Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to help expand interest in the brain, brain research and brain-related disorders. During this week, the Pilot Club of Cullman joins...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The subjects were tabled once again, amid the lack of interested residents who would be required for the two groups. Each...
Suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed chase arrested, identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became a high-speed pursuit that ended in Morgan County a short time later.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said the incident started at Parkside...
Obituary: Robert Fulton Cobb
Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, in Paris, TX. Born in Cullman, AL, on May 12, 1942, to loving parents Fulton Woodrow and Zula (Ellinburg) Cobb, Robert grew up to be a man...
Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction
Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for apron reconstruction. This funding is through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grants-in-Aid for Airports program which was included in the...
Obituary: Jacob W. Knight Jr.
Jacob W. Knight Jr., age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Jacob Knight: A Life of Passion and Purpose
Jacob Knight, a native of Hanceville, Alabama, was a standout athlete from a young age. His prowess on the football field earned...
Obituary: Steve Witcher
Funeral service for Steve Witcher, age 74, of Cullman, AL, is Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Brian Witcher officiating. Family will welcome friends from 1 p.m. until 3 pm. Interment will follow at Berlin Cemetery (Mt. Carmel).
Cullman...
Obituary: Richard Clay Noblett Jr.
Richard Clay Noblett Jr., age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Richard was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug. 23, 1942 to Richard Clay Noblett Sr. and Evelyn Schneider Noblett.
Richard graduated from Cullman High School in 1960. He graduated...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 14• forgery – 3rd degree; person; forged check;• forgery; person; forged document;• unlawful breaking...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website, “Our mission at St. Paul’s Lutheran School is twofold: cultivating the mind and nourishing the soul. The liberal arts cultivate...
ALDOT: Alabama law focuses on distracted driving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.
In 2022, almost 7% of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards announced this week for Division I. Postseason awards are voted on by ACCC coaches.
Williams, a...
Business spotlight: Alabama Distillery Co.
Updated March 15, 2024, at 7:16 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House in Good Hope is a bustling food joint with live music and a kicked-back feel. Owner Patrick “Kat Daddy” Watson talked about his newest on-site endeavor, the Alabama Distillery Co., now...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon against J.B. Pennington. However, a late rally from the Tigers in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards recognize that “Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to these 20 small towns, nominated by an expert panel...
Obituary: Wendy Lee Brewster
Wendy Lee Brewster, age 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, April 5, 1949, to Herman Brewster and Marion Haddaway.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Keith Tucker.
Survivors...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 11• burglary; SCHOOL HOUSE RD.• criminal mischief; CR 1657• interference with public safety...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief EMS and 911 Communications Danny Cain said there was a small fire at Rusken Packaging at 64 Walnut...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience of raising chickens. Open to all youngsters ages 9-18 in the community, this project offers a unique blend of agricultural...
CCSO to host 1-day Citizens’ Academy April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm training on April 13.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said one of his visions when he took office in January 2015 was to...
Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on March 31, starting at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the community center at 538 Colony Road.
This...
WSCC: Free film screening spotlights man’s journey from inmate to artist
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Master of Light” on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The film is the latest...
Obituary: Stephanie Cockrell
Funeral service for Stephanie Cockrell, age 44, of Cullman, AL, is Friday, March 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, with Bro. Dave Wright officiating. Family will welcome friends at the church from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will follow at...
Victim identified in 3-vehicle wreck on I-65
Updated March 13, 2024, at 5:20 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three vehicles, a Toyota Camry, FedEx truck and trailer, and a Dodge van, were involved in a wreck that closed down the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Cullman County and led to one fatality...
Obituary: Julia Hope Mauldin
Julia “Judy” Hope Mauldin, age 75, of Cullman, died Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Julia was retired from Cullman County Schools after a long successful career as a teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents John J. and Alta Ruth Hyatt Mauldin.
Judy is survived...
State unemployment rate up slightly at 2.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January 2024 remained unchanged at 57.4%. The percentage of prime-age workers increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 78.6% over the month. Over the...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday. The All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection is one of 10 semifinalists along with Adrian...
CCSO arrest roundup
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrest roundup
Feb. 29
Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the west side of the city of Cullman. The driver of the vehicle allegedly refused to stop and continued traveling toward the West Point community. The vehicle was ultimately stopped in...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs Monday. The students rotated through the rooms of the Simulation Center in the School of Nursing...
FAITH: Renovation Church offers food and faith to community
Renovation Church is stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of a food giveaway to host an event that not only addresses hunger in the community, but also offers a listening heart for those in need. This unique initiative is not just about distributing food; it's...
Obituary: Rebecca Jane Stricklin
Rebecca Jane Stricklin, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alma Smith. Sister: Rebecca Iona Knight. Brothers: Dean Smith, Wayne Smith, and Billy Smith.
Jane loved and lived for her...
Obituary: Carolyn Naomi Graves
Funeral services for Carolyn Naomi Graves, 87, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Smith
Shirley Ann Smith, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Hanceville, Alabama on April 12, 1942 to Enis W. and Minnie Shoemaker Jones.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14,...
