Wallace State’s Business Department launching new degree options in Banking & Finance and Logistics...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Business Department is launching two new degree options during the fall 2021 semester: Banking and Finance and...
Arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CST places 2nd at ARPA State Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Sound Mountain Park in Albertville last weekend to compete at this year’s Alabama Recreation &...
Wallace State clears past balances for students from previous semesters to ease pandemic burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has cleared the balances of 644 students with outstanding accounts from previous semesters, forgiving more than $585,800 in student...
Liberty Learning Foundation to launch new high school programs at CHS this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning fall 2021, Cullman will be embarking on a mission in preparing students to be life, career, and citizen ready. The...
Cullman Regional to host nurse recruitment event August 7 at Karma’s Coffeehouse
Cullman, Ala. — Nurses and nursing students are invited to join Cullman Regional for a Nurse Recruitment Event on Saturday, August 7 from 8...
CATA Principal Billy Troutman named state Career Tech Administrator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Association for Career Technical Education on Monday named Cullman Area Technology Academy Principal Billy Troutman its 2021 Administrator of...
Obituary: Edna M. Cole
A visitation for Edna M. Cole, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell
Funeral services for Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell, 73, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: Huey Wilson Garrison
Huey Wilson Garrison, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Garrison was born on June...
Obituary: Evalene L. Price
Evalene L. Price, 97, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 24, 2021 at Falkville Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Price was born on...
Obituary: Sara Ann Higginbotham
Funeral services for Sara Ann Higginbotham, 64, of Baileyton will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr., 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘From gold arches to gold medals’: Hartselle’s Quanesha Burks’ amazing journey to the Olympics
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- The Olympics is an amazing event full of some of the world's most elite athletes who will do whatever it takes...
In Alabama, conservation Is for the birds
WASHINGTON D.C. - Whether called the Yellowhammer State or the Cotton State, an abundance of birds call the state of Alabama home. “Yellowhammer” in...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint...
Obituary: Sara Gasser Bedard
Sara Gasser Bedard was a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away on July 24, 2021 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s...
Obituary: Ray Cook, Jr.
Funeral service for Ray Cook, Jr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Travis Sanford
Travis Sanford passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, May 25, 1948 in Alabama to Thomas Jefferson...
Books to battalions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brett Patterson was recently sworn in and will leave for Marine boot camp on Aug. 9. Patterson is a 2020 graduate...
The Policies of Starting Over – Putting your best foot forward
When in the process of moving forward in life, do you ever find yourself gravitating toward what you ran from in the first place?...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021—The Funny Papers Birthday Party
We’ll see ya in the funny papers collection of the National Museum of American History for our next fun, birthday party. Located on Constitution...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth...
9 local schools earn 2020-21 AHSAA Sportsmanship Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools were recognized at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon in Montgomery Friday and nine local schools...
Cullman’s White Willow becomes first-time winner of ‘Best in Bama’ award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman-based businesses, White Willow and Karma’s Coffeehouse, are recipients of this year’s Alabama Magazine’s “Best in Bama” awards.
White Willow owner...
Prospective students visit Wallace State’s Applied Technologies programs during Open House
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A rainy night did not deter prospective students from attending Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Open House earlier this week.
Jake Smith, a...
Hanceville City Council discusses preparations for upcoming music events, solutions for noise complaints
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville grew a bit as a result of Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council voted to accept 19.52...
Hanceville City Council officially names donated land
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A generous donation of 19.52 acres of land to the City of Hanceville has recently been established by the city council...
Obituary: Horace “Bud” Calvin Oden
Funeral Service for Horace "Bud" Calvin Oden , age 73, of Falkville, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Cullman...
Obituary: Tommy Garfield Cofer
Mr. Tommy Garfield Cofer, 83, of Cullman passed from this life Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert on...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hailstorms and widespread...
Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders: Bobby’s Restaurant rules the roost
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Soil and Water Conservation District holds children’s presentation at Guy Hunt Library and Museum
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Soil and Water Conservation District on Thursday made a presentation for the children of Guy Hunt Library and Museum...
Princess Lillie
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving,...
Tyson now faces nine lawsuits over 2019 Hanceville plant spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over two years have passed since a June 6, 2019, spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville...
Obituary: Elizabeth Howard
Funeral Service for Elizabeth Howard, age 85, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: James Anthony “Tony” England
James Anthony “Tony” England, age 56 of Cherokee, AL passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. England was born on March 4,...
Obituary: Lola Jane Salter
Lola Jane Salter, 87, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on July 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Salter was...
Obituary: Jacob Ryan Roberts
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jacob Ryan Roberts, 43, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Roberts family.
Jacob...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
She Reads: ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ by Ruth Ware
Last week, I wrote about how I had greatly enjoyed Ruth Ware’s work on, “Into A Dark, Dark Wood” and this week, I have...
Hiding behind a screen – the negative impact of social media
When will I ever learn? I know better, but it’s so hard to fight the urge. I’m talking primarily about indulging in the horrible...
Cullman Florist visits essential workers for Make Someone Smile Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone...
Appeals Court rejects sentence in Meeks homicide conviction
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Alabama appellate court, in a preliminary statement, upheld the conviction of Brad Meeks, 30, of Bremen, on the charge of...
Cullman County Commission invites Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson to speak about inclusion of Colony...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission welcomed Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson to their meeting Tuesday evening to speak about the Colony Town Cemetery’s...
