‘Follow in the Lord’s path’: Good Hope’s Caitlin Nisley talks 8th grade year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last year’s track and cross country season was another good one for Good Hope and eighth grader Caitlin Nisley talked about what all she learned during that season and what it was like being a part of a great team.
"Last...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Middleton
Nancy Carol Middleton, age 81, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home and is now resting in the hands of Jesus. She was born on Nov. 9, 1941 to her parents Fred Connell and Pearly Gill.
Those left...
Obituary: Wayne Widner
Funeral services for Wayne Widner, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will take place at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday,...
Obituary: Larry Daniel Farr
Larry Daniel Farr, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 78. Mr. Farr was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to Moses Daniel and Della Velva Bright Farr on March 15, 1945.
Mr. Farr served his country honorably in the...
Town of Colony in disagreement about historical cemetery marker
COLONY, Ala. – Colony's only cemetery, a resting place of rich history in our county, was placed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on April 9, 2021, due to research gathered by Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander. At the time it was granted a position...
CMS teacher in Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ for Teacher of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as a teacher at Cullman Middle School has made the cut in Alabama’s “Sweet 16” to select the state’s Teacher of...
100-plus players compete at Links for Literacy Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came out on a beautiful day to compete and support a great cause. The tournament helps fund several of The Link’s...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview shuts out Cold Springs on the road 5-0, Monday scoring recap
Fairview 5 - Cold Springs 0 (Softball)
Fairview jumped out to a quick lead to start out the game. A pair of singles and a hit by pitch loaded up the bases with no outs for Ayda Payne, who lined a two-run double to center...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Good Hope, Cold Springs collect county championships
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Monday and two new county champions were crowned. The Cold Springs Eagles reclaimed the top prize in the boys’ division and on the girls’ side, the...
Obituary: SFC Kermit Martin Ivey
Graveside service for SFC Kermit Martin Ivey, age 86, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Wanda Arlene David
The funeral service for Wanda Arlene David, 59, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Northside Baptist Church, Addison, Alabama. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. A visitation will...
Obituary: Bertha Mae Harris
Bertha Mae Harris, 60, of Cullman, entered into rest on April 5, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Bertha was born on June 24, 1960 in Cullman.
No services are planned at this time.
Bertha is survived by her daughter, Sheila Kemp...
Obituary: Jimmie Clifford McCroy
Jimmie Clifford McCroy, age 75, of Warrior, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Cullman Alabama. He was born in Cullman to Lee Clifford and Dorothy Frances Graves McCroy. He is preceded in death by his father and sister: Nancy Frances Carden....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 6• domestic violence; CR 62• violation of protection order; CR 1030• theft of...
WSCC Paralegal program earns American Bar Association approval
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of Delegates of the American Bar Association (ABA), acting on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Paralegals, granted approval to...
City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools campuses on Thursday were placed on heightened awareness due to perceived threats.
According to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, there were two incidents.
The first was a Snapchat video from 2018 that resurfaced across 17 states Thursday morning. He...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Hard work pays off in the long run’: Holly Pond’s Madison Butts recaps 8th grade season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season was another successful one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They ended up winning in the Sub-Regional round and made a trip to the Sweet 16 at the Northwest Regional. Eighth grader Madison Butts talked about that...
‘Down by the Riverside’ set for April 13-15 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “Down by the Riverside: The Roots of Gospel Music,” Thursday-Saturday, April 13-15 at 7 p.m. each night in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre of the Garlan Gudger Student Center.
“Down by...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of most of the county’s residents. It was both the joyful day of resurrection on the Christian church calendar, and the...
WSCC advisor can identify with students she counsels
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace State Community College’s Center for Student Success, sits across her desk from an incoming or current student, she can identify...
Files from yesteryear 1916, 1930
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney Morrow, of Birmingham, spent Sunday in Cullman as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Bess Morrow.
In the November 1916 election,...
Faith: Feast of Divine Mercy
All are invited to attend the annual Feast of Divine Mercy services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at 2:30 p.m. This religious event celebrates Jesus' offering His mercy, powerful graces and love freely to His followers, as told...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name implies, the focus of the shop includes a wide variety of crystal tumbles and towers, dried herbs and resins, a...
Celebration of Nursing: WSCC event to include continuing education opportunity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education’s upcoming Celebration of Nursing event will offer attendees the chance to earn a continuing education contact hour while celebrating nurses and the nursing profession.
“We are extremely glad to be able to offer...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event honored Teachers of the Year, as well as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2023 Distinguished Service Award winners.
“On behalf...
‘Lift others up’: Good Hope’s Sammie Johns recaps 1st year on varsity
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Sammie Johns cheered up on varsity for the first time as an eighth grader last season and she talked about that experience, plus learning so much from a great group of girls.
