Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After high temperatures postponed last week’s games, the 2023 Cullman County Youth Football season officially kicked off Saturday and there were...
(Updated) Cullman man dies after single-vehicle crash
Updated Nov. 30 at 9:06 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, claimed the life of...
Obituary: Zena Glass Harris
Zena Glass Harris, age 33, of Jasper, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Friday, Sep. 1, 2023 at University Hospital in Birmingham.
She was born June...
Obituary: Dorothy Irene Savage
Funeral service for Dorothy Irene Savage, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glenn Karstaedt
Glenn Karstaedt, 59, of Cullman, Alabama, joined the eternal celebration in Heaven Aug. 30, 2023.
Glenn was born on May 10, 1964, to Ralph and...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Cullman’s Barnett place 1st in Scottsboro, Moulton
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Cold Springs and Cullman both hit the road Saturday morning to compete in this year’s Scottsboro Invitational and Pepsi XC Challenge...
WSCC: From adversity to achievement
Najee Davis' inspiring journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner/operator
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Najee Davis, his time at Wallace State Community College represents a lot...
Cullman recognized for thriving tourism industry
CULLMAN, Ala. – It is no question that Cullman has steadily risen to a prime spot in the must-travel list of the Southeast for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina on the road 50-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to Vina, Alabama for a region matchup with Vina and the Bulldogs returned home with a...
The gift of music
Living Water Services donates 12 keyboards to Good Hope schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Living Water Services made...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Vinemont 39-20
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders on a drizzly Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Raiders...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville topples West Point on the road 29-15
WEST POINT, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip over to West Point for a huge county matchup with the Warriors and big games from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blanks Priceville on the road 35-0
DECATUR, Ala. – After cruising past Columbia in week one, the Fairview Aggies faced their first road test of the season in week two...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs handles Holly Pond 42-7
BREMEN, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos traveled across the county to face the Eagles of Cold Springs Friday night and with the rain...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hackleburg 24-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night after opening up the season with a road win over Maplesville but unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab fends off Brewer 28-13
ARAB, Ala. – After handling Albertville in week one, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night to host Brewer in week two and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 15-13 win at Jasper
JASPER, Ala. – The Bearcats were on the road Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Jasper Vikings, and it was another tight...
Obituary: Ricky Jason Waldrop
Funeral services for Ricky Jason Waldrop, 40, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Randy Paul Calloway
Celebration of Life visitation for Randy Paul Calloway, age 74, of Vinemont, will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 9,...
Obituary: Mitch BeShears
Celebration of Life service for Mitch BeShears, age 64 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 3, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Velvie Jane Perry
Graveside Service for Velvie Jane Perry, age 75, of Cherokee Ridge, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Simcoe Baptist...
Obituary: John Gary Denton
John Gary Denton, age 69, of Addison, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, with his wife, Donna by his side.
He was...
Obituary: James Michael Anthony Reaid
James Michael Anthony Reaid, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home. He was...
Obituary: Donna Sue Jordan
A memorial service for Donna Sue Jordan, 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Labor Day 2023 closings and delays
Government and municipal buildings:
Cullman County Court House- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman City Hall- Monday, Sept. 4
Schools:
Cullman City Schools- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman County Schools- Monday, Sept.4
Sanitation...
PREP CHEER: ‘It is all in God’s hands’: Hanceville’s Kerrigon Moore excited for cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kerrigon Moore and she has had an amazing experience during her first...
Man killed in industrial accident at Cullman Casting Corporation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A man was killed in an industrial accident at Cullman Casting Corporation late Thursday night, Aug. 31. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman Christian earns road win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted a tri-match with Cullman Christian and Dora Thursday night and the Lady Lions returned home with a 2-1 win...
3 local Troy University students study abroad during 2022-23 school year
TROY, Ala. - More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Commission recognizes Duke, Freeman, Townson, King
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30, recognized Commissioners Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. The men were...
PREP GOLF: ‘You have to bring your game every tournament’: West Point’s TB Pendley recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's golf team had a great 2023 season, and, in this interview, junior TB Pendley recapped that season and...
Townson retires; Harrington named library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director following a meeting of the library board Tuesday evening. Sharon Townson,...
