Obituary: Henry Charles Guthery, Sr.
Henry Charles Guthery Sr. was born November 25, 1942 in Logan, Alabama to Charles "Charlie" Guthery and Virginia Gallimore Guthery. He died at Woodland...
Obituary: Chester “Sonny” Elton Berry, Sr.
Obituary of Our Beloved Father Chester Elton Berry Sr.
A Celebration of life of our beloved Husband, Father, and grandfather, Chester E. Berry Sr., lovingly...
Obituary: Raymond Donald Millwood
Funeral Service for Raymond Donald Millwood, age 79 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Kenneth Leon Alloway, Jr.
Kenneth Leon Alloway, Jr., age 63, of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A...
Obituary: Randall Parris
Randall Parris, age 50, of Hartselle, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Brookwood Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City adding 4 covered pickleball courts near Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recreation lovers in Cullman will soon to be able to enjoy four new covered pickleball courts. The City of Cullman is...
H.P.R Pro Rodeo packs Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center was alive with energy and excitement on June 29 as the H.P.R Pro Rodeo took...
First Source For Women in urgent need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source For Women, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers and families in Cullman County and surrounding areas, is urgently...
Pet of the week: Welcome sweet Dixie home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dixie is an 11-month-old wire-haired terrier mix who exhibits medium energy. She is a true lover of life and her joyful antics...
(UPDATED) Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident on Smith Lake; prognosis ‘good’
Updated July 5, 2024, at 5:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake on...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season with win over Boaz
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team defeated Boaz last week 383-264 to finish out their regular season with a record of 5-1. The...
Holly Pond pursues infrastructure improvements, declines alcohol review
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, July 1, voted to pursue infrastructure improvements at the town ball fields, library...
Senators Greg Reed, Garlan Gudger announce renovation completion and installation of navigational lights at...
ARLEY, Ala. – Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on July 3, 2024, announced...
The Link hosting Kindergarten Readiness Camps this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is gearing up to host two Kindergarten Readiness Camps this month. Each is a five-day, two...
Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival: Know price before you go
CULLMAN, Ala. - For years, Smith Lake Park has played host to a popular Fourth of July celebration. This year, the cost to enter...
Obituary: Hue Elijah Smith
Funeral services for Hue Elijah Smith, 93, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6th at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Jamie DeAnn Burnett
Funeral services for Jamie DeAnn Burnett 46, of McCalla, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always stay true to yourself’: Meek’s Marlee Mosley recaps Tiger career
ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek senior Marlee Mosley was a multi-sport athlete during her years playing for the Tigers and in this interview, she shared...
Hall of Fame: Royals induct Auburn’s Bo Jackson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering atop a Corvette and taking a slow lap around the stadium where the legend he first fashioned at Auburn...
Caring for garden pollinators during summer
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Summer is an active season for pollinators, but it doesn’t mean humans should count on the garden to provide everything...
Obituary: Mark Randall Dollar
Mark Randall Dollar, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Lorell Powell
Mrs. Lorell Powell, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Lorell was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 25,...
Obituary: Frankie Karen Graves
Mrs. Graves was born February 29, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Talmadge & Evelyn Hendrix. She passed away July 1, 2024,...
Obituary: Ellen Marie Herrington
Ellen Marie Herrington, age 56 of Bremen, she passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born, November 16, 1967.
She...
Obituary: Iola Adams Campbell
Iola Adams Campbell, age 85, of Falkville, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Summerford Nursing Home. There are no services planned at...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau selects Sprout Fiber Internet to support events at Smith Lake...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting with the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite tournament and festival that was held June 27-30, 2024, all guests, vendors and anglers...
Legendary local coach Dafford Smith dies at 88
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the community's most respected sports figures, Cullman County Hall of Fame Coach Dafford Smith, died Sunday at the age...
Cheerleading Team-Up
CHS, West Point and CGCA cheerleaders partner for clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cheerleaders from Cullman High School, West Point High School and Cullman Gymnastics and...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Everybody wants to be a cat’
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts performs Disney’s ‘The Aristocats KIDS’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For weeks, students of Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts have been meticulously...
Vinemont hosts 3rd annual 4th of July Celebration
VINEMONT, Ala. - What could have been the whole of the town of South Vinemont flooded the Vinemont Sportsplex on Sunday night, June 30,...
Vinemont man dead after shooting; CCSO searching for suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A shooting on July 1 in the Vinemont area resulted in the death of Dylaan Bomberry-Wright, 29, of Vinemont. The Cullman...
Baileyton woman dies following multivehicle crash
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Baileyton woman died after a multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:39 p.m. Monday, July 1.
Alabama State Troopers identified...
