PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Tuscaloosa Academy 41-22
BREMEN, Ala. – The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights traveled to face the Cold Springs Eagles Friday night and looking for their seventh win of the season, they were able to defeat the Eagles and return home with a 41-22 victory.
The Knights received the opening kickoff...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops region finale against Oneonta 49-21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday night was Senior Night at James W. Shabel Stadium at Good Hope as the Raiders took on the Oneonta Redskins in a big regional matchup but unfortunately for the Raider fans, Oneonta took control in the second quarter and...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek routs Cherokee 69-8 to remain unbeaten
ARLEY, Ala. – After another dominant performance on the road at Vina last week, the Tigers returned home Friday night for their final regional matchup of the regular season against Cherokee. Like last week’s game, Meek was in control of this one from start...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville races past Fultondale 35-3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville welcomed the Wildcats of Fultondale to Ray Talley Stadium Friday, and they celebrated homecoming with a 35-3, region victory.
Hanceville forced a three and out to start the game to set their offense up with good field position, after a first...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab hammers Hazel Green at home 49-21
ARAB, Ala. – After collecting a massive win over Guntersville last week and securing this year’s region title, the Arabian Knights were back home Friday night to finish their regular season slate against Hazel Green. Arab got off to a bit of a slow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman wraps up regular season with 31-7 win at Etowah
ETOWAH, Ala. – The Bearcats were back on the road Friday night to finish up the regular season with a non-region matchup at Etowah and they looked sharp in a 31-7 win over the Blue Devils.
A big run by Tyler Owens and a big...
Obituary: Geraldine Scott
Funeral services for Geraldine Scott, 84, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Trueman Davis and James Fields will be officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 21st at Hanceville...
Bernard Blues and BBQ returns Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ event hosted by St. Bernard Prep School will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School.
The popular festival will feature arts, crafts and music from...
West Point taking applications for parks and recreation director, maintenance worker
WEST POINT, Ala. -At its regular council meeting Monday, the West Point Town Council announced it is accepting applications for the open positions of parks and recreation director and maintenance worker. Applications can be picked up at West Point Town Hall Mondays, Wednesdays and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 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
October 18
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157; general merchandise; $335 theft of...
Resident who lost home to fire asks county commission to improve communication
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting heard from Sean Buntin, a resident of County Road 222, who requested improved communication among county departments, contractors and others to prevent additional tragedies similar to the one his family suffered last month...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a business in the Dodge City area in reference to a suspicious vehicle on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Deputies located the vehicle and identified the occupants as Thomas James Brannon, 36, of Danville, and Emma Rena...
Local families get safety, cyber awareness education
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 30-40 students, parents and Cullman City Schools administrators scattered throughout the Cullman High School auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey and newly appointed Courtland Municipal Judge Patrick Caver provided safety and cyber...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont handles Asbury at home 47-0
VINEMONT, Ala. – After downing Danville at home last week, the Eagles returned to their home field Thursday night to host Asbury. Like last week’s game, Vinemont was in control of this one the whole way and the Eagles handled the Rams 47-0 to...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope downs West Point 26-20 to win County Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Football Championship Game was hosted at West Point High School Thursday night, but it was the Good Hope Raiders that returned home with the county title. The Raiders led the Warriors 26-12 going into...
Obituary: Joe Neil Cheatham
The Funeral service for Joe Neil Cheatham, 74, of Berlin Community, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. The interment will...
Obituary: Harold Ray Lewis
Harold Ray Lewis, 62 of Haleyville, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Harold was born on January 23, 1960, in Haleyville. He was an avid sportsman, who enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and playing softball, but...
Obituary: James Wallace Clark
James Wallace Clark, age 83 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his residence.
Wallace was born on March 12, 1939, in Haleyville, Alabama to Jesse Clark and Alice Canida Clark. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He loved...
Obituary: Michael Seth Welch
Funeral Service for Michael Seth Welch, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama will be on Friday, Oct. 21,2022 at noon. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Dan Harold Henry
Funeral Service for Dan Henry, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Welcome Baptist Church; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
CCPS named spotlight school for literacy, reading initiatives in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been singled out as one of the top spotlight examples in the state of Alabama for success in implementing the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) and teaching young students literacy skills.
