2nd Fridays’ swan song this Friday: Last event of the season Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - After two successful and well-attended 2nd Fridays events in June and July, this Friday brings the summer’s final 2nd Fridays to the Warehouse District. The free Aug. 12 event will feature the Avenue G Band and Sipsey Falls and run from...
Obituary: Donna Webb Byram
On August 9, 2022, Donna Webb Byram joined friends and family who were waiting for her in Heaven, including her parents: T.M. Webb and Ona Mae Webb Anglun; as well as her granddaughter: Ansley Elette Patterson.
A lifelong resident of Cullman, Donna was born April...
Obituary: Glenda Madeline Barnes
Funeral Service for Glenda Madeline Barnes, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Cullman...
Obituary: Raymond Junior Brown
Raymond Junior Brown, 83, of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1938.
He is survived by his wife: Edith Brown; children: Vandon Brown, Towana (Joseph) McElroy and Reba (Mark) Whitley; granddaughter: Hannah Rebekah (Bradley) Sturgeon;...
North Alabama Agriplex named Conservation Educator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex was honored Friday evening in Prattville by being named 2022 Conservation Educator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AFW). The Agriplex was nominated by Rev. James Fields and April Waltz.
Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey shared, “We...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 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
August 5
criminal trespassing-3rd degree; City of Cullman; Co. Rd. 469
August 6
criminal trespassing-3rd...
Country superstars, local nonprofits partner to benefit community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to donate food boxes and school supplies to families in need. Organizers said 540 boxes of food were given away, and...
‘Savor every moment’: Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney excited for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off an outstanding 2021 volleyball season, making it to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and senior Maddie McKenney feels blessed to have been a part of that postseason run....
‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's...
Victim Services collecting stuffed animals for children in crisis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is holding a stuffed animal drive to provide comfort to the children in crisis who need to visit its shelters.
VSOC provides crisis response and recovery services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Executive Director Carol Horstman...
Obituary: Betty Sue Parker
Betty Sue Parker, age 57, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Betty was born March 8, 1965.
Obituary: Randy Keith Bartlett
Randy Keith Bartlett, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Randy was born February 27, 1962, in Cullman, Alabama to L.D. and Melba Denney Bartlett.
A memorial celebration of life service for Randy will be announced at a later date...
Obituary: Ronald Louis Laursen
Ronald Louis “Butch” Laursen, 64, of Eva passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 14, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from 6 - 9p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. A...
Obituary: Ronald Clark Pattillo
Ronald Clark Pattillo, 59, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Cullman Alabama May 2, 1963.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from noon - 1:30 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, followed by a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 6
theft of property-4th degree; Olive St. S.W; cashassault-3rd degree; Co. Rd....
‘We are a huge family’
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont community enjoyed the second annual Freedom Fest on Friday, put on by Vinemont Schools. Festivities included inflatables, vendors, face painting, live music, free school supplies and the inaugural cruise-in car show in the middle school parking lot.
Student athletes and...
Traffic fatality update
DECATUR POST — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, has claimed the life of a Louisville, Ky., man. Conor J. Nelis, 22, was fatally injured when the 2013 Ford Focus in which he was a passenger was struck by a 2015 Mack...
‘Always fight until the end’: Victoria Stanley remembers her playing days at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and basketball player, Victoria Stanley. Victoria made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her time playing at Hanceville but mentioned a few that stood out.
"One of my...
Cullman council meets for birthday wishes, round of thanks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized Council President Jenny Folsom’s birthday with balloons. It also heard from Councilman Brad Smith, chair of the public safety committee, who shared his thoughts on the weekend’s Rock the South event and the...
Local veterans attend Rock the South, safe and protected
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an exhilarating event for most who attend, an electrifying two days of basking in the best of country music with tens of thousands of fans who feel the same way. However, for those who spent endless days...
Traffic alert for Hwy 31 and Hwy 278
TRAFFIC ALERT: The traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 278 will be inoperable for several hours on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. for the replacement of the control box by the Alabama Department of Transportation. Officers from the Cullman...
