Obituary: Betty Jean O’Mary Smith
Betty Jean O’Mary Smith, longtime resident of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 13, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee O’Mary and Eloise Baughn O’Mary, and her sister, Jimmie O’Mary Mitchell. She is survived...
Obituary: Freda Vondalee Rowell
Freda Vondalee Rowell, nee Bell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, in her home state of Indiana.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Whitehead...
Obituary: Windel Lee Brock
Windel Lee Brock, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Windel was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Lenora Livingston Brock.
Windel is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Rusk Brock; his daughters Christie Whatley (Chris) and Sandra...
Obituary: Jayne Glover Norman
In loving memory of Jayne Glover Norman, who graced this world with her wit, warmth, and a touch of Southern Sass. Born on Aug. 24, 1954, Jayne peacefully departed this life on Dec. 2, 2023, at the age of 69. She leaves behind a...
Obituary: Dewey Orbin Absher
Funeral services for Dewey Orbin Absher, 93, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 202 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Randall Waldrep will be officiating services. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Hanceville...
Colbert County man convicted of capital murder could be nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia
ATMORE, Ala. – Following a federal court ruling, Alabama may become the first state to execute a prisoner by nitrogen hypoxia, which suffocates by replacing oxygen with nitrogen. Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, of Florence, who was convicted of capital murder in 1989 and again...
2023 coroner cases, by the numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick responded to almost 80 cases in 2023 related to deaths by unnatural causes. These include homicide, suicide, overdose, motor vehicle crash fatality, aircraft fatality, drowning and other (accident/pending, etc.)
Kilpatrick said that in 2023 in Cullman County,...
NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Cullman County until 6 a.m. Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Huntsville for Cullman County. It began at 6 p.m. Sunday and is set to expire on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6 a.m.
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with total snow accumulations of...
Cullman Electric Co-op prepared for extreme cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative together with the Tennessee Valley Authority are monitoring the extreme cold weather entering the region and its impact on the regional power supply.
“We expect temperatures next week will be the coldest so far this season,” Cullman Electric’s CEO...
Cold weather tips from Cullman Electric Co-op
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brrr! Extreme cold temperatures are coming our way, which means your home will be working in overdrive to keep you and your family warm. Turning everything off when you leave a room can reduce energy consumption and save you money on your...
Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County
Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter weather and declared a state of emergency for the county. Chairman Jeff Clemons, along with the other commissioners in attendance,...
Obituary: Bryant Perry
Funeral Service for Bryant Perry, age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the last weekend, including:
Jan. 2
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Bremen community. David Lee Ford, 45, of Bremen, was identified as the passenger of the vehicle in question.
Deputies determined that Ford...
Town of South Vinemont set to create planning commission
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Jan. 9, the South Vinemont Town Council had the first reading of a proposed new ordinance that would form a planning commission.
“The whole thing about this is we want to plan how this town will look...
Major winter impacts beginning Sunday evening
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday 7:30 am, January 14, 2024
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for counties north of I-20. Advisories will be issued farther south in later updates.
The key message here is road impacts are possible whether or not you...
Vinemont council proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
VINEMONT, ALA- At its monthly meeting Jan. 9, the Vinemont Town Council proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The council also discussed several upcoming community events as well as acknowledged the first reading of Town Ordinance #0190, which would form and implement a planning...
Cullman County VOAD opening additional warming stations Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is pleased to announce it will be able to open four warming stations Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 15-16 as the temperatures reach frigid single digits.
Shelters will open both nights...
Hanceville council appoints Sawyer mayor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Hall was packed Thursday evening as residents gathered to hear who would be appointed mayor following former Mayor Kenneth Nail’s resignation in December. The council appointed Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy Sawyer, who had been serving as interim mayor since Nail’s...
The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster of Cullman County (VOAD) to set up a warming station that will keep residents with...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Elkins
Teresa Ann Elkins, 63, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1960 in Haleyville, Alabama to Elbert and Lockcile Clark Elkins.
Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Jessie L. Hawkins
Graveside service for Jessie L. Hawkins, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Cullman City Cemetery. She will be buried next to the love of her life, Odom Hawkins.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
ALEA: Troopers continue to report decrease in yearly traffic fatalities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2023, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recorded a decrease in fatalities on Alabama’s roadways. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 26 fewer lives lost in 2023 as compared to 2022,...
Charles Kelly named co-Defensive Coordinator at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Charles Kelly, a veteran defensive coach and former Auburn football player, has been named co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly played at Auburn from 1986-89 under legendary coach Pat Dye and returned...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 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
January 8• domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment; person; 2nd Ave....
ALDOT: I-65 bridge rehab project to start soon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Preparations are underway for a major rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridges. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated to begin soon, and daytime lane closures could begin in March.
In September, contractor Cekra secured the contract with a low bid...
Obituary: Katherine Mae Patterson
Katherine Mae Patterson, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Russellville Hospital.
She was born on April 20,1938 to James Ellis Ragsdale and Lizzie Pugh Ragsdale. Katherine loved to crochet and believe it or not she loved to watch golf....
Obituary: Danny William Stidham
Danny William Stidham, 70, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Jan. 9,2023, surrounded by his family. Danny was born to Delma Louise “Tiny” and William Edgar Stidham “Bunk” on Aug. 1, 1953, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Funeral service will be held on Jan. 15, 2023 at...
Severe weather possible followed by potential winter precipitation and bitterly cold temperatures next week
CLANTON, Ala. – In a rare “flip”, the SPC has downgraded the previous Enhanced Risk to Slight Risk and the overall threat of tornadic activity, especially EF2+ tornadoes.
However, they have upgraded northern Alabama, including an Enhanced Risk for the area west of I-65 and...
Obituary: Willadean Fayteen Yates
Funeral service for Willadean Fayteen Yates, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wade Maynard officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 8• domestic violence; CR 798• assault; CR 623• possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city. Both properties were rezoned as R-4 districts in which a wide range of construction can take...
Zoning approvals pave way for new housing developments in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two recent rezoning approvals by the Cullman City Council cleared the way for new housing developments on the north and west sides of the city. Both properties were rezoned as R-4 districts in which a wide range of construction can take...
Vinemont senior lunch to be held Jan. 15
VINEMONT, Ala. - Listen up, seniors! It’s arguably the best day of the month and it is headed your way. Break out your comfortable pants and dust off the conversation ice-breakers, the Town of South Vinemont is hosting its monthly senior lunch on Jan....
City, County, EMA plan warming stations ahead of winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, City of Cullman and Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are in full swing teaming up to secure warming stations to assist locals in weathering the frigid temperatures that are projected to hit to north Alabama in the...
Obituary: Louise Allbritten Knop
Louise Allbritten Knop, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Knop was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Feb. 28, 1931, to Marcus and Pearl Poplin Allbritten.
Ms. Knop was a member of Welcome Baptist Church where...
Obituary: Deborah Renae Moore
Funeral service for Deborah Renae Moore is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Michael Long and Bro. Mark Long officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 2 pm. Interment will be held at Fairview West...
Obituary: Helen Ann Butler
Funeral service for Helen Ann Butler is Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Baldwin Heights Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jo Ann Warren
Funeral service for Jo Ann Warren is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Family will welcome friends from 6:30 p.m. until 7 pm. Ms. Joanna Beard, Mrs. Warren’s granddaughter, will be speaking at the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Eugene Crider
Eugene Crider, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born on Sep. 14, 1926, in Cullman, Alabama. Eugene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Eugene is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years,...
Obituary: Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green
Funeral service for Charlotte Wynell Goggans Green, age 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 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
January 5• burglary-3rd degree; person; 13th Ave. SW;...
Baileyton council votes to construct Little Free Library
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton resident Rhonda Van Zandt addressed the town council at its January meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, asking if it would revisit the idea of erecting a Little Free Library to serve the Baileyton area. She noted that a similar...