Obituary: Ronald Franklin Jackson
Graveside service for Ronald Franklin Jackson, age 86, of Trafford, AL, happened on, March 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Jackson was born September 12, 1937 and passed from this life on March...
Obituary: Darren Lee Howell
Memorial service for Darren Lee Howell, age 65, of Cullman, is Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Obituary: Sonya Denise Brakefield
Arrangements for Sonya Denise Brakefield, age 64, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Sonya was born June 1, 1959 to J. Kornegy and Jane Gregg Kornegy. She passed from this life on March 9, 2024.
She is...
CCSO involved in high-speed chase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday and became a high-speed pursuit that ended in Morgan County.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said the incident started at Parkside when the school resource officer attempted...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 9• domestic violence – harassing communications; person
March 11• domestic violence-3rd degree; person; Logan St....
Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of Sandy Hook tragedy
CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. This compelling piece of theater is crafted from over 60 interviews with...
Elks Lodge grant funds new mattresses for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently gave local nonprofit Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) a grant of approximately $4,000. The center, which provides domestic violence crisis response and recovery services, used the funds to replace nearly 25 mattresses in its two local...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School was packed to the brim with artwork, as third-sixth-grade students from both West and East Elementary Schools had pieces on...
Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the...
Obituary: Doris Annette Couch
Miss Couch, lovingly known as, "Memaw", was born on June 15, 1959 to Talmage Walker and Carrie Burgette Walker. She was an Amazing Woman, who loved with all of her heart. She was always there for you and would help without any questions when...
Obituary: Roberta Skinner Gurley
Roberta Skinner Gurley passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Jasper, Alabama, she was the daughter of Robert Clifton Skinner Sr. and Zumar Birdie Skinner. She was the widow of Max Gurley, whom she shared 37 years of...
Obituary: Helen Charlene Koen
Helen Charlene Koen, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Koen was born in Winston County, Alabama, on Nov. 19, 1936, to Roy Samuel and Mamie Ada Taylor Puckett.
Ms. Koen was a loyal member of...
Obituary: Irene Roberson
Irene Roberson, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born on Dec. 26, 1931 to William C and Beulah Tyree Todd.
Irene is survived by her daughter Debby (Bruce) Walker of Holly Pond; and her son Ricky Roberson;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 7• possession of dangerous drugs; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug...
Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State Community College Computer Science program offers a Systems Engineering Technology option that is focused on model–based systems engineering (MBSE). After...
WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center in the School of Nursing and Center for Science. More than 35 employers met with students and shared information about...
Obituary: Delma “Donnie” Davis
Funeral services for Delma “Donnie” Davis will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Cold Springs Church of Christ cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Delma...
Sneaky snakes: The good, the bad and the misconceptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spring is almost here, and that means that soon enough, the snakes inhabiting north Alabama will make their way back out into civilization from their weather-induced slowdown. Cullman is home to many snake species that hide in a variety of spots....
Cullman City Schools Job Fair set for March 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a job where you can be the professional you want to be? Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair at Cullman High School on March 21 for applicants interested in several different fields across the district.The system is...
WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady Lions finish runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College Conference championship since 2014. The Lions defeated the Wildcats 81-85 in overtime.
Leading the charge for Wallace State freshman guard and...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader
DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the Bulldogs. The Aggies plated five runs in the second inning to take an early lead and after adding to their...
CATA hosting cereal drive to support Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - In anticipation of spring break, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is uniting students and the Cullman community to support a greater need. CATA is currently hosting a Spring Break Cereal Food Drive that will run through March 19, aimed at...
Cullman County CDC to present Miss Extraordinary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to its halls and students. The school is hosting the Miss Extraordinary Springtime Pageant, which will cater to entrants of all emotional, developmental and physical abilities. One portion of...
Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K coming March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, will host the Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K at Palomino RV Resort on March 16.
ZTR Owners Trey Clark and Nick Doss said they got the idea from a few other beer mile...
Cullman City Council paves way for new business, looks to grow 2 parks
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for “Project Flex,” described by the council as a medical research equipment company. The company plans to make a $50,000 capital investment, and will receive an exemption from City...
Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference.
Fairview teacher Whitney Haynes said this year's speaker, Nicole Pinkham, challenged students to "Know yourself, lead yourself and make a difference.”
Before...
Decatur man charged in I-65 fatality
Updated March 8, 2024 at 10:33 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Decatur man was arrested March 2, 2024, charged with homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent homicide and following too closely. The arrest followed the Cullman County grand jury indictment on Aug. 17, 2023, of Nicholas...
Obituary: Donnie Keith Pitts
Funeral services for Donnie Keith Pitts, 58, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery. Mark Long will be officiating services.
Visitation will be prior to the service...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 6• theft of property-4th degree; person; 2nd...
Obituary: Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden
Graveside service for Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden, age 81, of Cullman, is Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ann was born Sep. 5, 1942 to...
Obituary: Marjorie F. Chitty
Marjorie F. Chitty of Cullman passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by: Sons: William G. Chitty Jr. and Steven Gerald Chitty, Grandsons: Brandon Lee Smith, Christopher Steven Chitty, Brother: Larry McCoy Wood, Sister: Anne...
ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County
A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section of guardrail blocking the southbound lanes and approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled on the pavement.
An ALDOT crew...
New trail opens for mountain bikers, hikers at Oak Mountain State Park
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - A new trail named Room Service at Oak Mountain State Park opened recently, as members of the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP) christened it with a group ride.
The new 1.5-mile multiuse trail connects the Slingshot and Centipede trails and is...
Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning.
Across the northern half of the state, a large area of rain and thunderstorms will move into the western sections after 7 am...
Hanceville Police Department hosting Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department is set to host the Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program at the Hanceville Senior Center on March 11, 2024, from 9 a.m.-noon. This initiative is designed to provide residents with a secure method to dispose of...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 4• possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering with physical evidence;...
Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for egg hunt
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set the date for the annual Easter egg hunt.
Mayor Windell Calloway raised the topic of the Town’s current bucket truck,...
Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot boxes from across the county after Primary Election polls closed at 7.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared, “On Election Day...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 4• identity theft; person• domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment
ArrestsMarch...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Feb. 20
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the city of Cullman. Justin Dwayne Turner, 41, of Hanceville, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of his vehicle...
Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dr. Kent Andersen as Associate Provost
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving as Interim Provost, has been officially named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the College. Additionally, Dr. Kent...
Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.
Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan...
Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else egg your yard
CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year, with the sacred day marked for Sunday, March 30. While the true meaning of Easter is known, many celebrate with...
Obituary: Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith
Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Lea Ellan was born on Nov. 17, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama.
She was a lifelong member of Holly Pond Baptist Church.
Lea Ellan leaves behind her husband of...
Obituary: Jerald Wilford Adams
Funeral service for Jerald Wilford Adams, age 83, of Vinemont, is Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Stringer and Rev. Terry Sharp officiating.
Family will welcome friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and interment will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 4• retail theft of property-3rd degree; Marvin’s;...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The teams were originally scheduled to play at 4 p.m. CT today at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The game will be made up...
WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to anyone who would like to learn more about how the facility can be utilized for individual and group training.
Pro Skills...
North Alabama Dive Center hosting Fish Identification Class
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Are you interested in life beneath the waves? The North Alabama Dive Center is offering an exciting opportunity for marine life enthusiasts with its upcoming Fish Identification class on March 8. This unique course is designed for anyone age six and...
Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead
SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and make Easter weekend a party. Through the past winter months, needed updates and changes have been taking place on the...
Obituary: Melvin Kenneth Swann
Funeral Service for Melvin Kenneth Swann, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at East Side Baptist Church with Bro. Sam Hollis officiating; burial at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on...
Obituary: Chris Edwin Kraft
Chris Edwin Kraft, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024.He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on Sep. 17, 1968, to Dr. George E. and Mrs. Kathleen Kraft.
Chris was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, Kathleen...
Obituary: Mary Jane Gregg Beavers
Funeral service for Mary Jane Gregg Beavers, age 88, of Cullman, is incomplete, at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Jane was born April 10, 1935 to Eddie Gregg and Elzora Roberson Gregg. She passed from this life on Sunday,...
Obituary: John Ray Shipp
Arrangements for John Ray Shipp, age 72, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
John was born June 9, 1951. He passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Family remembers John as a loving husband,...
Obituary: Hugh “Dennis” Trogden
Arrangements for Hugh “Dennis” Trogden, age 70, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Dennis was born Nov. 17, 1953 to Hugh E. Trogden and Eula Benham Trogden. He passed from this life on Monday, March 4,...
Obituary: Gertis Williams
Gertis Williams, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gertis was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 21, 1939.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 29• passing counterfeit bill; Hwy. 69 S• theft of property; CR 998• domestic...
Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from across north Alabama. Held in Wallace State’s new, state-of-the-art welding facility, the event drew 151 students from approximately 31 schools,...
Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event, aimed at connecting students with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) industries in Cullman County, is scheduled to...
Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) earned the distinction.
Specifically, CATA’s Utility Line Worker Program and Parkside’s counseling program were recognized.
“The...
CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini Golf venture, owners Steve and Angie Patrick are growing their business past outdoor mini-golf into a full entertainment venue including...
Books and Brews
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of glasses and various karaoke songs filtered through the building as guests enjoyed the atmosphere and entertainment. In the back of...
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin
Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin, age 83, of Northport, AL. formerly of Cullman died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelbie Jean Chappell Sandlin; son, Gregory Keith Sandlin parents: Herschel Leslie and Clarice Jackson Sandlin; and his brother, Jim (Judy)...
Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and beyond as the one-stop shop for a night of karaoke and live music.
The Saw Mill is a home-grown honky-tonk. Parker...
Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students
VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community.
Vinemont High School Principal Robin Netherton elaborated on the decision to launch the school’s wrestling program, stating, “We had actually been talking...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Feb. 29• harassing communications; person• harassment; person• theft...
Obituary: Nedra Lane Kreps
Funeral Service for Nedra Lane Kreps, age 81, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Gary Driver and Pinky Tyler officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
