Arrests and Incidents reported May 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 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 6• duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person;...
‘We will forever be indebted to Hope Horses’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. hosted its popular Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser, Hats, Horses and Hope, Saturday evening, May 6. The event was held at Camp Meadowbrook, and attendees dressed in their best Derby fashions.
Seth Johnson, whose son Nate participates in the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats preparing for semifinal battle at No. 1 Oxford
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats topped Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one, swept Athens in round two and took a thrilling, three-game series over Gardendale to advance past round three. Now, Cullman will face its toughest test yet traveling to face No....
Local man indicted on 53 counts related to child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man arrested earlier this year after allegedly using a cellphone to record images of a child in a restroom is back in jail following a grand jury indictment. Ethan Edward Richardson, 25, of Cullman, was taken into custody Friday,...
Council recognizes EES Archery Team, recaps Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the Elementary Division at the 2023 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship in Montgomery April 6-7. The...
Good Hope’s Peyton Caudle receives City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council hosted its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the main topic was Good Hope High School’s Peyton Caudle. Caudle was recognized by the council at Monday night’s meeting after being awarded...
Obituary: Olean Harper
Our dear mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Olean Harper, was called home to glory on May 7, 2023, and she will be sorely missed. Olean was well-loved and respected by her large family, many friends, and those in the community. She was a hard...
Obituary: Lt. Col. Raymond O’Neal Lindsey (Ret)
Funeral service for Lt. Col. Raymond O'Neal Lindsey (Ret), age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kenneth Weldon officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until...
Obituary: Danny Skinner
Funeral service for Danny Skinner, age 71, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church with Garry Waddell officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Deborah Kay (Turner) Goodson
Funeral services for Deborah Kay (Turner) Goodson, 61, of Union Grove, Alabama will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Stanley Owensby will be officiating. Visitation for...
Obituary: Franklin Elidge Glover
Franklin Elidge Glover, 76, of Vinemont, went home to Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023 at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1947.
Our Daddy, our Pawpaw, our brother and our friend. He truly loved his family. He loved fishing with his brothers and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 4• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437• domestic violence; CR...
6 local students join Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. - The following local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Cal Allen of Cullman at University of Alabama at BirminghamColton Millwood of Vinemont...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Good Hope will always have a special place in my heart’: Good Hope senior Bonnie Williams reflects on high school career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior Bonnie Williams. She shared some of her best memories during her time at Good Hope and she was a part of some great clubs as well. She learned so much while...
ACES: Alabama 4-H Foundation invests in future through scholarships
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama 4-H Foundation is helping 35 Alabama 4-H members achieve their dreams of higher education. This year, the foundation will award 33 $1,000 scholarships to graduating 4-H members in 23 Alabama counties. The foundation is also awarding two $1,500...
3rd annual Grilled Cheese Festival coming to Hanceville May 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – You'd be hard-pressed to find a more classic, comforting sandwich than a grilled cheese. Whether a simple white bread and American single combo has your heart or you're more into "designer" grilled cheeses with sourdough and sharp cheddar, there will be...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Arts in the Garden
ARTS IN THE GARDEN is a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of Sportsman Lake, the 70-year old, Cullman County Parks and Recreation, multiuse, fresh air refuge. The Woodlands & Wildflower Garden of the park will be an outdoor arts center, FREE and...
Taziki’s to open soon; job fair May 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Taziki's Mediterranean Café is gearing up for its much-anticipated arrival in the community, with a soft opening slated for May 30, followed by a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 13. The popular 25-year-old brand is not only set to...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to the big event of the year, “The Fall Carnival.” There is much talk and speculation about who the juniors and...
STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 2A State Championships; locals shine in Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another state track meet is in the books and this year the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles are your Class 2A state champions. The Eagles outpaced Sand Rock by 45 points to claim their state title and the Lady Eagles...
Obituary: John Costin
John Costin, age 53, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born February 5, 1970 in Florida. This is where he met his wife, Dana. They were married on May 20, 1989. They...
Obituary: Glenn “Clyde” Eugene Bonner Jr.
Glenn “Clyde” Eugene Bonner Jr., age 62, of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2023, at his residence.
Clyde was born on June 4, 1960 in Winston County, Alabama. He loved everyone he met and also loved his church (New Hope at Mt...