Last spring, Cullman City Schools was...
Cullman Stand Up faith event to take place Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Faith-based event, Cullman Stand Up, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon-2 p.m. Several speakers from various local churches will give brief talks and lead prayers between songs performed by Cullman Police Capt. Jeff Warnke. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 17
manufacture drugs, unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful possession...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs claims County Cross Country Championships, Edgeworth, Whitlow win individual titles
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Thursday morning and the hometown Eagles claimed both the boys’ and girls’ county titles. Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth (15:18.83) and Paizley Whitlow (19:52.29) placed first in their...
Obituary: Frances Ann Wright
Funeral service for Frances Ann Wright, age 67, of Hayden, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 - 3 p.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Richard Mildredge Duskin
Richard Mildredge Duskin, age 67, of Holly Pond passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1955, in Alabama to James Mildredge and Louvie Bell Duskin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Jerald Duskin; sister:...
Obituary: Gregory Levon Sandlin
Gregory Levon Sandlin, 58, of Vinemont entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1963.
Greg loved his family and Alabama football. He had a big soft spot for dogs and brought home strays from work more...
Obituary: James Gerard Hughes
James Gerard “Jimmy” Hughes, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1938, in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart...
Ivey hosts 2nd annual Made in Alabama Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, hosted the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase to recognize some of Alabama’s top companies.
Ivey selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional goods for our state and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Meek, Arab advance at North Regional, Lady Raiders fall to New Hope
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads will be in Huntsville this week competing in this year’s North Regional at the Von Braun Center and a few of them were in action on Wednesday. Good Hope, Meek, Addison and Arab all got their North Regional...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 19, 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
October 18
domestic violence-3rd degree; Catoma Dr. N.E. leaving the scene of an accident;...
‘It’s my addiction’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every October, the green glow coming from the corner of Seventh Avenue and Sixth Street Southeast in Cullman’s historic district can be seen from blocks away. Marcus and Jessica Loegler create a dramatic Halloween scene on their lawn for passersby to...
‘Rely on God for absolutely everything’: Good Hope’s Lexi Doss excited for junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Lexi Doss is excited to get back to work with her team.
"It's one of the best feelings being able to know that you have a group of girls that...
Obituary: Claudie Wayne Jetton
Funeral service for Rev. Claudie Wayne Jetton, 83, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Corinth First Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Ronnie Jetton and Rev. Richard Roberts will officiate. The body will lie...
Obituary: Billy Joe Philyaw
Memorial service for Billy Joe Philyaw, 46, of Cullman will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Philyaw passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 2022, at his residence. He was born...
Obituary: Barbara Lou Kimbrell
Barbara Lou Kimbrell, age 70 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Barbara was born on April 6, 1952, in Alabama.
No services at this time.
Barbara is survived by her daughters: Christy Fowler, and Cindy Walker; son: James Kimbrell;...
Obituary: Erskine Lewis McKinney
Erskine Lewis McKinney, age 88 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
Erskine was born on Aug. 19, 1934, in Franklin County, Alabama.
No services at this time.
Erskine is survived by his wife: Sharon McKinney; daughter: Krista McKinney; granddaughters: Ashley...
Obituary: Leon Baty
Leon Baty of Arkadelphia entered Heaven’s Gates singing praises to the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1934, in Arkadelphia, Alabama to Albert and Exie Hunt Baty and was one of twelve children they raised. Leon loved the...
Obituary: Herbert Ray Heitmueller
Herbert Ray Heitmueller, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Vinemont Alabama to Herbert Albert and Radah Estelle Howard Heitmueller.
Funeral services are Thursday Oct. 20, 2022, at 2 p.m. at St. John's...
Cullman Regional main lobby entrance closed beginning Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman Regional’s main lobby entrance will be closed for construction beginning Monday, Oct. 24. Patients and visitors are asked to use the entrance to Professional Office Building 1 (POB 1) to access most hospital services. Parking areas will not be affected, and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 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
October 17
harassing communication; Publix; Cullman Shopping Center criminal mischief-3rd degree; Main St. S.W;...