7 Cullman County nonprofits receive a combined $51K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives of several nonprofits in Cullman met at The Link of Cullman County’s Gathering Place on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Over...
Obituary: Nicholas Joseph Pisacrita, Jr.
Nicholas Joseph Pisacrita, Jr., 86, of Water Valley Community, formerly of New Rochelle, NY, passed away Aug. 29, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He...
Obituary: Frances Olene DePlachett
Frances Olene DePlachett, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. She was born Oct. 6, 1939. Olene loved her family and...
Obituary: Brian Keith Butler
Funeral service for Brian Keith Butler, 55, of Vinemont will be at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, DAV Chaplain Clarence...
Obituary: Sheila Anne Brown
Sheila Anne Brown, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Sheila was born in Somerville, MA. on March 27, 1952...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Coaches and parents, keep your athletes hydrated in late-summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall nearly one month away, the temperatures of late summer are not letting up anytime soon. Adding that to...
Auburn Sports Network analyst Jason Campbell ‘excited about the opportunity’
AUBURN, Ala. – After providing pregame and halftime coverage for seven seasons, Jason Campbell joins Andy Burcham for a new assignment Saturday in the Jordan-Hare Stadium...
PREP CHEER: ‘It’s brought me out of my shell’: Good Hope’s Decia McClure excited for cheer season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope junior cheerleader Decia McClure has enjoyed her experience on the varsity cheer team so far and has learned...
Labor Day safety tips from CPD, CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Labor Day coming up this weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and the Cullman Police Department want to make sure...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle along U.S. Hwy. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking along U.S. Highway 31 South between Hanceville and Garden City...
Obituary: Michael Fritz Gable
A funeral service for Michael Fritz Gable, 72, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Jeanette Smith-Grund
Funeral service for Jeanette Smith-Grund, 66, of Hanceville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will...
Obituary: Diane Pugh-West
Diane Pugh-West, 74, of Hanceville, Alabama was born Aug. 17, 1949 to Odell and Elime Pugh in Jefferson County, Alabama and gained her new...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Lions drop competitive bout with nationally-ranked Mercer at FCS Kickoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (August 26, 2023) – A competitive game against a nationally-ranked opponent opened the Brent Dearmon era and the United Athletic Conference era...
Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled...
AMCC update: Wagon Trail Med-Serv remains hopeful
CULLMAN, Ala. – More issues have arisen for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), with all members including their staffs receiving subpoenas for possible...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted Good Hope and Cold Springs for a tri-match Monday night and the Lady Raiders...
‘It means everything to us’: 134 players pack course for 3rd annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament was hosted at Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday and 134 players on...
Obituary: Betty Cobb Porter
Betty Cobb Porter, age 84, of Addison, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama. She was born on July 7, 1939...
Obituary: Ruth Marie Willis
We are sad to announce that on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, Ruth Marie Willis, a beloved mother, aunt, and sister, passed away at the...
Obituary: Deborah Marlene Greer
Funeral service for Deborah Marlene Greer, 66, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes
Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes, age 84, of Addison, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was a graduate...
Obituary: Karsten Andrew Ryley Williams
Karsten Andrew Ryley Williams was called home to the Lord at age 22 on Aug, 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Randy G. Phillips
A graveside service for Randy G. Phillips, 65, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Timothy Johnson...
PREP CHEER: ‘Have a positive attitude’: Hanceville’s Millie Brown excited for upcoming cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Millie Brown hasn't been on varsity long, but she has already accomplished so much, and she has definitely...
CCSO detention deputy arrested following marijuana distribution investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, a detention deputy working for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was arrested and charged with...
‘Connecting with Conservation’ highlights funding for state wildlife agencies
How conservation and outdoors recreation are funded throughout the nation is somewhat of a mystery for most people.
In an effort to inform the public...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman Chowchow
The first rule of CULTIVATE CULLMAN CHOWCHOW is: DO NOT talk about how your chowchow recipe is the ultimate. There is no “BEST” recipe...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board met on Friday morning. In attendance were teachers Morgan Johnston and Christy Brock.
Cullman Middle School Principal...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of...