Obituary: Sherry Lane Morris
Sherry Lane Morris, 68, of Cullman, passed away May 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
A private graveside ceremony for the immediate family will be held on May 13, 2023.
Sherry was born in Cullman to Lelton and Jewell Guthrie on Nov. 4, 1954. She went to Cullman...
7th graders conquer drone race
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh graders on Friday took part in the second annual Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State Community College, where they navigated their drones through various obstacle courses built by Wallace State’s Engineering department.
“We decided that seventh grade...
Seniors twist, twirl and dip at Strawberry Festival Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little drizzle and unseasonably chilly temps weren't going to stop hundreds of Cullman area seniors from celebrating Senior Day at the Cullman Strawberry Festival Friday morning at the Festhalle.
Seniors from Vinemont to Colony gathered for fellowship, lunch, live music and...
CCCDD unveils renovations to 1st group home
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) Executive Director Charese Morris on Thursday afternoon was thrilled to unveil finished renovations six months in the making on the organization’s first ever group home.
Board members, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, representatives...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to state semifinals with dramatic, 4-2 win over Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats punched their ticket to the 6A State Semifinals with a 4-2 win over Gardendale Friday night and they did it in dramatic fashion. With the score knotted at 2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Paxton Ponder...
Obituary: Hershell Eugene Downs
Graveside service for Hershell Eugene Downs, 82, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Mr. Downs passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Woodland Village Health Care. He was born May 19, 1940, to Roy...
Obituary: Terry Wayne Thomason
Terry Wayne Thomason, age 48, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Terry was born in Stuttgart, Germany on Oct. 21, 1974 to Roy and Robbie Allbritten Thomason.
Terry is preceded in death by: sister: Melora Michele Thomason, nephew: Seth Burdette.
Funeral services...
Obituary: Freeda Idella Hawkins Hudson
Freeda Idella Hawkins Hudson, age 98, of Cullman, AL. died Friday, May 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John Homer and Erie Cobbs Hawkins; 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and her daughter-in-law, Sherri Hudson.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by her sons: David Hudson...
Obituary: Norman L. Wright
Funeral service for Norman L. Wright, age 76, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023. He will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Welcome Baptist Church; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Charles “Shorty” Michael Milstead
Charles "Shorty" Michael Milstead, age 66, of Addison, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Texas to Arthur Kenneth Milstead and Annie Oneida Milstead.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Michael Ray Butler
Funeral service for Michael Ray Butler, 41, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in McKinney’s Chapel Cemetery, Pastor Dewayne Harbison officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening at the funeral home from 5:30...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 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 4• assault; person; Hwy. 157
ArrestsMay 4
Mullennix, Joshua...
Pet of the Week: My fellow Americans, check out Mr. Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Kennedy, an approximately 3-year-old male "shollie" (shepherd and collie mix) with a dark thick coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Kennedy is truly man's best friend, cherishing the time spent with his handlers at the...
WSCC students bring home 35 medals from State SkillsUSA competitions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College are bringing home 35 medals from the state SkillsUSA competition held this week in Mobile. There were 21 first-place winners, 10 second-place winners and four third-place winners.
Diesel Technology students swept the Diesel Equipment Technology category,...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits opening games with Gardendale, Game 3 set for Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field for a quarterfinals battle against Gardendale and after dropping game one to the Rockets 4-2, Cullman bounced back to take game two 3-0 and force a game three Friday night. Tucker Cagle...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats split with Mortimer Jordan, advance to North Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back in action at the 6A, Area 13 Tournament Thursday night and after punching their ticket to the North Regional Tuesday, the ‘Cats split a pair of area finals games with Mortimer Jordan to finish as area...
Obituary: Edna Faye Elrod
Edna Faye Elrod passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Pell City, Alabama. She was born June 17, 1932, in Cullman, Alabama to the late Joseph C. Pearson and Emma Lou Harper Pearson. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1951. Later that...
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson
Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson, age 80, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born April 26, 1943 to Everett and Yvetta Strobel in Advance, Missouri. She loved playing Bingo, card games, and most of all being surrounded by...
Obituary: Richard Lawrence ‘Rooster’ Quisenberry
Memorial service for Richard Lawrence ‘Rooster’ Quisenberry, 52, of Vinemont, will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Corinth Baptist Church, Bro. Glen Miller officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Quisenberry family.
