PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 10-6 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road Tuesday night for a county battle at Vinemont and the Raiders returned home with a nice win over the Eagles. Good Hope plated four runs in the second to take an early lead and added runs...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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
March 1• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy....
Obituary: Brent Pearl
Funeral services for Brent Pearl of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Reverend Junior Garmin will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: Regina Ann Thompson
Regina Ann Thompson, age 68, of Weaver, Alabama, formerly of Cullman Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Regina was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug. 26, 1954 to Lilborn Thomas "L.T." and Ethel Marie Sanders Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by...
Reminder: Library hosting Teen Tech Week event today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Teen Tech Week: 3Doodlers 3D Printing Pens today, Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. This is a one-hour program for teens in which they can create a 3D design using a special 3D printing...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Never stop pushing’: Holly Pond’s Maggie Nail ready for freshman season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2023 softball season is underway for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos and they’re looking to make yet another trip to Regionals. They finished with a 14-13 record last season and were the runner-up in the county and area tournaments...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
CULLMAN, Ala. – To ensure compliance with the EPA's environmental regulations concerning inert landfills, beginning this week the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves or other green waste materials bagged in non-biodegradable plastic bags. Residents who bag their waste materials (grass, leaves,...
Cullman EC awarded $4.58M Broadband Accessibility Fund grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas of Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced the grants Friday.
One of those grants – $4.58 million – was awarded to...
Cullman County Commission gives $200K toward Agriplex community hub
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its February meeting, the Cullman County Commission approved a $200,000 appropriation toward the building of a new community hub at the North Alabama Agriplex.
“We always appreciate the support of the commission, especially in a large endeavor like this,” noted Rachel...
St. Patrick’s Day with a purpose
CULLMAN, Ala. – Restoring Women Outreach will hold its inaugural St. Patrick Celebration Day at Stone Bridge Farms Friday, March 17, at 5 p.m. The celebration will include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and dinner.
Tickets are available for $50, or a table of eight...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope drops area opener to West Morgan 4-3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders started area play against the West Morgan Lady Rebels Monday night. The Lady Raiders fell behind early and looked to mount a comeback, but they fell just short in the end as they dropped their...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 3-1 win over West Morgan
WEST POINT, Ala. – After splitting a weekend doubleheader with Scottsboro and Boaz, the West Point Warriors returned home Monday night for a matchup with West Morgan. Cade Welborn and Kanaan Sutter combined to allow just one unearned run on the mound and the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman tops West Point on the road 13-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to West Point for a matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and returned home with an impressive, 13-2 win. Cullman plated 10 runs in the top of the third to take a commanding lead...
Obituary: E. L. Ragsdale
E. L. Ragsdale, 90, of Logan, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Ragsdale was born September 9, 1932, to Elijah Johnny Avery and Ethel Estell Wall Ragsdale. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Ragsdale was preceded in death...
Obituary: Leslie E. Blaylock
Leslie E. Blaylock, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Leslie was born on June 9, 1950. He was a brick mason for 43 years. Leslie loved his garden and loved wood working.
The...
Obituary: Brandon Lee Veal
Brandon Lee Veal, 39, of Cullman, passed away from this life on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 20. 1983 to Dennis Dewayne & Debra Jean Schultz Veal. Brandon had health struggles throughout his life. He was a wonderful and very kind...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 2• harassment; Chad Dr.• theft of property; Hwy. 278 E• domestic violence; CR...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
Starting March 6th, to ensure compliance with the EPA's Environmental Regulations Concerning Inert Landfills, the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves, or other green waste materials bagged in non-biodegradable plastic bags. Residents who bag their waste materials (grass, leaves, etc.) must use biodegradable...
Obituary: David Edgar Styles
David Edgar Styles, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Virginia Styles; daughters, Susan Styles (Will) Parker, Donna Styles (Mark) Taylor and Jaime Styles; sister, Delene Sullenger; sister-in-law, Margery Spivey Styles;...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I’m always trying to improve my game’: Good Hope’s K’mal Bell recaps junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for the Good Hope Raiders as they finished eclipsed the 20-win mark for the fifth consecutive season and junior K'mal Bell talked about what he learned from the Raiders’ latest run.
