Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Great band members come in all forms’: Cold Springs’ Addison Raymond excited for upcoming...
ADDISON, Ala. – Rising Sophomore Addison Raymond will be going into her fourth year in Cold Springs' band and has had an amazing experience...
Senior spotlight: ‘Be compassionate with people’
Holly Pond's Jackie Horton celebrates over 40 years of serving homebound seniors
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Jackie Horton has quite the legacy to flex. Having...
1 killed in motorcycle wreck Sunday night
CULLMAN, Ala. -- One person was killed when a motorcycle and a truck crashed Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 2023.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Kristian Gage...
Auburn ‘impossible to turn down’ for pitching coach Everett Teaford
AUBURN, Ala. – Weighing 140 pounds when his college baseball career began, Everett Teaford's name was not found on lists of major league prospects...
‘Making lasting connections with your peers and teachers will help you immensely’: Vinemont’s Sadie...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont’s Sadie Land, and she talked about her experience being a part of some great...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Tittle
Bobby Ray Tittle, 80, of Lynn, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Winston County, Alabama.
A...
Obituary: Donald Hinkson
Donald Hinkson, age 64, of Hanceville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at his residence.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He...
Obituary: John “Rowdy” Kelley
John “Rowdy” Kelley, 72, of Falkville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 in Huntsville. He was born in Hartselle, Alabama on June 3,...
Obituary: Eleron West
Funeral service for Eleron West, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Troy legend DeMarcus Ware enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio – Troy great DeMarcus Ware was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton,...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Family and friends gathered on Monday, July 31, 2023, to watch as students from the Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting...
Alabama Extension agents help parents, students get back into healthy school routine
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a few months away from the classroom and a regular school routine, the summer fun is winding down and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The adult ABCs of trees
THE “F-WORD” of THE ADULT ABCs of TREES is, I’m not freakin’ joking—FOOD CHAIN. (Yes, I know, I KNOW…FOOD CHAIN is two words.) Last...
Books reviews from CCPLS readers
Readers who frequent the Cullman County Public Library System share reviews of some of their recently read books.
Submission date: July 21
Reviewer: Jeanette Eakin
Title: “Agents...
‘We are planting good seeds daily’
‘Planted’: Link set to host 2nd annual gala
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is set to host its second annual gala, "Planted,"...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend...
More than 40 graduate WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students were recognized Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, for successfully completing the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Wallace...
CCBOE rolls out new communication tool
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is rolling out an update to the Cullman County Schools mobile app, with the...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies set to host 4th annual Little Pink Dress Benefit
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is set to host its fourth annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Tuesday, Oct. 3,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always think positive things about yourself’: West Point’s Haylee Hernandez looking forward...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior cheerleader Haylee Hernandez is heading into her third and final year as a varsity cheerleader and her...
Op-Ed: The quiet legacy of a quilter
As a sewist and quilter with over 15 years of experience, I have been called several times to adopt another quilter's "stash". A stash...
Cullman City Schools ranked in top 5 in Alabama test scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is once again ranked among the best school systems in the state of Alabama.
The latest school system state...
‘We feel like there’s great things to come’
CCBOE hosts 2023 Institute
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday hosted its annual Institute to kick off the 2023-2024...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Michelle Washburn
Funeral service for Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Washburn, age 56, of Cullman, will be at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Johns
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Johns, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Annice Ann Smith
Annice Ann Smith, 78, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at Falkville Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 10, 1944 in...
Obituary: Donald E. Davis
Funeral service for Donald E. Davis, 74, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at Daystar Church, Pastor Jerry Lawson...
Obituary: Lyla L. England
Lyla L. England, 89, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 3, 1934.
She...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn kicks off preseason camp: ‘Behave as a champion’
AUBURN, Ala. – With names on the back of jerseys so coaches can quickly discern who's who, the new-look Auburn Tigers kicked off preseason...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘You need to keep your faith strong’: Holly Pond’s Kaylee Rohrscheib talks...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season was a very special one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as they took home the area championship...
PREP CHEER: ‘You have a second family’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril talks upcoming cheer...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior Emma Kimbril will be going into her third year on the varsity cheerleading squad and her first...
Hanceville Elementary School cuts ribbon on new cafeteria, classrooms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Hanceville Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon debuted the new addition to its building that includes a new cafeteria and 15 new classrooms....
