PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits road matchups at Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison traveled 10 miles south and took on the Meek Tigers for two games Friday night. The 10th ranked Addison Ladies came away with a 72-47 victory while Meek's fourth ranked men's team took a 58-48 win.
The Addison Ladies, ranked 10th in this week's 1A...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops No. 5 Hanceville on the road 73-67, Lady Raiders roll 80-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of county battles Friday night and both Good Hope squads returned home with big wins. The top-ranked Lady Raiders rolled past Hanceville 80-13 and...
Obituary: David Michael Munger
We are saddened to announce the passing of David Michael Munger on Dec. 14, 2022, due to a long term illness. He was 64 years old but led a fulfilling life. David worked his way through the ranks as a firefighter for the City...
Obituary: Pauline Robbins Scogin
Pauline Robbins Scogin, age 79 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Pauline was born on June 24, 1943, in Atwood, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Daniel Fulghum
Daniel Fulghum, 62 of Houston, passed away Dec. 15, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 17, 1959. Danny served honorably in the United States Army. He also worked at Cavalier Home Builders for 35 years and Winston Home Builders for 4 years....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 14
domestic violence-3rd degree; Ward Ave. SW
December 15
theft of property-4th degree; WalMart;...
‘Always be coachable’: Good Hope’s Tyler Cone enjoying sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another one for the Good Hope Raiders. They finished with a 20-11 record, finished as area runner ups and made another trip to the Sub-Regionals. Sophomore Tyler Cone talked about his first year on varsity and how...
$7.1M awarded to AL domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple organizations around the state that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims were recently awarded grants totaling $7.1 million. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation...
Cullman City Council passes emergency response ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed Ordinance 2023-11 to regulate the City’s emergency response resources. Due to specific call demands by individuals needing mobility assistance as opposed to emergency services, the new ordinance, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023,...
Governor awards $1.4M to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in 10 counties.
The grants will enable the organizations to provide services including mental health assistance, medical services referrals, advocacy and assisting...
Christmas continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas continues in Cullman County as the countdown to Christmas Day begins. Below are some upcoming events.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Winter Market
Saturday, Dec. 17 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 18 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont collects wins over ASCTE
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were both back home to host the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE) Thursday night and both home teams were able to collect wins. The Lady Eagles dominated their matchup 73-11 and in...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Hayes
Funeral Service for Justin Wayne Hayes, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Martin officiating, interment in Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Ronny Joe Carr
Funeral Service for Ronny Joe Carr, age 67, of Cullman and native of Athens, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ed Green officiating; interment in Roselawn Cemetery in Athens, AL. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Yuvonne Betty White
Mrs. Yuvonne Betty White, age 88, of Union Grove passed away Dec. 14, 2022, at her residence. She was formerly of Jones Chapel, Alabama. She was born in Winston County, Alabama, Dec. 18, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James White; her...
Obituary: Grace Skinner
Grace Skinner, age 91, of Attalla, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 5, 1931, in Cullman to Roy and Fannie Davis Hightower. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Obituary: Sara McCravy Mann
Sarah McCravy Mann was born on May 22, 1927. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 13, 2022. She is a member of West Side Baptist Church in Arab, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Obituary: Ottie Lee Adams
Ottie Lee Adams, 94, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on May 9, 1928, to Vera and Bruce Payne.
She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie (Bobby) Williams and Vicki Adams;...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded the city a $150,000 grant to provide infrastructure required for Cobblestone Hotels to construct a 63-room...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 12
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1082 reckless endangerment; Co. Rd. 1212 violation of protection order; Co. Rd....
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in the field
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in the field. This enables paramedics to perform emergency blood transfusions on scene and give patients with significant blood loss a...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last several days, including:
On Thursday, Dec. 8, deputies arrested Amanda Marie Garmon, 31, of Crane Hill, on warrants for animal cruelty and failure to bury livestock.
On Friday, Dec 9, deputies...
Agencies receive almost $48M to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Local grants totaling nearly $48 million have been awarded to local agencies to help low-income households with utility costs. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in...
