Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things fun and joy-filled, sporting plants, flowers, home decor and more.
On June 10, 2024, that vision came to fruition as her plant,...
Obituary: Simeon “Sim” Jonathan Calvert
Funeral services for Mr. Simeon Jonathan Calvert, age 96 of Cullman, Alabama will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Cullman; internment in the Cullman City Cemetery.
Mr. Calvert died Monday, June 17, 2024. He was...
Obituary: Jennifer Lee Wilkins
Jennifer Lee Wilkins age 44, of Cullman passed from this life on Friday, August 9, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Jennifer was born February 11, 1980, to Phillip Van Wilkins and Loretta Lee...
Obituary: Benjamin Barnes
Benjamin Barnes, age 43, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ben was born on February 6, 1981, to Randall...
Obituary: Lady Elan Alvis
Funeral services for Lady Elan Alvis, 83, of Garden City will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Trinity Pentecostal Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday at...
Obituary: Betty Jean Stewart
Funeral services for Betty Jean Stewart, 86, of Bremen, will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Shelton Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m....
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours. This makes scouting extremely important for producers to be able to...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department back to the White City Community Center at 1542 County Road 617.
The precinct was moved in...
Obituary: Miguelina Altagracia Almonte
A Funeral Mass for Miguelina Altagracia Almonte, 40, of Hanceville, will be 10 a.m., Friday January 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Visitation for the public will be at Sacred Heart Church on Friday from 8:45 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. The Rosary will be...
Obituary: Keith Sexton
Keith Sexton, age 65, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs places 1st at Scottsboro Invitational, locals compete at Pepsi XC Challenge
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- The defending state champion Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were in the field at the Scottsboro Invitational Saturday morning and both teams put together great performances. The Lady Eagles placed first in the small school race thanks in large part...
Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and spectators alike regarding his decision at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Youth Center just after 9:30 a.m.
“I think about the last...
Obituary: Sandra Denise Long
Sandra Denise Long, age 63, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
A visitation for Sandra will be held Monday, May 20, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055. A funeral...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve the residents of Cullman County. On Friday, Aug. 16, the Cullman Lions Club helped the clinic step closer to breaking...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from 4-7 p.m. As spaces are limited, prospective participants are encouraged to book their slots early to ensure enrollment. Additionally, early...
Obituary: Douglas Gamble
Graveside services for Douglas Gamble, 85, of Hayden, will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Gamble was born Oct. 7, 1938 in...
Obituary: Sara Juanita Hendrix
Celebration of Life Service for Sara Juanita Hendrix, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday,...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to Allen Joseph Wilson and Roxy Vernice Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, LaQuita (Olalekan) Wilson-Sanusi,...
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 Cushing and Lucy Dickinson. Louise enjoyed word search puzzles, attending church, cleaning her home, having dinner with her sisters, spending...
Obituary: Peggy Jean Doss
Peggy Jean Doss, a lifelong resident of Good Hope, was summoned to that place prepared by her Lord not made by hand on August 23, 2024. Family and friends were with her. Miss Doss devoted forty-two years in secondary education as a teacher and...
Obituary: Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney
Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney passed away Feb. 14, 2024 in Cullman, Alabama. She was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Fluker, Louisiana to John Ellis Spinks and Lela Belle Carter Spinks, who were farmers in Tangipahoa Parish. Upon her high school graduation in Franklinton, LA,...
Obituary: Laura Denise Stuckey
Laura Denise Stuckey, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 57. Ms. Stuckey was born in Michigan, on Oct. 22, 1966.
Ms. Stuckey was a truck driver for many years, and over the course of her career Laura logged...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 28
harassing communications; person
August 29
criminal mischief-1st degree; South Park...
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: Frederick Earnest Tetro Jr.
Frederick Earnest Tetro, Jr., age 68 of Trussville, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. Vincent's East. He was born Monday, May 7, 1956, to Frederick Tetro and Vivian Tetro. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Tetro;...
Obituary: Anthony Wayne “Buster” Jackson
Anthony Wayne "Buster" Jackson entered into rest April 5, 2016.
