PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits county matchups against Fairview
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Fairview made the short trip over to Vinemont Saturday night to face off against the Lady Eagles and Eagles in a...
Obituary: Geneva Elvira McBrayer
A graveside service for Geneva Elvira McBrayer, 85, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Crossroads Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Blackwood will...
Obituary: Bobby “Baby Doll” Darnell
Bobby “Baby Doll” Darnell, age 79 of Addison, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation in Tuscaloosa.
He was born...
Obituary: Christine Wynell Meador
Christine Wynell Meador, age 84, of Jasper, formerly of Houston, AL, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home.
Christine was born on...
Obituary: Frank Randolph Burdick
Frank Randolph Burdick, 83, died January 6, 2022 at Falkville Health Care Center in Falkville, Alabama.
Born May 30, 1938 at Jasper, Alabama, he was...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Vanzandt
Barbara Ann Vanzandt, age 72, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Barbara was born April 28, 1949 in Hanceville Alabama...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats fall in area matchups at Hartselle
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the quick trip North to face Hartselle Saturday night but unfortunately for the traveling black and gold...
Story Update: Suspect apprehended in Cullman County high speed chase
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The suspect involved in a multiple county car chase and manhunt was apprehended following the assistance of multiple law enforcement...
Holly Pond High School welcomes new Assistant Principal, Adam Edmondson
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School announced the hiring of new Assistant Principal Adam Edmondson Thursday, Jan. 6. Edmondson is a Holly...
Forever a part of the fabric of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wednesday was a tough day for those closely associated with the Cullman City Council, but more importantly those who knew Coach...
The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel adds extended business hours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel opened its doors in October of 2021. The eatery was previously open...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps area matchups with Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a pair of big area showdowns against Falkville Friday night and both Eagles squads earned hard-fought wins. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fend off Raider rally to earn 66-60 win, Lady Raiders rout...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip over to Good Hope High School Friday night for a pair of varsity...
Obituary: Billy Leon White
Billy Leon White, age 93, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Billy was born July 29, 1928 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Andrew Jackson Page
Andrew Jackson Page, “Coach” Andy Page, 81, of Cullman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Andy is survived by...
Obituary: Nina Lorene Godsey Gray
Nina Lorene Godsey Gray, of Double Springs, formerly of Adamsville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 92 at Hendrix...
Obituary: Betty Mae Drake
Graveside service for Betty Mae Drake, age 89, of Vinemont, will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Flint Creek Cemetery...
Obituary: Arville Odean Thompson
Funeral service for Arville Odean Thompson, 88, of Vinemont, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Jan....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum...
Goat Island Brewery shares several upcoming events on the books for the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has kicked off the year with a bang, as the bookings for January 2022 are already piling up....
WSCC ATHLETICS: 117 athletes named to ACCC Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 117 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All...
North Alabama Agriplex offering new educational program Living Landscapes for Wildlife in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will be hosting the Living Landscapes Landscaping for Wildlife from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan....
Cullman County Master Gardeners share 2022 initiative for feeding birds during the winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Master Gardeners are educators trained by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. During their last meeting, they discussed taking an...
Obituary: Danny Louis Russell
Funeral service for Danny Louis Russell, age 64, of Bremen, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Donald Hugh Black
Graveside service for Donald Hugh Black, age 48, of Cullman, will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Flint Creek Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.Mr....
Suspected high speed chase ends with one in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - A reported high speed chase ends at Exit 304, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
A statement from the CCSO stated,...
Arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
How to better prepare for power outages this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 1400 members in Cullman Electric Co-op’s service area were without power from about 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. due to...
ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 5, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Members of Restoring Women Outreach remember former warden and addiction recovery advocate Brian Buegler...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brian Buegler, warden at the Cullman County Detention Center for 27 years, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age...
Congressman Robert Aderholt files paperwork to seek re-election
HALEYVILLE, Ala. –Congressman Robert Aderholt, Republican from Haleyville, on Tuesday filed paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party to seek re-election to Alabama’s 4th Congressional...
