Wallace State’s Laura Smith highlights the careers of occupational therapy practitioners for Occupational Therapy...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Laura Smith is an occupational therapist who teaches the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Wallace State. For Occupational Therapy Month, she...
Tyson Foods renews commitment to Alabama’s agriculture industry with $208 million dollar investment in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Friday morning at Wallace State Community College, announced a new facility adjacent to its former Hanceville Tyson Foods/ River...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School honors Martha Blanton with the 2022 Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Martha Blanton has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award given by St. Paul’s Lutheran School. The award...
Field of Miracles set to celebrate 15 years of fun and laughter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Field of Miracles at Chester Freeman Park, which broke ground in 2006 before the first game being played in 2007,...
Hanceville City Council plans to acquire lots to extend C.W. Day Park
HANCEILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed several new ordinances. The Harrison Property Zoning, Broadway Group Property Zoning and JMBL...
PREP SOFTBALL: Local teams collect wins at 20th annual Cullman Pre-State Blowout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 20th annual Cullman Pre-State Blowout Tournament kicked off with pool play Friday night and several local teams (Cullman, West Point,...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, Hanceville, Fairview earn day 1 wins
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway, and we had three games at West Point High School on day...
Obituary: Jeffrey Alan Cooksey
A private graveside service for Jeffrey Alan Cooksey, 56, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Shelton Grove Baptist...
Cullman High School presents ‘The Addams Family’ April 21-23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts will present “The Addams Family” this Thursday through Saturday, Apr. 21-23, 2022, at the high school...
Investigations of nine young children with adenovirus are underway
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since November 2021, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in collaboration with pediatric healthcare providers including hospitals who treat children...
Arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Man arrested for drug trafficking in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was arrested for drug trafficking and other charges following a traffic stop on Friday, April 8.
Garett A. Rodgers, 25,...
Local man arrested for sexual contact/harassment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in the Joppa community around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, April 8.
James A. Jones,...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors down New Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors were back home to host a pair of varsity matchups against New Hope Thursday...
Obituary: Edith Elaine Sinyard
Funeral service for Edith Elaine Sinyard, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 2 Hartselle pulls away to top Cullman 8-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to battle the second-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night and after taking an early lead, the Tigers were...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf qualifies for NJCAA National Championship; Law finishes 3rd at ACCC...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished runner-up this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) South District Tournament, hosted by the...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s community colleges are aligned with the needs of business and industry to...
In the five years since I became Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, nothing has been a higher priority than making sure we...
Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law, backing the blue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 143, which is named in honor of Sheffield K-9 Sgt. Nick Risner, who was...
Arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cottontails Arts and Crafts Festival in Hanceville hosts 60 business vendors over the weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vendors from 60 different businesses came to the Cottontails Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday at the Hanceville Civic Center. Some...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary...
Governor Ivey strengthens election integrity, signs “Zuckerbucks” bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 194, the “Zuckerbucks” bill, into law. House Bill 194, sponsored by Rep. Wes...
Cullman Regional holds ribbon cutting for Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group marked the official opening of the Center of Excellence Orthopedics and Spine with a grand opening and...
Vinemont Town Council sets meeting to address concerns at Vinemont Estates
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening updated the community, confirming an upcoming Movie Night on May 14 at 7:45...
Comic book artist Tone Rodriguez to visit Camelot Books and Comics on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tone Rodriguez, comic book artist, writer and creator best known for his work with Bongo Comics on titles like Futurama, The...
Obituary: Norman Duane Larker
Norman Duane Larker, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. Norman was born May 11, 1956 in Mobile, AL.
A...
Obituary: Oma Jean Hill
Oma Jean Hill, age 84, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her residence.
Oma Jean was born on August 7, 1937 in...
Obituary: Anthony Lynn Murcks
Funeral service for Anthony Lynn Murcks, age 49, of Vinemont, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glinda Durham Eason
Funeral service for Glinda Durham Eason, 76, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will...
Obituary: Tony Dale Kilpatrick
Tony Dale Kilpatrick, 54, of Cullman passed from this life April 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1967 to Herbert Delano...
Obituary: Joni Sue Bradley
A memorial service for Joni Sue Bradley, 64, of Cullman will be 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman...
Local man arrested on sexual offense warrant
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested for a warrant on a 2021 sexual offense.