Obituary: Mia Paige Hunt
Mia Paige Hunt, age 56, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at UAB. She was born November 2, 1964, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Teddy Russell Carter
Teddy Russell Carter, 64, of Centreville entered into rest on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Bibb Medical Center.
Mr. Carter was born on March 28,...
Obituary: Irene Fruendt
Irene Fruendt, 80, of Haleyville met her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Huntsville surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Fruendt was...
Obituary: McKenna Grace Sharpton
McKenna Grace Sharpton of Logan, Alabama passed away July 19, 2021 at the age of 20. She was born May 17, 2001 in Cullman...
Veteran Memorial: Alex J. Dillashaw
Alex J. Dillashaw was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Cullman County and lived in Garden City. His parents were Alec Monroe and Lethia Eugenia...
Vote ALEA for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The race is on for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to win this year’s American Association of State Troopers’ annual “America’s...
WSCC women’s basketball players Payton Golden & Tatyanna Davis, assistant coach Hannah Nichols selected...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s rising women’s basketball’s sophomores Payton Golden and Tatyanna Davis and Lady Lions’ assistant coach Hannah Nichols have...
Arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Biden administration drops Critical Race Theory from education program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall said the Biden administration decision to back away from mandating Critical Race Theory in a public school history grant...
4 CSA swimmers compete at Southeastern Long Course Championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of this year’s Cullman Swim Association team were in Nashville last weekend to compete at the 2021 Southeastern Long...
North Boys’ and Girls’ All-Star Teams sweep AHSAA All-Star Tennis Competition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The North boys and the North girls each posted 7-2 victories Tuesday at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park Tennis Complex to win the...
Preventing the ‘summer slide’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City School students received a reading boost this summer, as West Elementary School hosted its second annual literacy camp in...
Cullman County Commission purchases new warning light system for Highway 69 intersection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Those traveling through Bug Tussle on Highway 69 will soon notice new warning lights installed in an effort by the Cullman...
Curt’s Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. – For over 30 years, concerned Cullman area citizens worked to make Christmas better for needy children and their families through a...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Scott
Sandra Jean Scott, 78, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on July 19, 2021. She...
Obituary: Grady Lee Bartlett
Grady Lee Bartlett of Vinemont, Alabama passed away July 18, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born August 7, 1939 in Cullman,...
Flanigan pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2016 drug death
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Anthony Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the 2016 drug-related death of Leslie Clements....
Arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community Luncheon welcomes speakers from the Cullman Legislative Delegation Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon kicked off Thursday, July 15 at Stone Bridge Farms with Interim President Peggy Smith recognizing...
DB Technologies holds grand opening at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among...
Cullman City Council takes next step toward Main Ave. repaving
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a contract with CDG Engineers and Associates for construction engineering and inspection services...
Obituary: Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson
Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at CRMC, at the age of 81. She was born on...
Obituary: Myrtis Marie Widner
Myrtis Marie Widner, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Myrtis was born September 5, 1924 to Buster and...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron
Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron), 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Ron was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 1942. He...
Obituary: David Lee Collins
Memorial service for David Lee Collins, 61 is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Steven Delane Mann
Funeral service for Steven Delane Mann, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Primary School not accepting out-of-district students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School has made an announcement that they will not be admitting any out of district student for the...
Local schools gather for Cullman County Media Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches...
TikTok contest promotes COVID-19 vaccinations before school starts
(Photo from ADPH)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can protect you, your family and community, and help end the pandemic. To promote vaccination,...
Camelot Books offers unique local options for comic books and literature
CULLMAN, Ala. - While many are probably familiar with the bookstore that resides on the corner of 207 3rd St SW, what may yet...
Obituary: Donald Howard Walker
Donald Howard Walker, 90, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 16, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on October...
Obituary: Nancy Marie Davis Imlay
Nancy Marie Davis Imlay of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 65. She was born May 12, 1956...
Veteran Memorial: Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces 30th annual Golf Extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Regional Foundation announces the 30th Annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza scheduled for Monday, September 13 at TP Country...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: ‘The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party’
This week, we’re in San Francisco at a luxurious, Victorian residence located at 2640 Steiner St. for “The Nanu-Nanu Birthday Party.” This was the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles...
Obituary: Horris C. Hudgins
Funeral service for Horris C. Hudgins, 97, of Hartselle, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 19th, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Gail B. Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Gail B. Kretzschmar, 63, of Arab will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Ronald Howard Motes
Graveside services for Ronald Howard Motes, 74, of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Motes...
From Books to Battalions
Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining...
Happy Birthday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Quick had a birthday wish that did not involve getting any gifts, but giving them instead. Thanks to her idea...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for...
Daytrippin’ – Snead’s Farmhouse
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job....
Obituary: Mary Lee Drake
Mary Lee Drake, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June...
Obituary: Lisa McNulty
Lisa McNulty, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Lisa was a servant of Christ who dedicated her...
Obituary: James Edmund MacCrory, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for James Edmund MacCrory, Jr., 68, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr....
Rock the South announces traffic plan approved by the Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions...
Veteran Memorial: Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with...
She Reads: Into A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
“I am running. I am running through moonlit woods, with branches ripping at my clothes and my feet catching in the snow-bowed bracken.” With...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum was born April 28, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were W. M. and Etta Mae (Thornton) Quattlebaum of...
Guy Hunt Library and Museum in full swing for the summer
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children...
APLICATIONS
Notes from Dodge City Town Council Meeting, May 12
DODGE CITY - A regular Dodge City Town Council meeting was held on Thursday night at the Dodge City Town Hall at 6 p.m....
