Obituary: Calvin Thomas Bailey
Calvin Thomas Bailey, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Calvin was born in Cullman.
Calvin is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Bailey; his beloved daughters, Rhonda Bailey and Marsha Bailey; his grandsons, Jeremy...
Obituary: Helen Marie Dahlke
Funeral Service for Helen Marie Dahlke, age 89, of Cullman, will be at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor John Bussman officiating, burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until noon on Tuesday,...
Capitol Christmas tree lit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Friday evening.
Arriving at the Alabama State Capitol, accompanied by a blue siren escort from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), an Eastern Red Cedar, donated by the Allen family of Fitzpatrick, Alabama,...
Lights on 436
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ronnie Allred has created a spectacular Christmas light show, Lights on 436, in his own front yard and invites everyone to see it free of charge. Allred has 5,200 LED pixels lining his house and has several props, including “talking” Christmas...
Antibiotics only when needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris recently released information about the importance of taking antibiotics only when appropriate, due to concerns about increased antibiotic resistance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
While antibiotics are useful in killing germs,...
CCSO shares Christmas safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) shared several safety tips for residents to remember this holiday season.
Around the home
Keep your doors and windows locked at all times.
If you are leaving for an extended period of time, have neighbors or family members...
ACES: Pest proof your home to keep critters away this winter
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Winter can bring a seemingly sudden invasion of indoor pests when the weather turns cold. Dealing with these critters can be challenging, however they can be stopped at the door with the right preparation. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Identification Cards issued at county health departments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Imagine you hear loud sirens, see bright lights, and are stopped by a law enforcement officer while driving alone. Imagine that you are on the autism spectrum and are increasingly overwhelmed with sensory overload well before the officer or a first...
Christmas at Hallmark Farms returns for 2nd year
WARRIOR, Ala. – The City of Warrior hosted Christmas at Hallmark Farms this week for the second year. Guests were welcome to walk the iconic 565-acre property, take pictures with Santa and enjoy refreshments.
At the center of the property is the historic Hallmark Mansion,...
Obituary: Vester Richard Cranford, Sr.
Funeral service with military honors for Vester Richard Cranford, Sr., 92, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Valley Springs Cemetery, Rev. Tim Box officiating. The family will receive friends at...
Obituary: Franklin Taft Reid
Taft Reid passed away at Cullman Hospital on Nov. 21, 2022. He was born to Cannie Taft and Lavelle Helms Reid on June 18, 1937. He is survived by two children: Luke Taft Reid and Amy Reid Flowers, both great sources of pride for...
Obituary: Clifton Ray Sheats
Funeral Service for Clifton Ray Sheats, age 77, of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, burial at Cook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Donald Segers
Funeral services for James Donald Segers will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Wendell Peterson and Josh Nation will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Local nursing homes accepting Christmas cards for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Cullman County are accepting Christmas cards for seniors to help brighten up their holiday season. Special messages or pictures drawn by children are greatly appreciated. Some facilities have cut-off dates for receiving cards...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Falkville in 2OT thriller 64-59, Bulldogs pull away to win 80-58
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils for two games Friday night and both Bulldog squads came away with wins. The Addison ladies took two overtimes before they put away the Lady Devils 64-59 and the Addison men broke open a close game in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits varsity battles with J.B. Pennington
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the J.B. Pennington Tigers in Friday night hoops action. Vinemont's varsity girls cruised past J.B. Pennington 54-17 but in the boys' game, a late comeback effort by the Eagles came up just short and the Tigers were able to...
Obituary: Paula Kay Harris
Paula Kay Harris, age 61 of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at her residence.
Paula was born on March 27, 1961, in Cullman, Alabama.
No services will be held at this time.
Paula is survived by her mother, Carolyn Faye Hodge; daughter, Lamanda...
Obituary: Gerald “Cotton” Lee Haynes
Funeral Service for Gerald "Cotton" Lee Haynes, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Eugene Loyd officiating, interment in Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec....
