Tag: News
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and...
Obituary: Bernice Wynelle Hesterley
Bernice Wynelle Hesterley, 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024. Wynelle was born on Dec. 29, 1935 to Mae and Clyde...
Obituary: Norman Calvert
Norman Calvert passed from his home to his heavenly home on Jan. 5, 2024.
He was born Nov. 7, 1936 to Ofel and Margrette (Speegle)...
Cullman Regional a 175-bed hospital after 2-phase expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital after adding a total of 30 new beds to its critical care and medical...
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit in Cullman County involving stolen vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Brandon Chester Stephens, 18, of Falkville, after a brief pursuit Friday night, Jan. 5....
Patterson appointed new CPD assistant chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has a new assistant chief.
Patrol Officer Brandon Patterson was appointed to the assistant chief position this week...
Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis...
Obituary: Sandra K. Mann Wiley
Sandra K. Mann Wiley, 81, of Lexington, passed away Jan. 4, 2024.
She was born Sep. 11, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sandra enjoyed playing games...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Pair
Funeral service for Michael Wayne Pair, age 66, of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Terrell Barr Linton
Terrell Barr Linton departed this life peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 59. A revered father, brother, son,...
Obituary: Burlon D. Mathis
Funeral services for Burlon D. Mathis, 85, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Rhonda Carol Rusk
Rhonda Carol Rusk, age 68, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Rhonda is survived by her sister Laurie (Benny) Washburn; her...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2 women sentenced for murder committed in Talladega National Forest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two women were sentenced Thursday, Jan. 4, for crimes committed in the Talladega National Forest, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and...
‘Operation WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer’ works to eliminate preventable cancer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Prevention Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working toward meeting the goals of “Operation...
Matthew Sykes, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Sports medicine physician Matthew Sykes, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Sykes is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained...
Obituary: Louise Alberta Stamos
Louise Alberta Stamos, 69, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Jan. 3, 2024 at her residence.
She was born April 19, 1954 to the late Albert...
Obituary: Doris Marie Morgan
Doris Morgan stepped into heaven to be with her Lord on Jan. 3, 2024, at 75 years of age. The funeral service will be held...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Ellenburg
Memorial service for Bobby Wayne Ellenburg, age 88, of Baileyton, is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 3 p.m., with Ken Forrest and Brock Johnson...
Rushforth Family Care: New practice bringing holistic medical care to whole...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Tyler Rushforth said he and his team of health care providers at Rushforth Family Care are committed to following a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Update on Cullman County Revenue Office malware attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office over the Christmas weekend was the victim of a malware attack, forcing a temporary shutdown of...
Obituary: Janis Blair Witte
Janis Blair Witte, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Janis was born in Alabama.
A visitation for Janis will...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv safe amid AMCC legal stalls
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wagon Trail Med-Serv, Cullman County’s only potential Integrated Facility for producing medical cannabis, is secure in the licensing process. On Dec....
Ribbon cut on new Cullman Middle School facility
CULLMAN, Ala. – The foyer of Cullman Middle School’s newest facility was packed on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2024, as key players and dignitaries...
Obituary: Betty Hildreth Metts
Betty Hildreth Metts, 88, of Leesville, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day. The widow of Philip T. Metts, she...
Obituary: Shirley Shrewsbury Hardin
Shirley Shrewsbury Hardin, born Nov. 24, 1951 to Bernley G. Shrewsbury and Alice Bishop Shrewsbury, passed from this life on Dec. 30, 2023 at...
Obituary: Paul Hollingsworth
Paul Hollingsworth, age 86, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 29, 2023. There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Douglas Eugene Veal
Memorial service for Douglas Eugene Veal is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Mildred Mae Wynn
Mildred Mae Wynn, born July 3, 1923 to Oscar Angle and Alma Harris Angle, passed from this life on Dec. 27, 2023 at age...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Kitten in Autauga County tests positive for rabies; vaccination for pets...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed that a young kitten developed rabies, subsequently died, and tested positive for...
