‘Amazing Love’
CULLMAN - The spirit of giving this holiday season is surely upon the Cullman community as the Cornerstone Revival Center held their biannual benefit concert last Sunday evening. The Amazing Love Benefit Concert and...
CRMC and Cullman Internal Medicine pair for Record Food drive
CULLMAN - Each year, the CRMC Nurse Navigation Team provides indigent oncology patients and their families with food throughout the holiday season. This year, thanks to some healthy office competition, Cullman Internal Medicine physicians...
CWAC preparing for Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN - For over 5 years, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center has been serving the Cullman community in all of its fitness, aquatic, and health needs. When envisioned years ago by visionary leaders...
Pets as Presents
CULLMAN - All over the country this Christmas, people will be going to their local shelters or breeders and bringing home adorable furry friends as presents. The idea of handing your child or significant...
Journey Church: Real. Life. Purpose.
CULLMAN - Joey Coots, pastor for 12 years at Journey Church, has great advice for living a real life of purpose. To start, he said it is easy for people to get connected at...
Make It, Bake It Or Do It Yourself – Create It!
CULLMAN - Christmas is here and everyone is excited. Children have been marking their calendars for days, counting down to the time Santa Claus finally pays them a visit. Busy mothers have been planning...
Alabama sees second largest reduction of pseudoephedrine sales as meth labs decline
CULLMAN - Data from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) shows in 2014 Alabama has seen the second highest reduction of sales of pseudoephedrine (PSE) in the country. PSE sales are declining...
Kids Shop ‘Til They Drop With Local Cops
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department has been working hard all year for this day. Saturday was a day to give back to local kids and families that may have needed a little...
Relay For Life Gets the Christmas Spirit
CULLMAN - Last Saturday folks all about town had a wonderful opportunity to complete their Christmas shopping while supporting a great cause. Relay For Life of Cullman County hosted a Christmas festival and bake...
Santa Claus Came to Town Saturday…Good Hope to be Precise!
GOOD HOPE - A thrilling Christmas parade strolled down Highway 69 last Saturday for all the folks near and far to enjoy. Santa Claus lead the way as Herman Reid, Good Hope’s first Mayor,...
Honoring Local Artists and Serving the Community
CULLMAN - Chamber for Charities proudly presented their Third Annual Art After Hours last Tuesday at TP Country Club. Both current Chamber members and potential future members came together to honor local artists and...
Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees – She Has Lots, If You Please!
CULLMAN - December has arrived and Christmas is just around the corner, yet the warm weather outside has left many of us feeling around for a cold drink rather than a few ornaments to...
Secret Meals Continues Strong
CULLMAN - No child should go hungry. That is a statement everyone can agree upon, and here in Cullman, local businesses and individuals are participating in Alabama Credit Union’s secret meals program to help. One...
Cullman EMS Building Keeps Ideal Location
CULLMAN - The new Cullman Emergency Medical Services building is up and running! An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to celebrate the completion of the facility and tour its great...
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Good Hope Threat
GOOD HOPE – The Cullman County Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Max Bartlett announced Tuesday afternoon that an arrest has been made in connection with several threating posts on the anonymous social media site Yik...
Raiders struggle, Lady Raiders cruise
GOOD HOPE - Tyler Yearwood of Fairview showed just how dominating a big man can be inside on Monday night when he scored eight of the Aggies first 17 versus Good Hope. Thanks to...
One Upset Highlights Quarterfinals of Cullman County Middle School Girls Tournament
COLD SPRINGS – Home court advantage for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles didn't last long in the Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament Monday night.
The No. 4 seed Lady Eagles were eliminated in the...
“Beefed-up security” for Good Hope High School in response to social media threat
GOOD HOPE – The anonymous social media platform Yik Yak has caused concern for officials with Good Hope High School, the Cullman County Board of Education and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, following a...
Cullman Christmas Festival and Market Celebrates a German Christmas Market Tradition
CULLMAN - Local area churches came together today to host an outdoor Christmas Festival and Market. The parishioners from St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and Christ Lutheran pulled together to make the day a huge...
