Wallace State’s free short-term training programs hosting new boot camps later this month, including...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department and the Center for Career and Workforce Development are preparing for their next round of training boot camps and for the first time on the Oneonta...
CCBOE announces May teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Here are the choices for May 2022:
Teacher of the Month: Leslie Arnold,...
Alabama poultry’s environmental excellence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environmental excellence each day while meeting the demand of consumers.
Advancements in Poultry Production
Through scientific research and adoption...
Cullman County Schools once again participating in Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 – July 12, hot meals will be provided at the following schools: Fairview, Good Hope Primary, Hanceville, Harmony, Vinemont, Welti and West Point....
Obituary: Brenda Nelson Horn
Brenda Nelson Horn died on May 9, 2022 in Cullman, Alabama. She was 79. Brenda was an amazing person who lived life to the fullest. She was extremely intelligent, funny, opinionated and the most...
Obituary: Donald Leroy Staudt
Donald Leroy Staudt, 76 of Priceville, entered into rest on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at his home.
Donald was born on July 28, 1945 in Lisbon, ND to Everette Staudt and Edna Camilla Rukstad Staudt....
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to State Tournament with 4-3 win over...
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the West Point Lady Warriors are headed to the State Tournament. West Point arrived in Florence to continue their run at the North Regional...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 2
domestic violence; CR 1777domestic...
Two arrested in separate incidents of possession of drug paraphernalia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Cullman man for multiple outstanding warrants on Tuesday, May 3.
Andrew Halik, 34, of Cullman was arrested on eight charges, including multiple outstanding warrants.
He was...
Cullman County Student of the Year Peyton Trotter on influence, inspiration and her future...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With one glance at Peyton Trotter’s resume it’s easy to tell that the Fairview High School senior is an overachiever. With a higher than perfect grade point average, numerous extracurricular activities,...
Touch a Truck event coming to Cullman County Fairgrounds May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch a Truck is a free event hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative where businesses, local first responders and other organizations bring their trucks and other special vehicles for an up-close and...
Flourish of Cullman participants celebrate graduation from eight-week cooking class with Party Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Clients from Flourish of Cullman participated in a Cooking Class at Childhaven for the last eight weeks, learning different cooking skills and kitchen safety. Flourish is dedicated to teaching disabled individuals...
Holly Pond High School, 5th and 6th grade bands to perform at Pops in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pops in the Park is a spring concert and community event hosted at Governor’s Park brought to the town of Holly Pond by Holly Pond HS Band Director Steven Porter...
Obituary: Grover Richardson Blaylock
Grover Richardson Blaylock, age 61, passed away on May 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Grover was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Dr. Harry Isham Blaylock, Jr. and Mary Little Murchison...
Obituary: Paul Keith “Bo” Echols
Paul Keith "Bo" Echols, age 57, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, May 9, 2022. Paul was born June 16, 1964. God has taken him out of this troubled world and given him...
Alabama’s booming catfish industry ranked #2 in U.S.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama has a reputation for cooking and serving delicious food. Barbecue, coleslaw and fried chicken are all southern staples. In the summer, though, nothing really beats a plate of fried catfish.
The state’s...
Wallace State student Justin Self named Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Justin Self has been named the Federal Work Study of the Year.
Self, 25, is a general studies major at Wallace State. Through the Work Study program, Self has...
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to North Regional Finals, Britton’s walk-off lifts Cullman...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cullman Lady Bearcats and Lady Warriors of West Point were back on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Wednesday to compete at the North Regional Tournament and...
Deadlines near to apply to Wallace State health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Deadlines are quickly approaching for students wishing to apply to most health science programs at Wallace State Community College for fall 2022 entry. Potential students should apply for general admission to...
Wallace State hosts inaugural Cullman County Drone Race Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh grades took part in the first Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State on Friday in an obstacle course designed by the University of Alabama at Huntsville’s...
83rd Annual Cullman Strawberry Festival has record number of attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 7 was packed with people looking to buy farm fresh strawberries and enjoy the many festivities. Farmers began selling produce at 7:00 a.m. and...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman splits opening matchups, Good Hope, Holly Pond eliminated
FLORENCE, Ala. – Three Cullman County squads were on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Tuesday to compete in this year’s North Regional Softball Tournament and outside of a 17-12 Cullman win...
Wallace State’s students earn record gold medals at state SkillsUSA competition, win 50 medals...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students set a school record recently by winning 33 gold medals at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State won 50 medals overall, leading the state in medals won...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents to report. CCSO...
‘Bold vision’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools kicked off two of its most ambitious expansion projects in years on Tuesday, with work officially underway on expansive additions at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle...
Healing the mind, body and soul: Manifest Yoga and Wellness holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perhaps you’ve noticed the changes to the little cinderblock building just south of Handy TV and Aaron’s Rentals on Hwy 31 recently. Previously a nondescript white building housing various businesses over...