Cullman City Schools renovations continue
CULLMAN, Ala. - With students away from campuses for the summer, Cullman City Schools is full steam ahead working on renovations and improvement projects...
Obituary: Dafford V. Smith
Coach Dafford V. Smith of Cullman, Alabama passed away June 30, 2024. Dafford is survived by his wife Sina V. “Vikki” England Smith, daughter...
Obituary: Jerry Dewayne Capps
Funeral services for Jerry Dewayne Capps, 70, of Bremen will be 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior...
Obituary: Matthew Daric Smith
Memorial Service for Mathew Daric Smith, age 30, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Bell Springs Baptist...
Obituary: Carol Weaver Ford
Funeral service for Carol Weaver Ford, age 80, of Cullman, is Monday, July 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
‘Our goal is to help create tomorrow’s leaders: CCSO hosts Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted this year’s Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) last week and CCSO was excited to...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Guthrie
Funeral Service for Mary Ruth Guthrie, age 83, of Logan, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Letter to the editor: You’re invited!
Several years ago, working on a garden design project at the Governor's Mansion (Montgomery), I discovered the FREE resources of the Library at the...
Cullman Swim Team wins final home meet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team hosted its final home meet of the season last Tuesday and put together a strong performance to...
New soaker hoses installed at Logan and Cleveland Community Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since the opening day of the season, the Logan and Cleveland Community Garden has been a hive of activity, with community...
The Link monthly community meal a success despite format change
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County's monthly community meal on Thursday, June 27, saw a large turnout, despite ongoing construction. The usual...
Obituary: Marilyn Hays Calvert
Marilyn Hays Calvert of Owens Cross Roads, AL a dearly loved and adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died on June 30, 2024...
Obituary: Deltis Eugene Calvert
Deltis Eugene Calvert, 92, of Brushy Pond, Alabama died in Atlanta, Georgia on June 29, 2024. He was born in Brushy Pond, Alabama in...
Obituary: Patricia Bryant-Sanchez
A graveside service for Patricia Bryant-Sanchez, 57, of Odenville, Alabama will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2nd at New Hope No. 2 Cemetery in Holly...
Education notes
Local students named to Mississippi State University's spring 2024 President's, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved...
Beekeepers monitor hives for Africanized honeybees after confirmed detection in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Apiary Protection Unit of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed the presence of Africanized honeybees (AHBs)...
Applications open July 1 for Wallace State Nursing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is accepting applications for admission to the program in the Spring 2025...
CHS graduate’s team places 2nd in international aeronautics competition, top among U.S. entries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nicholas Ruse, 19, a 2023 Cullman High School graduate studying electrical engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, helped his...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic hosts health expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Friday, June 28, partnered with staff of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host a...
Files from yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
W.F. Looney Dies
Funeral services were held on January 22nd, at the Corinth West Church, for William Frazer Looney, age 73,...
Obituary: June Butts
Funeral Service for June Butts, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Berlin Baptist Church with...
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Cullman!
I became involved with World Changers about 20 years ago and through the years traveled to places like Indiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas and Alaska...
Alabama DHR cautions SNAP recipients against phone scammers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing a warning as reports of thieves targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
WSCC MLT program graduates achieve 100% pass rate on national board exams
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Recent graduates of Wallace State Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program achieved a 100% pass rate on all attempted American...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times...
12 Wallace State students earn medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A dozen Wallace State Community College students brought home medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this...
Obituary: Donald L. Cone
Cone, Donald L. age 89 of Nashville, Tn. died Thursday, June 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Verdie and Bedith Edwards...
Obituary: Randy Peak
Funeral Service for Randy Lee Peak, age 66 of Cullman, will have a graveside service at South Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama on Sunday, June...
Obituary: Florence Margaret Szostak
Szostak, Florence Margaret age 100 of Bremen, AL. formerly of North Easton, MA died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Katherine Williams Teague
Funeral Service for Katherine Williams Teague, age 72 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Holy Ground Baptist...
Obituary: Imogene Shannon Garrard
Funeral service for Imogene Shannon Garrard, age 95, of Cullman, is Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Maddux found guilty of 2017 murder of stepfather
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Friday, June 28, found William Thomas Maddux, 33, of Cullman County, guilty of murder in the...
‘I want our program to be the community’s program’: Bearcats host 4th annual Stu...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School hosted the 4th annual Stu Stuedeman Basketball Camp was hosted at Bearcat Arena this week and 75 young...
Pet of the week: I’m your Huckleberry!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Huckleberry, a Labrador Retriever who is approximately 5.5 years old with plenty of love to give!
This mild-mannered friend has low-medium energy and...
