Obituary: Mary Ruth Guthrie
Funeral Service for Mary Ruth Guthrie, age 83, of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Letter to the editor: You’re invited!
Several years ago, working on a garden design project at the Governor's Mansion (Montgomery), I discovered the FREE resources of the Library at the...
Cullman Swim Team wins final home meet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team hosted its final home meet of the season last Tuesday and put together a strong performance to...
New soaker hoses installed at Logan and Cleveland Community Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since the opening day of the season, the Logan and Cleveland Community Garden has been a hive of activity, with community...
The Link monthly community meal a success despite format change
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County's monthly community meal on Thursday, June 27, saw a large turnout, despite ongoing construction. The usual...
Obituary: Marilyn Hays Calvert
Marilyn Hays Calvert of Owens Cross Roads, AL a dearly loved and adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died on June 30, 2024...
Obituary: Deltis Eugene Calvert
Deltis Eugene Calvert, 92, of Brushy Pond, Alabama died in Atlanta, Georgia on June 29, 2024. He was born in Brushy Pond, Alabama in...
Obituary: Patricia Bryant-Sanchez
A graveside service for Patricia Bryant-Sanchez, 57, of Odenville, Alabama will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2nd at New Hope No. 2 Cemetery in Holly...
Education notes
Local students named to Mississippi State University's spring 2024 President's, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved...
Beekeepers monitor hives for Africanized honeybees after confirmed detection in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Apiary Protection Unit of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed the presence of Africanized honeybees (AHBs)...
Applications open July 1 for Wallace State Nursing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is accepting applications for admission to the program in the Spring 2025...
CHS graduate’s team places 2nd in international aeronautics competition, top among...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nicholas Ruse, 19, a 2023 Cullman High School graduate studying electrical engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, helped his...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts health expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Friday, June 28, partnered with staff of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host a...
Files from yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
W.F. Looney Dies
Funeral services were held on January 22nd, at the Corinth West Church, for William Frazer Looney, age 73,...
Obituary: June Butts
Funeral Service for June Butts, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Berlin Baptist Church with...
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Cullman!
I became involved with World Changers about 20 years ago and through the years traveled to places like Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and Alaska...
Alabama DHR cautions SNAP recipients against phone scammers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing a warning as reports of thieves targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
WSCC MLT program graduates achieve 100% pass rate on national board...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Recent graduates of Wallace State Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program achieved a 100% pass rate on all attempted American...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times...
12 Wallace State students earn medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A dozen Wallace State Community College students brought home medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this...
Obituary: Donald L. Cone
Cone, Donald L. age 89 of Nashville, Tn. died Thursday, June 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Verdie and Bedith Edwards...
Obituary: Randy Peak
Funeral Service for Randy Lee Peak, age 66 of Cullman, will have a graveside service at South Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama on Sunday, June...
Obituary: Florence Margaret Szostak
Szostak, Florence Margaret age 100 of Bremen, AL. formerly of North Easton, MA died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Katherine Williams Teague
Funeral Service for Katherine Williams Teague, age 72 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Holy Ground Baptist...
Obituary: Imogene Shannon Garrard
Funeral service for Imogene Shannon Garrard, age 95, of Cullman, is Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Maddux found guilty of 2017 murder of stepfather
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Friday, June 28, found William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, guilty of murder in the...
‘I want our program to be the community’s program’: Bearcats host...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School hosted the 4th annual Stu Stuedeman Basketball Camp was hosted at Bearcat Arena this week and 75 young...
Pet of the week: I’m your Huckleberry!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Huckleberry, a Labrador Retriever who is approximately 5.5 years old with plenty of love to give!
This mild-mannered friend has low-medium energy and...
Anglers for Autism: CDC receives donation for upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Angling for Autism Bass Fishing Tournament. The...
LIST: Fireworks fun and where to find it
CULLMAN, Ala.- Independence Day is on its way, and with it a handful of local Fourth of July festivities.
Third Annual Fourth of July...
Cullman County man arrested for recording video in Walmart women’s restroom
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department on Thursday, June 27, announced the arrest of Justin Wade Perry, 32, of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw champions diabetes platform
CULLMAN, Ala. - Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw takes her platform, Tiaras for Type 1, seriously.
“This platform is very dear to...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview...
Cullman City Schools ramping up Archery program
Cullman City Schools has one of the most successful archery programs in the nation, and officials are working to make sure that doesn't change.
Longtime...
Cullman City Council moves forward on sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an agreement that brings a new sporting goods store expected to be an Academy...
