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An afternoon with author Delos Hughes
Author, Dr. Delos Hughes, right, speaks to a guest at Sunday’s book signing and discussion event at the Cullman County Museum. / Drew Green
CULLMAN...
Tools of last resort: citizens’ academy on the firing range
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to...
Fields announces run for Alabama governor
CULLMAN - Democrat James C. Fields, Jr. Tuesday night officially declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama in 2018. Fields made the...
5 charged with intent to distribute meth
Editor’s note: The original version of this story, published on Tuesday, Sept. 19, stated that all five suspects were charged with possession with intent...
Vinemont man arrested for sexual abuse of a minor
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators arrested and ...
West Nile Virus case confirmed in Cullman County
CULLMAN - A person in Cullman has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a statement from Cullman Regional. The hospital said...
Arrest report: Sept. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, John Paul, 28
first-degree sexual...
CELEBRATE health fair Wednesday at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host its third CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to...
Fr. Martin declares Bernard Blues and BBQ a success
Christopher Rosko of Hoover accepts a $10,000 check from Saint Bernard Prep School President, Father Joel Martin. Rosko was the grand prize winner of...
All in the family: WWII and Korean War veteran’s car goes...
CULLMAN - After the passing of local WWII and Korean War veteran Robert F. Palfrey, Sr., his family decided to do a little good...
Vandals damage bridge in Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden
CULLMAN - Cullman County Master Gardeners got a not-so-nice surprise Monday when a member showed up to place some plants and found that the...
West Point falls to Brewer in Monday volleyball action
WEST POINT - West Point hosted Brewer in Monday night volleyball action, and looked to get a big win on its home court. It...
Wallace State volleyball earns two conference road wins; WSCC cross country...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team picked up a pair of conference road wins over the weekend, beating Coastal Alabama – South and Coast...
Arrest report: Sept. 15-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 15-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brooks, Raleigh Winston, 45
public intoxication
Brown,...
Vinemont’s Natalie Millar wins national honor as president of JSU’s National...
Current chapter officers for JSU's chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars are, from left, Destiny Jordan, vice president of social media; Ashlyn...
Poultry & Egg Association honors Danny Farr, awards funds to schools...
2017 Poultry & Egg Association Hall of Fame inductee Danny Farr, with wife Geraldine Farr and family / W.C Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening,...
Plant It: Lilacs
Lilacs aren't very common in our area, although great strides have been made in developing more heat/humidity tolerant versions in recent years. A demand...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933 and 1952
From the files of 1933:
Doctor Dodson and daughter, Jane and Doctor J.C. Martin and daughters, Eunice and Grace left, on Wednesday, for a visit...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
L-R: Patricia Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Julia Floyd / Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has...
1 week later: how Cullman area residents answered the call at...
DODGE CITY - It all began late in the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 9, with a single social media post asking for a little...
Auburn overcomes 5 turnovers to win homecoming
AUBURN - It wasn't pretty, but the Auburn Tigers overcame five turnovers to defeat the Mercer Bears 24-10 at homecoming Saturday afternoon.
The first Auburn...
Kay Barnett family donates to Wallace State Community College
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, third from left, stands with the family of the late Kay Barnett. The family established the Kay Barnett...
Korean War POW Norman Hale speaks at VFW
Korean War POW Norman Hale and his wife Winona / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - National POW/MIA Recognition Day was observed Friday morning at Cullman’s Veterans...
Alabama AG Marshall among 32 AGs calling on Equifax to suspend...
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall is also warning consumers against falling victim to scammers claiming to be from Equifax. / Image courtesy of WBRC
MONTGOMERY...
Regional showdown goes down to the wire; Vinemont over Hanceville, 21-20
VINEMONT - It was a regional showdown in Vinemont Friday night, with the Eagles hosting the Hanceville Bulldogs. Vinemont eked out the win, 21-20.
Vinemont...
2 late interceptions lift Decatur Heritage past Meek, 26-21
ARLEY - The Meek Tigers welcomed the Decatur Heritage Eagles to Arley Friday night, where the Eagles upset the Tigers 26-21 at homecoming.
The Tigers...
Quick hits Hancock for 28-yard TD as time expires to lift...
HAMILTON - The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Hamilton to continue region play this week. The game went down to the final seconds, as...
Night of old-school football ends with Broncos winning, 36-20, over Susan...
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs on Thomas Michelfelder Field Friday night for a week four matchup that...
Addison stays unbeaten, handling Sumiton Christian, 44-7
Addison's Zayne Guthrie, Ben Robinson and Caleb Crider
ADDISON - As Yankee legend Yogi Berra once said, "It’s deja vu all over again," and that...
West Point dismantles Springville, 49-7; Persall has another huge game
SPRINGVILLE - The West Point Warriors made easy work of the Springville Tigers Friday night on the road with a 49-7 win.
Starting out the...
No. 8 Oxford takes down Cullman, 38-14; Bearcats drop to 2-2...
OXFORD – Hard defensive stances by Oxford, deep throws and a 96-yard touchdown run by the Yellow Jackets’ Tyetus Smith Lindsey proved to be...
