OBITUARY: Grady Junior Mattox
Funeral service for Grady Junior Mattox, 70, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 at West Point First Baptist Church with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Revs. Delwin Kilgo and Steve Rodgers officiating. The body will lie in state at...
OBITUARY: Nellie Baggett Barnes
Graveside services for Nellie Barnes, 91 of Fairview will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 5, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fairview, with Dr. David Chambers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Barnes died Saturday November 1 at Cullman...
OBITUARY: Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas
Mr. Larry Carlton Thomas of Cullman passed away November 1, 2014 at CRMC.
He was 69 years old. Funeral services will be held Nov. 4, 2014 at Moss Service Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy B. Tucker, age 80, of Decatur will be Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker passed away Friday, October 31 at CRMC.
She is survived by her husband; Donald Tucker, sons; John (Lisa) Tucker and Joel Tucker, and...
Poll Workers: Who Are They And What Do They Do?
CULLMAN - Election Day is right around the corner and as we prepare to go out and cast our votes, there are others who are gearing up to take their proper places at designated polling locations throughout the area. Who are these poll workers...
Cullman City Fire Department Approved for New Fire Rescue Equipment
CULLMAN – Chief Edward Reinhardt at the Cullman City Fire Department has requested to purchase new fire rescue equipment from the HGAC bid list. The Cullman City Council voted on this request last night at the City Hall meeting and granted approval.
One request was...
Grants to assist with improvements in three north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY - Community Development Block Grants totaling $1.47 million awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley will help make improvements and upgrades in St. Clair, Blount and Cullman counties.
The governor awarded grants to three communities in Cullman County: The city of Cullman is receiving a $450,000...
Compton’s Veterinary Clinic Makes New Home Beautiful
CULLMAN – On Highway 31, there is a house that has been a home and place of business to establishments like the Candle Garden for many years. Recently, however, new ownership has transformed this beautiful building into a sanctuary for the pets of Cullman...
Dream Home Outlet: Get the Home of Your Dreams
CULLMAN – If you are looking for the home of your dreams, you may want to take a short drive out to the new Dream Home Outlet. Locally owned and operated, Dream Home Outlet offers you the best in manufactured homes at a price...
Substation Power Outage Impacts Both City and County Residents
CULLMAN - A power outage is currently affecting residents living in the eastern portion of Cullman city and sporadic locations throughout the county.
Cullman Power Board Director Mime Manning said the substation is jointly operated by the CPB and Cullman Electric Cooperative.
"On our end (CPB)...
Preliminary renovations cost to Dafford Smith Stadium estimated at $2.7 million
FAIRVIEW – In a press releases issued by Cullman County Schools superintendent Dr. Craig A. Ross, the structural assessment of the Dafford Smith Stadium, conducted by Advance Structural Design Inc., has returned a with an estimated renovation cost of $2.7 million.
“We appreciate the work...
CPD Investigating Deadly Train Collision with Unidentified Male
CULLMAN – An official with the Cullman Police Department confirmed this morning that an unidentified male was struck and killed on the train tracks, just north of Arnold Street close to the Train Depot.
According to the official, the incident occurred between 12:45 a.m. and...
Ride in Style at 278 Auto Wash and Detail
CULLMAN – At 17 years old and a junior in high school, Nathan Haynes has operated his own business, 278 Auto Wash and Detail, since July of this year.
As a former employee in fast food, Nathan said, “I like being my own boss.”
While most...
Cullman Gets a Taste of Ireland
The Irish Chipper Opens
CULLMAN – Cullman is getting a taste of Ireland with the opening of The Irish Chipper. This charming new restaurant is located downtown, next to The Downtown Grill, and is open for lunch.
Owners Doris and Martin Merriman are pleased to bring...
Cullman Police Department Approved for Body Cameras and Tahoes
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Police Department will be receiving about 35 body cameras and six Tahoes after a requests for approval from the Cullman City Council was authorized Monday evening.