Complete obituary and announcements will be announced at a later time.
Obituary: Carla Ann Towe
Funeral Service for Carla Ann Towe, age 75, of Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at...
Obituary: Sammie Wilson, Jr.
Celebration of Life service for Sammie Wilson, Jr., age 70, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Colony, AL, with Rev. Willy J. Twitty officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wilson passed...
Commission talks road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the July 16 meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner updated the commissioners on the state of road equipment used by County road crews. The commission is considering shifting funds from the American Rescue Plan Act...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, reports successful Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and adopted four new resolutions.
Resolution No: 017-2024 was the annual resolution to adopt the transportation plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act and Resolution...
St. Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s is located at 615 Main Ave. SW.
The Back-2-School Bash will feature a variety of activities, including games, inflatables and frozen...
Obituary: Nellie Jones Watts
Nellie Jones Watts, 91 of Alabaster, formerly of Ashridge Community, entered into rest on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Saturday morning.
Obituary: Michael Anthony Roden
Graveside Service for Michael Anthony Roden, age 62 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Etha Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Josh Sparkman officiating; Visitation will be from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Bromblow
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Bromblow, 59, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 3rd at Ole Time Way Church. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday April 2nd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ole...
Ivey: Sheriffs’ Grants to begin Q1 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving Sheriffs’ Grants funds quarterly beginning in the first quarter of 2023, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Monday. The amount each county receives is based on monies that...
Obituary: Timothy L. Holmes
Timothy L Holmes, age 38 of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1985, to Keith (Kelly) Glenn Holmes and Debra Rainwater. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father, Keith (Kelly) Holmes; brothers, Christopher...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning ceremony for 2024 graduation season. More than 75 were pinned at a ceremony held in May.
“We are so proud of...
Obituary: Irene Alice Zehr
Funeral Service for Irene Alice Zehr, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Allen Kuykendall and Daryl Ross officiating, burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m....
Cheerleading Team-Up
CHS, West Point and CGCA cheerleaders partner for clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cheerleaders from Cullman High School, West Point High School and Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy teamed up on June 27 for a cheer clinic bringing together dozens of cheerleaders from across the city...
Obituary: Mateo De Feria Gomez
Mateo De Feria Gomez, age 58 of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the University of Alabama Hospital. He was born Tuesday, September 21, 1965 in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Gomez De Feria. Survivors include his...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at Cullman Regional Airport.
Bamafest will bring together experienced and recreational skydivers in Vinemont as they spend the weekend with like-minded thrill...
Obituary: Bill Ballew
Funeral Service for Bill Ballew, age 49 of Cullman, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. David Chambers officiating; burial at Antioch Baptist Cemetery- Fairview. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m....
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated the third year of the partnership between the FPLCC and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which puts books into the hands...
Obituary: Opal A. Latham
Funeral services for Opal A. Latham, a beloved mother and grandmother, who left us peacefully on July 16, 2024 will be 12 p.m., Friday, July 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Gibbs Chapel Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama. Bro. Heath Riggs...
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues 1st public statement since July 4 jet ski accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Sunday, July 7, issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung...
Obituary: Kermit Scogin
Kermit Scogin, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Kermit was born on May 14, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Old Union Primitive Baptist...
Obituary: Retha Johnson
Retha Johnson, age 72, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Bobbie Joe Hinkle
Bobbie Joe Hinkle, age 81, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
A visitation for Bobbie will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Logan Baptist Church, 4684 Co. Rd. 831, Logan, AL 35098. A Celebration...
City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant honored with prestigious award
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for its outstanding operations by the Alabama Water & Pollution Control Association (AWPCA). At the recent AWPCA Conference, the plant was awarded the “Best Operated Plant Award” in the Bio- Filter/Trickling...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s Municipal Park, located at 135 Municipal Drive.
“It's that time of year again, back to school in just a few weeks....