Obituary: James Douglas Link
Dr. James Douglas Link, age 88 of Dandridge, Tennessee passed way Friday morning, August 5, 2022, at his home. He was a native of Cullman, Alabama and lived in Florence, Alabama 58 years prior to moving to Dandridge.
Dr. Link was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Jeri Weltha Clark
Jeri Weltha Clark, 77, of Cullman passed away Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 19, 1945, to Edsel & Weltha Taylor.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Clark family.
Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Obituary: Judith Anderson Wilson
Mrs. Judith Anderson Wilson, 84, of Connecticut passed from this life Sunday, August 8th, 2022. She was born July 2, 1938, to Henry & Irene Anderson.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family.
Obituary: Marilyn Joyce McAnnally-Hays
Funeral services for Marilyn Joyce McAnnally-Hays of Bangor, AL will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bangor Cemetery. Reverend Junior Wolfe will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until service time at the...
Obituary: Paul John Glade
Paul John Glade, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on August 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1956, in California to Peter and Sarah Glade.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife: Brenda Dwyer-Glade; daughter: Amber Green;...
Obituary: James Danny Harris
Funeral Service for James Danny Harris, age 74, of Crane Hill, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Antioch Baptist Church with Wade Maynard officiating; interment in Antioch Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10,...
Obituary: Brelan Fayette Knighten
Memorial Service for Brelan Fayette Knighten, age 82, of Logan, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon-1:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Knighten...
Good Hope City Council reports successful Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and reported another successful Back to School Bash. This year’s Back to School Bash was held July 28 at Good Hope Municipal Park and...
Kentucky man killed in CR 222 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Kentucky man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck along County Road 222 near Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday. The crash happened just before 9 a.m.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, Conor James Nelis, 22, of Louisville, was declared...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 4
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Co. Rd. 1145 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of...
Cullman’s Imagination Library celebrates 1 year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (TFPLCC) on Friday celebrated its one-year anniversary of encouraging children’s literacy through its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Kids who visited were treated to cupcakes and colored birthday cards for the library....
Mark Stephens named systemwide athletic director for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at Cullman High School, Stephens will now serve as athletic director for all Cullman City Schools athletic programs. Retired former CHS...
‘Good Hope is one big family’: Desire Odachowski remembers her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player Desire Odachowski. Desire made a long list of great memories on and off the court in her time at Good Hope.
"My favorite basketball memory has to be when we...
‘The landscape is starting to breathe’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average of 30 members at the time. In recent years, because of a lack of tending, the Wildflower Garden has grown...
Obituary: Mary Virginia Seymour
Mary Virginia Seymour, age 80, of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Virginia was born on April 3, 1942, in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, from 2-3p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Leipert
Ronald Dale Leipert, age 79 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born in Cullman County on April 6, 1943, to Alvie Levi Leipert and Annie Ruth Easterwood Leipert. Ronald was a loving and...
Obituary: William Paul Black
William Paul Black, age 52, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Paul was born October 24, 1969, in Alabama.
Paul is survived by his wife: Holly Mosley; his daughter: Cheslee Black; his son: Bradley Mosley; his brothers: Rodger (Eydie) Black,...
WildWater invites first responders to park on Tuesday
WildWater has extended an invitation to all Cullman first responders to the waterpark on Tuesday. Free admission to the park will be given with an employee identification badge at the gate.
Invitees include nursing assistants, nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, call dispatchers and emergency management...
WSCC launching Robotic Welding Technician degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) welding program is preparing for a noteworthy fall 2022 semester. The department is launching a new Robotic Welding Technician degree and moving into a new space on campus – the state-of-the-art Center for Robotic Welding, Fabrication...
Cullman’s Sybil Tubbs graduates from SUNY Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. - Sybil Tubbs of Cullman, Alabama, is among the students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2022 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 21. Sybil earned a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies .
SUNY Oneonta consistently...
‘A Journey for Love’
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this fall.
The 43-member group has its opener down, and Band Director Skylar King said that with the band’s current pace, a...
