Arrests and Incidents reported August 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 31• theft of...
Good Hope Middle School debuts new gym, library and office space
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Good Hope Middle School gymnasium, library and office space. Ground was broken on the project 18 months ago, and the...
2023 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday members of the Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers will host the 2023 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride. Riders visit all county...
Obituary: William Daniel Keel
William Daniel Keel, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
As those who knew him can attest, Dan was truly one of a kind and his larger than life personality...
Obituary: Joseph Herman Graveman, Jr.
Joseph Herman Graveman, Jr., 89 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on July 31, 2023 after a long battle of Parkinson’s disease. Joe was born on July 1, 1934 to Joseph Herman Graveman Sr. and Lillian...
Obituary: Harold “Bootie” Edward Hyatt
Harold "Bootie" Edward Hyatt, age 89, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. He was born in Cullman on Feb. 5, 1934 to Grady Hyatt and Naomie Nunnelley. He is preceded...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952 in Cullman, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Skinner;...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Give God all your problems, and He will make it all work...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies are coming off another solid basketball season and junior Jayla Gorham talked about what she learned playing with her teammates and learned last year’s head coach Justin...
Obituary: Doris England
Doris England, 74, of Houston, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
PREP CHEER: ‘Represent my school better in a positive way’: West Point’s Alli Tucker-Hillman...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior cheerleader Alli Tucker-Hillman will be going into her third year on varsity this fall, and she shared some of what she’s learned from her teammates and coaches...
2 north Alabama defendants sentenced on child exploitation charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Two north Alabama defendants were sentenced last week on child sexual exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent...
Fugitive charged in scheme that misdirected millions in charitable donations intended for Christian outreach...
DUBLIN, GA: A former Dublin, Ga., resident is being sought internationally on multiple federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that misdirected more than $30 million donated for Christian ministry in China.
Jason Gerald Shenk,...
‘Sound of Freedom’ sparks conversations about human trafficking
Task force chair talks about perceptions and realities of trafficking in north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just a few weeks into its release, independent film “Sound of Freedom” has grossed almost $150 million, 10 times...
Obituary: Debra Turney
In Loving Memory of Debra Robertson-Turney
Debra Turney, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama was born on Sep. 19, 1956. She passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2023.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Turney;...
Obituary: Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Ricky P. Yates, U.S. Army (Retired)
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Ricky P. Yates, U.S. Army (Retired), age 63 of The Fairview Community, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Ricky was a beloved husband, inspiring father and cherished PawPaw, United States Army...
Obituary: Ray Wadsworth
Ray Wadsworth, 95, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Ray was a lifelong resident of Arley, AL.
He was born on May 23, 1928. Ray was devoted to and loved his family above all. He...
Obituary: Eunice Aleene Burney-Allred
Funeral services for Eunice Aleene Burney-Allred will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Jimmy Sawyer and Lloyd Harris will be officiating....
Cullman Oktoberfest opens T-shirt design contest to local students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is introducing a fresh twist to this year’s Oktoberfest T-shirt designs. This year, local students will compete by age groups as the festival aims...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always keep a positive attitude and mindset’: West Point’s Hallie Wheeler recaps...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hallie Wheeler learned a lot playing for both the Lady Warriors’ volleyball and basketball teams last season and she's had a blast playing with some great teammates....
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every second of it’: Cold Springs’ Ethan Nabors talks junior season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles baseball team won their area and made it to the playoffs. Junior Ethan Nabors talked about that season and what he learned, and what it was like...
Family of Holly Pond’s Leah Grace Tarvin joins Ivey for distracted driving bill signing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Family members of the late Leah Grace Tarvin joined Gov. Kay Ivey at the State Capitol bill-signing ceremony recently for Alabama’s new hands-free driving law, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, said on...
‘We’re just a tiny nerd shop’
Gamer Geeks opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. –Gamer Geeks is now open in Cullman. Owner Michael Jensen’s flagship store is in Warrior. He said he realized that nearly 40% of his customers were coming from...
