Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to...
Saturday Event Guide- Sept. 3
Divino Niño Day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament- starts at 7 a.m.
On behalf of the Nuns of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament we would love to invite you and your family to...
Wallace State volleyball wins at Lawson State, extending ACCC winning streak to 30 matches
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18.
Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches in a row dating back to October 2013.
Sophomore Cierra Davis...
Birds of a feather
PELHAM - Ever hear the haunting call of an owl on a dark night? That could be a barn owl, or maybe what your grandparents called a ‘hoot’ owl. Or maybe you’ve heard a sound that has been described as that of a woman’s...
Call from concerned citizen results in discovery of significant forgery operation; 4 arrests made
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a call from a concerned citizen.
The caller reported suspicious males in a gold Jeep Liberty in the back parking lot of...
CP&R kicks off September’s Concerts in the Park series
CULLMAN - Thursday was a busy night at Heritage Park in Cullman; balls were flying, runners were jogging and a crowd was gathering for the first free Concerts in the Park event this month.
Shelby Williams, athletic director at Cullman City Parks and Recreation, as...
8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament set for Oct. 8
Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County.
CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 at Cross Creek Golf...
Cullman pounds Hartselle, 58-16
Photo: After downing Hartselle 58-16, the 8th-grade Cullman Bearcats celebrate.
CULLMAN - Unless you live under a rock, you know that Cullman vs. Hartselle, no matter what they are playing, is one of the biggest sports rivalries in the Cullman area. Thursday night was the...
After 66 years, Korean War POW to be laid to rest in Cullman
Updated Sept. 14, 11:07 a.m.
CULLMAN - Cpl. Larry M. Dunn's long journey home will finally be complete on Sept. 17, when the soldier's remains will be laid to rest here in Cullman County.
Dunn, who was born on Dec. 20, 1931, was sent to Korea...
Corner rallies to take tri-match from St. Bernard, West Point
WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday, stunning the host Lady Warriors in a tiebreaker after they came from behind to defeat St. Bernard Prep.
The Lady Yellow...
Area preview- week no. 3
Cullman Bearcats (1-1, 0-0) @ Albertville Aggies (2-0, 0-0)
6A, Region 7 opener
McFord Field - Albertville, Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Albertville leads 19-16-3
LAST TIME: Cullman defeated Albertville 58-21 in 2011
LAST WEEK: Cullman defeated North Jackson 45-14, Albertville defeated Arab 45-7.
This will be the first regular season...
Wallace State Community College conducting donation drive for Baton Rouge Community College flood victims
HANCEVILLE – After the April 2011 tornadoes, Wallace State Community College understands how drastically Mother Nature can affect a campus and its employees.
Therefore, Wallace State is currently conducting a donation drive to assist Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana as it rebounds and cleans...
Cullman County Democrats announce HQ grand opening
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats in conjunction with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) will be hosting a Grand Opening event Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for the Cullman Democratic Campaign Office. Headline speakers for the event include candidate for...
Suicide Awareness town hall meeting held in light of increased number of suicides across Cullman County
CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in Cullman County.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick reported that suicides in...
Wallace State student Alexander Perez sparks college’s donation drive for Baton Rouge, LA flood victims
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, shakes hands with Alexander Perez.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering.
Perez and his family lost all of their possessions during the Katrina flooding 11...
Young professionals talk keeping talent in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group, YPCullman, met on Tuesday evening, and the topic was a hot one: how to keep young professionals from leaving the Cullman area. The event, held at Terri Pines, was sponsored by Zeb Little...
2 arrested for burglary; property recovered
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators this week arrested Benjamin Scott Guthrie, 30, of Mt. Olive for five counts of burglary, five counts of receiving stolen property, and unlawful possession of prescription medication. Also arrested was Toni Marcia Duke, 38, of Mt....
Fairview has good day at Brooks XC invitational
FLORENCE - A busy week for Fairview High School on the cross country course started Tuesday with the Aggies claiming first place and the Lady Aggies taking the runner-up berth in the Brooks High School Invitational at McFarland Park.
Fairview's runners scored points for the...