Obituary: Thomas Ray Baker
Memorial service arrangements for Thomas Ray Baker, 29, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Baker passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born Nov. 18, 1993, to Larry Lee and Regina...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s McCoy signs with Asbury
WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at West Point High School as friends, family, teammates and coaches filled the library to help one Warrior standout celebrate the next step in their athletic and academic career. West Point’s Colton McCoy officially signed...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 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 1
Arrests
December 1
Duke, Alex M; 20
public intoxicationunlawful possession/receiving controlled substancesunlawful possession of...
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas toy donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is requesting donations for its 11th annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 10. The giveaway will be held in two locations, Spirit Life Church in Cullman located at 1650 St. Joseph Dr. from...
Cullman man arrested on burglary charges in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. – Braden Boner, 19, of Cullman, was arrested Tuesday by the Florence Police Department during an attempted burglary at a Walgreens Pharmacy located on North Wood Avenue in Florence.
Boner was allegedly found intoxicated by officers on the scene. Upon searching his belongings,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies edge West Point on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies traveled to West Point to take on the Warriors in a pair of varsity games. The Lady Aggies held a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and had to hold off a furious comeback from the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops varsity matchups to Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison men and women's teams hosted the Decatur Christian Eagles at Alan Stephenson Gym and dropped two games to the Eagles. The ladies fell 61-41 in the opener and the men lost their game 87-71. Addison will host the Falkville...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Broncos 59-42, Lady Raiders handle Holly Pond 51-16
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were both back home to host a pair of varsity matchups against Holly Pond and both teams were able to collect impressive wins over the visiting Broncos. The Lady Raiders got things started...
Obituary: Gary Ray Marsh
A Graveside service for Gary Ray Marsh, 64, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at First Baptist Fairview Cemetery. Dr. David Chambers will officiate the service. The visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Bradley Jay Nease
Bradley Jay Nease, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at the age of 57. Mr. Nease was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 5, 1965, to Vernon Leroy Nease and Viola Mouse.
B.J. was a diesel technician and he loved to work...
Obituary: Wayne Wesley Floyd, Jr.
Wayne Wesley Floyd, Jr., age 54, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 2, 1968, in Georgia to Wayne Wesley Floyd, Sr. and Sherrell J. Floyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Pace
James “Jimmy” Pace, age 65 of Hayden, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1957, in Athens, Georgia to George Barney Pace and Mildred Inez Bentley Pace. Jimmy served in the United States Army and...
Obituary: James Burl Chappell
Graveside service for James Burl Chappell, 85, of Cullman will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Valley Springs Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cullman Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
Mr. Chappell passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 28
trespassing, attempting to elude law enforcement officer; Hwy 157violation of protection order; Co. Rd....
Troopers report 8 fatalities over Thanksgiving travel period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As holiday travel numbers continue to reflect pre-pandemic numbers, Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated eight traffic-related fatalities while patrolling the roadways during this year’s official five-day travel period.
“I would like to offer my sincere...
Holly Pond Lions donate remaining $2K for local family’s Diabetic Alert Dog
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Lions Club, at its Monday night meeting, presented a check for $2,000 to the family of 7-year-old Cash Howard, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes this fall. The donation helped the family officially meet its goal...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Nov. 24
Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the Vinemont area. Upon arrival, deputies located two subjects in a vehicle on the property.
Andrea Beth Bailey, 40, of Cullman, and...
Obituary: James Elzie Johnson
James Elzie Johnson, 82 of Houston, entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Johnson was born on June 27, 1940, in Haleyville, AL.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his son,...
Obituary: Lorene Allie Richter Hyatt
Lorene Allie Richter Hyatt, 96, of Hanceville passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1926.
She is survived by her brother, Louie William Richter; nieces and nephews, Jerry (Dixie) Richter, Greg (Laura Axelrod) Richter, Jeff...
Obituary: Ellen Walser Uzzell
Ellen Walser Uzzell, 98, of Cullman passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at Woodland Village Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 28, 1924. Ellen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Memom to all children. She was a domestic engineer who loved...
Bail is back in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a Wednesday press conference announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Judicial Circuit “made a ruling in our favor that basically we were doing everything right under a 2018 order that...
Ingram names Trent Dilfer as Head Coach of UAB Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has named 14-year NFL veteran quarterback and Super Bowl XXXV Champion Trent Dilfer as UAB Football's seventh head coach in program history.