Home Builders to welcome Santa Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Home Builders Association will host Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Church Christ Hall. Santa will be available for free photographs, and monetary donations on behalf of the Jason McCollum family will...
Obituary: Paul “Scott” Gruelle
Paul “Scott” Gruelle, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital.
Paul was born on July 2, 1964, at Mount Vernon, Illinois.
No services planned at this time.
Paul is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Kerry, Kaysie, Kayla, and Jessica;...
Obituary: Dolores Belinda Peppers
Dolores Belinda Peppers, 65 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Dolores was born on March 19, 1957, in Munchweiler, Germany. She loved to travel and enjoyed her job escorting mobile homes as it enabled her to see...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial Service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Bobby L. Brockman
Funeral services for Bobby L. Brockman, age 58 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Mountain Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Brockman will lie in...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Bland
Graveside funeral services for Wilma Jean Bland, age 84 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Dr. David McGowin and Pastor Tom Richter will officiate the service.
Mrs. Bland was born on July 23,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 13
burglary-2nd degree; Hospital Discount Pharmacy; 4th Ave. NE; damage to door;...
‘Play with a chip on your shoulder’: West Point’s Kolten Perry excited for junior season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior Kolten Perry about the current basketball season and the experience he gained last year. Perry also he talked about how the summer play-day games went and what all he took away...
CPD: Tips to avoid holiday scams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said residents need to be extra vigilant to avoid scams throughout the holiday season.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark offered several ways to make sure calls you receive and items you’re purchasing are legitimate.
“There are scams...
Eagle Awareness Weekends planned for early 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – One of the most popular programs offered by Alabama State Parks is back for its 37th year.
Lake Guntersville State Park will host the 37th Annual Eagle Awareness Weekends in January and February 2023. The three weekends – Jan. 20-22, Jan. 27-29...
2nd annual Winter Market this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market this Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Cullman County Child Development Center. Over 70 participating vendors will provide countless holiday gifts available for purchase.
The market is a fundraiser...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders race past Priceville 79-62 to remain unbeaten, Raiders edge Bulldogs 64-59
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were back home at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host a pair of matchups with the high-powered Priceville Bulldogs and both home teams came away with big wins. The Lady Raiders led...
Obituary: Judy L. Goforth
Judy L. Goforth, age 84 of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 21,1938, in Ohio to Audley Law and Beulah Lull Law. She was a special education teacher with many schools in...
Obituary: Delinda Louann Thompson
Delinda Louann Thompson, age 76 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Delinda was born on June 5, 1964, in Lynn, Alabama.
No services will be held at this time.
Delinda is survived by her children, Melvin (Vicki) Willingham, Shirley...
Obituary: Brian Neal Smith
Brian Neal Smith, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was born in Cullman Alabama on Nov. 11, 1973, to Neal and Patricia Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Services are Monday Dec. 19, 2022. at 2...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 7
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Tony Serra Nissan; Cherokee Ave SW;...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs handle Lynn at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for a pair of varsity matchups, and it was a good night for the home teams. The Addison Ladies cruised to a 61-27 victory while the men took a 74-48 win.
Addison 61 – Lynn 27 (Varsity...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Thursday, Dec. 1
Deputies arrested Timothy Allen Karns, 57, of Cullman, on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.
Friday, Dec. 2
Deputies conducted a traffic stop...
Christkindlmarkt a success despite weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas entertainment continued in Cullman over the weekend with Christmas in Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt held Dec. 9-11 at Festhalle and the surrounding area. Holiday shopping, along with free activities for children and authentic German food were plentiful over the three-day event, which...
Wallace State’s Putman recognized by Alabama Baseball Coaches Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College baseball coach Randy Putman was recognized Friday, Dec. 9, for having reached 1,000 wins in his career. Putman was one of seven coaches receiving the 1,000th Career Win Club plaque, which was presented during the Alabama Baseball Coaches...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles remain unbeaten with 61-23 win over Meek, Eagles fall to Tigers 57-29
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Meek Tigers for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night and the Lady Eagles took care of Meek 61-23 to improve to 11-0 on the season. However, the boys’ game didn’t go as well for Cold Springs...