Cullman Co. unemployment rate drops to 3.6 percent, second lowest in...
MONTGOMERY – Data available Thursday from the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) showed Cullman County’s preliminary August 2017 unemployment rate as 3.6 percent, a...
Arrest report: Sept. 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Burley, Desirae Nicole, 22
first-degree identity...
Hanceville passes 2018 budget, grants 5 percent raise to City employees
The Hanceville City Council, in a marathon session, approved the City’s 2018 budget Thursday evening. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In a session that lasted...
Cullman takes care of Mars Hill, falls to Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS - Cullman split a pair of matches Thursday afternoon, defeating Mars Hill, but falling to Muscle Shoals.
The Lady Bearcats took care of...
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab donates funds to Wallace State to establish...
Michael Vickers, center, the administrator for Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center, presents a check to Wallace State Future Foundation Board Member Donna Guthrie, left,...
Addison sweeps Brilliant and Meek in three straight; Meek takes care...
ADDISON - Addison, Meek and Brilliant volleyball enjoyed some tri-match action on Thursday, with sweeps for Addison and Meek.
Addison (3-0) over Brilliant
No. 1 ranked...
Friends of Frankweiler donate to German playground to honor Margot Tanner
Adults and kids volunteered to work on the new playground. Volunteers and local contributions have reduced the cost of the project by an estimated...
VFW and American Legion to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday
CULLMAN - National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be observed on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host a...
Arrest report: Sept. 13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cummings, Shannon Michelle, 37
second-degree theft...
Citizens Bank & Trust expanding Cullman office
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced plans to open a full-service office in Cullman. The branch, located at 223 Second Ave. SE,...
Scholarship fund established in honor of north Alabama pastor Eldridge Criscoe
HANCEVILLE - An endowed scholarship established in honor of a longtime North Alabama pastor will benefit students from Brewer High School in perpetuity. The...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN - It’s fair parade time again! The Cullman County Fair Parade is this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
This year’s parade will follow...
Cassini Spacecraft makes its final approach to Saturn
Artist's illustration of NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn
This illustration shows NASA's Cassini spacecraft heading for the gap between Saturn and its rings during one...
Wallace State’s men’s golf wins third WSCC Fall Invitational in four...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team captured its third WSCC Fall Invitational title in four years on Tuesday, and freshman Cody Maddox was...
Good Hope to honor veterans with banners around town
Banners (like the one pictured) honoring Good Hope veterans will be placed around the city during holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day....
Frank discussion about mental health care funding with Chris Van Dyke
CULLMAN - Elected officials have recently appeared to be taking a concerned interest in the mental health crisis that has stricken Alabama. As suicides...
Arrest report: Sept. 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Coggins, Rodney Lee, 52
failure to...
Goat Island rakes in the awards at state competition
Goat Island earned two bronze medals, one gold and placed second among all beers in the competition. / Photo courtesy Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN -...
Vinemont residents express desire for senior center, urgent care facility
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday...
Opinion: My ride along: on the road with area law enforcement
Through the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA) program, I found myself on the road recently with one of the department’s night...
Rhythm of the Fall: area marching bands, part 4
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in...
Fairview West Baptist Church Revival
Fairview West Baptist Church, 1172 County Road 566, Hanceville, will have revival services on Wednesday, Sept. 13; Sept. 20; Sept. 27; and Oct. 11....
REHAU welcomes first graduates of joint venture with CCBOE and Wallace...
Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics...
6 Cullman men among 200 of those sent to help restore...
Cullman EC crews left Tuesday morning to assist in the restoration efforts at Clay Electric Co-op, headquartered in Lake City, FL near Gainesville. Clay...
Arrest report: Sept. 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasley, Terra Celeste, 22
probation violation-...
Pet of the Week: help Zoey find her forever home
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the shelter’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Zoey and...
Gorgeous fall weather brings hundreds to Bernard Blues and BBQ
Beautiful fall-like weather welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard Saturday and Sunday. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN -...
Cullman council awards airport security fence contract, approves multiple annexations
Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps
CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the...
Group of Florida evacuees making Camp Liberty home
BATTLEGROUND - Camp Liberty, the self-described “patriot retreat” off Alabama Highway 157 in the community of Battleground, got a lot bigger over the weekend....
Hanceville man arrested for sexual child abuse, rape, sodomy
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12, two counts of first-degree rape...
“Thank you. You have some good people living in your area.”
Letter to the Editor
Wanted to say thank you to the people that came out to the rest area on I-65 on Saturday night.
I was...
Arrest report: Sept. 8-10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Deborah, 62
negotiating a worthless...
“Our family could not be more grateful”
Letter to the Editor
We live in central Florida. I have two little boys so we decided it was best to evacuate. My 85-year-old grandmother...
NWS Huntsville cancels Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory in effect from...
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The...
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM...
Donations needed for Irma evacuees at Camp Liberty
BATTLEGROUND - Donations are needed at Camp Liberty in Battleground. Camp Liberty had about 100 Hurricane Irma evacuees** show up very early Saturday morning....
