Arrests and Incidents reported June 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer safety tips from local law enforcement, first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local law enforcement, public safety representatives and first responders have collaborated to create a list of ways to practice safety in...
Snead’s Farmhouse delights at Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) was a zoo – or rather, a farm – on...
Cullman County Historical Society hosts Flying Fifty Hotel presentation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Historical Society hosted its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Museum Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a special...
Trials begin in 2017, 2021 homicide cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jury selection got underway Monday, June 24, 2024, in the trial of William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, in the...
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Borden
Vickie Lynn Borden, age 64 of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born Wednesday, July 8, 1959,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Louise Turner
Louise Turner, age 68, of Hanceville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. A small family visitation and graveside service is planned for Friday, June...
Veteran and educator George Brady takes to the skies with Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - George Brady is a 70-year-old retired veteran from Ensley who has lived a life marked by a dedication to service and...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Dye
Patricia Ann Dye, age 76, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Linda Frances Burns
Funeral Service for Linda Frances Burns, age 81 of Falkville, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Holly Pond will always have a special place in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Kollin Brown accomplished so much during his high school sports career and in this interview, he shared...
Summer learning: Cullman City Schools summer camp bridges gap
CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be summer vacation, but the learning never really stops at Cullman City Schools.The district’s summer learning camp ran from...
Obituary: Brenda Fay Moore
Brenda Fay Moore, age 72, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Mark Richard
Mark Richard, age 62, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Lloyd K. Cartwright
Lloyd K Cartwright, age 65 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
CCBOE recognized nationally for Community Report publication
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report...
Alabama residents invited to provide input on master plan for statewide...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama residents are invited to help shape the future of the state's trail systems through public input on the Sweet Trails...
The Link’s monthly community meal set for June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County recently announced that its Master’s Hand Food Pantry will be closed until July 6 for much-needed...
All Steak’s Dueling Pianos a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Known across the state for its orange rolls, longtime Cullman staple All Steak held the first in a new series of...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson...
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...
Obituary: Adrian Isaac Estudillo Becerril
Funeral Service for Adrian Isaac Estudillo Becerril, age 29 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn to compete for Miss Alabama...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Miss Wallace State representative Savannah Lynn is headed to Birmingham June 26-29, to compete in the statewide pageant and Miss America...
Get ready for the 3rd annual H.P.R. Pro Rodeo June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual Hanceville Parks and Recreation Pro Rodeo is back, bigger and better than ever on Saturday, June 29, at...
Many Alabama elderly, disabled adults in need of foster care
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was celebrated June 15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances...
Commission approves sales tax rebate for sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Cullman County Commission discussed a proposed sales tax rebate and financial...
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,...
Obituary: Geneva Thornton Overton
Geneva Thornton Overton, age 87, of Mount Olive, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
A visitation will be held at 12 p.m. at...
Obituary: Martha A. Morefield
Funeral Service for Martha A Morefield, age 60 of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Kinney Grove Missionary...
Obituary: Euel “Skip” Gregory
Euel “Skip” Gregory, age 93, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, June 20th, 2024. A Graveside service will be held for him at Center Grove...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Remember your why’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer reflects on...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Ella Bruer had an amazing basketball career and made so many great memories during her years playing for...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Lucas
Larry Eugene Lucas of Vinemont, Alabama departed from our earthly plane on June 17, 2024.
Mr. Lucas is preceded in death by his beloved...
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...
Obituary: Joseph Chandler Jernigan
Joseph Chandler Jernigan, age 37, of Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Cullman Swim Team wins Cullman Challenge over Guntersville, Florence, Jasper
The Cullman Swim Team defeated Guntersville, Florence and Jasper in Tuesday night’s Cullman Challenge swim meet.
Cullman Challenge 2024 Results
Girls 6 & Under
25 Free -...
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...
Pet of the week: Look at me! It’s Ricky!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wanna go fast...well, actually more of a medium pace? Then Ricky – aka Ricky Bobby – is the perfect fit for...
Obituary: Kelly Douglas Cook
Kelly Douglas Cook
Funeral services for Kelly Douglas Cook, 67, of Hayden will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 22
at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bangor Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday June 21 from 6-8 p.m.. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Cook was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late George and Levonia “Bonnie” Cook. He
passed away June 19, 2024 at his residence in Bangor, Alabama.
Mr. Cook is survived by his brothers, David Cook (Tammie) and Richard Cook (Shelly);
nephews Austin Cook, Dallas Kretzschmar, Josh Cook, B.J. Graves, and Caleb Robertson; and
nieces Maddy Cook, Antalie Cook and Jennifer Graves.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his brother, Artis Cook.
WildWater Cullman joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to promote water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The global event, organized by...
2 arrested following string of retail thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women were arrested June 13, following a string of thefts at CVS stores across the state.
According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman County woman receives 2 life sentences for 2019 murders of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman on Thursday, June 20, received two life sentences for the brutal 2019 murders of her children.
Sara Tapia-Franco,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Grady Malone appointed to Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
VINEMONT, Ala. - After losing the nomination for Place 3 earlier this month to Ross Campbell, resident Grady Malone was appointed to Vinemont Town...
More than 670 earn place on President’s and Dean’s Lists at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 671 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the...
