Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Bold vision’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools kicked off two of its most ambitious expansion projects in years on Tuesday, with work officially underway on...
Healing the mind, body and soul: Manifest Yoga and Wellness holds grand opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Perhaps you’ve noticed the changes to the little cinderblock building just south of Handy TV and Aaron’s Rentals on Hwy 31...
11th Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer raises funds for breast cancer research across Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 11th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament hosted by Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama is...
CCSO, CPD Tech program still down
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department utilize a computer program that compiles, stores and shares data.
According to the...
Good Hope City Council approves pair of new annexations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council gathered for its first May meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new land...
South Cullman residents sound off about proposed rezoning, planned apartment complex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening got an earful about the proposed rezoning of property located on 3rd Avenue Southeast...
Obituary: LaJeune Cairron McMinn
Graveside service for LaJeune Cairron McMinn, age 69, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at McMinn Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Moore Entrekin
Sarah Ann Moore Entrekin, born February 6, 1943 in Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 8, 2022 in Leeds, Alabama after a long illness.
Ann leaves...
Obituary: Thelbert Dwight Phillips
Mr. Thelbert Dwight Phillips of Cullman, Alabama, passed away May 6, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born in Hanceville, Alabama on...
Mayor Woody Jacobs declares May 2022 as Older Americans Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Senior adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the...
ADMH: May 8-14 is National Prevention Week
Montgomery, Ala. – According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 and older used...
Wallace State OTA program using unique tools to teach and support students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College has been using a sensory room and new pediatric swing to...
No. 3 Wallace State softball wins program’s 14th ACCC Tournament championship, moves to 54-2...
ALABASTER, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball program has secured another Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship.
The third-ranked Lions blasted three home runs over the opening...
(UPDATED) No end in sight for national baby formula shortage
CULLMAN, Ala. - The nationwide baby formula shortage is the latest product shortage over the past two years. Following limited supplies of toilet paper...
CATA holds information session about new Power Lineman/ Fiber Optic Technician Training Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy held an informational session on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss their upcoming Lineman Program in fall...
Riding for Residents Jeep Parade returns for its third year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area skilled nursing and assisted living residents were treated to the Riding for Residents Jeep Parade on Saturday.
In its third...
(UPDATED) WildWater Youth Focus Group visits site of WildWater Park
Cullman, Ala. - Wednesday was a very special day for the WildWater Youth Focus Group as they held a meeting inside the Cullman Wellness and...
52 ODES TO JOY: ZEST FOR ZZZ
ODE TO ZZZ
ZZZ are A-okay methinks,
Each regarded with great esteem.
A long sleep or just 40 winks,
To doze, perchance to...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1933
From the files of 1930:
Judge and Mrs. Homer F. Mitchell announce the birth of a son, at their home last week.
Attending the University of...
Obituary: Edgar Denson Nunnelley Jr.
Edgar Denson Nunnelley Jr., age 74, of Arley, passed away on May 6, 2022 in Cullman, Alabama. He was born on September 4, 1947...
Obituary: Lois Tesseneer Lassiter
Mrs. Lois Tesseneer Lassiter, age 89, of Locust Fork, AL passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Lois was born February 4, 1933, in...
Strawberry Festival Senior Day makes triumphant return Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - “I’m just happy to be anywhere these days,” laughed Ben Kerny as he walked into Friday’s celebration of the Strawberry Festival...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Vinemont’s Lemons posts new state records in 1600 & 3200; locals...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This weekend was packed full of local action at both the 4A-7A State Track Meet in Gulf Shores and at the...
CATA Health Science seniors Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton obtain Nurse Aide Certification
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Health Science students, Riley Daugherty and Briece Buxton from Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently received their Nursing Aide Certification...
Update on arrest/incidents reports request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are currently experiencing issues with their electronic filing system database.
Cullman County Sheriff...
Hanceville Industrial Development Board gives update on two properties
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Industrial Development (ID) Board met on Thursday night at the Hanceville Civic Center. After the minutes from the April...
Obituary: Beverly Haynes Denson
Funeral service for Beverly Haynes Denson, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Bradley Murphy
James Bradley Murphy, age 88, of Falkville, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born April 16, 1934, to...
West Elementary students celebrate healthy eating with strawberries provided by Farm to Table
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just in time for the Strawberry Festival, the students at West Elementary School were served a special treat during their lunchtime...
May is National Walking Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Accept the challenge to walk like a champion all year, but especially during the month of May. May is National...
‘The Beast Who Came to School’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman student Ronin Peavy is a humble young writer in his second-grade class at West Elementary School. When asked if he...
