Obituary: Steve Rasnick
Steven Odell Rasnick, age 66, of Cullman passed away on May 4, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Brenda Bailey
Funeral service for Brenda Kay Bailey, age 81, of Hanceville, is Friday, May 10, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., at Shelton Grove Baptist Church in...
Stony Lonesome Sasquatch Mud Run 2024 coming this Saturday
BREMEN, Ala. - The Stony Lonesome Sasquatch Mud Run will take place this Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m. at Stony Lonesome OHV Park.
Cullman...
Vivi B Bakes holds 1st public pop-up shop
CULLMAN, Ala. - If the Shoe Fits held so much more than adorable shoes, clothing and accessories on Thursday, May 2. Vivian Brock, a recent...
Obituary: Pascal Eugene Nelson, “Billy”
Services will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Delbert Freeman and Wade Warren...
Robots take over Cullman City Schools for showcase
CULLMAN, Ala. - Robots staged a mini-takeover at West Elementary School this week, but don’t worry, they were thankfully all under student control as...
Obituary: George Marion Teague
George Marion Teague of Vinemont, Alabama passed away May 7, 2024.
George graduated Vinemont High School in 1981, and went on to serve our...
Obituary: Christopher Glenn Rhodes
Christopher Glenn Rhodes
Funeral services for Christopher Glenn Rhodes, originally of Good Hope, will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at Mt. Joy Baptist...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek splits North Regional games with Belgreen, Marion County
FLORENCE, Ala. – After winning the Area 14 championship last week, the Meek Tigers were back in action at the 1A North Regional Tournament...
2 CARTS crashes in 1 day
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, May 6, there were two crashes involving CARTS buses.
Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said no one was injured in...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman eliminated from North Regional with 6-3 loss to Buckhorn
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting their first 6A North Regional matchups with Hazel Green and Fort Payne Monday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on...
Inaugural Alabama Strawberry Festival a sweet success
CULLMAN, Ala. - One quick zip through the center of Cullman over the weekend, and anyone should have been able to tell that something big was...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats split North Regional matchups with Hazel Green, Fort Payne
FLORENCE, Ala. – This year’s North Regional Softball Tournament got off to a slow start due to wet conditions at Coffee O’Neal Park in...
Obituary: James Marshall Holmes
James Marshall Holmes, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. James was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 28,...
Obituary: Betty Bishop
Mrs. Bishop age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born Thursday, June 12, 1952, to Hollis Henry...
Obituary: Bruce K. Whisenant
Memorial Service for Bruce Whisenant, age 64, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ryan Baptist Church with Terry Hudson officiating....
Obituary: Deborah Lititia Self
Memorial service for Deborah L. Self, age 69, of Cullman, is Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Full obituary...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Extension entomologist encourages families to get outside during cicada emergence
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada’s song and collected their...
Wallace State inducts over 80 into NSLS
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently inducted more than 80 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
Vice President for...
Scholarship Celebration marks beginning of 20th anniversary of Wallace State Future Foundation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors at its recent...
Meta plans to build $800M, next-gen data center in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 2, announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center...
Cullman City Schools Foundation hosting 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon May...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7....
Non-resident student enrollment open for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is now open for students who live outside Cullman City Schools’ city limits, but would still like to potentially attend...
Holly Pond seniors learn life skills at Adulting 101 Day
HOLLY POND, Ala. - On Thursday, May 2, seniors at Holly Pond High School were peppered with lessons on how to be an adult...
Cullman County 4-H Club celebrates local youth achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently hosted its annual County Round Up, bringing together over 100 enthusiastic young members from both...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...
STATE TRACK MEET: ‘Blessed is an understatement’: Cold Springs wins back to back 2A...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet...
Friends of Frankweiler welcome sister-city visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friends of Frankweiler (FoF) was established in 1987, when Cullman and Frankweiler, Germany – the birthplace of Cullman’s founder John G. Cullmann –...
Swingin’ seniors turn out for Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day, hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, took...
Come shop with me: The Pink Boot Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local mother and now boutique owner Shayla Waldner said she wanted to change her resume from “stay at home mom” in...
Alabama Strawberry Festival underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is in full swing in Cullman’s Depot Park area and will continue until late Saturday night. City...
STATE TRACK MEET: Edgeworth sets state 1600-Meter record; Locals earn medals in Cullman, Gulf...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s state track meets are underway in Cullman and Gulf Shores and our local athletes have already collected an impressive...
Vinemont Farmers and Makers Market coming May 11
VINEMONT, Ala- The Town of South Vinemont has been busy in the past weeks preparing for its inaugural Farmers and Makers Market, to be...