Mopars for a cause: Car show raises $4.5K to feed hungry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s own Mopar fanatics group, the Pentastar South Car Club, in partnership with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, recently donated $4,500...
Guthery found not guilty of manslaughter in vehicle crash
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The reckless homicide trial of Tyler Jacob Guthery, 28, of Cullman County, ended early Wednesday...
Cullman Swim Team competes at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Madison last Thursday to compete against the defending state champs. Cullman posted several first-place finishes...
Obituary: Maggie Gertrude Hall
Maggie Gertrude Hall, age 99, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: James Frank Blakely
James Frank Blakely, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Ernest Leon Waters
Ernest Leon Waters (Leon), age 89, of Birmingham, Alabama, died peacefully on June 25, 2024, at home with his family. He is survived by...
Obituary: Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett
Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett, age 37 of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born Wednesday, July 30, 1986, to Wendy Thurman...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Smith
Charles Edwin Smith, age 81, of Hanceville, AL, passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2024. There will be no public service, only...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Watkins
Brenda Kay Watkins, age 73, passed away on June 24, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope City Council approves rezoning ordinance, awards architectural services bid
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got things started...
Library Board announces feasibility study for expansion, renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Public Library Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, Cullman County Public Library System Director Amber Thornton announced...
Man found deceased in woods near Cullman Lowe’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, a deceased man was discovered by a couple walking near Lowe's in south Cullman.
Cullman County...
Focus on motorcycle safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer weather, there are more motorcyclists on the road, creating more opportunities for vehicle versus motorcycle wrecks.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Boatwright
Funeral service for Nancy Elizabeth Boatwright, age 49, of Arley, is Saturday June 29, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from Noon-2 p.m. and interment will be at Holly Bush Baptist Church Cemetery in Pelahatchie, Mississippi.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Nancy was born on September 29, 1974, to Herbert Moore and Lucille Graves Moore. She
passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mersadies Boatrite; brother, Jerry Moore; sister, Debbie Abney; niece, LeighAnn Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Cicel Boatwright; son, Derik Boatwright; daughters, Paechence Boatwright (Aaron Witt), and Destini Boatwright; brothers, Harold Moore, Roland Moore, and Thomas Earl Moore; sisters, Mary Pippinger, and Ann Murray; grandchildren, Paeleigh Brown, Harper Witt, Hudson Witt, Breckyn Witt, Wrenleigh Witt, Westin Campbell,
Adleigh Campbell, Brynlee Herfurth, McKenna Campbell, Brody Johnson, Cannon Boatwright, Brooks Boatwright, Blakely Boatwright, and baby due in September.
Nancy was known as a wonderful Momma to her kids and as Nanny to her grandbabies, whom she loved dearly. She was hardheaded and was very protective of her family. Her family said she was a hard worker and a go-getter, who never stopped. She will be very missed by all who loved and knew her.
Obituary: Paula Jones Hazlerigg
Paula Jones Hazelrigg, 73, of Hanceville
A visitation for Paula Jones Hazelrigg, 73, of Hanceville, will be from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, June 28th , at Hanceville...
Obituary: Ted William Wagnon
Ted William Wagnon, 88, of Bremen
Funeral Service for Ted William Wagnon, age 88 of Bremen, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28,...
Obituary: Kathern (Kathy) Hood
Kathern (Kathy) Hood, age 84, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1939 in the Jones...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I couldn’t be more grateful for an amazing God’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior cheerleader Lexi Doss made a lot of incredible memories during her Raider career and feels blessed to...
2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite kicks off June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake is gearing up to host the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite, which brings not only top-tier fishing action by...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer safety tips from local law enforcement, first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local law enforcement, public safety representatives and first responders have collaborated to create a list of ways to practice safety in...
Snead’s Farmhouse delights at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) was a zoo – or rather, a farm – on...
Cullman County Historical Society hosts Flying Fifty Hotel presentation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Historical Society hosted its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Museum Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a special...
Trials begin in 2017, 2021 homicide cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jury selection got underway Monday, June 24, 2024, in the trial of William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, in the...
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Borden
Vickie Lynn Borden, age 64 of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born Wednesday, July 8, 1959,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Louise Turner
Louise Turner, age 68, of Hanceville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. A small family visitation and graveside service is planned for Friday, June...