Oakman downs Vinemont in four sets
VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came out of the gate strong, winning the toss and controlling the opening serve, on their way to a 25-20 victory....
CCBOE calls special meeting, suspends employee for 10 days
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane Barnette to suspend an employee for 10 days without pay, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 14.
The name of the employee...
Tajuan McCarty to speak in Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, District Attorney Wilson Blaylock and Judge Kim Chaney will present special guest Tajuan McCarty, founder of The WellHouse in Birmingham, on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Desperation Church. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
McCarty,...
Get to know the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association
CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was created for the entire community by the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association.
The Master Gardeners (MGs) do many things in and...
A night of recognition at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, recognizing the Cullman High School Boys’ soccer team for their state championship, the East Elementary archery team for their city, county, regional, state and world championships, and Mrs. Elaine Fuller for her acceptance into...
Good Hope claims 28-0 win over Holly Pond in season opener
Good Hope Middle School football team photo courtesy of Good Hope Middle School on Facebook
GOOD HOPE - No one has been able to take down the Good Hope Raiders in the past four years of regular season middle school football.
Their winning streak extended to...
Community remembers local veteran, KIA in Vietnam
If family or friends of any soldier killed in wars who lived in my district will come to me with a plan, I will get it through the legislature to name a bridge, highway or some public facility in their memory."
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
BAILEYTON...
Secondary tornado season approaching
CULLMAN - Alabama’s secondary tornado season is just around the corner, so now is a good time to begin reviewing severe weather safety and get a plan in place. While the chances of experiencing a tornado are low, they are not zero, so it...
Donations made to Wallace State Nursing in memory of C.J. Burney
Photo: Suzanne Harbin, left, director of advancement, and Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, accept donations from Dr. Melvin Smith and Lavell Thrasher in memory of longtime college supporter C.J. Burney. The donations were made on behalf of the Sunday school...
Victoria Banks to perform at Wallace State Sept. 13
NASHVILLE – Live On Stage and the Cullman Community Concert Association have announced award-winning songwriter Victoria Banks as part of their 2016 - 2017 concert season. In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat to marketability, Victoria’s music is a unique breath of...
Farm Y’all goes off without a hitch
CULLMAN - Children petting animals, adults pushing strollers with dozing babies, folks visiting, or just sitting on benches doing a little people watching, vendors selling and others carving fruits and vegetables, and the highlight of the festival, giant pumpkins and watermelons which draw lots...
Eagles fall short in hostile environment to Berry, 26-24
BERRY - After a heartbreaking loss last week, the Cold Springs Eagles tried to rebound this week as they traveled to Fred Webster Stadium to take on the eager Berry Wildcats. This was the first meeting between the programs since 1999, where Cold Springs...
Pond rolls over Brindlee Mountain
GUNTERSVILLE - The 2016 high school football season has been good to the Holly Pond Broncos. For the first time since 2004, the broncos have started the season 2-0. The green and white dismantled Coosa Christian 49-0 to open the season and they followed...
St. Bernard teams victorious in Twilight Classic
MONTEVALLO - St. Bernard Prep School took its cross country teams to the University of Montevallo Early Bird Twilight Classic on Friday evening, and the Lady Saints and Saints returned home with plenty to smile about and championship trophies to add to their collection...
Week 2 recap: dominating the game and the scoreboard
CULLMAN COUNTY - Winning by large margins and domination on the field plus the scoreboard were the trends for area prep football in the second week of the 2016 regular season.
The Fairview Aggies and Cullman Bearcats shook off the effects of tough losses to...
Red Door Café hosts free pancake breakfast for a great cause
CULLMAN – The Red Door Café had a great turnout Saturday morning at their free pancake breakfast for donations to Knapsacks for Kids. Cullman County folks turned out to enjoy stacks of delicious pancakes all while supporting a great cause. Knapsacks for Kids is...
Cold Springs boys and girls finish 2nd in Pepsi Cross Country Invitational
MOULTON - Expected to challenge from the start of the cross country season, the Cold Springs Eagles did just that Saturday morning in the Pepsi Cross Country Challenge Invitational hosted by Lawrence County High School.
The defending 1A/2A state champion Eagles finished a point behind...
