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...
Cullman Homeschool Theater to present ‘Politically Correct Bedtime Stories’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Theater will present "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" on Saturday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at No Fences Cowboy Church.
According to the group:
Taken from satirist James Finn Garner's book "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" and the 19th Judicial Court's mock trial...
East’s outdoor classroom certified by NWF
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School on Monday morning, May 15, hosted a certification ceremony for its outdoor classroom, which has been named a Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It was also named a certified Alabama Outdoor Classroom.
East’s Outdoor Classroom Sponsor...
‘I don’t think he realizes the difference he has made’
Cold Springs band director William Johnson retires
BREMEN, Ala. – Longtime Cold Springs High School Band Director William Johnson is putting down the baton and stepping away from the podium, retiring after 18 years.
When Johnson took on the position of band director in 2005, the...
Threat to St. Bernard deemed not credible; classes to resume Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – A threat made online against St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman over the weekend was determined to not be credible, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
Nassetta said the threat was routed through a school network in Virginia, and the CPD...
Obituary: Earnie Houlier Haynes
Funeral service for Earnie Houlier Haynes, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Cullman First Baptist Church; interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles Edward Holcomb
Charles Edward Holcomb, jack of all trades and master of none, passed away on May 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Mr. Holcomb was born to Russell Artemus “Pete” Holcomb and Opal Virginia Sivils Holcomb on September 9, 1946, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Charles...
Obituary: Donna Sue Brown
Graveside service for Donna Sue Brown, 61, of Parrish, Alabama will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Etha Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: David Bruce Pylant
David Bruce Pylant, age 74, of Pine Mountain, GA, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence of heart failure.
He was born Feb. 6, 1949 in Cullman, AL, the son of Nathan Bruce Pylant and Annie Lee Brown Pylant. He was a graduate...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 11• possession of controlled substance; CR 1043• criminal mischief; CR 565• theft of...
‘It was all about working together’: West Point’s Jasmine Quick recaps high school career
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point's Jasmine Quick about some of the many great memories during her time as a Warrior band member and what she learned from those experiences.
"When I first started high school, I was nervous...
WSCC Respiratory Therapy graduates recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program graduated more than two dozen students during its annual pinning ceremony.
Class president Jaida Johnson of Cleveland said the ceremony marked the end of rewarding and challenging journey toward their careers as respiratory therapists.
“We have...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Legendary mothers
While creating the mother character, Frau Ruehl, in the folktale “WUNDERGARTEN,” I didn’t have to look far for stellar examples. I was lucky to have a “storybook wonderful” mom and so are most of us. Mothers, though rarely flawless, are regularly, magically wunderbar.
Frau Ruehl...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the files of 1904
Warm, dry weather continues.
Arthur Sanderman is behind the counter at Vinemont Grocery Company.
Indications point to a victory for the Democratic presidential candidate, Judge Alton B. Parker.
The Republican rally held at Kullman Hall last night drew a good crowd.
H. Nuss and...
Tiny houses coming to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a victorious day in Hanceville for community members into the "tiny house" way of life, as the Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to approve Ordinance no. 653.
Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer motioned to adopt the zoning ordinance, which was...
Editorial: What is motherhood?
I have been tasked with the insurmountable feat of summing up motherhood, in honor of
Mother's Day. For reference, I like to call myself an "amateur" mom. My journey of motherhood began in February 2021 when I found out I was pregnant, and I have...
Space: Cullman students learn planets with creative projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elementary students in Cullman City Schools spent recent weeks learning about space and the planets that make up our solar system by going hands on and making a few planets themselves.
Sixth graders at East Elementary spent the past week making presentations...
Obituary: Jayne Marie Givens
Funeral service for Jayne Marie Givens, 59, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Crossroads Cemetery, Pastor Earl Harper officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Wallace State celebrates commencement for Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s commencement in Traditions Bank Arena of Tom Drake Coliseum. Two ceremonies were held, with Academics and Applied Technologies graduates honored in a morning ceremony and Health Science graduates honored...
‘If you don’t belong, don’t be long’
Beggars & Thieves pays it forward for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – You've likely seen Beggars & Thieves around town. The large black and gold mobile barbering unit, owned and operated by Jon Shiflett, is a decked-out man cave on wheels, featuring sage green...
Gentry, others visit Texas border
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was part of a delegation from Alabama that traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to get an up-close look and learn more about the drug and humanitarian crises happening there.
