Tag: Featured
Obituary: Gene Edward Davis
Mr. Gene Edward Davis, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was best...
Obituary: Billy Ray Baker
Funeral Services for Billy Ray Baker, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Elaine Willingham Crowned 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theater. Ms. Elaine...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Cole
Graveside Services for Patricia Ann Cole, age 74 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Myra Johns Boyd
Funeral services for Myra Johns Boyd, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Russellville Takes 5A, Area 14 Title from West Point
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Will Have “Downton Abbey” Theme
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to...
Aderholt Bill Will Make it Easier for States to Drug Test...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (4th District), today released a statement on introducing HR 4540, a bill that enables states to drug...
No. 17 Wallace State men outlast No. 16 Marion Military Institute...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball outlasted Marion Military Institute in their nationally-ranked showdown Thursday night, gutting out a 49-46 victory at Tom Drake...
Obituary: John Murl Rucks
Funeral services for John Murl Rucks, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday February 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gary Allen Manley
Gary Allen Manley, 75, of Arley, entered into rest on February 9, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Manley was born...
3A Area 10 Championship
HOLLY POND - 24 hours removed from their semifinal games, four teams took the court at Holly Pond to determine the 3A Area 10...
Walk MS: Cullman on March 19
CULLMAN - Walk MS is happening in Cullman on March 19 at 9 a.m. The annual walk, which raises funds and awareness for Multiple...
Color Me Cullman 5k, Registration Open Now!
CULLMAN - As winter fades away and spring is ushered in, so, too, does the overwhelming amount of pastel-colored everything. But, the Color Me...
ALDOT monitoring U.S. 278 bridge at Kugler Creek, seeking measures for...
EMA has been assured by ALDOT that there is no immediate threat to public safety."
Phyllis Little, director Cullman County EMA
HUNTSVILLE – Alabama Department of Transportation...
Wallace State Continuing Education to offer Physical Therapy Aide program
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program...
3A Area 10 Tournament Action
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is...
Marion Military Institute & Wallace State’s men’s programs set for nationally-ranked...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and...
West Point Turns Back Fairview, Now Looks to Face Russellville for...
WEST POINT - Victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium returned to the West Point Warriors after they ended the regular season last week with consecutive...
County Road Department Makes Big Purchase
CULLMAN - Recently, the Cullman County Road Department took delivery of a one-man pothole patcher.
The machine, which cost the county fund $197,000, was approved...
Obituary: Trooper Layne Lively
Funeral services for Trooper Layne Lively will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from...
Obituary: James G. Cooper
Mr. James G. Cooper Celebration of Life Services for James G. Cooper, age 75 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February...
Cullman Before John Cullmann
Some local historians simply refuse to believe that there were Georgians, Tennesseans and South Carolinians who lived here for decades before migrating west. After...
Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Berth to 5A, Area 14 Title Game
MOULTON – Fairview Lady Aggies basketball coach Mary Lauren Hartline stayed around the Lawrence County High School Gymnasium Monday night to scout her next...
Meek Lady Tigers Escape Upset with Last-Second Win Over St. Bernard
ARLEY – Upset alert was intact Tuesday night with the St. Bernard Lady Saints on the verge of stunning the No. 1 seed Meek...
Vinemont Town Hall Will Not Move to Scout House, For Now
We’re doing our best to work this thing out. We never intended for the Scouts not to have use of that building. Our idea...
Wallace State baseball wins weekend series against Volunteer State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2)...
St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami State Champion in 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track...
Basketball Tournaments Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
4A Area 10 @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
5A Area 15 @ West Point
Postponed until Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
The 2A Area 14 Girls' Tournament @ Tanner
Postponed until...
Obituary: Sharon Willner Glaser
A Celebration of Life Service for Sharon Willner Glaser, 73 of Cullman, will be 4 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at St. John’s Evangelical...
Obituary: Alfredo Martin Santos
Funeral Services for Alfredo Martin Santos, age 33 of Fairview, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King
Funeral services for Clifton Wayne “Dutch” King, age 77 of Mt. Hope, Alabama, will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Cullman EMS to Host Chili Cook-Off Feb. 27
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s CEMS Ambulance Service is hosting a new event, the 9-1-1 Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11...
Wake up with “a.m. LIVE” on Cullman’s Live 95.5
We broadcast the Cullman Community Band and we do local charitable events. We try to put stuff on air from around town, and so...
Tuesday Night’s Vinemont Town Hall Meeting Set to Be a Showdown
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout...
