Tag: Local
Obituary: Tabitha Blankenship
Tabitha Blankenship, age 50, of Huntsville, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
She was born in California on May 18, 1973...
Jay’s Legacy Bike Ride now inviting car participation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the ninth annual Jay’s Legacy Bike & Car Ride starting at J&S Karaoke on Saturday, July...
Obituary: Noah Bowling
Noah Bowling, age 35, of Cullman, Ala. passed away on June 18, 2023.
Noah was a deeply beloved father, husband, son, brother, and teacher. He...
Obituary: Brother Glendel “Ray” Bridgmon
Brother Glendel “Ray” Bridgmon, 82, of Arley, passed away June 19, 2023 at his residence.
He was born July 19, 1940, in Winston County, Alabama....
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Be the best version of myself’: Fairview’s Addison Phillips...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies are coming off a great softball season and, in this interview, eighth grader Addison Phillips shared some of...
Cullman County Republican Women host Pfizer ‘whistleblower’ Debbie Bernal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women, along with Eagle Forum of Cullman, last week hosted professed “Pfizer whistleblower” Debbie Bernal.
President of the...
Obituary: Jetty Gay Woodley Lawson
Jetty Gay Woodley Lawson, 80, of Cullman, Alabama met her savior face-to-face on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Jetty was born along with her twin sister...
Senior Outreach Players coming to WSCC in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For lovers of classic television variety ensembles and family-friendly comedy, Senior Outreach Players has compiled a showcase of humor and characters...
Medical cannabis: AMCC issues stay on licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Friday, June 16, held an emergency meeting and put a hold on the licenses...
Obituary: Thomas Johnston
Thomas Johnston, age 67, of Holly Pond, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born Aug. 16, 1955, in...
Obituary: Constance “Connie” Joy Whatley
Constance “Connie” Joy Whatley was born Jan. 19, 1959 to Al and Ellece Burns Varnes in Jacksonville, Florida. She died June 17, 2023 in...
Cullman man arrested on drug, firearms charges in traffic stop
BERLIN, Ala. — A traffic stop conducted by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on June 12 in the Berlin community led to the...
Obituary: Johnny William Cadle
Johnny William Cadle, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Cadle was born...
PREP SOCCER: ‘God has a plan for my life’: Cullman’s Abby...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman senior soccer standout Abby Morrow. Abby made a lot of great memories playing soccer...
PREP CHEER: ‘I want to leave an impact on them that...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke to upcoming senior Fairview cheerleader Brynlee Merriman. Merriman has been cheering on the varsity squad since...
‘The world can be a dark place; we just want to...
Standing in the Gap helps trauma survivors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Standing in the Gap is a faith-based nonprofit ministry that has operated in Cullman County...
Obituary: Roger C. Corry
Roger C. Corry, age 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Friday, June 2,...
Obituary: Robert Alan Chandler
Memorial Service for Robert Alan Chandler, age 61, of Vinemont, will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Corinth West Methodist...
Local students earn degrees from Mississippi State; President’s, Dean’s Lists announced
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - More than 4,100 students are on the spring 2023 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. The following local students are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – WED ‘EM@TheArboretum
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A “STORYBOOK WEDDING” in 2024 in Cullman County and not spend a giant sack of golden coins? Let your...
Op-Ed: Father’s Day
Father's Day is the day that we come together to honor and appreciate the extraordinary fathers in our lives. From the moment we take...
Files from yesteryear: 1932, 1952
From the files of 1932
Inez and Bertie Young spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. H.J. Mize.
Attending the quilting at Mrs. Henry Mobley’s on...
Coroner confirms death of 5-year-old boy at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed the body of a 5-year-old male was recovered from Smith Lake after the...
Obituary: Faye Tilley
Funeral Service for Faye Tilley, age 93, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Thomas Dwight Bell
Thomas Dwight Bell, age 49, of Double Springs, passed away June 16, 2023 at UAB Hospital.
He was born Sep. 25, 1973 in Haleyville, Alabama....
Obituary: James Wallace Brock
James Wallace Brock, age 87, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 8,...
Obituary: Kathryn June Watson
Funeral services for Kathryn June Watson of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hanceville First Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Cullman man arrested for alleged assault, discharging firearm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on June 14 in connection with an incident earlier...
5th annual Beer, Bands & Bingo coming July 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frosty brews, live music and friendly competition are on the menu at Goat Island Brewing on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for...
Taziki’s partners with, donates $1K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Keith Richards, owner of the new Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Cullman, announced a partnership with Cullman Caring for Kids at the...
Chick-fil-A closes temporarily for reconstruction
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Chick-fil-A closed its doors Thursday, June 15. The building will be demolished and a new, more efficient building constructed in...
Pet of the week: My Bonnie lies over the sea
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bonnie, a 1-year-old female pit terrier mix with striking chocolate eyes, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Bonnie is...