11th Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer raises funds for breast cancer research across Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 11th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament hosted by Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama is et for May 21 and 22 at Cullman Archery Park....
CCSO, CPD Tech program still down
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department utilize a computer program that compiles, stores and shares data.
According to the CCSO, that program suffered a hardware malfunction last week and...
Good Hope City Council approves pair of new annexations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council gathered for its first May meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new land annexations on County Road 222. The annexation of the Allen-owned...
South Cullman residents sound off about proposed rezoning, planned apartment complex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening got an earful about the proposed rezoning of property located on 3rd Avenue Southeast at the King Edward Street intersection from R-1 (low population...
Obituary: LaJeune Cairron McMinn
Graveside service for LaJeune Cairron McMinn, age 69, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at McMinn Cemetery, with David Speegle officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Moore Entrekin
Sarah Ann Moore Entrekin, born February 6, 1943 in Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 8, 2022 in Leeds, Alabama after a long illness.
Ann leaves behind husband: Edward “Earl” Entrekin; son: Tim (Tammy) Entrekin; niece:...
Obituary: Thelbert Dwight Phillips
Mr. Thelbert Dwight Phillips of Cullman, Alabama, passed away May 6, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born in Hanceville, Alabama on April 8, 1937 to Bernard G. and Tressie Wilmer Nicholas...
Mayor Woody Jacobs declares May 2022 as Older Americans Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Senior adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce and more. Just as every person is unique, so...
ADMH: May 8-14 is National Prevention Week
Montgomery, Ala. – According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 and older used illicit drugs in the last recorded year. In Alabama, for...
Wallace State OTA program using unique tools to teach and support students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College has been using a sensory room and new pediatric swing to help their students learn how to treat patients and to...
No. 3 Wallace State softball wins program’s 14th ACCC Tournament championship, moves to 54-2...
ALABASTER, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball program has secured another Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship.
The third-ranked Lions blasted three home runs over the opening three innings at Alabaster’s Veterans Park on Sunday, and pitcher...
(UPDATED) No end in sight for national baby formula shortage
CULLMAN, Ala. - The nationwide baby formula shortage is the latest product shortage over the past two years. Following limited supplies of toilet paper and disinfectants, formula availability has been reduced by up to...
CATA holds information session about new Power Lineman/ Fiber Optic Technician Training Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy held an informational session on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their upcoming Lineman Program in fall 2022 just for High School seniors. The program is the...
Riding for Residents Jeep Parade returns for its third year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area skilled nursing and assisted living residents were treated to the Riding for Residents Jeep Parade on Saturday.
In its third year, the ride started in 2020 to raise the spirits...
(UPDATED) WildWater Youth Focus Group visits site of WildWater Park
Cullman, Ala. - Wednesday was a very special day for the WildWater Youth Focus Group as they held a meeting inside the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center's indoor pool area to talk about the new...
52 ODES TO JOY: ZEST FOR ZZZ
ODE TO ZZZ
ZZZ are A-okay methinks,
Each regarded with great esteem.
A long sleep or just 40 winks,
To doze, perchance to dream.
There is some irony in the fact I started a...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1933
From the files of 1930:
Judge and Mrs. Homer F. Mitchell announce the birth of a son, at their home last week.
Attending the University of Alabama homecoming last weekend were Howard Griffin, Bob Young, J....
Obituary: Edgar Denson Nunnelley Jr.
Edgar Denson Nunnelley Jr., age 74, of Arley, passed away on May 6, 2022 in Cullman, Alabama. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Arley, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 10,...
Obituary: Lois Tesseneer Lassiter
Mrs. Lois Tesseneer Lassiter, age 89, of Locust Fork, AL passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Lois was born February 4, 1933, in Mooresboro, NC.
Lois is survived by her children: Diane Tanner (Don)...
Strawberry Festival Senior Day makes triumphant return Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - “I’m just happy to be anywhere these days,” laughed Ben Kerny as he walked into Friday’s celebration of the Strawberry Festival Senior Day.
He and hundreds of Cullman seniors descended on the...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Vinemont’s Lemons posts new state records in 1600 & 3200; locals...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This weekend was packed full of local action at both the 4A-7A State Track Meet in Gulf Shores and at the 1A-3A State Track Meet in Cullman. One local standout even...
CATA Health Science seniors Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton obtain Nurse Aide Certification
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Health Science students, Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton from Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently received their Nursing Aide Certification and AHA BLS Instructor certification, meaning they can now instruct...
Update on arrest/incidents reports request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are currently experiencing issues with their electronic filing system database.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said once the issue is resolved, the information...
