Governor Ivey makes first major staff appointment ahead of second term
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is appointing Drew Harrell to serve as director of legislative affairs. The appointment of...
Crawford trial: Day 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford entered its fourth day Thursday. The defendant is charged with murder in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I want to be a friend and mentor’: Good Hope’s Kailey White enjoying junior...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Kailey White is excited to get things going again...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper set to retire after 44 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s most familiar faces is set to retire from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) in just a couple of...
Law enforcement tips for a safe holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the holiday season fast approaching, members of local law enforcement provided tips on how to keep yourself and your property...
20th annual Winter Wonderland opens Nov. 18 at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display will happen open Friday, Nov. 18 and run through Dec....
Obituary: Shannon Dwayne Jones
Shannon Dwayne Jones, age 46, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. Shannon was born in Haleyville, Alabama on June 24,...
Obituary: Christopher Franklin Walker
Christopher Franklin Walker of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. He was born March 2, 1973, to Harry and Peggy Walker.
He is...
Obituary: Jim Caudle
Funeral service for Jim Caudle, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Crawford trial: Day 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day three of Cullman man Jason Crawford’s trial in the May 2, 2017, murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, began...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Our team is also our family’: Good Hope’ Charly Johnson excited for junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Good Hope basketball player Charly Johnson. Charly has now been a part of back-to-back...
Scholar’s bowl scoreboard: West Point teams continue dominance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point’s high school and middle school teams once again sit atop county stat sheets in scholar’s bowl matches at Wallace...
‘The Nutcracker’ coming Nov. 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre, Cullman Community Theatre and Ballet South will present “The Nutcracker” with more than 60...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops home opener against Oakman 68-63
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Oakman Wildcats in their home opener Tuesday night, and it was a closely contested game...
Obituary: Lawrence Dowling Robbins
A memorial gathering for Lawrence Dowling Robbins of Cullman will be on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m.
Mr. Robbins was...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Arseneau
Brenda Kay Arseneau, 55, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, on Feb. 22, 1967, to...
Obituary: Kenneth Haden Shew
Kenneth Haden Shew, 70, of Vinemont passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1952.
He is survived...
Obituary: Sarah Kathryn Payne Chandler
Sarah Kathryn Payne Chandler, 81, of Vinemont, AL passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at the Palliative Care Unit of UAB Hospital. Kathryn...
Obituary: Charles F. “Chuck” Nixon Jr.
Charles F. “Chuck” Nixon Jr., 68 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Chuck was...
Veterans honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep and its monastic community honored veterans in a special Veterans Day Service in the Abbey Church.
Student Council President...
Budweiser Clydesdales bring Christmas season to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands packed into Cullman’s Warehouse District and surrounding area to get a glimpse of something special Sunday. The three-day Christmas in...
Holly Pond family raising funds for Diabetic Alert Dog
HOLLY POND, Ala. – A Holly Pond family is raising funds for a Diabetic Alert Dog. Cash Howard, 7, was diagnosed with type 1...
Crawford trial: Testimony begins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford was completed on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 12:45 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Kenneth Wesley...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The victim was identified as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits season openers against Cordova
BREMEN, Ala. -- Basketball season is underway at Cold Springs High School and the Eagles and Lady Eagles were both home at Jesse George...
Obituary: Lisa Ann NeSmith Handley
Lisa Ann NeSmith Handley, age 60 of Blountsville, passed away the Nov. 12, 2022, at Marshall Medical Center. Lisa was born March 3, 1962,...
Obituary: Pamela Nannette Jones
A graveside service for Pamela Nannette Jones of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in...
Obituary: Kenneth Haden Shew
Kenneth Haden Shew, 70, of Vinemont passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1952.
He is survived...
Obituary: Franklin David Wilkins
Franklin David Wilkins, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Franklin was born in Addison, Alabama on July 30,...
Obituary: Garland Ergle
Garland Ergle, 70, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Garland was born on July 26,...
Obituary: Debra Faye Shedd
Debra Faye Shedd, 63, of Haleyville, AL entered into rest on Nov. 12, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Debra was born on June...
