Grant establishes UAH as hub for statewide university high-performance computing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, will become the Alabama hub for...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton VFD to celebrate 50 years of service
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wants the community to participate in the festivities. On...
‘We will not give up, no matter the circumstance’: Holly Pond’s Lauryn Hoffman excited...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos had a young team last season, but they still finished as the runner-up in the...
Sweet turnout at SugarFest in Arab
ARAB, Ala. – More than 170 craft vendors displayed their wares Saturday at Arab’s annual SugarFest. The all-day, sweet-themed festival at Arab City Park...
Hoover man gets 15-plus years after camera in oscillating fan records details of large-scale...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Sept. 1, 2022, sentenced the leader of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization, who operated in the Ross...
Hanceville man, convicted sex offender, charged with illegal firearm possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury last week charged a convicted felon with illegal firearm possession, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Meek, Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-meet with area foe Meek Lady Tigers and the Good Hope Lady Raiders. Addison swept the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point drops home match with Mortimer Jordan
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted the Mortimer Jordan Lady Blue Devils in a Tuesday night volleyball matchup but unfortunately for the...
Obituary: Frances Marie Nuss
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Marie Nuss will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Hanceville Funeral Home with the Reverend Pete...
Obituary: Glenda Thomas
Glenda Etheleen Casey Thomas, 92, died in her home surrounded by family on Sept. 4, 2022. Casey is survived by her brothers: Wade (Catherine)...
Obituary: Charles Glenn Davis
Charles Glenn Davis, 63, of Cullman, passed from this life on Sept. 2, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 24, 1959, to...
Obituary: Stephen M. Sizemore
Stephen M. Sizemore, 70, passed from this life on Sept. 4, 2022, at his residence in Gardendale, Alabama. He was born March 14, 1952,...
Obituary: Sharon Faye Edgemon
Sharon Faye Edgemon, age 78, passed away Wednesday evening Aug. 31, 2022, at Atlanta Medical Center. She was born in Holly Pond, AL on...
UNA’s student enrollment tops 9.5K for 1st time
FLORENCE, Ala. - For the 14th consecutive term, the University of North Alabama boasts record enrollment, with more than 9,500 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate...
Wesley Mayer Memorial Poker Run scheduled for Sept. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Redline Leather Workz will host a poker run Saturday, Sept. 10, in memory of Hanceville’s Wesley Mayer, who lost his life...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the holiday weekend, including:
Thursday, Sept. 1
Deputies arrived at a residence in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I’ve loved growing with this group of girls’: Vinemont’s Carley Stephens preparing for upcoming...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Last season was a huge step in the right direction for the Vinemont Lady Eagles basketball team as they reached double-digits...
Support CCSO Deputy Trimble at Firehouse Subs Sept. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Thursday, Sept. 8, Firehouse Subs in Cullman will donate 25% of all sales made between 5-9 p.m. to Cullman County...
Palomino, WildWater see early Labor Day crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday was the saving grace for the Labor Day weekend’s festivities seeing only partially cloudy skies at two of Cullman Parks,...
Sportsman Lake Park fall yard sale set for Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its fall yard sale Saturday, Sept. 17.
Site reservations will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6. Interested vendors who...
Obituary: Chriss Eugene Lott
Funeral service for Chriss Eugene Lott, 62, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 2022, at Eastside Baptist Church with interment...
Obituary: Dessie Fallin
Dessie Fallin, 79, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 3, 2022. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on March 18, 1943, to...
Obituary: Bob G. Barnett
Bob G. Barnett, 78, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022. He was born June 27, 1944, to John & Myrtle Powell Barnett.
Cullman...
WFF expands SOA hunting opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to...
Sutton Mill Farm hosts inaugural dove hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For most people this time of year means college football, bonfires and all things fall but for Sutton Mill Farm in...
‘Make the best better’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently began its 2022-2023 year. 4-H grants youth members opportunities for leadership and growth in a...
Fall and fitness at home
Fall months are often active for many families with schools starting back and outdoor sports and activities keeping many busy. One of the easiest ways...
Obituary: Frances Violet Harris
Frances Violet Harris, age 91, of Cullman, formerly of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Attalla Healthcare and Rehab.