Dilfer will officially begin his tenure as the UAB Football Head Coach on Friday,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 30, 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
November 29
forgery-3rd degree; Van’s Sporting Goods; forged checkcriminal trespassing-3rd degree; WalMart; Olive...
‘We may be small, but we are mighty’: Good Hope twirler Jenna Crumpton enjoying junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope junior twirler Jenna Crumpton has now been in the Raider Band for five years and has had a great time with an amazing group of fellow band members. She has taken away so much from her time with...
2022 Christmas Tour of Homes coming Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2022 Christmas Tour of Homes will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1-5 p.m. Hosted by the Share Club of Cullman, the tour will feature four homes that have been decked out for the holidays. Homeowners Kurt and Megan...
‘Welcome to Mayberry’ coming to Hanceville Dec. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman’s Senior Outreach Organization, founded by Jamie Brown Looney, is becoming known for its comical musical productions. The group put on its first show, “The Hee Haw Show,” back in 2019. Its next production, “Welcome to Mayberry” will be this Saturday,...
Santa Claus visiting Dodge City Jack’s Dec. 12
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Jack’s in Dodge City will host Santa for a special evening of holiday cheer and hand-made Southern food. Families are invited to a free visit with Santa for pictures while enjoying Jack’s Southern homestyle menu among festive decor and a...
Obituary: James Pilgrim
James Pilgrim, age 79 of Cullman, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at UAB hospital in Birmingham.
He was born Nov. 14, 1943.
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where the service will be...
Obituary: Lillian Mozelle Mobley
Lillian Mozelle Mobley, age 100, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
Visitation for Lillian will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Ave. NW, Cullman, AL 35055. Funeral services will be...
Obituary: Margaret Juanita Hunt
Margaret Juanita Hunt, of Cullman, AL, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at the age of 93. Ms. Hunt was born in Akron, Ohio, on Jan. 5, 1929, to Eddie Sylvester and Mary Bell Cass Patterson.
Ms. Hunt was a member of Mt. Vernon Primitive...
Obituary: Carolyn Gelene Rodgers
Funeral service for Carolyn Gelene Rodgers, 75, of Odenville, formerly of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2nd, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duck Creek Cemetery. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday evening at...
Obituary: Nell Kuykendall Reeves
Funeral Service for Nell Kuykendall Reeves, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Roger James and Shannon Wilkerson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Annette T. Brooks
Funeral services for Annette T. Brooks, age 85 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Fields officiating. Mrs. Brooks will lie in state at Hanceville Funeral Home on Wednesday,...
Obituary: James Hendrix Morton
James Hendrix Morton, 77, of Cullman passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Mr. Morton was born May 6, 1945, to Hershel Hendrix Morton and Verna Mae Tyree Morton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, J.R. Morton; sister, Gwen Fortenberry;...
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Krenzel
The Funeral Service for Daniel Joseph Krenzel, 86, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday before the service. Reverend Delbert Freeman and Reverend Jimmy...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Cold Springs split varsity matchups
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and both teams split the county games. The Lady Eagles took care of business on the road, defeating the Lady Warriors 60-42 while in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 28
burglary-3rd degree, theft of property-1st degree, theft of property-2nd degree, criminal...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Minck signs with Northwest-Shoals
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School’s library was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Tuesday to celebrate the latest achievement of one Warrior’s athletic career. West Point Softball standout Bethany Minck was sought by several schools that wanted to add her...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos collect sweep at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on the Hanceville Bulldogs Monday night and left with a pair of wins. The Lady Broncos won a defensive affair over the Lady Bulldogs 39-9 and the Broncos jumped out to an...
Col. John G. Cullmann descendant returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Making his way south from his home in North Carolina, Lou Johnson, a descendant of Cullman’s founder Col. John G. Cullmann, visited the Cullman County Museum Friday ahead of the lighting of the Christmas pyramid. Johnson came bearing Peoples Drug Co....
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
Act now ahead of possible severe weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Weather forecast models from the National Weather Service in Huntsville are calling for the possibility of severe weather in Cullman and much of Alabama on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 30. The NWS said the storm system has the potential...
