St. Bernard embarks on promising new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep began classes for the 2023-24 academic year on Aug. 14, 2023, with great enthusiasm and a vibrant community of...
Obituary: Franklin Luther Brock
Funeral Service for Franklin Luther Brock, age 80, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at Bethsadia Baptist Church...
Obituary: Roy Patterson
Roy Patterson, 88, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1935.
He is survived by...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘We should always play for the Lord’: Good Hope’s Campbell Koch recaps...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off a solid 2023 softball season and freshman Campbell Koch talked about what...
Cullman Swim & Dive Team celebrates record-breaking season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Loft 212 Sunday Aug. 13 and at the banquet,...
Pet of the week: Chill out with Charlie
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charlie, an approximately 2-year-old male beagle with a golden brown coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Charlie is...
‘We got a hunk-a-hunk-a burnin’ love for these seniors!’
Woodland Haus residents celebrate walking 252 miles to Memphis
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dozens of residents at Woodland Haus on Wednesday, Aug. 16, celebrated the feat...
City school board announces plans for new facilities, accepts donation from police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday, Aug. 15, unveiled plans for a new intermediate school, pre-K school and athletic upgrades....
Obituary: Linda Faye Warren-Mann
Funeral services for Linda Faye Warren-Mann, 71, will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Marilyn Theresa Malloy
Marilyn Theresa Malloy, our loving mother, grandmother, friend and partner passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at her home in Houston, Alabama. Born...
Obituary: Derrick Myron Moore
Derrick Myron Moore was a man of independence and self-determination, born Sep. 16, 1963. He was 59-years old.
All his life he wanted to drive...
Obituary: Jerry Laverne Lay
Jerry Laverne Lay, 84, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born Jan. 14, 1939.
She...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Fall hummingbird feeder etiquette deters wasps and bees
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hummingbirds make a much-anticipated arrival in the spring, but keeping them around in the fall takes a little effort on...
North Alabama Agriplex Harvest to Home dinner Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is set to host its annual Harvest to Home fundraiser dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at...
Library continues to clean up storm damage
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cleanup continues at the downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library, where windowpanes were blown out and the south-facing wall...
‘Practice makes perfect’: Vinemont’s Kimberly Wilt remembers Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- I talked to Vinemont senior Kimberly Wilt in this interview and she talked about being a part of some great clubs,...
Pet show at Ag Center ends early due to heat
CULLMAN, Ala. – South Alabama Sand Boas ended its recent two-day Exotic Pet Expo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center early due to...
‘New era’ for Cullman City Schools
Cullman City Schools outlines Intermediate School plan, pre-K school, athletic upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is looking toward its next phase of growth,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Effective communication on the floor is very important’: West Point’s Camryn Faulkner...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors are coming off another solid season in which they won win another area championship and...
Obituary: Jarrett Walter Lynch Sr.
Graveside Service for Jarrett Walter Lynch Sr., age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Mt. Olive...
Obituary: Patsy Ann Bain
Patsy Ann Bain, 88, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Sep. 24, 1934....
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama Mushroom Society monthly foray Aug. 19 at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fungi enthusiasts and amateur mycology mavens alike can join in the hunt for mushrooms at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19,...
‘Folks are done grillin’, and they’re just chillin’’
Day 2 of Colony Day celebration brings the meat, heat and fellowship
COLONY, Ala. - Dozens of event tents and RVs lined the perimeter of...
Cullman council holds hearing on zoning ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting Monday night held a public hearing regarding changes to the City’s zoning ordinance.
Cullman City...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Take charge and be a leader on and off the court’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors had another pretty successful basketball season last year as they ended up taking home the area championship...
Good Hope celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day Aug. 15
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope will be participating in #CityHallSelfie Day on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
#CityHallSelfie Day is a celebration of...
Obituary: Wendi Gayle Taylor
Graveside Service for Wendi Gayle Taylor, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Jean Compton
Jean Compton, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, Aug. 13, 2023, at the age of 83. Ms. Compton was born to Parris...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Play to the speed of the game’: West Point’s Jay Lamar recaps...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, West Point junior Jay Lamar recapped his sophomore season on the hardwood, sharing what he learned and...
Gov. Ivey awards grants for broadband expansion in sections of four north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $7.86 million to continue expanding high-speed internet services in Alabama.