Police Chief Kenny Culpepper requested to purchase body cameras with video management, storage and...
October 20 Deadline for Voter Registration Approaching
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Jim Bennett today (Friday) reminded Alabama residents that October 20 is the deadline to register to vote for the November 4 General Election.
Eligible non-voters may download a registration form online at www.alabamavotes.gov to mail to their local boards of...
Fall Fashion: A New Season Means New Fashion Trends
CULLMAN – Fall is here and that means your fashion will need to be up to speed with the fast approaching weather changes. Boutiques such as Bessie Mae, Bella Faire, Natural Selections and What a Girl Wants are already prepared for the fall season...
The Creators Place Offers Natural Remedies in Downtown Cullman
CULLMAN – The Creators Place held its grand opening last Friday afternoon. This unique store is located in downtown Cullman across from First Community Bank. It carries everything from herbs to jewelry and certainly has something for all ages and styles.
The Creators Place offers...
Come Spend An Evening with James Spann
CULLMAN – If you are looking to spend a magical evening with a state celebrity and hero, then you should be at the Cullman Civic Center on October 10. Sardis Baptist Church has put together an evening to remember with good food, fellowship and...
Good Hope Pharmacy Opens
GOOD HOPE – Good Hope Pharmacy is officially open! Located on Highway 69 in north Good Hope, this pharmacy offers a little bit of everything to the citizens of Good Hope and beyond.
This pharmacy is owned by brothers Kiah and Patrick Brown and their...
Cullman Fights Hunger
VISTA AmeriCorps Members Serve at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN – The North Alabama Agriplex recently received a grant for their Food for Life program, which has brought AmeriCorps VISTA participants to serve here in Cullman. These good Samaritans are working with the Agriplex to...
American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. Donate $75,000 to Garden City Elementary School
GARDEN CITY - Cullman County Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross announced today that American Protein and the Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. donate $75,000 to Garden City Elementary school.
"As the superintendent of Cullman County Schools I want to publically thank American Protein and the...
Fire at Unused Concession Stand on Campus
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville Fire Department responded to a self-contained fire at an unused concession stand at the old soccer field on the Wallace State campus Saturday morning.
Wallace State campus police officer Shane Drake noticed smoke from the building at around 8:10 a.m. It is...
Riders Against Texting
CULLMAN – Technology today is a remarkable thing. We can make a call, send an email or take a photograph at any time and in any place. They have brought people closer, and made life easier in so many ways. There is, however, another...
Fire at Unused Concession Stand on Campus
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville Fire Department responded to a self-contained fire at an unused concession stand at the old soccer field on the Wallace State campus Saturday morning.
Wallace State campus police officer Shane Drake noticed smoke from the building at around 8:10 a.m. It is...
Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney elected as President of AADCP
CULLMAN – Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney was elected President of Alabama Association of Drug Court Professionals at their last conference in Montgomery Alabama.
“I am very proud and honored to have been selected to serve this Association and will continue to work to help...
Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney elected as President of AADCP
CULLMAN – Cullman District Judge Kim Chaney was elected President of Alabama Association of Drug Court Professionals at their last conference in Montgomery Alabama.
“I am very proud and honored to have been selected to serve this Association and will continue to work to help...
Funding Food for Families: Secret Meals Help Children in Need
CULLMAN – Every year in Alabama, as many as 450,000 children will require free lunches in our school systems due to low income. Many children depend on the two meals they receive from schools, and struggle on weekends when food is not always guaranteed....
ADEM Grant Used for New Recycle Truck
CULLMAN – The City of Cullman Sanitation Department received a new recycle truck funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) through a grant from the Alabama Recycling Fund. The truck, a 2014 Freightliner Mini Max, cost $135,000 and was 100% funded by...