Obituary: Martha Marcell Eddy
Martha Marcell Eddy, 89, of Logan, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing Home in Jasper.
Marcell was born on March...
Obituary: Brian Joseph Buegler
Brian Joseph Buegler, age 71, died peacefully at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born June 18, 1950,...
Obituary: Vidalina Vasquez
Funeral services for Vidalina Vasquez of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., January 9 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow...
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Kay Ivey qualifies for Gubernatorial race to seek reelection
Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for...
Start off the new year this January with a visit to ‘Glow Wild: An...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration on select evenings, on January 6 – 9 and...
Local band ‘Don’t Think Twice’ to play show at Cullman venue/restaurant Valley Tavern and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local band “Don’t Think Twice” will be appearing at Valley Tavern and Grille Friday, Jan. 21. Valley Tavern and Grille is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders down Fairview 37-32, Aggies topple Good Hope 64-59
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night but only one...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn wins at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium to take on area foe Cold Springs Tuesday night and both Bulldogs teams left with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats blow past Trojans in area opener 72-43, Lady Bearcats fall to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the first time of the new year, the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Muscle Shoals...
Obituary: Donald David Kimbrough, Sr.
Donald David Kimbrough, Sr., 79, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born September 22, 1942, in Huntsville, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Rosalie Dolores Campbell
A funeral mass for Rosalie Dolores Campbell will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman. Fr. Patrick...
Obituary: George Henry “Sonny” Seckfort
George Henry "Sonny" Seckfort peacefully passed away December 25, 2021 with his family by his side.
George was born in Cullman, Alabama to William and...
Arrests and incidents reported January 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘We live in a very, very special place’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, an agency devoted to preventing child abuse, had a busy 2021. With its Court-Appointed Special Advocate program...
Paused monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 disease available again
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of December 23, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had announced the temporary pause in allocations of some...
Cook Ministries offering many grief and recovery programs beginning in February 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cook Ministries is a Hanceville-based street ministry that was created by Karen Cook in 2016 after the death of her brother...
Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Frater completed her medical...
Holly Pond boasts clean financial audit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a clean financial audit report for the year 2020 (The 2021...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits varsity matchups with Priceville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Monday for to host their first varsity matchups of the new year...
Obituary: Asa Hulette Reid
A graveside service with military details for Asa Hulette Reid will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo,...
Obituary: Marlin Jack
Marlin Jack, age 90, of Tupelo, formerly of Bear Creek, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2021 at Diversicare of Tupelo.
He was born June 7,...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Baughman
Funeral service for Bobbie Jean Baughman, 85, of Cullman will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with...
Obituary: Robert David Hay
Robert David Hay, 78, of Arley, entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born...
Arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Brody Charles Walker Massey
Brody Charles Walker Massey, 15, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home.
Brody was born on March 6,...
She Reads: 2022 Recommended Reading List
CULLMAN, Ala. - Well, here we are, we have made it to the conclusion of 2021 and as we’re introduced to 2022, we might...
52 ODES TO JOY in 2022
Ode to AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS
My country ‘tis a sunny land of joy-giving heroines and heroes,
Like Don Ho, Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Allen Poe and Rudolph Valentino.
And,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins injunction against Biden attempts to mandate vaccines through Head...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Saturday that a federal court granted Alabama’s motion for an injunction against Biden’s order that seeks to require...
Obituary: Regina “Jeanie” Rose Hays
Regina “Jeanie” Rose Hays, 67, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on December 30, 2021. Jeanie was born to Alton William and Rosemary Schaefer...
Obituary: Christina Michelle Wasilewski Colvin
Christina Michelle Wasilewski Colvin, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born March 9, 1971 in Anderson,...
Obituary: Jack Lee Dixon
Jack Lee Dixon, 71, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday evening, December 31, 2021, at his home.
Jack was born on June 30, 1950 to...
SPORTS COLUMN: Looking back at some of the best games of 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 2021 featured more than a handful of thrilling high school sports matchups that had us all on the edge of our...
Wallace State’s 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K to take place Jan. 9-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be hosting their 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K 2022 from Jan. 9 -...
