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...
Obituary: James Lynn Elkins
James Lynn Elkins, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at the age of 61. Mr. Elkins, known by most as Lynyrd,...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Henry
Herbert Hoover Henry, 94, of Cullman passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Cullman.
He...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Gentry
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gentry, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Jackie was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jackson Thomas...
Obituary: James Edward Ray
James Edward Ray, age 86 of Addison, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his residence.
James was born Nov. 20, 1936.
No services will be...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Curvin
The funeral service for Billy Wayne Curvin, 77, of Vinemont, will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home. The...
Obituary: Kenneth Larry Ray
The funeral service for Kenneth Larry Ray, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Find, share recipes at Outdoor Alabama’s Wild Eats page
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for...
‘Nothing is possible without God’: Addison’s Lydia Ergle talks senior volleyball season
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs captured yet another State Volleyball Championship this fall and for senior Lydia Ergle, it was a perfect...
Good Samaritan specializes in health care with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala. – Walking through the doors of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic feels like walking into every other doctor’s office in town. There’s...
Festival of the Cranes returns Jan. 13-15
DECATUR, Ala. – The Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association will host the three-day 2023 Festival of the Cranes event Friday-Sunday, Jan. 13-15, at the Wheeler...
Obituary: Larry Joe Crawford
Funeral services for Larry Joe Crawford of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Zachary James Calvert
Funeral service for Zachary James Calvert will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Livingston Chapel Church in Crane Hill. Burial will take...
Obituary: Hoyt Maurice Drake
Funeral Service for Hoyt Maurice Drake, age 94, of Huntsville, will be at noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Jack A. Trawick
“I had a great life.”
On Dec. 22, 2022, Jack A. Trawick passed away in his sleep at his home in Crane Hill, AL, and...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Boyd
Lisa Ann Boyd, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Lisa was born in Chicago, IL. on March 2,...
Obituary: Shirley McBrayer Conn
Shirley McBrayer Conn, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1951,...
ALEA reports icy roadways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties and on the following...
Important documentation needed to enroll in STAR ID program; deadline extended to May 5,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID (called STAR ID in Alabama) to May...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Paizley Whitlow talks freshman cross country season
BREMEN, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for Cold Springs’ cross country teams. The Lady Eagles finished second in the state, and...
Veterans invited to register for new virtual arts workshops
An arts program of weekly virtual workshops for veterans is taking registration now for two new series in 2023, Artful Healing and Mindful Movement.
The...
Hanceville amends building, business license fee schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, Dec. 22, meeting voted to raise building and business license fees for the first...
Obituary: Franklin Gene Wilhite
Franklin Gene Wilhite was born on May 5, 1953, to Robert and Lola Roberson Wilhite. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
Obituary: Curtis Allan Sayles
Curtis Allan Sayles, 51, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.
Curtis was born on May 23, 1971.
No services...
‘They’re all such an important part of our town’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville hosted local senior citizens at the Hanceville Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 22, for a Christmas party...
Files from yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a conference in...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. NEW YEAR JOY 365
To increase your likelihood of a HAPPY NEW YEAR, here are 365 S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) ideas from the past 52 weeks:
JANUARY
Choose joy...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist...
Rolling blackouts implemented in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated Step 50 of its Emergency Load Curtailment Program and requested local power boards implement rolling...
Obituary: Imogene Whitehead
Funeral services for Imogene Whitehead, age 93 of Blountsville formerly of Cullman, will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the...
Obituary: Jeanie Ann Louise Connell
Jeanie Ann Louise Connell, age 51, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born April 17, 1971,...
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: William “W.D.” Dayton Derrick
William "W.D." Dayton Derrick, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. W.D. was born in Cullman, Alabama on Dec....
Obituary: John Hollis Lowery
Funeral service for John Hollis Lowery, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, at the Cullman Moose Lodge. Memorial services will...
COLUMN: ‘The Polar Express’: I heard the bells!
Being a grandparent, I’ve learned that the time between 2-3 years old is a wonderful age for grandchildren. They talk pretty well, they’re just...
$2.65M awarded to combat homelessness in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State of Alabama has awarded $2.65 million to help Alabamians who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless obtain shelter...
Cullman County Revenue satellite offices moving away from cash transactions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham announced that the county’s satellite revenue offices will no longer accept cash, nor will they...
Commission honors retirees, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting Dec. 20 recognized the reappraisal department’s Karen Campbell for her retirement after 24 years...
