Obituary: Cynthia Ann Mazur
A memorial service for Cynthia Ann Mazur, 72, of Hanceville, will be 6:00 p.m., February 27, 2022 at Day Star Church. The family will...
PREP BASEBALL: Simmons’ walk-off lifts West Point over Sardis 3-2
WEST POINT, Ala. -- After splitting their first two games of the season, the West Point Warriors returned home on Thursday night to take...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats collect 2-0 win over Madison Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against Madison Academy and Kaleb...
Arrests and incidents reported February 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Winfrey signs with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall was packed with friends, family, teammates and coaches Thursday afternoon to help a Bearcat standout celebrate...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview High School library was full of friends, family, coaches and teammates Thursday to help celebrate a big moment in...
West Point Town Council grants funds to Scholars’ Bowl Team
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl Team were in attendance at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening to...
Alabama Farm Credit holds grand opening for new corporate headquarters in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit held its grand opening event Tuesday morning at 300 2nd Ave SW for its new corporate headquarters. The...
Economic development leaders give industry and workforce updates at Industry Appreciation Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Industry Appreciation Night took place Tuesday at the Terri Pines County Club featuring the many industries in Cullman who got...
Obituary: Elsie Faye Thornton
Elsie Faye Thornton, 79 of Logan, passed away February 22, 2022 at her residence.
She was born December 21, 1942. to Clarence Barbee and Isol...
Obituary: Marie Hamner Campbell
Funeral service for Marie Hamner Campbell, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Seventh Street Baptist Church...
Obituary: Janey Mae Wilson Buchanan
Funeral service for Janey Mae Wilson Buchanan, 79, of Cullman will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Sonia Stanley Boyer
Sonia Stanley Boyer, age 101, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Lewis R. Boyer of Montgomery, AL;...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope falls to No. 1 Deshler 46-38 in NW...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in the Northwest Regional Championship Game Wednesday for the second straight season, looking to...
Arrests and incidents reported February 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools dismissing at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 for basketball Final 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School varsity basketball team has made it to the Alabama High Schools Sports Association of Alabama (AHSAA) Final...
Cullman Regional adds new MRI and CT technology
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will be able to offer patients and physicians better imaging technology with the recent addition of a 128-slice GE...
Multiple arrested countywide in sexually related crimes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made four arrests countywide from child pornography, forcible rape and other related charges this week.
On...
Obituary: Barbara Sue Nichols
Barbara Sue Nichols, age 76, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born January 10,...
Obituary: Lucille Bertie Davis
Lucille Bertie Davis, age 97, of Cullman passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1925 in...
Obituary: William Craven Hershberger
William Craven Hershberger, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. William was born December 4, 1938 in Tacoma Park,...
Obituary: Lavonia Everee Miller
Funeral service for Lavonia Everee Miller, 84, of Baileyton will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Welcome Baptist Church with interment...
Obituary: Lillian Jaynes
A graveside service for Lillian Jaynes of Gardendale will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Ted Spencer will...
Obituary: Robby Allen Wilson
Robby Allen Wilson, 49, of Nauvoo, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.
He was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman pulls away to top Scottsboro 75-58 and advance to 1st Final...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a century since their last trip, but after pulling away to beat Scottsboro 75-58 in Tuesday’s Northwest Regional...
Cullman Community Theater presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Stone Bridge
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theater presented their production of Joseph Kesselring’s 1941 play “Arsenic and Old Lace” this weekend. The plot was...
Arrests and incidents reported February 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new jobs, improve traffic in South Vinemont
MONTGOMERY, Ala— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to help provide new jobs in the town of South Vinemont while also improving...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With seemingly constant threats of inclement weather, no matter the season, residents will be able to participate in the state’s annual...
Family of April Williams creates memorial fund to assist people in need seeking employment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Executive Director of Flourish of Cullman Inc. Melissa Dew and her family have created a memorial fund for April Williams who...
Obituary: Melba Hinkle Alexander
Melba Hinkle Alexander, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Melba was born September 2, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama.
Melba...
Obituary: Michael Leonard Japczyk
Memorial service for Michael Leonard Japczyk, age 68, of Union Grove, will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at The Gathering...
