Tag: Local
Obituary: James V. Elliott
A graveside funeral service for James V. Elliott, 92, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Fairview...
Obituary: Howard Eugene Kent
Howard Eugene Kent, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 28, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Kent was born in Oneonta, Alabama,...
Obituary: Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs
Mrs. Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs passed away on April 28, 2023, in Cullman, Alabama after a brief illness. She was born on July 24,...
Calling all local artists!
Cullman Health & Rehab Center asks for help creating mural
CULLMAN, Ala. – The staff at Cullman Health & Rehab Center is asking for the...
5 former Alabama players selected on day 2 of 2023 NFL...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five additional University of Alabama football players were drafted on night two of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday, including one...
Stiefelmeyer Building damaged in severe storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stiefelmeyer Building and surrounding area were damaged during an unexpected severe storm in the early morning hours of Friday, April...
Holly Pond Civitans host Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast
CULLMAN, Ala– Dozens of cancer survivors and their family and friends gathered early Wednesday morning, April 26, for the annual Relay For Life of...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Athens to advance to round 3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After defeating Mortimer Jordan in the road in round one, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Fort Payne 3-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the Area 14 title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for the opening round of...
Obituary: Linda Carol Pair
Graveside service for Linda Carol Pair, age 77, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Keith Springs Cemetery...
Obituary: Kenneth Frederick Quick
Funeral services for Kenneth Frederick Quick of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church in Cullman. Burial...
Jacobs declares April 23-29 Relay For Life Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, April 26, met with members of Relay For Life of Cullman County to declare with...
Obituary: Johnny Darian Sears
Funeral service for Johnny Darian Sears, 57, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Herman Edward Roland
Herman Edward Roland, 80, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Brother Herman Roland pastored McKinley Chapel Methodist Church for 25 years.
He...
Sharpe to head Wallace State Women’s Basketball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Vicki Karolewics announced the appointment of Allen Sharpe as head coach for women’s basketball. With the...
150 ways to celebrate the Cullman countryside on our 150th birthday
The 1870s founders of Cullman County in the “Hill Country” of north Alabama traditionally celebrated the area’s birth year as 1873. So, 2023 is...
PREP BASKETBALL: CHS hires WSCC’s Jessica McBrayer as new varsity girls...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is adding some college coaching experience to its varsity girls basketball program, with Jessica McBrayer set to take...
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Students learn digital presentation skills at Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had an opportunity to learn about new presentation...
Pilot Club hosts 28th annual fashion show and luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman on Wednesday, April 26, hosted its 28th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at The Venue at...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Speegle
Robert Wayne Speegle of Cullman passed away on April 25, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman on April 18,...
Obituary: Jimmie Lynn Carden
Jimmie Lynn Carden, 67, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away from this life on April 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Nov. 14, 1955,...
‘The contributions they make can’t be measured’: CHS, Wallace State baseball...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week was a special one at Field of Miracles. Both the Cullman High School and Wallace State Baseball Teams visited...
The Link’s Nurturing Place officially open
CULLMAN, Ala.– The Link of Cullman County's Nurturing Place, a weekly gathering place for tutoring, life skill sessions and supervised visitations is officially open...
Obituary: Jeremy Wayne Bice
Funeral services for Jeremy Wayne Bice of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
ACCS: Alabama needs skilled fiber optic workforce
Alabama Community College System now offers rapid, no-cost training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Goals can be achieved through hard work and dedication’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Last season was another special one for the Good Hope Lady Raiders as they finished with a 31-3 record, added...
WSCC: Spring Under the Stars set for April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final show for the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts programs for the spring 2023 semester will be...
Funds still available for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, funds are still available for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
SFMNP...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors collect 10-0, senior night win over Falkville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday for a senior night matchup against Falkville and the Lady...
Obituary: Londalene Louise Jean
Londalene Jean passed away peacefully at her residence at West Minster Assisted Living, Cullman Alabama, on April 25, 2023. She was the daughter of...
Cullman Regional seeking approval to build ambulatory surgery center in Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is taking steps to build an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at Hartselle Health Park, a multiservice outpatient facility opened...
Obituary: Edith Ranelle Gray
Edith Ranelle Gray, 87, of Cullman, passed away from this life on April 25, 2023, at Woodland Village Nursing and Rehab. She was born...