Obituary: Lisa Louise Griffin
Funeral service for Lisa Louise Griffin, 57, of the Blair community will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19th, 2022, at Blair Congregational...
St. Bernard Prep welcomes new admissions director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meg Glover started her new full-time admissions director position at St. Bernard Prep on Monday, Nov. 7 and completed her first...
A vision becomes reality
CULLMAN, Ala. – The chilly breeze and brisk temperature did not thwart the droves of skaters of all ages who took to Skate Depot...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Deputies arrested Jesse Shane Black,...
Crawford trial: Preliminary jury selection as proceedings begin
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the trial of a Cullman man charged with the murder of his wife began Monday, Nov. 14, in...
Good Hope City Council awards School Project Grants
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got the...
CPD confirms robbery at Factory Connection
CULLMAN, Ala. - UPDATE 6:40 p.m: Cullman Police Department released the following statement.
“This evening at approximately 5:19 pm Cullman City Communications received a call...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy holds history fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Classical Homeschool Academy (CCHA) held a history fair and Thanksgiving meal at Cullman Nazarene Church on Friday, Nov. 11. The...
2023 Master Gardener application period ends Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The application period for the 2023 Cullman County Master Gardener training course ends on Nov. 30. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to...
Hanceville City Council gets law enforcement update
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its regular meeting Thursday heard from Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, who provided the council with...
Parade of veterans
Students at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School celebrated local veterans Thursday with songs and a parade, in commemoration of Veterans Day...
Obituary: Ruth Duke
Mrs. Ruth Duke, age 104, of the Welti Community, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family....
Obituary: Frances Tidwell Williamson
Frances Tidwell Williamson, 89, passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 12, 2022, in her home in Cullman, surrounded by loving family and friends.
She...
Dodge City appoints Jason Burney mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its Thursday night meeting appointed its third mayor this year. Councilwoman Heather Langley made...
Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program set for Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation’s Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Lela Ruth Whaley
Lela Ruth Whaley, 96, of Cullman passed away on Nov. 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Blount County.
She...
Obituary: Nadine Johnson
Nadine Johnson, age 72, of Cullman, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oather C. and Opal Reese Wood;...
WSCC Future Foundation luncheon raises more than $300K for scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Future Foundation held its annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction Thursday, raising more than $300,000 toward providing a...
East Elementary named ‘Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence’ for 3rd time
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School has been honored as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence for a third time, following accolades in...
Crawford murder trial scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The husband of Tiffiney Joy Crawford, Jason Dewayne Crawford, is set to stand trial for one count of murder in his...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AMERICAN ALPHABET
“Joyous aging” is as easy as 1-2-3-4, which you can remember with the simple S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) acronym.
S.U.N.S. AMERICAN ALPHABET reflects on...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Bobby McClendon, son of Mr. and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s historic season ends with 44-36 loss to Pickens County
ARLEY, Ala. – After defeating Cedar Bluff in the first round of the state playoffs last week and extending their historic winning streak to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab pulls away to top Moody 42-20, advances to 3rd round for...
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights cruised past East Limestone in round one to advance last week and they returned home Friday night looking...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Lynn in 2nd round 41-14
LYNN, Ala. – After dominating Appalachian at home in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road to take on Lynn in round two...
Obituary: Dee Knopp
Funeral Service for Dee Knopp, age 67, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Alene Nell Norris
Graveside funeral service for Alene Nell Norris, 93, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14th, 2022, at Central Baptist Cemetery, Rev....
West Elementary hosts packed Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifth-grade students at West Elementary presented a Veterans Day program for the community Thursday, Nov. 10.
Fifth-grade teacher Keenan Fowlkes, who is...
3 teens killed in Hwy. 91 crash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 in Cullman...
Fatal wreck on Hwy. 91
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A single-vehicle wreck early Friday morning on Alabama Highway 91 near County Road 549 has left at least one person dead,...
Vinemont purchases new business license software
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed the purchase of new business license software from Local Government Corporation (LGC).