Obituary: Lawrence Isbell
Funeral services for Lawrence Isbell, age 68 of Hayden, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jasson Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Guinns Cove Cemetery near Hayden. The family will...
Obituary: Harold Edward Marlow
Mr. Harold Edward Marlow, age 91, of Columbus, MS passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, surrounded by family.
Harold is survived by his wife Faye Nell Walraven Marlow; daughters, Terry Lynn Marlow Armstrong and Donna Marie Marlow Sistrunk; son, Timothy Dale Marlow; five grandchildren...
Good Hope City Council extends contract with Air Evac
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and was happy to report a successful Christmas celebration over the weekend. The city hosted its annual Christmas event Saturday afternoon starting with...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 8
unlawful possession of controlled substances; Co. Rd. 1605 theft of property; Co. Rd. 532 permitting dogs...
US Poultry Foundation donates $7K to Wallace State
Wallace State Community College recently accepted a $7,000 donation for its Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program from the U.S. Poultry Foundation. The gift is meant to aid in recruitment and retention of students in the Poultry Science program at Wallace State and was given...
‘A vision for where students need to be’
VINEMONT, Ala. – Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Alabama Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer and others toured the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) with Principal Dr. Susan Patrick...
GOP speaker nominee announces choices for committee chairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, the Republican Caucus nominee for speaker of the Alabama House, on Wednesday announced that if he is elected to lead the body during an organizational session in January, he intends to appoint Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to...
Obituary: Henry Nelson Michael
Funeral Service for Henry Nelson Michael, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kenny Royal officiating, burial at Holly Pond. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
ULA begins construction on $300M expansion in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. – United Launch Alliance (ULA), along with partner Beyond Gravity, has begun construction on the $300 million expansion of its Decatur facility announced back in August 2022. The ground was broken on the project in October and building permits issued this week. Upon...
Continuing the Legacy: Farmers Federation celebrates new century
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Passion for preserving agricultural strength emanated from nearly 1,200 Alabama Farmers Federation members as they filled the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Montgomery Dec. 4-5.
During the organization’s 101st annual meeting, farmers from all 67 counties elected leaders, heard from officials,...
Obituary: Anne Andrews
Funeral Service for Anne Andrews, age 89 of Cullman, will be at noon on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Fairview with Dr. David Chambers officiating; burial at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on...
Obituary: Peggy Swann
Funeral Service for Peggy Swann, age 62 of Cullman, will be at on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Long officiating, burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13,...
Obituary: Linda Sue Danecker
Linda Sue Danecker, age 66, passed away at her residence in Hanceville on Dec. 7, 2022.
Mrs. Danecker was born on June 5, 1956, in Peach Orchard, Missouri to the late Samuel D. and Linda (Lecroy) Mooney.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children,...
Obituary: Larry Duell Allred
Funeral service for Larry Duell Allred of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Johnson’s Grove Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from...
ALEA awarded $1.5M for Troopers, training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded grants totaling about $1.73 million to help keep Alabama highways safe and ensure that motorists who break state traffic laws are held accountable. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was awarded $1.54 million, while the Office...
Hanceville Fire Department achieves ALS certification
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Fire Department recently earned Advanced Life Support certification from the Office of Emergency Medical Services at the Alabama Department of Public Health. The certification allows department members to perform the same life-saving measures as paramedics. Residents in medical distress...
Santa and Mrs. Claus bring Christmas to Cullman Co. CDC
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas and Santa Claus came early at the Cullman County Child Development Center Friday, thanks to Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6006. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited students in their classrooms with gifts from their Christmas lists donated by the Cullman Wal-Mart Distribution...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs down Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted its archrival, the Winston County High Yellow Jackets for a pair of varsity games Friday night and the packed house left happy, if you were a Bulldog supporter. The Ladies from Addison took the opener 63-43 and the boys took...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview drops area matchups with Scottsboro
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies returned home Friday night to host Scottsboro for a pair of area matchups and unfortunately for the home crowd, both the Aggies and Lady Aggies fell to the Wildcats. After a close first half, a huge second half...