"I felt this season...
Archer named director of ALEA Dept. of Public Safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor on Thursday announced the appointment of Colonel Jonathan Archer as director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), effective March 1.
The appointment follows the retirement announcement of former DPS Director Colonel Jimmy Helms earlier...
‘It’s been an honor’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, 2023, at the Hanceville City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 1.
Despite raising their children on family land in Blount County, Long said he and his wife, “liked this city (Hanceville)...
Nominations open for 2023 Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered for induction into the 2023 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Married couples who have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary or more, and individuals who are 100...
Obituary: Edith Rena McNutt
Edith Rena McNutt, 55, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her residence.
Rena was born on Sept. 26, 1967, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville...
Obituary: S. Wayne Fuller, 72
S. Wayne Fuller, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. S. Wayne was born in Cullman, Alabama.
S. Wayne is survived by his fiancé' of 5 years: Karen Ploppert; his son: Michael (Jodi) Fuller; his daughters: Katie (Wescoat) Free, Courtney...
Native azalea and wildflower sale coming
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners and Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host an inaugural Native Azalea and Wildflowers Sale on Saturday, March 25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Just in time for spring planting, the sale will be held at the Sportsman...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont tops Cold Springs on the road 9-7; Saturday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- Vinemont traveled to take on Cold Springs Saturday morning and Vinemont didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard first. Hayden Robinson hit a leadoff double and moved to third on a wild pitch. An RBI groundout by Jake Hale gave...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After topping Brewbaker Tech in the final moments of Wednesday’s 5A State Semifinals, the Arabian Knights were back on the court at Legacy Arena Saturday morning to face No. 4 Pleasant Grove in the 5A State Championship Game. The score was...
‘It was very emotional’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer on Thursday evening received the 2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Gala. The award, sponsored by O.F. Richter and Sons, is presented annually to individuals who have...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the past several days.
On Feb. 27, CCSO investigators and the CCSO Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area.
According to the CCSO, Michael Shane...
Obituary: Hazel Lorene Glover Powell
Funeral service for Hazel Lorene Glover Powell, 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Living Faith Baptist Church, Bro. Larry Brown and Bro. Garry Couch officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening at the church from 6 p.m. until 9...
Obituary: Curtis Ray Nix
Curtis Ray Nix, 74, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Curtis was born on March 25, 1948 in Jasper to Troy Curtis and Millie Decie Blackwell Nix. Prior to his retirement, Curtis worked...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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
March 1• harassment; person; 12th Way SW• theft...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back at Legacy Arena Friday morning to battle No. 2 Mars Hill and despite getting off to a fast start, Cold Springs was unable to keep pace with the Lady Panthers in the second...
Obituary: Tommy Wayne Cole
Funeral service for Tommy Wayne Cole, 74, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem West Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday at the funeral home from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he whispered her name.
Carol shared her life with her beloved husband, Elton Graves, for 56 years. Together, they shared a wonderful...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 27• possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Obituary: Elwood Allen Rogers
Elwood Allen Rogers, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Elwood was born in Louisiana. Elwood is survived by his wife, Karen Cassandra Rogers; his daughter, Lauren Banks (Kelien); and his sons, Joshua Akers, Patrick A Rogers (Autumn); his...
Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program has implemented new schedules that allow emergency medical technicians who are seeking to become paramedics the convenience of fitting those classes around their work schedule.
In most cases, EMTs are working 24/48 shifts, where...
Winners of 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The winners of the 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest are listed below. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning photos from among the thousands entered. The 2024 contest will be announced later this year.
“The abundant diversity...
Hanceville Civitans honor county’s clergy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hanceville Civitan Club hosted its 2023 Clergy Appreciation Luncheon at Hanceville Methodist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The luncheon was attended by members of the club and representatives from the local churches and organizations. Honorable Patti Dean opened with a...