Hanceville Industrial Development Board gives update on two properties
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Industrial Development (ID) Board met on Thursday night at the Hanceville Civic Center. After the minutes from the April 7 and April 18 meetings were read and approved, updates...
Obituary: Beverly Haynes Denson
Funeral service for Beverly Haynes Denson, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating, and interment in Brooklyn Cemetery....
Obituary: James Bradley Murphy
James Bradley Murphy, age 88, of Falkville, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 16, 1934, to Carl and Myrtie Murphy.He was preceded in death by his...
West Elementary students celebrate healthy eating with strawberries provided by Farm to Table
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just in time for the Strawberry Festival, the students at West Elementary School were served a special treat during their lunchtime on Thursday. Fresh strawberries were the star of the menu...
May is National Walking Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Accept the challenge to walk like a champion all year, but especially during the month of May. May is National Walking Month. You can start by participating in the #Try30...
‘The Beast Who Came to School’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman student Ronin Peavy is a humble young writer in his second-grade class at West Elementary School. When asked if he is the latest celebrity in town, he immediately responded, “Nope....
Summer Bridge program offered to high school seniors at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it is offering a Start Right Summer Bridge program for qualifying high school seniors that aims to help incoming freshmen transition to college. The program will...
Obituary: Jennifer Lee McElvenny
Jennifer Lee McElvenny, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama passed from this life on May 4, 2022 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1961 to Robert Stewart and Ella Jean Wisener McElvenny. A...
Obituary: Carolyn Joyce White
The funeral service for Carolyn Joyce White, 78, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m....
Alabama’s Jesse Wiggins wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage 4 on...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 5, 2022) – All week long, Addison, Alabama, pro Jesse Wiggins said that when he closed his eyes, Lake of the Ozarks felt exactly like his home fishery – Lewis Smith Lake in...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances to North Regional with runner-up finish, Lady Bearcats...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Lady Broncos played their way to the 3A, Area 13 Championship Game Thursday night with a win over Susan Moore in the loser’s bracket final but unfortunately for the...
Cullman County Public Library to hold a Strawberry Festival book Sale May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library is holding a Strawberry Festival Book Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The sale will take place inside the library and...
The Arley-Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center holding fundraising event on May 7 to raise...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center, with the help of the town, has been steadily raising funds with community dinners, auctions and bake sales for years to get their own building. The area...
Cullman County students participate in 2nd Annual Military Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Proud family and community members witnessed six members of the Cullman County school system class of 2022 participate in the second annual Military Signing Day at Desperation Church on Wednesday afternoon.
The...
Curt’s Closet prepares to hold Clothed in Cullman this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local organization and community icon Curt’s Closet is hosting their annual Clothed in Cullman event this Saturday. Founder Ashley Wilson said Curt's Closet provides a boutique feel shop to children locally in...
Obituary: Garry Dwight Knopp
Funeral service for Garry Dwight Knopp, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m....
Obituary: Teresa Thomas
Teresa Thomas, age 72, of Hanceville passed peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1949 in Gadsden, Alabama. Mrs. Thomas...
Obituary: Opal Edgar Via
Mr. Opal Edgar Via, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Mr. Via was born June 12, 1925 in Alabama to Harry Edgar and Francis Swindle Via.
He is preceded...
Obituary: Travis Buster Darnell
Travis Buster Darnell, 88, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Travis was born on September 30, 1933 in Addison, Alabama. Travis’ love for his family was...
Obituary: Gary Aaron Walker
Gary Aaron Walker, age 76, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. Garry was born in
Cullman, AL on November 26, 1945. He was the son of Lother Walker and Esther Price Walker.
Garry was a machinist for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by parents; sister: Jean (Howard) Arnold and daughter: Andrea Nicole Walker.
He is survived by his wife: Sue (Parker) Walker; son: Josh Walker; daughter-in-law: Shannon Walker; granddaughter: Bella Walker, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m at the Blountsville Funeral Home followed by the funeral at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Bruce
Dial and Bro. Earl Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barry
Arnold, Bryan Arnold, Craig Arnold, Doug Carr, Jeff Carr and Andy Sullins. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jerry Taylor, James Baker, Jerry Reynolds, Jackie White, Ronnie McGriff and Robert Sanders.
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Wright
Mrs. Wright passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1950 to Hoyt and Ruth Gunter.
Brenda was a faithful and joyful follower of Christ, who spent her life...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point claims area championship with 3-0 win over Russellville
WEST POINT, Ala. – After edging Russellville 1-0 in their first area tournament game Tuesday night, the Lady Warriors topped the Golden Tigers 3-0 Wednesday to capture this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament title....
Wallace State Singers holding auditions and Cabaret Night
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As the Wallace State Singers at Wallace State Community College prepare for their last performance of the spring 2022 semester on May 12, they will be holding auditions for any current...