Obituary: Bonnie Louise Maze
The Funeral Service for Bonnie Louise Maze, 75, will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, from 5-8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Reverend John McKoy will officiate the service. ...
Obituary: Randy Dale Jones
Funeral service for Randy Dale Jones, 54, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at White Oak Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Adam Edmondson and Rev. Randall Edmondson will officiate. The body will lie in...
Obituary: Butch Oliver
Butch Oliver, age 75 of Cullman, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at his residence.
Butch was born on Oct. 29, 1947, in Russellville, AL.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. until noon at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where the service...
Good Hope City Council presents donations to local organizations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and there was a small crowd of representatives from several Good Hope and Cullman County organizations there for a special presentation. The Council...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 21
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 392 assault; Co. Rd. 695 unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of property; Hwy 31 harassment, violation of protection order; Co. Rd. 613
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1588 permitting dogs to run at large; Co....
‘Give it your all and never give up’: West Point’s Liberty and Laklin Shadix excited for basketball season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last year, the West Point Lady Warriors had another great basketball season, finishing runner-up in the area and clinching another spot in Sub-Regionals. That season was the first one on varsity for junior Liberty Shadix and eighth grader Laklin Shadix....
Christmas coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a town known for its festivals and community celebrations, Christmas takes the cake in Cullman with numerous celebrations and festivities.
The two most heavily attended parades are the Christmas in Cullman Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Cullman County Christmas Parade.
On...
Giving grace on Giving Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a way to encourage people to perform good deeds and now sees itself as “a movement that unleashed the power of radical generosity around the world” according to its website. This year, Giving Tuesday falls...
Alabama 1st state to include peer support training in fire recruit curriculum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama has become the first state in the nation to add peer support training to its curriculum for new fire school recruits, thanks to funding from the Alabama Department of Mental Health and support from the Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama...
Students get creative for 100th National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From state flowers to notable landmarks, American students have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments to celebrate the places they call home.
These ornaments will adorn 58 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The trees represent states, territories and schools managed by the...
‘You’ll receive more blessings than you can imagine’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (AFAPA) has been working to gain members this past month in recognition of National Child Adoption Month. According to the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), there are over 220 children available for adoption...
Obituary: Tommy Henry Amaro
Tommy Henry Amaro, age 35 of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Tommy was born in California on July 28, 1987, to Darrell and Marie Chase Amaro. He loved to go to the river, to work and tinker on Go-Karts, and was...
Obituary: Jo Fenske
Funeral Service for Jo Fenske, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wendell Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
Vinemont Christmas in the Park Dec. 3
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s inaugural Christmas in the Park will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the South Vinemont Trail and Art Park.
The community is welcome to attend the lighting of an 18-foot Christmas tree and to visit with Santa Claus. Kids...
Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck (OIR), an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, student veterans from both schools...
Obituary: Sheree Saunders
Funeral services for Sheree Saunders, age 67 of Newark, NJ, will be held on Monday, Nov. 28 at noon at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Odis Minnitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Colony Cemetery. Ms. Saunders will lie in repose on Monday. Nov....
Obituary: Joe Benny Wise
Funeral services for Joe Benny Wise of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Nazarene Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Doug Barbee will be officiating. Visitation for Mr. Wise will be from...
Good Hope provides 2K Thanksgiving meals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope held its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday at Good Hope High School, where Child Nutrition Program (CNP) workers Emily Blankenship, Kerri McCluskey and Jamie Brannon prepared enough food for 2,000 plates.
City workers delivered food to...
Shop local on Small Business Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday, Nov. 26, marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday in Cullman and nationwide. Created in the midst of a recession in 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to support local brick and mortar businesses with their patronage...
Hanceville man hit by train, succumbs to injuries
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was hit by a train at approximately 11:45 a.m. on the Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River Bridge in Garden City. Tommy Amaro, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Tigers for Tomorrow fall, winter hours
ATTALLA, Ala. - Tigers For Tomorrow Wild Animal Preserve has a family weekend planned! The preserve will be open Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us for the last weekend of fall hours!
Capybara encounters: No reservations needed. Book at admission window. $50...