Obituary: Alvis Ernest Strickland
Alvis Ernest “Bit” Strickland, 93 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Strickland was born on August 26, 1928, in Marylee, Alabama to Ernest and Juda Strickland. As a lifelong member of the...
Obituary: Kevin Dewayne Yates
Kevin Dewayne Yates, 58, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, closed his eyes in sleep and woke up eternally healed on August 2, 2022.
Kevin was born on August 28, 1963, in Cullman, Alabama, to James Marvin and Carolyn Yates. He worked as a band...
Obituary: Linda Ray Clark
Linda Ray Clark, age 79 of Logan, passed away at her home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born February 13, 1943, to Jim Frank Ray and Lula Mae Ray Varner.
She was loving, talented, and creative. We will all miss her beautiful smile....
Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway
A highly decorated Vietnam combat veteran died Feb. 22, 2021, from injuries sustained in a single-engine airplane crash in Cullman, AL.
Frederick “Noah” Dawson Holloway was born June 14, 1946, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to Orion Dawson and Mary Dawson-Westphal and later adopted by Ray and Edith...
Registration open for CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy fall 2022 session.
The Citizens' Academy is an opportunity for Cullman County community members to learn about the role of law enforcement in the area.
The nine-week course begins...
Sons of Liberty complete 10th annual Pray and Pledge Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s schools were visited by riders from the Alabama Sons of Liberty, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers Saturday morning as part of this year’s Pray and Pledge Ride. The riders visited Addison last weekend and will be riding...
Rock the South: Law enforcement, EMS update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first day of Rock the South saw more than 60,000 attendees from all over the country, six musical acts, some heat-related medical incidents and a handful of arrests.
Cullman Assistant Police Chief David Nassetta said, unofficially, that emergency medical personnel were...
More than 60K turn out to Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Temperatures were in the low 90s and the heat index was near 100 when the gates opened at this year’s Rock the South Friday. Thousands of country music fans of all ages descended on the venue, and the general admission area...
The sky’s the limit: Exponential return on investment opportunity for city, county at Cullman Regional Airport
VINEMONT, Ala. - With both the State of Alabama and federal government investing millions of dollars in the Cullman Regional Airport by way of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), specifically the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG), plans are in the works to update the Vinemont...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Holcombe Hodge
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Holcombe Hodge, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Cullman with Dale Moore officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Mary Jean Ponder
Graveside Service for Mary Jean Ponder, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Ebenezer Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Trimble and Rev. Terry Blankenship officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ponder passed away on...
Obituary: Charles William “Smitty” Smith
Charles William "Smitty" Smith, age 86, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born February 21, 1936, in Falkville, AL.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 1-3 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue NW, Cullman,...
‘We expect to go further’: Good Hope’s Lexi Collins ready for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to the Elite Eight. Sophomore Lexi Collins was a part of those back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight and feels blessed...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 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
August 2
forgery-3rd degree; Loanmaster; forged check
August 4
criminal trespassing-3rd degree; West End Laundromat;...
Sacred Heart honors Mother Mary Rose, LIHM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman recently honored Mother Mary Rose, LIHM Sister, during a covered dish dinner and reception in the Family Life Center. Several religious items were presented to her, including a plaque stating, "Somebody in Alabama is praying for you!"
Fr....
Rock the South: Law enforcement update
CULLMAN, Ala. – With thousands descending on Cullman this weekend for the Rock the South music festival, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his department’s primary focus will be safety and security.
“As with any event that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works, our first...
‘Meek allowed me to be myself’: Ephram Milne remembers his time as a Tiger
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former basketball and baseball player at Meek High School, Ephram Milne. He had some amazing memories in his years at Meek both on and off the playing field.
"My favorite basketball memories were winning area and...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and their students should make time to review the ABCs of back-to-school safety.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor said,...
County Commission talks possible litigation in executive session
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning held a special-called meeting to vote on a short agenda and then meet in an executive session. The executive session, recommended by County Attorney Emily Johnston, was to discuss pending or possible litigation against...