‘We see them as God’s child’
The Link's Master's Hand food pantry partners with other nonprofits to serve neighbors with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala– The Link of Cullman County is well known for its annual drive-through-style food giveaway held in conjunction with...
All about mushrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mushroom Society President Alisha Millican and Alabama Nature Journal Club President Laramie Akozbek came together Saturday, July 29, to host a mushroom nature journaling event at Sportsman Lake Park. In...
Obituary: Wayne Blackwood
Funeral service for Wayne Blackwood, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with Jerry Lake and Shane Wheeler officiating; interment in Bethlehem...
Obituary: David James Tanner
Funeral service for David James Tanner, age 90, of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Nicky James and Ray Lathem officiating; interment in...
Obituary: Roert Terry Vandiver
Roert Terry Vandiver, 63, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Terry was born on Nov. 21, 1959 in Moulton, Alabama to Robert and LV Vandiver.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952 in Cullman, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Skinner;...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 27• harassment; CR...
Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory, claiming the 3M...
BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the TPC Twin Cities with a winning score of 260 (63-64-66-67)....
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett
AUBURN, Ala. – Jeremy Garrett knows Auburn well. He knows what it’s like to come in as an opponent and play at Jordan-Hare Stadium. He’s been on the visiting sideline as a player. But...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘The good Lord put this opportunity and this phenomenal group of girls...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville has a new head coach taking the reins of the varsity volleyball program. Morgan Hammock is replacing Candice Grochowalski, who will be coaching the JV team and she shared her...
Obituary: Velma Eugene Driver
Velma Eugene Driver, age 96, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Cullman Long Term Care. She was born April 20, 1927 to Willis and Flonie Hollaway.
She was preceded in death...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Positive motivation and encouragement alone can make a team so much better’:...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball standout Liberty Shadix learned a lot during her junior season and had a blast playing alongside some great teammates so now she’s ready to carry...
Vinemont High’s Moody represents Alabama at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vinemont High’s School’s Vivian (Gracie) Moody was one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 22-29 in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded...
Op-Ed: To eliminate ‘help wanted’ signs, we must shift our focus to labor force...
To gather the fullest employment picture in Alabama – and across the nation for that matter – we must shift our focus to labor force participation.
Alabama’s current unemployment rate is at an impressive and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The ABCs of trees
Having fun while learning at the Sportsman Lake Tree Museum is as easy as A-B-C.
THE ABCs of TREES
A is for APPLE TREES—Exploring the great outdoors on your Alphabet Adventure at the Tree Museum begins...
Wallace State STEAM camp geared for younger students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for middle school students.
According to WSCC Computer Science and Mathematics Department Secretary Bralee Glenn, the camp...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop and wife attended the two-day Union...
Obituary: Jason Lynn Cloud
Visitation for Jason Lynn Cloud, 44, will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening, July 31, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jason passed away July...
Obituary: Wildred Elwanda Roberts
Wildred Elwanda Roberts, age 95, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1928 to James Nix and Luva Mae Nix.
She was preceded...
Hanceville City Council discusses possible RV park
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Council members excitedly discussed the possibility of an RV park located behind the CVS Pharmacy at 303 Main St NE in Hanceville at its July 27 meeting.
“We’d still have to...
City School Board appoints new board member
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its Thursday, July 27, meeting, appointed Jill Bradberry to fill the seat formerly held by Joey Orr.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff said, “We're excited...
Nifty knitters and cool crocheters assemble weekly at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Knitters and crocheters alike of every skill level assemble under the roof of the Cullman County Public Library every Tuesday afternoon. The class teaches heritage skills in a down-to-earth setting, where...
Library hosts annual Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Friday morning welcomed members of the community to a celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday.
Cullman County Public Library SystemAssistant Director Josie Harrington said, “We’ve been doing...
6th annual Stuff the Bus campaign comes to a close
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations of school supplies for area students, came to a close Friday afternoon, and UWCC Executive...
Obituary: Justino Torres
Celebrando la vida de Justino Torres, 74, de Hanceville, Alabama
El Sr. Torres nació el 21 de abril de 1949, hijo de Alberto Torres y Nazaria Martínez en Hidalgo, México. Fue un excelente esposo y...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Working with the athletes at Good Hope has made my game stronger’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Freshman Ella Gossett made the move from Cullman to Good Hope this offseason and she enjoyed her time as a Lady Bearcat but she’s also excited to learn as much...
