Obituary: Margaret Brown Hale
Margaret Brown Hale, a resident of Cullman, Alabama, was born September 8, 1947, in Barbour County, Alabama. She departed this life on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 75.
A devoted homemaker, loyal wife, and loving mother and grandmother, Ms. Hale dedicated her life...
Obituary: Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd
Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Kathyrine Shannon Shedd of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. with interment at Hopewell Cemetery, officiating will be Richard Roberts. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023...
Obituary: Judy Ann Puckett
Funeral services for Judy Ann Puckett, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Puckett will be on Sunday,...
Obituary: Rebecca (Becke) Arnold
Rebecca (Becke) Arnold, 80, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Visitation is planned for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Daystar Church, Cullman. Her memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the...
WellStone announces mental health hiring event Feb. 10
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mental health and substance abuse remain the no. 1 health concern across the state, yet an ongoing shortage of mental health professionals makes it difficult to meet growing demand. That’s why WellStone is inviting mental health care professionals to “find their...
‘They all deserve to feel special’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie Aggie on Thursday, Feb. 2, when its grand opening and ribbon cutting was held.
The new clothing and personal supply closet...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Richard Zehr, Sr.
Funeral service for Donald "Don" Richard Zehr, Sr., age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Larry Brown and Allan Kuykendall officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Ida Lee Hodge
Ida Lee Hodge, 82, of Arley, passed away Feb. 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1940. Ida was an author, poet, artist, and a quilter. She was a physical therapy assistant and volunteered at a women’s prison. Ida was a marathon...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 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
Feb. 1• criminal trespass-3rd degree; CRMC; Hwy. 157
Feb....
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every minute of it’: Good Hope’s Russell Wooten ready for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders baseball team are preparing to hit the diamond once again and the only senior on this year's team, Russell Wooten, is looking forward to building on his experience from last year this spring.
"I felt that last...
Obituary: Diane Green Williams
Diane Green Williams, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1957, in Missouri to Daniel Clyde Smith and Lucille Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband,...
New website helps locate free COVID-19 testing sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in addition to testing and treatment. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Testing Locator website allows the public to search and locate free COVID-19...
How to prioritize skin health this year, according to UAB experts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - With the joyous but exhausting holiday season in the rearview mirror, the beginning of the year presents a time for reflection and renewal. Daniel Bergman, M.D., an assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology, says prioritizing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits senior night matchups with Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Lane Horton Gymnasium and Hanceville’s Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs faced off against Cold Springs in their final regular season games. In the girls' game, the Lady Bulldogs erased a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Culwell
Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Culwell of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Hanceville. Reverend Lonnie Goodwin will be officiating. Mrs. Culwell will lie in repose at the church on Sunday from 1 p.m....
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brackets for next week’s area tournaments have been released and most of our local teams will tip off their postseason campaigns at home Monday night. On the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders, the Addison Lady Bulldogs, the Cold Springs...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 30• domestic violence; CR 1059• harassment; CR 38• illegal possession of prescription drugs;...
Obituary: Duron Crider
Duron Crider, age 89, of Decatur, until the last six years, passed peacefully from this earth at The Oaks Highland in Bessemer on Jan. 30, 2023. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m., Hanceville Funeral Home with Visitation 12 p.m. –...
Obituary: Margaret Geraldine Smith
Funeral Service for Margaret Geraldine Smith, age 84, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb....
Obituary: William Joseph Speer
Memorial service for William Joseph Speer, age 61, of Hanceville, will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Sparks
Robert Eugene Sparks, 42, of Falkville, passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, at Decatur General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1980, to Norman Dean Sparks & Cordelia Cook. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sparks...
To bee or not to bee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bees and other pollinators are integral to our ecosystem and food supply. Whether keeping bees as a hobby or for profit, several upcoming opportunities are available through the Cullman office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES).
“Keeping bees is a hobby...
Cullman Regional welcomes neurologist, sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Kenneth Murray, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Murray received his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and his graduate medical degree from State University of New York...
