Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama Extension launches 2nd annual Marble Bowl competition
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Grab your smart phones and buckle your chin straps. The 2023 Marble Bowl is kicking off this fall. In its...
Cowlicks and Pigtails brings consistent seasonal consignment to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Any parent who strives to keep up with trends and ever-growing little bodies has struggled with pricing and cost-per-wear of quality...
Commission reminds residents of Cullman County Notification System
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission is reminding Cullman County residents about its Cullman County Notification System. The application allows users to select...
RE Garrison Trucking showcases cancer awareness wraps on fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - RE Garrison Trucking, Inc. has been at the forefront of corporate social responsibility through its unique truck wrap program. Started in...
Obituary: Ellen Marie Michael
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ellen Marie Michael, 85, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family
Mrs. Michael passed...
Obituary: Charles Wayne Kuykendall
Funeral Service for Charles Wayne Kuykendall, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: William Richard Hawkins
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for William Richard Hawkins, 84, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Hawkins passed...
Obituary: Wilford J. Quick
Funeral Service for Wilford J. Quick, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tonya Michelle Alexander
Tonya Michelle Alexander, age 46, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Sep. 3, 2023. Tonya was born in Cullman, AL. on Nov. 21,...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope rolls past Vinemont 56-8
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Good Hope made the short trip over to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in Tuesday night and it was all Raiders from...
Ivey urges Alabamians to be ready when disaster strikes
September is 'National Preparedness Month'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the nation marks “National Preparedness Month” in September, Governor Kay Ivey urges all Alabamians to have a plan...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sweet Tater Festival sees biggest crowd yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park had the biggest turnout in the event’s history, according to Cullman County...
PREP CHEER: ‘We are more like sisters now’: Hanceville’s Josie Radcliff ready for cheer...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville junior varsity cheerleader Josie Radcliff has had a great experience during her time on the varsity Bulldogs cheer squad so...
COA urges retirees, seniors to ‘Treasure Your Health’ on Sept. 7
ULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) is urging retirees and seniors to “Treasure Your Health” at its high seas-themed Cullman...
SugarFest 2023 brings Labor Day fun to Arab
ARAB, Ala. – Hundreds of residents poured into Arab City Park on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, to celebrate Arab’s annual SugarFest. SugarFest, a celebration...
Obituary: Nina Gay Green
A graveside service for Nina Gay Green, of Hanceville, will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023 at Mulberry Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama. Reverend...
Obituary: Minnie Johnson Franklin
Minnie Johnson Franklin, 85, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023. She was born Dec. 9, 1937. Mrs. Franklin was an English...
Op-Ed: Alabama’s historic grocery tax cut goes into effect, but more work remains to...
Alabamians are feeling a bit of relief at the grocery store checkout lines as a result of the tax cut on food that a...
‘Follow my dreams’: Fairview’s Amy Latham ready for band season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior color guard captain Amy Latham will be heading into her sixth and final season as a member of the...
Victim Services to host 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. – The time has come to bring out your most daring mask and dazzling formalwear to go incognito for an evening at...
Obituary: Harvey Darrell Owen
Graveside service for Harvey Darrell Owen, 85, of Cullman will be at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 at Good Hope Cemetery. The family will...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman ice cream
“Never ask a woman who is eating ice cream straight from the carton how she’s doing.”
I LOVE WOMEN and one reason is because they...
Spring trip to Washington, D.C., planned with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Springtime is a wonderful time to visit Washington, D.C., and the Wallace State Alumni Association is planning a trip for early...
Checking in with Josie Harrington, new library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director. Following the retirement of Sharon Townson, who was with the library...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After high temperatures postponed last week’s games, the 2023 Cullman County Youth Football season officially kicked off Saturday and there were...
(Updated) Cullman man dies after single-vehicle crash
Updated Nov. 30 at 9:06 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, claimed the life of...
Obituary: Zena Glass Harris
Zena Glass Harris, age 33, of Jasper, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Friday, Sep. 1, 2023 at University Hospital in Birmingham.
She was born June...
Obituary: Dorothy Irene Savage
Funeral service for Dorothy Irene Savage, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glenn Karstaedt
Glenn Karstaedt, 59, of Cullman, Alabama, joined the eternal celebration in Heaven Aug. 30, 2023.