Larry A. Williams, 34, was arrested on April 6 in...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics receives Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen of the Year...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2022-2023 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizen...
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hop on over! Several Easter events happening in Cullman this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Easter just a week away, Cullman has several events to celebrate that are sure to be hits with the whole...
CPD tackling fuel surges while keeping patrols on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - From January to February of 2022 the Cullman Police Department’s fuel cost rose by 45%, while the City of Cullman’s overall...
Obituary: Diane Crane Defoor
Diane Crane Defoor, age 58, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.
She was born on April 21, 1963 in...
Obituary: Marcia Fay Smith
Marcia Fay Smith, age 67, of Russellville, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
Marcia was born on May...
Obituary: Guy Mechaw
Graveside service for Guy Mechaw, age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Bell Springs Cemetery with...
Obituary: Betty Imogene White
Betty Imogene White, 86, died April 8, 2022, at St. Vincent’s East Hospital. She was born June 2, 1935, in Cullman, the daughter of Roy...
Obituary: Perry Wayne Heatherly
Memorial service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Perry Wayne Heatherly, 64, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops tight matchup with Sumiton Christian 3-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles, and the hometown Dawgs lost a close one 3-1.
The game was...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats fall to No. 1 Hartselle 13-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night for a big area matchup with the top-ranked Hartselle Tigers....
Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities.
Governor Ivey signed Senate Bill 224,...
Railroad accident near Depot Park on Tuesday
The Cullman Police Department shared that there was an incident on the train tracks next to Depot Park around noon today.
A 2009 Red Saturn...
Arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sportsman Lake Park hosts 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K
Cullman, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park saw a huge crowd gathered Friday night for the Sportsman Lake Park 9th Annual Rock and Glow 5K...
Good Hope’s City Council names new street, approves back-to-school sales tax holiday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first official meeting of April at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and it...
Cullman City Council moves forward on airport plans, talks recreation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed Boy Scout Troop 219 from First United Methodist Church and said the Pledge...
Sweet Success: Strawberry baking competition now accepting entries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry pie. Strawberry cobbler. Strawberry cake. The 83rd Annual Strawberry Festival will see the return of the strawberry baking competition spanning...
Wallace State Jazz Band hosting Big Band Dance April 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 15 at the Burrow...
Obituary: Stacy Lynn Shaw
Stacy Lynn Shaw, age 52, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 19, 1970, in...
Obituary: James Francis Lorusso
James Francis Lorusso, 91, of Cullman passed from this life on April 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1930 to...
Obituary: Alfred Sherrill “Pete” Cook
Alfred Sherrill “Pete” Cook, age 79, of Garden City passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman falls to Decatur at home 8-4
CULLMAN, Ala. – After celebrating their first game on their new turf with a 9-3 win over Gardendale last week, the Lady Bearcats returned...
Adams built career on foundation of PTA degree from Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Wallace State graduate John Adams, his degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program became the building block for his...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Hanceville, Good Hope capture County Championships
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The rain couldn’t hold off this year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship at Good Hope High School Monday and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Roberts signs with Samford
ADDISON, Ala. – On a cloudy, drizzly Monday with overcast skies, it was nothing but sunshine and rainbows in the Library of Addison High...
Arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Funding made available for shade structures at Alabama Title I schools, applications invited
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in...
Cullman County Schools 1st Annual Career Fair attracts several prospective employees
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools held their first annual Career Fair at Good Hope High School on Friday, April 8. Each Cullman...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne McGriff
Bobby Wayne McGriff, age 75, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. Bobby was born September 6, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama...
USPS to raise shipping rates, stamps rising in cost by July 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect...
Farm-City poster winners; committees recognized at luncheon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Several locals nabbed awards during the Alabama Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program Thursday in Birmingham.
Maggie Phillips of Good Hope Elementary School...
52 ODES TO JOY: YOU & JOY BIRDS
ODE TO JOY BIRDS
The singing kind are such joy birds,
One rarely hears a whiner.
Chirping, tweeting, hummingbirds
Make a fine day...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ray attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Sam Bradford, at Bethsadia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Kittie Smith, who has...
Obituary: Sharon Irene Lott
Sharon Irene Lott, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. Sharon was born July 9, 1951 in Alexander City,...