She was...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 3 scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Week three of the youth football season has come and gone and there was another full slate of great games...
Coach Green, Dr. Green, Mayor Green
Mayor Don Green, who passed earlier this year on July 4 at 88, left an indelible mark on his cherished hometown.
Cullman City Council President...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and...
City school board holds 1st FY 2023 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools Chief Financial Officer James Brumley presented the 2023 fiscal year budget to the board Thursday. The first hearing...
Faith Column
The younger generation doesn’t understand a number of words and phrases, including “broken record,” “ice box,” “party line,” “ungawa” and “Kemo sabe.” Another phrase...
52 ODES TO JOY: BETTER WITH AGE
“Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be…”
- Robert Browning
“The JOYrontologist” recommends: If you only read one book about joyous aging in...
Obituary: Ronald Dale Butler
Ronald Dale Butler, age 70 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sept. 2, 2022, at his residence.
Ronald was born on June 13, 1952, in Jasper,...
Obituary: Eula Dean McGaughy
Eula Dean McGaughy, 87 of Jasper, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at her residence.
Dean was born on July 1, 1935, in Lawrence...
Little Free Library open at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s newest Little Free Library (LFL) was officially opened Friday at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW). Representatives from the Cullman...
7 Cullman-area students graduate from UA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 6, 2022.
Among those graduating were...
Southern Herbalist visits Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Southern Herbalist, Darryl Patton, visited theNorth Alabama Agriplex Thursday, leading a Heritage Homeschool class about the uses and dangers of...
‘Captain Comic Book’: East Elementary principal shares his love of reading with students
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins was in his usual weekend haunt, Camelot Books and Comics, on a recent Saturday when he recognized a...
Germany’s Gunther Leibrock returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gunther Leibrock came to Cullman as a young man in 1990 to gain valuable work experience, which he took back with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison smothers Cherokee on the road 72-0
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to Cherokee, Alabama to take on the Cherokee Indians in a 1A region matchup at absolutely beautiful William Lyle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s 5 TDs lead Fairview past East Limestone 42-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was the start region play for a lot of local teams, including the Fairview Aggies. The Aggies faced off against...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point pulls away to top Vinemont 44-12
VINEMONT, Ala. – While most teams started region play Friday night, the Eagles and the Warriors met on the field at Vinemont for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oneonta at home 41-18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs earned their first win of the season over West Point 27-13 last week and they returned to Ray...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Waterloo on the road 38-12
WATERLOO, Ala. – After getting the season started with wins over Maplesville and Hackleburg in the first two weeks, the Tigers were back on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos drop region game with Locust Fork 73-37
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After falling to county rival Cold Springs last week, Holly Pond returned home Friday night to face Locust Fork. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region battle with Sulligent 24-12
BREMEN, Ala. – The Sulligent Blue Devils made the trip to Bremen, Alabama to face the undefeated Eagles of Cold Springs in a critical...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab handles Douglas at home 40-6
ARAB, Ala. – The Arabian Knights cruised past Albertville and Brewer on the road in the first two weeks to start the season 2-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops road game at Cherokee County 50-7
CENTRE, Ala. – After collecting wins over county rivals West Point and Vinemont in the first two weeks of the season, the Good Hope...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle hands Cullman 1st loss of season 34-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the...
Obituary: Clellan Earl Grimmett
Clellan Earl Grimmett, age 86, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Clellan was born Nov. 20, 1935.
A celebration of life...
Obituary: Timothy Wayne Shickles
Memorial Service for Timothy Wayne Shickles, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Virginia Dale Bridges
Virginia Dale Bridges, age 87 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Lakeland community hospital.
Virginia was born on Feb. 2, 1935,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Volleyball sweeps home openers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team opened its season at home this week with back-to-back conference wins against Gadsden State Community...
‘A kind word may be all it takes’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Karen Cook of Cook Ministries is hosting an event to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues....
ALEA kicks off ‘Play Hard, Win Big’ safety campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is wrapping up its 101 Days of Safety this Labor Day weekend; however, the agency...
Peinhardt Farm Days returning in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullman’s Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its gates to the public for a hands-on farm experience from the 1930s...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman sweeps tri-match over Hartselle, Danville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host a tri-match against Danville and the rival Lady Tigers of Hartselle...