Mayor Radginal...
Vinemont father, son battling cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wendy Smithson wasn’t prepared for what fall 2022 would look like when her son, and then her husband, were diagnosed with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond takes season opener over Fairview 80-63, Lady Aggies win 67-43
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted its home opener against Fairview Thursday night and the Broncos split their varsity matchups with the Aggies....
Obituary: Faye Sherer
Faye Sherer, 83, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Faye was born on May 1, 1939, in...
Obituary: Donna Gayle Godfrey
Donna Gayle Godfrey, age 63, of Cullman, AL passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, with her loving husband praying with her. Donna was...
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… and a lawn mower
If you drive by my house and see me cutting grass on a raggedy riding mower that looks like it came from Fred Sanford’s...
Fairview Elementary cuts ribbon on book vending machine
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday cut the ribbon on its new book vending machine. Faculty and staff were joined by the...
Cullman City Council invites public to Skate Depot grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth and Mayor Woody Jacobs invited the public to attend the grand opening of Skate Depot, Cullman’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green to headline Rock the South...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South will return July 20-22, 2023, and be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green.
Expanding...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be presented Nov. 18-20 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre is partnering with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Theatre to present “The Nutcracker”...
Leah Grace Tarvin’s legacy of excellence and friendship
HOLLY POND, Ala – Leah Grace Tarvin, 22, of Holly Pond, died Thursday, Nov. 3, just a day after she was struck by a...
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Hancock
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Hancock (known to many as "Dot"), 92, of Cullman, Ala., on...
Obituary: Janet Louise Hales
Janet Louise Hales, 66, of Holly Pond, AL, passed away on Nov. 6, 2022. Janet was born in Atlanta, GA, on Sept. 4, 1956.
Ms....
Obituary: Leah Grace Tarvin
Leah Grace Tarvin, a born leader, friend to many, and beloved daughter entered into the presence of the Heavenly Father on Nov. 3, 2022,...
Obituary: Dwight David Campbell
Dwight David Campbell, 67, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Betty Jo Sapp
Betty Jo Sapp, age 79, of Haleyville, AL, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
Betty was born on Dec....
Obituary: Doris Leamon Yarbrough
Doris Leamon Yarbrough, 91, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Nov. 8, 2022. He was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on April 20, 1931,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘They love you no matter what’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Fortner Farm, owned by Stephanie and Benny Fortner, is a petting zoo that welcomes visitors to learn about...
Skate Depot grand opening Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – After years of planning and the release of the project’s final design in April, the grand opening for Skate Depot, Cullman’s...
City planning commission holds multiple public hearings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday had several public hearings and subdivisions on its agenda. All agenda items were...
Open House this Thursday at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman will host an Open House Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for boarding and...
General Election: Incumbents, Republicans reign in local, state races
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters, along with those across the country, returned to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to have their voices...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville opens season with 75-30 win over Asbury, Lady Bulldogs fall 40-30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs tipped off their season against Asbury at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and got things started with an...
Obituary: Stanley Ray Harper
A graveside service for Stanley Ray Harper of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Center Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Harper was born...
Obituary: Richard Ardel Weidman Jr.
Richard Ardel Weidman Jr., age 68, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born Sept. 20, 1954,...
Obituary: Joseph Henry Grob
Joseph Henry Grob, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Amelia (Ann)...
Obituary: Connie Lee McKinnon
Connie Lee McKinnon, 71, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born...
Obituary: Ronald W. Johnson Sr.
Ronald W. Johnson Sr, 88, of Cullman, AL, passed from this life on Nov. 8, 2022, at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. His funeral...
Obituary: Skyler Richard Brock
Funeral Service for Skyler Richard Brock, age 30, of Cullman, will be at noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Joyce Chandler
Joyce Chandler of Addison entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9,...
Obituary: Jackie Lee Garrison
Jackie Lee Garrison, 66, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Aug....
APLICATIONS
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams set to kick off region play this...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first two weeks of football season officially in the books, its time for our local teams to begin region...
