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Obituary: Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur
Funeral service for Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Thomas Ray Hobbie Jr.
Memorial service for Thomas Ray Hobbie, Jr, 45, of Madison, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the...
Obituary: William J.C. Smith
William J.C. Smith, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Smith was born to William Hershel...
Obituary: Margie Ann Pigg
Margie Ann Pigg, age 77, of Vinemont, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 10, 1946 to...
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and...
Obituary: Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen
Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully of natural causes in Hanceville, Alabama.
Linda was born Jan....
Obituary: Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry
Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry went to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 29, 2023 at almost 93 years old. She was preceded in...
Obituary: Rachel Imogene Creasey
Rachel Imogene Creasey, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 29, 2023. She was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren/multiple great-grandchildren and devoted...
Obituary: William Fred Abel
Funeral service for William Fred Abel, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Angela Jo Campbell
Funeral services for Angela Jo Campbell, 49, of Hanceville, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Brandy Evans Wilson
Funeral service for Brandy Evans Wilson, 38, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Missionary Grove Baptist Church, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Link hosting backpack drive for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – As many residents of Cullman County brave the wintery chill for dazzling light displays, outdoor holiday markets and even ice skating...
Ivey announces additional $500K for Cullman Co. road project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Gilley
Memorial service for Jimmy Ray Gilley, age 55, of Logan, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey
Funeral service for Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey, 89, of Hanceville, will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Carol Denise Horstman
Carol Denise Horstman, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Carol is survived by her husband, Robert Horstman; her son...
UPDATED: 1 arrested following car chase; passenger free to go
UPDATED (5:24 p.m.) - According to CPD, the driver of the car was arrested and the passenger was detained but released. The driver is...
Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes is set to take place Sunday, Dec. 3. It’s a chance to...
Cullman City Council hears challenge to new north-side development
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to rezone property belonging to the...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony...
Obituary: Carolyn Mae Ortega
Carolyn Mae Ortega, age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Feb. 8, 1947, to...
Obituary: Robert Lee Hare Sr.
Robert Lee Hare Sr., age 78, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1945,...
Obituary: Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox
Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox, 85, was granted her wings on Nov. 26, 2023 at Shelby Baptist Medical Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral services for...
ADOC arrests 2 of its own
ELMORE, Ala. – Former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Administrative Support Assistant II at Elmore Correctional Facility, Sarah Woodward, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on Workforce Training Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – City, county and state representatives in industry, business and education were gathered on the campus of Rehau Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Local family entering mission field in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you asked Lyndsie Camper what her heart loves most, she would say without hesitation, “To serve others.”
Camper, her husband Micah...
Obituary: James Early Scott
James Early Scott, 84, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Obituary: Gladys Louise Carr
Gladys Louise Carr, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Ms. Carr was born to...
Obituary: Tammy Kay Sanford
Tammy Kay Sanford, born Aug. 22, 1963, went to her Heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2023 while residing in Honey Grove, Texas.
A memorial service...
Obituary: Leslie Diane Malone
Funeral services for Leslie Diane Malone, 53, of Bremen, Alabama will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Henry Roy Goodno
Henry Roy Goodno, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Goodno was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Patricia “Sally” Curl
Memorial service for Patricia “Sally” Curl, age 75, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Curl...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Genevieve “Gen” Robbins Crawford
Funeral service for Genevieve "Gen" Robbins Crawford, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt: A tradition of German Christmas magic unveiled in the...
Updated Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt, the South's largest and most authentic German-inspired Christmas market, has made its...
FEMA cautions holiday shoppers against online scams
ATLANTA - The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves. While millions of people will be online looking...
Kicking Cancer dancers donate over $2K to Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. - After their yearly dance workshop and social, dancers and organizers of “Kicking Cancer in Cullman” donated proceeds to the Cullman County...
Obituary: Freida Stidham
Funeral service for Freida Stidham, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
‘It’s been years in the making’: Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt officially opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt is officially open the for the holiday season and a crowd gathered at the newly-renovated Depot Park for Friday...
Dr. Joseph Jowers joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified family medicine physician Joseph Jowers, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jowers attended medical school at the University of...
Brandin’ Iron Veterans Day Dinner feeds 1.3K
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Brandin’ Iron’s eight annual Veterans Day Dinner took place Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. It was a free meal for...
Obituary: Charles Baker Davis
Charles Baker Davis passed away at home on Nov. 20, 2023 after a three-year battle with severe COPD. He was born July 8, 1949...
Berlin eyes park changes sought by local farmers
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening discussed a change to its plans for the current farmers market and proposed town...
Candidates qualify for local offices
CULLMAN, Ala. – A number of candidates have qualified to run in local elections in 2024. Candidates seeking nomination by a party primary had...
Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt: German winter wonderland in the heart of Alabama!
CULLMAN, Ala. - As winter cloaks Cullman, an old-world charm takes over the streets, bringing with it the magical aura of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Obituary: Clarice Koehler Shafer
Clarice Koehler Shafer passed from this life Nov. 17, 2023. She was born April 28, 1934. Graveside service will be held at Cullman City...
Obituary: Rachel Marie Mayhall
Rachel Marie Mayhall, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in Alamogordo, New Mexico at the home of her brother, August Mayhall....
Obituary: Sister Priscilla Cohen, O.S.B.