‘The grief just comes in waves’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new grief support group, “Broken Parents: Healing Through the Loss of a Child,” will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Cullman. Organized by Brandie Johnson, the group will meet at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce from 6-8 p.m.
“I wake...
Albertville man killed in crash
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. – An Albertville man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Arturo F. Orozco, 34.
Orozco was fatally injured when the 2006 Honda Civic he was driving collided head-on...
Obituary: Cora Dean Wigginton
Cora Dean Wigginton, of Vinemont, passed away Jan. 31, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born April 28, 1930 to Cicero and Margaret Denton Taylor. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services are Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 2 p.m.at...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentNo incidents reported.
ArrestsJan. 31Westmoreland, Terena N.; 38• FTA-...
Obituary: Billie Alston Gardner
Billie Alston Gardner, 93, of Pell City, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at The Villages at Cook Springs in Pell City.
Billie was born on April 10, 1929 in Houston, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held at Alston Family...
North Alabama Agriplex brings the love in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex continues to bring educational and exciting classes to naturalists of all ages. In February, classes will cover an array of subjects, from woodworking to beekeeping.
Feb. 2
Heritage Homeschool Secondary – Be a Field Biologist
Noon-2 p.m.
$10 per child, $20...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects senior night wins over West Point
BREMEN, Ala. – It was Senior Night inside Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Tuesday night and the Eagles and Lady Eagles both celebrated with wins over West Point in their final home games of the regular season. A big second half...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Susan Moore 74-68, Lady Raiders suffer 1st loss of season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. –The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night after competing in last week’s Cullman County Tournament and they celebrated senior night with a pair of matchups against Susan Moore. The Lady Raiders dropped to...
Heroin, meth discovered during separate traffic stops leads to trafficking charges
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies had a busy few days, resulting in four drug trafficking charges following two separate traffic stops.
According to the CCSO, on Jan. 26, investigators conducted a traffic stop on County Road 568. Once stopped, the driver...
Obituary: Leo Dennis Almond
Mr. Leo Dennis Almond, age 66, of Cullman, AL. formerly of Montgomery AL. died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Leo Almond Jr. (Laura); daughter, Christina Almond Allen; sisters: Patricia Steele and Cathy Counts; and five grandchildren: Heather, Olivia and McKayla...
Obituary: Glenda Merle Cook
Glenda Merle Cook, 62, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1960.
She is survived by her son, Jason (Jennifer) Cook; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cook, Kaigen Simmons and Kayleigh Simmons; great-grandchild, Kennedy Stewart; brother,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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 DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 26• duty upon striking fixtures on highway;...
The Stampin’ Elephant opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Located on Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville, The Stampin’ Elephant opened its doors with grandeur and grace on Friday, Jan. 27. The craft studio and specialized gift shop is the creation of Michelle Woosley, and with the help of her husband...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits senior night matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night inside Joe Shults Gymnasium as Fairview took on Priceville and the Aggies ended up splitting their games with the Bulldogs. In the varsity girls' game, Fairview ended up fell Priceville 70-31 and in the boys’ game, the...
Obituary: K. Jade Burks
Funeral service for K. Jade Burks, age 21, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Clint Lee officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: James Wendell West
James Wendell West earned his wings on Jan. 29, 2023. He was born Nov. 22, 1940 to JC and Alma West. Jim was married to his loving wife Rose for 35 years where they resided in Cullman. Jim was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Merrill James Wallace
A memorial service for Merrill James Wallace, 52, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Cullman. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Dr. Tom Richter will officiate...
Obituary: Harold Hargrove Stinnett
A graveside service for Harold Hargrove Stinnett of Blountsville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Bo Garrison will be officiating the service.
Mr. Stinnett was born on February 23, 1954 in Marshall County, Tennessee to Herman McKinley Stinnett...
Obituary: Arthur “Buck” Eddleman
Funeral service for Arthur "Buck" Eddleman, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with John McKoy and Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in Mission Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 27• harassment; CR 1371• Violation of Protection Order; Hwy. 91• domestic violence; Hwy....
