PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Basketball season is always special in Cold Springs’: Zane Brown talks junior season
BREMEN, Ala. – Last season was another fun one for the Cold Springs Eagles and they finished the year strong. Junior Zane Brown talked about all he learned during the season and what he has taken away from his time on varsity so far.
"Last...
Urologist Matthew Young joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified urologist Matthew Young, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Young is a recognized expert in robotic surgery, having been named a Surgeon of Excellence at a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery at Baptist Health Paducah by the Surgical...
Comeback kids: Auburn erases 7-run deficit in series-clinching, walk-off win
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn outscored Mississippi State by seven runs in the last four innings to complete its comeback and clinch the series with a 12-11 walk-off win Sunday at Plainsman Park.The Tigers (23-16-1, 7-11 SEC) trailed 7-0 through three innings and 9-3 through five...
Obituary: JM Parker
Mr. JM Parker passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1941, to Thomas Raymond and Hettie Parker.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Connie Parker; daughter, Shelly (Steve) Crow; daughter, Sonya (Allen)...
Obituary: Leslie Cason Williamson
Leslie Cason Williamson, born Jan. 17, 1966, passed away to Heaven on April 22, 2023.
Leslie is preceded in death by her parents, James Corlis Cason and Judith Graham Pell Coggins.
She is survived by her husband, Sheldon Duane Williamson; one son, Graham Scott Williamson; three...
Sweep complete as Alabama secures 3-2 win at Missouri on Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Alabama baseball completed the sweep of Missouri with a 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Taylor Stadium. The Crimson Tide has now won five straight SEC games and is 9-9 in conference play, part of a 29-12 record overall.
Runs were hard to come by...
March 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 March.
Establishment Name: Jack's Family Restaurant -#192 -HP
Address: 10955 US Hwy 278...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Weathering storms
“Every storm, no matter how big and strong, passes eventually. Just know and remember that your spirit is much bigger and stronger than any storm that comes your way, and that all storms will fall apart long before you ever would.” These profoundly encouraging...
Alan Crisologo of Cullman elected to UA SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently announced its official Spring 2023 SGA Election results and the following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President - Collier DobbsExecutive Secretary - Olivia FrazierExecutive...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1930
From the files of 1920
The new sheriff of Cullman County appointed by Governor Thomas E. Kilby is Mr. J.W. Lambert of the Welti Community. Mr. Lambert is 37 years old, was born and reared in Carroll County, Georgia. Mr. Lambert’s family is composed of...
CCSO welcomes 2 new deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday, April 20, welcomed two newly sworn-in deputies.
Deputy Nelson Hernandez and Deputy Francisco Ayala graduated from the Alabama Police Academy in Selma.
“The police academy is not for everyone. It is extremely demanding,” Cullman...
Obituary: Jackie Harris
Funeral service for Jackie Harris, age 87, of Lawrenceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bruce Harris officiating; burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday,...
Students sign letters of intent with WSCC applied technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Together with dozens of other NC3 Leadership Schools across the country, Wallace State Community College hosted its fifth NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 20, welcoming more than 60 students into seven different applied technology programs.
New and prospective career...
1,100-plus 4th graders enjoy Water Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 1,100 area fourth graders on Friday, April 21, attended the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water” at Wallace State Community College. The festival was organized by the Water Systems of Cullman County.
The event was coordinated by...
Editorial: Simple swaps toward sustainability
Today, April 22, is Earth Day! www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023
Sustainability can be a hot topic these days, and in a world as busy as ours, it's typically not on the top of our to-do lists. Between the day-to-day of school drop-off line, work, shopping and family time,...
Chamber recognizes Students, Teachers of the Year
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that teacher Amanda Stidham is a teacher at East Elementary School. She is a teacher at Cullman City Primary School. We regret the error.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2023...