Obituary: Nathaniel Riley Thomas
Graveside Service for Nathaniel Riley Thomas, age 38, of Cullman, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Colby Aaron Ford
Colby Aaron Ford, 14, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022. Colby was born in Cullman, Alabama, on October 17, 2007, to Amanda Rodgers Ford and David Leon Ford.
Colby was a sweet hearted young man. He loved to play video games...
Obituary: Caden Allen Rodgers
Caden Allen Rodgers, 19, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born in Cullman, Alabama, on December 11, 2002, to David Allen Marler and Amanda Rodgers Ford.
Caden was a young man with a heart for Jesus. He was compassionate...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Smith Sr.
Funeral service for Kenneth Wayne Smith Sr., 82, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, August 8th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with entombment in Cullman Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Rev. Craig Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral...
Obituary: Justin Scott Philyaw
Funeral Service for Justin Scott "Dossey" Philyaw, 39, of Cullman will be 1pm, Friday, August 5, 2022, in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Malcolm Carter, II will officiate the service. The interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery. Family will receive friends from...
Obituary: Henry “Hardie” Cornett
Funeral services for Henry Hardie Cornett, 99, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with the Reverend Wally Armstrong officiating. Visitation will be 12:30-2:30p.m. at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with the celebration of life service beginning at...
Hanceville Bulldog Band preparing ‘Star-Crossed’ halftime performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldog Band participated in its final days of band camp last week. Beginning the first week with rookie camp, then holding percussion and auxiliary camp, the band finished its third week with entire band in marching rehearsals.
Director Jesse James...
Parking and rideshare options for Rock the South
The gate to Rock the South will open in less than 24 hours and now is the time to map out a parking plan or consider a ridesharing service. Parking will begin at noon on both Friday and Saturday and handicap assessable parking will...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 1
unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of drug...
Local back-to-school events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families may need. Some schools and organizations, including Good Hope, Parkside and St. Andrew’s United Methodist, have already hosted events, but...
“I want to be the teammate that everyone can count on”: Good Hope’s Colton Lindsey preparing for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The 2021-2022 season saw the Good Hope Raiders finish with a 20-11 record, a Cullman County Championship, a runner-up finish in the area and another appearance at Sub-Regionals. One of two returning seniors on this year's team, Colton Lindsey has...
History-rich Colony Day celebration coming Aug. 6
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will host its much anticipated Colony Day celebration this Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., with a full day of fun planned. Saturday’s activities will include a barbecue cook-off, car and truck show, inflatables for children...
Rock the South survival guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - For a decade, Rock the South (RTS) has promised a hot and sweaty, boot-stomping good time. Founder Shane Quick and his team have brought in beloved classic and modern country superstars and the best up-and-coming young guns to entertain the tens...
Obituary: Robert H. Johnson
Robert H. “Bob” Johnson, 83, died July 30, 2022, in Arley, AL. Mr. Johnson retired after 33 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, MS. He traveled the country and world testing military vehicles in various terrains and conditions, including six...
Obituary: Roger Bradley Clark
Roger Bradley Clark of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the age of 62. Roger was born in Tennessee on December 6, 1959, to Roger Wayne and Nancy Smith Clark.
Mr. Clark was a brilliant man with an incredible sense of humor....
Obituary: Vernon Lee Alvis
Reverend Vernon Lee Alvis, age 84 of Garden City, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born in Cullman County on June 2, 1937, to Eddie Lee Alvis and Mary Jane Woodruf Alvis. He was the...
Obituary: Nava Jean Parker
Funeral Service for Nava Jean Parker, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian Westbrook officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Randy Loyd Nelson
Randy Loyd Nelson, age 61 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at the Folsom Center. He was born January 16, 1961, in Michigan to Hershel Loyd Nelson and Vora Lillian Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sons:...
Obituary: Casen Myles Wasilewski
Casen Myles Wasilewski, of Cullman was born and passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Casen is survived by his parents: Jordan Antoine and Brittany Kristen Wasilewski; sister: Miya Ruth Wasilewski; grandparents: Joe Colvin "JaJoe," Viola Valenzuela, Javier (Eve) Puckett and...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 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
July 31
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; general merchandise; $109
August...