The three latest grants, awarded from funds provided by...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Be great people on and off the court’: Holly Pond’s Madi Brown...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior volleyball player Madi Brown moved to Holly Pond last year and the change was nothing new to...
Auburn scrimmages, hosts lettermen, Fan Day
AUBURN, Ala. – Three weeks out from Kickoff on The Plains, Auburn scrimmaged Saturday morning at Jordan-Hare Stadium before mingling with fans and signing...
Obituary: Ricky Gene Phillips
Visitation services for Ricky Gene Phillips, age 62, of Jasper, will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 and...
Obituary: Ralph Edker Schnell
A Celebration of Life service for Ralph Edker Schnelle, of Cullman, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home...
‘The chemistry within our band is incredible’: Fairview’s Gracen McCowan talks upcoming band season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior drum major Gracen McCowan will be going into her sixth and final year as a member of the Aggie...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.”...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: An Owl Called David Hockney
Whooo, some readers are asking is David Hockney? In the TREE MUSEUM, the nationally accredited arboretum, at Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman County), David Hockney...
Mountain lions: Alabama’s big-cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The existence of Bigfoot is wildly debated across the country. However, in Alabama, another creature’s existence takes center stage in...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We play for each other’: West Point’s Laklin Shadix recaps 8th grade...
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point freshman Laklin Shadix about last year’s volleyball and basketball seasons. She learned...
Baileyton talks park cameras, new town monument
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council met Thursday evening, and main items discussed included cameras and a new monument.
According to Mayor Windell Calloway,...
Files from yesteryear: 1930
From the files of 1930
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee, Girls Council...
Ivey kicks off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, Aug. 9, kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch...
Obituary: Vilas Elaine Calvert
Vilas Elaine Calvert, age 81, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at her niece's residence in Bremen, AL. She was born...
Obituary: Phyllis Rose Burroughs
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Phyllis Rose Burroughs, 67, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burroughs family.
Mrs. Burroughs...
Obituary: William Ray Wooten
Mr. William Ray Wooten, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.
William was preceded in death by his wife Avolee...
Obituary: Nedra Hudson Compton
Funeral Service for Nedra Hudson Compton, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv denied license by AMCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Thursday, Aug. 10, met to reissue Integrated Facility Licenses. Back on Friday, June 16,...
HPD set to host Kids’ Night Out in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) is set to host Kids’ Night Out, an outreach event designed to familiarize the youngest members...
Wallace State student 1st to earn 4.0 GPA in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the first time since the UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program began, a student has graduated with a 4.0 grade point average...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Cullman is my home away from home’: Cullman’s Shayley Vogelaar reflects on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cullman soccer player Shayley Vogelaar and she shared some of her favorite memories from her...
The Caring Foundation supports that Wallace State smile
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces receipt of a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and The Caring Foundation for...
Obituary: Carolyn Elizabeth Striker
Memorial Service for Carolyn Elizabeth Striker, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charlene “Janie” Johns Clark
Funeral services for Janie Clark will be 3 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Heath Riggs will be officiating....
Obituary: Ricky William Riggins
Graveside service for Ricky William Riggins, 62, of Arley, will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Livingston Chapel Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Mabel Irene Pilkington
A Celebration of Life fellowship for Mabel Irene Pilkington, age 88, of Holly Pond, will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday,...
Obituary: Connie Joetta Speegle
Connie Joetta Speegle, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Connie was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 6,...
Obituary: Temeka Lashawn Flanigan
A Celebration of Life Service for Temeka Lashawn Flanigan, 45, of Colony, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Pleasant Grove...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Help others without expecting anything in return’: West Point’s Gigi Metrock talks...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last season was a special one for the West Point Lady Warriors, finishing with a school-record number of wins and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always do your part for the team’: Fairview’s Lexi Golden recaps sophomore...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to Fairview junior basketball player Lexi Golden, and she recapped her sophomore season and talked about...
2 new police officers sworn in at Hanceville council meeting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police force has grown by two, with new officers Jason Wilbanks and Justin Freeman sworn in at the Hanceville...
WFF biologists available to help with hunting season preparations
When it gets hot in late summer, most hunters in Alabama start dreaming about the upcoming seasons Chris Cook, Deer Program Coordinator with the...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug....