Cullman Library: Free services and book sale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System offers several free services to the community and will also host an upcoming book sale for readers young and older.
Homework Alabama is a free online service that provides tutoring, homework help and test prep with...
Christmas at the Grotto returns Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Ave Maria Grotto is bringing back its Christmas tradition for another year. This year, Christmas at the Grotto will expand to 17 dates: Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 1-3, 9-11, 15-17, 19-23 and 26, and will be open from 5-9 p.m....
LED lights installed at West Point ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council at its meeting Monday night heard from Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital International, the company that supplied LED lights for the town’s ballpark.
Garner said, “I appreciate the opportunity to put these lights...
CCSO gearing up for annual rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, including the special needs rodeo, is right around the corner— and it’s an event the community looks forward to every year.
This year’s special needs rodeo will take place Thursday, Dec. 8,...
Good Hope’s McKenney named Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Teen
ALABASTER, Ala. – This year’s Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Team competition was hosted at Thompson High School earlier this month and Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney was selected as this year’s winner. McKenney won the talent portion of the competition as well and she will...
Cullman family copes with baby’s cancer diagnosis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents Sadie and Derrick Attaway of Cullman recently experienced a serious health scare when one of their twins, 11-month-old Brixton Attaway, was diagnosed with group C retinoblastoma in October.
A few months ago, before an appointment with their pediatrician, Sadie Attaway took...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops nail-biter to Dora 48-46
JASPER, Ala. -- The ladies of Addison competed in the Curry Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament over the past two days and came away with a 1-1 record. The 1A Lady Dawgs dispatched 4A Corner 49-15 on Tuesday night and lost a tough one 48-46 to 4A Dora on Wednesday. This...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats win inaugural Mike Dean Turkey Shootout with 56-41 win over Springville
CULLMAN, Ala. – After advancing with a 74-22 win over Moody Tuesday night, the Bearcats were back on the floor at Bearcat Arena to face Springville in Wednesday night’s Mike Dean Turkey Shootout Championship Game. The ‘Cats got off to a slow start in...
Obituary: Laura James Bownes
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Laura James Bownes. Laura was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 30th, 1928, and attended Catholic University of America, graduating with a BS in 1954. ...
Obituary: Sandra Kay Barnett
Graveside Service for Sandra Kay Barnett, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel with Bro. Lynn Perkins officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barnett passed away on Tuesday,...
Obituary: James Larry Dingler, Jr.
A graveside service for James Larry Dingler Jr. of Hanceville will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 at Bangor Cemetery. Reverend Clint Reeves will be officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Dingler was born on...
Obituary: Stanley Malone Phillips Sr.
Stanley Malone Phillips Sr., 80, of Brushy Pond peaceful passed away on Friday, Nov. 18. He was born in Jefferson County to Oscar and Joy Phillips.
He was a proud Air Force veteran. He resided in Lake Charles, Louisiana and worked at the Lake Charles...
Ashley Wilson named 2023 City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Thursday evening, Nov. 17, at Loft 212 downtown, where it named Ashley Wilson the 2023 City Family of the Year.
Wilson runs Curt’s Closet, the local nonprofit she founded to cope with...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Saturday, Nov. 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area.
Rhyan Rnell Hall, 28, of Hanceville, was located inside the vehicle.
Hall was arrested on multiple warrants,...
Christmas pyramid lighting this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s traditional Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, located next to the Cullman County Museum at 211 Second Ave. NE, will be lit Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Debuting in 2019, Cullman’s Christmas pyramid, standing a grand 30-feet-tall, was created by Erzgebirgiisehe...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 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
November 21
domestic violence-3rd degree; Veigl Village Ct. SWunlawful breaking and entering motor...
Gudger wins Guardian of Small Business award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) honored Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, with its Guardian of Small Business award Friday, Nov. 18, at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s November Community Luncheon. The Alabama Leadership Council of the NFIB selected Gudger...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rickwood Caverns will again transform into a unique, winter wonderland for the holiday season.
Known as “Wonderland Under Warrior,” the magical experience features festive light displays, decorations and a number of characters who are available for photos. It all accentuates the cave’s...
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