WSCC short-term training programs hosting new boot camps beginning in August
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Adult Education Department are hosting new rounds of short-term training boot camps beginning in August.
Boot camp offerings include Automation Technician, Diesel Technology, Medical Assistant Certification and Phlebotomy at the main...
‘You have to work together’: Bryan Marquez talks about his time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville Football manager Bryan Marquez. Bryan made a lot of great memories on and off the field at Hanceville and has some great news regarding his status as the manager of the Bulldogs.
"I had a...
‘A Knight’s Code’
ARAB, Ala. - The Arab High School Band reached the end of two full weeks of band camp last Friday. The entire band was present for both weeks. Each day the band worked on its music, marching fundamentals and drill sets for its upcoming...
‘A really good community that has really stepped up’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School held its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday on campus.
Last year, before outgrowing the location, the bash was held at Parkside Outreach, a charitable organization that sponsors the event.
School Counselor Kim Crumbley said of the organization, “They do...
City Planning Commission amends street requirements for new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday night with five public hearings held, including an amendment to street regulations in subdivision developments.
An amendment to the City’s Subdivision Regulations was approved. The amendment makes clear what a developer’s responsibilities are when...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Crumbley
Patricia Ann Crumbley, age 71, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Patricia was born December 8, 1950, in Arab, Alabama to Kenneth George and Wilma Viola Kilgore Guess. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law: Wayne...
Obituary: James Leon Eidson, Sr.
Funeral services for James (Buddy) Leon Eidson, Sr. will be at 11 a.m. on Friday August 5, 2022, at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Pastor Jason Ellerbee officiating, with internment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Instead of a formal...
Obituary: Oliver D. Haygood
Corporal Oliver D. Haygood, age 59 of the Colony, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cullman Alabama on November 2, 1962. He served in the United State Army from 1982 until 1988 and while...
Obituary: Tony C. Smothers
Tony C. Smothers, age 62 of Bremen passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 30, 1960, to Buddy Smothers and Doris Elouise Brown Smothers. Tony was a wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather and to...
Obituary: Laura Lynn Haynes
Funeral services for Laura Lynn Haynes of Hanceville will be 2p.m. Saturday, August 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 12-2p.m at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service.
Ms. Haynes was born on July 25, 1983. She died at...
Obituary: Dorothy Faye Hunter
Funeral service for Dorothy Faye Hunter, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rev. Johnny McDowell officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Shaffer
Michael Wayne Shaffer, 67, of Hanceville passed from this life Monday, August 1st, 2022, at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Shaffer family.
Michael was born September 8, 1954, to Eric Welch & Bernice Gillespie Shaffer. Michael loved to hunt, loved his...
8 members of Calhoun County-based methamphetamine trafficking ring arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An indictment charging 12 defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy based in Calhoun County was unsealed Tuesday, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
July 28
theft of property-3rd degree; Belk; Cullman Shopping Center; general merchandise; $741 theft...
‘Keep God first’: Holly Pond’s Samantha Giles gearing up for senior season
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made another trip to the North Regional. Senior Samantha Giles had a lot of fun playing with last year’s team and...
AHSAA mourns the passing of long-time supporter Feltus McGriff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus McGriff.
Mr. McGriff, 93, passed away at his home July 31. He is the father of veteran AHSAA official Gary McGriff....
CCSO makes multiple arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests countywide Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, July 28
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Good Hope area.
Randy Isaiah McCleod, 31, of Hanceville, was the driver of the vehicle in question.
He was allegedly found to...
Ryans Creek Baptist Church hosts inaugural car show
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning. Instead, the church on County Road 222 asked for food donations for its food pantry to provide for its community.
Several...
Food, school supplies to be given away Aug. 6 at The Link: Partnership with Greater Good Music, Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food and school supplies.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a partnership between The Link, Great Good Music, country music superstar Jamey...
