Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder...

Obituary: Tommie Andrew Huddleson

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Memorial service for Tommie Andrew Huddleson, age 67, of Hanceville, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church,...

Obituary: Wendy Thornton

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Funeral service for Wendy Thornton, age 50, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual...

Dance2Fit in Art Park

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Kelsey Wooten gears up, grabs her sneakers and heads to southwest Cullman’s Art Park for her...

Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday,...

Victim Services invites community to ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is hosting its inaugural Walk a Mile in Their...

WSCC Criminal Justice hosting ‘Crime Scene House’ to benefit Lions’ Kitchen

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. –  While haunted houses and frightening corn maze experiences are fairly common this time of year, few things spark more fear than...

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Raiders capture back to back county championships with...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After defeating Fairview and Vinemont in last week’s semifinals respectively, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors clashed in...

Obituary: Ann Cherouise Carroll

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Funeral service for Ann Cherouise Carroll, age 82, of Decatur, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Kelly Lynette Payne

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Kelly Lynette Payne, age 47, of Addison, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. She was born Oct. 9, 1976 to Bobby and Shirley Payne. Kelly...

Obituary: Johnny Ray Greer, Sr.

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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...

Obituary: Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods

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Memorial service for Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods, age 80, of Cullman, will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Obituary: Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew

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Funeral service for Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew, age 89, of Cullman, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...

Halloween Learning – Students create candy assembly line at WES

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- What better way to learn about Henry Ford’s assembly line than by putting those skills to good use getting things ready...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CHS celebrates students awarded with academic honors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman High School recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard...

WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To...

Poison candy: The urban legend of Halloween

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Every Halloween, parents are warned to keep their children safe from intentional candy poisonings. While there are always risks, the...

Cullman Primary Care undergoing consolidation

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CULLMAN, Ala. — With its roots deeply planted in providing core primary care services, Cullman Primary Care, PC (CPC) has seen rapid expansion over...

Victim Services raises over $30K at Masquerade Ball

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights of Loft 212 twinkled and reflected off countless beaded gowns and feathered masks Thursday evening, Oct. 19, as Victim...

Obituary: Eula Johnson

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Funeral service for Eula Johnson, 87, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. at West Hartselle Baptist Church with Bro. Harold Thompson...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase...

UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium. UAB...

Obituary: Annette Eudell Sears

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Funeral service for Annette Eudell Sears, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Betty Pearl Clark-Lott

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Funeral services for Betty Pearl Clark-Lott, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...

6 teams advance to Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The semifinal round of this year’ s Cullman County Youth Football playoffs were hosted at Good Hope’s James W. Shabel...

1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season

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AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite...

Woodland Village seeking candy donations for 1st fall carnival since pandemic

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Woodland Village Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is preparing for its largest fall carnival yet after a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19....

Render Aid Alabama hosting Boo Festival Oct. 28

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid a plethora of fall and Halloween activities slated for next week, Render Aid Alabama is joining in on the fall...

Local church hosting ‘Judgement House’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Redemption Church in Cullman will host a “Judgement House” titles “Collision” Oct. 27-29. According to Pastor Rachel Thompson, a Judgment House is...

Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1954

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From the files of 1904 Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville. Captain...

Obituary: Charlotte Onell Butler

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Mrs. Charlotte Onell Butler, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1927 in...

Obituary: Cindy James Ory

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Memorial service for Cindy James Ory, 57, of Arley, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 , 2023,at Liberty Baptist Church in...

Obituary: Sandra Kay Satterfield

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Sandra Kay Satterfield, age 73, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Sandra was born in Cullman, AL. A visitation for...

County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...

PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Muscle Shoals downs Cullman 34-14

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CULLMAN, Ala. – With a playoff berth guaranteed, the Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night where they hosted the undefeated and fourth ranked Muscle...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison pulls away to top Falkville 28-6

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the always tough Falkville Blue Devils in the last non region matchup of the regular season.  Addison...

Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week...

Good time for a great cause

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. has been a staple in the north Alabama special needs circuit since opening its doors. On Oct. 19,...

Cullman GOP gearing up for 2024 election season

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CULLMAN, Ala. – As the 2024 election season nears, Cullman County Republican Party Chair Alex J. Chaney shed light on the GOP qualification process. “Candidate...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores late to edge Lawrence County 14-7

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils in another huge region game Friday night and after battling it out for three...

8 arrested in Cullman child exploitation sting operation

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department's Investigation Division and Tactical Unit, in a coordinated effort with the Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a child...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont collects 32-19 win at Danville

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DANVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Danville and after dropping three...

PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls at Fultondale 35-7

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FULTONDALE, Ala. – After collecting a convincing, 41-13 win over Ashville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were on the road Friday night for...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at East Limestone 24-17

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ATHENS, Ala. – After earning a hard-fought, 21-14 win at Ardmore last week, the West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek cruises past Vina 46-8

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ARLEY, Ala. – After shutting out Shoals Chrisian on the road last week, Meek returned home Friday night to host Vina and after building...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs wins 54-46 shootout at Greene County

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EUTAW, Ala. – After falling to Aliceville at home last week, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup...

PREP FOOTBALL: Arab topples Guntersville on the road 29-19

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After outracing Boaz in a 63-35 shootout at home last week, the Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night for...

