PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Baker sets school Decathlon record, locals compete at State...
HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Heptathlon and Decathlon officially wrapped up at Hoover High School Tuesday night after two days of competition...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball’s season ends at 34-22; Golf teams wrap up at respective national...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end on Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament after stringing together...
Guest Editorial: Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces report of April 2022 Grand...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its April 2022 term, the Grand Jury of Cullman County issued felony and misdemeanor indictments in 257 cases with a...
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville wreck leaves man injured
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - According to the Hanceville Police Department, around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, a motorcycle passed a sitting patrol vehicle at excess speeds...
Touch A Truck event brings families from all over the county to Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch A Truck, hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative, took place at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00...
Happy Homes hosts Annual Community Appreciation at Festhalle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Happy Homes Real Estate, with lifelong Cullman resident Wes Warren at the helm, hosted the citizens of Cullman to their yearly...
The Klein Building renovations to honor Klein family and history
CULLMAN, Ala. - The historic Klein Dairy building, previously a creamery and ice cream shop, was established in Cullman in 1948 by Charles Klein...
Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Cordes
Charles “Charlie” Cordes, age 91, of Bremen, passed away on May 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jasper, Alabama on June...
Obituary: Laura Elizabeth Baxter
Laura Elizabeth Baxter, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born December 6, 1992 to Mildred Gayle Wilson and Mackie...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Hudson
Jimmy Dale Hudson age 67 of Vinemont, AL. died Sunday May 15, 2022.
Jimmy was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Roger Leon Prestridge
Roger Leon Prestridge, 77 of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Florence, Alabama.
Roger was born on December 25, 1944 in...
Obituary: Joseph Lynn Copeland
Joseph Lynn Copeland, 81, of Arley, passed from this life May 16, 2022. He was born November 22, 1940. A private memorial service will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors ready to battle at State Tournament
OXFORD, Ala. – This season has been one to remember for the West Point Lady Warriors. They collected their eighth consecutive Cullman County Championship...
Cullman VFW plans active approach to Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the leadup to Memorial Day on May 30, Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 has a full slate of...
As infant formula shortage continues, Alabama pediatricians advise against diluting infant formula
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- News reports abound about the current shortage of infant formula facing families across the nation and in Alabama, due to supply...
Obituary: Carl “Skip” Davis
Carl "Skip" Davis, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born, September 23, 1956 to...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle School places 2nd in NASP Eastern Nationals & NASP IBO/3D Challenge;...
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Several local schools were busy at the NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville this weekend and they brought home a lot of...
Wallace State celebrates commencement for Class of 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s commencement in Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. Two ceremonies...
52 ODES TO JOY: SIMPLICITY POSITIVITY
When I get the urge to purge,
I first put on some music.
A little more punk and a little less dirge,
Then...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1933 and 1902
From the files of 1933:
Mrs. Charles R. Watson of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosa, to William Oscar Dunlap. The wedding will...
Obituary: Waymon Allen Daniel
Waymon Allen Daniel, 74 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his residence.
Waymon was born on May 18, 1947 in...
Obituary: Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood (Updated)
Obenia “Muddie” Lee Hood, 85, of West Jefferson, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care.Mrs. Hood is...
Obituary: Linda Rena Akin
A funeral service for Linda Rena Akin of Hanceville will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at Hanceville High School Gymnasium. The burial will...
HeavenLee Companion Aquamation offers alternative to flame cremation and burial for family pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amberly and Shane Lee opened HeavenLee Companion Aquamation in March of 2022 to give people a better option when faced with...
Cullman County seniors gather for some spring fun at the 2022 Senior Shindig Friday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its first Senior Shindig since the beginning of the pandemic on Friday morning at...
Trio of Cullman High School bands play to packed house for Spring Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band performed their annual Spring Concert on Thursday night at Cullman High School.
In a packed auditorium, the...