Obituary: Larry David Duvall
Larry David Duvall, 66, of Haleyville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 9, 1957, in Burlingame California.
Larry...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Moore Johnson
Funeral service for Wanda Sue Moore Johnson, age 85, formerly of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Cullman...
Obituary: Claudia Elaine Hanks Kreps
Funeral Service for Claudia Elaine Hanks Kreps, age 82, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Christ Lutheran...
Obituary: Linda Gail Speegle
Funeral service for Linda Gail Speegle, 78, of Vinemont, is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Panama Baptist Church, with Bro. Delwin...
Man charged with attempted murder, arson in Berlin house fire
Updated Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A manhunt that began after a house fire on Dec. 23 ended Tuesday, Jan. 2,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
What’s on tap for the city of Cullman?
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning.”- Benjamin Franklin
Our Founding Fathers understood the task of creating...
Hanceville Council approves rezoning to allow duplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a relatively quiet meeting in Hanceville’s council chambers on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The council heard from resident Stephen...
Obituary: Thomas Junior Fuller
Thomas Junior Fuller was born Sep. 30, 1943, in Cullman, Alabama. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, he finally found peace on Jan. 1,...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the holiday weekend, including:
Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Faith Elizabeth Welbourn, 25, of...
2 charged following manhunt
WALTER, Ala. - Two men have been charged following a manhunt in the Walter area on Thursday, Dec. 28. According to the Cullman County...
HPD ends standoff peacefully
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell and an array of HPD officers were involved in standoff with an armed man with dementia...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt attracts more than 200K visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Christkindlmarkt saw a significant expansion this year. The market, known for its festive atmosphere and cultural significance, introduced new...
Obituary: Alice Medlock
Funeral services for Alice Medlock, 99, of Hanceville, will be 2 P.M. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will...
Obituary: Teresa A. Anders
Teresa A. Anders, age 60, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1963, to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Gentry, Nassetta share NYE safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta shared ways to ensure safety this New Year’s Eve. ...
Ivey announces $500K grant to help Cullman revitalize Depot Park
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant for improvements at Cullman’s Depot Park as part of the City’s ongoing downtown...
Obituary: Gail Cagle
Gail Cagle, 87 of Double Springs, passed away Dec. 27, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Double Springs,...
Obituary: Robert Lee “Bob” Hall
Robert Lee “Bob” Hall, 56, of Odenville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at St. Vincent’s of St. Clair.
Family will be receiving friends...
Obituary: T. E. “Buddy” Osborne
T. E. "Buddy" Osborne, age 89, of Gadsden, Alabama, formerly of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Buddy was born in Alabama...
Fire fought in Walter as CCSO and CPD capture suspected carjackers
WALTER, Ala. - Cullman Police and Cullman Sheriff's deputies search for suspect as a manhunt is actively underway in Walter while firefighters extinguish a...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE names December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced its December Teacher and Staff Member of the Month on Dec. 26. Each...
Polar bears taking plunge in the New Year for Meals on...
DECATUR, Ala. - The 2024 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at noon. The annual event will...
Obituary: Luther “Perry” Tucker
Mr. Luther "Perry" Tucker passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 24, 2023. Mr. Tucker was a Cullman Native, Born Aug. 5, 1939, the...
Obituary: Sybil Marie Baker
Sybil Marie Baker, age 93, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 21, 1930,...
Obituary: Riley Orville Trimble III
Riley Orville Trimble III, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1975,...
Obituary: Verlin Millican
Graveside service for Verlin Millican, age 93, of Big Springs, West Virginia, was held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at Flint Creek Cemetery with interment...
Obituary: David Leon Frost
David Leon Frost, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at North Alabama Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Frost was...
Obituary: Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge
Jackson “Jack” Kelley Aldridge departed this earth on Dec. 20, 2023. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on April 24, 1940 and married his...