‘I want to be a better player, not for me, but for the team’: Vinemont’s Whitney Quick ready for freshman season
VINMEONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took a huge step in the right direction last season, finishing with 10 wins. They finished as the area runner-up and clinched a spot in the Sub-Regional round as well. Freshman Whitney Quick talked about last season...
Greens and Beans Bluegrass Festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) hosted its first Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, with featured musicians Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek. The park was filled with spectators.
In addition to music, the festival had...
Obituary: Joan Margaret Clark
Joan Margaret Clark, age 80 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at her residence in Haleyville.
Joan was born on August 21, 1942, in Chicago, IL.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Joel Brent Martin
Funeral service for Joel Brent Martin, 53, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 2022, at Temple Baptist Church, Pastor Malcolm Carter II and Keith Gulley will be officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior...
Obituary: Carl Courtney Jr.
Carl Courtney Jr., 83, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022, at his home in Hanceville, Alabama. Carl was born on March 8, 1939, in Clinton, Louisiana and was a native of Darlington, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School, class of 1956.
He...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 13
robbery; Main Ave. S.W. theft of property; Co. Rd. 1725 unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy 278 domestic...
Throw some bags for Holly Pond baseball
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Holly Pond Baseball Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the Cullman County Cornhole Club, will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at Holly Pond High School, with registration from 10-10:45 a.m. Bags fly at 11. The event is a fundraiser for...
52 ODES TO JOY: RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY
RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY to add more sunny happiness and warm contentment to your world and to others. American literary legend, Edith Wharton, glowed with this luminous wisdom: “There are two ways to spread light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
“The...
Obituary: Tony Moore
Tony Moore, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Tony is survived by his mother: Nancy Moore; his brothers: Kenny Wayne Moore and Kevin Lee Hyde; and his sisters: Tracy Lynn Milby and Amy Graveman.
Tony was preceded in death by...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap, playoffs set to begin Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The final week of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football regular season is now complete and there were several huge games going on around the local area that helped determine the playoff seeding for next week's youth football playoffs. The Fairview Aggies...
Cullman’s Justin Dyar and team win big at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Justin Dyar and his team received multiple awards at Lake Homes Realty’s ninth annual National Agent Summit for their exceptional achievements in real estate.
Dyar himself, along with John Robert Elliott and Cindy Myrex, were awarded The Alpha Award, one of the...
‘Spiders Aren’t Scary’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Friday hosted a no-so-creepy-crawly Little Farmers program. Called “Spiders Aren’t Scary,” the event saw preschoolers ages 3-5 learning all about our eight-legged friends.
Agriplex Executive Director Rachel Dawsey said she didn’t use real spiders in case any...
ACES: Flash drought- conquering a dry domain
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall has brought a wave of aridity to Alabama along with its pleasant temperatures. In the new climate, homeowners around the state are witnessing their grass brown and plants weaken because of insufficient natural moisture. To assist around the home,...
Hanceville City Council honors local historian Norman Boone
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday honored local historian and Hanceville High School class of 1969’s Norman Boone. Boone single-handedly uploaded Hanceville High School’s yearbooks from 1948 through 2018 to the internet, ensuring the school’s online footprint for generations to come....
Wreaths Across America expands FREE TEACH program curriculum for educators
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine - This year’s theme for Wreaths Across America (WAA) is “Find a Way to Serve.” In keeping with this, the organization launched a new TEACH program earlier this year. The program, which was put together by retired educator and Gold Star...
Obituary: Ruby Gail Nickelson
Funeral service for Ruby Gail Nickelson, 77, of Vinemont will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Bro. Roger White officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening at Cullman Funeral Home from 5:30...
Obituary: Michael Scott Pendley
Michael Scott Pendley, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at his residence.
Scott was born on June 12, 1964, in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
AL Children’s Health Insurance Program celebrates silver anniversary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) Program is celebrating 25 years of serving Alabama children and teens with high quality, low-cost health care coverage for families with incomes above Medicaid eligibility and up to 300% of federal poverty level.
