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Obituary: Lonnie Glenn Morgan
Lonnie Glenn Morgan, the youngest of twelve children, was born to Oather and Docie Lavonia "Lovie" Morgan on May 22, 1932 in Dora, Alabama...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Sanders
Donald Wayne Sanders was born September 25, 1946, to James and Reba Sanders in Natchez MS. Don is a veteran of the United States...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Sanders
Donald Wayne Sanders was born September 25, 1946, to James and Reba Sanders in Natchez MS. Don is a veteran of the United States...
Vinemont Boys Lose a Nail-biter, Girls Fall Big
VINEMONT — It was a hard-fought battle of attrition from the opening tip Tuesday night when the Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders....
Broncos Go to 3-0 Following Win Against West Point, Lady Broncos...
WEST POINT — One week into the new basketball season, the Holly Pond Broncos have been productive with their up-tempo style that the opposition...
Holly Pond Historical Society Unveils New Marker
My family has attended First Baptist Church Holly Pond since the beginning, as my ancestors were charter members. The Church celebrated 130 years of...
Obituary: Melba Green Stewart
Funeral services for Melba Green Stewart, 76, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Ouida C Wisener
Funeral service for Ouida C Wisener, age 55, will be held Monday, November 16, 2015 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be...
Death Announcement: William Howard Elliott, Jr.
William Howard Elliot, Jr. as born on March 22, 1948 and passed on November 11, 2015 at the age of 67. Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bobbie Buettner
Funeral for Bobbie Buettner, age 85, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, at St. Paul's Lutheran with visitation two hours before...
Balanced Scoring Pivotal for Hanceville in Getting by Good Hope
HANCEVILLE — Issac Weissend avoided a scoreless fourth quarter by hitting four straight from the foul line in the final 36 seconds to preserve...
Obituary: Frances Marie Braden
Graveside Funeral Service for Frances Marie Braden, 61 of Cullman, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Antioch Cemetery in Oneonta, Alabama.
Cullman...
Applebee’s Holds Monthlong Disabled Veterans Fundraiser
This is our 3rd or 4th year to do this particular fundraiser. We exceeded our goals and were able to buy more TrackChairs than we...
Group trip to Australia Planned by The Evelyn Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE — Australia is a destination that finds a spot on bucket lists, and it is one item that can be checked off with...
Mayor Proclaims November “Diabetes Awareness Month”
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Diabetes Awareness Month” in the...
Big Fourth Quarter the Key for Cold Springs in Winning Home...
COLD SPRINGS — History was made on the hardwood Thursday night for Cold Springs High School.
Danville High paid its first ever visit to Jesse...
Applebee’s Treats Veterans to Free Meal, American Legion Holds POW/MIA Remembrance...
It seems like as time progresses more companies are doing more for veterans. That’s a wonderful thing to see.”
Michael Best, U.S. Air Force Security...
WSCC’s Coach John Meeks Lands 100th Career Victory; Lady Lions Lose...
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks earned his 100th career victory with the Lions over the weekend.
Meeks’ milestone victory came in...
Obituary: Katie Miller Livingston
Funeral service for Katie Miller Livingston, 83, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Johnson’s Grove Methodist Church, Rev....
Obituary: William Henry Speegle
Funeral Services for William Henry Speegle, age 75 of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Shelton Grove Church....
Death Announcement Robert Eugene O’Neal
Robert Eugene O'Neal, age 71, of Holly Pond, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Cullman County to...
St. Bernard Comes Out on Top in Basketball Season Opener
CULLMAN — Senior Evan Aldridge and sophomore Christian Peterson combined to shoot nine of 10 from the foul line in the fourth quarter that...
Walmart Grand Opening Set for Wednesday Morning
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, November 11, Walmart will open its second Cullman location.
According to the new store's manager, Joey Childress, the grand opening ceremony...
Senator Paul Bussman Discusses House Bill 26 at Public Forum
I think the five commissioners would give more citizen involvement. I think the bill was written in such a way that it saves money,...
Cullman Christian Lions Win First ACEAA State Championship
MILLBROOK — Friday night, the Cullman Christian School Lions defeated Victory Baptist School Eagles in the ACEAA Varsity Football State Championship 54-6.