Johnsons Crossing VFD celebrates 40 years with appreciation day
JOHNSONS CROSSING - The Johnsons Crossing Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) celebrated their 40th year of service Saturday by holding their annual Appreciation Day. The celebration lasted from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with free refreshments for the close to 100 people in attendance. The DownSouth...
Cullman trounces North Jackson 45-14
CULLMAN - The weather delay had no effect on the Cullman Bearcats Friday night as they zoomed past the North Jackson Chiefs 45-14. Week one might’ve been a slow start for the Bearcats’ success, but you wouldn’t know it given how they played this...
West Point comes up short in lopsided clash of Warriors
FLORENCE - The West Point Warriors traveled north of Florence Friday night to face the Wilson Warriors in a lopsided affair. West Point came out on their first possession strong, but the game quickly spiraled out of control once Wilson took over.
West Point scored...
Big plays bury Meek 28-0
ELDRIDGE - Friday night’s contest between the Meek Tigers and the Hubbertville Lions was a contest full of big plays, but unfortunately for Meek, they all belonged to the Lions.
Hubbertville won the toss and elected to receive. The choice immediately paid off as senior...
Addison Bulldogs superior in 2nd half, down Hanceville 46-20
HANCEVILLE - For the first half, the Hanceville Bulldogs went toe to toe with the Addison Bulldogs in coach Craig Flanigan's debut at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night.
But the contest became a different story in the second, with Addison dominating and pulling away from...
Special needs cheerleading squad raising funds to compete
Photo: Alivia is 13 years old and loves to dance and cheer. She has been cheering for nine years. This is her third year to attend Victory Cheer Academy. Alivia has Down Syndrome, or as we like to call it, "up syndrome," because she...
Extension Office’s sleek new Mobile Kitchen to debut at Farm Y’all
Photo: Extension Service Agent Assistant, Raydonna Sims, who will be demonstrating the art of making and preserving apple butter at the Farm Y'All Festival, inspects the new mobile kitchen's equipment
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Extension Office will be riding in style at this year’s...
Wallace State tennis teams begin new era with fall practice underway
Photo: Wallace State men’s tennis player Toddric Stallworth returns a serve in practice this week. Stallworth is from Albertville.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State tennis coach Tony Franklin has been looking forward to this week for a while. Both the Wallace State women’s and men’s tennis...
Emotional day for Vinemont volleyball as Hughes welcomed home and Cotton remembered
VINEMONT - Emotions were high Thursday as Vinemont High School opened the volleyball season, hosting St. Bernard Prep School. The game marked the debut of Shannon Bridges as coach of the Lady Eagles.
The emotional part came when senior Anna Hughes made an appearance and...
2 overnight shootings in Cullman County lead to arrest
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate, unrelated shootings occurred in Cullman County Thursday night, one in Good Hope and the other in Vinemont. Both were domestic in nature and both at approximately 7 p.m. Here's what we know now.
In the first incident, on County Road...
New dental hygiene students get a little help from upperclassmen
Photo: Mary Miller, center, watches as her “Little Sisters” Jenny Barber, left, and Karissa Windham, right, look through their gift bags. As new students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State, Barber and Windham have Miller as a “Big Sister” to call on...
Hanceville police officers recognized for their role in busting national auto theft ring
Photo: Left to right: Mayor Kenneth Nail, Deputy Chief Adam Hadder, Lt. Brannon Hammick and Chief Bob Long
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held a regular city council meeting on Thursday evening, where Hanceville City Police Officers Lt. Brannon Hammick and Deputy Chief Adam...
Vinemont stuns Good Hope on last drive to start out season 1-0
GOOD HOPE - In their first meeting since 2013, the Vinemont Eagles and Good Hope Raiders faced off in their very first regular season game tonight after playing in jamboree games last week. It was a low-scoring affair, with Vinemont winning 14-7 on a...
Healthy habits for college, and the rest of your life
For young adults, the college years provide an opportunity to define ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually. The choices we make and the habits we form will likely persist for many years to follow. The independence we find in our young adult lives allows us...