Obituary: Edward Conrad Rice
Funeral services for Edward Conard Rice, 72, of Bremen will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
13th Annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner to Benefit Cullman Caring for...
It is all about preventing and stopping hunger in our community.”
Nancy Bryant, assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The 13th Annual Empty Bowls...
U.S. Senate Hopeful McConnell, Commission Chairman Candidates Speak at Forum Saturday...
Intercession; I need your prayer because this country has a heart problem. We’ve got to have people who will stand up for what is...
CHS Results from Second Day of State Indoor Track Meet
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today...
Tour the Pacific Northwest with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE - Anyone who wants to check off states on their list of those visited in the U.S., can mark off two with a...
Obituary: Annie Marie Makemson
Mrs. Annie Marie Makemson of Gold Ridge went home to her Lord on February 5, 2016. She was 82 years old. She was born...
Cullman’s Deadly Duo Leads Bearcats to Victory
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in...
Wallace State baseball drops season opener; WSCC basketball teams record ACCC...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman...
CRMC Employees “Go Red” on National Wear Red Day
Photo: CRMC employees show their support in the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
CULLMAN - February is National Heart Month, and...
Cullman High Athletes Shine on First Day of State Indoor Track...
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day...
Restoration underway at St. Bernard Library
Photo shows a helicopter delivering HVAC units to the top of the Heidrich Building at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Construction crews arrived the first...
Obituary: Martha May McKoy
Funeral service for Martha May McKoy will be held on Saturday, February 06, 2016 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Aggies Take Momentum into Postseason After Fourth Straight Victory
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the...
Lady Broncos fall, Broncos win
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the...
Hanceville loses nail-biter
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Nine; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful...
February is Love My Library Month at CCPL
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of...
Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center
I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY...
Wallace State baseball opens 2016 season Friday, featuring experienced roster
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community...
Report: State Auditor Gives Rebuttal to Gov. Bentley’s State of the...
Photo shows Gov. Robert Bentley, left; State Auditor Jim Zeigler, right
MONTGOMERY - In an unusual move, a Republican elected official gave a rebuttal to...
Saving Cpl. Kenneth Beasley
Photo shows Beasley with his granddaughter many years ago. His granddaughter is now 18-years-old.
CULLMAN – Jeremy Hogan is known for helping fellow Marines, but...
Wallace State Releases Fall 2015 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2015...
Gov. Bentley Launches Great State 2019 Plan to Leave Lasting Legacy...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday held his annual State of the State address launching his 2016 legislative agenda and strategic plan through...
Obituary: Betty June Mead Underwood
Ms. Betty June Mead Underwood, 84 of Hanceville, passed away Monday afternoon, February 1, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She...
Obituary: Linda L. Burney
Funeral service for Linda L. Burney will be held on Thursday, February 04, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel.
Moss-Service Funeral...
STATE: Compassion Flight Crash in Alabama Kills Two
Photo shows 2nd Lt. Phil J. Dryden of Gulf Shores (left) and Maj. David R. Mauritson of Fairhope (right).
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE – Two...
Obituary: Myra Faye Carroll
Mrs. Myra Faye Carroll went to be with her Lord on January 31, 2016. She was 67 years old.
Mrs. Carroll was born March 27,...
Welti’s Aliyah Ryan Named 2016 Cullman County Spelling Bee Champion
The key to my success would be studying a lot and working hard.”
Aliyah Ryan
CULLMAN - The 2016 (89th annual) Cullman County Spelling Bee was...
No. 12 WSCC softball collects three wins over weekend; 2nd WSCC...
Pictured are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Johnny Thornton (WSCC contributor), Cindy Mallard (athlete), Larry Slater (coach), Buddy Jones, WSCC golf...
Republican Party Feb. 6 Breakfast to Feature Shelby Opponent McConnell
Photo shows Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Jonathan McConnell
CULLMAN - This month’s Cullman County Republican Party (CCRP) breakfast meeting, on Saturday, Feb. 6,...
BREAKING NEWS – Tennessee man struck and killed passing through Cullman...
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43,...
Cold Springs Sweeps West Point
WEST POINT - Monday's contest between the West Point Warriors and the Cold Springs Eagles was just as great as expected. Each team had...
Early Dismissals and Closings Due to Stormy Weather on Tuesday
CULLMAN - As the threat of severe weather looms over our area, several area schools and organizations are announcing early dismissals and cancellations. Please...