Lucas Rhodes: An amazing young man with a lemonade stand
CULLMAN. Ala. - “It’s amazing that all the people have come, I must say! I didn’t even know that the word would spread this...
Obituary: Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Shafer
Funeral service for Charles A. ‘Charlie’ Shafer, 88, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant...
Obituary: Carl ‘Ray’ Whaley
Funeral services for Carl “Ray” Whaley of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Vinemont Town Council decides to hold review of progress at Vinemont Village and Vinemont...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town council met on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to revoke the business license for Business Resource LLC DBA...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s free short-term training programs hosting new boot camps later this month, including...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department and the Center for Career and Workforce Development are preparing for their next round of training...
CCBOE announces May teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Here are...
Alabama poultry’s environmental excellence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poultry ranks as Alabama’s top-producing agricultural commodity. The industry continues to strive for environmental excellence each day while meeting the...
Cullman County Schools once again participating in Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 – July 12, hot meals will be provided at the following schools: Fairview,...
Obituary: Brenda Nelson Horn
Brenda Nelson Horn died on May 9, 2022 in Cullman, Alabama. She was 79. Brenda was an amazing person who lived life to the...
Obituary: Donald Leroy Staudt
Donald Leroy Staudt, 76 of Priceville, entered into rest on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at his home.
Donald was born on July 28, 1945 in...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to State Tournament with 4-3 win over...
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the West Point Lady Warriors are headed to the State Tournament. West Point arrived...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Two arrested in separate incidents of possession of drug paraphernalia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Cullman man for multiple outstanding warrants on Tuesday, May 3.
Andrew Halik, 34, of Cullman...
Cullman County Student of the Year Peyton Trotter on influence, inspiration and her future...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With one glance at Peyton Trotter’s resume it’s easy to tell that the Fairview High School senior is an overachiever. With...
Touch a Truck event coming to Cullman County Fairgrounds May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch a Truck is a free event hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative where businesses, local first responders and other organizations bring...
Flourish of Cullman participants celebrate graduation from eight-week cooking class with Party Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - Clients from Flourish of Cullman participated in a Cooking Class at Childhaven for the last eight weeks, learning different cooking skills...
Holly Pond High School, 5th and 6th grade bands to perform at Pops in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pops in the Park is a spring concert and community event hosted at Governor’s Park brought to the town of...
Obituary: Grover Richardson Blaylock
Grover Richardson Blaylock, age 61, passed away on May 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Grover was born in Birmingham, Alabama,...
Obituary: Paul Keith “Bo” Echols
Paul Keith "Bo" Echols, age 57, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, May 9, 2022. Paul was born June 16, 1964. God has...
Alabama’s booming catfish industry ranked #2 in U.S.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Alabama has a reputation for cooking and serving delicious food. Barbecue, coleslaw and fried chicken are all southern staples. In the summer,...
Wallace State student Justin Self named Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student Justin Self has been named the Federal Work Study of the Year.
Self, 25, is a general studies major...
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to North Regional Finals, Britton’s walk-off lifts Cullman...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cullman Lady Bearcats and Lady Warriors of West Point were back on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in...
Deadlines near to apply to Wallace State health science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Deadlines are quickly approaching for students wishing to apply to most health science programs at Wallace State Community College for fall...
Wallace State hosts inaugural Cullman County Drone Race Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh grades took part in the first Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State on Friday in an...
83rd Annual Cullman Strawberry Festival has record number of attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 7 was packed with people looking to buy farm fresh strawberries and enjoy the...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman splits opening matchups, Good Hope, Holly Pond eliminated
FLORENCE, Ala. – Three Cullman County squads were on the field at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Tuesday to compete in this year’s North...
Wallace State’s students earn record gold medals at state SkillsUSA competition, win 50 medals...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students set a school record recently by winning 33 gold medals at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State...
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...
APLICATIONS
City of Good Hope to host luau-themed Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Get your hula skirts ready! The City of Good Hope will host an Aloha-themed Back to School Bash this year...
