Obituary: Linda Sue Everett
The funeral service for Linda Sue Everett, 76, of Remlap, Ala. will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Charlotte Marie Rutherford
Charlotte Marie Rutherford, age 71, of Mt. Juliet, TN. formerly of Vinemont, AL. Died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Charlotte was well known in her community...
Officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Gadsden
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. – On Friday, Jan. 6, at the request of the Gadsden Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA)...
Officer involved shooting in Hazel Green leaves one dead
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. – On Friday, Jan. 6, at the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement...
Obituary: Janette Howse “Net” Fuller
Janette Howse “Net” Fuller, age 82, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium to host Vinemont Thursday night and both...
Save a life by getting CPR certified
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, Jan. 2, many people in Cullman and across the country watched live on television as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety...
5 area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the Fall Semester and Term...
Alabama Farm Credit expands into crop insurance with new company, Farm Shield
CULLMAN, Ala. - Steve Tate Insurance is joining the Alabama Farm Credit family of companies. Since 1992, Steve Tate Insurance has provided crop insurance...
Cobblestone Hotel moves ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a public hearing, the Cullman Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the short-form subdivision for the Cobblestone Hotel property at 1835...
ALEA announces Firearms Prohibited Person Database
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023....
Obituary: Dan Fulenwider
Funeral service for Dan Fulenwider, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Carolyn Jane Glasscock Cecil
Carolyn Jane Glasscock Cecil, age 58, of Cullman, entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her...
Obituary: Laura J. Englebert
Laura J. Englebert, age 85, of Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Haleyville Healthcare.
Laura was born on December 5, 1937...
Obituary: James Loyd Lolley
James Loyd Lolley, 78, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his residence.
James was born on August 17, 1944...
Obituary: Rebecca Marie “Beki” Glass
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Walter Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL, to celebrate the life of Rebecca...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
The Jack’s Jingle Journey: Revisiting a Classic Brand Tale with a New Year’s Twist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As the New Year begins, Alabama-based Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) will be bringing a bit of its rich past to consumers and in a way...
Obituary: Samuel Wallace McAnnally
A graveside service for Samuel Wallace McAnnally of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation...
‘Steel Magnolias’ coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) first 2023 performance will be the southern favorite “Steel Magnolias” on Feb. 16-19 at the Traditions Bank...
ACES: 2023 deer hunting safety refresher
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunting is a popular recreational pastime for many Alabamians. In fact, the 2021-2022 hunting season saw more than 228,000...
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to...
ALEA: 19 fewer traffic fatalities in 2022 than 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2022, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 19...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Rodney Dale Stevens
A memorial service for Rodney Dale Stevens, 71, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at New Freedom Baptist Church. Rev....
Obituary: Darryl Scott Allen
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Darryl Scott Allen, 60, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Allen passed...
Obituary: Rodney Lynn Jones
Rodney Lynn Jones, 52, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Jones...
Obituary: Shawn Jeffery Crider
Shawn Jeffery Crider, 56, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning December 30th. Shawn was born on September 1st, 1966, to Grant...
Cullman City Schools sets community meetings for strategic plan update
With 2023 now underway, Cullman City Schools is seeking community feedback to gauge key priorities, ideas and goals for the district’s strategic plan for...
Obituary: Buri Lee Moore
Buri Lee Moore, 85, of Houston, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at her residence.
Buri was born on June 13, 1937 in...
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, 2023 at the Cullman Moose Lodge. Memorial services...
Gardening in January
CULLMAN, Ala. – While January may feel like a good month to be as dormant as our gardens appear, this is the month that...
Catching up with DA-Elect Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 14, 2023, a new district attorney will be sworn in to represent Cullman County and the State of Alabama....
Paint your own Bob Ross masterpiece
CULLMAN, Ala. – Life Palette Studio will be bringing its Bob Ross oil painting class to First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Jan. 7, at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors roll past Holly Pond 67-40; Broncos hold on to top...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to take on Holly Pond in a pair of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Cold Springs 66-23 in battle of unbeatens, Raiders pull...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs made the trip to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with the Raiders and...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Cooke
Betty Ruth Cooke, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
Service details are incomplete at this time.
Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Darryl Scott Allen
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Darryl Scott Allen, 60, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Allen passed...
Obituary: Jerry W. Laney
Jerry W. Laney, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Jerry was born in Cullman, Alabama on May 11,...
Obituary: Helen Ruth Watts
Funeral service for Helen Ruth Watts, 87, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5 at New Hope #2 Baptist Church, Ralph...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Constitutional Carry Bill,’ others become law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama joined over 20 other states in making it legal to carry a weapon without a background check or permit on...
Sprucing up Sulphur Springs
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – While paying a visit to Cullman County for the holidays, Jeremy Turner decided to take his family for a literal...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Lauderdale County 61-52 to remain unbeaten, Raiders drop tight...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were on the court at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night to battle...
Obituary: Vernon Charlie Butts
Funeral service for Vernon Charlie Butts, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rheva Alice Patton
Funeral service for Rheva Alice Patton, 99, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Doris Elaine Perdue
Funeral service for Doris Elaine Perdue, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Living Faith Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Johnson
Memorial service for Dennis Wayne Johnson, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Mt. Hope Baptist...
Obituary: SGT Michael Fritz Moore
SGT Michael Fritz Moore, age 66, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Mike loved Jesus, his wife,...