Cullman City Schools ranks No. 3 in state for 3rd-grade reading
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has brought home some of the highest reading scores in the state among third-grade students, ranking No. 3...
‘It’s been really special’: More than 70 players participate in inaugural...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This week was a special one for all aspiring young football stars in Good Hope. Thursday and Friday, more than...
‘Have patience in His timing’: Good Hope’s Avery Flynt recaps band...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope majorette captain Avery Flynt will be going into her sixth and final year in the Good Hope Raider...
Fairview HS Principal Chris Gambrill announces retirement
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Chris Gambrill on Thursday, June 15, announced his retirement as a full-time educator.
"Dr. Gambrill has made...
‘It is okay to take your own path in life’: Vinemont’s...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont senior band member Lawson Whaley. She was a part of some great clubs during...
‘A force to be reckoned with’
West Point High School Scholars Bowl team earns top 10 finishes in national tournaments
WEST POINT, Ala. – Perennial Scholars Bowl powerhouse West Point High...
Obituary: Ellan Dawson
Funeral Service for Ellan Dawson, age 75, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev....
Obituary: Bernard “Bernie” Andrew Lehmann
A funeral mass for Bernard “Bernie” Andrew Lehmann, 97, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Obituary: Tammy Ann Earwood
Tammy Ann Earwood, age 54, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 22, 1968 in Cullman, Alabama. Tammy...
Obituary: Florene Barnett Day
Florene Barnett Day was born in Hanceville Alabama on Dec. 30, 1931 to Loys Alfred Barnett and Olger Lucille Hays Barnett. She passed away June...
WSCC: Classes in new Systems Engineering Technology option start this fall
Focus on model-based systems engineering
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces a new Computer Science program option offering certificates and a two-year associate...
Vinemont announces 4th of July fireworks show
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night. announced that the town’s 4th of July fireworks show will be held...
CCSO offers tips to prevent car break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increase in the number of car break-ins lately, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) would like to remind Cullman...
Obituary: Cody Garrett Lindsey
Funeral service for Cody Garrett Lindsey, age 36, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Gracie Ann Burns Bowling McClendon
Gracie Ann Burns Bowling McClendon, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Gracie was born to William H. and Gracie...
Obituary: James Gary Akin
Funeral services for James Gary Akin, 76, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James ‘Pnut’ Alvin Tolbert, Jr.
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for James ‘Pnut’ Alvin Tolbert, Jr., 55, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Laura Elizabeth Doss
A Memorial Service for Laura Elizabeth Doss, 36, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1st United Methodist Church, Cullman,...
Bulls and broncs: ‘It’s a unique and fun event’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second annual Hanceville Rodeo was held Saturday at CW Day Park.
“We are happy with how the second annual rodeo turned...
‘Treat others the way you would like to be treated’: Hanceville’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One of Hanceville High School’s 2020 graduates is returning home this fall to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher....
City vs. county blood drive this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City vs. Cullman County Blood Drive is this Friday, June 16,from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
There’s an urgent need for...
Cullman man drowns at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man drowned in Smith Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
Plea deal, 20 year sentence conclude 2015 rape and sodomy case
CULLMAN, Ala. – On the morning that opening arguments were to begin in the trial of Jackson Matthew Hall, 32, of Lacey’s Spring, the defendant...
Obituary: Athalea Abbott Howlett
Funeral service for Athalea Abbott Howlett, 89, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
City reveals planned Depot Park transformation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s...
Obituary: Crystal Chandler Stone
Celebration of Life for Crystal Chandler Stone, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Cullman City School Board recognizes art students; Orr stepping down to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its June meeting at the City Schools Central Office Tuesday morning and to kick things...
CCBOE names Ayers HPHS principal, approves joining social media litigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on June 12 officially hired Nathan Ayers as the new principal of Holly Pond High...
Joey Orr departs Cullman City School Board for Chamber of Commerce...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With Cullman City School Board member Joey Orr taking over the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce as the group’s new president,...
United We Brunch coming June 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Les Dames of Cullman, a nonprofit focused on creating meaningful mentorship opportunities and bridging the feminine hygiene gap for women and...
Saints MC raises over $13K for Miracle League
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The morning sun glittered brightly atop the Saints MC Clubhouse on Saturday, June 10, 2023, as dozens of riders from...
Good Hope awarded National Fitness Campaign Grant
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a pair...
Jury seated in 2015 rape and sodomy case; trial set to...
Defendant had been in prison for a previous offense
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection took place on Monday in Cullman in the rape and sodomy...
UNA Board of Trustees approves on-campus stadium project design, planning for...
FLORENCE, Ala. – In a unanimous vote Friday, the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees approved an on-campus, multipurpose stadium project, to be...
PREP CHEER: ‘The little things you do make such a big...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview senior cheerleader Samantha Rogers. She was in several clubs in addition to being on...