Obituary: Christopher Peyton Welch
Christopher Peyton Welch, age 36, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born Jan. 31, 1987, to Dana O. Welch and Brenda Welch.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Birdie Mae Kilpatrick
Funeral service for Birdie Mae Kilpatrick, 97, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Emeus Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Grandson Steven Sutter, Bro. Paul Cleghorn...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always give 100% effort’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard recaps freshman season
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont’s Makenna Howard cheered on varsity as a freshman last season, and she learned so much from that experience. She got to cheer alongside some great cheerleaders last year and soaked...
Pet of the week: Rex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rex, an approximately 5-year-old male “bassador” with a toasty caramel coat, is up for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Rex is a low-to-medium energy middle-aged man, who cherishes the time he...
Cullman City Schools appoints Jill Bradberry to open board seat
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday, July 27, appointed Cullman native Jill Bradberry to the board, filling the seat formerly held by Joey Orr. Orr recently stepped down to take a new...
Obituary: Sandra Lee Crane
Sandra Lee Crane, age 79, passed away in Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side.
Sandra was born Oct. 23, 1943, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to Kenneth and Belle...
Obituary: Charles Richard Raybon
Charles Richard Raybon, 75, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Raybon family.
Charles was born July 14, 1948 to Charles Edward &...
Obituary: Larry Scott Mangum
Larry Scott Mangum, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Mangum;...
Rock n Roll Sushi welcomes new owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock n Roll Sushi in Cullman changed ownership in April, and the restaurant celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, July 26.
New owners Chuck and Stephanie Perkins, along with family...
Monograms Plus holds soft opening in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monograms Plus held its soft opening at the store’s new location Friday, July 21.
Owner Lynsey Todd said she was very excited for the move. Monograms Plus has been a staple retail...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 24• theft of...
Sullivan Creek Ranch hosts National Day of the Cowboy
VINEMONT, Ala. – Sullivan Creek Ranch hosted its National Day of the Cowboy event on Sunday.
The family friendly event saw attendees bring chairs and tents to watch participants compete in a ranch task competition...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts Alabama Lions Sight mobile eyecare unit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Wednesday hosted a unit of the Alabama Lions Sight Mobile Eye Program, offering low-cost eye exams and glasses, and even free eye care to those...
‘Chief of morale’
Cullman Fire Rescue welcomes Charlie the Fire Dog
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 15 years in fire service, Josh Sparkman finally got his dream fire dog, found in a 5-year-old Texan Dalmatian named Charlie. Although working...
Obituary: Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards
Shelia Gail (Teichmiller) Edwards, age 76 of High Point, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family.
A native of Cullman, AL, Shelia was born Nov. 25, 1946...
CPD announces arrests in Rock the South assault
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department at a press conference Wednesday, July 26, announced the arrests of three individuals in relation to the assault that took place Saturday, July 22, at Rock the...
Obituary: Clara Mae Tidwell Porter
Clara Mae Tidwell Porter, 93, of Addison, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Hanceville. Mrs. Porter was born on Jan. 20, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Amelia “Midge” Lindley
Amelia “Midge” Lindley, 94, of Hanceville, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation.
Midge was born on April 23, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to Homer...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The little things are actually just as important as the big things’:...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s Caitlee Simmons is gearing up for her sophomore seasons with both the Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball teams and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite...
2 WSCC alums sign with MLB teams during 2023 Draft
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Baseball added two more names to Major League Baseball rosters when former Lion stars Colson Lawrence and Will Varmette were drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft.
“It's always exciting when...
Op-Ed: Rock the South through the eyes of a first-timer
As a Cullman local who lived in the county and worked at a local watering hole, Rock the South had always been synonymous for me with heavy traffic, rowdy bar guests and a vibrato...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Melton
Jimmy Ray Melton, 82, of Haleyville, passed away July 24, 2023 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Guntersville, Alabama. Jimmy loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed being outside. Most importantly,...