Obituary: Freida Lee Creel
Funeral Service for Freida Lee Creel, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Larry Paul Vondrasek
Larry Paul Vondrasek, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 25, 2023, at the age of 65. Larry was born April 9, 1958, in...
First responders recognized by Hanceville City Council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite a fairly light council meeting agenda, Hanceville City Hall was packed with first responders and their superiors, family and friends...
St. Bernard celebrates feast of patron saint with Mass, procession
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School, nestled on the picturesque 800-acre campus operated by the Benedictine Monks of St. Bernard Abbey, marked a...
Harmony School to receive multiple certifications
Alabama Outdoor Classroom Certification, National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat Certification and Monarch Butterfly Waystation Certification to be awarded Sept. 22
LOGAN, Ala. - On Friday,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek takes season opener at Maplesville 18-12
MAPLESVILLE, Ala. – Meek hit the road Friday night to kick off the 2023 season at Maplesville Friday night and the Tigers returned home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs kicks off season with 20-0 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hit the road to kick off the 2023 season at Curry Friday night and they returned home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener to Clements 45-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Clements Colts Friday night and kicked things off at 8 p.m. due to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Brewer in season opener 23-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs kicked off the 2023 season at Ray Talley Stadium against the Brewer Patriots Friday night and a couple...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops heartbreaker at Falkville 26-20
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont hit the road to kick off the season at Falkville Friday night, but unfortunately early turnovers plagued the Eagles and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in season opener 14-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison welcomed into lovely hot and humid A.G. Hicks Stadium their archrivals from across the Lake, the 2A Winston County Yellow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia 46-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – On a hot and humid Friday night in Fairview, the Columbia Eagles traveled from Huntsville to take on the Fairview Aggies...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point rallies from behind to topple Good Hope 49-32
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders welcomed West Point to James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night for a high-scoring, high-temperature battle and...
Obituary: Helen Rita Taylor
Helen Rita Taylor, 87, of Nauvoo, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 7, 1936, in Rhode Island.
A visitation...
Obituary: Hilda Lee-Nichols
Funeral services for Hilda Lee-Nichols, 81, of Bremen, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Fay Delores Duskin Underwood
Fay Delores Duskin Underwood, 81, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 25, 2023. Delores was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on April...
Obituary: Megnia Joan Terry
Funeral Service for Megnia Joan Terry, age 80, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at Cross Roads Missionary...
Obituary: David Lee Marsh
David Lee Marsh, 60
A memorial gathering for David Lee Marsh, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Never let failure keep you from achieving your goal’: Good Hope’s Mckenzie McDonald excited for sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope sophomore Mckenzie McDonald will be heading into her second year on the varsity cheerleading squad, and she has...
Berlin town council approves FY 2024 budget, prioritizes community projects
BERLIN, Ala. — The Berlin Town Council approved its 2024 fiscal budget on Monday, detailing plans for significant community projects while noting a projected...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab takes season opener over Albertville 34-6
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2023 season at home against Albertville Thursday night and Arab jumped out to a quick...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener to Mars Hill 55-21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats opened up the 2023 season at home on a hot, humid Thursday night against perennial 3A power Mars Hill...
Obituary: Margie Lou Grantham
Graveside Service for Margie Lou Grantham, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Bradley Mills Richie
Bradley Mills Richie, 46, of Cullman, passed away Aug. 23, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov., 23, 1976.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Bernice Lynch Glover
Funeral service for Bernice Lynch Glover, 88, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Michelle Leigh Wade Dean
Michelle Leigh Wade Dean, of Holly Pond, Alabama, met Jesus face to face on Friday morning, Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 46....
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the week: Moses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Moses, an approximately 2-year-old male chocolate lab with a deep brown coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Moses...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Trust the process’: Holly Pond’s Molly Neal recaps junior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Bronco are coming off another solid season on the diamond as they finished runners-up in the...
WSCC Alumni Association offering two holiday themed trips
While Christmas is more than three months away, the Wallace State Alumni Association is getting in the holiday spirit with two trips for the...
‘Good Hope is special, because you’ll always have a friend’: Good Hope’s Raigan Easterwood talks Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Raigan Easterwood had a great time being involved in so many different clubs and learned so much...
