Obituary: Hunter Stanley
Hunter Stanley entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the age of 30. Hunter was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. He was born on March 30, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama to Barry Dwayne Stanley and Tonnia Lynn Maddox Stanley.
He...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Veronika Amalie Putman
Veronika Amalie Putman, 82, of Crane Hill, entered into rest Jan. 16, 2023 at her residence in Winston County, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronika was born August 17, 1940, in Oberammergau, Germany to Josef and Therese Fischer. She moved to the United States in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 15• unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person;...
ADPH: Make sure your children are up to date with their childhood vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vaccines are safe and effective in protecting children against a variety of potentially dangerous infectious diseases. The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health encourage parents to keep their children and teens healthy by ensuring...
Commission on Aging sets 2023 schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) released its 2023 schedule of events for the area’s senior citizens recently, allowing ample time for everyone to save the dates. The COA staff works year-round to plan for the events to ensure maximum...
Marshall condemns FDA’s ‘illegal and dangerous decision to abandon restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, condemning the FDA’s recent decision “to abandon its longstanding restrictions on the...
Relay For Life of Cullman County announces 2023 anniversary event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County will return to Depot Park in downtown Cullman on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 5-10 p.m. for its 30th anniversary relay.
Relay For Life celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those lost to the disease and raises funds...
CCBOE recognizes Vinemont InSPIRESS team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized Vinemont High School’s Team RHAD for its historic win in December at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Innovative System Project for the Increased Recruitment of Emerging STEM Students (InSPIRESS) competition. Members of...
Ivey signs 3 executive orders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 “to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government.”
Her office said she is “recommitting to her priority of an open, honest and transparent administration.”
Ivey shared this...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Holly Pond handles No. 3 Decatur Heritage 63-26, Lady Broncos fall 42-27
HOLLY POND, Ala. – No. 2 Holly Pond returned home to host No. 3 Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and the Broncos collected an impressive win over the highly ranked Eagles. Holly Pond trailed Decatur Heritage early but dominated the second half on the way...
Obituary: Barbara Nell Duke Fallin
Barbara Nell Duke Fallin, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Ms. Fallin was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on March 10, 1947, to Auther and Nellie Duke.
Ms. Barbara was a member of Calvary Missionary...
Obituary: Shannon Joey Bartlett
Shannon Joey Bartlett, age 43, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1979, in Cullman, Alabama. He had a good heart and loved his family and his dogs.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Danny Stiff as new head football coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new varsity head football coach. Danny Stiff, who brings high school and college coaching experience to the position, has officially been hired to lead the Bearcats on the gridiron this season.
Stiff most recently coached at...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Adams Gable
Vonda Lee Adams Gable, age 73, of Hanceville, passed peacefully from this life to Heaven on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 3, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama to Marion and Velma Harper Adams. She...
Obituary: Holland London Clark
Holland London Clark, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at his residence.
He was born December 14, 1936.
There will be no service held per his wishes.
Obituary: Gary Whitworth
Gary Whitworth, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 29, 1946, to Willard Audrey Whitworth and Sarah Louise Whitworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Alexander Marsh.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Murray Earnest Brewer
Murray Earnest Brewer, age 79 of Houston, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 24, 1943, in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated at Winston County High School in the Class of 1961. He was married to his wife of 56...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Jan. 12• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437• possession of marijuana; possession of drug...
‘I will work every day… to seek justice and keep our community safe’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s new district attorney, Champ Crocker, was administered the oath of office Saturday by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at Cotton Creek Warehouse in downtown Cullman, was attended by many state and local leaders,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Raiders, Lady Raiders collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum featured three ranked, local teams and all three of them collected big wins. The top-ranked 4A Lady Raiders improved to 23-0 with a 57-41 win over Clements, the eighth-ranked Raiders...
Obituary: Joyce Marie Coggin
Joyce Marie Coggin, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Jan. 8, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Ruth Cornelius Pettit; daughter, Angie...
Obituary: Helen Pruett Glasscock
Helen Pruett Glasscock, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born on Dec. 16, 1934, to Tom Watson and Clara Federer Pruett.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Frances Williams and Betty Couey; and a brother, Carl Pruett.
Helen...
Obituary: Cassondra Hale Bowen
Cassondra Hale Bowen passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Cassondra was born Sept. 30, 1955. She was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1973 and attended Wallace State Community College. She worked at the Cullman County court house and...
Cook: Deer activity in most of Alabama approaching peak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For most of the state, Alabama deer hunters are in the midst of the peak hunting period when deer start moving with increased rutting activity. Chris Cook, Deer Program coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Everett Richard Neves Jr.