More than 80 athletes named to ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that more than 70 student athletes earned recognition by Alabama Community College Conference for academic excellence...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The relationships I created with those guys will last...
ARAB, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Arab senior Brody McCain about some of the many great sports memories he made during...
Obituary: Elbert Junior Boatright
Funeral service for Elbert Junior Boatright, will be held at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2 p.m. Mr. Boatright...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum
SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum offers decades of summertime sweets from the 1870s time period of the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” to the 2020s of today. I can’t...
Copper Cricket hops into town
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s boutique scene is ever-changing, with specialized storefronts offering a host of home decor, bespoke garments and accessories as well as...
Notable nonprofits: Good Samaritan Health Clinic
‘We provide no less than what anyone would expect at a private clinic’
Nestled into an alcove on Arnold Street is Good Samaritan Health Clinic...
Files from yesteryear: 1908, 1932, 1933
From the files of 1908
The county teachers institute was held at Joppa with County Superintendent D.V. Smith presiding.
Cullman has secured the county high school, ...
Pilot Club donates $8.5K to Field of Miracles
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Pilot Club of Cullman on Thursday, June 8, 2023, presented a donation of $8,500 to Cullman Parks, Recreation...
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Solley
Celebration of Life for Michael "Mike" Solley, age 62, of Joppa, will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Union Hill...
Obituary: Gladys Faye Robertson
Gladys Faye Robertson, age 82, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Gladys is survived by her daughter Candy Robertson Reeves (Mark);...
Obituary: Danny Lovan Hood
Danny Lovan Hood, age 71, of Brilliant, Ala., passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.
Danny was born on May 2, 1952 in...
Obituary: James Drake ‘Ja’ Hembree
Graveside service for James Drake ‘Ja’ Hembree, 54, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2023 at White Oak Baptist Cemetery,...
Obituary: Wynell Brown Blalock
Wynell, known to most as Grandmommy, went peacefully to her heavenly home on June 9, 2023 surrounded by family members. She was a mother,...
Wallace State celebrates GED, ACE, Career and Workforce graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to recognize dozens of students who completed a General Equivalency Degree (GED), Alabama Career Essentials...
Foundation board donates $275K for hospital beds
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 8, 2023, donated $275,000 to the hospital for the purchase of...
CCS hosts meet and greet with Melanie Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. – Faculty, staff and families of East Elementary School on Thursday, June 8, 2023, were invited to a meet-and-greet event at the...
2nd Fridays are back!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, June 9, marked the return of 2nd Fridays in downtown Cullman. The summertime favorite is hosted by the Cullman Area...
Home ‘total loss’ in fire
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire claimed a residence on Oakhill Drive Northwest in the city of Cullman Friday afternoon, June 9.
According to Cullman Fire Rescue...
Obituary: Toni Kathryn Dixon
Toni Kathryn Dixon, age 72, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Sunday, Sept. 3, 1950,...
2nd Fridays return June 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark your calendars – 2nd Fridays return beginning June 9 in and around Cullman’s Warehouse District. The monthly celebration with live...
Flourish kicks off Job Exploration Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman’s Job Exploration Program kicked off this week, Monday, June 5, 2023, and will run until June 30, 2023....
‘People don’t tell you who they are; they show you’: Vinemont’s...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont senior Ally Banks. She was involved in cosmetology at CATA for three years and...
School record falls as Alabama earns 3 podium finishes on 2nd...
AUSTIN, Texas – The second day of the National Championships featured the beginning of the women's action at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium....
Obituary: Kiara LaShay Tyler
Kiara LaShay Tyler, a perfect angel, born May 1, 2023, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to Brandon Keith Tyler and Lanita Fay Cook, passed away...
Cullman Middle School expansion on track
Construction continues at Cullman Middle School, which is in the midst of a large expansion that will add 16 classrooms and several new amenities....
Obituary: Kathryn Elaine Eddleman
Funeral service for Kathryn Elaine Eddleman, age 88, of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist...
Obituary: Harold Burnett
A graveside funeral service for Harold Burnett, 88, of Bremen, AL. will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church and...
Sacred Heart hosts summer camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart Church and the Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (LIHM) sisters hosted “Alive in the Spirit Summer Camp”...
Obituary: John Walter Sauk, Sr.
John Walter Sauk, Sr., 71, of Addison, passed away June 4, 2023 at his residence.
He was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Chester, Pennsylvania.
John is...
PREP CHEER: ‘Everyone is treated like family at Good Hope’: Ashlin...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior cheerleader Ashlin Hamm. Ashlin had a great high school cheerleading career...
ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Cullman’ Shannon lands on 6A 1st team; Holly Pond’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its selections for this year’s All-State softball teams and a pair of local standouts...
A berry big deal!
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama on Tuesday announced the Cullman Strawberry...
Pet of the Week: Joey
CULLMAN, Ala. – Joey, an approximately 8-year-old chihuahua mix with a dusty tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
He is...