Gudger champions economic growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The inaugural Alabama Economic Forum was held in Birmingham on Feb. 16 to discuss the state’s need to continue growing its sustainable job market as it looks to the future. A key voice at the forum was Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
Gudger...
Google providing $100K for 58th Annual Selma Jubilee
SELMA, Ala. – Google announced this week it is providing $100,000 to the Selma-Montgomery March Foundation in support of the upcoming 58th Annual Selma Jubilee and to further support storm relief efforts due to the city’s devastating Jan. 12 tornado.
Google is now in its...
The Link awarded portion of $1.5M grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders Tuesday, Feb. 28, to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
The Alabama Department of Child Abuse &...
Bradford Neal Meeks released over weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bradford Neal Meeks, convicted in January 2020 of criminally negligent homicide in the DUI crash that killed 15-year-old Curtis James Wilson, was released from custody over the weekend according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. He had been sentenced to a...
ADPH: Ask about screening during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During March, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks Alabamians ages 45 and older to speak with their healthcare provider about screening for colorectal cancer (CRC).
CRC is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. CRC...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arab made its way to Legacy Arena at the BJCC Wednesday night for a 5A Girls Semifinal clash with Brewbaker Tech and the Arabian Knights advanced to the state finals in dramatic fashion. The Rams knocked down a three with 10...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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 DepartmentIncidents
Feb. 27• theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Obituary: Dewey Glenn Bates
Graveside service for Dewey Glenn Bates, age 82, of Falkville, will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery with Charles Sinyard officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Cullman...
Obituary: Dennis Dean Nethery
Funeral service for Dennis Dean Nethery, age 67, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Valley Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Douglas Graves
A Celebration of Life Service for Douglas Graves, 73, of Cullman, will be Saturday, March 1, 2023 at West Point Community Center from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Mr. Graves passed away on Feb. 28, 2023. He was born April 9, 1949 to Henderson Clarence and...
Obituary: JoAnn Townsend Fortenberry
JoAnn Townsend Fortenberry, 71, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 28, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
JoAnn was born March 28, 1951 in Haleyville, Alabama to Bobby Joe Townsend and Jewel Orr Townsend. Family was the most important thing in her life. She loved...
Obituary: Timothy James Mabrey
Timothy James Mabrey, age 65, of Addison, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 24, 1957 in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
No services are planned at this time.
Timothy is survived by his daughter, Pamela Walker and husband Chuck; son, Timothy John...
Obituary: Robert Lee Ragsdale
Funeral service for Robert Lee Ragsdale, 69, of Logan, will be at 12 noon, Sat., March 4, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Bro. Jason Williams will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always have a good attitude’: Hanceville’s Alex Twitty reflects on season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Eighth grader Alex Twitty spent the first part of last season on the middle school team before getting moved up to the varsity squad halfway through the season and she learned so much from the experience being on both teams.
"I feel...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies hammer Guntersville on the road 17-2; Fairview, Vinemont collect county wins
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Aggies of Fairview traveled to Guntersville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Wildcats and they returned home with a convincing, 17-2 win.
Fairview 17 - Guntersville 2 (Softball)
Fairview's offense exploded in a big way during their game against Guntersville...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops Tuesday night battle with Lynn 15-3
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their county rival Lynn Lady Bears and it was a fairly even game except for one inning. Lynn sent fourteen girls to the plate and scored ten runs, two of them earned, in the second inning and...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats fall to Vestavia Hills 6-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Vestavia Hills but unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman couldn’t get its bats going consistently and the Rebels were able to leave with a 6-3...
Obituary: Gus Henry Thiele, Jr.
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Gus Henry Thiele, Jr., 76, of Vinemont, and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thiele family.
Mr. Thiele passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at his residence. He was born...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 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. 27• theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy....
Alabama peaches in some uncertainty for 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023. Seasonal temperatures play a large role in providing quantity and quality of peaches through chilling hours. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture professor said chilling...
Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for their commitment to tree planting and care. Recently, the City of Cullman was honored with the Tree City USA Growth...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Monday issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, he said, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is currently taking two months or longer.