Cullman County Seeks to Regain Right of Way at Ryan Creek Marina
BREMEN – Local residents of Cullman County recently met at the Brushy Pond Community Center to discuss an ongoing legal battle that is affecting many in the area. Cullman County Associate Commissioner Stanley Yarbrough met with local concerned citizens along with Cullman County attorney...
September is National Preparedness Month: Help Your Family Be Prepared
CULLMAN – Events like the deadly tornadoes of April 27, 2011 are not days that we as a county want to remember. Homes, businesses and lives were lost that day across the state, and we as a community recovered together, stronger and united. After...
Governor Bentley awards $3.63 million for highway safety
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $3.63 million in grants for programs that to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities.
The state’s nine regional traffic safety offices will use the funds to cover overtime for officers and deputies conducting extra patrols and...
Children in Alabama being tested for Enterovirus D68
MONTGOMERY - Reports of cases from across the nation have prompted concern among parents of children and teenagers about enterovirus D68 (EV-D68).
On Aug. 29, 2014, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) sent a message to all primary care physicians to consider testing for...
Hot Dog! Dodge City Has a Sneaky Pete’s!
Specialty Hotdog Restaurant New to the Area
DODGE CITY – Dodge City is home to the newest hot dog restaurant in the area. Sneaky Pete’s, famous for their outstanding hot dogs, along with the High Quality Fuel Station, offer a wide variety of merchandise to...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Helen Watts Huffstutler Thompson
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Watts Huffstutler Thompson, age 82 of Cullman will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Moss-Service
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery, with Elder Kenneth Watts officiating.
Helen was born...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Anneliese Sticher
Funeral services for Mrs. Anneliese Sticher, age 80 of Cullman will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Level Cemetery, with Ronnie Hicks officiating.
Anneliese was born on May 2, 1934....
OBITUARY: Margaret Sue Burns
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Sue Burns, 69, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, September 3, at 1:00 pm, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs. Burns passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at her residence.
Mrs. Burns was born on August 16, 1945 in Moulton, to...
OBITUARY: Mrs. Ezma Moon Fulmer
Mrs. Ezma Moon Fulmer, 89, a lifelong resident of Holly Pond, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 2, at her daughter's residence, where she lived for the last three months.
She was born in Cullman County to Isaac Wesley and Dussie Lavada Screws Moon.
She was...
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Bryant
Graveside services for Mary Ann Bryant, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Curry Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bryant...
OBITUARY: Kam Talley Roper
Memorial services for Kam Talley Roper, 58 of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Roper passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Harriet Eloise Mauldin
Mrs. Eloise Mauldin passed away August 31st. at Cullman Health Care. She was 92 years old. Funeral Services will be held at Moss Service Chapel, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 am with interment at Fairview First Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Steve Wood and Rev....
OBITUARY: Louise Lowery McCurdy
Funeral services for Louise Lowery McCurdy, 88, of Cullman, will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Livingston Chapel United Methodist Church; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7...
OBITUARY: Sue B. Hames
Memorial services for Sue B. Hames, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Hanceville First Baptist Church; Rev. Philip Wigley officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from noon to 1 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
Just Repurposed: Furniture Offered a Second Life
CULLMAN – A unique shop right here in Cullman that you can’t miss is Just Repurposed, located at 8200 US Highway 31, Number B in Hanceville. Just Repurposed was opened in June 2013 and recently celebrated its one year anniversary. The idea of the...
OBITUARY: Lillian Goldie Schauer
Lillian Schauer, 98 of Falkville, AL, entered into rest on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
Born July 12, 1916 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late George and Alverta Schmoyer.
Mrs. Schauer is surviving by hers husband Leonard W. Schauer,...
The Truth About Vaping
CULLMAN – No ash, no tar, no second hand smoke and no smell are just a few of the obvious benefits of vaping. Some claim that electronic cigarettes are a healthier alternative to smoking, while some claim since the long term effects of vaping...
Governor awards grant to help laid-off workers
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $60,000 grant to continue efforts to help workers who have lost their jobs due to downsizing or plant closings.