Some may see...
Obituary: Ruth Faye Freeman
Funeral service for Ruth Faye Freeman, 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, Pastor...
Johnny Charles Cook
Funeral services for Johnny Charles Cook, 50, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Jimmie Leon England
Funeral service for Jimmie Leon England, age 55, will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be...
Amy Rebecca Harbin
Funeral services for Amy Rebecca Harbin, age 40, will be Sunday, November 8th, at 2 p.m., with interment in Fairview First Baptist Church Cemetery...
Eagles Go Down to Defeat in Round One of 2A AHSAA...
SULLIGENT — An explosive offense by the Sulligent Blue Devils broke open a close AHSAA Class 2A playoff game with the Cold Springs Eagles...
Cullman Mayor Proclaims November “Adoption Month”
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 5, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Adoption Month” in the City...
Cullman Electric Cooperative Warns Community of Not So New Phone Scam
Some people who had just paid their bill the previous week said that they panicked and paid the person on the phone.”
Cullman Electric Cooperative...
New CCPL Program More than Fun and Games
We have a lot of kids coming in after school so we wanted to give them a little something different to do while they...
Peggy Jean Mauricio
Peggy Jean Mauricio, 83, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2015 surrounded by her family at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service...
Virginia “Ginny” Landman
Virginia “Ginny” Landman, 69, of Holly Pond passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at UAB Hospital. The family will receive friends on Wednesday,...
Walmart Plans to Hire 1,500 Holiday Workers in Alabama; Wages Begin...
BIRMINGHAM – Walmart announced this week it expects to hire approximately 1,500 associates at more than 100 stores in Alabama over the next few...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Meth Lab Discovery, Second Arrest in a...
VINEMONT — On Monday, November 2, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested...
Jenia Mae Griffith McPherson
Memorial services for Jenia Mae Griffith McPherson, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Patsy Dale Curvin
Graveside funeral services for Patsy Dale Curvin, age 61 of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Flint Creek...
Shirley Ann Branch
Shirley Ann Branch passed away October 31, 2015 at her residence. She was 67 years old.
There will be a Funeral Mass, Monday, Nov. 2,...
Donald Ray Horton
Donald Ray Horton, age 70, of Holly Pond, passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. Arrangements will be announced Sunday...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Meth Lab Discovery and Arrest, Bond Set...
VINEMONT — Thursday, October 29, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Stanley...
Inaugural ‘Sheriff’s Citizen Academy’ Gives Students Inside View of Department
I think in today’s time, we lack leadership within our community. This is your sheriff’s office and we wanted to provide you with a...
More than $200,000 received for WSCC Future Foundation Scholarships
HANCEVILLE — Hundreds of Wallace State Future Foundation supporters helped make dreams come true Wednesday for multiple Wallace State Community College students by raising...
Karma’s Coffee House Brews Double Shot of Quality
We went to the idea of what goes around comes around, like do good, be good and wound up with Karma’s. It seemed to...
Wallace State Professor to Tell Murder Tale on Halloween Eve for...
HANCEVILLE – Beyond Productions of Australia has announced that Robert S. Davis, senior professor of History at Wallace State Hanceville, will appear on a...
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
CULLMAN – On Sunday October 24, 2015, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Gregory Scott Walker, 40 years old of Hanceville for two...
Cullman Hosts Fall Activities for the Family
CULLMAN — Fall is in full swing, and by mid-October many Cullmanites begin wondering when and where the next seasonal festival will be.
The finale...
Good Hope Trio to Perform ‘Difficult Version’ of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at...
GOOD HOPE — On Saturday, October 24, Ty Parker, Rachel Roberts, and Gloria Crauswell will perform as the Good Hope Trio and commence the...
Mayor Proclaims October “Dyslexia Awareness Month”
CULLMAN – On Monday, October 19, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of October 2015 “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in the...
Vinemont Pill Bust Nets Methadone, Vimpat, Oxycontin
CULLMAN — On Thursday, October 15, 2015, Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Adam Seth Armstrong, 33 years old of Vinemont,...