Severe weather is likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning
CLANTON – Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to occur mainly across the western half of the state today. No severe weather is...
Get a pet – it’s good for your health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Not only do pets provide their owners with unconditional love and loyal companionship, but they are also beneficial to our mental...
Best in show
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre picked up a Best in Show award at the 82nd Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival at...
Pediatric Dental Associates, Cullman Orthodontics open new building Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics this week announced its new building, which will house Pediatric Dental Associates and its new orthodontic...
Agriplex Jan. 2023 calendar of events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will ring in the new year with a month full of programming for adults and children. Below...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th.
Presenting the program of...
52 ODES TO JOY: The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM
“CHOOSE JOY: Positively add more happiness and contentment to your life with a 30-minute visit to The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM.”
That’s a bold claim for...
Obituary: Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland
Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland, age 66 of Cullman, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on...
Obituary: Bobby G. Cotner
Funeral Service for Bobby G. Cotner, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
First Day Hikes 2023
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great...
Going in Reverse: Dangerous Driving Behaviors Rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 8, 2022) – A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis...
Rain today, patchy dense fog tonight into Sunday, and potential severe storms Tuesday
CLANTON – Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will move across the state through this afternoon. No severe weather will occur. Although isolated showers...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the Christmas holiday, including:
Thursday, Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Kenneth Author Burks, 21,...
Resolving to do, be better in the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each year approximately 45% of Americans to make New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years to ancient...
CCSO mourns loss of Sgt. Mike Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Mike Moore died this week, the CCSO announced Thursday morning:
“The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is...
Obituary: Judy Blankenship
Judy Blankenship, age 64, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Illinois...
Obituary: Glenn W. Hanes
Glenn W. Hanes, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug. 12, 1951, in...
Obituary: John Ervin Marcinowski
John Ervin Marcinowski, age 86, of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, Dec. 31,...
Obituary: Julia Elizabeth Pratt
Julia Elizabeth Pratt, 79 of Arley, passed away Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1943.
A visitation will be held on...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Severe storms are possible today, Saturday, and next Tuesday
CLANTON – A number of upper level disturbances will affect Alabama over the next six days. Today, a line of thunderstorms will move into the...
Jason Mickle promoted to assistant police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lifelong Cullman resident and 24-year Cullman Police Department veteran Jason Mickle has been promoted to assistant chief. Mickle joined the department...
Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority...
Homeschool Connection New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection will host a New Year’s Eve party for homeschooled students with karaoke, board games, card games, snacks and...
ACES: Pet goats
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Goats are becoming popular pets for people living in urban as well as rural and suburban communities. Goat owners in...
Obituary: Doris Ann Moore
Funeral service for Doris Ann Moore, 78, of Fyffe, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Patricia Reanee Knighten
Patricia Reanee Knighten, age 62 of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 14,...
Obituary: Cynthia Thornton
Visitation for Cynthia Thornton, age 55, of Hanceville, will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Mark Eric Phillips
Mark Eric Phillips, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, at the age of 54. Mark was born in Marshall County, Alabama,...
Obituary: Arthur Buell Paschal
Funeral service for Arthur Buell Paschal, 92, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Cullman First Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Judith Lynn Jones
Funeral service for Judith Lynn Jones, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Jerry Dianne Giadrosich
Funeral service for Jerry Dianne Giadrosich, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Holly Pond earn wins at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament wrapped up at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night and both Holly Pond Broncos and...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Merrill: Audit program confirms accuracy of Alabama elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday announced the completion of the post-election audit pilot program. The results of the...
Play it safe on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – New Year’s Eve will see us bidding farewell to 2022 and welcoming in 2023. Many will opt to hold celebrations at...
UAB: Ring in the New Year safely with simple tips for diabetics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - New Year’s Eve serves as a culmination of three months’ worth of holiday celebrations and gatherings. For many, it is a...
Parents preparing to take ‘miracle baby’ home after year in hospital
EVA, Ala. – Elijah Steffen will soon be going home after more than a year in the hospital. The “miracle baby” was born Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Eagles, Warriors fall on day 2 at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament resumed at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Wednesday night and all three of our local teams...
Obituary: Phyllis Jean Kilgo DeJong
Phyllis Jean DeJong (Kilgo) was born November 5, 1951, the oldest of the four children of Lawrence and Helen Kilgo. The first four years...
Obituary: Gert Greenhaw
Graveside Service for Gert Greenhaw, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery with...
Obituary: Vivian “Nell” Bonnel Jones
Vivian "Nell" Bonnel Jones, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Nell was born in Cullman, Alabama.
Nell is survived...
Obituary: Helen Juanita Schuman
Helen Juanita Schuman passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Rehab Center at the age of 95. She was born Nov. 10,...
Obituary: Elizabeth Robinson
Funeral service for Elizabeth Robinson, 80, of Nesmith will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
LIST: New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Christmas now behind us, New Year’s Eve is on the horizon and Cullman has a variety of ways to celebrate....
Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office...
The power of an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude is often discussed by families on Thanksgiving Day as we gather around the dining room table and take turns citing what we’re thankful...
Bloomin’ Festival set for April 22-23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the South may be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, St. Bernard is warming up for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point opens Christmas Tournament with win, Holly Pond, Cold Springs fall...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament officially tipped off at West Point High School Tuesday afternoon and three local teams...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: James L. Stewart
Funeral services for James L. Stewart, 82, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, December 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will...