‘To say I’m proud is an understatement’
WPHS Scholars Bowl team finishes 2nd in nation at national small school championship
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Rogers
Betty Joyce Rogers, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Rogers was...
Obituary: Herman Mike Tyus
Herman Mike Tyus, age 75 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born Saturday, July 31, 1948,...
Obituary: Faydene Bell
Funeral service for Frances Faydene Bell, age 80, of Cullman, is Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
(Updated) 2 CPD officers involved in wreck, 1 suspect arrested after pursuit
Updated May 3 2024, at 2:46 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police Department officers were involved in a wreck Thursday night, May 2, around 9:30 while...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UNA’s beloved lion Leo III passes away
FLORENCE, Ala. – Leo III, the third lion to call the University of North Alabama home, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday,...
Pet of the week: Sweet Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - You could certainly try to tiptoe past this Tulip without falling in love, but her magnetic personality and antenna ears are...
Op-Ed: ‘You’ll miss this’… will we, though?
Around each turn in a local grocery store or shopping center, you can almost certainly hear some variation of the phrase, “Enjoy this while it lasts,”...
STEM Day – it’s elementary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day made its way to the elementary schools this week, as...
Flying Fifty Hotel, Cullman Savings Bank name new tenants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel and Cullman Savings Bank hosted a completion event on Thursday night, May 2, at the new hotel.
Flying Fifty Owners Paul...
Obituary: Gladys Lindteigen
Gladys Lindteigen, age 81, of Cullman, passed from this life on May 1, 2024.
Mrs. Lindteigen was born to Newberry James and Verlie Mills (Wren).
She is preceded in death by her parents;Maxie Mills; daughter, Sherry Annette Whitmire; sister, Elizabeth Yates; brothers, Bud James, and Eugene James.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Carl Lindteigen; son, Carl Young (Janee Stroh); daughters, Patricia Patzner (Brent, deceased), and Michelle Webb; brothers, Arlin Taylor (Bonnie, deceased), Jimmy Taylor (Cathy, deceased); sisters, Juanita Hudnall (John, deceased), Kitty Dieter (Johnny); grandchildren, Pam, Kris, Tyler, Amanda, Stacie, Kris (deceased), Jackie, Jason (deceased), andJake; an abundance of
great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends.
Gladys was a beautiful soul who loved her family and her church family so much. She loved her puppies too, especially, Rocky, her lab. She loved to garden and can with her husband, Carl, and got so much joy from sharing the fruits of their labor with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was very friendly and kind to all. She will be greatly missed in everyone’s life she touched.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lindtiegen will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church.
She will lie in state on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the church; visitation will be held at Cullman Funeral Home chapel on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be held at Center Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
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Obituary: Donna Marie Duke Smith
Donna Marie Duke Smith, age 41, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
There will be a Celebration of Life in her honor on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Dodge City Park. Friends and family are all welcome.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Obituary: William Bruce Poole, Jr
William Bruce Poole, Jr. age 75, of Cullman, passed away Monday, April 30, 2024 at Cullman
Regional Medical Center.
William was born to William Bruce Poole, Sr. and Betty Cooper Poole in
Unadillia, Ga.
He is preceded in death by his parents and he is survived by his son, William Bruce Poole, III.; granddaughter, Jessica T. Stacey-Spain.
A graveside service will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 at noon at Walnut
Grove Cemetery in Unadillia, Ga.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Hanceville Public Library kitchen gets overhaul
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library employees and volunteers will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for the many groups that use the library,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘The Strong and Courageous Trail Race’ happening May 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Feeling competitive? Want to support an impactful cause? Prepare to hit the trails with purpose at The Strong and Courageous Trail...
SBP Drama puts on ‘Wonderland!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 27 and 28, Saint Bernard Prep’s Drama Department put on “Wonderland!,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in...
Fairview High Principal Whaley accepts position with ALSDE
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Johnny Whaley on Wednesday, May 1, announced that he has accepted a position with the Alabama...
Relay For Life 2024 highlights cancer survivors and their journeys
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life proves year after year that success comes to those who work together as a community and adapt to...
Obituary: Nancy Debra Self
Nancy Debra Self age 68 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Linda T. Seal...
Obituary: Annie Ruth Johnson
Annie Ruth Johnson, known as Ruth, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Ruth was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Derrick James Barton
Funeral Service for Derrick James Barton, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Joy Louise Goeller
Visitation for Joy Louise Goeller, age 55 of Cullman, will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Cullman...
Obituary: Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus
Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman County Alabama on February...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama saltwater records continue to fall
As saltwater fishing for 2024 heads into the peak seasons, a look back at 2023 reveals another record-breaking year for those who fish Alabama’s...