Summer Bridge program offered to high school seniors at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it is offering a Start Right Summer Bridge program for qualifying high school seniors that aims...
Obituary: Jennifer Lee McElvenny
Jennifer Lee McElvenny, 60, of Hanceville, Alabama passed from this life on May 4, 2022 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June...
Obituary: Carolyn Joyce White
The funeral service for Carolyn Joyce White, 78, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Alabama’s Jesse Wiggins wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage 4 on...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 5, 2022) – All week long, Addison, Alabama, pro Jesse Wiggins said that when he closed his eyes, Lake of the Ozarks felt...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances to North Regional with runner-up finish, Lady Bearcats...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Lady Broncos played their way to the 3A, Area 13 Championship Game Thursday night with a win over Susan...
Cullman County Public Library to hold a Strawberry Festival book Sale May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library is holding a Strawberry Festival Book Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00...
The Arley-Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center holding fundraising event on May 7 to raise...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center, with the help of the town, has been steadily raising funds with community dinners, auctions and bake...
Cullman County students participate in 2nd Annual Military Signing Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Proud family and community members witnessed six members of the Cullman County school system class of 2022 participate in the second...
Curt’s Closet prepares to hold Clothed in Cullman this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local organization and community icon Curt’s Closet is hosting their annual Clothed in Cullman event this Saturday. Founder Ashley Wilson said Curt's...
Obituary: Garry Dwight Knopp
Funeral service for Garry Dwight Knopp, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Teresa Thomas
Teresa Thomas, age 72, of Hanceville passed peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was...
Obituary: Opal Edgar Via
Mr. Opal Edgar Via, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Mr. Via was born June 12, 1925 in...
Obituary: Travis Buster Darnell
Travis Buster Darnell, 88, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Travis was born on September 30,...
Obituary: Gary Aaron Walker
Gary Aaron Walker, age 76, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. Garry was born in
Cullman, AL on November 26, 1945. He was the son of Lother Walker and Esther Price Walker.
Garry was a machinist for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by parents; sister: Jean (Howard) Arnold and daughter: Andrea Nicole Walker.
He is survived by his wife: Sue (Parker) Walker; son: Josh Walker; daughter-in-law: Shannon Walker; granddaughter: Bella Walker, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 4, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m at the Blountsville Funeral Home followed by the funeral at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Bruce
Dial and Bro. Earl Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barry
Arnold, Bryan Arnold, Craig Arnold, Doug Carr, Jeff Carr and Andy Sullins. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jerry Taylor, James Baker, Jerry Reynolds, Jackie White, Ronnie McGriff and Robert Sanders.
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Wright
Mrs. Wright passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1950 to Hoyt and Ruth Gunter.
Brenda was a...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point claims area championship with 3-0 win over Russellville
WEST POINT, Ala. – After edging Russellville 1-0 in their first area tournament game Tuesday night, the Lady Warriors topped the Golden Tigers 3-0...
Wallace State Singers holding auditions and Cabaret Night
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As the Wallace State Singers at Wallace State Community College prepare for their last performance of the spring 2022 semester on...
Drug-related and Grand Jury indictment arrests made over the weekend for CCSO
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area on Saturday, April 30. Ivan Jermaine Fields,...
Alabama’s forests: clearing the air
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – One of the world’s largest sources of carbon can likely be found in your backyard. In fact, trees are some...
Baileyton Town Council says Family Fun Day is set for May 28; Parkside School...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At Baileyton Town Council’s meeting Monday night, the town discussed the upcoming Family Fun Day. The 2nd annual Baileyton Family Fun...
Obituary: Talmadge Eddie Dale
A celebration of life service will be held for Talmadge Eddie Dale this Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the chapel of Hanceville...
Obituary: Sarah A. Holcomb
Sarah A. Holcomb, 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. Sarah was born October 14, 1945, in Cullman County, to...
Obituary: Johnny Howard Snead
Johnny Howard Snead, 79, of Arley, entered into rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home.
Johnny was born on July 31, 1942 in...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Burks’ walk-off sends West Point to Area Championship Game, Area Tournament...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday night to host this year’s 5A, Area...
Holly Pond Council talks town deputy, community events
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Daniel Cummings, who updated the council...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A home gardener’s guide to corn
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As many home gardeners know, there are many varieties of corn to choose from. Essentially there is sweet corn and...
CCSO makes multiple arrests involving methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple arrests over the weekend with several involving methamphetamine-related charges.
On Wednesday, April 27 Joshua Dustin...
The Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsement of Cullman County District Attorney candidate Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was announced on Saturday that local attorney and Cullman County District Attorney Republican candidate Champ Crocker has garnered the endorsement...