Obituary: Deborah Crawford

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A graveside service for Deborah Crawford, 71, of Crane Hill was held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023, at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Reverend Junior...

Obituary: Samuel David Mooney Jr.

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Graveside service for Samuel David Mooney Jr., age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Flint Creek...

Obituary: Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves

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Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves, age 88, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Dennis Jerrell Reeves;...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Library board opts not to remove challenged books

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023,...

Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation overwhelmed by support

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) said it is overwhelmed by the support shown by the community. The nonprofit hosted...

Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country move up in polls

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball has moved up to first place in the North division of the Alabama Community College Conference...

Pet of the week: Grady

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Grady, an approximately 2-year-old male terrier and hound mix with a dark-toned tricolor coat is available for adoption at the Cullman...

Berlin Town Council celebrates clerk’s achievement, talks roads and events 

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took time from its meeting to recognize Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery for her recent...

Wallace State unveils first EV heavy duty truck for Diesel Technology...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — During the unveiling of a new piece of equipment to be used in Wallace State Community College’s electric vehicle curriculum in...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Cleveland, Southeastern to win 2A, Area...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was the site of the Class 2A, Area 12 tournament this year and after Cold Springs fell just...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison tops No. 3 Meek to win...

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs are becoming used to hosting their area tournament and did so again this year by winning the...

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 8th grade tops Muscle Shoals 20-8 to...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the seventh-grade title Tuesday, Cullman Middle School was back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium to play...

Local man arrested following foot chase from Walmart-South

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  A Cullman man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 19, following a foot chase that began at Wal-Mart on Olive Street Southwest and...

Obituary: Alexander Lee Curington

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Memorial service for Alexander Lee Curington, age 20, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Brickyard Baptist Church, with...

Obituary: Ricky Stroud

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Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ricky Stroud, 65, of Vinemont.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Stroud passed away...

Obituary: Audrey Davis Carlisle

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Funeral services for Audrey Davis Carlisle, 83, of Hanceville, will be 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Brother...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023

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Updated July 12, 2024, at 8:39 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until...

Vinemont Elementary named Alabama Science of Reading Spotlight School

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VINEMONT, Ala.  - Teachers, faculty and students at Vinemont Elementary School were recognized on Oct. 17 for their dedication and commitment to ensuring all...

Jacobs proclaims Oct. 28 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Day; MS walk...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – As North Central Neurology Associates gears up for its Multiple Sclerosis (MS) awareness walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023,...

‘We accept everyone who comes through that door’

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Northside Baptist Church hosts monthly community meal CULLMAN, Ala. – The small parking lot of Northside Baptist Church was packed on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023,...

Best in show

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Local teen shines at 17th Annual Mr. Painterman ‘Rhythms of Color’ Art Fest & Student Art Competition  CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into The Harbert...

County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed despite...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...

Zip through the moonlight

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Zip between the boughs of hearty forestry, weightless and at the speed of flight, experiencing the moonlit sky under a Hunter’s...

Joran van der Sloot sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, admits...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday, Oct. 18, and was sentenced for his role in a scheme to obtain...

Obituary: Hope Dooley Fallin

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Hope Dooley Fallin, 82, of Warrior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 with her son by her side. Hope was born Dec. 3,...

Obituary: David Dwayne Hollaway

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Funeral service for David Dwayne Hollaway, age 59, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

Obituary: Faleisha Rochelle Thompson

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Faleisha Rochelle Thompson, age 42, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Nov. 14, 1980 in Indiana. Faleisha...

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Staying safe while staying warm

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CULLMAN, Ala. - October is a month of fun: hayrides and pumpkin patches, costumes and candy. If Alabama is your home, it also brings...

Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed October 2023 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand...

Nightmares on the streets of Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween- a day of the year when candy is handed out freely, knocking on a stranger's door is encouraged and nobody...

Did you see the solar eclipse?

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents in Cullman County saw an annular solar eclipse in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event occurs every one...

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to claim area championship

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament tipped off at Good Hope Tuesday night and the hosting Lady Raiders downed Oneonta...

Obituary: Nancy Carol Nobinger

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Funeral service for Nancy Carol Nobinger, age 79, of Athens, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...

Obituary: Shirley Ann Pitts

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Funeral services for Shirley Ann Pitts, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Fairview West Baptist Church in Hanceville....

Obituary: Judy Austin

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Graveside services for Judy Austin, 73, of Blountsville, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL. Mrs....

Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

Dodge City Tattoo Company sees hundreds at Halloween and Horror Art...

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DODGE CITY, Ala. – While many local tattoo shops boast Friday the 13th specials for flash art and piercings, Dodge City Tattoo Company has...

‘Murder on the Silver Screen’

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CULLMAN, Ala. –  Hundreds poured into Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre dressed to the nines in three-piece suits and perfectly bedazzled gowns on...

Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising...

2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event...

Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -  Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is...

Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect...

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CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around...

Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin

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Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023....

Obituary: Bobby J. Ryan

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Funeral services for Bobby J. Ryan, 85, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joel...

Obituary: Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price

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Mrs. Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price, 78, of Arley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence. Freeman-Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted...

Obituary: John Frutiger

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Graveside Service for John Frutiger, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery. Cullman Heritage...