Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1936, 1950
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
Doctor P.M. Allison has returned home from...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances with 49-46 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s nightcap from the opening day of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament featured a battle between Good Hope and Hanceville’s JV...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges Cold Springs 41-38 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second of Saturday’s JV Girls matchups featured Fairview and Cold Springs and it was another nailbiter at Tom Drake Coliseum....
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont takes 54-51 thriller over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action continued with a matchup between Holly Pond and Vinemont’s JV Boys Saturday afternoon and their battle came...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos hold off West Point 42-29 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday afternoon and we got things started with...
Single vehicle accident ends in one death according to coroner
VINEMONT, Ala. - According to Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, a single vehicle accident in Vinemont Friday night claimed the life of a local...
‘We may never really know the lives that will be saved’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Foundry Ministries, based in Bessemer, Alabama, is “where lives are reshaped by the hands of God, through Christ-centered programs and...
How to protect your child from asthma flare-ups during the winter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Parents must watch out for several illnesses during the winter, such as the flu or RSV. However, these infections may cause...
Cullman City Schools Foundation seeking alumni award nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service to Cullman City Schools and Promising...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville handles Ashville 85-60, Lady Bulldogs fall 39-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a battle of the Bulldogs on homecoming night at Lane Horton Gymnasium as Hanceville faced off against Ashville in...
Obituary: June Lorainne Palmer
The funeral service for June Lorainne Palmer, 84, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Jerome Lee Newton
Jerome Lee Newton, age 55, of Arley, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at UAB hospital.
He was born July 12, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitation...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Martin, Farley denied bail under Aniah’s Law
CULLMAN, Ala. - Newly inaugurated Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Tuesday requested bail be denied for Tabatha Leal Martin and David Justin...
City school board recognizes theatre department, introduces new coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre was recognized by the Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening for the group’s best-in-show performance at...
Norman named to Belmont Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman of Cullman was named to the Dean's List at Belmont University for the fall 2022 semester.
Eligibility is based on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders remain unbeaten with 91-26 win over Fultondale, Raiders race past...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Thursday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and the Raiders celebrated on the court with a pair of wins...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 8 Cullman takes rematch with Paul W. Bryant 68-35
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bearcat Arena to host a familiar opponent Thursday night but this time around, the...
Obituary: Martha Ann Newton Beeler (updated)
Martha Ann Newton Beeler, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, peacefully slipped free of her pain surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and friends, on...
Obituary: Bryan Wayne Alldredge
Visitation for Bryan Wayne Alldredge, age 38, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman...
Obituary: Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr.
Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 18, 2023, at the age of 66. Mr. Howard was born in...
Obituary: Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood (updated)
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92, of Cullman, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan Browning
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan Browning of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow...
Obituary: Tommy Neil Gilley
Tommy Neil Gilley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Tommy was born in Cullman, Alabama on June 9,...
Cullman City Schools announces teachers of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is pleased to announce its elementary and secondary teachers of the year for 2023-2024.
This year’s honored educators are...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
TechRise Student Challenge: 4 Hartselle Junior High students competing in NASA challenge
HARTSELLE, Ala. – A team of four students from Hartselle Junior High School (HJHS) were among 60 winners nationwide in the Future Engineers NASA...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests recently, including:
Thursday, Jan. 5
On Jan. 4, deputies responded to a call...
Donations to Blount County Animal Adoption Center in Country Boy Eddie’s memory
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – Gordon "Country Boy Eddie" Burns’ passing on Friday, Jan. 13, at age 92 left many reminiscing about early mornings spent...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview earns 79-57 win over West Blocton
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the West Blocton Tigers for a Wednesday night hoops matchup and after getting off to a strong start, the...
Allen officially withdraws from ERIC organization
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen has officially withdrawn from the Electronic Registration Information Center as his first official act in office. “I...
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama between 10 pm tonight...