Obituary: Betty Lou Pendley
Betty Lou Pendley, 77, of Hartselle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her residence.
She was born April 27, 1946, in Dearborn Michigan. Betty loved to read and loved spending time with her grandkids....
Obituary: Sister Mary Regina Magro
Sister Mary Regina Magro, a cloistered Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration, passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama. She...
Obituary: Hazel R. Smith
Hazel R. Smith, age 103, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Celebration of life funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
WSCC: Aug. 8 event offered to introduce Diesel Technology to women, other learners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diesel Technology program will host a Women in Diesel Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, for women interested in learning more about the program and...
‘Everyone deserves to hear live music once in a while’
Jesse Priest rocks the CCCDD over RTS weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an explosion of light, color and twangy country sound. The now three-day weekend is packed with thousands of folks from...
PREP CHEER: ‘Lean on God’: Vinemont’s Addison Whaley recaps freshman year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Last season was Addison Whaley's first on Vinemont’s varsity cheer team and she took away so much from that experience.
"It was a great learning experience for us all. We were a...
Cullman council awards bid for new civic center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday awarded the bid for the construction of the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc.
"We are thrilled to see the payoff of our...
Rock the South donates nearly $70K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Rock the South brings in millions in revenue annually, it has never lost sight of its original cause: gathering the community together to give back. Since its inception in 2012,...
Hot, wet and wild Rock the South 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama heat was intense as thousands of attendees gathered at York Farms in Cullman County this past weekend for Rock the South. Concertgoers donned their finest denim cut-offs and cropped...
2 WSCC athletics teams receive NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Tennis and Volleyball teams each were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as 2022-2023 Academic Teams of the Year. Both were recognized as...
Obituary: Shannon Renae James
Funeral service for Shannon Renae James, 45, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. Pastor Jason Murphy will officiate....
Obituary: Buel Donald Laney
Funeral service for Buel Donald Laney, 88, of the Blair community, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Blair Methodist Cemetery, Revs. Tim...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 20• assault; elder...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA State Championships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim & Dive team finishes 2nd in the state following an outstanding performance. They have achieved this ranking for three consecutive seasons.
Coaches:
Charis Peek, head coach
Logan Holley, assistant coach
6 &...
Alabama’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate held steady at a record low 2.2%. June’s rate is well below June 2022’s...
Obituary: Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster
Annie Ruth McKleroy Feemster, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away of Friday evening, July 21, 2023, at the age of 93. Ms. Feemster was born in Blount County, Alabama, on April 3, 1930, to Lawrence...
Obituary: Betty Faye McClure
Betty Faye McClure, age 74, of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Woodland Village Health Care.
She was born, Tuesday, April 5, 1949 in to Homer and Jimmie Lou Glover.
A memorial service...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Lost Summers of Newport’ by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen...
The summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, are the setting for this book, which is about three women in three different eras written by three different authors. Money, old and new, and secrets held in...
Cullman City Schools awarded $400K for STEM initiatives
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is set to expand its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) offerings in the coming years with dedicated staff and resources, thanks to new federal grant funds.
The $400,000...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Rock the South Rock Garden
Shane Quick is a “Home County Hero” of mine. The modern-day trinity of Frank Stitt, the James Beard Award-winning, celebrity chef/founder of Highlands Bar and Grill; Mother Angelica, the nun who founded the Shrine...
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 – Myrtle Wise, Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt, Junior Class...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local sports legends gathered with family and friends at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to celebrate one of Cullman County’s most important sporting traditions. 12 new members were inducted into the...
Obituary: Garey Wayne Shedd
Garey Wayne Shedd, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away at the age of 77, on July 21, 2023. Mr. Shedd was born December 16, 1945, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Lonnie Jackson and Mildred...
Obituary: Matthew Richard Friedrich
Matthew Richard Friedrich, age 40, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Matthew was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 10, 1982 to Richard Werner and Barbara Ann Blackwood Friedrich. He...
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Obituary: Linda Kay Hill
Linda Kay Hill, 69 formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born on...