“For the past 25...
‘A blessing’: Colony receives $400K grant for road improvements
COLONY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded nearly $19.3 million to provide improvements in 49 Alabama towns, cities and counties. In Cullman County, the Town of Colony received a $399,827 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for road improvements.
Roadways in...
October teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First (AmFirst) Federal Credit Union recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s honorees were AmFirst Teacher of the Month Skylar King, who is the band director at Vinemont High School, and AmFirst Staff Member...
Paws for Mental Health coming Saturday, Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – WellStone invites the community, including canine companions, to Paws for Mental Health at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m. The free event will include treats for canine attendees, a mini parade, Halloween photo backdrop for fun pictures with pets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to defeat Greene County 30-26
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles returned home for senior night Friday night, and they celebrated the occasion with a 30-26 win over Greene County. The Tigers led the game 26-22 in the fourth quarter, but a late touchdown run by Matt Williams...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 20-7 win at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Addison traveled about 30 minutes up the road to Falkville to play the 2A Blue Devils in a late season out of region matchup. The visiting Bulldogs went old school and ran the Devils ragged as they ruined Senior Night for Falkville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Danville at home 48-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted the Danville Hawks in a huge region matchup that had huge real playoff implications Friday and the Eagles played a complete game, coming out on top 48-14. The Eagles got the ball to start the game and Kyler Pugh...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to East Limestone at home 35-20
WEST POINT, Ala. – The East Limestone Indians came into West Point looking for a win Friday night and despite the Warriors building an early lead, East Limestone was able to pull away in the final frame to defeat West Point 35-20.
East Limestone received...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek mauls Vina 54-0 to improve to 8-0
VINA, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Vina and they proved once again that the running game travels. The Tigers jumped out to a 33-0 lead in the first quarter and cruised...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope earns 5th straight playoff berth with 40-7 win over Fultondale
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a big win on the road last week against Ashville, the Good Hope Raiders looked to get another region win at home against Fultondale for homecoming. Good Hope got off to a quick start and they ended...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss at Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a regional battle at Muscle Shoals. Like a lot of Cullman’s game this season, this one came down to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab tops Guntersville 34-20 for 1st win over Wildcats since 2012
ARAB, Ala. – After hammering Boaz on the road last week, the Arabian Knights returned home for a massive regional matchup with the Guntersville Wildcats Friday night. The Knights haven’t defeated the Wildcats since 2012 but they made up for lost time Friday night,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Frost sets new county rushing record in 51-30 win at Lawrence County
MOULTON, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Lawrence County and it was another historic night for Aggies running back Eli Frost. Frost set new school records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in...
Obituary: Felix Hadley
Felix Hadley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Felix is survived by his sister: Foyce Gregory; his daughters: Crystal Chadwick (Randy Johnson), Valerie Hodges (Shane Freeman); and his grandchildren: Zachary Chadwick,Kaylob Chadwick, Kaiden Hodges & Kinsley Hadley.
Felix was preceded...
Obituary: Rebecca Feltman Smith
Rebecca Feltman Smith, 66 of Hartselle, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital surrounded by her family.
Rebecca was born on Feb. 29, 1956, in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, from 1:30 – 2 p.m....
Obituary: Jerry Freddie Scott
The funeral service for Jerry Freddie Scott, 76, of Cullman will be 12 noon, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be Sunday night, Oct. 16, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Rev. Cory Drummond,...
Obituary: Christopher Bruce Peak
Memorial service for Christopher Bruce Peak, 39, of Athens will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Aris will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Peak family.
Christopher passed away Oct. 12th, 2022, at Athens...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 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
October 12
leaving the scene of an accident; 3rd St. S.E. and 6th...
Vinemont council approves tax abatement for The Shaddix Company
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year, $485,000 tax abatement for The Shaddix Company for the construction of a new building addition, a $8.7 million project.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Project Manager Stanley Kennedy discussed the abatement with the council....