Gentry saw first hand...
Baileyton ‘Good Time’ Drag Strip under new management
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip is under new management. As of Friday, May 12, Adam Davis has taken over management of the site.
According to Davis, the track was built in 1966 by Jack Walker. The drag strip is important to...
William Sherrer of Bremen participating in UA Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student William Sherrer, of Bremen, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2023 semester. Sherrer is working for Robins and Morton.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
Obituary: Wilma Lee Corkren Self
Wilma Lee Corkren Self, age 63 of Haleyville, Alabama, formerly of Brilliant, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
She was born on Feb. 2, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Lomax “Boone” and Lorene Jobe Corkren. She was...
Obituary: Gail Rogers Goodwin
Gail Rogers Goodwin, age 84, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Gail is survived by her son Bobby Michael Goodwin; her daughters Rebecca Lynn Jennings, Teresa Darlene Nichols, Lisa Starr Overton(Kenny).
Three sisters, Five brothers, Eight grandchildren and Eight great-grandchildren
Gail was preceded...
South Vinemont Council votes to annex properties
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to annex four parcels off of Goodwin Road.
According to Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser, the annexations are already reflected in the town’s zoning map.
The council reported it has received positive reviews on...
Obituary: Cynthia Dianne Burnham-Yahn
Cynthia Dianne Burnham-Yahn, 66, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on April 4, 1957, to Don Grimmett and Opal Janelle Bright.
Ms. Burnham-Yahn enjoyed attending worship at both North Brook Baptist Church as well as...
Obituary: Carole Jones Sellers
A Graveside Service for Carole Jones Sellers will be 12 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel prior to the graveside service.
Fond...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 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 9• unauthorized use of vehicle; person
May 11•...
PREP CHEER: ‘Be a Christ-like example for my teammates’: Good Hope’s Melanie talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope sophomore Cori Melanie has been on the varsity cheer team for three years and the varsity competition team for four years. She talked about her experience on varsity so far and what's it been like cheering alongside a...
‘Home’: Cullman Women Sing spring concert
CULLMAN, Ala. – The setting sun poured in through the towering stained glass windows of Seventh Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening as Cullman Women Sing, a select treble ensemble, belted spiritual classics and songs with a far-reaching theme of homecoming at its spring...
Holly Pond’s Tapscott awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ethan Tapscott was awarded the High School Attending Two-Year Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 5, in Wetumpka. Tapscott is the son of Matthew and Brandi Tapscott of Holly Pond.
Tapscott will graduate from Holly Pond High...
Saint Bernard recognizes students on Honors Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard recognized students for their academic accomplishments during the 2022-23 Academic year on May 3 in the Abbey Byre.
Headmaster Fr. Joel Martin welcomed everyone in attendance and reminded students that the night’s celebration is a great one, but that the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats fall in 6A semifinals at No. 1 Oxford
OXFORD, Ala. -- Rain postponed the Class 6A semifinals matchup between Cullman and Oxford Wednesday night, but the Bearcats and the Jackets were able to get things underway Thursday. Unfortunately for the Cullman faithful that made the trip back, Oxford jumped out to an...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Ross
Patricia Ann Ross, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue NW, Cullman, AL 35055. A...
Gudger addresses health care visitation bill, I-65, mental health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently gave an update on legislation he’s been working on this session.
Gudger sponsored Senate Bill 113, aimed protecting and enhancing visitation requirements for patients, clients or residents of health care facilities. Gudger said he has been working...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 8• domestic violence; CR 532• criminal littering; CR 1121• burglary; US Hwy. 31•...
Jim ‘Coach’ Taylor receives 2023 Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Jim "Coach" Taylor first learned he was the recipient of this year's Impact Award at St. Paul's Lutheran School, he was surprised. It came as no surprise, however, to every other educator, staff member, parent and student that he was...
Cullman County man sentenced to 75 years for failure to register as sex offender
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, sentenced David Lee Moore, of Hanceville, to 75 years in prison. The sentence stems from Moore’s March 1 conviction for failing to register as a sex offender with the...
Ribbon cut on new basketball court at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was cut on the new basketball court at Smith Lake Park on Tuesday, May 9.
Due to the location and condition of the old basketball goals, it was determined that a new, more modern court was needed to accommodate the...
City announces Depot Park improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Thursday announced it will be making infrastructure changes to Depot Park. This will occur immediately to prepare for upcoming events this fall.