Glenn was born on May 10, 1964, to Ralph and...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth, Cullman’s Barnett place 1st in Scottsboro, Moulton
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Cold Springs and Cullman both hit the road Saturday morning to compete in this year’s Scottsboro Invitational and Pepsi XC Challenge...
WSCC: From adversity to achievement
Najee Davis' inspiring journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner/operator
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Najee Davis, his time at Wallace State Community College represents a lot...
Cullman recognized for thriving tourism industry
CULLMAN, Ala. – It is no question that Cullman has steadily risen to a prime spot in the must-travel list of the Southeast for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina on the road 50-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to Vina, Alabama for a region matchup with Vina and the Bulldogs returned home with a...
The gift of music
Living Water Services donates 12 keyboards to Good Hope schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Living Water Services made...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Vinemont 39-20
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders on a drizzly Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Raiders...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville topples West Point on the road 29-15
WEST POINT, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip over to West Point for a huge county matchup with the Warriors and big games from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blanks Priceville on the road 35-0
DECATUR, Ala. – After cruising past Columbia in week one, the Fairview Aggies faced their first road test of the season in week two...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs handles Holly Pond 42-7
BREMEN, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos traveled across the county to face the Eagles of Cold Springs Friday night and with the rain...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hackleburg 24-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night after opening up the season with a road win over Maplesville but unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab fends off Brewer 28-13
ARAB, Ala. – After handling Albertville in week one, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night to host Brewer in week two and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 15-13 win at Jasper
JASPER, Ala. – The Bearcats were on the road Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Jasper Vikings, and it was another tight...
Obituary: Ricky Jason Waldrop
Funeral services for Ricky Jason Waldrop, 40, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Randy Paul Calloway
Celebration of Life visitation for Randy Paul Calloway, age 74, of Vinemont, will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 9,...
Obituary: Cheryl Lynn “Penny” Moody
Cheryl Lynn "Penny" Moody, 66, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September...
Obituary: Mitch BeShears
Celebration of Life service for Mitch BeShears, age 64 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 3, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Velvie Jane Perry
Graveside Service for Velvie Jane Perry, age 75, of Cherokee Ridge, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Simcoe Baptist...
Obituary: John Gary Denton
John Gary Denton, age 69, of Addison, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, with his wife, Donna by his side.
He was...
Obituary: James Michael Anthony Reaid
James Michael Anthony Reaid, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home. He was...
Obituary: Donna Sue Jordan
A memorial service for Donna Sue Jordan, 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Labor Day 2023 closings and delays
Government and municipal buildings:
Cullman County Court House- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman City Hall- Monday, Sept. 4
Schools:
Cullman City Schools- Monday, Sept. 4
Cullman County Schools- Monday, Sept.4
Sanitation...
PREP CHEER: ‘It is all in God’s hands’: Hanceville’s Kerrigon Moore excited for cheer...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kerrigon Moore and she has had an amazing experience during her first...
Man killed in industrial accident at Cullman Casting Corporation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A man was killed in an industrial accident at Cullman Casting Corporation late Thursday night, Aug. 31. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Pet of the week: Arnie
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arnie, an approximately 2-year-old male Labrador and Airedale mix with a charcoal coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County...
Zeno sets school record in UAB’s 35-6 win over North Carolina A&T
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Quarterback Jacob Zeno set a school record with 38 pass completions to lead the UAB football team past North Carolina A&T 35-6...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman Christian earns road win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted a tri-match with Cullman Christian and Dora Thursday night and the Lady Lions returned home with a 2-1 win...
3 local Troy University students study abroad during 2022-23 school year
TROY, Ala. - More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Commission recognizes Duke, Freeman, Townson, King
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30, recognized Commissioners Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. The men were...
PREP GOLF: ‘You have to bring your game every tournament’: West Point’s TB Pendley...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's golf team had a great 2023 season, and, in this interview, junior TB Pendley recapped that season and...
Townson retires; Harrington named library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director following a meeting of the library board Tuesday evening. Sharon Townson,...
Victoria’s Hope celebrates grand opening after 5 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures was founded in 2018, founder April German was bound and determined to create a silver...
7 Cullman County nonprofits receive a combined $51K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives of several nonprofits in Cullman met at The Link of Cullman County’s Gathering Place on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Over...
Obituary: Nicholas Joseph Pisacrita, Jr.