St. Bernard Middle School performs ‘The First Christmas’
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory Middle School performed “The First Christmas” Dec. 9-11 in the Abbey Byre. The production showcased the musical and...
Obituary: Jannie Denney Quattlebaum
Funeral Service for Jannie Denney Quattlebaum, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Hanceville at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs squared off for the second time this season and just like last time,...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope rolls past West Point 64-30, Raiders pull away...
WEST POINT, Ala. – With icy conditions coming to town later tonight, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors battled it out a...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
County to supply extra garbage receptacles for holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sanitation Department will be setting up extra Dumpsters throughout the county on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the excess...
‘Taking care of each other’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Cullman Lowe’s Home Improvement #313 provided complete Christmas meals to local families in need through their partnership with the...
ALEA: Be ready, be safe during wintry weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for extremely cold weather, which could potentially produce a wintry mix in certain areas across the state leading up...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the...
‘He helped lay the groundwork for where the city is today’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman Fire Rescue Acting Chief David Munger passed away Dec. 14 at the age of 64, his legacy leaving an...
Cullman’s ‘Mrs. Claus’ tells all
CULLMAN, Ala. – Did you know the Cullman area has its very own Mrs. Claus? Tonja Grace has been bringing good cheer for half...
Obituary: Martha King Capps
Funeral Service for Martha King Capps, age 85, of Jasper, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jimmy Day
Funeral Service for Jimmy Day, age 79, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Cold Springs Missionary Baptist...
Obituary: Elizabeth Bates Clem
Elizabeth Bates Clem, 42, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2022. Liz was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on Feb. 16, 1980.
Ms....
Obituary: James Van Hughes
James Van Hughes, age 87, of Welti, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
Van retired from Americold after working there for 40 years....
Obituary: Judy Ann Garcia
Judy Ann Garcia, 73 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s East, in Birmingham.
Judy was born...
Hanceville man dies in interstate crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reported that Joseph Scott Varner, 40, of Hanceville was involved in a single vehicle crash on...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Brutally cold air arrives early Friday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am December 21, 2022
As expected, the National Weather Service has upgraded Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches to Warnings across much of...
Cold weather no deterrent at Winter Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly 100 vendors to choose from, Christmas shopping was made easy all in one place at Warrior Way’s Winter Market...
NWTF donates more than $143K for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated more than $143,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and...
Philip Mayer to lead Tyson’s Blountsville facility
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods has named Philip Mayer plant manager of its Blountsville poultry processing facility. Mayer brings over a decade of experience...
Performers enchant in ‘The Nutcracker’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Under the tutelage of artistic director and owner Elaine Willingham, Cullman Ballet Theatre School and The Cullman Ballet Company presented “The...
State November unemployment rate 2.7%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest at 1.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, and below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Fairview 77-62, Lady Raiders improve to 12-0 with 63-22...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host the Aggies of...
Obituary: George “Pokey” Ronald Pattillo
George Ronald Pattillo, “Pokey” age 80 of Cullman died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard E. and Marcille...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Calvert
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Calvert, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Life-Threatening Wind Chill for Much of the State late this week
CLANTON – Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches have been issued for much of the state from Thursday evening or early Friday through the Christmas weekend. The National...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging recognizes graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program recognized its latest group of graduates with its annual pinning ceremony.
“Today marks a milestone...
ALEA: Travel safe, arrive safe this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel...
‘Coach has made a difference in me’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Coach Jim Taylor will be the 2023 recipient of St. Paul's Lutheran School's Impact Award, to be presented at the Alumni...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Vinemont High School Monday night to battle the Eagles in a pair of...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at...
Obituary: Joseph James Glista, Sr.
Joseph James Glista, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at...
Obituary: Darlene Smith Blalock
Darlene Smith Blalock, 85, of Huntsville passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1937, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Vera H. Dryer Snoddy
Vera H. Dryer Snoddy, 94 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Vera...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Yeager
Graveside Service for Justin Wayne Yeager, age 46, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Corinth Baptist Cemetery...
Obituary: Danny S. Hinkle
Danny S. Hinkle, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama gained his wings on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Danny was born in Langdale, Alabama on Sept....
Good Hope City Council holds final meeting of 2022
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its final December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the council...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rick Pate kicks off Agriplex capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas came early for the North Alabama Agriplex’s capital campaign on Friday when Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Maria Grace Jones
Maria Grace Jones, 71, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Wayne and Anneliese Moeller Buchanan; first...