Depot Park is known as a nice little oasis just north of the city’s Warehouse...
Pedestrian struck outside Cullman Publix succumbs to injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian struck outside Publix in Cullman on Tuesday, May 9, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Patricia Ross, 91, of Cullman, died at UAB.
“She was struck by a...
Harmony Mendoza to end 13-year run with WVTM 13
Mendoza plans to focus on nonprofit work moving forward
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– WVTM 13 on Wednesday announced the departure ofmeteorologist Harmony Mendoza. Mendoza has been covering weather in central Alabamafor 13 years but has decided to focus more on her work with nonprofit organizations inAlabama. Her final day at WVTM 13 is May 24, 2023.
“Harmony has been...
Obituary: David Lloyd Corbin, 49
Celebration of Life Visitation for David Lloyd Corbin, age 49, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Corbin passed away on Tuesday, May 9,...
Obituary: John Paul Luke Tomeny
John Paul Luke Tomeny, 24, passed away on May 6, 2023.
Born May 6, 1999 to Dr. Patrick and Nelly Tomeny in Dunedin, FL, John Paul is survived by his parents; 9 siblings; Nathalie Tomeny, Dr. Patrick (Elise) Tomeny III, Andrea (Magdiel) Flores Tomeny,...
Obituary: Carles Lemeul Farr
Carles Lemeul Farr, age 69, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Carles is survived by his wife, Shirley Renee Farr; his daughters, Donna Renee Standridge, Amanda Farr, Crystal Farr, Branada Farr, Josee Williams (C.J.), Kristen Williams (Adam) and Destany Williams, his...
Obituary: Sylvia Evelyn Annunziato
Sylvia Evelyn Annunziato, 73, of Hanceville, passed away on May 9, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1948, to Carmine and Joan Pagano Annunziato. No services are planned at this time.
She is survived by her son, Raymond...
Obituary: Carolotta Lou Cox-Miller
Funeral services for Carolotta Lou Cox-Miller of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Damascus Cemetery. Reverend Wayne Wisener will officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be on...
Obituary: James Jeremy Morrison
Graveside Service for James Jeremy Morrison, age 47, of Cullman, was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery with Maxie Haygood officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Morrison passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 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 8• domestic violence-3rd degree; person; 4th St....
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be the best teammate I can be’: Holly Pond’s Alyssia Mitchell talks sophomore year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond Sophomore Alyssia Mitchell about her experience playing both volleyball and basketball for the Broncos during the last school year, starting with volleyball.
"Last season on JV, we came up short, but we grew...
‘Eat. Drink. Wander.’
The National opens
CULLMAN, Ala – The National, a stylish and fresh new gastropub in the historic district of Cullman has officially opened its doors. The ambience is polished yet industrial, with plush green velvet booths offsetting the whitewashed brick and dark metallic sconces dotting...
31 Hanceville High students inducted into National Honor Society
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thirty-one Hanceville High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held Sunday, May 7, at the Hanceville First Baptist Church.
The National Honor Society is one of the oldest and largest national organizations for high school students....
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond’s season ends at East Regional with losses to Pisgah, Woodland
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Broncos hit the road Tuesday morning to compete in this year’s East Regional Tournament in Albertville but unfortunately for Bronco fans, Holly Pond’s postseason run came to an end with losses to Pisgah and Woodland.
Pisgah 5 – Holly Pond...
Obituary: Faye Nell McGriff
Funeral Service for Faye Nell McGriff, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at New Hope #2 Baptist Church with Elder Donnie McPherson officiating; interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery.
There will be a visitation at the church...
Obituary: Robin William Fergusson Franks
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Robin William Fergusson Franks, 80, of Blountsville, Alabama.
Mr. Franks passed away May 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1942 to John and Dorothy Cousins Franks.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Cora Lee Ola Pigg
Cora Lee Ola Pigg, 96, of Addison, passed away May 8, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 22, 1926, in Addison, Alabama. Cora loved her family. She enjoyed doing yardwork, including taking care of her lawn and garden. Cora also loved talking on...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Waldrip
Bobby Joe Waldrip, age 89, lifelong resident of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Bobby was born in Bremen, Alabama on April 21, 1934 to Horace and Stella Morgan Waldrip. He was a graduate of Cold Springs High School and St. Bernard...