Obituary: Alton Glynn Harbison
Alton Glynn Harbison, 74, of Arley, passed away January 29, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 10, 1948 in Alabama.
Visitation will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. with funeral services...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.
Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Phillip Wayne Coggins
Phillip Wayne Coggins, age 67, of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 4, 1955, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Walter Frank Coggins Jr. and Audrey Nadine Coggins.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Black
A graveside service for Larry Wayne Black, 72, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Center Grove Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Roger Hood will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Black family.
Mr. Black was born Aug. 2, 1950,...
Alabama State Parks’ Mitchum named Enforcement Officer of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - District Park Ranger Pete Mitchum, with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division, was told to wear his Class A uniform to work recently, and he didn’t know why. He complied and found out that Alabama Conservation...
Nail proclaims International Clergy Week in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Maylor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council, during its last meeting in January, voted to proclaim the first full week of February International Clergy Week in Hanceville. Leading the city in the celebration of Cullman County clergy is the Hanceville...
Ivey issues executive order aimed at promoting transparency in state government
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order 734, “Promoting Transparency in State Government Through Enhanced Accessibility to Public Records,” that, according to her office, delivers on her “inaugural commitment to ensure state government works with even greater efficiency, accountability and...
County commission rejects bid for HVAC upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a brief special-called meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, the Cullman County Commission voted to reject the sole bid for Cullman County Courthouse HVAC upgrades and attempt to negotiate the price at the recommendation of JMR+H Architecture Vice President of Operations...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Obituary: Robert August Teichmiller
Robert August Teichmiller, of Hanceville, passed away Jan. 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in Cullman on Dec. 22, 1927 to Aug. Herman and Gertrude King Teichmiller.
Funeral services for Mr. Teichmiller are Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 11 a.m. at...
Henderson wins award at Distinguished Young Women of Alabama event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW), formerly known as America's Junior Miss, is a national nonprofit organization that provides scholarship opportunities to high school senior girls. The 2023 DYW of Alabama program was held last week in Montgomery, where 2023 Distinguished Young Woman...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville takes 64-63 OT thriller over Good Hope to win county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We capped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with the varsity boys’ finals and it was another good one between Good Hope and Hanceville. The regular season matchup between the Raiders and Bulldogs went down to the wire and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders capture back to back county crowns with 65-29 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs, both the top-ranked teams in their respective classifications, clashed in Saturday night’s first varsity championship game and the Lady Raiders left no doubt in a convincing, 65-29 win over the Lady Eagles. With the win, Good...
Obituary: Claudia Laverne Smitherman
Claudia Laverne Smitherman, age 80, of Arley, passed away Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1942 in Slaton, Texas.
Private services will be held on a later date.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Stacy Patton (Danny); sons, Lynn Smitherman and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Pace’s buzzer-beater leads Fairview 40-37 championship win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second championship game from the Cullman County Tournament Saturday afternoon was another JV matchup and this one featured the West Point Warriors and the Aggies of Fairview. The Aggies led by 10 at halftime but the Warriors stormed back in...
Obituary: Wanda Kay Witcher
A memorial service for Wanda Kay Witcher, 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan., 2023 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness on Eva Road, with Kevin Rutherford officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Witcher family.
Mrs. Witcher passed away...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond downs Fairview 38-29 to claim county title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off the first of our four county championship games at the Cullman County Tournament Saturday with the JV Girls title match between Holly Pond and Fairview and after toppling top-seeded Good Hope on Thursday, the Lady Broncos downed Fairview...
CCSO weekly arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last week, including:
Thursday, Jan. 19
Deputies served a warrant on Marlan Odell Phillips, 32, of Florence. Phillips is currently incarcerated in the Cullman County Detention Center.
The warrant stemmed from an incident...