The grant to the Alabama Department of Labor will help support the department’s participation in the state’s Rapid...
Open the Red Door
Red Door Clothing Offers Awesome Clothing, Accessories and Private Parties
CULLMAN – There is a wonderful clothing store here in town that will have you all dressed up and looking good in no time! Cullman’s Red Door Clothing is the place to go when creating...
McMillan Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus
MONTGOMERY, AL– Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announces that the first positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in Alabama.
“This is the time of year that we are extremely vulnerable to the spread of mosquito-borne viruses and we need to...
ADPH seeks input on maternal and child health care needs
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking that families with children or youth complete an online survey concerning health and health care services. The anonymous survey is being conducted during the months of July through September and takes about 20 minutes...
Bentley grant to assist sexual assault victims statewide
MONTGOMERY— A $271,466 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley is helping local agencies and organizations provide more comprehensive services to sexual assault victims in Alabama.
The Alabama Coalition Against Sexual Violence is using the grant to support 14 local programs across the state that offer...
Prevent Foodborne illnesses on hot Summer days
MONTGOMERY – Picnics, backyard grilling, camping, weddings and outdoor family reunion meals can provide a perfect environment for foodborne illnesses because the hot temperatures of summer create an ideal time for bacteria to grow. Recent foodborne illness outbreaks that resulted in hospitalizations should remind...
Avoid senseless tragedy by never leaving children alone in vehicles
MONTGOMERY – Each summer there are deaths related to heat exposure in Alabama. The extremely hot temperatures in summer should remind parents, grandparents and caregivers not to leave children unattended in vehicles. Young children are at special risk because their bodies heat up three...
DHR awarded $1.7 million grant to improve child care services
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to help strengthen Alabama’s statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), also known as Alabama Quality STARS. The $1.7 million dollar grant will focus on...
Funding Restored for Disabled Veterans Hospital Transportation Service
MONTGOMERY – Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the restoration of funding for a vital hospital transportation service for disabled veterans. She made the announcement while speaking at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Alabama and DAV Auxiliary Joint State Convention in...
Secretary of State Bennett Says Photo ID off to a Good Start
MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State Jim Bennett said the first election using the new photo voter ID law at the polls was a great start to the implementation of the program. Of the over 600,000 voters that came to the polls on June 3rd,...
Kickoff to help prevent elder abuse held at State Capitol
MONTGOMERY - Members of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse held a kickoff today, Thursday June 5th, to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and raise awareness of the importance of stopping elder abuse.
“This kickoff is designed to offer support...
Addison man admits to 10 burglaries in Crane Hill, Jones Chapel area
CULLMAN – Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Department recently announced they had charged Sean Morgan Henley, 21, of Addison, with 10 counts of burglary, following a series of confessions he made at the Cullman County Detention Center.
Henley was brought to the CCDC on...
Severe Weather Preparedness: You Never Know When the Next Storm Will Strike
With April being one of the months notorious for storms in Cullman’s history, it is good to know how to be prepared! There are several steps you can take to be prepared for tornadoes or other natural disasters.
Have an Emergency kit prepared and ready...
1-year-old’s Drowning Death leads to Aggravated Child Abuse Arrest
CULLMAN – Jeffery Hugh Brown, 37, has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse in connection with the drowning death of 1-year-old Hoss Wayne Benham that occurred around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11; an event that investigators are calling suspicious in nature.
“The...
Alabamians brace for yet another Polar Blast
HUNTSVILLE – A low pressure system in the Gulf will combine with an upper level system to bring a good chance of snow to the area Monday night. A little sleet may mix in with the snow mainly in areas south of the Tennessee...
2014 Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness Items Set Feb. 21 through Feb. 23
MONTGOMERY – Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday February 21, 2014, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday February 23, 2014, Alabama will hold its annual sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe-weather preparedness supplies free of state sales...
Are you eligible for WIC?