Obituary: Mary Josephine Turk Kusner
Mrs. Mary Josephine Turk Kusner of Cullman Alabama passed away on January 31, 2016 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of...
Obituary: Opal Katherine “Kat” Moore
Funeral services for Opal Katherine “Kat” Moore, age 89 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Robert E. Hines
Funeral services for Robert E. Hines, 86 of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Hanceville Funeral Home...
EES Student Kaeden Dawson Shares Beads of Courage
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Jan. 27, East Elementary student Kaeden Dawson brought something very special to school - hundreds of colorful glass beads that...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Snead State as college inducts second...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams capped a memorable Sunday at Tom Drake Coliseum with a sweep of Snead State.
Playing in front of one...
Obituary: Danny Oneal Dye
Funeral services for Danny Oneal Dye are incomplete at this time.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Marlene Brock Dean
Funeral Services for Marlene Brock Dean, age 92, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Cullman,...
Obituary: Jane Duke Screws
The Resurrection Service for Betty Jane Duke Screws will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel in Cullman Alabama at...
CRMC to Host Free Heart Disease Community Screening
CULLMAN - In recognition of National Heart Month, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hosting a FREE Heart Disease Community Screening on Thursday, Feb....
South Dominates the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE - The North squad took the field first, with Carson Wentz at the helm. He completed his first pass, but Shaun Davis immediately...
Swalve Delivers 36 to Help Bearcats Down Broncos, Lady Bearcats Fall...
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night at Cullman High School Saturday, and Seth Swalve didn’t disappoint a good crowd on hand to see the...
Alabama WFF’s Community Archery Strategy in Action
CULLMAN - Through a local grant from the Heritage Archery Club, a Cullman chapter of the Bowhunters of Alabama, National Archery in the Schools...
Senior Bowl Fanfest a Huge Success
MOBILE - Another Senior Bowl Fanfest is in the books and it looks to be one of the biggest yet. Droves of fans flocked...
Good Hope Lady Raiders, Raiders Play Well on Senior Night
GOOD HOPE – Senior night brought out a great performance for Kaylee Maddox in her last appearance at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium on the Good...
Obituary: Charles William “Chuck” Bailey
Funeral Services for Charles William “Chuck” Bailey, age 78 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Hopewell Church...
Players amped up for final practice before game day
MOBILE – Thursday was the last day of practice for the 2016 Reese's Senior Bowl and the intensity of the players showed up and down...
RTS 2016 Announces 38 Special, Joe Diffie and Kane Brown
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS...
Wallace State Basketball Teams Sweep Lawson State in Conference Doubleheader
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams completed a sweep over conference foe Lawson State at Tom Drake Coliseum on Thursday night.
The Wallace State Lady Lions opened...
The Antique Market of Cullman to Close Jan. 31
CULLMAN - After one year in business, The Antique Market of Cullman will be closing its doors for good on Jan. 31.
When asked if...
Obituary: Bernard Fredrick Schaefers Jr.
Funeral services for Bernard Fredrick Schaefers, Jr., age 67 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Sue Cotton
Funeral services for Sue Cotten, 73, of Good Hope will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Sue Cotton
Funeral services for Sue Cotten, 73, of Good Hope will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Pauline Stewart Pitts
Funeral services for Pauline Stewart Pitts, age 88, of Crane Hill will be 2 pm. Saturday, January 30, 2016 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Christopher Michael Kuehler
Funeral service for Christopher Michael Kuehler, 56, will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Pete Lee Price
Graveside services for Pete Lee Price, 65, of Crane Hill will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Mt. Zion...
Obituary: Lester Henry Williams
It is with earthly sorrow, but Heavenly joy, that we announce the everlasting life of Lester Henry Williams. Lester went Home to the Lord...
Wallace State softball, ranked 12th in NJCAA preseason poll, opens 2016...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team opens the 2016 season on Friday, ranked 12th in the country and with their sights ultimately set on...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of...
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area...
John Michael Montgomery and Kelsea Ballerini Join RTS 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south...
Players Get Comfortable at 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE – As day two of practices were underway, despite the chilly weather, the South team was more relaxed while the North team appeared...
Cullman County Championship Wrap-Up
HANCEVILLE - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up tonight at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
Girls
Cold Spring Lady Eagles- 48
Good...
The Blue Campaign: Human Trafficking Awareness and Investigation Training Takes Place
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is compelling someone to work or to engage in a commercial sex act- when a person uses force,...