1 arrested, 1 suspect still at large in traffic incident
CULLMAN, Ala. – Early Tuesday morning patrol deputies from Morgan County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of two possibly stolen Polaris ATVs traveling...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail gives statement on ethics hearing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail said he attended an Alabama Ethics Commission hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, concerning an anonymous complaint filed...
ACES: Extension entomologist calls viral TikTok wasp-killing trend ‘dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – In today’s digital world, information is at everyone’s fingertips. However, not all of that information is accurate or safe. In...
Cullman Savings Bank announces sponsorship of Caring for Cullman Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Savings Bank on Tuesday presented a check to Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic to help sponsor the...
CCBOE purchases YouScience program for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board on Tuesday met for a special-called meeting in the new Hanceville Elementary School cafeteria. The board...
Pet of the week: Make Esther the rightful queen of your court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Esther, an approximately 6-year-old female blue heeler with a spotted coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Esther is...
Obituary: Eunice Marie Millican
Eunice Marie Millican, 79, “possibly 80”, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 2, 2023. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, on April...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Always have each other’s backs’: Fairview’s Emily Benson talks junior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies had a solid 2023 softball season, which saw them get within one game of making it to...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Hope Middle School debuts new gym, library and office space
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Good Hope Middle School gymnasium, library and office space. Ground...
2023 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday members of the Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers will host the 2023...
Obituary: William Daniel Keel
William Daniel Keel, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
As those who knew him can attest, Dan was truly...
Obituary: Joseph Herman Graveman, Jr.
Joseph Herman Graveman, Jr., 89 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on July 31, 2023 after a long battle of Parkinson’s disease. Joe was born on...
Obituary: Harold “Bootie” Edward Hyatt
Harold "Bootie" Edward Hyatt, age 89, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. He was born in Cullman on Feb. 5,...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Give God all your problems, and He will make it all work...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies are coming off another solid basketball season and junior Jayla Gorham talked about what she learned playing...
Obituary: Doris England
Doris England, 74, of Houston, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Winston County,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP CHEER: ‘Represent my school better in a positive way’: West Point’s Alli Tucker-Hillman...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior cheerleader Alli Tucker-Hillman will be going into her third year on varsity this fall, and she shared...
2 north Alabama defendants sentenced on child exploitation charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Two north Alabama defendants were sentenced last week on child sexual exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S....
Fugitive charged in scheme that misdirected millions in charitable donations intended for Christian outreach...
DUBLIN, GA: A former Dublin, Ga., resident is being sought internationally on multiple federal charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that misdirected more than...
‘Sound of Freedom’ sparks conversations about human trafficking
Task force chair talks about perceptions and realities of trafficking in north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just a few weeks into its release, independent film...
Obituary: Debra Turney
In Loving Memory of Debra Robertson-Turney
Debra Turney, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama was born on Sep. 19, 1956. She passed away peacefully at her...
Obituary: Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Ricky P. Yates, U.S. Army (Retired)
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Ricky P. Yates, U.S. Army (Retired), age 63 of The Fairview Community, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Ricky was a...
Obituary: Ray Wadsworth
Ray Wadsworth, 95, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Ray was a lifelong resident of Arley, AL.
He was born on May 23, 1928. Ray...
Obituary: Eunice Aleene Burney-Allred
Funeral services for Eunice Aleene Burney-Allred will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at...
Cullman Oktoberfest opens T-shirt design contest to local students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is introducing a fresh twist to this year’s Oktoberfest T-shirt designs. This year, local...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always keep a positive attitude and mindset’: West Point’s Hallie Wheeler recaps...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hallie Wheeler learned a lot playing for both the Lady Warriors’ volleyball and basketball teams last season...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Enjoy every second of it’: Cold Springs’ Ethan Nabors talks junior season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles baseball team won their area and made it to the playoffs. Junior Ethan Nabors talked about that...
Family of Holly Pond’s Leah Grace Tarvin joins Ivey for distracted driving bill signing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Family members of the late Leah Grace Tarvin joined Gov. Kay Ivey at the State Capitol bill-signing ceremony recently for Alabama’s...
‘We’re just a tiny nerd shop’
Gamer Geeks opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. –Gamer Geeks is now open in Cullman. Owner Michael Jensen’s flagship store is in Warrior. He said he...
