Auburn scrimmages, hosts lettermen, Fan Day
AUBURN, Ala. – Three weeks out from Kickoff on The Plains, Auburn scrimmaged Saturday morning at Jordan-Hare Stadium before mingling with fans and signing...
Obituary: Ricky Gene Phillips
Visitation services for Ricky Gene Phillips, age 62, of Jasper, will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 and...
Obituary: Ralph Edker Schnell
A Celebration of Life service for Ralph Edker Schnelle, of Cullman, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home...
‘The chemistry within our band is incredible’: Fairview’s Gracen McCowan talks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior drum major Gracen McCowan will be going into her sixth and final year as a member of the Aggie...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.”...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: An Owl Called David Hockney
Whooo, some readers are asking is David Hockney? In the TREE MUSEUM, the nationally accredited arboretum, at Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman County), David Hockney...
Mountain lions: Alabama’s big-cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existence takes center stage in...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play for each other’: West Point’s Laklin Shadix...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point freshman Laklin Shadix about last year’s volleyball and basketball seasons. She learned...
Baileyton talks park cameras, new town monument
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council met Thursday evening, and main items discussed included cameras and a new monument.
According to Mayor Windell Calloway,...
Files from yesteryear: 1930
From the files of 1930
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council...
Ivey kicks off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, Aug. 9, kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch...
Obituary: Vilas Elaine Calvert
Vilas Elaine Calvert, age 81, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at her niece's residence in Bremen, AL. She was born...
Obituary: Phyllis Rose Burroughs
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Phyllis Rose Burroughs, 67, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burroughs family.
Mrs. Burroughs...
Obituary: William Ray Wooten
Mr. William Ray Wooten, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.
William was preceded in death by his wife Avolee...
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...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv denied license by AMCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Thursday, Aug. 10, met to reissue Integrated Facility Licenses. Back on Friday, June 16,...
HPD set to host Kids’ Night Out in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) is set to host Kids’ Night Out, an outreach event designed to familiarize the youngest members...
Wallace State student 1st to earn 4.0 GPA in UAB/WSCC Joint...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the first time since the UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program began, a student has graduated with a 4.0 grade point average...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Cullman is my home away from home’: Cullman’s Shayley...
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cullman soccer player Shayley Vogelaar and she shared some of her favorite memories from her...
The Caring Foundation supports that Wallace State smile
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces receipt of a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation for...
Obituary: Carolyn Elizabeth Striker
Memorial Service for Carolyn Elizabeth Striker, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charlene “Janie” Johns Clark
Funeral services for Janie Clark will be 3 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Heath Riggs will be officiating....
Obituary: Ricky William Riggins
Graveside service for Ricky William Riggins, 62, of Arley, will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Livingston Chapel Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Mabel Irene Pilkington
A Celebration of Life fellowship for Mabel Irene Pilkington, age 88, of Holly Pond, will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday,...
Obituary: Connie Joetta Speegle
Connie Joetta Speegle, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Connie was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 6,...
Obituary: Temeka Lashawn Flanigan
A Celebration of Life Service for Temeka Lashawn Flanigan, 45, of Colony, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Pleasant Grove...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Help others without expecting anything in return’: West Point’s...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last season was a special one for the West Point Lady Warriors, finishing with a school-record number of wins and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always do your part for the team’: Fairview’s Lexi...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Fairview junior basketball player Lexi Golden, and she recapped her sophomore season and talked about...
2 new police officers sworn in at Hanceville council meeting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police force has grown by two, with new officers Jason Wilbanks and Justin Freeman sworn in at the Hanceville...
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...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug....
Obituary: Charles Eugene Warren
Charles Eugene Warren, age 80, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born May 17, 1943,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Recapping Week 1 of UAB Football Fall Camp
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team begins its second week of fall camp on Monday night with just 24 days remaining until hosting...
PREP CHEER: ‘You see a family, not just a cheer team’:...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Cole Riggs will be going into his third and final year on the Warriors’ varsity squad and...