Cullman Co. volunteers mount massive response to aid Hurricane Irma evacuees
DODGE CITY - When Hurricane Irma set its sights on Florida, wise Floridians set their sights on points north. As traffic began to stack...
List: Closings due to Irma
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be...
Mae’s Food Hall hopeful for October opening
The facade of Mae’s is almost finished, featuring a logo based on Linnie “Mae” Quick’s own handwriting (Mae's is named after Shane Quick's beloved...
NWS Huntsville: Tropical Depression Irma to cross Cullman Tuesday morning
Image shows latest projected path of Hurricane Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Below is the latest information from the National Weather Service in...
Suicide walk remembers victims and those left behind
Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Any number of suicides...
Sons of Liberty motorcycle ride nets $5K for wounded veterans
CULLMAN - On Saturday, more than 100 motorcycle riders from multiple organizations descended on Cullman for the Sixth Annual Wounded Veterans Ride, a charity...
Alabama AG Marshall warns against price gouging
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Saturday evening warned those who might exploit the ongoing bad weather for illegal profit that Alabama’s...
Complete coverage: Cullman County Youth Football
CULLMAN COUNTY - Saturday was a busy day for teams in the Cullman County Youth Football Association, with all 10 teams, and almost all...
Irma evacuees arriving at Cullman Co. rest stop, volunteers there to...
Updated 9-10-17 12:56 a.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Hurricane Irma evacuees have been arriving at Cullman County's Gov. Guy Hunt Rest Stop on I-65 just north...
Cullman Electric Co-op holds 81st annual meeting
Cullman Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Grady Smith, right, addresses meeting attendees. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative held its 81st annual...
Final 2nd Fridays of the summer holds its own against area...
CULLMAN - On the final installment of 2nd Fridays 2017, the First Avenue Special Events District faced stiff competition from high school football games...
Sluggish start for West Point gives Hayden the regional win, 37-18
WEST POINT – West Point got off to a slow start with a quick three-and-out on its first series, giving Hayden great field position...
Hornets sting Eagles; Locust Fork drops Vinemont 44-6
LOCUST FORK - It was a career day for Andrew Rogers of Locust Fork who rushed for four touchdowns in their 44-6 win over...
Lynn outplays Meek, 28-12
LYNN - It was the Meek Tigers versus the Lynn Bears Friday night as the teams, both 2-0, opened region play.
Lynn won the opening...
Holly Pond loses bruiser to J.B. Pennington, 48-20
BLOUNTSVILLE – J.B. Pennington found the end zone in all forms as the Tigers took down the Holly Pond Broncos 48-20 following a close...
Fayette County gets by the Raiders, 35-22
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders and the Fayette County Tigers both entered week three with a 2-0 start to the season, but...
Fultondale dominates Hanceville, 60-6
HANCEVILLE - It was a battle to get an early leg up in 3A Region 6 between the home team Hanceville Bulldogs and visiting...
Corner too much for the Aggies, 21-14
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies kicked off region play with a home game against the Corner Yellow Jackets.
It was an electric night at Dafford...
Cold Springs falls, 48-0, in Class 2A, Region 7 opener
TARRANT- Cold Springs looked to win its region opener against Tarrant Friday night, but the second quarter derailed those plans in a hurry as...
Bearcat defense steps up for 31-9 win over Albertville
CULLMAN – Defense, defense, defense. Those are the words most heard on the sideline and Friday night the Cullman Bearcat’s proved why it is...
Addison makes quick work of Southeastern, 62-0
REMLAP - It was all Addison from start to finish Friday night as they dismantled the Southeastern Mustangs by a final of 62-0.
The Bulldogs...
Arrest report: Sept. 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Breedwell, Alisha Lynn, 35
failure to...
Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival Saturday, Sunday
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School's new fall arts, crafts and music festival, the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, is this weekend, Saturday and...
Week 3: 10 area games, 10 games of the week
CULLMAN COUNTY - Week three of high school football kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. Ten area games mean 10 Games of the Week...
Oktoberfest 2017 schedule set, Burgermeister named
CULLMAN - Plans for Oktoberfest 2017 are rounding out nicely, with a month to go. Last year’s event was the largest the city has...
Cullman Co. eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned...
BIRMINGHAM – Cullman County is among those eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land.
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald...
REHAU welcomes CCBOE/WSCC Fast Track apprenticeship graduates
Updated 9-8-17
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Wallace State Community College, and automotive parts manufacturer REHAU will hold a reception on...
Arrest report: Sept. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cloud, Jason Lynn, 39
prohibited res-...
Cullman Regional: CEO’s contract extended 6 years
CULLMAN - The contract for Cullman Regional’s CEO, James Clements, has been extended for six years, according to Cullman Regional Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson.
A...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle wreck
VINEMONT – A Vinemont man was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Billy Wayne Wilbanks, 73,...
Sipsey man arrested in Bremen with heroin, meth, guns
BREMEN - A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Sipsey man. Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) deputies arrested Joe Benny...
Use of force: CCSO Citizens’ Academy, week 3
CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts presents ArtsKids! programs
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The...