“As we head...
New artwork donated to St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep has been gifted a beautiful piece of handcrafted artwork with a very meaningful symbol – the Benedictine cross.
A few months ago Southern Heritage Restoration Owner Paul Moss was working in his shop when a couple walked in to...
Cullman Regional adding 20 physicians to employed provider group
CULLMAN, Ala. - With population growth in Cullman County up 9% according to the most recent Census and expectations for continued growth in the region, Cullman Regional is looking to add 20 additional physicians to its employed provider group this year.
“Quality physician care is...
‘Move Alabama’ fitness campaign begins March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office will kick off its “Move Alabama” program Wednesday, March 1, and is encouraging community members to get involved.
According to the Cullman County Extension SNAP-Ed Educator Della Bramley, almost 30% of all Alabamians are physically inactive, meaning...
Cullman Savings Bank donates $5K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Savings Bank generously donated $5,000 to The Pilot Light Home on Friday, Feb. 24. The Pilot Light Home, located on Cullman’s east side, is a nonprofit foster home that has cared for Cullman’s children for over 40 years.
The home is “funded...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison handles Winston County 16-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted its archrivals from across the Lake in the Winston County Yellow Jackets Monday night and came away with a 16-0 win after the game was called early due to a power outage.
Addison started Senior Briley Holt on the mound,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors drop extra inning nailbiter to Lawrence County 10-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – Area play began for the West Point Lady Warriors Monday night with the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils and seven innings weren’t enough to decide this one. The game went into extra innings tied at 6 and unfortunately for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs advances to 2A State Finals with 44-37 win over No. 3 Lanett
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, squaring off against Lanett in this year’s 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena. Points were hard to come by in this one but the Lady Eagles were able...
Obituary: James Wendell West II
James Wendell West II, 57, of Cullman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Jim “Scooter” was born Jan. 5, 1966 to James Wendell West and Pat Spradlin Kirkpatrick. Jim was a kind, loving husband, dad...
Obituary: Jeffrey S. McDowell
A graveside service for Jeffrey S. McDowell will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Mtn. Grove Congregational Christian Church. Reverend Andrew McAfee will be officiating.
Mr. McDowell was born on Aug. 16, 1964 to the late James and Dorothy (Swann)...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 23• possession of drug paraphernalia; use of synthetic urine; CR 222• possession of...
Obituary: Casey Paul Watson
Casey Paul Watson, 78, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center at the age of 78. He was born to John Casey and Eileen Aumond Watson on Aug. 1, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan.
He acquired a Bachelor's Degree from...
Cold Springs Elementary set to host “Life is Art” 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday
BREMEN, Ala. -- This Saturday, March 4, Cold Springs Elementary School will host its first-ever "Life is Art" 5K/1 Mile Run. The event is aimed at raising funds to support the school's art program, which allows all students in grades K-8 to come to...
Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Continuing the monthslong discussion on Ordinance 653, the Tiny Houses Pocket Neighborhood ordinance, the Hanceville City Council plans to hold a work session with the Hanceville Planning Commission on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Hanceville Civic Center. The meeting will begin...
County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti School’s Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the Cullman County Farm-City’s 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson,...
ADPH recognizes Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Black History Month is observed each February. It is a time to recognize the struggles - and celebrate the accomplishments - of generations of Black and African Americans. It is also a time to acknowledge and address the common health disparities...
Obituary: Sonya Creel White, 45, of Cullman
Sonya Creel White, of Cullman, AL, passed away in her home on Feb. 25, 2023 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to...
Obituary: Betty Dean Walls Downey
Betty Downey, age 91, of Hueytown, formerly of Holly Pond and Pleasant Grove passed away on February 25, 2023.
Betty was born in Cullman County, AL. on Jan. 13,1932 to Samuel Minous and Noxie Lee McCutchen.
Betty is predeceased by her parents; two brothers, John W....
Local organizations granted $1.5M for child abuse and neglect prevention
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention will join local and state leaders on Feb. 28 to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
“The Department of Child Abuse and...