Mr. Quisenberry passed away Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Christine Hodge, 90
Christine Hodge, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 27, 1933 to Homer Huffstutler and Elma Wilson Huffstutler.
She is survived by her daughters, DeNeal (Larry) Wright and Terri (Archie) Screws; siblings, Helen Schaffer, Homer Huffstutler Jr. and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 1• violation of protection order; Beech Ave. SE• possession of marijuana; Hwy. 31•...
‘With great power comes great responsibility’
Community celebrates David Wiggins' 17-year tenure at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The community came out to celebrate a beloved educator Monday, May 1, when family, mentors, faculty, staff and countless current and former students gathered to celebrate David Wiggins. This school year will be...
ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL: Cold Springs’ Bartlett named MVP; Freeman, West, Sutter, Voce earn top honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another baseball season is in the books in Cullman County and that means there are plenty of postseason honors to be awarded. The county’s seven head coaches voted on this year’s awards and All-County teams and have selected Cold Springs’ standout...
Hats, Horses and Hope: Hope Horses fundraiser May 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, May 6, local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. will host its Hats, Horses and Hope fundraising event.
“This Hats, Horses and Hope event is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Hope Horses,” said Hope Horses Executive Director Kelsey Rice....
Agriplex online spring auction May 4-7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will hold its spring online auction Thursday-Sunday, May 4-7, raising funds for its new community hub. The auction features several valuable prize packages including passes to area attractions and restaurants, along with handcrafted items.
Photos and full descriptions of...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Cold Springs falls in 2A, Area 12 Tournament
SUMITON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Sumiton Christian for the Class 2A, Area 12 Wednesday and unfortunately for Eagle fans, Cold Springs was eliminated after dropping a pair of games to Locust Fork.
Locust Fork 18 - Cold Springs 17 (2A, Area 12)
Cold...
Obituary: Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate
Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate, age 88, passed away peacefully April 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vo Van Lu and Le Thi Chung and her loving husband of 45 years, Emilo “Mel”Bacate.
She is survived by her children, Vo Thi Kieu Oanh...
Obituary: William “Mark” Bullock
Graveside service for William "Mark" Bullock will be at Highland Memorial Gardens, in Bessemer, AL on Friday May 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. Mr. Bullock passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Cullman Regional. He was born, Aug. 1, 1962, to William Jesse...
Obituary: Kenneth Robert Smith
Kenneth Robert Smith, 81, of Houston, entered into rest on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on December 15, 1941 in Alton, Illinois, the son of Robert Dewey Smith and Norma Helen Stewart Smith. After receiving...
Obituary: Stacy Arlin Waldrop
Stacy Arlin Waldrop, 50, of Double Springs, passed away May 2, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born on July 6, 1972 in Moulton, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at New Beginnings In...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 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 1• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy....
Hanceville’s Lowery inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society at MSU
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Lindsey Lowery, majoring in Business Administration and German from Hanceville, is among Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society for 2023.
Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10% of their...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Give all glory to God’: Holly Pond’s Sawyer Olinger recaps sophomore season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos are coming off another great basketball season that saw them collect over 20 wins and add an area title to their trophy case. Sophomore Sawyer Olinger recapped that season and talked about what all he learned,...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats preparing for round 3 clash with Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – After toppling Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one and sweeping past Athens in round two, the Cullman Bearcats are set to return to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host Gardendale in round three. Gardendale won a very tight...
West Point High finishes 8th in Quiz Bowl National Championship
ROSEMONT, Ill. - On the weekend of Saturday, April 29, West Point High School joined 131 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago for the 2023 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who...
ADMH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Awareness Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness and acceptance surrounding mental health and to reduce stigma. This year Mental Health Month’s theme is “LookAround, Look Within”and...
1 killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-65
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – One person was killed and two injured in a multi-vehicle crash at approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, May 1, near the 318 mile marker on Interstate 65 in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said David A. Moore, 37, of Berry, was fatally...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats advance to Area Championship game with 13-1 win over Pinson Valley; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to host this year’s 6A, Area 13 Tournament Tuesday night and after dropping their first game with Mortimer Jordan, the ‘Cats bounced back to win their next matchup against Pinson Valley to advance to Thursday’s...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Strickland
We sadly announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Ann Strickland on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She touched many lives as an educator and teacher through her many years of service, including White City, Cold Springs, West Elementary, and East Elementary, Cullman.