Obituary: Steve Allan Miller
Steve Allan Miller, 68, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Aug. 18, 1954, in Michigan.
He is survived by his son, Chance (Anna) Miller; daughter, Frankie (Cody) Tipton; grandson, Griffin Tipton; sisters, Lisa Miller and Sherry...
Obituary: Winona “Bennie” Sue Hale
Funeral Service for Winona "Bennie" Sue Hale, age 90, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Flint Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating, interment in Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Tony Lawayne Freeman
Funeral Service for Tony Lawayne Freeman, age 57, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ralph Andrews officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 8
theft of property-4th degree; Jewelers Cut and Pawn; 2nd Ave SW;...
Casting Crowns to perform at Sand Mountain Amphitheater April 15
ALBERTVIILLE, Ala. - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater (SMPA) is excited to announce the 2023 concert season opener. Christian Rock band Casting Crowns will be making SMPA a part of its 2023 Tour.
Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take its powerful live performances...
Cullman Women Sing brings Christmas spirit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Filling Seventh Street Baptist Church with angelic voices, Cullman Women Sing presented Sing Noel Tuesday to an audience full of joyful hearts. The choral ensemble of area women gathers sheerly for the love of singing and twice a year shares that...
Cullman City Council recognizes sanitation department
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman City Council’s Monday meeting, Councilman Johnny Cook recognized the City of Cullman Sanitation Department for its growth in “leaps and bounds in our recycling program,” which earned the Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor's Award.
Said Cook,...
CCSO Special Needs Rodeo sees record crowd; big rodeo weekend expected
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said if the weekend mimics Thursday, the community should expect a huge turnout at the Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo Friday and Saturday.
“The Special Needs Rodeo is twice as big as we’ve seen in the past,” Gentry...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits Thursday night matchups with Hayden
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted the Hayden Wildcats at Jim Boyd Gymnasium for some Thursday night hoops actions and West Point ended up splitting the varsity battles. The Lady Warriors edged the Lady Wildcats 52-51 but the Warriors were...
Obituary: Margaret Lena Tidwell Williams
Margaret Lena Tidwell Williams, age 95, of Houston, Alabama, entered into rest on Dec. 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born on Aug. 2, 1927. She grew up in Houston and was married to her husband Earl Williams for...
Obituary: Carlos Michael “Mickey” Thomas
Carlos Michael “Mickey” Thomas, age 63 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mickey was born on Dec. 6, 1959, in Red Bay, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Milton Wayne Bridges
Milton Wayne Bridges, 71, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Dec. 3, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs, Alabama.
Milton was born on June 17, 1951, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Milton is survived by his daughter, Amy (Eddie Sr.) Welch; sons, Kyle Welch, and...
Obituary: Sandra Ann Mathis
Sandra Ann Mathis, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
Sandra is survived by her daughter Sonya Mathis; and her son Aaron Walker; her brother MIchael England; her grandson D.J. Morgan and her sisters Cora Lowery, Glenda James & Wanda...
Obituary: Edith Marie Casewell
Funeral Service for Edith Marie Casewell, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Redemption Church. Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Casewell passed away on...
Obituary: Nancy Isbell Watts
Funeral service for Nancy Isbell Watts, 78, of Bessemer will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m.
Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 5
trespassing; Co. Rd. 264 theft of property, harassment; Co. Rd. 747 theft of property; Hwy 278...
Local heritage group donates to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sons of Confederate Veterans Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442 of Cullman presented a check to Cullman Caring for Kids recently to sponsor four families for Christmas.
These donated funds are from the camp’s fundraisers throughout the year and the SCV’s way...
Nominations open for Alabama State Parks 7th Annual Eagle Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards.
Nominations for the seventh annual Eagle Awards are open online at www.alapark.com/eagle-awards-2023 and the awards...
Upcoming Cullman Christmas events
CULLMAN, Ala. – After successful Christmas parades, tree lightings, concerts and celebrations over the past several days, Cullman’s holiday schedule is still full of family events this week.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Cullman City Schools (CHS) Christmas Concert
7 p.m.