CLANTON - Widespread dense fog will occur statewide through late morning with the visibility ¼ mile or less. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
A line...
Obituary: Hunter Stanley
Hunter Stanley entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the age of 30. Hunter was a resident of Cullman, Alabama....
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the...
Obituary: Veronika Amalie Putman
Veronika Amalie Putman, 82, of Crane Hill, entered into rest Jan. 16, 2023 at her residence in Winston County, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronika...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADPH: Make sure your children are up to date with their childhood vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vaccines are safe and effective in protecting children against a variety of potentially dangerous infectious diseases. The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of...
Commission on Aging sets 2023 schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) released its 2023 schedule of events for the area’s senior citizens recently, allowing ample...
Marshall condemns FDA’s ‘illegal and dangerous decision to abandon restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the commissioner...
Deadlines for Wallace State scholarships near
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For many students, attending college would not be a reality if not for grants and scholarships. While grants are needs based,...
Relay For Life of Cullman County announces 2023 anniversary event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County will return to Depot Park in downtown Cullman on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 5-10...
CCBOE recognizes Vinemont InSPIRESS team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized Vinemont High School’s Team RHAD for its historic win in December at the...
Ivey signs 3 executive orders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 “to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Holly Pond handles No. 3 Decatur Heritage 63-26, Lady Broncos...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – No. 2 Holly Pond returned home to host No. 3 Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and the Broncos collected an impressive...
Obituary: Barbara Nell Duke Fallin
Barbara Nell Duke Fallin, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Ms. Fallin was born...
Obituary: Shannon Joey Bartlett
Shannon Joey Bartlett, age 43, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1979, in Cullman,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Danny Stiff as new head football coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new varsity head football coach. Danny Stiff, who brings high school and college coaching experience...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Adams Gable
Vonda Lee Adams Gable, age 73, of Hanceville, passed peacefully from this life to Heaven on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at her home surrounded...
Obituary: Holland London Clark
Holland London Clark, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at his residence.
He was born December 14, 1936.
There will be...
Obituary: Gary Whitworth
Gary Whitworth, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 29, 1946, to Willard...
Obituary: Murray Earnest Brewer
Murray Earnest Brewer, age 79 of Houston, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 24, 1943, in Jasper, Alabama....
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Local students named to SNHU President’s, Dean’s Lists
MANCHESTER, NH - Ashley Marta of Cullman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2022 President's List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned...
‘I will work every day… to seek justice and keep our community safe’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s new district attorney, Champ Crocker, was administered the oath of office Saturday by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. The...
South to introduce new folktale ‘WUNDERGARTEN’ Feb. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - 1870s German Colonial era Cullman County and the collected folktales of the Brothers Grimm inspired the original, new folktale "WUNDERGARTEN," which will...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Raiders, Lady Raiders collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum featured three ranked, local teams and all three of them...
Obituary: Joyce Marie Coggin
Joyce Marie Coggin, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in...
Obituary: Helen Pruett Glasscock
Helen Pruett Glasscock, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born on Dec. 16, 1934, to Tom Watson and Clara...
Obituary: Cassondra Hale Bowen
Cassondra Hale Bowen passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Cassondra was born Sept. 30, 1955. She was a graduate of...
Cook: Deer activity in most of Alabama approaching peak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For most of the state, Alabama deer hunters are in the midst of the peak hunting period when deer start moving...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Everett Richard Neves Jr.
Everett Richard Neves Jr., age 73, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Newport,...
City of Hanceville searching for helicopter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday approved Resolution no. 668 to begin the search for an inoperable Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois...
Ivey announces more than $40M in road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and...
COLUMN: Heartland Quilt Guild – more than meets the eye
As I drove to the January meeting of the Heartland Quilt Guild on Thursday night I knew what to expect - four or five...
Obituary: Carl Dean McCoy Weaver
Mrs. Carl Dean McCoy Weaver, age 85, of Cullman, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by her husband, James David Weaver and her...