Obituary: Vivian Louise Graves
Funeral service for Vivian Louise Graves, 83, of Cullman will be Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. The...
Obituary: Chesley Junior Calvert
Chesley Junior Calvert age 92, of Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty years:...
Obituary: Threasa Ann Hackney
Threasa Ann Hackney, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 1, 2022, at the age of 73. Ann was born in Blount County, Alabama...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
‘Think outside the box’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School have always gotten some exposure to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but this year...
‘I want to soak it all in’: Hanceville’s Kayley Kahler looking forward to senior...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2022 high school volleyball season is underway, and Hanceville senior Kayley Kahler is excited to see what this year’s Lady...
Buettner Brothers acquired by Southeast Building Supply Interests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Boston’s Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) has acquired local building supply staple Buettner Brothers Lumber Company. The announcement was made Wednesday....
‘Do everything with a purpose’: Vinemont’s Ayden Thomason prepared for senior season
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their way into the postseason in 2021 and their journey back to the playoffs has already begun...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
OP-ED: My brain lied to me-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
On average, 130 American lose their lives by suicide every day. More than five lives per hour. One life lost every 11 minutes. On...
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites begins construction along Main Ave. SW
CULLMAN, Ala. – The planned Cobblestone Hotel & Suites at 1835 Main Ave. SW in Cullman is now closer to reality. Cullman Area Chamber...
Obituary: Lynn Eldridge Harris
Lynn Eldridge Harris, 71, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at Orange Beach, AL. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022,...
Obituary: Curtis Starlon Quick
Curtis Starlon Quick, also known as Bubba Starla, from Cullman Alabama, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at age 57. He was born...
Obituary: Louise Kanaday
Louise Kanaday, age 94 of Hanceville passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born on July 2,...
Obituary: Deborah Vickery
Deborah Kay Baggett Vickery, 62 of Double Springs, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at her residence.
Deborah was born on March 8, 1960,...
Obituary: David Leon Abbott
David Leon Abbott “Cave Man,” 63 of Houston, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. He passed away at his home.
He was born on Oct....
Hanceville adding 5 new names to Bulldog Wall of Fame Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bulldogs will be back home at Ray Talley Stadium to host Oneonta Friday night but before they kick things off,...
Community rallies around CCSO deputy after house fire
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all...
ADAH to debut Alabama Radio Moments Sept. 10
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) will open its new temporary exhibit, Alabama Radio Moments, at the Museum of...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cullman VFW Post 2214 collects donations through Buddy Poppy program
Iraq veteran and commander of Cullman VFW Post 2214, Brian Monk, and wife, Rachel Monk, president of the VFW Auxiliary, pick different dates and...
Palomino RV Resort to host Labor Day celebration Sept. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s premier RV resort will host a Labor Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. complete with food...
Obituary: Louis Ulyas Bartlett
Louis Ulyas Bartlett, age 93, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Louis was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Ruble Graham Livingston
Ruble Graham Livingston, 90, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born in Morgan...
Obituary: Jay Matthew Jackson
Jay Matthew Jackson, 63, of Vinemont passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July...
Obituary: Linda Gay Swann
Funeral service for Linda Gay Swann, 78, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Valley View Baptist Church with...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Curry at home
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym on Tuesday afternoon, and the home team came away...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a journey’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods...
‘I love the team we have’: Good Hope’s Rudi Derrick ready for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off yet another amazing season. they finished 31-4, won the county and area...
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosts benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local...
A life of service: Cullman’s Betty Flack passes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman lost a faithful servant on Saturday with the passing of Betty Camp Flack, 80, who served as president of the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps tri-match with Southeastern, West Point
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted a tri-match with West Point and Southeastern Monday night and the Lady Broncos collected wins over both...
Obituary: Ervin Wayne Pilgrim
A graveside service for Ervin Wayne Pilgrim, 70, of Good Hope will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery....
Obituary: Scheryl Ann Johnson
Scheryl Ann Johnson, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born October 24, 1957, in...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Staton
Dennis Wayne Staton, age 66 of Hanceville passed away on Saturday, August 20 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1956, to...
Obituary: Claudette Gentry White
Funeral service for Claudette Gentry White, 66, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care...