Veteran and educator George Brady takes to the skies with Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - George Brady is a 70-year-old retired veteran from Ensley who has lived a life marked by a dedication to service and...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Dye
Patricia Ann Dye, age 76, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Linda Frances Burns
Funeral Service for Linda Frances Burns, age 81 of Falkville, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Holly Pond will always have a special place in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Kollin Brown accomplished so much during his high school sports career and in this interview, he shared...
Summer learning: Cullman City Schools summer camp bridges gap
CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be summer vacation, but the learning never really stops at Cullman City Schools.The district’s summer learning camp ran from...
Obituary: Brenda Fay Moore
Brenda Fay Moore, age 72, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Mark Richard
Mark Richard, age 62, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Lloyd K. Cartwright
Lloyd K Cartwright, age 65 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
CCBOE recognized nationally for Community Report publication
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report...
Alabama residents invited to provide input on master plan for statewide...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama residents are invited to help shape the future of the state's trail systems through public input on the Sweet Trails...
The Link’s monthly community meal set for June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County recently announced that its Master’s Hand Food Pantry will be closed until July 6 for much-needed...
All Steak’s Dueling Pianos a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Known across the state for its orange rolls, longtime Cullman staple All Steak held the first in a new series of...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson...
Obituary: Randy Edward Johnson
Funeral services for Randy Edward Johnson, 55, of Cullman, Alabama will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Adrian Isaac Estudillo Becerril
Funeral Service for Adrian Isaac Estudillo Becerril, age 29 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn to compete for Miss Alabama...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn is headed to Birmingham June 26-29, to compete in the statewide pageant and Miss America...
Get ready for the 3rd annual H.P.R. Pro Rodeo June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual Hanceville Parks and Recreation Pro Rodeo is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 29, at...
Many Alabama elderly, disabled adults in need of foster care
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was celebrated June 15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances...
Commission approves sales tax rebate for sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Cullman County Commission discussed a proposed sales tax rebate and financial...
Berlin cuts storm shelter ribbon, prepares for community festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Town of Berlin cut the ribbon on its new storm shelter Monday, June 17, following completion of accessible parking spaces,...
Obituary: Geneva Thornton Overton
Geneva Thornton Overton, age 87, of Mount Olive, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
A visitation will be held at 12 p.m. at...
Obituary: Martha A. Morefield
Funeral Service for Martha A Morefield, age 60 of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Kinney Grove Missionary...
Obituary: Euel “Skip” Gregory
Euel “Skip” Gregory, age 93, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, June 20th, 2024. A Graveside service will be held for him at Center Grove...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Remember your why’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer reflects on...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Ella Bruer had an amazing basketball career and made so many great memories during her years playing for...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Lucas
Larry Eugene Lucas of Vinemont, Alabama departed from our earthly plane on June 17, 2024.
Mr. Lucas is preceded in death by his beloved...
Obituary: Anna Marie Maddox
Anna Marie Maddox, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Anna was a devout Christian and attend church faithfully until...
Obituary: Joseph Chandler Jernigan
Joseph Chandler Jernigan, age 37, of Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Cullman Swim Team wins Cullman Challenge over Guntersville, Florence, Jasper
The Cullman Swim Team defeated Guntersville, Florence and Jasper in Tuesday night’s Cullman Challenge swim meet.
Cullman Challenge 2024 Results
Girls 6 & Under
25 Free -...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
Pet of the week: Look at me! It’s Ricky!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wanna go fast...well, actually more of a medium pace? Then Ricky – aka Ricky Bobby – is the perfect fit for...
Obituary: Kelly Douglas Cook
Kelly Douglas Cook
Funeral services for Kelly Douglas Cook, 67, of Hayden will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 22
at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bangor Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday June 21 from 6-8 p.m.. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Cook was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late George and Levonia “Bonnie” Cook. He
passed away June 19, 2024 at his residence in Bangor, Alabama.
Mr. Cook is survived by his brothers, David Cook (Tammie) and Richard Cook (Shelly);
nephews Austin Cook, Dallas Kretzschmar, Josh Cook, B.J. Graves, and Caleb Robertson; and
nieces Maddy Cook, Antalie Cook and Jennifer Graves.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his brother, Artis Cook.
WildWater Cullman joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to promote water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The global event, organized by...
2 arrested following string of retail thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women were arrested June 13, following a string of thefts at CVS stores across the state.
According to the Cullman Police...













































































