"The experience was definitely amazing. At...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 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 6• harassment; person• criminal trespass-3rd degree; Wal-Mart;...
Obituary: James “Junior” Wayne Miller Jr.
Funeral Service for James "Junior" Wayne Miller Jr., age 60, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Bro. G.T. Robertson officiating; burial at Holly Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Fortner
Teresa Ann Fortner, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 56. Mrs. Fortner was born on July 4, 1966, in Marshall County, Alabama, to Paul Edward and Dorothy May Pitts Pruett.
Teresa is preceded in death by...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Keep going forward’: Hanceville’s Noah Jones talks junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs are coming off another special season. They finished 21-7, collected their first county title since 2016 and made a trip to the Sweet 16. Junior Noah Jones talked about that season, what he learned, and what it was...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This session focused on educating participants on patrol.
Captain Ricky Blackwood started the session by telling the group about Project Lifesaver, a...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 22nd straight postseason berth with 4-1 win over Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to finish the area series with the Trojans and Cullman clinched its 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with a 4-1 win in...
Obituary: Fred Wilburn Bussey
Funeral services for Fred Wilburn Bussey of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church in Cullman. Reverends Matt Smith and Sam Hollis will officiate. Burial will take place following the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation...
Obituary: Diane Hamrick
Diane Hamrick, 65, of Hanceville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hamrick family.
Mrs. Hamrick was born Feb. 25, 1958 to Henry Lee and Sylvia Marie Nelson Turner. She was a substitute teacher for over...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 3• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1129• assault; Hwy. 31•...
BSC to remain open after Board of Trustees vote
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Birmingham-Southern College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday evening to keep the College open.
“The Board of Trustees has made the informed and thoughtful decision to keep Birmingham-Southern open,” said the Rev. Keith D. Thompson ‘83, chair of the Board. “We have...
PREP SPORTS: Meek’s Miller, Hutchins, Webster announce college commitments
ARLEY, Ala. — Thursday morning was a special one at Meek High School. Three Tiger athletes were joined by family and friends in the library as they each committed to new destinations at the next level to continue their academic and athletic careers. Meek...
Meeting sparks dialog between Baileyton seniors, town council
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Town Hall on Monday night was packed with young and old alike in support of area seniors. Several speakers were on the agenda to address the town council and gain understanding of the Town’s recent decisions regarding the use of...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This season was one I’ll never forget’: Holly Pond’s Kollin Brown recaps junior year
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season saw Holly Pond have one of their best seasons that they've had in a long time as they collected over 20 wins, won their area, and hosted their Sub-Regional game. Junior Kollin Brown recapped that season and talked...
Obituary: Zemon “Dexter” Brannon
Zemon “Dexter” Brannon, 79, of Addison, passed away April 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born December 26, 1943 in Addison, Alabama. As a young man he was employed by his father in the first chicken houses in Winston County. He worked for many...
Obituary: Barry Wane DeMonia
Graveside service for Barry Wane DeMonia, 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023 at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeMonia family.
Barry passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Elsie Jane Moore
Funeral service for Elsie Jane Moore, age 96, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jimmie Moore and Chris Moore officiating; burial at Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m....
Obituary: Charles Eskell Herndon
Mr. Charles Eskell Herndon passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama after 93 years of living life to the fullest. He was born on Oct. 25, 1929 in Welti, Alabama, to Claude Lee Herndon and Carrie...
Obituary: Amelia Ann Harris Richardson
Amelia Ann Harris Richardson, age 82, of Double Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Amelia was born on December 3, 1940 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 1 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 3• assault-3rd degree; person; 3rd Ave. SW
April...
Haithcock, Lemahieu named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan Haithcock was recognized days after she led the Wallace State women’s golf team to an ACCC title. Haithcock, a freshman...
Alabamians reminded to call 811 before digging
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With warmer weather and signs of spring in sight, April serves as the perfect reminder for Alabama homeowners to call 811 when planning outdoor projects involving digging.
Recognizing April as 811 Safe Digging Month, the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) recommends using...
CCCDC gets new signage thanks to persistent moms, Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) now has a metal fence, a reduced speed zone and flashing school zone signage, thanks to the persistence of parents and the collaboration of Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Sen. Garlan...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Holly Pond 14-8 to capture 9th consecutive county crown
VINEMONT, Ala. – After topping Vinemont and Good Hope Monday night to secure a spot in the county title game, the West Point Lady Warriors squared off against Holly Pond Tuesday night with this year’s county championship on the line. The Lady Broncos jumped...