Southern Accents Hosts Celebrity Cookbook Author Morgan Murphy
CULLMAN - Southern Accents was the gracious host to author Morgan Murphy on Saturday. Murphy held a unique and very personable book signing while promoting his new book “Bourbon & Bacon”. A lover of...
Family, Friends and Fun at the Christmas Parade!
CULLMAN - The Cullman Christmas Parade was a great success! Folks came to enjoy the holiday floats, Christmas characters, the tree lighting ceremony and great productions by the Cullman High School theatre department.
Rebecca Branch,...
Christmas Cheer and Children Sang at Hanceville First United Methodist Church
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday night, the children of Hanceville’s First United Methodist Church’s preschool hosted a delightful Christmas program for the many proud parents, grandparents, families and friends. The children sang and danced to...
Art and Wine Made the Crowd Feel Fine
CULLMAN - On a brisk fall evening, dozens of people gathered in the shop of Michael’s Flowers and Design for a night of unique art and great wine. A beautiful display of art by one...
TP Country Club: Cullman’s Best Kept Secret
CULLMAN – Imagine long rolling hills and soft green grass, now add shady trees dotting throughout that same land and ponds of all shapes and sizes lay sprawled amongst the area. Built high upon...
Court Referral Officer Arrested on 2 counts Sexual Misconduct, 2 counts Sexual Abuse
CULLMAN - Friday morning at 9:04 a.m. investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department arrested Winfred Eugene “J.R.” Vance, 61, while he was working at the Cullman County Court Referral Office, charging him with two...
From Trees to Art
CULLMAN - Cullman County is home to a variety of talented artists. For example, Mr. Jarrod Smitherman is a Vinemont High School teacher by day and master craftsman by night. Jarrod has the ability...
Grace Café: Free Food and Fellowship
CULLMAN – If you are looking for an opportunity to socialize, enjoy live music and most of all eat, then plan on visiting Grace Café at Grace Episcopal Church. The café opens in the...
Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties
CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place you are referring to when you bring up the name....
Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties
CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place you are referring to when you bring up the name. Cutie...
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
CULLMAN - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means it is time to deck your halls. The first order of business for any home during the holidays is to find and...
OBITUARY: Joseph Todd Hanners
Funeral service for Joseph Todd Hanners, 28, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Emeus Cemetery, Revs. G.T. Robertson and Greg Aldridge...
Breast Cancer Stamp Sales Excel Thanks to Cullman Residents
CULLMAN - The Cullman Post Office had their best success yet in breast cancer stamp sales and has the community of Cullman to thank for their achievements in raising awareness and funds. The Cullman...
Small Businesses are Thankful for Customers and Friendship
CULLMAN - Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community. They are essential to its survival and equal to a thriving economy. Not to mention that the benefits of supporting small businesses reverberate throughout...
New K9 Trained for Patrol Work with CPD
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department just introduced the new patrol dog, Recon, a Belgian Malinois, who will be two years old in January. Recon is certified in narcotics detection, tracking and criminal apprehension....
Wallace State softball’s Brooke Kinsey, Kaitlyn Whitehead sign with Blue Mountain College
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball sophomores Brooke Kinsey and Kaitlyn Whitehead signed with the Blue Mountain (Miss.) College Lady Toppers on Monday.
Kinsey, a first baseman from Monticello, Fla., had five homers and 14 RBIs...
OBITUARY: Uyless Stewart
Funeral services for Uyless Stewart, 80, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Sam Hollis officiating; with interment in Duck River Cemetery. The...
OBITUARY: Barry Keith Cagle
Graveside Services for Barry Keith Cagle, age 56 of Cullman, will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Eidson Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Andy Coffey officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman...
OBITUARY: Clifford Lee Glenn
Funeral services for Clifford Lee Glenn, age 72, will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 12 Noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
OBITUARY: Stephen Russell Freeman
Funeral service for Stephen Russell Freeman, 18, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
OBITUARY: Pearl Ruth Golden
Mrs. Pearl Ruth Golden passed away November 30, 2014 at her residence. She was 87 years old.