Obituary: Thomas E. “Tommy” Warhurst
Thomas Edward “Tommy” Warhurst, 74 of Cullman, passed away Monday evening June 10, 2024.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was born on January 18, 1950, in Colbert County and also lived and worked in Blount and Cullman counties. He is a...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for suicide awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting those affected by it, will take place at Redline Leather & Cycle Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road NE in...
Obituary: Anna Marie Maddox
Anna Marie Maddox, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Anna was a devout Christian and attend church faithfully until her health began to decline, even though unable to attend services she continued to read her Bible every night. She...
Obituary: Norman Spencer Hale
Funeral Service for Norman Spencer Hale, age 94 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Flint Creek Baptist Church with Buddy Price and Phillip Robinson officiating; burial at Flint Creek. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Wilcutt
Brenda Joyce Wilcutt, 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024. Mrs. Wilcutt was born in Leeds, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 1949.
Joyce enjoyed the beach and tending to her flowers and plants. She loved a good yard sale and was an avid...
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...
Obituary: Syble Fay Osmer
Syble Fay Osmer, age 79, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born Friday, July 23, 1943 to William and Jewel Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Osmer; brothers, Richard Baldwin and Jo...
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...
Obituary: Esther Frances Manous
Funeral service for Esther Frances Manous, age 86, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Charles Crawford officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Matthew Daric Smith
Memorial Service for Mathew Daric Smith, age 30, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bell Springs Baptist Church. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Smith passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his residence....
Obituary: Emmett Mac Wallace
Emmett Mac Wallace was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 4, 1939 to Daisy Runge. He was known to most simply as Mac.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Elaine Wallace. His brother Danny Wallace and sister Irona Adamson. His children,...
Berlin cuts storm shelter ribbon, prepares for community festival
BERLIN, Ala. – The Town of Berlin cut the ribbon on its new storm shelter Monday, June 17, following completion of accessible parking spaces, and Mayor Patrick Bates during Monday evening’s town council meeting declared the shelter “officially ready for use.” He added that...
Obituary: Thomas E. Hall
Funeral services for Thomas E. Hall, 87, of Colony, Alabama will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 10th at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. The burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 11 a.m. to 1...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with saving hundreds of lives, Cullman Regional is achieving high marks from national healthcare quality programs.
Cullman Regional saved an estimated 301...
Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday. A few damaging wind gusts and hail are the main threats. Frequent lightning and heavy downpours will also occur. There is no tornado potential.
The...
Obituary: Raymond Donald Millwood
Funeral Service for Raymond Donald Millwood, age 79 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Nathan Thomas officiating; burial at New Hope, North Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8...
Obituary: Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls
Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls, age 82, passed away February 12, 2024.
Becky was a native of Cullman, AL although she had lived in Huntsville, AL for the last 30 years. Becky moved back to Cullman last year with her dog Izzy.
Rebecca is preceded in death...
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 Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Woodland Village Health...
Alabama DHR cautions SNAP recipients against phone scammers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing a warning as reports of thieves targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with fraudulent phone calls have recently increased.
There has been an uptick in the number of fraudulent calls received...
Circle of Hope 17th annual Shoot for a Cure archery tournament July 20-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Circle of Hope is gearing up for its 17th annual Shoot for a Cure 3D archery tournament, set to take place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at Camp David in Jones Chapel. This annual event brings together archery...
Wallace State Nursing hosts job fair for students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of their third semester in the program. That is when they will be allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Louis Goodwin
Anthony "Tony" Louis Goodwin, age 63, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Tony is survived by his brother Kenny (Brenda) Goodwin; his niece Kandiss Goodwin, his great niece Saban Goodwin, his best friend Dudley Brock and his faithful dogs Buddy and...
Pet of the week: Bow (wow) down to King Arthur!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Arthur is German Shepherd who is approximately 2 years old.
This kingly shepherd is low to medium energy. He is beautiful inside, as well as out, and absolutely loves the time you're able to devote to him. Arthur thrives in your company but...
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life. He was born in Griffin, Georgia and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a loving father who cared deeply...