Obituary: Edna Ophiley Brock
Edna Ophiley Brock, 73, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 7, 2022. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to Winford Othell and...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects senior night win over Deshler
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School Tennis Team recognized its senior class at today’s home match against Deshler and they celebrated with a win...
ARCHERY: East Elementary, Vinemont Middle capture State Championships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Our local teams traveled to Montgomery for this year’s NASP State Championship this week and they returned home with a lot...
Farmhouse Midwifery raising standard of care for pregnant women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Reeder is a certified professional midwife and an Alabama licensed midwife. She is one of three licensed midwives in Cullman....
‘A Badge for Brooksie’
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 2019, Cullman County Courthouse welcomed its newest court officer: Brooksie, a then two year old “goldendoodle” facility dog to help...
The Warehouse District’s Nomadic Threads holding grand opening today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zac and Audra Yow will be holding a grand opening for their new business Nomadic Threads, located in the Warehouse District,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Curry in extra innings 13-11
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Curry Yellow Jackets on a very chilly Friday night and dropped a heartbreaker in extra innings 13-11.
Curry plated...
Obituary: Amelia Ann Snead
Amelia Ann Snead, 84, of Arley, passed away April 7, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born September 7, 1937 in Townley,...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point claims 8th straight County Championship with 15-0 win over...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Another county softball tournament has come and gone and for the eighth consecutive year, the West Point Lady Warriors are...
House GOP Caucus successfully addresses all items in its 2022 ‘Standing Tall for Alabama’...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) and Agenda Committee Chairman Randall Shedd (R - Fairview) on Friday announced that...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf wins 5th straight ACCC Tournament title, hosts NJCAA South District...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won a fifth straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship, prevailing by 14 strokes at Guntersville’s...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools announces April Teacher, Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month:...
St. Bernard Prep to perform Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’ this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Friday through Sunday, April 8-10, St. Bernard Prep’s Drama department will present “Aladdin Jr.,” a little twist on Disney’s popular...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors post wins over Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both West Point varsity squads returned home for a pair of games against Fairview Thursday night and both teams were...
Talking Tolkien
CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be pushing 85 years old, but J.R.R Tolkien’s classic novel “The Hobbit” is still finding new fans — and...
CCSO conduct multiple traffic stops over the weekend; multiple arrests made
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Over the past week, drug possession, failure to appear warrants and traffic stops leading to multiple felony arrests was the...
Obituary: Doris Mozelle Dyer Ogletree
Funeral service for Doris Mozelle Dyer Ogletree, age 90, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point, Holly Pond set to clash for County Championship, day 2...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After some spring storms put this year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament on hold earlier this week, our local teams returned...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point, Cullman down Lawrence County, Muscle Shoals to earn area series...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating Lawrence County on the road 7-1 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home to finish the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Citizen’s Firearms Safety class to be held April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will be hosting a Citizen's Firearms Safety Class Tuesday, April 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m....
Baileyton Town Council sets Family Fun Day for May 28
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council on Monday evening confirmed the Family Fun Day date has been changed from May 14 to May...
Inaugural County School Career Fair set for Friday at Good Hope High School gym
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will host a Career Fair on the campus of Good Hope High School in the school’s gym on...
Youth Miracle League season blasts off at Field of Miracles
Cullman, Ala. – Baseball season is now in full swing across the City and County school systems, as well as a very special one...
Test to Treat improves access and speed of COVID-19 treatments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Timely testing and treatment of COVID-19 helps reduce hospitalizations and can be lifesaving by starting oral antivirals for patients who test...
Governor Ivey delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs House Bill 391 into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed House Bill 391, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse (R – HD93) and Sen. Tom Butler...
Obituary: Teresa Faye Gregory
Funeral service for Teresa Faye Gregory, age 60, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Center Grove Church...
Obituary: Charles Floyd “Paw-Paw” Bates
Charles Floyd “Paw-Paw” Bates, 85, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away the morning of April 6, 2022. Charles was born in Cullman, Alabama, to Herbert...
Obituary: Elizabeth Kay Kretzschmar
Elizabeth Kay Kretzschmar, age 73, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Cullman Long Term Care, Folsom Center. She was born...
Obituary: Daniel Ben Dobbins
Funeral service for Daniel Ben Dobbins, 40, of Vinemont will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Thurman Huie Ryan
Funeral Service for Thurman Huie Ryan, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed...