Obituary: Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe
Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe, 86, of Cullman, passed away Jan., 14 2023, at River City Nursing Home in Decatur, AL. He was born to George...
Obituary: Shelly Renea White
We are sad to announce the untimely death of Shelly Renea White, age 44, of Cullman, AL, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 13,...
Local students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List...
Obituary: Larry Edwin Bishop
Larry Edwin Bishop, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Mr. Bishop was born to William and...
Obituary: Annie Christine Bankston
Annie Christine Bankston, age 86, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
Christine was born on Feb. 20, 1936 in...
PREP SPORTS: Looking back at some of the best games of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2022 has come and gone and it was another year packed with great games all over Cullman County. Here I list...
Local students named to JSU President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in fall 2022....
State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the...
VA: Free emergency health care for veterans in suicidal crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility...
Files from yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
Mrs. Clemons Father Dies Here Sunday
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital,...
Hanceville awarded $650K for Hwy. 91 intersection improvements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the City of Hanceville has been awarded $650,000 for improvements at the intersection of U.S....
COLUMN: You’ll shoot your eye out – or something worse!
It wasn’t a Red Ryder like the one in “A Christmas Story,” but there was a time in my young life when, like Ralphie,...
FCCLA County Pork Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan.10, 2023, students from the various city and county schools met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for...
Blountsville man killed in crash
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Blountsville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers...
Cullman City Schools files charges against student who allegedly threatened administration
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools has filed criminal charges against a student who allegedly made verbal threats against school administration in October. The...
CHS to offer new workforce training in electrical, welding, plumbing, more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting next year, students at Cullman High School will be able to receive hands on training in several major trade programs...
Kilpatrick, Floyd sworn in
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon two Cullman County elected officials, Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick and Cullman County District Judge, Place 1 Chad Floyd, took...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison earns road wins at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled west on Friday to take on their archrival, the Winston County Yellow Jackets for a pair of varsity matchups and...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits area battles with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors took on the Brewer Patriots in a big pair of area matchups at Jim Boyd Gymnasium...
Obituary: Carl Nathan Alexander
Carl Nathan Alexander, age 72, of Wilson Bend Community, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 7,...
Obituary: Nicholas Jay Mosley
Funeral service for Nicholas Jay Mosley, 36, of Vinemont will, be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church with interment...
Obituary: Leroy Pope
Leroy Pope, 81, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan, 12, 2023. Mr. Pope was born July 9, 1941, in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: James Chalmer Tidwell
James Chalmer Tidwell, age 43 of Scottsboro, passed away Jan. 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Tidwell was...
6 preventive tips to stay out of the emergency department
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Hospital emergency departments are busy places throughout the year. Currently, wait times are up, and space is limited at emergency departments...
Therapeutic Recreation celebrates holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. – After December’s intermittent bad weather prompted a rescheduled date, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation held an after-Christmas...
County Commission begins new year with many surpluses
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when it recognized Jeff Preston, who is retiring after 25 years from...
Bremen’s Sims graduates from University of North Georgia
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - For the fall 2022 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded more than 900 degrees and 12 certificates to graduates....
Empty Bowls returning after 2-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Organizers are excited to present Empty Bowls of Cullman County to the community on Monday, Feb. 20, after a two-year hiatus....
Obituary: Charles Franklin Drake
Charles Franklin Drake, age 89, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Charles was born in Vinemont, AL.
A visitation for Charles will...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Judy Lee Cutcher
Judy Lee Cutcher, 79, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 25, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama. Judy...
Obituary: Anessa Rhea Harbison White
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. (Psalm 116:15)
Beloved child of God, loving mother, precious sister and faithful...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
APLICATIONS
Cullman guitarist headed from Wallace State to Belmont
Case Graham having fun at Guitars and More, where he works as an instructor.
CULLMAN - Belmont University in Nashville is a pretty high goal...