Cullman’s David Moss joins SouthPoint Bank Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – SouthPoint Bank on Monday, June 17, announced that David Moss, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Moss is the regional...
Obituary: Joan Smith
Funeral Service for Joan Smith, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always appreciate what you have’: Fairview’s Kallie Trussell looks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior softball player Kallie Trussell made many great memories during her Aggie years, both on and off the field. She...
2nd annual Miss Summer Belle pageant set for June 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle pageant is back for its second year, set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Lane Horton...
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...
Obituary: Wilton G. McNiel
Wilton G. McNiel, age 79, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time.
South Cullman Walmart car show raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network
CULLMAN, Ala. - The team at the south Cullman Walmart came together with the community on Saturday, June 15, to put on a car...
Alleged domestic violence incident turns deadly in Hanceville
Updated June 19, 2024, at 5:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following an alleged domestic incident late Tuesday night, June 18.
Joseph...
Event focuses on elder abuse education, prevention
CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama held its second annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event, sponsored by Traditions Bank, on Saturday, June 15. The grounds...
Obituary: Joan Williams
Funeral services for Joan Williams, 86, of Bremen will be 11 p.m. Thursday June 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
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...
NERF wars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past Saturday the Heritage Park soccer fields transformed into a chaotic battleground as the ultimate NERF wars commenced. Hundreds of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Shirley Shepherd Tuck
Shirley Shepherd Tuck, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Shirley was born in Columbus, Georgia to Bernice Sanders...
Obituary: G.W. Hicks
G.W. Hicks, age 87, of Cullman, passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2024. A Graveside service will be held for him at Franklin Memory Gardens...
Obituary: James Thomas Hanson
James Thomas Hanson, age 68, of Bremen, passed away June 16, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Health Science application advising session offered June 27
Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising...
Local UA Early College students named to spring 2024 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named...
Education notes
Vinemont’s Lily Whitesell graduates from Rhodes College
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lily Whitesell of Vinemont, Alabama, has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science...
Cullman County CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is in need of volunteers to assist with local youth involved with DHR or...
Keeping outdoor pets safe during extreme heat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer is in full swing and the temps are climbing daily. While many people may be retreating indoors to beat the...
CCBOE recognizes Cold Springs High School track teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the Cold Springs Eagles...
COLUMN: The old man’s watch
Since It was my fourth trip to the watch repair shop, I didn’t have high hopes. I’m sure the little Russian man who owned...
Jones Chapel VFD to receive drinking water from Anheuser-Busch program
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received confirmation that Anheuser-Busch will be sending a large quantity of drinking water...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1952
From the files of 1936
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
Obituary: Dorothy G. Clayborn
Funeral services for Dorothy G. Clayborn, 83, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 17th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
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...
Fairview council talks new park, invites community input
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Tuesday, June 11, discussed the creation of a new park.
The council heard from representatives of CDG...
What are tax abatements, and are Cullman residents losing money on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent news of a new business coming to Cullman, and that business receiving a tax abatement as an incentive...
Annual City vs. County Blood Drive set for June 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual City vs. County Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
To donate for the...
Obituary: Sherrell “Moochie” Leon Barnett
Funeral services for Sherrell “Moochie” Leon Barnett, 66, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
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,...
Obituary: Margie Ann Gerstman
Margie Ann Gerstman of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 77.
Margie is preceded in death by her...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Wheeler earns NJCAA DI Softball Third Team All-American honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College athlete Laura Leigh Wheeler has added one more honor to her list of achievements this year. Wheeler,...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Guntersville in 2nd meet of season
The Cullman Swim Team defeated the Guntersville Aquacats 354-296 in their second swim meet of the season. Cullman will be back home to host...
Older adults: Overcoming isolation and loneliness
People are naturally social beings, but according to the National Academies of Science, one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered to be socially...
Inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant June 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant is scheduled for June 29, coinciding with the H.P.R Pro Rodeo.
The pageant, which closed...
Seniors, BBQ and fireworks, OH MY! Vinemont council discusses upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. - So far, the month of June has been busy for the members of the Vinemont Town Council. Ross Campbell was sworn...
Pet of the week: Don’t get bothered, get Badger
CULLMAN, Ala. - Badger is a beautiful, low-energy Great Pyrenees who is just 3 months old. His coat has “red badger marks,” hence his...
Burch returning to Wallace State as head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Wallace State softball player and assistant coach Sallie Beth Burch to lead the Lions softball...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
South Walmart to hold Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Car Show June...
CULLMAN, Ala- For the fourth year in a row, the South Cullman Walmart is hosting classic, vintage, muscle and just plain cool cars on...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The school is the heartbeat of our town’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Zane Brown walked across the stage to collect his diploma in May and in this interview, he shared...
Ross Campbell takes seat on Vinemont Town Council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Newly appointed Vinemont Town Councilman Ross Campbell was official sworn in at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Campbell took...
Sonya Copeland resigns from Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
Updated June 14 at 4:51 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the end of June 11’s Vinemont Town Council Meeting, Mayor Radginal Dodson addressed the public...
West Point Scholars Bowl finishes record season strong in 3rd place...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...
Obituary: Tonya Lee Thomas
Funeral services for Tonya Lee Thomas, 64, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for Mrs....
Obituary: Joan Gourley Martin
Joan Gourley Martin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Martin was born in...