During her years as...
Obituary: Gary Glynn Garmon
Funeral service for Gary Glynn Garmon, age 59, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. David Estes officiating; burial at Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Obituary: April Dawn Cochran
Funeral service for April Dawn Cochran, 43, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Obituary: Thomas Edwin Holcombe
Funeral service for Thomas Edwin Holcombe, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Blair Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Stanley Dye officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5:30...
Obituary: Andrew Arvin Baker
Andrew Arvin Baker, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Andrew was born in Wilkesboro, NC. on Nov. 21, 1940 to William Taft and Virgie Church Baker.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 6,...
Obituary: Lantry Ed Brandon
Lantry Ed Brandon, age 65, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Lantry retired from the Cullman City School System in 2008 after a successful career as a teacher.
He is survived by his daughters: Emily Berryhill (Cameron) and Katie Brandon; parents: Asa...
Obituary: Jessie “Gail” Sawyer
Jessie “Gail” Sawyer, age 78, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Gail was born on April 22, 1945 in Lynn, Alabama. She loved her family, her church, and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gail was...
Obituary: Claude Ferrell “Sandy” Sanders
A graveside funeral service for Claude Ferrell “Sandy” Sanders, of Bremen, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Cemetery. Rev Horace Swann and Rev. Tommy Graves will be officiating.
Mr. Sanders was born on April 28, 1939 to Claude...
Obituary: Annette Loy Maddox
A Celebration of Life Service for Annette Loy Maddox, 50, of Blountsville, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Mark Maddox and Larry Nail will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Maddox...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 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
April 27• theft of property-4th degree; Hobby Lobby;...
Cullman libraries celebrate National Library Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System last week celebrated National Library Week. This year’s theme was “There’s More to the Story.”
According to the Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson, public libraries are more than just lending libraries.
“More importantly, libraries...
2023 Bloomin’ Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School was a smashing success! The two-day arts and crafts festival, held April 22-23, attracted record numbers of visitors and vendors, thanks to the beautiful weather and the variety of...
Fun run raises money for WPES sensory room
WEST POINT, Ala. – The evening was aglow with neon, puzzle piece motifs and plenty of pump-up music Saturday, April 29, at West Point baseball field for the 5K Sensory Fun Run to help raise funds for a sensory room at West Point Elementary...
‘We must continue to ensure that Alabama remains connected’
Ivey attends Hwy. 157 expansion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday cut the ceremonial ribbon on the completion of the Alabama Highway 157 four-lane expansion project. The ceremony took place at Northbrook Baptist Church, where Ivey was joined by Cullman Mayor Woody...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Holly Pond splits with Cleveland, West End; Monday scoring recap
Holly Pond 11 – Cleveland 6 (2A, Area 10)
The Lady Broncos jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first and after making it 4-0 in the bottom of the second, they racked up six more runs in the third to...
Obituary: Reverend Horace R. Hall
Reverend Horace R. Hall, 86, passed away on Monday, May 1 2023, at 12:55 a.m. He was affectionately known by his host of friends and church families as Bro. Hall, and he was known as PawPaw by his grandchildren. Bro. Hall was born on...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Atchley
Mrs. Patricia Ann Atchley, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Patricia was born in Fayette County Alabama on May 13, 1935 to Thomas Lester and Irene Boger Dockery. She is preceded in death by her parents and her...
Obituary: Dwight R. Nichols
Dwight R. Nichols of Bradenton, Florida passed away from this earth March 11, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Senior Center, located at 209 Michelle St. NW, Hanceville.
Dwight is survived by...
Obituary: Allen Doyle Copeland
Funeral services for Allen Doyle Copeland of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Obituary: Joseph Allen Tarvin
Joseph Allen Tarvin, 48, of Vinemont, passed away April 29, 2023. He was born December 25, 1974, in Birmingham, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison. Funeral Services will...
Obituary: Dewell Jones
Mr. Dewell Jones, 98, of Hanceville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.
Mr. Jones was born Nov. 24, 1924 to George Cleveland and Maud Luraine Landers Jones. He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Jaime “Jimmy” Vargas
Jaime “Jimmy” Vargas, 81, of Falkville, Alabama passed from this life, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at CRMC. He was born in Puerto Rico on June 16, 1941.