Funeral Services will be held December 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel with...
OBITUARY: Alyce DeArman
Funeral Services for Alyce DeArman, age 55 of Cullman, will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Mt Zion Nazarene Church (Blount County). Burial will follow in the adjoining...
School bus collision sends 6 Fairview students, 2 others to hospital for evaluation
FAIRVIEW - At approximately 3:30 p.m. a school bus carrying students from Fairview Elementary, Middle and High School was involved in a traffic collision with another vehicle, causing six students and two persons in...
OBITUARY: Oletta Calvert Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Oletta Calvert Graves, age 90 of Cullman, will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Bros. Sonny Tucker and Gene Persall officiating. Burial will...
OBITUARY: Herman Henry Williams Jr.
Mr. Herman Henry Williams Jr. passed away November 28, 2014. He was 70 years old.
Funeral Services will be held December 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: A.W. “Simon” McGinnis
Mr. A.W. "Simon" McGinnis, 83 of Holly Pond, passed away tonight at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Complete arrangements for Mr. McGinnis will be announced on Monday afternoon after meeting with the...
OBITUARY: Wilma Swann Tolbert
Funeral services for Wilma Swann Tolbert, 92, of Athens will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive...
Did You Know Sears & Roebuck Sold Houses?
CULLMAN - The beautiful white home was built in the early 1900s by Mr. Valentine Preston Brandon. But Mr. Brandon didn’t cut the timber and build like most folks did back in those days;...
Shop Small and Local This Saturday
CULLMAN - It is a great time to turn a profit for businesses during the holidays. Black Friday is very lucrative for most businesses, especially big box stores like Target and Walmart. This year,...
OBITUARY: Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes
Rev. Bueford Wayne Haynes of Cullman Alabama passed away on November 26, 2014 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born on November 5, 1934 to James E. and Winnie Baldwin...
OBITUARY: Stella M. Wynn
Mrs. Stella M. Wynn of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Baileyton passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2014 at her residence at the age of 85. She was born in Birmingham on...
OBITUARY: Ollis Q. Hancock
Funeral services for Mr. Ollis Q. Hancock, age 91 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2014 at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining...
Technical Foul on Oneonta Coach Saves the Game for Cold Springs Lady Eagles
DANVILLE - Victory for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the quarterfinal round of the 7th annual Danville Thanksgiving Tournament Wednesday night got locked up in the final seconds because of a technical foul...
Car chase ends at Cullman Walmart; no injuries reported
CULLMAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, along with officers with the Cullman Police Department, worked jointly in an effort to track down a suspect who led officers on a car chase...
OBITUARY: Robert Frederick Cupp
Funeral services for Robert Frederick Cupp, 69, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Friday, November 28th, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Roger James officiating with interment in the Emeus cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
OBITUARY: Ruth S. Kennemur
Ruth S. Kennemur passed away November 23, 2014 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was 74 years old.
She was born June 22, 1940 to Odis and Virgie Scott. Funeral Services will be held November...
OBITUARY: Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker
Amy Denise Chambers Shoemaker passed away November 24, 2014 at her residence. She was 52 years old.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Cullman City Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Sponsor a Child this Christmas
CULLMAN - Every child should have the Christmas of their dreams, and Standard Furniture is helping to make those dreams come true this holiday season. At the store, there is an Angel Tree decorated...
A Hot Meal in a Caring Community
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope is once again offering a delicious hot meal to all on Thanksgiving. This is an annual event held by the city that offers a high quality meal for free....
Cold Springs Wins, Good Hope Falls in Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE - After a breathtaking 74-73 victory over Holly Pond Monday night, the Cold Springs Eagles began play in the 32nd Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday with plenty of firepower to put away the Cleveland...
OBITUARY: Lora Lee Hudson
Funeral services for Lora Lee Hudson, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with H. E. LaFevor and Greg Hudson officiating....
