International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health pauses to commemorate August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event to...
Cullman man arrested for counterfeit one dollar bills during traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested following a traffic stop in Garden City after sheriff’s deputies found counterfeit $1 bills in the...
Oktoberfest announces the 2021 Burgermeister: Casey Harbin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With...
Obituary: Joy McMullen-Jones
Memorial service for Joy McMullen-Jones, age 44, of Holly Pond, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Evans
A private graveside service for Billy Wayne Evans will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Union Hill Church of Christ Cemetery. Minister Bret Walters...
Obituary: William Stewart Morris
Graveside service for William Stewart Morris, age 61, of Guntersville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.Cullman...
Obituary: James Donald Green
James Donald Green, age 63, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 20, 1958 in...
Obituary: Leonard Ray Chambers
Memorial services for Leonard Ray Chambers, 77, of Arab, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Community storm shelters to open in preparation for Tuesday storms
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools closed Tuesday for inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 31, due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida expected to impact the...
Veteran Memorial: Paul G. Absher
Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was...
Nation mourns the loss of 13 United States service members in...
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - The 13 United States service members killed last Thursday by an Isis-K suicide bomber at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul...
‘Back in the saddle’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader....
Natural disasters and severe weather: when the power goes out
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Take Action
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the beginning of the 2021 youth football season and there was a great slate of games to enjoy across the...
Obituary: Terry Arthur Thornton
Funeral service for Mr. Terry Arthur Thornton, age 63, of Hartselle, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Harry Jackson Allred
Harry Jackson Allred, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Harry was born February 13, 1950 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Harry...
Obituary: Sarah Joan White
Sarah Joan White, age 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Sarah was born February 6, 1924 in Indiana.
Sarah is...
Obituary: Tammy Lynn Kirkendall
Tammy Lynn Kirkendall, 60, of Hanceville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at UAB Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kirkendall...









