Senior Outreach Organization performs Heehaw Show at Hanceville Civic Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization performed their Heehaw Show at the Hanceville Civic Center on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The cast, directed...
Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam...
Obituary: Lagan Erris McNamara
Lagan Erris McNamara, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 25, 1974, in...
Obituary: Drucilla Johns Wilson
Drucilla Johns Wilson, age 88, of Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on...
Jesse Wiggins wins Qualifying Round A at MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – It was a dramatic finish on the SCORETRACKER® Monday afternoon, as several pros battled it out for the automatic berth to...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Hill’s walk-off leads Holly Pond past Susan Moore 5-3 in extra...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 13 Tournament kicked off at Holly Pond High School Monday afternoon and the top-seeded Lady Broncos...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey announces two additional mental health crisis centers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System...
New baby and children’s boutique Willow Dean + Co. open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother and daughter team Kristie Moss and Lauren Easterwood recently opened Willow Dean + Co., a new baby and children’s boutique...
Obituary: Janett Jane Twilley
Janett Jane Twilley, 79 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on November 2, 1942 in...
Obituary: Lois Jean Graves Ellard
Lois Jean Graves Ellard passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born January 21, 1927, in Blountville, Alabama,...
Country music community mourns the loss of Naomi Judd
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
Hailing...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember & fight back
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones...
52 ODES TO JOY: FLANEUR JOY
ODE TO WANDERLUST
I long to walk there, maybe there and then there.
More joy-filled I’ll return, you may surely trust.
In my...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930
From the files of 1900:
The population of Cullman County is now 17,849.
Uncle Sam Cole, who is very ill at his Holly Pond home, has...
Obituary: William George Lanningham, Sr.
Funeral service for William George Lanningham, Sr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Vickie M. Faulkner
Vickie M. Faulkner, 71, of Falkville passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born January 11, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor
Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor, 61, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1960....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats drop game 3 against Chelsea 7-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats climbed back and won their second game against Chelsea Friday night to force a game three Saturday but unfortunately...
Berlin Farmers Market to open for its third season May 21
BERLIN, Ala. - Growing into its third season, the Berlin Farmers Market will have its season opening day on Saturday, May 21 with a...
Vinemont High School Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Contemporary Music Ensemble held a free performance for the community at Karma’s Coffee House on Thursday afternoon.
With a...
Something to celebrate
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Relay for Life of Cullman County Survivors Breakfast was held Wednesday morning at Cullman Church of Christ. The indestructible...
Finding a place for autistic people in Autism Acceptance Month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Many autistic people find they have a difficult time during Autism Awareness Month which was recently been changed last year to...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday matchups with Chelsea, game 3 set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host the second round of the state playoffs...
Obituary: William Heath Humphreys
Funeral service for William Heath Humphreys, age 44, of Baileyton, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nancy Ray Harden
Nancy Ray Harden, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 29, 1958, to...
Obituary: Nellene Wade
Nellene Wade, age 86, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born May 2, 1935 to...
Obituary: Stanley “Stan” Talmadge Mann
Funeral service for Stanley "Stan" Talmadge Mann, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Wallace State breaks ground on Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon marking the official beginning of the new Winston County Community Learning...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Federal student loan repayment pause extended through August 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - Earlier this month, the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education announced they were extending the current pause of federal student...
Hanceville man arrested for sexual abuse
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area on Friday, April 22.
The search...
New arts and crafts store Warehouse 25 open in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Warehouse 25, a new arts and crafts shop, has been open in the Warehouse District since February, but held their grand...
The Heehaw Show is coming to Hanceville Civic Center April 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their Heehaw Show on Saturday April 30 at the Hanceville Civic Center at 2:00...
Obituary: David Dewayne Baldwin
David Dewayne Baldwin, 56, of Double Springs, passed away April 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was born August 12, 1965...
Obituary: Nettie Ruth Hyde
Nettie Ruth Hyde, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.
She was born on...
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Parker
A graveside service for Cynthia Louise Parker of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Pastor Brandon...
Obituary: Robert Walker Cowart
Robert Walker Cowart, 87, of Brecksville, OH; formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday April 24, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman collects 12-2 senior night win over Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats had won four straight games coming into Thursday night’s matchup with Holly Pond and Cullman extended its winning...
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PREP BASEBALL: West Point, Fairview split area doubleheaders; Thursday scoring recap
Lawrence County 3 - West Point 2 (Baseball) (Game One)
West Point struck first in their opening at-bats. Andrew Putman led off the game with...
