled cheese in Hanceville on Saturday, May 27 when hordes of grilled cheese connoisseurs gathered downtown for the third annual...
Obituary: Doris Brown Smothers
Doris Brown Smothers, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away May 28, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born May 27, 1941, to Clyde and Willie Louise Maddox Brown. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the family.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: James Terry Monroe
James Terry Monroe, 64, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away from this life on May 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Monroe was born Jan. 22, 1959, to James Kenneth and Jeanette McCormick Monroe. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the...
Simulator benefits WSCC Radiation Therapy students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program are benefitting from a new tool that allows them to become familiar with an important piece of equipment they will use when they are working in the field as radiation therapists.
The program...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Have character when nobody’s looking’: Good Hope’s Kaleb Jones looks back on Raider career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior football player, Kaleb Jones. Kaleb made so many great football memories during his time as a Raider and feels blessed to have played alongside a group of teammates during his career.
"Some...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Back in February, Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, he said, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is currently taking two months or longer.
On Thursday,...
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...
