Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett
AUBURN, Ala. – Jeremy Garrett knows Auburn well. He knows what it’s like to come in as an opponent and play at Jordan-Hare Stadium. He’s been on the visiting sideline as a player. But last November, when he flipped on the Auburn-Texas A&M game...
Cullman Electric Cooperative hosts 87th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite a little morning drizzle, hundreds of members of the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) assembled at Northbrook Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept.16, 2023, for its 87th Annual Meeting. While the meeting is an opportunity for fun and fellowship, perhaps more importantly,...
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he whispered her name.
Carol shared her life with her beloved husband, Elton Graves, for 56 years. Together, they shared a wonderful...
Cullman council proclaims April Fair Housing Month, readies for Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in the city. It also declared April 30-May 6 Small Business Week.
Cullman Strawberry Festival Senior Day will be Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the...
County proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month, approves back-up radio system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, March 21, proclaimed April 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also approved push-to-talk back-up radio systems for Cullman County first responders.
According to Cullman County EMA Director Tim Sartin, every first responder agency in the county...
Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellor’s, Dean’s Honor Rolls
UNIVERSITY, Miss. – Alexander Brooks, of Arab, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists.
Brooks, majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
In order to...
Obituary: Robert Charles Davis
Robert Charles Davis, 50, of Jasper, entered into rest June 17, 2019.
He was born June 10, 1969. “Bubba” or “uncle Bo,” as he was referred to by so many, was a 1987 graduate of Curry High School. Robert enjoyed antiquing and finding hidden treasures....
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on cars. His passion led him into a career in automobile...
‘He was probably one of the best investigators I ever had the pleasure of working with’
Attorney General Steve Marshall honors fallen lieutenant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Close family members, former coworkers and elected officials gathered in the Hanceville City Council chambers on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to the late Hanceville Lieutenant Kevin Pounders, who tragically passed away from COVID in...
Breaking the ice: Will plants recover from recent freeze damage?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The hiring of Auburn University’s new football coach, Hugh Freeze, isn’t the only freeze Alabamians experienced in December. A stretch of temperatures in the teens and below–including one of the coldest Christmases in decades–caused damage to shrubs, trees and other...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body products to benefit local charity Victoria’s Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, who died last year from pancreatic cancer. At the time, she could not imagine the positive response she would get...
‘What better way than to serve food to the community?’
The Link, Kingdom Life Church team up for Community Meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County on Thursday, March 23, hosted its monthly Community Meal. This month it was sponsored by the Kingdom Life Church of Cullman.
Kingdom Life Church Head Pastor Heath Tinker,...
Bosom Buddies Pink 5K Raises Spirits
CULLMAN – It was the perfect fall day, cool and sunny. It was a great day for being outside, and taking a short stretch of legs by running 5 kilometers. The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation and supporters could not have asked for a...
Obituary: James W. Braswell
Funeral Service for James W. Braswell, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Martin officiating; burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
WSCC Criminal Justice hosting ‘Crime Scene House’ to benefit Lions’ Kitchen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While haunted houses and frightening corn maze experiences are fairly common this time of year, few things spark more fear than the scene of a violent crime - well, a replica of one, anyway. Wallace State’s Criminal Justice academic division is...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Greer, Sr.
Funeral service for Johnny Ray Greer, Sr. age 51, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Interment will be at Blair...
Obituary: Ronald Allen Stone
Ronald Allen Stone, age 49, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. He was born Jan. 17, 1974, to Lawrence Randole Stone and Linda Mae Stone.
Mr. Stone was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all.
He...
April Walking Tours begin this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s an annual tradition, and it begins this Saturday at the Cullman County Museum: the Alabama Tourism Department’s April Walking Tours. The tours will take place every Saturday in April, across 25 cities and towns statewide.
According to Cullman County Museum Director...
3 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have...
Victim Services invites community to ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’ Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is hosting its inaugural Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event Saturday, Oct. 28.