Sister Priscilla Cohen, O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, passed into the arms of God on Nov. 20, 2023....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA dishes out safety tips for Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabama roadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
Karma’s Express opens on Main Ave.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Karma’s Coffee House has officially thrown its hat in the ring of food trucks serving the Cullman area with its newest...
Rusty and Beth Daniel named 2024 Farm Family of the Year
SIMCOE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman Farm-City Banquet was hosted by the Cullman County Farm-City Committee at Camp Meadowbrook Tuesday night, Nov. 21, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland officially open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon...
Gudger receives statewide leadership award
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R- Cullman, was recently recognized as 2023 Alabama RC&D Senate Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association...
Obituary: Sandra Garrison Burnham
Sandra Garrison Burnham, 78, of Dellrose, Tennessee passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Ms. Burnham is preceded in death by her parents, John Ray...
Obituary: Sandra Joyce Albritton
Sandra Joyce Albritton, age 80, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 9, 1943, in New...
Obituary: Travis Dewayne Powe
Funeral service for Travis Dewayne Powe, age 46, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Helen Marie Holcomb
Funeral service for Helen Marie Holcomb, age 91, of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Patsy Plott-Jackson
Funeral services for Patsy Plott-Jackson, 69, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Nelwin Annette Taylor
Funeral service for Nelwin Annette Taylor, age 85, of Hanceville, will be Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist church,...
Obituary: Boyd L. “Tyke” Browder
Funeral service for Boyd L. “Tyke” Browder, age 68, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at 12 pm at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Prepared for the storm: Cullman Electric Cooperative readies for fall power...
Updated Nov. 20, 2023, at 6:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the fall storm season approaches, Cullman Electric Cooperative stands ready to tackle any challenges...
CCBOE, Premier Bank team up to offer surprise attendance bonuses
Updated Nov. 20, 2023, at 6:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good attendance is the foundation of doing well in school, and later in life, doing...
County commission appoints new deputy coroner, accepts grant to resurface CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Nov. 14 meeting appointed Brian Monk to serve as a deputy coroner, at the request...
Repairs begin to make Gulf State Park Pier whole again
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Lamar Pendergrass had a dream several years ago when he became the South Region Operations Supervisor for the Alabama Department...
Obituary: John Cleveland Livingston
John Cleveland Livingston, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 16, 2023, at the age of 87. Mr. Livingston was born July 5, 1936,...
Obituary: Michael Geroam Milligan
Funeral service for Michael Geroam Milligan, 73, of Vinemont, will be Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: Janice Annette Hinkle
Memorial service for Janice Annette Hinkle, age 72, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Janice...
Unsheltered International invites community to free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Unsheltered International is dedicated to helping unsheltered and unhoused individuals and connecting resources to the people who may need...
2023 Festival of Trees begins Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s fall and the trees have our full attention! Phyllis Hain, volunteer consultant for the Cullman Tree Commission, stated, “As my...
Library board discusses changes in operations amid interim director resignation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, discussed director pay and changes in operations, rescinded...
Local volunteer fire departments granted $100K in American Rescue Plan Act...
VINEMONT, Ala. – It was all smiles Thursday evening, Nov. 16, as members of the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments received $100,000...
Obituary: Wanda Knighten
Funeral services for Wanda Knighten, 65, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Robert John Schweighart
Robert John Schweighart, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.
Robert is survived by his wife, Kattie Powe Schweighart; his...
Cullman Association of Realtors kicks off annual toy drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local realtors are gearing up for the holiday season and preparing to make Christmas wishes come true. Now through Dec. 13,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman’s Lacey Johnson crowned 2024 Miss UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham is senior Lacey Johnson, of Cullman.
Nine students competed for the title in the...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Hampton Watts
Mary Joyce Hampton Watts, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 6, 1957,...
Obituary: Euell Franklin Bartlett
Funeral service for Euell Franklin Bartlett, age 88, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Carol Fannin
Carol Fannin, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Carol was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on Aug. 23,...
5 arrested in deaths of 2 Cullman County brothers
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - The Winston County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, announced the arrests of five individuals in connection with...
‘Y’all come eat!’: Free Vinemont Community Thanksgiving Meal this Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. - Community leaders in Vinemont are preparing to dish out a traditional Thanksgiving meal to local families. The town will host its...
Vinemont Town Council talks holiday events
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its November meeting, discussed community holiday events, including the annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas Tree Lighting,...
Restaurateurs, ranchers and foodies gather for inaugural Taste of Cullman event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dedicated restauranteurs and chefs, local ranchers and growers and those who just love a good bite to eat gathered at Wallace...
Obituary: Edna M. Hardin
Funeral service for Edna M. Hardin, age 88, of Vinemont, will be Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Obituary: Corinne Byrd Glasscock
Funeral service for Corinne Byrd Glasscock, age 102, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian...
Obituary: Dakota Ray Lamons
Dakota Ray Lamons, 19, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 9, 2023. Dakota was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Oct. 1, 2004,...
Obituary: Mary “Dean” Chambers Porter
Funeral services for Mary “Dean” Chambers Porter will be Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Ryan Baptist Church, with Rev. Perry Knight...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Addison High named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School for...
Updated Nov. 15, 2023 at 7:33 p.m.
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School is a small school in a small town in Winston County, Alabama...
Cullman Regional welcomes Kurt Blake, MD to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified rheumatologist Kurt Blake, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Blake attended medical school at the University of West Indies,...