‘Newsies’ debuts; last shows today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts debuted its production of the musical “Newsies” Thursday night. The last two performances are today, Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
This musical has several fun dance numbers, choregraphed by...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats collect wins over New Hope, Priceville
Cullman 11 - New Hope 3 (Softball)
New Hope struck first in their opening at-bats as a two-run home run with one out gave them a 2-0 lead, but Cullman answered right back in their half. Haley Shannon and Kylie Stracener each reached base on...
Tree Commission discusses achievements, plans for future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
City Arborist Charles Chandler reported that several trees on the rights-of-way or easements have been removed in recent weeks due to disease or damage, and several others have been...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to round 2 with 3-1 win at Mortimer Jordan
KIMBERLY, Ala. – After splitting the first two matchups with the Blue Devils Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Mortimer Jordan Friday afternoon for a game three and punched their ticket to the second round for the 21st consecutive season with a 3-1 win....
Obituary: Sarah Jane Barnett Jones
Visitation for Sarah Jane Barnett Jones, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Jones passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 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 18• theft by deception-1st degree; NASO Staffing;...
CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking new volunteers due to steadily rising caseload. The volunteers work closely with community groups and families to gather records, get testimonials from doctors and educators and give their recommendations to the courts...
Grant aims to help WSCC students overcome or prevent relationship violence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Megan Montgomery Foundation recently awarded Wallace State Community College a grant to educate students about healthy and unhealthy relationships. The Megan Montgomery Foundation’s mission is to prevent relationship violence before it starts, and, with a focus on education, supports several...
County commission declares National Library Week, Small Business Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday declared April 23-29, 2023, National Library Week in the county.
Chairman Jeff Clemons nominated Tanya Allcorn to the Cullman County Library Board of Trustees. The nomination was approved.
“I’ve never worked with anyone that’s got the heart...
Murder conviction in 2018 hit-and-run death of Holly Pond’s Bradley Ray Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Morris, Alabama, man was convicted of reckless murder on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Cullman County. Brett Steven Amerson’s conviction stems from a hit-and-run crash in 2018 that took the life of Bradley Ray Patterson, 39, of Holly Pond.
“This conviction...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope shuts out East Lawrence 16-0, Thursday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the East Lawrence Lady Eagles in a Thursday afternoon softball matchup. It was all Lady Raiders from the start as they jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished it as they rolled to a 16-0...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits 1st round matchups at Mortimer Jordan, game 3 set for Friday
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road Thursday night to face Mortimer Jordan in the opening round of the 6A State Playoffs and split the first two matchups with the Blue Devils, forcing a rubber match on Friday. Cullman dropped a tight game...
Obituary: Ona Mae Payne
Ona Mae Payne, age 96, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double...
Obituary: Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson
Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson, age 101, passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1921 in Dora, AL to the late Willie Winkler and Minnie McCombs Winkler of Cullman, AL.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Minnie McCombs Winkler;...
Obituary: German Maqueda Martinez
German Maqueda Martinez, 67, of Hanceville, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his residence.
German was born on June 1, 1955 in Jacala Hidalgo, Mexico. German was the son of late Mauricio Martinez Hernandez and the late Teresa Maquada Rojo. He was a mason...
Obituary: John Franklin Claborn
John Franklin Claborn, age 76, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.
He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Houston, Alabama. He loved the Lord and enjoyed studying the Bible. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Carolyn Sue Sivley
Carolyn Sue Sivley, age 79, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home. She was born December 23, 1943 in Muncie, Indiana to Norman and Jane Rutledge. Merrim-Webster’s Dictionary defines a caregiver as “a person who provides direct care (as for...
Obituary: Ernest Phillip Guthery
Ernest Phillip Guthery, 73, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama. He was an outdoorsman, loved gardening, tinkering and taking care of his family. He proudly served...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 17• attempt to elude police officer; CR 395• criminal mischief; CR 386• theft...
Arkadelphia man convicted of murder in wife’s 2021 death
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 20, 2023, convicted Thomas Leon McClellan of murder for the Jan. 27, 2021, slaying of his wife, Tammy McClellan of Arkadelphia.The four-day trial began Monday, April 17, with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker...
