Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend...
‘Success is achieved through hard and continuous work’: Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm ready...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here and for Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm, it has been an amazing experience...
Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Oct. 14,...
Obituary: Tommy Hugh Anglin
Tommy Hugh Anglin, age 67 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Haleyville Health Care Center.
No services are planned at this...
Soggy Senior Day at Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite the drizzling rain Wednesday morning, Cullman County residents over the age of 55 gathered for Senior Day at Cullman County...
Cullman City Council approves ‘Jeepers Creepers’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved the annual Cullman County Wranglers Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat event for...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘This is really changing the culture of volleyball’: Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association completes...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association just wrapped up its second season and that brought some young, talented volleyball players to...
Dodge City Tattoo Company Halloween Art and Oddities Market Oct. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lovers of all things spooky will have an opportunity to attend a special event featuring a variety of horror-themed crafts this...
Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and...
Obituary: Charles L. Mewbourn
Funeral Service for Charles L. Mewbourn, age 85, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: David Gene Ford
We are sad to announce the passing of David Gene Ford on Oct. 9, 2022. He was 72 years old. He was a beloved,...
Obituary: Henry Self Jr.
Funeral service for Henry Self Jr., 77, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Annie Fisher Oakes
Funeral Services for Annie Fisher Oakes, 91, of Vinemont, will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...
Obituary: Geraldine James
Funeral Service for Geraldine James, age 75, will be at 12 noon on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jared...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is gearing up for its next event, Designer Bag Bingo, to be held Tuesday, Nov....
ACES: Is your drinking water safe?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Safe drinking water is a major issue for many people. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Wal-Mart raises more than $33K for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs locations in Alabama concluded their annual campaign for Children’s of Alabama, a member of Children’s Miracle Network...
‘Carry God with me’: Holly Pond junior Emma Earl excited for volleyball season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond Junior Emma Earl. Earl talked about the valuable experience she gained from...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) members Linda Walker and Laurita Hogland met with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022,...
Cullman Comes Out event peaceful, despite online backlash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The LGBTQ pride event Cullman Comes Out was held Saturday at Depot Park. In the weeks leading up to and the...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman offers boot scootin’ good time
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Active Adult Center Dancers and Kickers will host Kicking Cancer in Cullman, a line dancing workshop and social, on...
Veigl family opens Cullman Haus and the Sweet Suite
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Cullman City Council and Cullman Economic Development Agency and family...
Obituary: Curtis Calvert Tyree
Curtis Calvert Tyree, 74 of Arley, passed away Oct. 9, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 16,...
Obituary: Truman Elbert Morgan
Truman Elbert Morgan, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Truman was born November 23, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Linda Gail Bridges
Linda Gail Bridges, age 68 of Haleyville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. She was born...
Obituary: Bessie L. White
Bessie L. White, age 88 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home in Gardendale. She was...
Obituary: James Alden Burks
James Alden Burks, age 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. James was born Feb. 26, 1942, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Timothy Burney
Timothy Burney, 65, of Hanceville, AL passed away Oct. 8th, 2022, in Birmingham, AL. Tim was born and raised in Hanceville and graduated from...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin
Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin age 36 of Vinemont died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.He is survived by his wife: Candace McArthur; daughter: Karry Sandlin; son:...
Obituary: Nicholas Scott Phillips
Nicholas "Nick" Scott Phillips, age 53, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Nick was born May 27, 1969, in Covington,...
Obituary: Helen Knott
Funeral Service for Helen Knott, age 62, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
‘Tools of the Trade’ event for area students Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over 1,000 eighth graders from all over Cullman County will participate in the upcoming Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade to...
TRAFFIC ALERT: CSX railroad crossing closures begin week of Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - CSX Transportation will be working on its railroad tracks beginning the week of Oct. 10. Work is planned for Tuesday-Friday evenings...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The end of the regular season is getting closer and there were some key games going around the local area regarding...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. EXPLORERS
“The JOYrontologist” is saluting joy-seeking explorers this Columbus Day holiday. As we raise flutes of Prosecco and chow down on veal pizza (recipe below),...
Chamber welcomes 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Programs Administrator Paige Clabo, along with the Leadership Committee, welcomed participants in Leadership Cullman County 2022-23...
Obituary: Mildred Beatrice Reid
Mildred Beatrice Reid age 96 of Vinemont died Oct. 7, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Hubert Judson Reid; sons: Robert Judson...
Obituary: Billy Ray Chappell
Billy Ray Chappell, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1945,...
Birmingham man convicted for role in kidnapping of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury on Friday convicted a Birmingham man for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney...
Marshall: Joppa man’s murder conviction appeal denied
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Friday announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dale Lynn Hopson, 54,...
Think you can identify the ‘killer?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner event...
Cullman County Fair opens for 68th year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is officially underway following opening ceremonies Thursday evening. After the national anthem, the flag was raised before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 52-8
ALICEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles took a tough loss to Winston County on the road last week, but they had to regroup quickly and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region matchup at West End 49-26
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos dropped a 28-26 nail biter at Gaston last week and they had to quickly put it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region battle at Etowah 48-7
ETOWAH, Ala. – After dropping a tight heartbreaker at Good Hope last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s record-setting night lifts Fairview over Brewer 55-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one at Dafford Smith Stadium. The Aggies hammered the Brewer Patriots 55-13, but the real story...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Madison Academy at home 49-7
VINEMONT, Ala. – Coming off a road loss to J.B. Pennington last week, the Vinemont Eagles returned home Friday night to take on one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab dominates regional matchup at Boaz 56-17
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek rolls over Shoals Christian 63-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers are coming off a massive win over Addison last week but that didn’t trip them up Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point shuts out Ardmore 21-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After earning a big win at Lawrence County last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope punches postseason ticket with 20-7 win at Ashville
ASHVILLE, Ala. – The Raiders edged out Hanceville 26-20 to pick up a big region last week and they hit the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman picks up 35-6 region win over Columbia
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a massive region win over Athens on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home to Mark Britton...