OBITUARY: John Richard “Buck” Day
Funeral services for John Richard ‘Buck’ Day, 76, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Mt. Vernon First Congregational Methodist Church, Revs. Glenn McCain, Vernon Willis and Wayne Jetton...
OBITUARY: Cloia Ruth Smith
Funeral services for Cloia Ruth Smith, 77, of Cullman will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Church; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie in...
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Edmondson
Funeral services for Robert Lee Edmondson, 74, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Harold Widener and Kenneth Reeves officiating; with interment with...
OBITUARY: Brenda Hill
Mrs. Brenda Hill, 67 of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Cullman.
She was born in Fulton County Georgia to John Andrew and Magdalaine Rebecca Cothran Satterfield.
She was predeceased by her parents,...
OBITUARY: Bobby Ray McDuffee
Bobby Ray McDuffee passed away November 19, 2014 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was 35 years old.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday November 23, 2014 at East Battleground Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
He will...
OBITUARY: Billy Creel
Mr. Billy Creel, 79 of Arab, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Creel was born in Cullman County to William Joel and Lorene Bennefield Creel....
OBITUARY: Leonard “Don” Whitehead
Funeral service for Leonard 'Don' Whitehead, 66, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Emily Sparks officiating with interment in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
OBITUARY: James David Weaver
Funeral services for James David Weaver, 84, of Cullman will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Perry Knight officiating; with interment with military honors in...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Baker
Graveside services for Mary Ann Baker, 88, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Friday, November 21st, at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Baker...
Drop Box for Old Medication at Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - If you have some old prescription drugs stored away at home, be sure to take advantage of the drug drop off box at the Cullman Police Department to dispose of unneeded, unused...
Littleville Blue Finds New Home
CULLMAN - If you are looking for one of a kind items and antiques, then look no further than Littleville Blue. Their work and eye for seeing the hidden potential in old items is truly...
Trauma Prevention Program Changes Lives
CULLMAN - The Trauma Prevention Program has come to a close for 2014 and will resume on February 7, 2015. The program was formed by the partnership of Cullman Regional Medical Center and the...
J.B. Pennington Holds Off Hard Charging St. Bernard
CULLMAN – J.B. Pennington claimed two victories on the hardwood this week over St. Bernard. The first was Monday night in Blountsville, with it being rather easy in a 72-28 Tiger runaway.
That was not...
Cold Springs Survives Vinemont Challenge in Home Opener
COLD SPRINGS - Putting up 28 points in the second quarter to break a tie was the determining factor for the Cold Springs Eagles to hold off Vinemont Thursday night 69-63.
In playing for the...
Cold Springs Basketball Teams Score 68 Points Each to Open the Season in defeating...
JASPER - Agreeing to play in front of the student body along with an entertaining pep band, the Cold Springs Eagles never showed signs of either getting the best of them Tuesday afternoon.
The defending...
A Great Heart is Reflected On the Head
CULLMAN - On Thursday the principal, faculty and students of East Elementary witnessed heroic acts of courage and love when 12 boys and one custodian shaved their heads to show their support for classmate...
Winterizing Your Car: Advice from Local Experts to Keep You Going All Winter Long
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year again, time to drag out the coats and sweaters and hunker down in a nice warm place. Hot chocolate sales are through the roof and children are...
Pastor Bussman Establishes a Non-profit Organization
CULLMAN - Pastor John Bussman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has just started a nonprofit organization called The Ends of the Earth Foundation. It is in its very early stages with plans of growth...
Independent Film: “Go With Le Flo”
HANCEVILLE - The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers brought yet another engaging and entertaining film to Wallace State Community College called “Go With Le Flo”. The film was shown last Thursday evening and...
Georgia Woman with Connections to Many Cullman Folks
Harriett Elizabeth (Waldrop) Bush
CULLMAN - Believe it or not, even though she was a life-long citizen of Georgia, this little lady has a lot of grandchildren right here in Cullman County. Harriet Elizabeth Waldrop...