He left behind his wife, Paulette Vargas; two sons, Jim and wife, Sherry, David and wife, Ann Vargas;...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 27• theft of property; CR 783• possession of dangerous drugs; CR 1251• assault;...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Play for the Lord’: West Point’s Patton Fell recaps freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors didn't have the best season last season in volleyball, but the future is definitely bright for them. Freshman Patton Brookfell talked about that season, what all she learned, her first year on varsity, and what...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Gardener roots
How do we thank those who have taken the raw, sandy soil of the Cullman countryside and turned it into an Eden? One hundred-fifty years ago, the area’s visionary founder, Colonel Cullman, aptly predicted the sandy, pine-studded hills would become “The Garden Spot of...
Obituary: Jennifer Graham
Mrs. Jennifer Graham, 48, of Cullman, passed away April 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1975 to Donnie and Deborah Pace.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Joe and Mary Brown and a great aunt, Clara Moody.
Survivors include her...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments slated for this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Softball’s postseason will get underway for our local teams this week and it starts with several area tournament matchups Monday and Tuesday. The Cullman Lady Bearcats will be hosting their respective area tournament and everyone else will be on the road....
5 former Tigers selected in 2023 NFL Draft
DAY 2
LB Derick Hall - Round 2, Pick 37, Seattle Seahawks
Derick Hall did not have to wait long Friday night to hear his name called. The Seattle Seahawks took the Auburn captain sixth in the second round and 37th overall. He's the first Auburn...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
We are in receipt of a copy of E.T. Paul’s latest and greatest March entitled, “Dawn of the Century March.”
Fifteen cents buys a good broom at The Hustler. – adv.
The Honorable S.J. Griffin made a professional trip to Moulton this...
ACES expert encourages vegetable growers to scout for armyworms
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As the vegetable crop growing season continues, there is a heightened risk for many insect pests. Currently, Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologists are seeing a drastic increase in armyworm moth numbers. This makes the need for regular scouting measures that...
Crane Hill’s Kylie Wright honored as Who’s Who at Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Kylie Wright, of Crane Hill, pursuing a B.S.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, was honored in the 2022-23 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi.
Wright was in the company of 201 Ole Miss students who were recognized with the...
Obituary: Jeffrey Neil Hunter
We regretfully announce the passing of Jeffrey Neil Hunter of Hanceville, Alabama. Jeff was born on July 10, 1967. He was 55 years young and passed away in his home in the early morning of April 28, 2023.
Jeff was a very loving and very...
Obituary: James V. Elliott
A graveside funeral service for James V. Elliott, 92, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville with Brother Randall Waldrop officiating.
James died at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He is...
Obituary: Howard Eugene Kent
Howard Eugene Kent, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 28, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Kent was born in Oneonta, Alabama, on Jan. 23, 1941.
Howard was known to many as the bicycle man. He was an outgoing man who never met...
Obituary: Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs
Mrs. Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs passed away on April 28, 2023, in Cullman, Alabama after a brief illness. She was born on July 24, 1932, in Cullman, Alabama Mrs. Gibbs was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ivory Sterling of Cullman, Alabama....
Calling all local artists!
Cullman Health & Rehab Center asks for help creating mural
CULLMAN, Ala. – The staff at Cullman Health & Rehab Center is asking for the community’s help creting a mural for their residents.
“We wanted something brightly colored that would liven the wall paint and bring...
5 former Alabama players selected on day 2 of 2023 NFL Draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five additional University of Alabama football players were drafted on night two of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday, including one second round pick and four third round selections.
Former Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (No. 45, Detroit Lions) came of...
Stiefelmeyer Building damaged in severe storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stiefelmeyer Building and surrounding area were damaged during an unexpected severe storm in the early morning hours of Friday, April 28, 2023. About one-third of the roof and building debris were blown away, vehicles were damaged and a power pole...
Holly Pond Civitans host Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast
CULLMAN, Ala– Dozens of cancer survivors and their family and friends gathered early Wednesday morning, April 26, for the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County Survivors’ Breakfast at Cullman Church of Christ. Survivors shared treatment milestones and memories over a buffet-style breakfast, while...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Athens to advance to round 3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After defeating Mortimer Jordan in the road in round one, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host Athens in round two. Cullman got things started with a 3-0 win in game one and Cooper Loftin tossed...