Nicholas Joseph Pisacrita, Jr., 86, of Water Valley Community, formerly of New Rochelle, NY, passed away Aug. 29, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He...
Obituary: Frances Olene DePlachett
Frances Olene DePlachett, 83, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. She was born Oct. 6, 1939. Olene loved her family and...
Obituary: Brian Keith Butler
Funeral service for Brian Keith Butler, 55, of Vinemont will be at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, DAV Chaplain Clarence...
Obituary: Sheila Anne Brown
Sheila Anne Brown, 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Sheila was born in Somerville, MA. on March 27, 1952...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Coaches and parents, keep your athletes hydrated in late-summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall nearly one month away, the temperatures of late summer are not letting up anytime soon. Adding that to...
Auburn Sports Network analyst Jason Campbell ‘excited about the opportunity’
AUBURN, Ala. – After providing pregame and halftime coverage for seven seasons, Jason Campbell joins Andy Burcham for a new assignment Saturday in the Jordan-Hare Stadium...
PREP CHEER: ‘It’s brought me out of my shell’: Good Hope’s Decia McClure excited...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope junior cheerleader Decia McClure has enjoyed her experience on the varsity cheer team so far and has learned...
Labor Day safety tips from CPD, CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Labor Day coming up this weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and the Cullman Police Department want to make sure...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle along U.S. Hwy. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking along U.S. Highway 31 South between Hanceville and Garden City...
Obituary: Michael Fritz Gable
A funeral service for Michael Fritz Gable, 72, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Jeanette Smith-Grund
Funeral service for Jeanette Smith-Grund, 66, of Hanceville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will...
Obituary: Diane Pugh-West
Diane Pugh-West, 74, of Hanceville, Alabama was born Aug. 17, 1949 to Odell and Elime Pugh in Jefferson County, Alabama and gained her new...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Lions drop competitive bout with nationally-ranked Mercer at FCS Kickoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (August 26, 2023) – A competitive game against a nationally-ranked opponent opened the Brent Dearmon era and the United Athletic Conference era...
Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled...
AMCC update: Wagon Trail Med-Serv remains hopeful
CULLMAN, Ala. – More issues have arisen for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), with all members including their staffs receiving subpoenas for possible...
WSCC: Electrical Technology option offers training for future electricians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is offering a new option in Electrical Technology starting this Fall 2023 semester providing training of industrial,...
West Elementary community block party Aug. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – The West Elementary Parent Teacher Association is closing out the dog days of summer with a ton of fun in the...
Troop 219 promotes 3 young men to rank of Eagle Scout
CULLMAN, Ala. – The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and only an estimated...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos hosted Good Hope and Cold Springs for a tri-match Monday night and the Lady Raiders...
‘It means everything to us’: 134 players pack course for 3rd annual John E....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament was hosted at Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday and 134 players on...
Obituary: Betty Cobb Porter
Betty Cobb Porter, age 84, of Addison, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama. She was born on July 7, 1939...
Obituary: Ruth Marie Willis
We are sad to announce that on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, Ruth Marie Willis, a beloved mother, aunt, and sister, passed away at the...
Obituary: Deborah Marlene Greer
Funeral service for Deborah Marlene Greer, 66, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Thermon Lee ‘Buddy’ Carden
Funeral service for Thermon Lee ‘Buddy’ Carden, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes
Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes, age 84, of Addison, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was a graduate...
Obituary: Karsten Andrew Ryley Williams
Karsten Andrew Ryley Williams was called home to the Lord at age 22 on Aug, 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Randy G. Phillips
A graveside service for Randy G. Phillips, 65, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Timothy Johnson...
PREP CHEER: ‘Have a positive attitude’: Hanceville’s Millie Brown excited for upcoming cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Millie Brown hasn't been on varsity long, but she has already accomplished so much, and she has definitely...
Cullman elementary students craft ‘Robot Fingers’ to study human anatomy
CULLMAN, Al. – The human body, an intricate machine, is being explored hands-on by elementary students in Cullman City Schools as they construct model...
CCSO detention deputy arrested following marijuana distribution investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, a detention deputy working for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was arrested and charged with...
‘Connecting with Conservation’ highlights funding for state wildlife agencies
How conservation and outdoors recreation are funded throughout the nation is somewhat of a mystery for most people.
In an effort to inform the public...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Ealon A. Linkous
Funeral services for Ealon A. Linkous, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