Obituary: Eva Annie Lewis
Funeral services for Eva Lewis, 81, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Logan Methodist Church, Rev. Steve Bryan officiating with interment in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Lewis passed away August 24,...
Obituary: William Ricky Evans
William Ricky Evans, 71, passed away August 24. A memorial service will be held August 27 at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held August 27 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Obituary: Betty Sue Campbell
Funeral services for Betty Sue Campbell, age 77 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Abbott officiating. Interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Campbell passed away...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shooting incidents tonight
Updated Aug. 25 at 9:43 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate and apparently unrelated shooting incidents occurred tonight in Cullman County, one near Vinemont and one in the city of Good Hope.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, "We have two separate shooting incidents that...
Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman awarded nearly $200,000
CULLMAN - Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, a nonprofit center that serves child abuse victims in Cullman County, recently received a $187,161 grant, awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
“These are competitive grants,”...
Rekindling the Bern: local activists plan to continue the Sanders revolution
Photo shows Cullman for Bernie Sanders/Jill Stein members Victoria Tuggey, Christy Eddy and Donna Clifton.
CULLMAN - It was a warm summer night as the sun was setting in Cullman, Alabama. Local activists gathered in a small apartment to discuss the future of the Bernie...
Annual homestead exemption meetings scheduled for citizens 65 and older
CULLMAN - It is time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for those age 65 and older. Property owners 65 and older can qualify for an extra discount on homestead ad valorem taxes, but must register for it per Alabama law.
To...
Ruby Tuesday in Cullman not on list for closure
CULLMAN - A spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday this morning confirmed that the chain's Cullman location is not on the list for closure. The company announced earlier in August that it will close 95 restaurants by September.
Ruby Tuesday spokeswoman Christine Beggan said this morning, "No....
Cold Springs, Fairview preparing for cross country season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Setting the tone for success in recent years in the sport of cross country have been Cold Springs and Fairview.
The Eagles have claimed consecutive state championships while working their way to the top of the sport in Cullman County.
The Lady Eagles...
Multiple purchases pass Commission 2-1
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met promptly at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, a day later than usual due to the City’s municipal election on Tuesday. After normal housekeeping issues were addressed, the group quickly moved on to new business.
Resolution 2016-28 – CARTS Third-Party...
Area preview- week no. 2
Photo from last week's Holly Pond vs. Coosa Christian game.
Vinemont Eagles (0-0) @ Good Hope Raiders (0-0)
James Shabel Stadium - Good Hope
Thursday, 7 p.m.
LAST WEEK: Vinemont defeated East Lawrence 14-12 in jamboree. Good Hope defeated Susan Moore 19-12 in jamboree.
SERIES: Good Hope leads 29-15.
LAST...
Cullman Middle School steamrolls West Point, 7th-grade team drops Maddox
WEST POINT - Less than a week after the start of the 2016 high school football season, it was the players from middle school who got their chance to shine, and the Cullman Bearcats made the most of the opportunity. The Cats hung an...
Jacobs defeats Townson in close contest
Photo: Left to right, Hannah Jacobs, Connie Voigt Jacobs, Woody Jacobs, Max Townson and Kay Townson
CULLMAN - It was an emotional evening at Cullman City Hall last night, as beloved incumbent Mayor Max A. Townson was narrowly defeated by challenger Woodrow "Woody" Jacobs. Townson,...
Cullman County Election Results
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Obituary: Laila Ellene Tinney
Laila Ellene Tinney, 43, of Hanceville passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The Tinney family will receive friends on Thursday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home; with a private service to follow.
Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
She is survived...
Obituary: Billie Gale Bland Vansant
Funeral services for Billie Gale Bland Vansant, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Sarah Kristen Wood
Sarah Kristen Wood, 26, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Hanceville Funeral Home.
Obituary: Flavin J. Powell
Flavin J. Powell, 83, of Olive Springs, Tenn., formerly of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Knoxville Tenn.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mrs. Powell was...
Local volunteer fire departments perform yearly certification testing
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, the Walter, Jones Chapel, Good Hope and Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Departments completed their annual hose tests. The departments partnered with Cullman City Fire Rescue to hire Fail Safe, a fire hose, pump and ladder testing company based out of New...