Obituary: Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr.
Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr., 84, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 4, 1938 in Brewton, Alabama.
He is...
CPD Autism Awareness Month patch sales benefit Autism Speaks
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, the Cullman Police Department is set to wrap up its special patch sale...
Little Free Library unveiled in Dodge City
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, April 24, Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman County Public Library volunteer Renee Welsh, met...
Good Hope City Council moving forward on new pavilion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its second and final April meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and...
‘The purpose…is to highlight the victims’
DA, sheriff, chief address recent murder convictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, along with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman...
Ashley, Cleghorn named Wallace State Teacher, Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Nursing instructor Heather Ashley was named Wallace State Community College’s Teacher of the Year and Rayce Cleghorn as the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats pull away to top West Point 10-3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Lady Bearcats returned home Monday night to host a big local matchup against West Point and it was a tight...
Obituary: Robert Jackson Smith
Robert Jackson Smith, age 76, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023, after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Known as "Bob"...
Obituary: Mary Kate Sandlin
Mary Kate Sandlin, age 80, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2023.
Mary was born on January 17, 1943. Mary started her life...
Obituary: Bradney Craig White
Bradney Craig White, 56, of Fayette, passed away April 21, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 14, 1967, in Jasper, Alabama. He was...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Strickland
Funeral service for Patricia Ann Strickland, age 87, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Wallace State Tennis Teams wins ACCC Championships
ALBERTVILLE, AL — Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams each earned Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles on Saturday at Sand Mountain Recreation Area in...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Basketball season is always special in Cold Springs’: Zane...
BREMEN, Ala. – Last season was another fun one for the Cold Springs Eagles and they finished the year strong. Junior Zane Brown talked...
Urologist Matthew Young joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified urologist Matthew Young, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Young is a recognized expert in robotic surgery, having been...
Comeback kids: Auburn erases 7-run deficit in series-clinching, walk-off win
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn outscored Mississippi State by seven runs in the last four innings to complete its comeback and clinch the series with a...
Obituary: JM Parker
Mr. JM Parker passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1941, to Thomas Raymond and Hettie...
Obituary: Leslie Cason Williamson
Leslie Cason Williamson, born Jan. 17, 1966, passed away to Heaven on April 22, 2023.
Leslie is preceded in death by her parents, James Corlis...
March 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Weathering storms
“Every storm, no matter how big and strong, passes eventually. Just know and remember that your spirit is much bigger and stronger than any...
Alan Crisologo of Cullman elected to UA SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently announced its official Spring 2023 SGA Election results and the following students were elected to either...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1930
From the files of 1920
The new sheriff of Cullman County appointed by Governor Thomas E. Kilby is Mr. J.W. Lambert of the Welti Community....
CCSO welcomes 2 new deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday, April 20, welcomed two newly sworn-in deputies.
Deputy Nelson Hernandez and Deputy Francisco Ayala...
Obituary: Jackie Harris
Funeral service for Jackie Harris, age 87, of Lawrenceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Students sign letters of intent with WSCC applied technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Together with dozens of other NC3 Leadership Schools across the country, Wallace State Community College hosted its fifth NC3 National Letter of Intent...
1,100-plus 4th graders enjoy Water Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 1,100 area fourth graders on Friday, April 21, attended the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of Water”...
Chamber recognizes Students, Teachers of the Year
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that teacher Amanda Stidham is a teacher at East Elementary School. She is a teacher at...
‘Newsies’ debuts; last shows today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts debuted its production of the musical “Newsies” Thursday night. The last two performances are today, Saturday,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats collect wins over New Hope, Priceville
Cullman 11 - New Hope 3 (Softball)
New Hope struck first in their opening at-bats as a two-run home run with one out gave them...
Tree Commission discusses achievements, plans for future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
City Arborist Charles Chandler reported that several trees on...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to round 2 with 3-1 win...
KIMBERLY, Ala. – After splitting the first two matchups with the Blue Devils Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Mortimer Jordan Friday afternoon for...
Obituary: Sarah Jane Barnett Jones
Visitation for Sarah Jane Barnett Jones, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at...
CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking new volunteers due to steadily rising caseload. The volunteers work closely with...