Cullman County Animal Control investigating cases of dog poisoning
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister has confirmed that his department is currently investigating several cases of dog poisoning in the communities along County Road 222. Banister reported there are two confirmed cases of dog poisoning and one unconfirmed case.
"We...
What parents need to know about congenital heart disease
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - During pregnancy, there are a lot of things expectant moms can do to prevent birth defects. Sometimes, though, even if a woman takes precautions, a birth defect occurs for no known reason. This can be the case with congenital heart disease. Details...
Obituary: Carolyn Jane Plunkett Dunn
Carolyn Jane Plunkett Dunn, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, at the age of 73. Mrs. Dunn was born to William Wallace and Dorothy Ophelia Stewart Riddle on February 1, 1950, in Blount County, Alabama.
Carolyn was the fourth of seven children....
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Mancini
Joseph Anthony Mancini, 93, of Arley, passed away Feb. 22, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Dec. 17, 1929 in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania to Joe and Rose Mancini.
No services will be held at this time.
Obituary: Linda McKelvy Hawkins
Linda McKelvy Hawkins, 83, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 23, 2023. Linda was born to Kirby Wynn and Avis Bonner McKelvy on Dec. 4, 1939.
Linda was raised on a farm, and she was always young at heart. She enjoyed life and had...
6 steps toward successfully resolving conflict in the workplace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Conflict in the workplace can be unavoidable at times, but how conflict is managed is up to the individual and leadership, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham Chief Medical Officer Kierstin Kennedy, M.D.
In a recent publication in the Journal of...
REMINDER: Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday happening now
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s 12th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, happening now through midnight, Sunday, Feb. 26.
“Less than two weeks into 2023,...
Colony Senior Center celebrates Black History Month and 45th anniversary
COLONY, Ala. - Black History Month is an annual celebration that takes place in the United States and Canada in February, to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It is a month dedicated to honoring the legacy of black history, and also...
Retired Cullman schoolteacher publishes debut book, ‘The Traveling Stones’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman local and retired Cullman County Schools teacher Celeste Weaver recently released her first memoir. “The Traveling Stones” was published Feb. 1, 2023, on the Amazon storefront in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions.
“The Traveling Stones” reflects on Weaver’s 210-mile walk across...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison, Holly Pond collect road wins Friday night
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the Cold Springs Eagles and the Bulldogs plated six runs in the top half of the sixth to pull away from Cold Springs return home with a 10-6 win.
Addison 10 -...
Convicted Hanceville sex offender sentenced to almost 4 years for illegal firearm possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Edward Olin Jones, 66, of Hanceville, a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 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
Feb. 22• harassing communications; person• theft of property-4th...
Obituary: Sharon Hudson Martin
Ms. Sharon Hudson Martin, 76, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Monday at 4 p.m. in Pinewood Memorial Park with Pastor Aaron Kennedy and Pastor Deana Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5...
Obituary: Michael Rickey Olinger
Michael Rickey Olinger, 37, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023. Michael was born in Alabama on Aug. 30, 1985, to Rickey and Deborah Veal Olinger.
Mr. Olinger served our country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of...
Obituary: Mamie Sue Elliott
Mamie Sue Elliott, 81, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 23, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born in Moulton, Alabama on Jan. 22, 1942. Sue was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Deborah Veal Olinger
Deborah Veal Olinger, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Oct. 31, 1958, to Billy Ray and Yvonne Buckelew Veal.
Mrs. Olinger was a member of Redan Baptist Church....
Obituary: Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65
Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Findlay family.
No services are planned at this time.
Good Hope awarded $250K grant for Love’s Travel Stop project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope on Wednesday, Feb. 8, broke ground on a Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 65 and County Road 222 (Exit 305).On Friday, Feb. 23, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the City was awarded a $250,000 Community Development...
Zoning board approves variance for planned Hwy. 157 Ramada Inn
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals on Monday approved a variance for a proposed hotel along Hayes Drive off the Alabama Highway 157 thoroughfare.
The plans for a new 5-story Ramada Inn allow for 107 parking spaces for the proposed...