Obituary: Charles Eugene Warren
Charles Eugene Warren, age 80, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born May 17, 1943,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Recapping Week 1 of UAB Football Fall Camp
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team begins its second week of fall camp on Monday night with just 24 days remaining until hosting...
PREP CHEER: ‘You see a family, not just a cheer team’: West Point’s Cole...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Cole Riggs will be going into his third and final year on the Warriors’ varsity squad and...
South Vinemont approves new accounting software, Transportation Plan
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new accounting software, as well as the Town’s...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Everyone cared for each other’: West Point’s Kaedince Cagle talks Warrior years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point cheerleader and soccer player Kaedince Cagle about her years at West Point...
Pet of the week: Add Bocephus to your ‘family tradition’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bocephus, an approximately 1-year-old male shepherd and Labrador mix with a toasty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
‘Kickin’ it in the C’: Colony Day 2023 promises a whole weekend of fun
COLONY, Ala. - Colony is hosting its famous Colony Day celebration for the third consecutive year. For lovers of spades, soul food, music and...
Cullman Regional honors Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, presented a plaque to Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to honor his achievements in the...
COLUMN: Say it ain’t so, Tony!
Oh, my Lord. I didn’t want to believe a link a friend just sent me. There is a new flavor of Skittles candy -...
Obituary: Lisa Kay Currington
Lisa Kay Currington, 51, of Haleyville, passed away August 4, 2023 at Northwest Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Lisa was born May 24, 1972...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne McAnnally
Dennis Wayne McAnnally, age 68, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born May 14, 1955, in...
Obituary: Christy Lynn Lynch
Funeral Service for Christy Lynn Lynch, age 53, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tressie Dean Glenn-Wright
Tressie Dean Glenn-Wright, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away from her earthly home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home & Rehabilitation...
Obituary: Charles Robert Thompson
Charles Robert Thompson, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August...
Study says Cullman Co. workers commute 25.8 minutes on average
CULLMAN, Ala. – A recent study revealed that the average commute to work for workers from Cullman County is 25.8 minutes.
The website Stacker “compiled...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOCCER: ‘You have to work with everyone involved to accomplish what needs to...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman’s Mimi Lunsford talked about her time playing soccer for the Bearcats and she shared...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
‘It’s an unbelievable economic impact’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South has been making waves not only for its music lineup, but also for its impact on the local...
Prayer and Pledge Ride rolls through county
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was hot and humid on Saturday morning as motorcyclists donning black leather climbed on their bikes and headed out...
Obituary: Sharla Wilson
Sharla Wilson, 55, of Cullman, AL. left us for her heavenly home on Aug. 7, 2023 with her family by her side at Brookwood...
Auburn University announces fans can roll two Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner this fall
AUBURN, Ala. – For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll.
The decision to allow...
Obituary: Fayetta Blevins Wakefield
Funeral for Fayetta Blevins Wakefield, 85, of Danville, AL, will be Aug. 9, 2023, 11 a.m., at Parkway Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Wakefield,...
Obituary: Eugene Elbert Vaughn
A Celebration of Life Service for Eugene Elbert Vaughn of Colony, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Push through together as a team’: West Point’s MaciJo Simpson ready for...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s MaciJo Simpson is preparing for her junior season as a varsity cheerleader, and she talked about the experience...
Venza, Goat Island team up to recognize nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nurses of all ages descended on Goat Island Brewing late Saturday evening to ditch the scrubs, let loose and relax. With...
Holly Pond Town Council considers concerns about new recycling facility
HOLLY POND, Ala. – At the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Monday evening, Councilwoman Julie Ray raised concerns about the town’s new metal recycling facility...
Local muralist, groomer collaborate to celebrate Cullman heritage
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local dog groomer recently collaborated with a muralist to bring some Cullman-German flavor to her business.
The Groom Haus Owner Brittany...
Downtown library damaged by storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A line of severe storms on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, caused widespread power outages with fallen trees and downed power lines,...
Obituary: Betty Jean King
Betty Jean King, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on Monday morning, Aug. 7, 2023, at the age of 76. Ms. King was born...
Obituary: Gene Randall Wisener
Funeral service for Gene Randall Wisener, 55, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
APLICATIONS
A great night to be an Aggie: Fairview sweeps Good Hope
FAIRVIEW - Tuesday night was a great night to be an Aggie as Fairview swept Good Hope on senior night at Joe Shults Gymnasium.
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