Obituary: Vanita Mae Foster
Vanita Mae Foster, 62, of Cullman passed away Friday, Oct. 7th, 2022, at her residence. No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Raymond Wray Maddux
Raymond Wray Maddux, age 85, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 30,...
Obituary: Sandra Joyce Witcher
Funeral Service for Sandra Joyce Witcher, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Grace Chapel with...
Obituary: Christopher Robert Wayne Rhodes
Christopher Robert Wayne Rhodes, age 40, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 30, 1982,...
ACES: Practicing fire safety in the fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is a popular season for bonfires, campfires and prescribed burning in Alabama. To spread the word on practicing fire...
Hanceville 5th graders get hands-on lessons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Almost 100 Hanceville Elementary School fifth graders saw firsthand the application of math skills this week in a new building being...
1 injured, Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus heavily damaged in fire
Updated 10-7-2022 at 6:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A fire injured one person and heavily damaged Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus in Cullman Friday morning. Cullman Fire...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Golf breaks team record, Cross Country wins at Topper Trail, Softball...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State women’s golf broke a team scoring record and won the Wallace State Fall Invite held recently at Cross Creek...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ returning
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont,” the popular haunted house attraction organized by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department is returning for its third year....
Obituary: Terry Joe Tucker
Terry Joe Tucker, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. Terry was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: James Franklin Reid
A memorial service for James Franklin Reid of Hayden will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bruce Dial...
Obituary: Susan Melinda Postell
Susan Melinda Postell, age 68 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at her residence.
Susan was born on May 15, 1954, in...
Obituary: Keith Lamar Twilley
Funeral service for Keith Lamar Twilley, 65, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Little Pink Dress raises funds for local cancer patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) held its third annual Little Pink Dress Benefit Tuesday night at Loft 212, with...
A citizens’ guide to public comments at local government meetings
A county commissioner appeared shocked at a meeting this summer when the county ordinance stipulating guidelines for the public comments portion of commission meetings...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition hosts 9 area bands
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The stands were filled...
‘Never let anything stop you from loving the game of softball’: Cold Springs’ Hope...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was a solid one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles as they finished 11-10 on the season under first-year...
Obituary: William Lee Kent
Funeral services for William “Bill” Lee Kent of Daleville, AL, formerly of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8th at New Prospect Baptist...
Obituary: Carolyn Faye Harbison
Carolyn Faye Wadsworth Harbison, of Arley, peacefully entered into rest at her home, with her family by her side on Sept. 30, 2022. She...
Wallace State releases Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 226 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. To...
Ribbon cut on re-opened Downtown Grill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill and Side Bar officially re-opened to the public Monday, Oct. 3, with a Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival returns Oct. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville is bringing back its popular Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 15, along Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville...
Family fun returns with the Cullman County Fair Oct. 6-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, a premier county event recognized throughout the region as one of the South’s best, returns Thursday evening,...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball back after 2 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s second annual Masquerade Ball will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick Haven.
The innaugural...
‘Everybody is family at Fairview’: Morgan Lindsay remembers her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview basketball player Morgan Lindsay. There was one very special basketball memory that Morgan will...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Central Florence on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A Central Florence Lady Wildcats on Senior Night at Allen Stephenson Gym in a closely contested volleyball game. The...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops Holly Pond to claim back to back county...
GOOD HOOPE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament wrapped up at Good Hope High School Tuesday night and for the second year...
Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis Sr.
Donald Ray Lewis, Sr. 75, of Cullman passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1947, in...
Obituary: Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins
A graveside service for Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins of Harvest (formerly of Hanceville) will be 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7th at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville....
Obituary: Bonnie Faye Pirkle
Bonnie Faye Pirkle, 79, of Cullman passed away Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Cullman...
Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass
CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a...
Candlelight Walking Tour provides Cullman history highlights
CULLMAN, Ala. - Julie Burks and Michael Sullins hosted the Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour on Thursday evening beginning under the statue of Cullman founder...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests last week, including:
Monday, Sept. 26
Deputies arrested Christopher Michael Johnson, 34, of Cullman,...
Caring for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic will hold its sixth annual Caring for Cullman Concert on Monday, Oct. 17, at Northbrook Baptist...
The Butcher Meat Co. to host Backyard Grill-Off Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont is welcoming competitors to enter its Backyard Grill-Off Saturday, Oct. 22. Competitors are asked to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Larry Leroy Ragsdale
Larry Leroy Ragsdale of Cullman passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Cullman Regional Medical Center of heart failure following a long period of...
Obituary: Terrell Santana and Candace P. Glass
Funeral Service for Terrell Santana Glass, age 31, and Candace P. Glass, age 31, of Warrior, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct....
Obituary: James Albert Abbott
James Albert Abbott, 84 of Jasper, entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Walker Baptist Hospital.
James was born on Aug. 29, 1938,...
APLICATIONS
2 injured in Friday morning wreck in Vinemont
VINEMONT - A two-car wreck injured two people Friday morning in the 18000 block of U.S. Highway 31 North. The incident happened at 9:10...