VSOC is attempting to raise awareness for domestic violence and flood the streets of Cullman with...
Library hosting Spring Break Camp March 27-29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Spring Break Camp Monday-Wednesday, March 27-29 at 10 a.m. for kids ages 8-18.
On Monday, kids will participate in the “Nailed It Challenge” to decorate cupcakes like Minions from “Despicable Me.” The library will provide...
WFF biologists available to help with hunting season preparations
When it gets hot in late summer, most hunters in Alabama start dreaming about the upcoming seasons Chris Cook, Deer Program Coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, says those who want to increase...
Obituary: Nedra Hudson Compton
Funeral Service for Nedra Hudson Compton, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Falkville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14,...
Wallace State Volleyball Coach Randy Daniel marks 600th career win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team is off to a 13-2 start to the 2023 season, with head coach Randy Daniel marking his 600th career win with the Lions and the team continuing its winning streak against conference foes, with 129...
Obituary: Ray Wadsworth
Ray Wadsworth, 95, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Ray was a lifelong resident of Arley, AL.
He was born on May 23, 1928. Ray was devoted to and loved his family above all. He was a private in the 323rd Division of the US...
Obituary: Gary Wayne Goggans
Gary Wayne Goggans, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born March 6, 1956 in Cullman to Clarence and Eunice Goggans.
Private burial was held at Mt. Ebron Cemetery, Double Springs.
Gary is survived by his...
Obituary: Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret)
Memorial for Richard L. Olson, LTC (Ret), age 78, of Cullman, is Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Olson was born April...
Nailed it!: Library hosts Spring Break Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week the Cullman County Public Library hosted Spring Break Camp for kids aged 8-18. Over three days, activities included a “Nailed It Challenge,” rock painting and a STEM challenge.
In Monday’s “Nailed It Challenge,” participants decorated cupcakes like the Minions from...
PREP SOCCER: West Point finishes 2-1 at Lake City Cup
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Warriors traveled to the Sand Mountain Sports Complex in Albertville this weekend to compete in the Lake City Cup and they returned home with a pair of wins.
West Point defeated Cleburne County 7-0 in its first match. Omar segundo posted...
Obituary: Nelda June Graves
Mrs. Nelda June Graves went to be with her savior on Sep. 23, 2023, at the age of 87, at her home surrounded by her family.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The interment...
Obituary: Gloria Ann Barton
Gloria Ann Barton, 67, of Haleyville, passed away Oct. 9, 2023, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1956, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville where...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This session focused on educating participants on patrol.
Captain Ricky Blackwood started the session by telling the group about Project Lifesaver, a...
Obituary: Corinne Byrd Glasscock
Funeral service for Corinne Byrd Glasscock, age 102, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jimmy Peyton and Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m....
Obituary: Milton “Eli” Olen Thomason
Funeral Service for Milton "Eli" Olen Thomason, age 80, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Graves officiating; burial at Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: Jerry Michael Simmons
Jerry Michael Simmons, age 72, of Logan passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Obituary: Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr.
Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr., 84, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 4, 1938 in Brewton, Alabama.
He is survived by his son, Chuck (Diane) Steadham; daughters, Sherri (Wes) McGaha, Robin (Richard) Rutherford and Leah (Fred) Miller; sister, Mary...
Obituary: Martha Mayfield
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Martha Mayfield, 68, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mayfield passed away Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2023 at CRMC. She was born Jan. 18, 1955 to Theron and Lacey Yarbrough Alexander.
She was preceded in...
Cullman City Council celebrates parks and recreation achievement
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) for its recent reception of the National Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with...
Obituary: Kathy Sue Campbell
Kathy Sue Campbell, 64 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Hendrix Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born May 22, 1959, in Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Ralph Edmond Marcum
Memorial service for Ralph Edmond Marcum, age 78, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Malcolm Carter, III officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024,...