Obituary: Marguerite Ann Davis
Funeral service for Marguerite Ann Davis, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Clarence Gibson, Jr.Obituary:
Arrangements for Clarence Gibson, Jr., age 58, of Vinemont, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Gibson was born April 20, 1965 to Clarence Gibson, Sr. and Linda Tackett Gibson. He passed from this life on Monday, Jan.8,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 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
January 8• theft of property-1st degree; person; Larkwood...
Render Aid Alabama hosting Winter Wellness Festival Feb. 24, seeking additional vendors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Render Aid Alabama is one of Cullman’s newer nonprofits and is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity.” It hopes to help spread the love by hosting its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Cullman County...
Business spotlight: Nomadic Threads
Updated Jan. 9, 2024, at 9:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nomadic Threads husband and wife duo, Zac and Audra Yow, have cemented their place in Cullman’s Warehouse District through many things: a refreshingly unique window designed with whimsy and seasonal accents, kitschy gifts with a...
#BartonStrong Benefit Bike Show and Concert to support local man battling cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man, known to many for his involvement in the Jack Aces Motorcycle Club and its philanthropic endeavors, is battling cancer and his community is coming together to support him. On Jan. 27, everyone is invited to have a day...
Obituary: Lemuel “L.N.” Nelson Williams
Graveside service for Lemuel "L.N." Nelson Williams, age 77, of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery with Heath Williams and Brandon Berry officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Ashley Hines
A graveside service for Betty Joyce Ashley Hines, 91, of Hanceville, AL will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Survivors include her children, Melonie...
Obituary: Robert “Billy” Tucker
Funeral service for Robert “Billy” Tucker is Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church, with Bro. Charles York and Bro. Chris Chambless officiating. Mr. Tucker will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
January 4• theft of property; CR 437• domestic violence; Hickory St. NE, Hanceville• harassment;...
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and Parkside students for the spring semester. The program, a collaborative effort between The Link and Children’s Trust Fund, is designed...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests just before New Year’s, including:
Dec. 28
Deputies arrested Leah Danielle Westbrook, 32, of Hanceville, on multiple warrants stemming from incidents that occurred in August 2023.
Westbrook is charged with theft, four counts of theft less than...
Obituary: Bernice Wynelle Hesterley
Bernice Wynelle Hesterley, 88, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024. Wynelle was born on Dec. 29, 1935 to Mae and Clyde Parker in Cullman.
After graduating from Cullman High School in 1954, she began work at Leeth National Bank serving in the...
Obituary: Norman Calvert
Norman Calvert passed from his home to his heavenly home on Jan. 5, 2024.
He was born Nov. 7, 1936 to Ofel and Margrette (Speegle) Calvert in Cullman County. Norman served in the United States Air Force from 1955 – 1963. He worked many jobs...
Cullman Regional a 175-bed hospital after 2-phase expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital after adding a total of 30 new beds to its critical care and medical surgical units. The two-phase expansion project included construction of a new four-story bed tower and a major renovation of existing...
Teen arrested after high-speed pursuit in Cullman County involving stolen vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Brandon Chester Stephens, 18, of Falkville, after a brief pursuit Friday night, Jan. 5. The pursuit began just after 8 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 West and ended just inside Winston County. The vehicle...
Patterson appointed new CPD assistant chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has a new assistant chief.
Patrol Officer Brandon Patterson was appointed to the assistant chief position this week by Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. Former Assistant Police Chief Jason Mickle recently retired.
Police Chief David Nassetta congratulated Patterson on his...
Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing licenses to five would-be Integrated Facilities – facilities with the ability to grow, cultivate, dispense, transport...
Obituary: Sandra K. Mann Wiley
Sandra K. Mann Wiley, 81, of Lexington, passed away Jan. 4, 2024.
She was born Sep. 11, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sandra enjoyed playing games on her phone, especially color by number. She loved collecting Paparazzi jewelry, her family, and giving the grandkids a hard...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Pair
Funeral service for Michael Wayne Pair, age 66, of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Aires and Rev. Darryl Bailey officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until...
