Obituary: Wanda Jean Calvert
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Calvert, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: George “Pokey” Ronald Pattillo
George Ronald Pattillo, “Pokey” age 80 of Cullman died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard E. and Marcille...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Life-Threatening Wind Chill for Much of the State late this week
CLANTON – Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches have been issued for much of the state from Thursday evening or early Friday through the Christmas weekend. The National...
ALEA: Travel safe, arrive safe this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Vinemont High School Monday night to battle the Eagles in a pair of...
Obituary: Danny S. Hinkle
Danny S. Hinkle, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama gained his wings on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Danny was born in Langdale, Alabama on Sept....
Obituary: Justin Wayne Yeager
Graveside Service for Justin Wayne Yeager, age 46, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Corinth Baptist Cemetery...
Obituary: Vera H. Dryer Snoddy
Vera H. Dryer Snoddy, 94 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Vera...
Obituary: Darlene Smith Blalock
Darlene Smith Blalock, 85, of Huntsville passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1937, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Joseph James Glista, Sr.
Joseph James Glista, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
Good Hope City Council holds final meeting of 2022
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its final December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the council...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rick Pate kicks off Agriplex capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas came early for the North Alabama Agriplex’s capital campaign on Friday when Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick...
Obituary: Artena Stanley Hunt
Artena Stanley Hunt, 83, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful...
Obituary: L.C. Everett
Funeral service for L.C. Everett, 79, of Logan will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Lisa Elaine Pearson
Funeral services for Lisa Elaine Pearson of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. The burial...
‘How much of a blessing you are’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds upon hundreds of elders from every nook and cranny of Cullman County enjoyed a Christmas luncheon together at Stone Bridge...
Coldest temperature in years forecast across parts of state with increasing chances of snow
CLANTON, Ala. – An upper-level system will produce rainfall mainly across the southern half of the state Monday evening into Tuesday. There could be...
Obituary: Jamie Patrick Yarbrough
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jamie Patrick Yarbrough, 53, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Yarbrough family.
Jamie...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture county championships
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament has been raging throughout the week and culminated with a pair of...
Bosom Buddies give thanks to community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Concluding its 10th year of serving the community, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation has provided more than $125,000 to 117...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 =...
‘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...
$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...
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...
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...
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....
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)...
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...
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...
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,...
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. ...
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...
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....
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....
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 =...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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 =...
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....
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