Everett Richard Neves Jr., age 73, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was hard working and a strong man, truly one of a kind. He was a loving husband,...
City of Hanceville searching for helicopter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday approved Resolution no. 668 to begin the search for an inoperable Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, which the City will place in Veterans Park. It is unclear how long the search will take.
Deborah Stam...
Ivey announces more than $40M in road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II),...
Obituary: Carl Dean McCoy Weaver
Mrs. Carl Dean McCoy Weaver, age 85, of Cullman, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by her husband, James David Weaver and her granddaughter, Brittany Dean Johnson.
She is survived by her children: Karen Weaver Walker, Katherine Weaver Johnson, David DeWayne Weaver, and Charles...
Obituary: Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe
Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe, 86, of Cullman, passed away Jan., 14 2023, at River City Nursing Home in Decatur, AL. He was born to George Ivey and Lois Henry on Oct. 6, 1936, in Holly Pond, AL. He was a 1955 graduate of Holly Pond...
Obituary: Shelly Renea White
We are sad to announce the untimely death of Shelly Renea White, age 44, of Cullman, AL, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Whitfield Regional Hospital.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. White will be Friday,...
Local students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 academic semester.
Cullman County students include:
Jade Fitzgerald – President’s List
Elijah Guyton – President’s List
Kelsey Talley – President’s...
Obituary: Larry Edwin Bishop
Larry Edwin Bishop, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Mr. Bishop was born to William and Lily Tracy Bishop on Aug. 22, 1945.
Larry was a member of the Holly Pond Broncos Class of 1963 and received...
Obituary: Annie Christine Bankston
Annie Christine Bankston, age 86, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
Christine was born on Feb. 20, 1936 in Moulton, Alabama. She loved her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Christine loved to sew and designed drapes and...
PREP SPORTS: Looking back at some of the best games of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2022 has come and gone and it was another year packed with great games all over Cullman County. Here I list some of the most memorable games I covered in 2022.
Jan. 4: Good Hope 37 - Fairview 32 (Varsity Girls)
Fairview couldn't...
State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the...
VA: Free emergency health care for veterans in suicidal crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and...
Hanceville awarded $650K for Hwy. 91 intersection improvements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the City of Hanceville has been awarded $650,000 for improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 91, including a right turn lane on Alabama Highway 91 heading eastbound at the intersection....
Blountsville man killed in crash
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Blountsville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers said Robert F. Wray, 30, was fatally injured when the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass he was driving left the roadway, struck...
Cullman City Schools files charges against student who allegedly threatened administration
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools has filed criminal charges against a student who allegedly made verbal threats against school administration in October. The student was allegedly removed from school grounds and has been provided virtual learning since the incident.
An article published by the...
Kilpatrick, Floyd sworn in
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon two Cullman County elected officials, Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick and Cullman County District Judge, Place 1 Chad Floyd, took their oaths of office for their new terms. Many local and state officials were present for the events, including Rep....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison earns road wins at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled west on Friday to take on their archrival, the Winston County Yellow Jackets for a pair of varsity matchups and the Bulldogs returned home with a pair of wins. The Addison Ladies came up with a solid 40-34 victory and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits area battles with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors took on the Brewer Patriots in a big pair of area matchups at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night and West Point ended up splitting their games. The Lady Warriors rolled past the Lady Patriots 67-30 but in...
Obituary: Carl Nathan Alexander
Carl Nathan Alexander, age 72, of Wilson Bend Community, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1950.
Carl is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Ann Alexander; son, Carl Dewayne Alexander; daughter, Michelle (Gerald) Lyons;...
Obituary: Nicholas Jay Mosley
Funeral service for Nicholas Jay Mosley, 36, of Vinemont will, be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church with interment in Crossroads Cemetery. Minister Josh Stancil will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m...
Obituary: Leroy Pope
Leroy Pope, 81, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan, 12, 2023. Mr. Pope was born July 9, 1941, in Cullman County, Alabama, to John and Lillian Speegle Pope.
Mr. Pope is preceded in death by his parents.
Those surviving Leroy includes his wife, Linda...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 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. 9
• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Obituary: James Chalmer Tidwell
James Chalmer Tidwell, age 43 of Scottsboro, passed away Jan. 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Tidwell was born on July 30, 1979 in Cullman, AL to Chalmer Tidwell and Willie Nell Davis Tidwell. James loved classic cars...
6 preventive tips to stay out of the emergency department
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Hospital emergency departments are busy places throughout the year. Currently, wait times are up, and space is limited at emergency departments across Alabama.