Obituary: Mark Page
Funeral services for Mark Page, 62, of Bremen, will be 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverend Junior Garmin...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Marshall files brief with U.S. Supreme Court opposing Biden DOJ’s request to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall – joined by 18 states – filed a brief in the case United States v. Trump,...
Obituary: Danny Ward Shepherd
Danny Ward Shepherd, age 65, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. He was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Virginia to Wayne...
Obituary: Loucille Glover
Graveside service for Loucille Glover, age 88, of Jones Chapel, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Jones Chapel Cemetery....
Obituary: David Fraklin Clark
Funeral services for David Fraklin Clark, 82, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Wilford James
Wilford James, age 83, of Cullman, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
After working as a Coca Cola Salesman for over 40 years, Wilford spent the...
Obituary: Issak Kayne Kelley
Issak Kayne Kelley, 19, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at his residence.
He was born April 13, 2004, in Russellville, Alabama. Issak...
Obituary: Donna Lynn Frullate-Green
Donna Lynn Frullate-Green, 69, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 23, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Patty Tamala Yeager Speer
Patty Tamala Yeager Speer, 63, of Cullman, passed from this life peacefully on Dec. 25, 2023 in the presence of her loving family. There...
Cullman native James Munger sworn in as division commander with USCG...
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the 9th Central District Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 4, 2023, Cullman native...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO names training center in honor of Blackwood
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently honored Capt. Ricky Blackwood for his contribution to the law enforcement community by naming its...
Flying Fifty Hotel coming to Cullman in 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel, a boutique-style hotel, is set to open in March 2024 on the southwest side of Cullman.
Owners Challie...
Merchants Bank gives $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. – For three decades, Merchants Bank has hosted its annual Charity Classic golf tournament in early October, working to raise funds for...
‘This is my home. I felt like I could do the...
Parkside Outreach Program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is one of many nonprofits nestled firmly in the far reaches of Cullman County, this...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone...
Update: CCSO searching for man in connection with Berlin fire
Updated Dec. 25, 2023, at 10:40 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man in connection with the...
Obituary: Marlene Wade Osborne
Marlene Wade Osborne, age 87, of Gadsden, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Marlene was born in Alabama on...
Elks Lodge spreads Christmas love
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge has been hosting three impactful programs this holiday season in an effort to give back to the...
Obituary: Edwin Dudley Guthrie
Funeral service for Edwin Dudley Guthrie, age 75, of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Buchanan Sullivan III
James Buchanan Sullivan III, 62, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2023. Mr. Sullivan was...
Berlin could join proposed state recreational trail system
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council this week heard about a new project that could connect Berlin to a statewide network of recreational...
Obituary: Julia Rae Hand
Memorial service for Julia Rae Hand, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Northbrook Baptist Church...
Obituary: Wilma Faye Law
Funeral service for Wilma Faye Law, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Louise “Angie” Angeline Johnson
Funeral service for Louise "Angie" Angeline Johnson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips
Phyllis Jeanne (Livingston) Phillips passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 2:24 p.m. She was born on July 12,...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last week, including:
Dec. 15
Deputies were informed of a subject who...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Tree Commission searching for volunteers, introduces new arborist
CULLMAN, Ala- At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Cullman Tree Commission discussed the inaugural Festival of Trees and the possibility of continuing this...
Cullman Fire Rescue Santa Ride heading through town this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire and Rescue will host its annual Santa Ride event this Friday, Dec. 22, from 5-9 p.m. The big man...
Obituary: Bonnie June Thompson
Bonnie June Thompson, age 91, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Bonnie is survived by her sister-in-law Laverne Stokes-Laney; her sons...
Obituary: I.V. Pickering
I.V. Pickering, age 81, of Vinemont, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born to...
Obituary: Judy Ann Parker
Judy Ann Parker, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Nov. 10, 1948, in...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist...
Obituary: Willard Ryan Drummond
Funeral service for Willard Ryan Drummond, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