Slim Chickens donates over $1.5K to The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the early months of 2024, the management and staff at Slim Chickens in Cullman started searching for ways to give...
Vinemont native, AU alum Smith joins Alabama Farmers Federation field staff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Conecuh County young farmer Cameron Smith joined the Alabama Farmers Federation field staff April 29. As Area 9 organization director, Smith...
COLUMN: The Great Escape
As I tend to the scratches and scrapes on my bare legs, I’m wondering if I should get a tetanus shot. I don’t think...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chesley Oaks Open returning after multiyear hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all golf tournament enthusiasts – the Chesley Oaks Open will return Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, for the first time...
Clothed in Cullman coming May 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is on a mission to ensure children in the community know they are loved, valuable and important. This mission is achieved through the selfless work...
A fun ‘Day in the Park’ in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point held its annual Day in the Park on Saturday, April 27, at the town hall and sports complex. Local...
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‘It’s a community garden in every sense’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The southwest side of Cullman is a bustling, densely populated residential area. One lot on the corner of Logan Street Southwest...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Vinemont, Cullman advance to Regionals; Good Hope eliminated
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After splitting their opening matchups with Susan Moore and J.B. Pennington Friday, the Vinemont Lady Eagles returned to Blountsville for this...
Obituary: John Gorden Cook
John Gorden Cook, age 84 of Hanceville, AL. died Saturday April 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook; parents: Louis...
Obituary: Hugh Don Farr
Hugh Don Farr, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1950 to Henry...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger named to GOPAC’s 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Senator Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is among 29 Republican legislators nationwide chosen for GOPAC's 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders.
Nominated by...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Every Thursday, four senior citizens who live in an upscale retirement community meet to discuss cold case files and try to solve the murders the police could...
The Flying Fifty: New boutique hotel owned by WSCC alumni
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As Wallace State continues its celebration of Community College Month, it is highlighting the successes of students and alumni.
The Flying Fifty,...
President of renewable energy company got his start in Wallace State Green Construction program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since he was a child, Mason Holmes has been running outside to play. Whether it was camping or floating down a...
Wallace State students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in...
Explore big rigs and more at ‘Touch a Truck’ event May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is set to host its annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
(Update) 1 dead after Sunday morning shooting in Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. - A Cleveland, Alabama, man is dead, having succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting Sunday morning, April 28, in Bremen. Cullman...
FAITH: Elements Health & Wellness Spa dedicates business to Christ
The owner of Elements Health & Wellness Spa said she felt a calling to publicly dedicate her business to Jesus Christ – so she...
House fire devastates Cullman woman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A fire in the early morning hours Thursday, April 25, claimed the home and possessions of a Cullman woman who is...
Hanceville City Council updates community on pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, the Hanceville City Council updated the community on the community pool, the...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th. Presenting the program...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Good Hope eliminates Hanceville, Meek wins area championship
PRICEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville traveled to Priceville for this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament Saturday and after falling in their opening...
Obituary: Ricky Smith
Ricky Smith was born in Cullman on July 21, 1948 to Crawford and Vada Smith.
Ricky loved the Lord with his whole heart. He was...
Obituary: Susan Jordan
Memorial Service for Susan Jordan, age 62 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Renovation Church of God with...
Suspect sought following Saturday pursuit
(7:25 p.m.) UPDATE: Cody Brown is in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the East...
Mark your calendars: 51st Arley Day Festival coming May 18
ARLEY, Ala. - For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley,...
Low-cost spay/neuter certificates available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arab-based nonprofit God’s Feral Felines, focused on reducing cat overpopulation, has been awarded a $2,500 grant by national nonprofit Petco Love....
Tornado and severe weather preparedness tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County is no stranger to severe weather and dangerous storms. Everyone remembers the tornadoes of 2011 that ripped portions of the scenery to...
Cullman Civitan Club returns
CULLMAN, Ala. - For years, the Cullman Civitan Club worked throughout the Cullman community, providing service, support and help to those in need. After a...
Cullman City Council passes zoning amendment to govern vape shop locations and signage
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, approved an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to govern the location and...
Cullman man arrested following Berlin shooting incident
Updated April 27, 2024, at 1:46 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said a Cullman man has been arrested and charged with...
‘Golden Apples’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Primary School (CCPS), the pursuit of excellence is not just a goal, but a serious commitment. Under the...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point eliminates Fairview in area tournament, Vinemont splits area tournament matchups
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview hit the road to Springville Friday afternoon to get this year’s 5A, Area 12 Tournament underway and...
Obituary: Coleman Leo Powell
Coleman Leo Powell, age 85 of Addison, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on March 31, 1939 to...
Obituary: Lester Frank Allbright
Funeral mass for Lester Frank Allbright, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church...