2 Birmingham residents charged with drug trafficking in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two people from Birmingham were arrested in Cullman County on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and both are facing three counts of drug trafficking.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Jan. 24, deputies attempted to conduct a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over St. Bernard
ADDISON, Ala. -- It was Senior Night at Addison on Friday, as they hosted the men and women's teams from Saint Bernard, and it turned out very well for the two home teams. St. Bernard's girls' team, populated by mainly underclassman, was handled 61-27...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville edges Holly Pond in 57-50 thriller to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured their place in Saturday’s county championship game with a win over Fairview Friday night and Holly Pond and Hanceville battled it out in our second game of the night to see who would be facing them....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders fend off Fairview 70-64, advance to county championship game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Both spots in this year’s County Championship Game were up for grabs Friday night and the Good Hope Raiders claimed the first one after fending off Fairview in a back and forth, 70-64 thriller. With the win, the defending champs have...
Obituary: Jacqulyn Wix Graveman
Jacqulyn Wix Graveman, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Jacqulyn is survived by her daughters, Jo-Ann Evans (Paul) and Joyce Shannon (Joe), her sons, Kenneth Graveman (Brenda) and Terry Graveman and her brothers, Gary Wix (Laverne) and Douglas Wix...
Obituary: Steven John Whitman
Steven John Whitman, age 61, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Steven was born on Sept. 25, 1961 in Delaware.
No services are planned at this time.
Steven is survived by his wife, Katherine Whitman; son, John Bishop and wife...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 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
Jan. 25• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Marshall sues Biden Administration to stop ‘unlawful new immigration program’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office on Tuesday announced that Marshall has joined a multistate coalition suing the Biden Administration over a new Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) program that “unlawfully invites hundreds of thousands of aliens into our country.” Marshall’s Office...
TVA asks for comments on proposed transmission project in Arab
ARAB, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking for public input on proposed transmission system improvements to prepare for growth and increase power reliability in the Arab area of Marshall and Morgan counties.
TVA proposes to invest about $6.3 million to build a...
Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Feb. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman EMS will host its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman VFW. All proceeds will benefit PTSD treatments for veterans.
The cook-off is open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMA and...
Summer Food Service Program sponsor signup begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Many families depend on school meals to provide nourishment to their children during the school year. At the culmination of the school year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) fills the “nutrition gap” by way...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs punches ticket to county finals with 49-45 win over Fairview, West collects 700th win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament Thursday night was another varsity girls semifinal matchup. Cold Springs squared off against Fairview with a spot in the county title game on the line and after a slow start for both teams in...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders advance to county finals with 72-38 win over West Point
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity matchup at the Cullman County Tournament featured the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the West Point Lady Warriors. West Point battled for four quarters but was overwhelmed by the Lady Raiders and Good Hope punched its...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond knocks off Good Hope 35-26 to advance to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first Cullman County Tournament matchup was a JV Girls semifinal battle between the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond and the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders. The Lady Broncos got off to a fast start and the Lady Raiders didn’t...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 23• assault; CR 1344• harassment; CR 1356• burglary; CR 1518• criminal mischief; CR...
Obituary: John Anthony “Tony” Easterwood
John Anthony “Tony” Easterwood, 41, of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born December 19, 1981. Tony graduated from Cullman High School and Auburn University. He was a member of Daystar Church.
Tony is survived by his wife, Meredith Ingram Easterwood;...
Obituary: Theresa Ann Speakman
On Oct. 27, 1957, Jessie Mae and Claude Joe Morris welcomed the most precious little baby girl into the world. But, from the moment she was born, everyone knew she wasn't a typical girl. She was perfect from day one.
Theresa Ann Speakman grew up...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made numerous arrests recently, including:
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Deputies arrested Derrick Lynn Vincent, 35, of Cullman, on warrants for cruelty to animals, unlawful possession of methamphetamine (failure to appear) and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (failure...
Cullman City Council introduced to new CHS coach
CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday met Cullman High School’s (CHS’) new varsity football head coach Danny Stiff. Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff provided an overview of Stiff’s resume, which includes coaching stints at Hoover High School, the University of...