Coffee for a cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathryn Neese, owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Cullman, has found a way for her business to give back to local causes with monthly Days of Giving in which a percentage of the days’ sales are donated to a worthy cause. This...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond knocks off Cold Springs to win 2A, Area 12 title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted this year’s Class 2A, Area 12 Tournament Thursday night and the Lady Broncos knocked off the Cleveland Lady Panthers and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to claim this year’s area title and move on to next week’s North Regional...
Obituary: John Allen Sandlin
John Allen Sandlin, 90, of Cold Springs, Alabama passed away at South Hampton Nursing and Rehab in Owens Cross Roads on Oct. 11, 2022.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2022, at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama. Pastor Allen...
Obituary: Bonnie Marie O’Conner
Bonnie Marie O’Connor, 72 of Bremen, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born March 2, 1950. She was known as “Grandma Bonnie”, “Gammy” and “Amma Bonnie”. She was a grandma to everybody, whether blood or not. She...
Obituary: Shirley Ann BeShears
A celebration of life will be held for Shirley Ann BeShears at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jason Murphree officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to win 4A, Area 12 Tournament
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After capturing the Cullman County Championship a week ago, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home floor Thursday night hosting this year’s Class 4A, Area 12 Tournament. Oneonta defeated Hanceville to advance to the finals and the...
Gadsden man killed in single-vehicle crash
DECATUR, Ala. - A Gadsden man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 11:19 p.m. near Battleground.
Alabama State Troopers said Deangelo W. Ross, 37, was fatally injured when the 2014 Infiniti Q50 he was driving left the roadway and struck...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 11
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB MM 299 unlawful possession...
Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend support when the showing gets tough.
“These kids think nothing about getting up and going again when they get knocked down,”...
‘Success is achieved through hard and continuous work’: Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm ready for cheer season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here and for Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm, it has been an amazing experience for her. She feels so blessed to cheer alongside a great group of girls. She has taken away a lot...
Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Oct. 14, from 5-10 p.m., featuring bluegrass artists Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek.
CDMA President Judith Caples previously told The...
Obituary: Tommy Hugh Anglin
Tommy Hugh Anglin, age 67 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Haleyville Health Care Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Tommy was born on Nov. 3, 1954, in Hackleburg, Alabama to Vernon Anglin and Zenny Raper Anglin. He loved to...
Soggy Senior Day at Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite the drizzling rain Wednesday morning, Cullman County residents over the age of 55 gathered for Senior Day at Cullman County Fair. The special day was sponsored by Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice, which provided free T-shirts to the first...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 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
October 9
theft of lost property-4th degree, criminal trespassing-3rd degree; Walmart; Olive St....
‘This is really changing the culture of volleyball’: Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association completes 2nd season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association just wrapped up its second season and that brought some young, talented volleyball players to compete in their respective age groups. They finished the season with a 12-team tournament on Saturday Oct. 1.
Jennifer Rohrscheib is the...
Dodge City Tattoo Company Halloween Art and Oddities Market Oct. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lovers of all things spooky will have an opportunity to attend a special event featuring a variety of horror-themed crafts this year at Dodge City Tattoo Company. The tattoo shop will host its first Halloween Art and Oddities Market Saturday, Oct....
Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and Jessica Martin, CRNP, have joined Dr. Greg Thompson and Dr. Carlos Villar in providing wound care services to patients.
Cullman Regional’s...
Obituary: Geraldine James
Funeral Service for Geraldine James, age 75, will be at 12 noon on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jared Folks officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at...
Obituary: Annie Fisher Oakes
Funeral Services for Annie Fisher Oakes, 91, of Vinemont, will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Patrick Egan, O.S.B., will officiate the services. The interment will follow the service in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. The family will...
Obituary: Henry Self Jr.
Funeral service for Henry Self Jr., 77, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Carmel/Berlin Cemetery, Rev. Dudley Brock and Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral...
Obituary: David Gene Ford
We are sad to announce the passing of David Gene Ford on Oct. 9, 2022. He was 72 years old. He was a beloved, devoted, and caring husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was surrounded by family and friends at home in Cullman,...
Obituary: Charles L. Mewbourn
Funeral Service for Charles L. Mewbourn, age 85, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Bennett officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior...