Obituary: Judy Inez Guthrie
Judy Inez Guthrie, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Judy was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 23, 1949. She is preceded in death by her husband: William Eugene Guthrie, mother: Evelyn Powe, sister: Regina Powe and her father.
Funeral...
Obituary: Thomas Sherrill
Thomas Sherrill Cook, 58, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 31, 1965 to Alfred “Pete” Cook and Peggy Ann Tyson Cook.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Cook; daughters, Nikki (Phillip) Johnson, Teshia (Dakota)...
Spreading the STEM message
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach to Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level — and system leaders recently had a chance to...
Obituary: Scott Onie Miller
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Onie Miller, 49, announces his passing which occurred on March 31, 2023.
Visitation and Memorial service will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation begins at 3:30 p.m. followed by...
Obituary: Melba Ann Purvis
Funeral service for Melba Ann Purvis will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Heath Riggs will officiate the service. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday at Hanceville Funeral Home.
She was...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 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
March 30• menacing; person; CR 490
April 3• criminal...
Holy Week at Sacred Heart
Below is the calendar of events for Holy Week, April 4 through Easter Sunday, April 9, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in downtown Cullman. All services are open to the public, regardless of faith affiliation.
Tuesday, April 4
Two Masses, 6:30 a.m. and noonConfessions...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to title game, day 1 scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and day one was packed with action. The defending champion West Point Lady Warriors played their way back to Tuesday’s county championship game with wins...
Holy Week at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins leading the way.
Participants met on the steps of the Cullman County Museum, where Sullins opened the tour with a speech...
Obituary: Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell
Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell, age 79, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 13, 1944 to Amos and Lillian Rowell. Bob served as a Fireman and emergency personnel with the Haleyville Fire...
Obituary: Leslie Ellis Brinson
Leslie Ellis Brinson, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Jonathan Brinson and Christopher Brinson; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at...
Obituary: Hilda Mullins
Hilda Mullins, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
A celebration of life visitation for Hilda will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. Following the celebration of life visitation will be a graveside service...
Obituary: Nan Shirley Auston
Nan Shirley Auston died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Cullman, Alabama, after a long illness that she battled bravely until the end. Nan was surrounded by her family during her last weeks, enjoying many stories and laughs. She was 74.
Born on August 26,...
Obituary: Leslie Ellis Brinson
Leslie Ellis Brinson, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Jonathan Brinson and Christopher Brinson; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at...
Obituary: Shirley Brown McSwain
Shirley Brown McSwain, 73, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born January 21, 1950.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 30• possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 565• permitting dogs to run at large;...
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed April Parkinson’s Awareness Month across Alabama. It is estimated that more than 16,000 people are living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Alabama, with more than 800 diagnosed every year, according to the Michael J....
Obituary: Edward Willie Grimmett (updated)
Funeral service for Edward Willie Grimmett, 81, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Kinney Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Jethro Stevie Harbison (updated)
Funeral service for Jethro Stevie Harbison, 81, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Cullman. The visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church. Rev, Eric Martin will officiate...
Alabama Extension’s commitment to sustaining for the future
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Predicting the future is never an easy task, and making decisions for the days and years ahead can be simply paralyzing for many people because of uncertainty. This holds true for the sustainability and protection of the Earth’s resources. To...
Obituary: Patricia Pearson Goens
Funeral service for Patricia Pearson Goens, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Bread of Life Church in Holly Pond with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from 5:30...
Wallace State announces winners of intramural pickleball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official season of intramural pickleball play.
“The students had a great time playing the games all season and meeting new friends,” said...
The sweet goodness of J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – At 30 County Road 260 in Cullman County, some of the Southeast’s most delicious strawberries and other fruits and vegetables are grown at J. Calvert Farms. The family farm was established in 1998 by Jeremy Calvert, who began farming while still...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when I was back among the flowering fruit trees and fiddlehead ferns of the Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake in Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point collects wins over Brighton, D.A.R at Bob Jones Tournament
MADISON, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to compete at this year’s Bob Jones Tournament on Saturday and collected a 13-8 win over DAR to get things started. They dropped their next game to Boyd Buchanan 7-0 but bounced back and took care of...
Obituary: Nancy Love
Nancy Love, 73, of Cullman, entered into rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home.
Love was born on December 27, 1949 Honolulu, Hawaii. She proudly served her country for three years in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. She was a...
Obituary: Jerry Ronald Heatherly
Jerry Ronald Heatherly, 78, left this world March 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 16,1945 in Cullman to Dora Johnson Heatherly and Mack Heatherly. He was their fifth of six sons.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four of...
Stone Bridge Farms to host Easter weekend gospel music extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel music-filled Easter “Resurrection Celebration.” The event, titled “He’s Alive,” is scheduled for the weekend of April 8-9, 2023, and promises...