Obituary: Gert Greenhaw
Graveside Service for Gert Greenhaw, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Don Froelich officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: L. E. Guthery
Funeral services for L. E. Guthery, of Arab will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at...
Obituary: Thelma Ilene Horton Williams
Thelma Ilene Horton Williams, of Cullman, Alabama, was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2024. Thelma was 88 years old.
Ms. Williams was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on December 22, 1935, to...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and local residents.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the most recent Coffee with a...
ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production near July 4, then berry production begins to decline. Mallory Kelley, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and...
Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said this marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package, which Governor Ivey championed and...
Obituary: Randy Edward Johnson
Funeral services for Randy Edward Johnson, 55, of Cullman, Alabama will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Randy Booth will be officiating services. The family will welcome friends at...
Obituary: Frankie Karen Graves
Mrs. Graves was born February 29, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Talmadge & Evelyn Hendrix. She passed away July 1, 2024, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Mrs. Graves is survived by her husband, Gary Graves; son, Joseph Scott Patillo; stepsons, Eric Graves, Jason...
Volunteers needed for 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is approaching, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. This hands-on opportunity allows community members to give back to students in need, ensuring they have the supplies necessary for a...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln of Cullman.
Long-Lewis purchased all assets, including the real estate, and will also retain all Eckenrod employees. This...
Obituary: William “Bill” A. Mann
Hanceville Funeral Home would like to announce the passing of William “Bill” Mann, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Mann was born on September 8, 1945, to the late Roy A. Mann and Emma Goellar-Mann. He passed away on June 11, 2024, at Hanceville Nursing and...
Obituary: Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery
Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery, 62, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was born March 11, 1961 to Robert Taylor and Beverly Althea Sisson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Jerome Jay Saimon Felix
Jerome Jay Saimon Felix, age 33, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Jerome loved to dance especially to Michael Jackson music. He loved and cared for everyone, even strangers. He loved to laugh and really enjoyed spending time and laughing with...
Cullman’s Juliana Brannon earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Juliana Brannon of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brannon, a freshman at The University of Alabama majoring in communicative disorders, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to deserving students through its scholarship program, which...
Watermelons: A treat to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When the summer sun is scorching, there is little more refreshing than a juicy slice of watermelon. Whether from a farmers market or straight from the garden, it’s important to pick watermelons at peak ripeness.
Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension...
Applications open July 1 for Wallace State Nursing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is accepting applications for admission to the program in the Spring 2025 semester. Applications will be accepted July 1 through Oct. 1 for three different pathway options: Traditional ADN and PN Nursing...
Obituary: Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel
Ilo Dean “Brownie” Farris-Daniel, age 77, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Daniel was born on February 27, 1944 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus
Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman County Alabama on February 28, 1943 to George William Kelley and Ethel Estelle Farmer Kelley.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne...
St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a Mass celebrated by School Chaplain Fr. Linus Klucsarits in the Abbey Church. This cherished tradition marks the start of the...
Obituary: Tamara Peinhardt White
Funeral Service for Tamara Peinhardt White, age 58 of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. John's Evangelical Church with Rev. John Richter officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m....
Peinhardt Farm Days scheduled for Oct. 19-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Days over two days again this year. Peinhardt Farm Day has entertained and educated generations of north Alabamians since the 1990s. This year the event will take place Saturday,...
Obituary: Harold Jessie Hays Jr.
Funeral services for Harold Jessie Hays Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Army, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County. Reverend Paul Rivers...
Alabama to name football field after legendary head coach Nick Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will formally recognize seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in his honor. The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously passed...
Obituary: Leamon Segers Jr.
Funeral services for Leamon Segers Jr., 81, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at...
2 Hanceville favorites combine under 1 roof: Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed
CULLMAN, Ala. - In light of the recent economic challenges, two beloved Hanceville businesses, Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed, are joining forces to ensure their continued success. Both shops, which have become staples in the Hanceville community, have felt the strain of the economy's...
Obituary: Charles Hosmer
Funeral services for Charles Hosmer, 85, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Saturday May 25th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bangor Cemetery. Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating services. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
