Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
6 inducted in inaugural class of Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heads were bowed and colors were posted at Cullman Savings Bank as a chosen few were inducted into the inaugural class...
Wallace State Cross Country teams win repeat conference championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams each won their sixth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference championships Friday at...
Obituary: Sandra Gail Tyson WatwoodObituary:
The family of Sandra Gail Tyson Watwood, although heartbroken, is also happy to announce that our beloved mother is now in Heaven with not...
Obituary: Sandra Elizabeth Bagwell
Funeral service for Sandra Elizabeth Bagwell, age 59, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at 2 pm at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...
Auburn’s Gunner Britton, Connor Lew earn SEC weekly honors
AUBURN, Ala. – For the second time this season, Auburn's Gunner Britton has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week while fellow O-lineman Connor Lew earned SEC Freshman...
Alabama claims Steelwood collegiate team championship
LOXLEY, Ala. – For the second time in as many tournaments, the Alabama men's golf team will come away with the team trophy. After winning...
Obituary: Martha Ringo
Martha Ringo, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born, Dec. 21, 1950, to WL...
Obituary: Katherine Ann Campbell (Kathy)
Katherine Ann Campbell (Kathy), age 70, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023...
Obituary: Rachel Howard Trinchitella
Rachel Howard Trinchitella, age 76, peacefully passed away the morning of Thursday, Oct. 26 at home with her children by her side.
Conrad and Bonnie...
Op-Ed: Fear of the known
Work. It's something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a...
Hanceville City Council discusses renovation of Hanceville dispatch office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her...
Obituary: Jimmie Lee Boyd
Jimmie Lee Boyd, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 60 years,...
Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue...
Chick-fil-A to re-open Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s almost time: find your best stretchy pants and cow print shirt because the highly anticipated grand re-opening of one of...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Fairview falls at No. 10 Russellville 31-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a huge regional matchup at Russellville Friday night but unfortunately for Aggies fans, the Tigers were...
CCBOE approves contract for new systemwide security system
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called board meeting on Oct. 25 during which it voted to enter...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an estimated 7,000 (and that number is increasing) veterans in Cullman County, it can be hard to find a way...
Senior smiles: Witches and goblins and ghouls, OH MY!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents lined the sidewalk in wheelchairs and loungers, decked out in witches' hats and Halloween attire, beaming at the sight of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls in season finale at Oneonta 55-42
ONEONTA, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to take on the Redskins in their final game of the regular season on Friday night and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 42-10 win over Etowah
CULLMAN, Ala. – After securing the fourth seed in the AHSAA 6A Region 7 standings and a spot in the playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Phillips on the road 54-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek, Alabama to take on the Phillips Bears at James E. Glass Stadium. This was a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 27-13 win over...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Friday night to host Brewer for a big regional battle with a postseason berth on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hangs on to top Cleveland 34-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back on the road Friday night for their final regional matchup of the season at Cleveland...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Asbury 42-0 to clinch playoff berth
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Albertville to take on the Rams with a chance to clinch a playoff spot in the region finale...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers topple Cherokee on the road 26-12
CHEROKEE, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup at Cherokee and thanks in large part...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops season finale at Tuscaloosa Academy 48-26
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Tuscaloosa Academy for its regular season finale Friday night and the Eagles trailed by...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab wraps up regular season with 42-7 win at...
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – Arab hit the road for its regular season finale at Hazel Green Friday night and the Knights wrapped up a...
Obituary: Lacy Jean Laney
Funeral service for Lacy Jean Laney, age 35, of Cullman, will be Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Blair Congregational Methodist Church,...
Obituary: Argie Lee Mosley
Funeral service for Argie Lee Mosley, age 88, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Lieutenant Commander, Dennis Clark Harris Sr.
Lieutenant Commander, Dennis Clark Harris Sr., age 92, of Decatur, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis Elmore...
Wallace State Theatre making Shakespeare sing
Carley Cofield, left, Jairus Williams and Yvonne Wakaimba practice choreography for the Wallace State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest,” which combines...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the week: Davey
CULLMAN, Ala. – Davey, an approximately 10-12-month-old male Redbone Hound mix with a toasty tan coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
Cullman Farm-City Tour to explore local agritourism farms Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Farm-City will host its annual Farm City Tour on Nov. 1, departing from the Cullman County Extension Office. Guests are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at...
Obituary: Cheri Lynn Apel
Cheri Lynn Apel, age 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Cheri was born in Troy on May 16,1948 to the late Laura Evelyn...
Obituary: Judy Ann Amore
Funeral services for Judy Ann Amore, 76, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Adilee Hardin Bartlett
Funeral service for Adilee Hardin Bartlett, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Karen Barnes-Hancock
Graveside services for Karen Barnes-Hancock, 66, of Crane Hill, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama.
Mrs....
Obituary: Christopher A. Jetton
Christopher A. Jetton, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
He is survived by his Mom: Joanna...
Obituary: Sharon Annette Crutchfield
Sharon Annette Crutchfield, 64, of Cullman, was called home, following a hard fought battle with cancer, Tuesday evening October 24, 2023. To know Annette...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs...
Cullman County woman found deceased, investigation underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Coroner’s Office made a grim discovery on Wednesday, Oct. 25, when they responded to a welfare check at...
Caring for Cullman Concert: ‘This is a huge event for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds walked through the doorways of Northbrook Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, for Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s (GSHC’s) signature...
Tree Commission talks prospective members, arboretum, 2023 Festival of the Trees,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, when Chairman Barry Slatton opened with a...
CATA students build, donate storage building to Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) carpentry and industrial maintenance students teamed up to flex their skills and present the North Alabama...
Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’...
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
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ARLEY, Ala. – After shutting out Shoals Chrisian on the road last week, Meek returned home Friday night to host Vina and after building...












































































