South Vinemont approves new accounting software, Transportation Plan
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new accounting software, as well as the Town’s...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Everyone cared for each other’: West Point’s Kaedince Cagle...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point cheerleader and soccer player Kaedince Cagle about her years at West Point...
Pet of the week: Add Bocephus to your ‘family tradition’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bocephus, an approximately 1-year-old male shepherd and Labrador mix with a toasty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
‘Kickin’ it in the C’: Colony Day 2023 promises a whole...
COLONY, Ala. - Colony is hosting its famous Colony Day celebration for the third consecutive year. For lovers of spades, soul food, music and...
Cullman Regional honors Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, presented a plaque to Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to honor his achievements in the...
COLUMN: Say it ain’t so, Tony!
Oh, my Lord. I didn’t want to believe a link a friend just sent me. There is a new flavor of Skittles candy -...
Obituary: Lisa Kay Currington
Lisa Kay Currington, 51, of Haleyville, passed away August 4, 2023 at Northwest Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Lisa was born May 24, 1972...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne McAnnally
Dennis Wayne McAnnally, age 68, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born May 14, 1955, in...
Obituary: Christy Lynn Lynch
Funeral Service for Christy Lynn Lynch, age 53, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tressie Dean Glenn-Wright
Tressie Dean Glenn-Wright, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away from her earthly home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home & Rehabilitation...
Obituary: Charles Robert Thompson
Charles Robert Thompson, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August...
Study says Cullman Co. workers commute 25.8 minutes on average
CULLMAN, Ala. – A recent study revealed that the average commute to work for workers from Cullman County is 25.8 minutes.
The website Stacker “compiled...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOCCER: ‘You have to work with everyone involved to accomplish...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford talked about her time playing soccer for the Bearcats and she shared...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
‘It’s an unbelievable economic impact’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South has been making waves not only for its music lineup, but also for its impact on the local...
Prayer and Pledge Ride rolls through county
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was hot and humid on Saturday morning as motorcyclists donning black leather climbed on their bikes and headed out...
Obituary: Sharla Wilson
Sharla Wilson, 55, of Cullman, AL. left us for her heavenly home on Aug. 7, 2023 with her family by her side at Brookwood...
Auburn University announces fans can roll two Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s...
AUBURN, Ala. – For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll.
The decision to allow...
Obituary: Fayetta Blevins Wakefield
Funeral for Fayetta Blevins Wakefield, 85, of Danville, AL, will be Aug. 9, 2023, 11 a.m., at Parkway Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Wakefield,...
Obituary: Eugene Elbert Vaughn
A Celebration of Life Service for Eugene Elbert Vaughn of Colony, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Push through together as a team’: West Point’s MaciJo...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s MaciJo Simpson is preparing for her junior season as a varsity cheerleader, and she talked about the experience...
Venza, Goat Island team up to recognize nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nurses of all ages descended on Goat Island Brewing late Saturday evening to ditch the scrubs, let loose and relax. With...
Holly Pond Town Council considers concerns about new recycling facility
HOLLY POND, Ala. – At the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Monday evening, Councilwoman Julie Ray raised concerns about the town’s new metal recycling facility...
Local muralist, groomer collaborate to celebrate Cullman heritage
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local dog groomer recently collaborated with a muralist to bring some Cullman-German flavor to her business.
The Groom Haus Owner Brittany...
Downtown library damaged by storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A line of severe storms on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, caused widespread power outages with fallen trees and downed power lines,...
Obituary: Betty Jean King
Betty Jean King, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 7, 2023, at the age of 76. Ms. King was born...
Obituary: Gene Randall Wisener
Funeral service for Gene Randall Wisener, 55, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Great band members come in all forms’: Cold Springs’ Addison Raymond...
ADDISON, Ala. – Rising Sophomore Addison Raymond will be going into her fourth year in Cold Springs' band and has had an amazing experience...
Senior spotlight: ‘Be compassionate with people’
Holly Pond's Jackie Horton celebrates over 40 years of serving homebound seniors
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Jackie Horton has quite the legacy to flex. Having...