Relationships built at Wallace State last long past graduation
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Mary Beth Sellers graduated from Wallace State in 2012, she left with more than a diploma and credits transferring to Auburn University. She also carried with her...
City school board recognizes EES Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday 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...
‘You can do anything if you set a goal and stick to it’: Good Hope’s Katie Parrish talks 8th grade year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope eighth grader Katie Parrish and she shared a lot about what all she has learned this season and what she enjoys most about competing with this team.
"Last season was my first year...
4th Congressional District Art Competition winners honored
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Winners of theFourth Congressional District Art Competition were honored Monday at a ceremony at the Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Wallace State Community College.
This year, all eight category winners received scholarships to Wallace State. The Best of...
CATA students machine parts for International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students, through NASA’s High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program, machined components for the International Space Station (ISS).
According to NASA HUNCH mentor Bill Gibson, the HUNCH program was started in 2003 and...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie
Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Guthrie was born at the home of her parents, the Reverend A. E. Braswell and Johnnie Blackwelder Braswell in Walter in Cullman County on...
Spotlight on seniors in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gather on the third Monday of each month at the Vinemont Community Center for fellowship and a meal, and on Monday, lunch was sponsored by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
During the Monday program, seniors can also participate in...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 17• criminal trespass-3rd degree; harassment; person; Hickory...
WSCC Sonography program information session set for April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is hosting an online information session on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. The session will allow persons interested in entering the program to learn about the application process, requirements and more.
Wallace State’s...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: ‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Leila Pearl recaps 8th grade season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Eighth grader Leila Pearl was a part of another great cross country season for Cold Springs and she talked about what all she learned during that season and what it was like being around a great group of people.
"I feel like...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy class nears graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April 15, at the CCSO shooting range.
The session started with Lt. Matt Bales explaining K9 units and how the animals are...
Bloomin’ Festival this weekend!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Craft Fair is this Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School. The festival is the school’s largest annual fundraiser.
The Bloomin’...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman handles Pinson Valley on senior night 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host Pinson Valley and celebrated senior night with an 11-1 win over the Lady Indians. The three seniors, Haley Shannon, Olivia Britton and Emma-Claire Wilson were recognized before the game and Wilson ended...
Good Hope’s Arnold lands on 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fifty-two of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
The students were selected for the honor based on their success in...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Motley Grimes
Kathy Marie Motley Grimes, 55, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
She was born Oct. 21, 1967 in Geneva, Alabama to Paul Motley Jr. and Betty Jean Carr Motley.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffery Grimes Jr. and his wife, Jana...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
April 17• theft of property-1st degree; person; 2nd...
Obituary: Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson
Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama to Archie and Ruby Chambers. A 1956 graduate of Fairview High School, she worked at St. Bernard College, Chemstrand, a...
Obituary: BG Wendell Arthur Childs (ret)
Wendell was called home to join his parents Charlie and Myrtle Young Childs, and sisters Beverly Childs Jones and Nell Childs Johnson on April 15, 2023.
He was born at home in Logan, Ala. The family moved to Cullman while he was in grade school....
Elizabeth St. John exhibition opens at Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring paintings by Elizabeth St. John.
While best known as an accomplished equestrian who serves as a Master of the Mooreland Hunt and...
WSCC Big Band Dance set for April 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 21, at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
“We’d like to invite everyone to come and enjoy music from icons like Glen...
Flourish raises $9K-plus at Spring Fling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, a nonprofit dedicated to life coaching and mentorship for individuals with disabilities, was proud to host its first-ever sold-out event Saturday, April 15. Two-hundred ticket holders filed into the Traditions Bank Building downtown, donning their Sunday best to...
City reports 15% revenue increase; Ivey to attend Hwy. 157 dedication
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom at Monday night’s council meeting reported that the City’s general fund revenues have increased by 15% due to increases in sales tax, property tax, business licenses, sanitation fees and financial excise tax.
