Fire fought in Walter as CCSO and CPD capture suspected carjackers
WALTER, Ala. - Cullman Police and Cullman Sheriff's deputies search for suspect as a manhunt is actively underway in Walter while firefighters extinguish a farm field fire. As of now the two incidents have...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 20• possession of...
CCBOE names December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced its December Teacher and Staff Member of the Month on Dec. 26. Each month, the CCBOE partners with America’s First Federal Credit Union...
Polar bears taking plunge in the New Year for Meals on Wheels & More
DECATUR, Ala. - The 2024 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at noon. The annual event will return to the south side of the Tennessee River to...
EDITORIAL: Christmas is over, now what?
Ah, Christmas.
This writer has never seen the community of Cullman pull together so tightly until wreaths are strung amid streetlights, the Warehouse District is beset in Edison bulbs and the sound of Christmas classics...
Tour European wines with Gervais & Lulu
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new experience for choosing wine is available to the residents of Cullman County. Gervais & Lulu started with a dream and a desire to introduce a new world of wine...
Obituary: Luther “Perry” Tucker
Mr. Luther "Perry" Tucker passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 24, 2023. Mr. Tucker was a Cullman Native, Born Aug. 5, 1939, the youngest of three sons to James Luther and Jewel (Brock)...
Obituary: Sybil Marie Baker
Sybil Marie Baker, age 93, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 21, 1930, to Jethro Shaddrix and Odell Shaddrix.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Riley Orville Trimble III
Riley Orville Trimble III, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1975, to Riley O. Trimble Jr. and Paulette Lackey Trimble.
He was...
Obituary: Verlin Millican
Graveside service for Verlin Millican, age 93, of Big Springs, West Virginia, was held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at Flint Creek Cemetery with interment following.
Cullman Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the...
Obituary: David Leon Frost
David Leon Frost, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Frost was born Nov. 22, 1948, in Haleyville, Alabama to Robert and...
Obituary: Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge
Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge departed this earth on Dec. 20, 2023. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on April 24, 1940 and married his sweetheart, Billie Marie Hammond, in 1963. He moved with his...
Obituary: Mark Page
Funeral services for Mark Page, 62, of Bremen, will be 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Junior Garmin will be officiating. The family will welcome friends for a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Local business spotlight: Pierce & Petal
Ever a familiar face when stopping into Southern Accents and Architectural Antiques, Heather Gudger is a woman with an eye for detail. When the opportunity to expand into the florist shop next door presented...
Auburn Made: Week 16 NFL rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in the NFL.
See who all shined in this week's Auburn Made...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday morning.
Downs was one of five finalists for this year's...
Marshall files brief with U.S. Supreme Court opposing Biden DOJ’s request to fast-track Trump prosecution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall – joined by 18 states – filed a brief in the case United States v. Trump, opposing the Biden Administration’s "extraordinary request to short-circuit the normal...
Obituary: Danny Ward Shepherd
Danny Ward Shepherd, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. He was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Virginia to Wayne and Jewel Shepherd.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Obituary: Loucille Glover
Graveside service for Loucille Glover, age 88, of Jones Chapel, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on...
Obituary: David Fraklin Clark
Funeral services for David Fraklin Clark, 82, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Grove Congregational Cemetery. Reverend Doug Pitts...
Obituary: Wilford James
Wilford James, age 83, of Cullman, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
After working as a Coca Cola Salesman for over 40 years, Wilford spent the next 20+ years working in Chesley Oaks Golf Course Pro...
Obituary: Issak Kayne Kelley
Issak Kayne Kelley, 19, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at his residence.
He was born April 13, 2004, in Russellville, Alabama. Issak enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, riding a four-wheeler, video games, and...
Obituary: Donna Lynn Frullate-Green
Donna Lynn Frullate-Green, 69, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 23, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Donna was born March...
Obituary: Patty Tamala Yeager Speer
Patty Tamala Yeager Speer, 63, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Dec. 25, 2023 in the presence of her loving family. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023...
Cullman native James Munger sworn in as division commander with USCG Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the 9th Central District Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 4, 2023, Cullman native James Munger was sworn in as the next division commander...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents reported.
ArrestsDecember 21...