‘We see them as God’s child’
The Link's Master's Hand food pantry partners with other nonprofits to serve neighbors with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala– The Link of Cullman County is well known...
All about mushrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mushroom Society President Alisha Millican and Alabama Nature Journal Club President Laramie Akozbek came together Saturday, July 29, to host...
Obituary: Wayne Blackwood
Funeral service for Wayne Blackwood, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Bethlehem West Baptist Church...
Obituary: David James Tanner
Funeral service for David James Tanner, age 90, of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist...
Obituary: Roert Terry Vandiver
Roert Terry Vandiver, 63, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Terry was born on Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Randy Steve Skinner
Randy Steve Skinner, 71, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1952...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory, claiming the 3M...
BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett
AUBURN, Ala. – Jeremy Garrett knows Auburn well. He knows what it’s like to come in as an opponent and play at Jordan-Hare Stadium....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘The good Lord put this opportunity and this phenomenal group of girls...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville has a new head coach taking the reins of the varsity volleyball program. Morgan Hammock is replacing Candice Grochowalski, who...
Obituary: Velma Eugene Driver
Velma Eugene Driver, age 96, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Cullman Long Term Care. She was born April 20,...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Positive motivation and encouragement alone can make a team so much better’:...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Lady Warriors volleyball and basketball standout Liberty Shadix learned a lot during her junior season and had a blast playing...
Vinemont High’s Moody represents Alabama at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vinemont High’s School’s Vivian (Gracie) Moody was one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls...
Op-Ed: To eliminate ‘help wanted’ signs, we must shift our focus to labor force...
To gather the fullest employment picture in Alabama – and across the nation for that matter – we must shift our focus to labor...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The ABCs of trees
Having fun while learning at the Sportsman Lake Tree Museum is as easy as A-B-C.
THE ABCs of TREES
A is for APPLE TREES—Exploring the great...
Wallace State STEAM camp geared for younger students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for middle school students.
According to WSCC...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
Obituary: Jason Lynn Cloud
Visitation for Jason Lynn Cloud, 44, will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening, July 31, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Wildred Elwanda Roberts
Wildred Elwanda Roberts, age 95, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 11,...
Hanceville City Council discusses possible RV park
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Council members excitedly discussed the possibility of an RV park located behind the CVS Pharmacy at 303 Main St NE...
City School Board appoints new board member
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its Thursday, July 27, meeting, appointed Jill Bradberry to fill the seat formerly held by...
Nifty knitters and cool crocheters assemble weekly at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – Knitters and crocheters alike of every skill level assemble under the roof of the Cullman County Public Library every Tuesday afternoon....
Library hosts annual Harry Potter birthday celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library on Friday morning welcomed members of the community to a celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday.
Cullman County...
6th annual Stuff the Bus campaign comes to a close
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which collected donations of school supplies for area...
Obituary: Justino Torres
Celebrando la vida de Justino Torres, 74, de Hanceville, Alabama
El Sr. Torres nació el 21 de abril de 1949, hijo de Alberto Torres y...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Working with the athletes at Good Hope has made my game stronger’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Freshman Ella Gossett made the move from Cullman to Good Hope this offseason and she enjoyed her time as a...
Obituary: Christopher Peyton Welch
Christopher Peyton Welch, age 36, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born Jan. 31, 1987, to Dana O. Welch...
Obituary: Birdie Mae Kilpatrick
Funeral service for Birdie Mae Kilpatrick, 97, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Emeus Baptist Church with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always give 100% effort’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard recaps freshman season
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont’s Makenna Howard cheered on varsity as a freshman last season, and she learned so much from that experience. She got...
Pet of the week: Rex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rex, an approximately 5-year-old male “bassador” with a toasty caramel coat, is up for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Rex is...
Cullman City Schools appoints Jill Bradberry to open board seat
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday, July 27, appointed Cullman native Jill Bradberry to the board, filling the seat formerly held by...
Obituary: Sandra Lee Crane
Sandra Lee Crane, age 79, passed away in Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side.
Sandra was born...
APLICATIONS
‘A Badge for Brooksie’
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 2019, Cullman County Courthouse welcomed its newest court officer: Brooksie, a then two year old “goldendoodle” facility dog to help...