CRMC Continues Mission to Care for All Area Citizens
CULLMAN — A cancer diagnosis of any kind sends chills down most people’s spine and triggers much stress. That diagnosis coupled with not having...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Historical Marker
BETHEL — Clarkson Covered Bridge, also known as Legg Bridge, located about 17 miles West of I-65 near Bethel, is currently the second longest...
Publix Grand Opening Has Customers ‘Amazed’
I am amazed at how they have restocked their shelves. There’s got to be a thousand people that have come through already and it...
Wallace State Future Foundation Plans 11th Annual Student Investment Luncheon and...
Our goal at Wallace State is for our students to succeed academically, professionally and personally.”
Suzanne Harbin, Director of Advancement
HANCEVILLE — Members of the community...
Cullman City Council Holds October 12 Meeting
CULLMAN — A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in Cullman City Hall's Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at 7 p.m.
The meeting...
Drug Bust Nets Acid and Meth
CULLMAN — Tuesday October 6, 2015, Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Jose Marcelino Guzman, 22 years old of Albertville, Ala....
Cullman Kiwanis Club to Host Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 10, as part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, the Cullman Kiwanis Club will host a Wiener Dog Race. The...
Wallace State to Host Local ‘Walkin’ and Runnin’ for Children Day’
HANCEVILLE — On Saturday, October 10, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville will host a walk and 5k run to benefit Children’s of Alabama.
The...
Cullman Man Fulfills Lifelong Goal
I wouldn't have bought a pair (of shoes) from anyone else today — Happy Birthday Mr. F.M. Cook. I don't know too many places...
Pastor Rick Davis of Living Water Baptist Church, the Church for...
We want to reach the lost and un-converted using the Gospel and the good news that Jesus paid for. Secondly, we want to instill...
Bentley Awards $1.2 Million for Highway Safety
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded two grants totaling $1.2 million to help state troopers maintain safety on Alabama’s highways.
The grants to the...
Cullman Mayor Proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of October 2015 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the...
Understanding the Priesthood of Jesus Christ
We are in a teaching on a new and better covenant, and in this we need to understand the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We...
Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event....
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament’s Fr. Joseph M. Wolfe
The church is perfect UNTIL you put people in it. We are all ‘under construction’ and need to grow daily in our conversion to...
Restoration Begins on St. Bernard’s Main Library
CULLMAN – After a year of preparation, the work to restore the St. Bernard Library has begun. The final design was presented by Hendon...
Cullman Man’s 243-Pound Watermelon Sets New Alabama Record
CULLMAN — On September 24 Cullman became home to Alabama’s largest watermelon. Weighing in at 243 pounds, Daniel White’s mammoth fruit holds the new...
Charity Basketball Clinic to Help Vinemont Child Get Diabetic Alert Dog
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 24th, there will be a one-day basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Directed by...
Burglary Suspect Arrested; Property Recovered
CULLMAN – Thursday September 25th, 2015, Cullman County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeffrey Wayne Miller, 26 years old of Vinemont, for Theft of Property...
Meet Pattie Miller: Cullman County’s First Fair Queen
CULLMAN – The 2015 Cullman County Fair will be in town soon and my curiosity about the fair’s history has had me researching. In the...
Kenneth Terry, Pastor of Soul’s Harbor Free Will Baptist Church
By all accounts I should not be in the ministry if you consider my lowly beginning — But God knew all the time his...
Caring for Cullman Concert to Benefit Good Samaritan Clinic
CULLMAN — On Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cullman Civic Center, the Good Samaritan Clinic will hold a concert fundraiser featuring...
Westminster Assisted Living’s Facebook Auction Benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN — The residents and staff of Cullman's Westminster Assisted Living will be auctioning off items on Facebook to raise money for the Walk...
Project Lifesaver Saves Life of Senior Cullman Citizen
CULLMAN — Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to the home of Mr. Ben Tucker of Cullman County on Wednesday, September 17th,...
Cullmanites Volunteer Time for United Way’s Day of Caring
We are always so grateful for the opportunity to give back to Cullman County through Day of Caring. While we provide financial assistance year...
Meet 2015’s Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant Entrants
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Fair will take place between September 24th and October 3rd this year at Sportsman Lake Park. Citizens from across...