Fortunately, UAB Medicine offers several alternative care options for patients with conditions or illnesses that, while serious, may not...
Therapeutic Recreation celebrates holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. – After December’s intermittent bad weather prompted a rescheduled date, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation held an after-Christmas celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Stone Bridge Farms.
Guests of all ages spent time with Santa Claus reviewing all of...
County Commission begins new year with many surpluses
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when it recognized Jeff Preston, who is retiring after 25 years from the County Road Department. Preston was not in attendance.
The commission agreed to surplus vehicles and other supplies from various departments...
Empty Bowls returning after 2-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Organizers are excited to present Empty Bowls of Cullman County to the community on Monday, Feb. 20, after a two-year hiatus. The event raises money for the Cullman Caring for Kids food bank, which serves those with food insecurity throughout Cullman...
Obituary: Charles Franklin Drake
Charles Franklin Drake, age 89, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Charles was born in Vinemont, AL.
A visitation for Charles will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 9• possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157• possession of...
Obituary: Judy Lee Cutcher
Judy Lee Cutcher, 79, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 25, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama. Judy lived a life of giving and service, to her family, to her church, and her community. Her family was always...
Obituary: Anessa Rhea Harbison White
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. (Psalm 116:15)
Beloved child of God, loving mother, precious sister and faithful friend.
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, Anessa went home to be with her Heavenly Father.
Anessa will be forever remembered by her...
Cullman City Council honors Shawn Crider
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council convened Monday, Jan. 9, in the Lucille N. Galin Municipal Auditorium at city hall where it recognized the contributions of community leader Shawn Crider, who passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30 at the age of 56.
The proclamation in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2023 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is fast approaching, and the county head coaches gathered at the Cullman County Schools Central Office Wednesday afternoon to determine the seeding. Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders of Good Hope finished 6-0 in county...
Obituary: William Alvin Brooks
Funeral service for William Alvin Brooks, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin (updated)
Randal Earl Sartin, age 62 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
Randal was born on January 24, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman
Mrs. Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman, age 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into her peaceful journey. Mrs. Coleman was born on August 20, 1936 to the late...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 7• harassment; person
Jan. 8• unlawful breaking entering...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Iseminger
Brenda Sue Iseminger, age 59, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born May 1, 1963, in Michigan to Charlie Parsons and Juanita Parsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Wilda Hoffman, Patricia...
Obituary: Fred Riley Guthrie
Fred Riley Guthrie, 68, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at his residence.
Fred was born on February 18, 1954, in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nichols...
Severe weather possible Thursday with snowfall Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front moving quickly through the state on Thursday. During the morning hours and across the northern half of the state, scattered thunderstorms will occur.
During the afternoon, as atmospheric instability increases, the thunderstorms will likely become...
Ivey issues EO reforming Correctional Incentive Time
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 725 to “promote public safety by establishing standards and accountability for Correctional Incentive Time.”
Executive Order 725 will allow for uniform standards for loss of Good Time to be enforced and enhanced procedures to be...
2023 classes begin at The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. – To look at the exterior of the buildings on Ninth Street Southeast, one would never imagine the miraculous transformations that happen inside. The Link of Cullman County specializes in educating and nurturing its friends and neighbors, what other organizations refer to...
State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the...
Netflix users target of scam
CULLMAN, Ala. – Netflix subscribers are being targeted by a resurfaced scam that attempts to gain subscribers’ personal information, including bank accounts or credit cards used for Netflix billing.
Scammers have been sending emails and text messages to subscribers stating that their Netflix accounts have...
Double vision: Causes, symptoms and treatment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - More than 800,000 people a year visit their health care provider because of double vision, and around 50,000 people every year go to the emergency room because they have double vision.
According to Kristine B. Hopkins, O.D., professor at the University of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville drops area matchups to Etowah
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville faced off against Etowah in a pair of big area games at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and Etowah ended up taking both games from the Bulldogs. In the girls' game, the Lady Bulldogs dropped their game to the Lady Blue Devils...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison takes area matchups over Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted area foe Sumiton Christian Eagles for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and came away with a sweep. The Bulldogs took down the Eagles 82-49 while the Addison Lady Bulldogs won their contest 57-26.
Addison 82 – Sumiton Christian 49...
Obituary: Curtis B. Stapler (updated)
Curtis Buford Stapler, 91, of Baileyton passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was born June 1, 1931 in Cullman County, Alabama. Curtis loved God, family and his country, including his church family at Lystra Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin
Randal Earl Sartin, age 62 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
Randal was born on January 24, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Floie Shedd Duvall
Floie Shedd Duvall, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered heaven’s gates on Monday morning, Jan. 9, 2023, at the age of 88.