1 killed in motorcycle wreck Sunday night
CULLMAN, Ala. -- One person was killed when a motorcycle and a truck crashed Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 2023.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Kristian Gage...
Auburn ‘impossible to turn down’ for pitching coach Everett Teaford
AUBURN, Ala. – Weighing 140 pounds when his college baseball career began, Everett Teaford's name was not found on lists of major league prospects...
‘Making lasting connections with your peers and teachers will help you...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont’s Sadie Land, and she talked about her experience being a part of some great...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Tittle
Bobby Ray Tittle, 80, of Lynn, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Winston County, Alabama.
A...
Obituary: Donald Hinkson
Donald Hinkson, age 64, of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at his residence.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He...
Obituary: John “Rowdy” Kelley
John “Rowdy” Kelley, 72, of Falkville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 in Huntsville. He was born in Hartselle, Alabama on June 3,...
Obituary: Eleron West
Funeral service for Eleron West, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Troy legend DeMarcus Ware enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio – Troy great DeMarcus Ware was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton,...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Family and friends gathered on Monday, July 31, 2023, to watch as students from the Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting...
Alabama Extension agents help parents, students get back into healthy school...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a few months away from the classroom and a regular school routine, the summer fun is winding down and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The adult ABCs of trees
THE “F-WORD” of THE ADULT ABCs of TREES is, I’m not freakin’ joking—FOOD CHAIN. (Yes, I know, I KNOW…FOOD CHAIN is two words.) Last...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: July 21
Reviewer: Jeanette Eakin
Title: “Agents...
‘We are planting good seeds daily’
‘Planted’: Link set to host 2nd annual gala
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is set to host its second annual gala, "Planted,"...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend...
More than 40 graduate WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students were recognized Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, for successfully completing the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Wallace...
CCBOE rolls out new communication tool
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is rolling out an update to the Cullman County Schools mobile app, with the...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies set to host 4th annual Little Pink...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is set to host its fourth annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Tuesday, Oct. 3,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always think positive things about yourself’: West Point’s Haylee...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior cheerleader Haylee Hernandez is heading into her third and final year as a varsity cheerleader and her...
Op-Ed: The quiet legacy of a quilter
As a sewist and quilter with over 15 years of experience, I have been called several times to adopt another quilter's "stash". A stash...
Cullman City Schools ranked in top 5 in Alabama test scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is once again ranked among the best school systems in the state of Alabama.
The latest school system state...
‘We feel like there’s great things to come’
CCBOE hosts 2023 Institute
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday hosted its annual Institute to kick off the 2023-2024...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Michelle Washburn
Funeral service for Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Washburn, age 56, of Cullman, will be at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Johns
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Johns, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Annice Ann Smith
Annice Ann Smith, 78, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at Falkville Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 10, 1944 in...
Obituary: Donald E. Davis
Funeral service for Donald E. Davis, 74, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Daystar Church, Pastor Jerry Lawson...
Obituary: Lyla L. England
Lyla L. England, 89, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 3, 1934.
She...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn kicks off preseason camp: ‘Behave as a champion’
AUBURN, Ala. – With names on the back of jerseys so coaches can quickly discern who's who, the new-look Auburn Tigers kicked off preseason...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘You need to keep your faith strong’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season was a very special one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as they took home the area championship...
PREP CHEER: ‘You have a second family’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior Emma Kimbril will be going into her third year on the varsity cheerleading squad and her first...
Hanceville Elementary School cuts ribbon on new cafeteria, classrooms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Hanceville Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon debuted the new addition to its building that includes a new cafeteria and 15 new classrooms....
1 arrested, 1 suspect still at large in traffic incident
CULLMAN, Ala. – Early Tuesday morning patrol deputies from Morgan County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of two possibly stolen Polaris ATVs traveling...


















































































