Folsom also reported that...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point rolls past Fairview 14-4, Bearcats take 21-13 shootout at Madison Academy
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies made the trip over to West Point for some Monday night softball action and it was even after one inning, but it was all West Point the rest of the way and the Lady Warriors ended up...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4 to secure 5th straight county title
BREMEN, Ala. – For the fifth consecutive season, the West Point Warriors are Cullman County Tournament Champions and they had to hold off a late push from Fairview in the final frame of the championship game to secure this year’s county title. The Aggies...
Obituary: Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock
Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock also known as “Granny Brock” went to her heavenly home on April 14 2023 at the age 101. A wife to veterans Charles Lawrence Stricklin and Arthur Charles (AC) Brock, she was truly an angel on earth.
She was...
Obituary: Jesse Elvin McCoy
Funeral service for Jesse Elvin McCoy, age 96, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Randy Sellers officiating; interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Freeman
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Freeman will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Johnson Grove Church. Andy Coffey and Morris Helton will be officiating the funeral service, with Johnny Freeman officiating the graveside service, in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation for the public...
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in Haleyville, Alabama, April 22, 1968, to Roger and Janis Burdge. She worked at Winston Furniture for more than 30 years.
Beth is...
Obituary: Thomas Blake Stevens
Thomas Blake Stevens, age 46, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sep. 30, 1976 in Cullman, Alabama to R. Cleo and Linda Fay Sims Stevens. Blake retired from the Cullman Area Technology...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 13• harassment; CR 397• possession of drug paraphernalia; Danes Ln.• theft of property;...
PREP BASEBALL: State playoffs set to begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The postseason has arrived, and five local teams are preparing to compete in this year’s playoff field. Addison, Hanceville and Cullman will be getting round one started on the road Friday night and the Arabian Knights and the Cold Springs Eagles...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be patient’: Good Hope’s Aubrey Scott recaps 8th eighth grade year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Cross Country and Track & Field season have been successful ones at Good Hope High School this year and eighth grader Aubrey Scott talked about her seasons, what all she learned, and what it was like being around a great...
ALEA: April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The behavior of driving distracted continues to plague our state’s roadways by creating dangerous situations that can easily be avoided by using safe driving practices. In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol...
WSCC Dental Hygiene Clinic hosting open house April 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program will host an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 9-11 a.m. in the Health Science building on the Hanceville campus. The event is open to the public and will provide information about the...
Obituary: Michael Callan, 72
Funeral service for Michael Callan, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Cullman Church of Christ with Steve Cummings officiating; burial at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in Haleyville, Alabama, April 22, 1968, to Roger and Janis Burdge. She worked at Winston Furniture for more than 30 years.
Beth is...
2 ‘plays’ of ‘The Game Plan’ pass Alabama Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two of the four bills in the legislative package coined “The Game Plan” passed the Alabama Senate April 13, 2023, according to the office of Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper. Reed’s office said the bills “address increasing investment in...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Codebreaker’s Secret’ by Sara Ackerman
“The Codebreaker’s Secret” has dual timelines. One takes place in the 1940s and the other in the 1960s. Isobel Cooper is a cryptanalyst during World War II. She works in Washington, D.C., trying to decipher encrypted Japanese messages. The job is tedious and stressful, but she enjoys the work....
ACES: Take care to prevent an invasive species garden takeover
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Beauty can be deceiving, especially in the garden. Invasive species of plants are often pretty or ornamental. Whether homeowners purchase a plant or it shows up like a weed, an invasive species can quickly become a problem. Protect the garden...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Alabama folktales
The collector’s edition of “WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale I set in 1870s Colonial Cullman, was birthed this week. (Signed copies available at Leldon’s in the Cullman Warehouse District by April 25, in time for Mother’s Day gifts.) Saluting the forested hills of north Alabama, it...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope, Fairview, Cold Springs advance on day 1
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament officially began Saturday afternoon at Cold Springs High School and day one was packed with exciting action. Good Hope came from behind late to top Hanceville 8-7 in game one, Fairview handled the Holly Pond...
Obituary: Douglas Wayne Mayfield
Douglas Wayne Mayfield, 66, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 14, 2023. Mr. Mayfield was born in Michigan, to John Hugh and Ruth Naomi Bice Mayfield on June 22, 1956.