Destiny Church’s Fred and Janice Rivers
God has a plan for our lives. It’s a wonderful plan, to do good to us and to give us hope and a future.”
Fred...
Fair Entry Deadlines Approaching
CULLMAN – Since 1954, the Cullman County Fair has been delighting the community with thrilling rides, tasty food, and marvelous displays. Citizens show off...
St. Bernard Monks Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN – The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and the family of Br. Anselm Kuehler are humbly asking for the community's help with a...
Cullman County Schools Special Education Teacher, Beverly Jenkins, Nominated for National...
VINEMONT – West Point Intermediate School special education teacher Beverly Jenkins has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by...
Cullman Primary Care Hires New Doctor, David Shupe
CULLMAN – Dr. David Shupe has recently begun working at Cullman Primary Care. Shupe, 30, left Atlanta for the small-town atmosphere of Cullman.
“Also my...
Dr. Stan Graves, Pastor of One New Man Church
One of the things that my wife and I have discovered is that the greatest rewards in ministry started when we stopped focusing on...
Wallace State Streamlines ACT Prep Courses
HANCEVILLE – High school students who are looking to brush up on skills before taking the ACT tests can now choose to take workshops on the...
Cullman County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Assoc. Holding Annual Event at Carmike...
CULLMAN – Many residents of Cullman County look forward to each Memorial Day and Labor Day, but not necessarily for the holiday itself but...
Alabama Examiner’s Office Speaks on Deficiencies at Fairview High School
CULLMAN – During Thursday evening’s Cullman County School Board meeting a representative from the Alabama Examiner’s Office spoke on behalf on the organization, reading...
Local Author to Sign New Book ‘Pray Hard & Speak Life’...
CULLMAN – On Saturday, September 19th, Cullman author, Cliff Powell will be at Deb’s Bookstore from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. signing copies of...
CCBOE Expands Health Science Program
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), formerly known as the Cullman Area Career Center, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Health...
REHAU Opens Automotive Technical Center in Cullman
CULLMAN – REHAU hosted a grand opening for its new Automotive Technical Center on Wednesday, September 2. The $3 million addition consists of a 12,000-square-foot...
$10,000 Donation Kicks off United Way Campaign
Ninety-eight cents of every dollar that you donate to the United Way stays here in Cullman to help the partner agencies. So when you...
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor of Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Considering the present state of our world, it is a challenge to remain a positive and yet truthful leader for God's people.”
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor...
CCBOE Announces Timeline for Selecting Next Superintendent
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Board of Education announced in their special called board meeting the timeline for selecting the next superintendent. The superintendent...
Cullman City Schools Launches Stakeholder Survey
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Schools Strategic Planning Team has developed a survey to enable all stakeholders to have their voices heard as the...
“Reverse The Cycle” Triathlon Benefits the Link of Cullman County
CULLMAN – On Saturday, September 12 The Link of Cullman County will hold its second annual triathlon, with a novel twist.
According to director of...
Revenue Commissioner to Visit Area Senior Centers on Issue
CULLMAN – Any property owner who is age 65 or older may qualify for additional discounts on his or her homestead (primary residence). Owners...
Mirroring History: Moss Funeral Home
CULLMAN – Moss Service Funeral Home was founded in 1882 by Mr. C.D. Scheuing. Scheuing was one of Cullman's first embalmers.
In 1936 he sold...
Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Earns Designation as an Alabama Certified...
AUBURN – The Alabama Public Personnel Administrators Association (AAPPA) and the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University are delighted to announce that Tania...
ALS’ Mystery ‘Washout’ Details to be Revealed Saturday
FAIRVIEW – On Saturday, August 29, there will be an ALS Washout Event at Fairview Community Park. The details about what exactly an “ALS Washout”...
Third Annual Farm Y’all Event Grows
CULLMAN – This year’s Farm Y’all event will be held on Saturday, August 29. The event, previously limited to the Festhalle area, will be...
Stop the Abuse Awareness Ride to Pass Through Cullman
CULLMAN – On the morning of Saturday, August 29, motorcyclists will depart the parking lot of Harley-Davidson’s Huntsville location on a state-long journey to...