‘There are still lots of good folks out there’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope began in 2018 in Dodge City as a ministry to help single parents in need. Since then, it has...
Year-end review: The Cullman County Commission on Aging discuss the impact of Covid-19 protocol...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging director Stephanie Lawson spoke about the many events of the past year since the senior...
Year End Reports – Flourishing in 2021: Flourish of Cullman expands staff, services
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman Inc. is a nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to live, work, play and enjoy life with as...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Henderson
Patricia Ann Henderson, age 67, of Hanceville, passed away Wednesday night, December 29, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16,...
Obituary: Julia Marie Freyre
Julia Marie Freyre, age 57, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Julia was born May 5, 1964 in Alabama to...
Obituary: Sue Carol Hembree
A graveside service for Sue Carol Hembree, 74, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at Crossroads Cemetery. Family will receive friends from...
Year-end reports: Victim Services achieves goal of increased local services in 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2021, Victim Services of Cullman Inc. celebrated its 30th year of service to victims of crime, especially domestic violence, in...
COVID in Alabama: precautions, information to help stay up to date from the desk...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary “new normal.”...
Cullman County Commission approves American Rescue Plan Act Funds for temporary premium pay program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening recognized Phyllis Little who is retiring after 26 years with the Cullman County EMA....
Ring in 2022 with these Cullman-based events!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This weekend, 2021 will come to a close and Cullman is ready to see it out with a bang. With several...
Obituary: Danny Ray Boatright
Danny Ray Boatright, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 31, 1955, in...
Obituary: Harold Dean Jones, Sr.
A celebration of life service for Harold Dean Jones, Sr. of Cullman will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy to continue their LEAP Program in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy is holding a new six-week LEAP program beginning Thursday, January 6. The Leading Exceptionally Amazing People,...
The Link of Cullman County recognized as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link has been selected as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night. Birmingham Squadron is Birmingham’s new NBA G League team....
Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to assist crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to support organizations that assist victims of crime across Alabama.
The grants will enable...
Wallace State offering free training in Automation Technician, Computer Applications, Diesel Technology, Phlebotomy and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department, the Center for Career and Workforce Development and select programs on campus are teaming...
Obituary: Ishmael “Bo” Herbert Chambers
Ishmael "Bo" Herbert Chambers, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Bo was born December 1, 1930 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Donnie Lois Gardner
Funeral service for Donnie Lois Gardner, 80, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The interment...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls short against Priceville in Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium to compete in their Christmas Tournament Championship Game Wednesday...
Skating in the Park offering an exciting way to ring in the New Year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For those looking for a fun New Year’s activity and who enjoy gliding on ice, Skating in the Park in Huntsville...
Seasonal depression–Being neighborly could be the difference
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although for most, the holidays bring many fun events and family time, for others, they can be reminders of loss and...
Arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman EMA welcomes Tim Sartin as new director
CULLMAN, Al. - With the start of a new year comes a new chapter for the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency. With director Phyllis...
Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents...
Damaging winds and flooding possible in approaching weather system
CULLMAN, Ala. - All of north Alabama will see the threat of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday morning as a cold front moves...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors down Falkville 59-55, advance to Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- After defeating Hatton in the opening round of the West Point Christmas Tournament Monday night, the Warriors faced Falkville Tuesday night with...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Hanceville falls to Gardendale 80-69
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were home at Lane Horton Gymnasium to host Gardendale Tuesday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, the...
Obituary: Jeffery “Jeff” Smith Davis
Jeffery "Jeff" Smith Davis, age 74, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jeffery was born September 5, 1947 in...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Keese
Memorial service for Evelyn Louise Keese, age 70, of Vinemont, will be announced at a later time.Mrs. Keese passed away on Friday, December 24,...
Obituary: Eugene “Shorty” Nail
Eugene “Shorty” Nail, 86, died on December 23, 2021 at his home in Hanceville, Alabama.
He was born at Hanceville, Alabama on July 12, 1935 to...
APLICATIONS
Arrest report: Sept. 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Deborah, 62
negotiating a worthless...
