Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned...
Freedom Celebration lights up the night in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - During the evening of Independence Day, crowds filled Randall Shedd Fairview Town Park as the town’s First Baptist Church hosted its 18th...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible...
UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have...
Locals fill Addison for annual 4th of July Celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – After Thursday morning’s parade and a chance to cool off, locals and visitors sat down in the cool shade at Alexander...
6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman’s most famous tourist destinations
CULLMAN, Ala. - In
celebration of the achievements of the businesses and venues that have
helped make Cullman County a more popular tourist destination,...
Search called off until Saturday for 26-year-old missing Troy woman; Decatur man jailed for...
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers, multiple law enforcement agencies, and search and rescue agencies will resume their search for a missing...
Obituary: Avon Harold Tubbs (updated)
Avon Harold Tubbs, 95 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Tubbs was a business owner here in...
Obituary: Donald Paul “Donnie” Logsdon
Donald Paul "Donnie" Logsdon, 54 of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional. Donnie was born on July 6,...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Powe
Mary Elizabeth Powe was born on July 10, 1925 and passed away on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Obituary: Noel Richard Harris
Funeral service for Noel Richard Harris, age 60, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Linda Gail Fike
Linda Gail Fike, 62, of Double Springs, entered into rest on July 4, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.Mrs. Fike was born on February 7, 1957,...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and...
Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks
SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith
Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks
and Music Festival.
The...
Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake; Crane Hill Chief describes initial response...
SMITH LAKE/CRANE
HILL, Ala. – On Friday, the search continued for a boat passenger missing since
a two boat collision on Smith Lake Thursday evening. The incident,...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama...
Mystery deepens around Cullman Casting accident as contractors fail to appear for meetings with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two days after an
underage worker died in a fall from the roof of Cullman Casting, the primary
roofing contractor still cannot name...
Locals pack Heritage Park for annual Cullman Fireworks Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s Cullman Fireworks Festival is in the books and things got underway
at Heritage Park at 5 p.m. when families poured on...
Obituary: Billy Ray Pitts (awaiting update)
Services for Mr. Billy Ray Pitts 80, of Hanceville will be announced later by the funeral home. Mr. Pitts died Thursday, July 4, 2019...
Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of...
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist
Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday night.
New pastor...
Holly Pond community sending local team to World Series
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's 12-and-under baseball team is heading to the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series in Southaven, Mississippi. The Broncos qualified...
Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals overall at national...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National...
Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected
this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
possible, mainly during the afternoon and early...
Cullman courts are going to the dogs!
Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon
MONTGOMERY
- Alabama’s courts are going to...
CrossFit Cullman’s 3rd annual 4th of July Throwdown coming up this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Fourth of July is on the horizon but after your holiday plans are complete, you’ll have a chance to...
Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County Phyllis Hain reflect on...
CULLMAN,
Ala. – Ms. Senior Alabama Donna Harris and Ms. Senior Cullman County
Phyllis Hain are representing not only our amazing senior community but...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency...
Obituary: Dobie Pope (updated)
Dobie Pope was born on July 21, 1928 and passed away on July 3, 2019. Dovie Pope, 90 of Hanceville, passed away at her...
Obituary: Nora Phillips
Mrs. Nora Lea Phillips, 72, of Cullman passed away on
Tuesday, July 2, 2019. No services are
planned at this time.
Obituary: Frank Edward Moore
Funeral Service for Frank Edward Moore, age 74, of Holly Pond,
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Robert Hodge
Robert Franklin "Doug" Hodge, age 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving...
Obituary: Mary Hoffman
Funeral services for Mary Cook Hoffman, 71, of Vinemont are
Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Aldridge and Rev.
Larry...
Obituary: Betty Stringer
Funeral Service for Betty Sue Stringer, age 79, of
Hartselle, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage
Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Melvin Sams
Funeral Service for Melvin Sams, age 82, of Cullman, will be
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with
Dudly...
Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer
Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight year; 48 WSCC...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National...
Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ a near-perfect summer movie; Griffin’s score: 9/10
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is once again directed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna II and Erik Sommers and of course...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4...
SWIMMING: Tritons knock off Scottsboro at home
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The Tritons were back home to host Scottsboro Tuesday night and Cullman was
able to pull away with the win after the boys...
Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever Faith, Family,...
Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks show...
Obituary: Claude Edward Godwin
Claude Edward Godwin, Jr., 80, of Oneonta, AL., was born on June 13, 1959 and died on June 28, 2019. Preceding him in death...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Betty Rider
Funeral service for Betty Rider, 77, of Hanceville will be 4
p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. We will have a
burial...
Obituary: Anne DeLellis Dimond
Anne DeLellis Dimond, 70, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, died July 1, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital in
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.
Miss Dimond is survived by...