Pearl on the Plains: BP reflects on ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ at Auburn
Bruce Pearl looks back on 10 years of winning on and off the court at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – When the Tigers tipped off the 2023-24 season vs. Baylor Nov. 7, Auburn officially became the...
PREP CHEER: ‘To accomplish your goals, it takes hard work and discipline’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond eighth grade cheerleader Bella Foust just completed her second year of middle school cheer and has had an amazing experience during that time so far. She also talked...
988: Suicide awareness and support at the holidays
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This holiday season, the Alabama Department of Mental Health, and our partners across the state would like to share a message of hope if you or someone you love is experiencing...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s Turnaround Schools Initiative will give some of our most struggling public school...
As 2023 comes to a close, it naturally offers an opportunity to look back at all we have done over the last year. In Alabama, I believe we have, once again, made progress. When...
CCSO names training center in honor of Blackwood
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Capt. Ricky Blackwood for his contribution to the law enforcement community by naming its training center the James R. Blackwood Training Center.
Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Flying Fifty Hotel coming to Cullman in 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel, a boutique-style hotel, is set to open in March 2024 on the southwest side of Cullman.
Owners Challie Johnson Knetter and Paul Knetter said they wanted to bring...
2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest underway at city schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - School is out and Christmas break is in full swing for students. For fifth graders in the city, between hot cocoa breaks and video game levels, now is the opportune time...
Merchants Bank gives $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – For three decades, Merchants Bank has hosted its annual Charity Classic golf tournament in early October, working to raise funds for local nonprofits. This year, the donation checks totaling $20,000 came...
‘This is my home. I felt like I could do the most good here’
Parkside Outreach Program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is one of many nonprofits nestled firmly in the far reaches of Cullman County, this one serving the communities of Baileyton, Fairview and anyone else...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone Centre was strung with golden lights and festive runners and...
Volunteer spotlight: Waid Harbison
When Waid Harbison took the position as executive director of the United Way of Cullman County, he had one goal: to give back and continue to encourage people to invest in the community that...
Resident spotlight: Col. Don Fallin
While he may seem fairly casual and even unassuming at VFW Post 2214 during Tuesday lunches, Fairview native Col. Don Fallin has quite the career under his belt that has impacted not only the...
Devil Dawgs Concessions feeds 493
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers stood along Main Avenue Southwest and U.S. Highway 278 Wednesday, Dec 20, waving signs making passers-by aware they were welcome to come pick up a free, hot, homemade holiday meal....
Files from yesteryear: 1901, 1954
From the files of 1901
W.F. Reese, of Joppa, killed two snakes in his hay field last week. One was 5 feet,
5 inches long, with 11 rattlers and the other was 4 feet, 6 inches...
Update: CCSO searching for man in connection with Berlin fire
Updated Dec. 25, 2023, at 10:40 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man in connection with the house fire that occurred Saturday, Dec. 23, on County Road...
Obituary: Marlene Wade Osborne
Marlene Wade Osborne, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Marlene was born in Alabama on Dec. 12, 1936 to Oscar and Janie Sharpe Wade.
Funeral services...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘It has been a life-changing experience’: Hanceville’s Bentley Childers talks sophomore season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore volleyball player Bentley Childers just completed her second season on the JV team and has enjoyed the experience so far. She has learned a lot of important things from...
Weston Clay Montgomery Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Weston Montgomery was a young, vivacious teenager who had his life cut short earlier this year. It was a loss felt by his whole community; they often remember him as a...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
ULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone Centre was strung with golden lights and festive runners and...
‘Spreading Christmas cheer, 365 days a year!’
Alabama author hosts storytime at Hanceville Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library’s children's area was packed Wednesday morning for a few reasons: December birthday celebrations were in order, a general Christmas party...
2 Tigers hit 1,000 to lead Auburn in 82-62 win over Alabama State
AUBURN, Ala. – K.D. Johnson and Jaylin Williams both reached the 1,000-point milestone, and Auburn made it 50 straight non-conference home wins under head coach Bruce Pearl with an 82-62 victory over Alabama State...
Elks Lodge spreads Christmas love
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge has been hosting three impactful programs this holiday season in an effort to give back to the community – and has been doing so for nearly two...
PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s game-winner lifts Fairview over Good Hope 72-69, Maddox sets county scoring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups with the Aggies Friday night and it was a special night of basketball. In the girls’ game, Good Hope’s Ivey...
Obituary: Edwin Dudley Guthrie
Funeral service for Edwin Dudley Guthrie, age 75, of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Sessions officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: James Buchanan Sullivan III
James Buchanan Sullivan III, 62, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2023. Mr. Sullivan was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on March 29, 1961, to...
ACES: Buzz surrounding 29th annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th Annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb. 3, 2024. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System beekeeping team is...
Freeze Warning: Auburn lands top 10 class on NSD24
AUBURN, Ala. – Exceeding his goal of signing a top 10 class in his first full recruiting season, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze thanked the student-athletes who believed in his vision, and the coaches and...
COLUMN: Some assembly required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young children. You’ll need it. If this is your first time...
ALEA: Give the gift of safety this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign...
Berlin could join proposed state recreational trail system
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council this week heard about a new project that could connect Berlin to a statewide network of recreational trails. The “Sweet Trails Alabama” project, according to its website,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Vinemont on the road 49-39, Lady Eagles collect 65-33 win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Addison traveled to Vinemont for a pair of varsity matchups Thursday and the Bulldogs split their contests with the Eagles. The Lady Eagles raced past Addison 65-33 and in the boys’...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies drop matchups with Madison Academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After traveling to Scottsboro earlier this week, Fairview returned home Thursday night to host a pair of varsity matchups with Madison Academy but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Mustangs were...
Obituary: Julia Rae Hand
Memorial service for Julia Rae Hand, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Northbrook Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Warden officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30...
Obituary: Wilma Faye Law
Funeral service for Wilma Faye Law, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Joey Smithson and Tim Collier officiating; interment in...
Obituary: Louise “Angie” Angeline Johnson
Funeral service for Louise "Angie" Angeline Johnson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Clara Freeman officiating. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips
Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 2:24 p.m. She was born on July 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Schley Hobson Livingston and Ethel...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last week, including:
Dec. 15
Deputies were informed of a subject who appeared to have passed out behind the wheel of a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 18• assault; CR...
Cullman Tree Commission searching for volunteers, introduces new arborist
CULLMAN, Ala- At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Cullman Tree Commission discussed the inaugural Festival of Trees and the possibility of continuing this new “tree-dition” in future holiday displays. It also introduced Shane...
Hanceville’s Nail pleads guilty to 15 misdemeanors, resigns
Sawyer named interim mayor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Longtime Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Tuesday, Dec. 19, pleaded guilty to 15 misdemeanor counts of using his office for personal gain. As part of the plea deal,...
Pet of the week: Treasure your time with Trevor
CULLMAN, Ala. – Trevor, an approximately 1-year-old male Aussie and Border Collie mix with a dark coat and signature Border Collie brows, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Trevor is the perfect...
Cullman Fire Rescue Santa Ride heading through town this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire and Rescue will host its annual Santa Ride event this Friday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m. The big man himself, Santa Claus, will hop aboard a fire engine and...
Obituary: Bonnie June Thompson
Bonnie June Thompson, age 91, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Bonnie is survived by her sister-in-law Laverne Stokes-Laney; her sons Nathan Thompson(Anna) and Benton Thompson(RoseAnn), her grandchildren Dustin Thompson(Cortney), Blake...
Obituary: I.V. Pickering
I.V. Pickering, age 81, of Vinemont, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born to Matthew Trussell and Dorthy Christine Watts in Arley, Alabama on...
Obituary: Judy Ann Parker
Judy Ann Parker, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama, to Floyd McDowell and Ophelia McDowell.
She was preceded...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed...
Obituary: Willard Ryan Drummond
Funeral service for Willard Ryan Drummond, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
STATE REPORT CARD: CCBOE sees wide-ranging growth
Updated Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the recently-released Alabama State Department of Education Report Card, Cullman County Schools had overall score improvements at 23 of it 28 schools. With a...
PREP CHEER: ‘We’re all there for each other’: West Point’s Makaila Wylie enjoying sophomore...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore cheerleader Makaila Wylie has been cheering since the fifth grade and she's currently in her second year on the varsity cheer team. She's enjoying every minute of...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Exchange’ by John Grisham
“The Exchange” is John Grisham’s latest novel. It is advertised as a sequel to “The Firm” that was published in 1991, but it reads more like a standalone novel.