Anglers for Autism: CDC receives donation for upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Angling for Autism Bass Fishing Tournament. The...
LIST: Fireworks fun and where to find it
CULLMAN, Ala.- Independence Day is on its way, and with it a handful of local Fourth of July festivities.
Third Annual Fourth of July...
Cullman County man arrested for recording video in Walmart women’s restroom
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department on Thursday, June 27, announced the arrest of Justin Wade Perry, 32, of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw champions diabetes platform
CULLMAN, Ala. - Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw takes her platform, Tiaras for Type 1, seriously.
“This platform is very dear to...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold Springs’ Ciara Calvert...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview...
Cullman City Schools ramping up Archery program
Cullman City Schools has one of the most successful archery programs in the nation, and officials are working to make sure that doesn't change.
Longtime...
Cullman City Council moves forward on sporting goods store
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an agreement that brings a new sporting goods store expected to be an Academy...
Mopars for a cause: Car show raises $4.5K to feed hungry children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s own Mopar fanatics group, the Pentastar South Car Club, in partnership with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, recently donated $4,500...
Guthery found not guilty of manslaughter in vehicle crash
Updated June 27, 2024, at 5:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The reckless homicide trial of Tyler Jacob Guthery, 28, of Cullman County, ended early Wednesday...
Cullman Swim Team competes at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Madison last Thursday to compete against the defending state champs. Cullman posted several first-place finishes...
Obituary: Maggie Gertrude Hall
Maggie Gertrude Hall, age 99, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: James Frank Blakely
James Frank Blakely, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Ernest Leon Waters
Ernest Leon Waters (Leon), age 89, of Birmingham, Alabama, died peacefully on June 25, 2024, at home with his family. He is survived by...
Obituary: Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett
Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett, age 37 of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born Wednesday, July 30, 1986, to Wendy Thurman...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Smith
Charles Edwin Smith, age 81, of Hanceville, AL, passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2024. There will be no public service, only...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Watkins
Brenda Kay Watkins, age 73, passed away on June 24, 2026, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope City Council approves rezoning ordinance, awards architectural services bid
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and got things started...
Library Board announces feasibility study for expansion, renovations
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Public Library Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, Cullman County Public Library System Director Amber Thornton announced...
Man found deceased in woods near Cullman Lowe’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, a deceased man was discovered by a couple walking near Lowe's in south Cullman.
Cullman County...
Focus on motorcycle safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer weather, there are more motorcyclists on the road, creating more opportunities for vehicle versus motorcycle wrecks.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth Boatwright
Funeral service for Nancy Elizabeth Boatwright, age 49, of Arley, is Saturday June 29, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from Noon-2 p.m. and interment will be at Holly Bush Baptist Church Cemetery in Pelahatchie, Mississippi.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Nancy was born on September 29, 1974, to Herbert Moore and Lucille Graves Moore. She
passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mersadies Boatrite; brother, Jerry Moore; sister, Debbie Abney; niece, LeighAnn Johnson.
She is survived by her husband, Cicel Boatwright; son, Derik Boatwright; daughters, Paechence Boatwright (Aaron Witt), and Destini Boatwright; brothers, Harold Moore, Roland Moore, and Thomas Earl Moore; sisters, Mary Pippinger, and Ann Murray; grandchildren, Paeleigh Brown, Harper Witt, Hudson Witt, Breckyn Witt, Wrenleigh Witt, Westin Campbell,
Adleigh Campbell, Brynlee Herfurth, McKenna Campbell, Brody Johnson, Cannon Boatwright, Brooks Boatwright, Blakely Boatwright, and baby due in September.
Nancy was known as a wonderful Momma to her kids and as Nanny to her grandbabies, whom she loved dearly. She was hardheaded and was very protective of her family. Her family said she was a hard worker and a go-getter, who never stopped. She will be very missed by all who loved and knew her.
Obituary: Paula Jones Hazlerigg
Paula Jones Hazelrigg, 73, of Hanceville
A visitation for Paula Jones Hazelrigg, 73, of Hanceville, will be from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, June 28th , at Hanceville...
Obituary: Ted William Wagnon
Ted William Wagnon, 88, of Bremen
Funeral Service for Ted William Wagnon, age 88 of Bremen, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28,...
Obituary: Kathern (Kathy) Hood
Kathern (Kathy) Hood, age 84, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024. She was born on December 19, 1939 in the Jones...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I couldn’t be more grateful for an amazing God’: Good Hope’s Lexi...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior cheerleader Lexi Doss made a lot of incredible memories during her Raider career and feels blessed to...
2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite kicks off June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake is gearing up to host the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite, which brings not only top-tier fishing action by...