Obituary: Dr. Jack C. Avery
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2019 at Lemley Funeral Home for Dr. Jack C. Avery born on January 31,...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing...
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in...
Inaugural Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday yielded a good turnout for the first Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Ride at the Southern Wal-Mart located on Olive Street....
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Pet of the Week: Help Remmy find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay informed us that Peanut, a recent Pet of the Week, has been adopted; and...
Baileyton Council adding new security measures for community
BAILEYTON, Ala – The Baileyton Town Council considered
adding security cameras to the town’s facilities to help reduce theft,
vandalism and drug use. Harold Nelson, owner...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
Buckle up and drive alert
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled...
🚨Smith Lake Park Traffic Information🚨
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park...
Obituary: Gregary Joe Minor (awaiting update)
Gregary Joe Minor was born on October 12, 1973 and passed away on July 1, 2019.
Obituary: Aline Edna Trimble
Mrs. Aline Edna Trimble of Cullman, Alabama passes away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born November 28, 1919 to John Jacob and Pauline...
Obituary: Kenneth VanKeuren
Kenneth VanKeuren passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 23, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to Harold...
Obituary: Clyde L. Glasscox
Clyde L. Glasscox, 82, of the Spoonhandle Community passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 29th, 2019. Preceding him in death were his...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Vetra Olene Calvert
Vetra Olene Calvert of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1934 to Burton and Alma...
Obituary: James “Squab” Miller
James “Squab” Miller, age 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: Louise Copeland
Funeral Services for Louise Copeland, 78 of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverends Phillip Wigley and...
Obituary: Wilson “Tony” McAlpin
Funeral services for Mr. Wilson “Tony” McAlpin, 73 of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety...
Distinguished Young Women awards Class of 2020 candidates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to...
Obituary: Magoline Ray (updated)
Magoline Carolyn Blackmon Ray of Vinemont passed away June 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born January 27, 1926 in Cullman...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make...
Billy Bob’s Stories and Stuff: When our cars only had two-sixty air conditioning
I have a serious problem. Well, serious might be an overstatement, but it is as least an uncomfortable situation. I live in the deep-south,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Jefferson County
Jefferson County
"Happy Together,” a pop hit of the late 1960s, which is when I first got to know Jefferson County, Alabama, is how I...
Files from Yesteryear: 1972, 1928
From The Files Of 1972
Hinkle Reunion
Attending the annual Hinkle family reunion, at Rickwood Caverns, on Sunday were: Coleman and Edna Sanford, Jack R. And...
Obituary: Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Randall Barnes (updated)
Services for Mr. Randall Louis Barnes, 61, of Battleground are 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Danny Shockley and...
Obituary: Gene Talamadge McDonald
Funeral Service for Gene Talamadge McDonald, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Gail Hogan
Gail Hogan, 70 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Gail was born...
Obituary: Linda Kay Hill
Linda Kay Hill, 69 formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born on...
Obituary: Willie “Dee” Bradford
Funeral Services for Willie “Dee” Bradford, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Bradford...
Obituary: Terry James Johnson
Terry James Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 30, 1962, to the late James and...
Obituary: Marcia Hagen Bliss
Funeral Service for
Marcia Hagen Bliss, age 78, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m.on Monday, July
1, 2019, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...
Obituary: Wilbur Loyd Campbell
Funeral services for
Wilbur Loyd Campbell, 84, of Cullman are Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, with...
Obituary: James Byron Hutchens
James Byron Hutchens, age 98 of Cullman, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wilhite (Lee); sons: Phil Hutchens...
Obituary: Orville Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Orville Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Francis Eugene Howell Veal
Funeral services for Francis Eugene Howell Veal, 88, of Baileyton are Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Donnie Cason...
Obituary: Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter
Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter, 72, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23,...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott of Bremen passed away June 26, 2019 at the age of 49. He was born June 3, 1970 to Robert Eugene...
Be safe on Smith Lake this Fourth of July holiday
SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of...
Local Artist Spotlight: Joyce Hyde
CULLMAN, Ala. - Joyce Hyde has always been interested in the arts. So much so that she made a career of it as a...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum Presents ‘Alabama Art: Inside Out’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, announces a new exhibition on loan from Troy University, “Alabama...
CHS Class of ’54 celebrates 65th Reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. –The Cullman High School Class of 1954 met for lunch at Stone Bridge Farms Thursday to celebrate their 65th high school reunion....
Students explore other opportunities for enrolling in Health Science programs this fall at Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — About two dozen students met with advisors from seven different Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College to possibly find...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville selects architect for proposed senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council selected an architect for the proposed senior center at Thursday’s meeting. The council hopes to be awarded a Community...
APLICATIONS
4 charged after reports of shooting in Logan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four people are in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after a shooting late Sunday night.
A media release from the...
