PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around...
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...
Obituary: Betty Wilson Collier
Betty Fay (Wilson) Collier, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 5, 2024. She was the widow of Nathan...
Obituary: Shannon “Sissy” Sue Peters
Shannon “Sissy” Sue Peters, 71, of Holly Pond, passed on to her heavenly home August 6, 2024. She was born October 11, 1952, in...
Obituary: Mary Lou Schaffer
A service honoring Mary Lou Schaffer, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Norman W. Mayhall
Funeral service for Norman W. Mayhall, age 86, of Cullman, is Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Darrel...
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...
Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth Roper
uneral service for Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Roper, age 77 of Vinemont, is Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Obituary: Diann Sisk Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. Diann Sisk Davis, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, will be Friday, August 9, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Kimberly Sue Cheatham
Kimberly Sue Cheatham, 58, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 5, 2024.
Mrs. Cheatham was born in Michigan, on August 9, 1965, to...
Obituary: Sylvian Jackson
Funeral services for Sylvian Jackson, 89, of Hanceville will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...
84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon event
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season
ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....
Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest
Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table...
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,...
Obituary: Doris Fay Callan
Funeral Service for Doris Fay Callan, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Noel Jackson Mize
Funeral service for Noel Jackson Mize is Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, with Terry Aldridge and Dr....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
FAITH: ‘God has a plan for you’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril shares how God...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Emma Kimbril will be a senior will school begins this fall and she has seen her faith continue...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats preparing to kick off 2024 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s August, and that means it’s just about time to kick things off and get football season underway. All of our...
Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman Lake Park
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a...
Legislation introduced to protect Alabama’s underwater forest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, recently introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family,...
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners recently announced that applications are now...
‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie ASA Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936
From the files of 1900
John Sutterer has recently added another story to his residence.
Miss Sarah Parker is attending commencement exercises in Anniston.
John Shannon and...
Obituary: Cynthia Lynn Gardner
Cynthia Lynn Gardner, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Tim M. Gardner; her...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...
Allen warns Alabama residents of ‘misleading’ voter registration PSA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama residents about what he says is a misleading public service announcement currently airing...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...
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...
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...
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;...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Ballard
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Ballard, 76, of Crane Hill will be 2 p.m., Wednesday August 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Lucille Gilley
Lucille Gilley, of Cullman, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024, at the age of 95. Ms....
Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a...
Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,”...
Obituary: Shaunda Lanette Billiot
Shaunda Lanette Billiot, age 38 of Joppa, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born Saturday, December 28, 1985,...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt 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...
Pet of the week: The talented Mr. Higgins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Higgins is a shepherd mix who is approximately 1 year old. This young boy is an unassuming and remarkable fellow,...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...
Obituary: Susan Marie Evans
Susan Marie Evans, age 61, from Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A
funeral service for her will be at Missionary Grove Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024,
at 2p.m. Visitation will be held from noon -2 p.m. with interment following at Missionary Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Susan was born to Billy Joe Gable Sr. and Gladys Marie Baker Gable.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Evans; daughter, Brandy Wilson.
She is survived by her parents; brothers, Billy Gable Jr. (Jackie), Ricky Gable; sister, Darlene
Pachik (Steve); grandchild, Aubrey Speegle; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and
friends,
Susan was a very caring person, always giving and thinking of other people. She will be dearly
missed by those who knew and loved her.
Obituary: Audra Danielle ‘Danni’ Johnson
Audra Dannielle 'Danni' Johnson, age 50, from Cullman, passed too soon from this life on
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Danni was born to Alva L. Dubberly and Paula Humphries Dubberly in Jasper,
Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her father, her grandparents, and aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, George Johnson, Jr.; and her mother, Paula Dubberly.
Danni was a faithful member of the Bread of Life Church, and she loved her church family as
much as they loved her. She was very talented and liked to spend her free time cross stitching
and baking cakes, especially wedding cakes. She was a CNA and put her heart and soul into her
job. She adored her elderly patients and even bought things they needed with her own money.
She cared for all people and loved animals. She was a shining light to everyone who knew her.
Obituary: Dorothy Dean Mays
Funeral services for Dorothy Dean Mays, 84, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. Family will receive...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.
Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony...
Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals:...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday,...
Obituary: Douglas McArthur Hagood
Douglas McArthur Hagood, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Johnnie Hagood; his daughter...
Obituary: Sherrie G. Allison
Sherrie G Allison, age 84, formerly from Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama.
Born August 8, 1939, as Sherrie...
Obituary: Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl
A Celebration of Life with military honors Service for Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl, is Friday, August 2, 2024, at 3 p.m., at Cullman...
GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition
PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris...
Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a...
FAITH: ‘No matter what season of life you are in, God is there’: Vinemont’s...
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, Vinemont senior Ashton Kelley talks about her relationship with God and how she has seen it continue to...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Louise Powell
Mrs. Dale Louise Powell, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She...
Obituary: Janice Graham Tucker
Janice Graham Tucker, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Ruby A. White
Ruby A. Denney White, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Ms. White was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Andrew Joseph Hoenig
Funeral Service for Andrew Joseph Hoenig, age 74, of Athens, is Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Worship InStyle Camp returns Aug. 3 at Smith Lake Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Baptist Church and Redeeming Grace Church are joining forces to host the annual Worship InStyle Camp at Smith Lake...
Obituary: Dexter Scott
Funeral services for Dexter Scott, 67, of Dora, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Burial will...
Obituary: Teresa Myers Barnett
Teresa Myers Barnett, age 71, of Crane Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home...
MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard...
Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use...
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Brandon
Barbara Joan Brandon, age 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Mrs. Brandon is preceded in death by her husband of...
Obituary: Jonathan Shane Phillips
Jonathan Shane Phillips, age 37, of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on April 9,...
Obituary: Angus Plez Grace Sr.
Angus Plez Grace Sr., age 84 of Cullman, Alabama (formerly of Plant City, Florida) went to be with Jesus on July 26, 2024. He...
Obituary: Rickey Lee Laseter
Funeral Service for Rickey Lee Laseter, age 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday July 31, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel 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...
Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through...
Lee, Team USA excel in qualifications at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Sunisa Lee and Team USA kicked off the Paris Olympic Games Sunday morning at team qualifications, finishing on top of the leaderboard to...
Cullman Swim Team places 3rd at ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed third at this weekend's ARPA State Championship Swim Meet. 83 swimmers strongly represented Cullman and earned top...
COLUMN: Arguments
One of the most memorable lines I ever heard in high school was delivered to my friend Randy when he got into a heated...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Happier Life’ by Kristy Woodson Harvey
“A Happier Life” is narrated by two family members. In present day, Keaton Smith starts her story about her boyfriend and career woes in New...
Op-Ed: The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to fulfill its...
Published without edits
The time has come for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to fulfill its promise and deliver medical cannabis to the patients...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulysess Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
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...
From serving to selling and everything in between
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bill Fisher spent 25 years and one month in law enforcement before retiring in September 2023.
Bill (called Mr. Bill by many)...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update...
By Grace Beauty & Wellness celebrates 1 year with ladies’ night
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer medical spas, By Grace Beauty & Wellness, hosted a celebratory event geared toward the ladies on Thursday...
Hanceville council schedules public hearing considering tattoo studios
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the last meeting of the Hanceville City Council on July 11, the council tabled discussions on updating the City’s current...
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...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting...
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)...
Obituary: Chester Delaune
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Chester L. “Chet” Delaune on July 25th, 2024, at his...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APLICATIONS
North Alabama Agriplex brings the love in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex continues to bring educational and exciting classes to naturalists of all ages. In February, classes will cover...