Grant aims to help WSCC students overcome or prevent relationship violence
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Megan Montgomery Foundation recently awarded Wallace State Community College a grant to educate students about healthy and unhealthy relationships. The...
County commission declares National Library Week, Small Business Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday declared April 23-29, 2023, National Library Week in the county.
Chairman Jeff Clemons nominated Tanya Allcorn...
Murder conviction in 2018 hit-and-run death of Holly Pond’s Bradley Ray...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Morris, Alabama, man was convicted of reckless murder on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Cullman County. Brett Steven Amerson’s conviction...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope shuts out East Lawrence 16-0, Thursday scoring...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the East Lawrence Lady Eagles in a Thursday afternoon softball matchup. It was all Lady Raiders from...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits 1st round matchups at Mortimer Jordan,...
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road Thursday night to face Mortimer Jordan in the opening round of the 6A State Playoffs and...
Obituary: Ona Mae Payne
Ona Mae Payne, age 96, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Visitation...
Obituary: Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson
Agnes Mae Winkler Robinson, age 101, passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1921 in Dora, AL to the...
Obituary: German Maqueda Martinez
German Maqueda Martinez, 67, of Hanceville, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his residence.
German was born on June 1, 1955 in Jacala Hidalgo,...
Obituary: John Franklin Claborn
John Franklin Claborn, age 76, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.
He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Houston, Alabama. He...
Obituary: Carolyn Sue Sivley
Carolyn Sue Sivley, age 79, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home. She was born December 23, 1943 in Muncie,...
Obituary: Ernest Phillip Guthery
Ernest Phillip Guthery, 73, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15,...
Arkadelphia man convicted of murder in wife’s 2021 death
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 20, 2023, convicted Thomas Leon McClellan of murder for the Jan. 27, 2021, slaying...
Relationships built at Wallace State last long past graduation
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Mary Beth Sellers graduated from Wallace State...
Baileyton set to host 3rd annual Family Fun Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The third annual Baileyton Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Baileyton Park....
City school board recognizes EES Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the...
‘You can do anything if you set a goal and stick...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope eighth grader Katie Parrish and she shared a lot about what all...
4th Congressional District Art Competition winners honored
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Winners of theFourth Congressional District Art Competition were honored Monday at a ceremony at the Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and...
CATA students machine parts for International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students, through NASA’s High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program, machined components...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie
Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Guthrie was born at...
Spotlight on seniors in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gather on the third Monday of each month at the Vinemont Community Center for fellowship and a meal,...
WSCC Sonography program information session set for April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is hosting an online information session on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m....
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: ‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Leila Pearl...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Eighth grader Leila Pearl was a part of another great cross country season for Cold Springs and she talked about what...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy class nears graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April...
Bloomin’ Festival this weekend!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Craft Fair is this Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman handles Pinson Valley on senior night 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host Pinson Valley and celebrated senior night with an 11-1 win over the...
Good Hope’s Arnold lands on 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fifty-two of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Motley Grimes
Kathy Marie Motley Grimes, 55, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
She was born Oct. 21, 1967 in Geneva, Alabama to...
Obituary: Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson
Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: BG Wendell Arthur Childs (ret)
Wendell was called home to join his parents Charlie and Myrtle Young Childs, and sisters Beverly Childs Jones and Nell Childs Johnson on April...
Elizabeth St. John exhibition opens at Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring paintings...
WSCC Big Band Dance set for April 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 21, at the Burrow...
PET OF THE WEEK: Read a mystery with Agatha by your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Agatha, a female Anatolian Shepherd estimated to be about 3 years old with a toasted caramel coat, is available for adoption...
Flourish raises $9K-plus at Spring Fling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, a nonprofit dedicated to life coaching and mentorship for individuals with disabilities, was proud to host its first-ever...
City reports 15% revenue increase; Ivey to attend Hwy. 157 dedication
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom at Monday night’s council meeting reported that the City’s general fund revenues have increased by...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point rolls past Fairview 14-4, Bearcats take 21-13...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies made the trip over to West Point for some Monday night softball action and it was even...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4 to secure...
BREMEN, Ala. – For the fifth consecutive season, the West Point Warriors are Cullman County Tournament Champions and they had to hold off a...