Obituary: Terrell Barr Linton
Terrell Barr Linton departed this life peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 59. A revered father, brother, son, and uncle, Barr was also recognized as a discerning businessman and an avid world traveler. Born on Aug. 11, 1964,...
Obituary: Burlon D. Mathis
Funeral services for Burlon D. Mathis, 85, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Bro. Doug Pitts will be officiating. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Rhonda Carol Rusk
Rhonda Carol Rusk, age 68, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Rhonda is survived by her sister Laurie (Benny) Washburn; her brothers David Davis, Richard (Julie) Davis, and Randall Davis.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Mildred Inez...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5. 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
January 3• theft of property-4th degree; Dollar General; Hwy....
2 women sentenced for murder committed in Talladega National Forest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two women were sentenced Thursday, Jan. 4, for crimes committed in the Talladega National Forest, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples.
U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor sentenced Yasmine Marie Hider, 21, of Edmond,...
‘Operation WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer’ works to eliminate preventable cancer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During January, Cervical Cancer Prevention Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working toward meeting the goals of “Operation WIPE OUT Cervical Cancer Alabama.” Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection from certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV)...
Matthew Sykes, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Sports medicine physician Matthew Sykes, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Sykes is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in sports medicine.
He attended medical school at the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by a...
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: Doris Marie Morgan
Doris Morgan stepped into heaven to be with her Lord on Jan. 3, 2024, at 75 years of age. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Crosshaven Church (9131 US-31, Hanceville, AL 35077). Burial will take place at...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Ellenburg
Memorial service for Bobby Wayne Ellenburg, age 88, of Baileyton, is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 3 p.m., with Ken Forrest and Brock Johnson officiating. Service will be held at Hebron church of Christ, located at 3382 Hulaco Road, Joppa, AL 35087. Family will welcome visitors...
Rushforth Family Care: New practice bringing holistic medical care to whole family
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Tyler Rushforth said he and his team of health care providers at Rushforth Family Care are committed to following a plan for each patient that focuses on whole-body health, not just physical ailments.
Utah-born Rushforth moved south to attend Alabama College...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 28• harassing communications; CR 1354• receiving stolen property; possession of drug paraphernalia; attempt...
Update on Cullman County Revenue Office malware attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office over the Christmas weekend was the victim of a malware attack, forcing a temporary shutdown of its online payment portal, causing some residents to lapse on property taxes, vehicle registrations and more. The Revenue Office has...
Obituary: Janis Blair Witte
Janis Blair Witte, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Janis was born in Alabama.
A visitation for Janis will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church, 512 2nd...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv safe amid AMCC legal stalls
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wagon Trail Med-Serv, Cullman County’s only potential Integrated Facility for producing medical cannabis, is secure in the licensing process. On Dec. 29, 2023, Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from...
Ribbon cut on new Cullman Middle School facility
CULLMAN, Ala. – The foyer of Cullman Middle School’s newest facility was packed on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2024, as key players and dignitaries observed a ribbon cutting honoring the opening of the building. The new facility is officially open for learning, welcoming students...
Obituary: Betty Hildreth Metts
Betty Hildreth Metts, 88, of Leesville, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day. The widow of Philip T. Metts, she was the daughter of Sam Hill and Florence Dawe Hildreth. Born and raised in Cullman, AL, she was the eighth of...
Obituary: Shirley Shrewsbury Hardin
Shirley Shrewsbury Hardin, born Nov. 24, 1951 to Bernley G. Shrewsbury and Alice Bishop Shrewsbury, passed from this life on Dec. 30, 2023 at age 72.
Graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery in Cullman.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Paul Hollingsworth
Paul Hollingsworth, age 86, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 29, 2023. There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Hollingsworth was born Dec. 3, 1937 to Claude B. Hollingsworth and Leetha Mae Tolbert Hollingsworth....
Obituary: Douglas Eugene Veal
Memorial service for Douglas Eugene Veal is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Veal was born Jan. 10, 1963 to Eugene Howell Veal and Betty Jane Wright Veal. He...