Douglas served his country honorably in the United States Army and worked construction as...
Obituary: Letha Sproull Heatherly
Our “Lee Lee” will always remain in our hearts.
Letha was born to Ray and Ellene Sproull in Birmingham Alabama where she grew and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1970. She then married her late husband Larry Heatherly on February 6, 1971 and moved...
R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in 39 counties across Alabama. R.O.S.S., the first completely peer-run program in the state funded by the Alabama Department of Mental...
Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship to have lasting impact on WSCC Dental programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 20 students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College were given $500 scholarships from the Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships to the Class of 2024 cohort will help the students purchase one of two dental...
‘The Wonderful World of Water’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Water Systems of Cullman County on Friday, April 21, will host the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water” at Wallace State Community College. The yearly event is for fourth-grade students and teachers across Cullman County.
The employees of...
CHS to debut ‘Newsies’ April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Performing Arts, including the Cullman High School Theatre Department and Choir, will debut its production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.
Said CHS Theatre Director Wayne Cook, “We are always looking for productions that...
Cullman County’s Haynes Farm named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during the annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program April 13 in Birmingham.
Over 400 attendees gathered as students, families and county committees...
Joshua Howell sworn in as new Hanceville police chief
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting. Howell replaces longtime Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who announced his...
‘He’s the man, you know?’
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) gymnasium Thursday morning as the kids anxiously awaited the arrival of their favorite meteorologist,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman earns 11-4 road win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very quick start at the plate on the way to an 11-4 win. Reese Hopper led the way with six RBIs...
Obituary: Mary Green
Mary Green, 91, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Cullman Regional.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 10:40 a.m., Kilgore-Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11 a.m.,...
Obituary: Danny Steven Nekvasil
Danny Steven Nekvasil, age 76, of Moulton, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 26, 1946, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Frank and Kathryn Nekvasil.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janet Hill and...
Obituary: Luford Harold Farmer
Luford Harold Farmer was born in Cullman, Alabama to Glen and Dura Farmer on July 15, 1941. Harold had three sisters, Glynell Farmer Leathers, Margarett Farmer Bailey, and a stillborn infant sister named Wylodean Farmer.
A 1959 graduate of Fairview High School, Harold went on to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 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 12• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy....
Wallace State Nursing holding information session April 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education will hold an Exploring Nursing at WSSCC Information Session on Monday, April 24, from 2-4 p.m., in the School of Nursing and Center for Science Room 219.
The program is currently accepting applications for...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always keep your head held high’: Holly Pond’s Kalli Ham looks back on freshman season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Freshman Kalli Ham cheered on the Holly Pond varsity team and talked about that experience, plus what she learned, and what it was like cheering with a great group of girls.
"My experience, personally, was really good. I love cheer very...
3 arrested for identity theft, voter fraud in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen on Tuesday announced that his office assisted the U.S. Department of State, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Russellville Police Department with an...
CCCDC hosting Cullman Family Expo happening this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Center.
The event, sponsored by EvaBank and Encore Rehabilitation, aims to assemble...
WSCC Health Information Technology program information session April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces the Health Information Technology program will host an information session Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the programs is invited to attend the meeting in person in Room 208 of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond, Addison collect Thursday night wins
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single to right field on the first pitch, then Ciara Calvert drew a walk. Later on, the Lady Eagles pulled off...
PREP BASEBALL: Russellville takes area series over West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – After falling in a 12-11 nailbiter in the series opener at Russellville Tuesday, West Point returned home on a windy Thursday night to finish the area series. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Warriors couldn’t get their bats going and...
Obituary: Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore
Funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Center Grove Baptist Church with Tim Collier and Jason Vinson officiating; interment in Etha Cemtery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Fuson
Bobby Wayne Fuson, 71, of Addison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Cullman surrounded by his family.
Bobby Wayne Fuson was born in 1951 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He pastored for 36 years and raised his family to know...