The free concert will be held at Cullman High...
Jamie Kirk, John Caples CPRST MVPs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s Jamie Kirk was recently named the 2022 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) District II Merit in Recreation Award winner, and CPRST’s John Caples received the Merit in Parks Award.
The Merit in Recreation is given...
1 killed in Hwy 31 wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A two vehicle wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 near County Road 1282, north of Hurricane Creek Park, claimed the life of Marquetta D. Vinson, 41, of Falkville. Vinson was driving a 2007 Ford Fusion and was critically injured when struck...
Obituary: Charles Elvert Campbell
Funeral service for Charles Elvert Campbell, 83, of Hanceville, formerly of Jones Chapel will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Charles passed away Dec. 6,...
Obituary: J.C. Britnell
J.C. Britnell, 69, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Dec. 6, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
J.C. was born on January 12, 1953, in Bear Creek, Alabama.
A private service will be held at a later time.
J.C. is survived by his wife, Debbie...
Obituary: Rowena C. Cole
Rowena C. Cole, 92, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Dec. 5, 2022, at her home in Cullman, AL.
She was a native of Tennessee where she grew up in Fall Branch and resided in Kingsport for 64 years. She was a member of Bethel...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Isom
Vonda Lee Isom, age 93 of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 23, 1929 ,in Cullman, Alabama to Robert Grubbs and Hattie Ruth Weldon Grubbs. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 4
theft of property-3rd degree; WalMart; Hwy 157; miscellaneous; $1,268
December 5
theft of...
‘Rise to the challenge’: Holly Pond’s Bai Widner excited for senior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos finished 12-17 last season and finished as runner ups in Class 3A, Area 13. They added yet another trip to Sub-Regionals to their resume and senior Bai Widner talked about what all she learned during...
Planning commission approves site plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Planning Commission at its Monday, Dec. 5, meeting approved site plans for various properties.
The commission approved plans for the former Texaco gas station property at 1667 Cherokee Ave. SW next to Mitch Smith Chevrolet, as well as for the...
Skills for Success
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s construction industry has thousands of job openings, and free training to operate bulldozers and skid steers is now available through the Skills for Success program of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
A unique feature of Skills for Success training is...
Christmas at Trident Marina hosts 200-plus
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Trident Marina on Smith Lake held its inaugural Christmas celebration Sunday. Organized by Trident Marina Group CFO/Owner Jeff Tolbert and Cindy Myrex of Lake Homes Realty, the event was filled with activities for children and adults to enjoy. Friend of...
CCSO Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo returns Dec. 9-10
VINEMONT, Ala. - This weekend will mark the eighth year that Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has hosted the Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, a tradition started by other administrations, and carried on by Gentry.
“The rodeo is the very heartbeat of the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops road battles at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. – Carbon Hill hosted the Addison Tuesday night, and it wasn't a good trip for the vising Bulldogs. Addison dropped the ladies' game 61-57. Carbon Hill finished the game with 39 free throw attempts to Addison’s nine, making it difficult for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope splits area openers against West Morgan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders tipped off area play Tuesday night against the West Morgan Rebels. The girls' game saw the Lady Raiders shoot lights out from behind the three-point line en route to a 62-14 win over the Lady Rebels...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to earn 56-53 win over Decatur Heritage, Cullman cruises to 77-49 win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats of Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena to host Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and both black & gold squads collected wins over the Eagles. The Bearcats led by 22 after the opening period and cruised...
Obituary: John S. Moore
Funeral Service for John S. Moore, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Herman Lambert and Jimmie Moore officiating, interment in Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m....
Obituary: Jeri Ann Vandiver
Jeri Ann Vandiver, age 65, of Logan, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jerry and Alice Ann Lacey Vandiver.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Carla and...
Obituary: Lavonia Lee Jewel Walker
Lavonia Lee Jewel Walker, 82 of Cleveland, Georgia, formerly of Houston, Alabama, entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.
Lavonia was born on March 19, 1940, in Moulton, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday,...