“The Exchange” takes place 15 years later...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops Cold Springs on the road 60-46, Lady Raiders roll...
BREMEN, Ala. – After collecting wins over Hanceville Monday night, Good Hope hit the road to take on another county rival at Cold Springs Tuesday night and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders returned...
Vinemont seniors enjoy Christmas meal, cookie contest
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 18, the senior residents of Vinemont gathered at the Vinemont Community Center for their monthly meal, hosted by the South Vinemont Town Council.
As guests joined the party, they...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville picks up 60-43 win at Holly Pond, Lady Broncos handle Lady...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond returned home to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to host its county rivals from Hanceville Tuesday night and both county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Broncos handled Hanceville...
Obituary: Terre Gail Gouge Long
Terre Gail Gouge Long, age 66, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 16, 1957 to Norman and Hilda Gouge.
Terre is survived by her brother,...
Obituary: Faith Moody-Hammock
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of our very own and beloved, Faith Moody-Hammock, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Bradford
Jimmy Dale Bradford, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents George and...
Obituary: Carolyn Kay Zimmerman
Memorial service for Carolyn Kay Zimmerman, 94, of Cullman, is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Dorsey Creek Church in Dodge City.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Carolyn was born...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Chambless
Beverly Ann Chambless, age 65, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at Huntsville hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1958 in Hinton, West Virginia.
Beverly loved cooking, baking, fishing, crocheting, movie trivia...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
‘If you can just give them just a little hope, that’s what you need...
Parkside Outreach, Parkside School partner for Christmas meal and program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The scent of chicken and dressing and fresh rolls wafted through Parkside School’s lunchroom on Saturday evening, Dec. 16, 2023, as Baileyton...
Music City Strings comes to Christkindlmarkt
CULLMAN, Ala. – The young violinists of semi-professional Music City Strings donned their best period yuletide apparel and braved the chilly winds to deliver a live performance fit for a true Victorian Christmas celebration...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, Partners of the Americas donate 100 gift bags, blankets...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For most, the Christmas season brings merry gatherings and gift exchanges, but for those hospitalized during the most wonderful time of the year, visitors and gifts may be few. Cornerstone Church...
‘The officers are just as excited as the kids’
Shop with a Cop 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – There seemed to be a uniformed officer down nearly every aisle on Saturday morning at Cullman’s south Walmart. No, it wasn’t a high-stakes shoplifting ring bust –...
Wreaths Across America: ‘Say their name with pride and honor’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman City Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cullman Lions Club, Cullman Area Technology Academy JROTC,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison picks up 61-35 win over Curry, Lady Bulldogs fall 38-29
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the 4A Curry Yellow Jackets for two contests on the hardwood at lovely Allen Stephenson Gym on a blustery chilly Monday night. The young Lady Bulldogs played good basketball for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope earns 53-37 win over Hanceville, Lady Raiders rout Lady Bulldogs...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home to host a pair of matchups against its rivals from Hanceville Monday night and both Raider squads defended their home court with wins. Ava McSwain racked...
Obituary: Billy J. Lovins
Arrangements for Billy J. Lovins, 58, of Arab, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Billy was born July 17, 1965, to Opal Annette Bruce Lovins. He passed...
Obituary: Russell Lewis Breedlove
Russell Lewis Breedlove, age 71, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 1, 1952.
He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lewis Breedlove, and...
Obituary: Howard Gerald Hafer
Howard Gerald Hafer, age 78, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy "Carolyn" Hafer; his brother Teddy Hafer; his daughters Tammy (Terry) Waters, Rhonda (Mark)...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God on your side’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad. She has enjoyed the experience so far and has learned...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 14• theft of...
AHSAA releases 2024-26 fall sports classifications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s Central Board met Monday morning to hash out the fall sports classifications for the 2024-26 school years and after a long deliberation, the board released new regional, sectional and...
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Wallace State’s banner year: Top 10 ranking, record enrollment and major...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In 2024, Wallace State Community College, under the leadership of president Dr. Vicki Karolewics, was recognized as one of 10 national...