ADEM: Mulberry Fork has returned to “pre-spill” conditions
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) said on Tuesday it has concluded its investigation into the release of hundreds of gallons of sulfuric acid from American Proteins in Hanceville last Wednesday that reached the Mulberry Fork resulting in a fish kill.
“While...
Sen. Paul Bussman withdraws from Senate GOP caucus over handling of lottery bill
MONTGOMERY - Sen. Paul Bussman has left the Senate GOP caucus over the Senate's handling of a state lottery bill, Senate Bill 11.
"As a Republican, I have strongly support(ed) the Republican mission of fiscal responsibility, limited government and personal freedom." said Bussman in a...
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab donates to WSCC Nursing Program
Photo: Wallace State Community College President Vicki Karolewics accepts a $2,500 donation from Cherie Rodgers, clinical liaison at Hanceville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education received a welcome gift recently with a $2,500 donation from one of...
Your ballot, by municipality
Here's what you can expect to see on your ballot in today's elections, broken down by municipality. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to find your polling place. Get out there and vote!
City of Cullman
Mayor
Max A. Townson
Woodrow “Woody”...
Hartselle downs Cullman 28-3
CULLMAN - Three days after the Hartselle varsity defeated Cullman 27-17 at J.P. Cain Stadium, the Tigers' junior varsity came to Oliver Woodard Stadium and returned home 28-3 winners.
Quarterback Luke Godsey completed eight of 13 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns, showing great...
Obituary: Betty Bailey
Betty Bailey, 76, entered into rest August 21, 2016. Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Benjamin “Ben” Felton Berry
Benjamin “Ben” Felton Berry, 55, went to his heavenly home on August 20, 2016. He was a wonderful dad, granddad, brother and uncle. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Ben was born on October 29, 1960 in Haleyville....
Obituary: Aquilla Blair Cofer
Aquilla Blair Cofer, 74, passed away August 19. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama and have yet to be announced.
No. 19 Wallace State volleyball, the 7-time defending conference champ, opens 2016 season Tuesday
Wallace State’s volleyball team: Pictured are, front row, from left, August Newberry, Jamie Pittman, Alicia Charles, Cierra Davis, Kelsea Bivins, McCall Morrow, MaKenzie Bearden and Tara Miller; back row, from left, manager Savannah Beard, Abby Borden, Kati Thomas, Caroline Gann, coach Randy Daniel, Kaylee...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of wigged suspect for meth
BETHEL – Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies on Thursday arrested Donovan Casey Odom, 44, of Cullman following a traffic stop on County Road 813 near Bethel.
After CNET agents and deputies had the vehicle pulled...
Sunday afternoon traffic incident leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
CULLMAN - A traffic incident on County Road 1763 in extreme northeast Cullman County on Sunday claimed the life of Anthony David Henry, 41, of the Cullman area. Two other people were airlifted to area hospitals.
According to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...
Building a dynasty
Photo shows last year's St. Bernard Girls' Cross Country team.
CULLMAN - Webster’s Dictionary defines the word dynasty as a family, team, etc., that is very powerful or successful over a long period of time. Here in Cullman County we simply refer to the St....
Obituary: Rebecca Woodley
Rebecca Woodley, 48, entered into rest August 20, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Charles Reese Barnett
Funeral Services for Charles Reese Barnett, 77 of the Corinth Community, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church, with Tim Aris and Justin Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie-in-state at the...
Obituary: James William Pryor
James William Pryor Funeral Services for James William Pryor, age 74 of Eva will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Etha Cemetery, with Bro. Tim Cole & Bro. Josh Sparkman...
Obituary: Roy Jacob Brown, Sr.
Funeral service for Roy Jacob Brown, Sr., 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Jamie McMinn officiating with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brown passed...
Obituary: Jackie Ann Stone
Jackie Ann Stone, 34 of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on August 18, 2016.
Jackie was born January 21, 1982 in Bryan, Ohio. She attended Solid Rock Church.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Jackie is survived by her daughters, Breanna and Jada Nicole Pickens; parents, Robert...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934 and 1994
From the Files of 1904:
Of interest to her many friends in Cullman was the wedding, on February 17th, of Miss Louise Marie Young and B.F. Rumble, which was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Allen, in Decatur.