Mrs. Duvall was born to Mathis John and Emma Lee Young Shedd on Sept. 20, 1934, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Floie was a member of...
Obituary: Wilma Eugene Edmonds
A memorial service for Wilma Eugene Edmonds, 92, of Cullman, will be Friday, Jan 13, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wade Maynard will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Edmonds family.
Mrs. Edmonds...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 5• domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment; person; Brunner St....
Obituary: Carol Jean Harbison (Updated)
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. She was born Nov. 7, 1942 to Avery Eugene and Carrie Mae Self Robbins. She is preceded in death by her husband: Sherywon Eugene Harbison.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Jan....
Obituary: Kevin Michael Klansky
Kevin Michael Klansky, age 84, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Harry and Irene Klansky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Klansky; and sister Rose...
Obituary: Stephen Lumpkin Singleton
Stephen Lumpkin Singleton, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Stephen is survived by his son Josh Singleton (Maria); his duaghter Tyler Singleton, his brothers Craig Singleton (Beth) & Ben Singleton (Sue) and his grandchildren Kate Caroline & Carter Singleton.
A...
Daisy and her 9 lives
CULLMAN, Ala. – After spending several days and nights at Catoma Animal Clinic, Cullman Florist shop cat Daisy is happily back home at the flower and gift shop. Daisy suffered several seizures last week, which led to her hospitalization.
After the tornadoes came through Cullman...
38 pediatric health systems emphasize the importance of AED and CPR training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last Monday night, we joined the millions of others across the world who watched in disbelief as Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest and collapsed during an NFL game. While the scene was shocking, the rapid response of medical personnel...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Berlin community.
Eric Dron Taylor, 23, of Cullman, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle...
Good Hope City Council approves rezoning ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its first meeting of 2023 Monday night and there was a small crowd of residents at Good Hope City Hall to comment on a proposed rezoning ordinance. The meeting began with a public hearing...
Obituary: Moie Alton (Slim) Fortenberry
The funeral service for Moie Alton (Slim) Fortenberry will be 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate...
Obituary: Carol Jean Harbison
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. She was born Nov. 7, 1942 to Avery Eugene and Carrie Mae Self Robbins. She...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 5• domestic violence-menacing; CR 7001• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
‘You cannot give up’: Former Alabama running back Siran Stacy speaks to Cullman County students
HOLLY POND, Ala. – All Cullman County Schools students in grades 8-12 are being treated to a special guest speaker this week as former All-American Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy makes his way to each school to share his story.
Stacy was born and...
Obituary: Debra Ann Gunter
The funeral service for Debra Ann Gunter, 67, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate the service. The...
Obituary: Richard Claud Gann
Richard Claud Gann, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
A visitation for Richard will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at East Side Baptist Church, 1111 3rd St SE, Cullman, Alabama; where the...
Obituary: Zelda Mayhan
Zelda Mayhan, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Mayhan family.
Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle Awareness Weekends
MONTGOMGERY, Ala. - About 50 years ago, only 480 nesting pairs of bald eagles were left in the United States, with the last nest in Alabama documented in 1962. Thankfully, a great deal has changed since then, and so many eagles winter in our...
ACES: Pesticide training Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host Private Pesticide Applicator Training with the exam on Wednesday, Jan. 25, From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost of the training and test is $20. Upon passing the test, a $25...
Harris: Keep your body healthy; it may lead to better brain health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. According to the most recent survey of people ages 45 years and older in Alabama, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), one in seven Alabamians experiences subjective cognitive...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Young Writers program accepting applications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is accepting applications from high school and college students until Jan. 15 for its Young Southern Writers Program. It is preferred that applicants have creative writing experience, but it is not mandatory.
Applicants will be vying for a...
Cullman County suicide deaths down in 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – The suicide death rate in Cullman County went down by 23% in 2022 compared to 2021. In 2022, 17 people in Cullman County lost their lives to suicide, down from 22 people in 2021 according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick...
Jacobs proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leaders in government, law enforcement and community services came together at Cullman City Hall on Friday, Jan. 6 as Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Accepting the proclamation was the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force’s Ashley...
Take the Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Are you brave enough to take the plunge for the chance at a free membership to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) or a family season pass to WildWater? The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism team is ready for...
Without the community, this wouldn’t be possible’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Some folks who aren’t from around here or any other small town where the churches outnumber the red lights might turn up their noses and scoff at the simple values and life lessons instilled in us from the time we are...