Around town with Cullman County seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Two stops at Cullman County senior centers on Tuesday gave a bird’s eye view of why our community is special – we care for each other. Whether it be at the Colony Senior Center, where First Federal Mortgage Branch Manager...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos roll past Vinemont 61-49, advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second Cullman County Tournament contest Wednesday night was another varsity matchup and this time it was the Holly Pond Broncos squaring off against the Vinemont Eagles. The first quarter featured seven lead changes, but Holly Pond began to take control...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to semifinals with 52-33 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first matchup of our Wednesday night doubleheader was an opening round battle between the West Point Lady Warriors and the Vinemont Lady Eagles. Points were hard to come by in the first half, but the Lady Warriors were able to...
Obituary: Thelma Rowena Mixon Aldridge
Thelma Rowena Mixon Aldridge passed away on Jan. 24, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Hanceville on April 13, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Raymond Aldridge, daughter: Shelaine Gilliland, granddaughter: Amber Gilliland and sister: Gayle...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 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
Jan. 24• criminal trespass-3rd degree; Southern Cash Solutions;...
Obituary: Esther Frances Manous
Funeral service for Esther Frances Manous, age 86, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charles Crawford officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Pitts
Daniel Joseph Pitts, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Princeton Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama.
He is survived by his daughters, Yelonda (Heath) Massey and Kelly (Chris) Speegle; sister, Darlene (Randy) Pate; brothers, Carlton...
Staff member killed at Mortimer Jordan High School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The superintendent says a staff member was killed Wednesday morning at Mortimer Jordan High School. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says it was called just before 7:30 a.m.
The superintendent says it was an incident in the parking lot involving a...
Chamber Leadership 2023 explores quality of life
CULLMAN, Ala. – In their monthly tour of Cullman County, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership 2023 class were introduced to local agencies and locations that add to the community’s quality of life.
Agile Leadership Coach Melanie Maddox of M2C2 Solutions kicked...
United Way to host communitywide food drive Feb. 6-11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host a communitywide food drive to benefit all food banks, pantries and feeding ministries in Cullman County from Feb. 6-11, 2023. Donations can be dropped off at various locations across Cullman County; there will...
2023 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show coming Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4, p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College.
The...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Hanceville handles Cold Springs 67-28, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville and Cold Springs clashed in Tuesday’s nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament and the Bulldogs led wire to wire on their way to an impressive, 67-28 win over the Eagles. With the win, Hanceville advances to the varsity boys’ semifinals...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to semifinals with 53-31 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our first varsity battle at the Cullman County Tournament Tuesday night featured the Fairview Lady Aggies and the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond. After a tight first half, the Lady Aggies outscored Holly Pond 18-8 in the third quarter to begin...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point edges Good Hope in 37-36 thriller to advance to finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Tuesday night’s Cullman County Tournament action with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between West Point and Good Hope and it did not disappoint. After 15 lead changes and five ties over the course of four quarters, the Warriors...
Obituary: Esther Frances Manous
Funeral service for Esther Frances Manous, age 86, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charles Crawford officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Gentry inauguration draws crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matt Gentry was sworn into his third term as Cullman County sheriff Saturday, Jan. 21, at Cotton Creek Warehouse in downtown Cullman. With his wife, Susie, and sons, William and Walker, next to him, Gentry was administered the oath of office...
Obituary: Mamie Ruth Humphrey
Mamie Ruth Humphrey, 85, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1937 to Homer and Dora Pike of Fairview. Mamie was the most amazing Mom, Nana, sister and wife. She loved the Lord and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 24, 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
Jan. 18• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
ALEA: ‘You Do Have a Choice’ National Passenger Safety Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger.
That’s why the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview pulls away to top West Point 65-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies squared off against the West Point Warriors in Monday’s nightcap at the Cullman County Tournament and after battling it out for three tight quarters, the Aggies were able to take control of the momentum in the fourth and...
