Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,”...
Obituary: Shaunda Lanette Billiot
Shaunda Lanette Billiot, age 38 of Joppa, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born Saturday, December 28, 1985,...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term.
Gentry addressed media and spectators...
Pet of the week: The talented Mr. Higgins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Higgins is a shepherd mix who is approximately 1 year old. This young boy is an unassuming and remarkable fellow,...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...
Obituary: Susan Marie Evans
Susan Marie Evans, age 61, from Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A
funeral service for her will be at Missionary Grove Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024,
at 2p.m. Visitation will be held from noon -2 p.m. with interment following at Missionary Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Susan was born to Billy Joe Gable Sr. and Gladys Marie Baker Gable.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Evans; daughter, Brandy Wilson.
She is survived by her parents; brothers, Billy Gable Jr. (Jackie), Ricky Gable; sister, Darlene
Pachik (Steve); grandchild, Aubrey Speegle; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and
friends,
Susan was a very caring person, always giving and thinking of other people. She will be dearly
missed by those who knew and loved her.
Obituary: Audra Danielle ‘Danni’ Johnson
Audra Dannielle 'Danni' Johnson, age 50, from Cullman, passed too soon from this life on
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Danni was born to Alva L. Dubberly and Paula Humphries Dubberly in Jasper,
Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her father, her grandparents, and aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, George Johnson, Jr.; and her mother, Paula Dubberly.
Danni was a faithful member of the Bread of Life Church, and she loved her church family as
much as they loved her. She was very talented and liked to spend her free time cross stitching
and baking cakes, especially wedding cakes. She was a CNA and put her heart and soul into her
job. She adored her elderly patients and even bought things they needed with her own money.
She cared for all people and loved animals. She was a shining light to everyone who knew her.
Obituary: Dorothy Dean Mays
Funeral services for Dorothy Dean Mays, 84, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. Family will receive...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.
Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony...
Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals:...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...
Obituary: Douglas McArthur Hagood
Douglas McArthur Hagood, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Johnnie Hagood; his daughter...
Obituary: Sherrie G. Allison
Sherrie G Allison, age 84, formerly from Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama.
Born August 8, 1939, as Sherrie...
Obituary: Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl
A Celebration of Life with military honors Service for Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl, is Friday, August 2, 2024, at 3 p.m., at Cullman...
GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition
PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris...
Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a...
FAITH: ‘No matter what season of life you are in, God is there’: Vinemont’s...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, Vinemont senior Ashton Kelley talks about her relationship with God and how she has seen it continue to...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Louise Powell
Mrs. Dale Louise Powell, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She...
Obituary: Janice Graham Tucker
Janice Graham Tucker, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Ruby A. White
Ruby A. Denney White, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Ms. White was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Andrew Joseph Hoenig
Funeral Service for Andrew Joseph Hoenig, age 74, of Athens, is Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Worship InStyle Camp returns Aug. 3 at Smith Lake Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Baptist Church and Redeeming Grace Church are joining forces to host the annual Worship InStyle Camp at Smith Lake...
Obituary: Dexter Scott
Funeral services for Dexter Scott, 67, of Dora, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Burial will...
Obituary: Teresa Myers Barnett
Teresa Myers Barnett, age 71, of Crane Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...
Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use...
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Brandon
Barbara Joan Brandon, age 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Mrs. Brandon is preceded in death by her husband of...
Obituary: Jonathan Shane Phillips
Jonathan Shane Phillips, age 37, of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on April 9,...
Obituary: Angus Plez Grace Sr.
Angus Plez Grace Sr., age 84 of Cullman, Alabama (formerly of Plant City, Florida) went to be with Jesus on July 26, 2024. He...
Obituary: Rickey Lee Laseter
Funeral Service for Rickey Lee Laseter, age 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday July 31, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Cullman’s Juliana Brannon earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Juliana Brannon of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brannon, a freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in communicative disorders, received $1,000 to use toward...
Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through...
Lee, Team USA excel in qualifications at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Sunisa Lee and Team USA kicked off the Paris Olympic Games Sunday morning at team qualifications, finishing on top of the leaderboard to...
Cullman Swim Team places 3rd at ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed third at this weekend's ARPA State Championship Swim Meet. 83 swimmers strongly represented Cullman and earned top...
COLUMN: Arguments
One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Happier Life’ by Kristy Woodson Harvey
“A Happier Life” is narrated by two family members. In present day, Keaton Smith starts her story about her boyfriend and career woes in New...
Op-Ed: The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to fulfill its...
Published without edits
The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to fulfill its promise and deliver medical cannabis to the patients...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulysess Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things...