Obituary: Melba “Sandra” Howard
Funeral service for Melba "Sandra" Howard, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Roger Dale Thompson
Roger Dale Thompson, 70, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama, passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born November 28, 1951, to Lester and R.Z....
Obituary: Bobby Lee Cadle
Funeral service for Bobby Lee Cadle, 78, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Billy Joe McNabb
Funeral service with military honors for Billy Joe McNabb, 76, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022 at Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Virginia Brock
Funeral services for Virginia Brock of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Nazarene...
Obituary: Hope Denise Campbell
Funeral service for Hope Denise Campbell, 50, of Cullman will at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrests and incidents reported February 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
STEM career tech classroom coming to Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ career tech efforts are getting a major boost this year, as the system has been awarded a $189,00...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek falls to No. 4 Covenant Christian in NW Regional semifinal 62-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After falling in the Sub-Regional last season, the Meek Tigers have played their way back to the Northwest Regional and they...
ALGOP takes on education issues at its winter meeting
BIRMINGHAM Ala.- Members of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee (ALGOP SEC) approved a trio of resolutions pertaining to education during the Party's winter...
Obituary: Henry Fuqua
Henry Fuqua, age 83, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Henry was born December 11, 1938 in Rogersville, AL. Funeral...
Growers permit cuts costs for farmers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama is home to more than 170 farmers markets, which thousands of farmers rely on to sell produce that they pour their...
Financial relief will soon be available to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Administered by the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Cogongrass Mitigation Program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Animal &...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point dominates Warrior Battle Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened their season by hosting the Warrior Battle Tournament this weekend and they’re already off...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman, West Point open season with wins
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Spring is upon us and that means its past time for teams all across the state to get back on the...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman places 2nd at Hillcrest Doubles Tournament
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman’s Women’s Tennis team traveled to Tuscaloosa this weekend to compete in a doubles tournament at Hillcrest and the Bearcats returned...
PREP SOCCER: West Point collects wins at Lawrence County
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors made the trip to Lawrence County for a pair of varsity matchups Saturday and...
52 ODES TO JOY: BOOK JOY
ODE TO BOOK JOY
Books are magic transportable.
Free libraries make them quite affordable.
It is well-known but still reportable,
Libraries need us...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year are Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson and Mona Ann Seibert.
Private...
Obituary: Denzel Tyrane Mattox
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Denzel Tyrane Mattox, 35, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Mattox passed...
Obituary: Cheryl Jada Lee
The funeral service for Cheryl Jada Lee, 71, of Vinemont, will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Sardis Baptist Church #2 in...
Obituary: Inas Hudson Briscoe
Funeral service for Inas Hudson Briscoe, 94, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 20, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Jessica Elaine Corbin
Jessica Elaine Corbin, age 33, of Haleyville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was born on April 22, 1988 in Decatur, Alabama. Jessica...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope slides past Rogers 48-42 to advance to Elite 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders are back at the Northwest Regional once again and in their opening matchup Saturday, they faced...
Hee Haw Show returning to Hanceville in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their version of the Hee Haw Show on Saturday, April 30 at the Hanceville...
Books and Brews book sale event to be held at Goat Island Brewing February...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting a Books and Brews book sale at Goat Island Brewing...
Halle McCrory named 2022 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Halle McCrory was named Wallace State Community College’s 2022 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities Wednesday night. She was crowned at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s postseason run ends with 43-33 loss to Hatton
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the first time in 15 years, the Addison Lady Bulldogs were competing at the Northwest Regional Friday night. Addison faced...
Obituary: Elwanda Armstrong Houston
Elwanda Armstrong Houston, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Elwanda was born May 28, 1931 in Ft Payne,...
Obituary: Pamela Deeanna Smith
The funeral service for Pamela Deeanna Smith, 52, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Eloise Stisher Stevens
The funeral service for Eloise Stisher Stevens, 95, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Cats rally to top Hazel Green 57-48, advance to Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back in action Friday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum, battling Hazel Green for a spot in the...
Musical legend Lionel Richie participates in photo voter ID efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— We are excited to announce that multi-platinum singer and songwriter Mr. Lionel Richie, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, has agreed to participate...
Arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 17, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
PREP WRESTLING: Arab, Gardendale rank 1-2 after 1st day of AHSAA Class 5A/6A State...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Arab High School took a slim 3.5-point lead over two-time defending state champion Gardendale after the first day concluded at the...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Shaddix
Funeral service for Betty Ruth Shaddix, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jack Leroy Stevens Jr.
Funeral service for Jack Leroy Stevens Jr., age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. John's...
Obituary: Ellen Jeanette Hoffman
Ellen Jeanette Hoffman, age 78, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Ellen was born May 18, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Jerry Lane Pilgrim
Jerry Lane Pilgrim, age 70, of Jasper, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was born on April 6,...
Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth Onks
Funeral service for Sarah Elizabeth Onks, 26, will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joey...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Sterling
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Sterling, 65 of Addison, passed away February 16, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
She was born November 30, 1956 to T.A. Howse...
CPD, NHTSA provide pedestrian safety tips for both walkers and drivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman City Police Department, there were five pedestrians struck by vehicles last year locally.
The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Don’t listen to everyone telling you that you can’t do it, because you can,’...
Playing sports in high school while keeping pace academically can be a difficult feat in normal circumstance but imagine becoming a parent the same...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds signs with LaGrange College
WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at West Point High School as friends, family, teachers, coaches, teammates and more packed themselves...
Tree and shrub fundraiser sale to be held Saturday at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee will be holding a tree sale Saturday, Feb. 19 at the North Alabama Agriplex,...
Cullman County Commission discusses road safety concerns related to new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Commission meeting Tuesday evening, one item of discussion was the plat Pointe Sixteen subdivision which will contain...
Vinemont man arrested for drug trafficking
DECATUR, Ala. - A local man was arrested on a drug trafficking warrant on Valentine’s Day after being located at the Morgan County Jail.
According...
Obituary: Mary Sue Bell
Mary Sue Bell, 73, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grand Saline,...
Obituary: Richard “Alvis” Connell
Richard “Alvis” Connell, age 73, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Alvis was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: Jerry Gibbs Carter
Jerry Gibbs Carter, age 73, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 4, 1948, to...
Obituary: Gary Anthony Abbott
Gary Anthony Abbott, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born September 30, 1950, to...
Obituary: Carol Janine Pope
Funeral service for Carol Janine Pope, age 56, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Paula “Mendi” Armenda Watts Davis
Paula “Mendi” Armenda Watts Davis, age 48, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born October 15, 1973 in Jasper, Alabama to Larry...
Governor Ivey announces Alabama’s 2021 exports surpassed pre-pandemic levels, showed robust gains as state’s...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s exports in 2021 surged more than 20% in value compared to the previous year,...
Arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: 4 local teams preparing for Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Regional stage of the basketball postseason is upon us, and we have four local squads still in the hunt for...
Alabama peach season to blossom or bust?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – For Alabama peach farmers, this time of year is crucial in determining how the growing season will turn out.
In order...
CCSO arrest two men on drug-related charges following traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies conducted a traffic stop that ended in two arrests Wednesday, February 9,
The driver, Keith Dewayne Wadsworth,...
Meek High School’s first robotics team prepares for competition in April
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School recently formed their very first robotics team as a part of the program FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville in Sub-Regional 53-50
BREMEN, Ala. – After topping Addison to take the area title last week, the Cold Springs Eagles were back home Tuesday night to host...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball sweeps Snead State; women’s tennis & golf updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Snead State at home on Monday night.
The Lady Lions opened the night with an 84-70 victory,...
Obituary: Jerome Nelson Michael
Jerome Nelson Michael, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 13, 1956, to...
Obituary: Ellis Dee Quick
Funeral Service for Ellis Dee Quick, age 89, of Vinemont, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Conrad Euell Wren
Funeral Service for Conrad Euell Wren, age 87, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Diana Lynn Cason
Diana Lynn Cason, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Diana was born November 24, 1961 in Napa, Idaho.
Diana...
Obituary: Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton
Bettye Louise Dyer Hamilton, age 71, of Canton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Bettye was born July 31, 1950 in Miami,...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Linda Kaye Jones
Funeral services for Linda Kaye Jones, 69, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