Drug-related and Grand Jury indictment arrests made over the weekend for CCSO
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area on Saturday, April 30. Ivan Jermaine Fields, 42, of Hanceville (pictured above) was identified as the driver. It...
Alabama’s forests: clearing the air
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – One of the world’s largest sources of carbon can likely be found in your backyard. In fact, trees are some of most efficient carbon-capturing organisms in the world. Alabama’s forests...
Baileyton Town Council says Family Fun Day is set for May 28; Parkside School...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At Baileyton Town Council’s meeting Monday night, the town discussed the upcoming Family Fun Day. The 2nd annual Baileyton Family Fun Day will be on May 28 at Baileyton Park. There...
Obituary: Talmadge Eddie Dale
A celebration of life service will be held for Talmadge Eddie Dale this Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home.
Talmadge was born in Fairview on December 21, 1933...
Obituary: Sarah A. Holcomb
Sarah A. Holcomb, 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. Sarah was born October 14, 1945, in Cullman County, to Winford and Avillar Hooper Denney.
Mrs. Holcomb was a faithful member...
Obituary: Johnny Howard Snead
Johnny Howard Snead, 79, of Arley, entered into rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home.
Johnny was born on July 31, 1942 in Keen Mountain, Virginia.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 4,...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Burks’ walk-off sends West Point to Area Championship Game, Area Tournament...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday night to host this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they faced off against Russellville in a...
Holly Pond Council talks town deputy, community events
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Daniel Cummings, who updated the council on plans for the town’s planned deputy. Cummings told the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
A home gardener’s guide to corn
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As many home gardeners know, there are many varieties of corn to choose from. Essentially there is sweet corn and field corn—with a lot of different varieties falling within these...
CCSO makes multiple arrests involving methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple arrests over the weekend with several involving methamphetamine-related charges.
On Wednesday, April 27 Joshua Dustin Donnie Elliot, 37, of Bremen was stopped by CCSO deputies...
The Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsement of Cullman County District Attorney candidate Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was announced on Saturday that local attorney and Cullman County District Attorney Republican candidate Champ Crocker has garnered the endorsement of Alabama Republican Assembly (ALRA).
Crocker welcomed the endorsement stating, “Today,...
Senior Outreach Organization performs Heehaw Show at Hanceville Civic Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization performed their Heehaw Show at the Hanceville Civic Center on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The cast, directed by Jamie Looney, is made up of seniors from the...
Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam Nicholas Ryan Baldwin, 35, was granted temporary release for a...
Obituary: Lagan Erris McNamara
Lagan Erris McNamara, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 25, 1974, in Ohio to Patrick Lewis McNamara and Mary McNamara.She was preceded...
Obituary: Drucilla Johns Wilson
Drucilla Johns Wilson, age 88, of Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on July 16, 1933 to the late Johnny Johns and Louvennie...
Jesse Wiggins wins Qualifying Round A at MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – It was a dramatic finish on the SCORETRACKER® Monday afternoon, as several pros battled it out for the automatic berth to the Championship Round on Thursday. With less than five minutes left...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Hill’s walk-off leads Holly Pond past Susan Moore 5-3 in extra...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 13 Tournament kicked off at Holly Pond High School Monday afternoon and the top-seeded Lady Broncos got things started with a dramatic win over Susan Moore....
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 28
harassment; CR 747attempt to...
Governor Ivey announces two additional mental health crisis centers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care.
The two new centers add to the four existing...
New baby and children’s boutique Willow Dean + Co. open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother and daughter team Kristie Moss and Lauren Easterwood recently opened Willow Dean + Co., a new baby and children’s boutique in Cullman. The inspiration for the shop came from Lauren...
Obituary: Janett Jane Twilley
Janett Jane Twilley, 79 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on November 2, 1942 in Double Springs, Alabama. Janett was a true southern lady that...
Obituary: Lois Jean Graves Ellard
Lois Jean Graves Ellard passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born January 21, 1927, in Blountville, Alabama, to Joseph Higdon and Lena Burgess Graves.
Mrs. Ellard was a...
Country music community mourns the loss of Naomi Judd
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember & fight back
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones we’ve lost and to help those still fighting at Relay...
52 ODES TO JOY: FLANEUR JOY
ODE TO WANDERLUST
I long to walk there, maybe there and then there.
More joy-filled I’ll return, you may surely trust.
In my lifetime, I shall flaneur everywhere,
Just my feet, my daydreams...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930
From the files of 1900:
The population of Cullman County is now 17,849.
Uncle Sam Cole, who is very ill at his Holly Pond home, has his sons from Texas and Louisiana visiting him.
Ron Graves left...
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Baseball and football have always been the big games in the United States. We have memories of the great players in both sports.
In baseball,...