‘Your deputies and officers will do everything to protect our children’
Nassetta, Gentry speak in wake of Nashville school tragedy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions are high following the March 27 school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. Three 9-year-old students and three faculty and staff members were killed in the attack, which left people across...
Ivey says 2022 economic development projects generated $10.1B in new capital investment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that economic development activity in Alabama generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment during 2022, a new annual record and another indicator of strength in the state’s economy.
Governor Ivey said the 2022 Alabama Economic Development...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville tops Vinemont, Falkville at home
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Vinemont and Falkville Thursday afternoon and the Bulldogs collected wins over both the Eagles and the Blue Devils. A big fourth inning by the Bulldogs helped them pull ahead of Vinemont on the way to a 7-6 win and both local...
CPRST announces new bid process for Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the wild success of last year's Dinner on First event - 400 tickets selling out in just 14 hours - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) recently announced a major change to the way tickets can be purchased...
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café to open May 22
Restaurant will be located in historic Klein’s Dairy Products Building in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents will soon be able to enjoy healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern flare as Taziki's Mediterranean Café prepares to open its doors May 22. Taziki’s Founder Keith...
Obituary: Chessi Johanna Waddell
Funeral service for Chessi Johanna Waddell, 47, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Fellowship Cemetery. Rev. Malcolm Carter II will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on...
Community storm shelters to open during severe weather events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
Obituary: Wondlas Mark Givens
Funeral service for Wondlas Mark Givens, age 59, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tony Hyde officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Wenfred “Went” Gunter
James Wenfred “Went” Gunter, 88, of Double Springs, passed away March 30, 2023 at his residence.
Went was born Jan. 18, 1935 in Winston County, Alabama. He was a member of Pleasant Hill No. 2 Baptist Church in Double Springs for 50 years,
Visitation will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsMarch 29• theft of property-1st degree; person; cashMarch...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Put the team first’: Good Hope’s Weston Hancock recaps junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders are coming off another fantastic season as they finished with a 21-9 record. Junior Weston Hancock talked about that season and what he learned, what it's been like playing with this team so far, and what...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont, Hanceville split doubleheader; Cold Springs edges Holly Pond 3-2
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Hanceville took a short trip over to Vinemont to face the Eagles in a Friday afternoon doubleheader and the two squads split both games. Elsewhere in the county, Cold Springs edged the Holly Pond Broncos 3-2.
Hanceville 16 - Vinemont 4 (Baseball) (Game One)
Hanceville...
Obituary: Jimmie “Pee-Wee” Ryan
Funeral services for Jimmie “Pee-Wee” Ryan of Cullman will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Larry Duke will be officiating the service. Visitation for the public will be from...
Obituary: Ralph Junior Hooper
Ralph Junior Hooper, 74, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on March 29, 2023. Mr. Hooper was born to Arbell and Maggie Thomas Hooper on April 18, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Mr. Hooper enjoyed working on cars and he adored his dogs.
Junior is preceded...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 27• domestic violence; CR 747• harassment; Industrial Park Rd.• domestic violence; CR 1212•...
Links for Literacy Golf Tournament returns April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s sixth annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament is set for Monday, April 10, at Terri Pines Golf Course. The event has been a critical fundraising opportunity for The Link's educational programs since its inception in 2018.
"We...
HPD, ALEA statements on fallen HPD Officer Garrett Crumby, injured Officer Albert Morin
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, who made the ultimate sacrifice following a shooting Tuesday, March 28. Officer Albert Morin, 34, remains in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital, but is expected to survive.
Crumby...
St. Bernard’s Sr. Gianna Casino awarded Outstanding Graduate Research Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 28, the Institute of the Psychological Sciences awarded St. Bernard Preparatory Religion Instructor Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, an Outstanding Graduate Research Award for her research brief on trauma, resilience and the neurobiological effects of virtue. The award presentation took...
WSCC Alumni Association trips offer entertainment galore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy a day of music and more.
Seats remain for the Alumni Association’s May 16 trip to Nashville for a cruise down...
UAB Blazers set to face North Texas in NIT Title Game
LAS VEGAS - UAB men's basketball (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) will look to capture the program's first NIT crown on Thursday against a familiar foe in North Texas (30-7, 16-4 C-USA). Tipoff is set for 8:40 p.m. CT.SERIES HISTORY UAB will face off the Mean Green for...
Obituary: Carolton Wayne Hyatt
Carolton Wayne Hyatt, 82, of Arley, passed away March 28, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 2, 1941 in Arley.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison. Funeral services will...