OBITUARY: Harold Lee Oldacre
Funeral services for Harold Lee Oldacre, age 83 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Gable officiating. Interment will be...
OBITUARY: Alesia Nell Harris Cordes
Funeral Services for Alesia Nell Harris Cordes, age 53 of Crane Hill, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery...
OBITUARY: Diane C. ShawHolly Pond Funeral Home
Diane C. Shaw, age 58, of Cullman (formerly Holly Pond) passed away early Tuesday morning. She was born in Pensacola, Florida to Rayburn and Ruth Bates Shaw.
Ms. Shaw was a member of First Baptist...
Donate Food to Deplete Library Fines
CULLMAN - ‘Food for Fines’ is back at the Cullman County Public Library. This Monday, the library began taking donations of canned food items in place of library fines and the drive will continue...
Wallace State baseball has three sophomores ink with four-year institutions during early signing period
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team recently had three sophomores officially commit to play with four-year institutions during the early signing period.
Sophomore pitcher Chad Smith signed with Ole Miss, infielder Chris Blakey inked with...
Jammin’ Out in Cullman County
CULLMAN - At the Agricultural Trade Center, the music was booming and feet were tapping as country and southern rock sounds filled the building. Saturday night was a fun time for all who attended...
Community Women United in Prayer
CULLMAN - The goal of Community Women United in Prayer is to unite women and make them conscious of the mission statement of the group. The ladies hold their meetings in various church activity...
Cullman Pilot Club Selling Priester’s Pecans
CULLMAN - Looks like Priester’s Pecan season is here again. Usually around this time of year, the Cullman Pilot Club begins one of its annual fundraisers, which is providing Cullmanites the opportunity to purchase...
Cullman Applebee’s Honors POW MIA Veterans
CULLMAN – The Cullman Applebee’s Restaurant loves our veterans. Last Tuesday on Veterans Day, not only did they feed our veterans for free all day, but they also allowed the American Legion and the...
OBITUARY: Marie Tucker Keel
Marie Tucker Keel, age 80, passed peacefully from this life on November 16, 2014 at her home in Cullman, Alabama. She was born on September 12, 1934 in Cullman Alabama, to Walter M. and...
OBITUARY: Jose Antonio Diaz
Funeral services for Jose Antonio Diaz, 82, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Larry Duke officiating. The family will receive friends on...
OBITUARY: Inez Mercer Wilkins
Funeral services for Inez Mercer Wilkins, 85, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19th, at Longview Church of God, Rev. Charles Irvin officiating with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. Wilkins will...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Deborah Kay Graham
Memorial services for Deborah Kay Graham, 50, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be given at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Graham passed away Monday,...
OBITUARY: Bess A. Oden
Funeral services for Bess A. Oden, 104, will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Christ Lutheran Church Tornado Memorial Patio
CULLMAN - The Tornado Memorial Patio at Christ Lutheran Church is a tribute to the Cullman community’s strength following the devastating storms on April 27, 2011. It is open to the public for prayer...
City and State Officials Rally for Coal Jobs
CULLMAN - On a cold and windy Thursday morning, activists, senators, city officials and others gathered in front of City Hall to talk about the importance of coal. Speeches by Mayor Max Townson, Senator...
Donut Joe’s Promises Big Smiles, Hot Coffee and Fresh Donuts
CULLMAN - A new shop has opened its doors to the public recently, and the smell wafting in the air around it is absolutely heavenly. Raymond Earley and his wife opened their doors two...
OBITUARY: Robert Earl Lange
Funeral service for Robert Earl Lange, 64, of Cullman will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor John Jenkins officiating with interment in West Lawn Hillcrest Cemetery...
OBITUARY: William Paul “Bill” Peyton
Funeral services for Mr. William Paul "Bill" Peyton, age 82 of Cullman will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. from Moss-Service Chapel, Rev. Deborah Moon officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon...
OBITUARY: Hilda Lavell Mow
Mrs. Hilda Lavell Mow passed away November 14, 2014 at her residence. She was 92 years old. Funeral services will be held Monday November 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church...