Obituary: Mildred Mae Wynn
Mildred Mae Wynn, born July 3, 1923 to Oscar Angle and Alma Harris Angle, passed from this life on Dec. 27, 2023 at age 100. Interment was held at Ebenezer Cemetery.
She was a beautiful lady who is now gone to be with God.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 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
December 28• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Kitten in Autauga County tests positive for rabies; vaccination for pets urged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed that a young kitten developed rabies, subsequently died, and tested positive for rabies on Dec. 22. The location of the case was a residence in south central Autauga County on County Road...
Obituary: Larry David Duvall
Larry David Duvall, 66, of Haleyville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 9, 1957, in Burlingame California.
Larry is survived by his wife, Wanda Duvall; son, David (Missy) Duvall; daughters, Melisssa (Jonathan) Johnson and April Paschall; sister, Diane...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Moore Johnson
Funeral service for Wanda Sue Moore Johnson, age 85, formerly of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Jones and Ron Ryan officiating; interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Claudia Elaine Hanks Kreps
Funeral Service for Claudia Elaine Hanks Kreps, age 82, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Don Simmons officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Linda Gail Speegle
Funeral service for Linda Gail Speegle, 78, of Vinemont, is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Panama Baptist Church, with Bro. Delwin Kilgo and Bro. Larry Duke officiating. Mrs. Speegle will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
Man charged with attempted murder, arson in Berlin house fire
Updated Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A manhunt that began after a house fire on Dec. 23 ended Tuesday, Jan. 2, around 11 a.m., with the arrest of a man accused of attempted murder.
Christopher Todd Burton, 45, of Cullman, was arrested...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents reported.
ArrestsDecember 28 – January 1
Aldridge, Dana J.; 44• assault-harassment
Curvin, Randal A.; 47•...
Hanceville Council approves rezoning to allow duplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a relatively quiet meeting in Hanceville’s council chambers on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The council heard from resident Stephen Gannon concerning the second reading of Ordinance 656 to rezone a property he owns to R3, allowing the construction of...
Obituary: Thomas Junior Fuller
Thomas Junior Fuller was born Sep. 30, 1943, in Cullman, Alabama. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, he finally found peace on Jan. 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Junior was 80 years of age.
Junior is survived by his loving wife and faithful caregiver, Joyce...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the holiday weekend, including:
Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Faith Elizabeth Welbourn, 25, of Hanceville, on multiple failure to appear (FTA) warrants stemming from an incident that occurred earlier in 2023.
She is charged with...
2 charged following manhunt
WALTER, Ala. - Two men have been charged following a manhunt in the Walter area on Thursday, Dec. 28. According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Chad Edward Lindley, 35, of Guin, and Jonathan Leamon Lee, 45, of Logan, are charged with receiving stolen...
Hanceville High graduate showcasing skills across the pond
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s own, Kyra Bales, a 2023 Hanceville High School graduate, is preparing to strut her stuff and showcase her skills as they’re broadcast to the world when the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Marching Mocs participate in the...
Obituary: Frankie Bradley
Frankie Bradley passed away on Dec. 26, 2023, at the age of 60. Frankie was born Oct. 7, 1963, to Earl and Sue Bradley.
Arrangements for Mr. Bradley are incomplete at this time and will be updated later.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking...
HPD ends standoff peacefully
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell and an array of HPD officers were involved in standoff with an armed man with dementia on Dec. 22. The event ended peacefully with no injuries.
Howell said he was called to the scene around 11:15 p.m.
“Upon...
Begin 2024 with a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park
Alabama State Parks is hosting 11 First Day Hikes as part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year and the great outdoors. The hikes will take place at parks throughout the state, from Gulf State Park on Alabama's Gulf Coast to...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt attracts more than 200K visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Christkindlmarkt saw a significant expansion this year. The market, known for its festive atmosphere and cultural significance, introduced new attractions and extended its operational days, attracting a diverse crowd from across the nation.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive...