Mrs. Lizzie Simpson, of Hartselle,...
Week 1 highlights: the thrill of victory; the agony of defeat
CULLMAN - Legendary ABC sportscaster Jim McCay described the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat during the program "Wide World of Sports," and that cliché was well on display for the start of the local high school football regular season.
The thrill of...
Restore Love event held for Hanceville’s explorers on Saturday
HANCEVILLE - Cook Ministries on Saturday hosted a special cookout for members of the Hanceville Police Department’s Law Enforcement Explorer post. The event, dubbed “Restore Love” by organizer, Rev. Karen Cook, was a day for the program’s youth to be recognized, mentored ablnd encouraged...
Wet, but fun, weekend for Cullman County Youth Football jamboree
Photo: Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football
CULLMAN - Wet weather has done what it can to interfere with local sporting events this summer. On the last weekend of July, rain came for three consecutive days forcing delays in the Softball Players Association (SPA) Alabama Red,...
Coach Pat Dye: From the arena to the arboretum
NOTASULGA - You might remember Coach Pat Dye from his days as Auburn’s tough as nails head football coach, or you might know him from his popular weekly radio show, but what you might not know is that he is the owner of an...
Rain went away, runners came out to play at last night’s EvaBank Midnight Run
CULLMAN - The 24th annual EvaBank Midnight Run was an absolute smash last night, with the torrential rains clearing out about an hour before start time. Cullman City Parks & Rec brought back the black lights and color stations this year; the only difference...
Hanceville downs Cold Springs in season opener
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night for the 2016 season opener. After just three plays, there was a 45-minute lightning delay, with the game resuming at 8 p.m. The field was soggy, but the stands were packed.
The Eagles...
Rain dampens Cullman, Cats fall to Hartselle
HARTSELLE - It’s that time of the year again across the South. The air fills the senses with the nostalgia we Southerners hold so dear. Hot dogs sizzling on the grill, the laughter of children tossing a pigskin on the grassy knolls, the lights...
Fairview drops opener in heartbreaking fashion
HIGDON - In a rain drenched opening weekend start to the 2016 high school football season, the Fairview Aggies dropped a heartbreaker the North Sand Mountain Bison, 15-14 in a game that went down to the wire.
“We just gave up way too many plays...
Heavy rain ends Addison game early; Bulldogs win 28-0
ADDISON - The Addison Bulldogs hosted Elkmont for their first game this season. Elkmont started with the ball but quickly turned over on downs to give Addison their first play of the game.
Addison started fast against the Red Devils, scoring easily. With good blocking...
Hamilton pulls off late upset over West Point
WEST POINT - A potential victory turned into a heartbreaking defeat for the West Point Warriors in the season opener Friday evening with the Hamilton Aggies.
Hamilton weathered the storm after giving up a 90-yard touchdown run to the Warriors' Cameron Moore in the third...
Local man Frank Calvert named ATA National Driver of the Year
Photo: Frank Calvert, right, and his wife, Virgie Calvert.
CULLMAN - While this headline may seem similar to a previous one about local man, Frank Calvert, it is even bigger news. Calvert was just named the American Trucking Associations (ATA) National Driver of the Year....
Ghostbusters: Werewolf Division helping charities around the state
CULLMAN - Groups like Ghostbusters: Werewolf Division travel around the state of Alabama, attending charity events and raising money for various causes while also sharing their love of Ghostbusters, the popular film franchise.
Ghostbusters has its own special subculture of organizations and groups. Ghostbusters: Werewolf...
Shedd: BP legislation could mean $70 million for Medicaid and put Highway 157 project on top of state’s list
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a compromise bill to distribute funds from the settlement with BP over the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Today, the bill was approved by the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee. Next it will be sent...
Hanceville High marching band gets help from Shedd
HANCEVILLE - The 57-member Hanceville High School marching band will be traveling throughout the northern part of the state during the 2016-2017 school year. Highlighting its Motown Magic theme, the band will be entering and hosting marching competitions, testing their skillfulness and fluidity.
Travel and...
