Obituary: Larry E. Smith
Larry E. Smith, age 75, of Pelham, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Larry was born March 28, 1947.
He is survived by...
Obituary: Madge Teague
Madge Teague, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Mary was born April 18, 1930 in Cuba, Alabama to...
Obituary: Harriet Harden
Funeral service for Harriet Harden, age 57, of Chelsea, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Connie Sue Shadix Smith
Funeral service for Connie Sue Shadix Smith, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Judy Rose Whatley
Funeral service for Judy Rose Whatley, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wilma Gail Coursey (Updated)
A graveside service for Wilma Gail Coursey, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2022 at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery. ...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Lynn 6-2 on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lady Bears from Lynn in their final regular season home game Thursday night, and it ended well for...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tennis teams begin ACCC Tournament Friday; softball & baseball teams play series...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s tennis teams were undefeated during regular-season conference matches.
They’ll look to remain perfect against ACCC foes, beginning Friday in the...
Cullman Tree Commission purchases 50 trees to honor former chairman Everett Wier
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission convened on Tuesday morning at City Hall for its bimonthly meeting. Joining commission members Michael...
CCSO make multiple arrests countywide April 14-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained diligent with multiple drug-related arrests, as well as grand jury indictments this week.
On Thursday, April...
Cullman Parks, Rec and Sports Tourism celebrating Earth Day at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) will be hosting its second Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 22 from 4:00...
West Point Town Council hears LED Capital proposal to change West Point ballpark lights...
WEST POINT, Ala. – On Monday evening, the West Point Town Council heard Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital propose changing the...
Vinemont council holds business license hearing for Vinemont Estates
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VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Town Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday, for the purpose of a business license hearing for...
Obituary: Marvelene Patrisia Sandlin
A graveside service for Marvelene Patrisia Sandlin will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Charles York will...
Cullman County Commission proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation included, “April was first declared...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Research shows mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human...
West Point High Quiz Bowl team to compete in 2022 National Championship Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High Quiz Bowl team is preparing to represent their school in a 108-team national competition—The National Academic...
Obituary: Geraldine Jarrett King
Geraldine Jarrett King, age 79, of Hartselle, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 14, 1942, to...
Obituary: Jerry David Cummings
Jerry David Cummings, age 71, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2021, at his residence.
Jerry was born on October 6, 1950 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Joy Bradford Johnson
Joy Bradford Johnson, age 86, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1935...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman slides past Etowah 10-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After falling to West Point in a tight shootout Monday, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday to host Etowah. Cullman bounced back...
Berlin Town Council eyes additional growth
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took an early look at a proposed new subdivision and continued work on its...
CMS Bearcat Cafe open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School cafeteria recently received a major cafe-style upgrade. The renovation was designed to update the seating in the...
Arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Local teams ready to hit the road for round 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season wrapping up, the playoffs are upon us once again and we have eight local squads preparing to...
2022 Strawberry Festival Pageant to be held on April 23
CULLMAN, Ala - The Strawberry Festival Pageant will be held on April 23 at Desperation Church’s Cullman Campus located at 510 5th St SW....
Friends of the Library to host Author’s Night on April 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Author’s Night on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. -...
Patterson forged new career in welding through Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Melanie Patterson’s career and educational pathways have followed a winding road that has led to journalism, anthropology and finally, welding.
A 1992...
Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates gain new volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) gained four new volunteers this month. Kay Marshall, AJ Kinney, Phyllis Gresham and Toni...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point secures 4th straight County Championship with 10-0 win over Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – After a rainy weekend canceled games Saturday, this year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament resumed Monday night and the West Point...
Obituary: Mildred ‘Ruth’ Thomas Gross
Mildred ‘Ruth’ Thomas Gross, 79, from Arab, Alabama, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, surrounded by...
Obituary: Anthony Gerald Dipasquale
Anthony Gerald Dipasquale, age 56, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Cottage of the Shoals.
Anthony was born on January 2, 1966...
Obituary: Robert Lee Sartin
Robert Lee Sartin, age 76, of Bear Creek, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on September 9, 1945 in...
Mayor Jacobs recognizes The Coterie’s 100th anniversary
Cullman, Ala. – “On Tuesday afternoon, a number of young matrons met at the home of Mrs. M.H. Killingsworth for the purpose of organizing...
Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre to present Spring Showcase April 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Showcase on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in...
Arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Camp Cullman: summer activities for younger residents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for Camp Cullman is currently underway through the Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism.
Camp Cullman is a summer day camp...
Local author Connie Pearson will be releasing book ‘100 Things to do in Huntsville...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Local writer Connie Pearson will be celebrating the release of her new book “100 Things to do in Huntsville and North...
Cullman Caring for Kids hosts Day of Hope event at Heritage Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the community gathered at Heritage Park at noon on Wednesday to honor the 35 children whose lives were lost...
Guest Editorial: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
l. His death was certain
A. Joseph of Arimathaea came to Pilate the Governor after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and requested the privilege of...
52 ODES TO JOY: BEGIN AGAIN & AGAIN
ODE TO REINVENTING
Any given day can be a time to start over,
It just takes hard work, luck and good intention.
So,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files 0f 1936 and 1950
From the files of 1936:
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars...
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...
APLICATIONS
Cullman Regional announces ‘Name the Robot Contest’ winners
The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger,...