MONTGOMERY – Alabama families may qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC. If you are a woman who is pregnant, just had a baby within the past six months, who is breastfeeding, or who is...
Cullman Electric Cooperative members can expect high bills due to extreme cold weather
CULLMAN – As another winter storm brings sustained sub-freezing temperatures to North Alabama for the second time this month, Cullman Electric Cooperative wants members to be prepared for higher electric bills.
Electric bills tend to be higher during the winter months because consumers use more...
Governor Bentley Declares State of Emergency Due to Propane Gas Shortage
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties due to the threat of propane gas shortage because of the extreme winter weather in Alabama.
“With life threatening cold temperatures expected once again, it is important for Alabamians to have...
Bracing for the Arctic Blast
HUNTSVILLE- Rain will change over to snow tonight, with accumulations of 1-2 inches expected EAST of I-65 (for Dekalb, Marshall, and Jackson counties in NE AL, and Franklin County in Southern Middle Tennessee). In addition, gusty northwest winds will produce dangerous wind chills tonight,...
Winter Weather Tips to help keep pets safe
CULLMAN – Temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing over the next week, which has many residents preparing their homes and cars for the frigid temperatures. But are you doing enough to protect your pets or livestock?
The following guidelines will help you protect...
Alabama experiences significant H1N1 influenza activity this season
MONTGOMERY – While the flu season is just getting started in much of the country, activity is already high in Alabama, along with Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Reports from Alabama’s network of providers who report influenza-like illness and send influenza samples for...
Child welfare check leads CCSO deputies to marijuana grow
Four arrests made in marijuana grow
CULLMAN – A child welfare check led to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation and consequently four arrests at a home located on County Road 821 in Cullman County.
“The whole case started at 11 a.m. Saturday as...
Suspected accidental death possibly linked to huffing
CULLMAN – Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, officers with the Cullman Police Department responded to a call of deceased man in a wooded area off West Main Ave.
Joel Robert Adcock Jr., 53, of Vinemont, was found in a wooded area between Lessman...
Stabbing sends man to hospital, another to jail
CULLMAN - Officers with the Cullman Police Department are investigating a stabbing incident between two unnamed males, which has sent one man to the hospital and another man to jail.
CPD officer Jerry Perkins said the initial call came in as a dispute in progress.
"The initial...
UPDATED – Possible homicide being investigated
Update from Sheriff Mike Rainey:
Fredrick William Galin 71 years of age. We are investigating it as a homicide. Cause of death unknown at this time.
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Sheriff Mike Rainey, 71-year-old Fredrick William Galin was found deceased in his home on St. Joseph Dr....
CCSO, CNET nab burglary suspects
CULLMAN – On Wednesday, Cullman County Sheriff Mike Rainey announced two arrests had been made in connection with several burglaries to both residential homes and storage units throughout the county between November and mid-December of this year.
“The thefts occurred from several different areas within...
Prevent foodborne illnesses this holiday season
MONTGOMERY – Recent foodborne outbreaks that resulted in hospitalizations should alert Alabamians to follow safe food preparation and storage practices. As the holidays approach and the number of parties, covered-dish meals, and family gatherings increase, the Alabama Department of Public Health promotes safe food...
WIC Program receives additional funding through October
MONTGOMERY – The federal government has provided additional funds for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs to operate. The Alabama WIC Program will continue to see participants and issue benefits through the month of October. Participants will be limited to one month's issuance of...
ADPH announces WIC Program status is uncertain
MONTGOMERY – Due to the federal government shutdown effective, Oct. 1, 2013, the future of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is uncertain. The Alabama WIC Program is continuing to issue food instruments. Participants are currently receiving one month of WIC benefits.
The Alabama...
Sterile Product Recall Issued—Specialty Compounding, LLC, Cedar Park, Texas
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Public Health was notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare professionals not to use any sterile products from Specialty Compounding, LLC, of Cedar Park, Texas.
After 15...