From serving to selling and everything in between
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bill Fisher spent 25 years and one month in law enforcement before retiring in September 2023.
Bill (called Mr. Bill by many)...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update...
By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday...
Hanceville council schedules public hearing considering tattoo studios
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the last meeting of the Hanceville City Council on July 11, the council tabled discussions on updating the City’s current...
St. Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting...
Obituary: Timothy L. Holmes
Timothy L Holmes, age 38 of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1985, to Keith (Kelly)...
Obituary: Chester Delaune
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Chester L. “Chet” Delaune on July 25th, 2024, at his...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s...
FAITH: ‘God has given me the opportunity to shine His glory, and live for...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Patton Fell is preparing to start her junior in August and in this interview, she discussed some of...
City announces completion of RR crossing safety upgrade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Wednesday, July 24, announced the completion of a major safety upgrade at the Arnold Street Southeast...
Pet of the week: Bow (wow) down to King Arthur!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arthur is German Shepherd who is approximately 2 years old.
This kingly shepherd is low to medium energy. He is beautiful inside,...
Obituary: Frances Ruth Jackson
Frances Ruth Jackson, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
A visitation for Frances will be held Saturday, July 27,...
Obituary: William Henry Clark
Funeral services for William Henry Clark, 93, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, July 27th at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Obituary: James “Jim” Michael Israel
James "Jim" Michael Israel, age 56, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham. He was...
Obituary: Glen C. Roberts
Funeral Services for Mr. Glen C. Roberts Jr, age 80 of Hanceville, will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Bowman’s Chapel Methodist...
Obituary: Barbara Joyce Lee
Funeral services for Barbara Joyce Lee will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cullman
Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. -...
Obituary: Mayme Louise Tweed
Mayme "Louise" Tweed, age 87, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence.
Louise was born in Shelton Laurel, North...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community Development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of...
Hillside Ninety-One hosting family friendly Summer Vendor Market Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hillside Ninety-One is set to host its Summer Vendor Market on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Located at...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart and mind to’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years...
New school year: Open house info
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following...
Obituary: Steven Roy Cupp
Steven Roy Cupp, 74, of Cullman was preceded in death by parents Earnest Roy Cupp, Jr. and Alesia Chandler Cupp. Sister Karen Cupp Klugh...
Obituary: Billy Olan Rucks
Funeral services for Billy Olan Rucks, 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. July 26th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Sister Emilie Schmitt, O.S.B
CULLMAN—Sister Emilie Schmitt O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died peacefully at the monastery on July 22, 2024 at...
Obituary: Raymond W. Schaffer
Funeral Service for Raymond W. Schaffer, age 94 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne West
Charles Dewayne West, age 52, of Vinemont, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence. There are no services planned...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Dive Team wins ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team was in Opelika for the ARPA State Diving Championship Wednesday and they toppled Madison and Boaz to...
Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston
“The First Lie Wins” is a thrilling mystery. Evie Porter seems to be a typical Southern woman living the dream in Louisiana. She and her boyfriend,...
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park & fire station...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered...
City of Good Hope adopts new building codes, talks Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...
COLUMN: Nudity, noise and dangerous toys
I have been yelling like a…well, a grumpy grandfather. It’s embarrassing really – yelling for quiet. But it’s necessary when you have a houseful...
6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian...
The Link of Cullman County hosts Rockin’ Good Grocery Giveaway
CULLMAN, Ala, - On Saturday, July 20, The Link of Cullman County partnered with Greater Good Music to host its annual Rockin’ Good Grocery...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend.
The Cullman Police Department handled things...
COLUMN: Tips for deer season prep from local hunter Nick Rice
October will be here before we know it, and we all know what that means, bow season opener. July is a great time to...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of historic church for future Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a significant move to enhance the cultural and performing arts landscape of Cullman, the Cullman City Council on Monday, July...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Angela Leighann Johns
Angela Leighann Allcorn Johns, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, at the age of 58. Mrs. Johns was...
Obituary: Bonnie Regina Benefield
Bonnie Regina Moore Benefield, 65, passed away on July 17, 2024 at home. She was born in Huntsville, AL to Raymond and Virginia Moore....
APTAT on the Road stops in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) on the Road made a stop at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Thielann Wagner Johnson
Memorial Service for Thielann Wagner Johnson, age 95, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Vinemont First Baptist...
Obituary: Donald Stuart Ault
Celebration of Life visitation for Donald Stuart Ault, age 97 of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from...
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PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 31, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Belgreen 1 - Batting: S. Talley 3-4 (HR), 4 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, W
Cullman 6, Clarksville...
