Tag: Featured
Obituary: Rufus Clinton Kelley
Arrangements under the direction of Mr. Rufus Clinton Kelley of Pasadena, Texas passed away on January 2, 2016 in Texas at the age of...
Obituary: Harvey Eugene Gilliland
Funeral services for Harvey Eugene Gilliland, age 91 of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt Issues Statement on Plans to Repeal Obamacare...
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. on Wednesday released a statement concerning his vote to repeal Obamacare and to target funding for...
Garret Taylor of Christians Living Proof Ministries
The most rewarding moments in my ministry is (sic) when I see people who have lost everything to addiction receiving salvation through reconciliation. Jesus...
Relay For Life of Cullman County Plans Kickoff for Jan. 21
CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2016 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 21, in...
Cullman County Will Continue to Issue Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples,...
The Cullman County Probate Office will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the same manner and pursuant to the same requirements as applied...
East Elementary Named 2015 CLAS Banner School
Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.”
Principal David Wiggins
CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on...
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
We all know that Internet safety is an issue for young people. Sexting is an issue and it all starts with that. They get...
Obituary: Velvie Talley Farley
Funeral services for Velvie Talley Farley, age 94 of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Lystra Baptist Church...
Obituary: Timothy Neal Caldwell
Funeral services for Timothy Neal Caldwell, age 52 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
WSCC Students Earn Prize Money as Winners of Haiku Poetry Contest
HANCEVILLE — A few Wallace State students celebrated Christmas as winners in the haiku poetry contest sponsored by the WSCC English Department, the Sigma...
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Visits Cullman, Gives Washington Update
Because of your help I have been placed in a position of power which I want to use for the good of the nation,...
Obituary: Delton Sonny Gilland
Funeral services for Delton Sonny Gilland, 72, will be held Thursday, January 07, 2016 beginning at 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Millard Ray “Buddy” Clark
Funeral services for Mr. Millard Ray "Buddy" Clark, age 69 of Falkville will be at 10 am., Friday, January 8, 2016 from Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Mrs. Opal Skelton
Funeral Services for Opal Skelton, age 93 formerly of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at New Hope...
Cold Springs Avoids Potential Upset by Falkville
FALKVILLE – Triston Chambers of the Cold Springs Eagles didn’t force himself to get involved in the game offensively Tuesday night with the Falkville...
Wallace State women’s basketball tunes up for ACCC play with convincing...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team posted its most dominant effort of the season on Tuesday, rolling past Columbia State 71-45 at Tom...
Cats Claw Red Raiders, Lady Cats Fall
DECATUR – The Cullman Bearcats jumped out to an early six-point lead thanks to accurate outside shooting Tuesday night when they traveled to Decatur...
Obituary: Eleanor Marie Woodard
A graveside service for Eleanor Marie Woodard, 91, will be held Thursday, January 07, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery, located...
Sign-Ups Underway for CP&R’s Spring 2016 Programs
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) has an activity to meet almost every Cullmanite’s need. Buckle up for a year...
Chris Pettit, Development Pastor at Life Church
When you come to our church, you won’t feel judged. We are all in the same boat. What you will find is hope for...
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt Issues Statement on President Obama’s Proposed Gun...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., on Sunday released the following statement after learning from news reports that President Obama plans to...
Broncos, Lady Broncos Roll
HOLLY POND – Monday night was supposed to be a matchup between the Holly Pond Broncos and the West Point Warriors but it more...
Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS Teams win UAH STEM Competition
VINEMONT – Two teams of Vinemont High School students took part in the InSPIRESS project in Huntsville in December. Both teams, Team M.A.R.E. and...
Obituary: Johnnie Faye Tanguy
Funeral services for Johnnie Faye Tanguy, 72, will be held Wednesday, January 06, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Harold William Beavon
Mr. Harold William Beavon, 93, passed away on January 2, 2016 at his daughter's home in Cullman. Memorial services will be held later in...
Obituary: Lesley Amos Griffin
Funeral Services for Lesley Amos Griffin, age 82 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Dudley Howard Loggins
Funeral services for Dudley Howard Loggins, 78, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Charles Rex Burns
Funeral service for Charles Rex Burns, 77, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Duck River Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Peggy Joyce Hendrix
Funeral service for Peggy Joyce Hendrix, 65, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Patricia Moudinia Veal
Funeral Services for Patricia Moudinia McGriff Veal, age 58, of Vinemont, will be Monday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Donald Jeffery Bullard
Funeral services for Donald Jeffery Bullard, 83, will be held Sunday, January 03, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Evon Johnson
Funeral Services for Evon Johnson, age 80, of Breman, will be Monday, January 4, 2016, at 2 pm, at Kinney Grove Missionary Baptist Church....
Obituary: Gary Lee Tankersley
Funeral services for Gary L. Tankersley, known as ‘Tank’, age 57, will be Tuesday, January 5 at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church; Clay...
Obituary: Gary Lee Tankersley
Funeral services for Gary L. Tankersley, known as ‘Tank’, age 57, will be Tuesday, January 5 at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church; Clay...
Obituary: Josielene Rider Adams
Graveside services for Josielene Rider Adams, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams...
UPDATE: Assessment of Cullman’s Flood Damage
CULLMAN – Cullman and its surrounding areas are still recovering following the floods of Christmas week. According to John Lang, head engineer at the...
2016 State of the Community Scheduled for Jan. 14
On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County...
Obituary: Blanche Miner Tanner
Funeral services for Blanche Tanner, age 84 of Eva, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church...
Malcolm Carter II, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church
In America, the Christian Church is losing ground; we need to be working together to win souls in these last days.”
Malcolm Carter
CULLMAN – There...
Cullman, Fairview Girls Close Out Yule Tide Classic with Wins
HANCEVILLE – Even though the Cullman Bearcats and Fairview Lady Aggies didn’t claim a championship trophy in the 4th annual Mitch Smith Yule Tide...
Obituary: Kathryn Walker Maddox
Funeral services for Kathryn Walker Maddox, 73 of Cullman, will be Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Corinth West Methodist Church with...
Obituary: Velma Mae Story
Funeral services for Velma Mae Story, 76, will be held Saturday, January 02, 2016 11 a.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge...
Four Arrests Made in Joppa Post Office Burglary
JOPPA – On Monday, Dec. 28, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Andrew Cleveland Rogers, 28, of Arab, Tessa Jean McCay, 24, of...
Join Sen. Richard Shelby for Breakfast and a Washington Update
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with special guest U. S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. on Tuesday, Jan....
West Point Christmas Tournament: Day Three
WEST POINT – The annual West Point Christmas Tournament concluded Tuesday with four match-ups.
FAIRVIEW 72, RA HUBBARD 74
Both Fairview and RA Hubbard shot well...
Obituary: Diana Dean Tanner
Funeral services for Diana Dean Tanner, 65, will be held Thursday, December 31, 2015 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge...
Plenty of Excitement Expected for Final Day of Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE – Intensity will be at full force Wednesday afternoon when the Holly Pond Broncos and Cullman Bearcats clash during the finale of the...
Local Military Family Aims to Make Holidays Special for Cullman Law...
I would like to let the police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and soldiers know that I am so thankful they work every day to...
Cold Springs Falls to Westminster
ALBERTVILLE – It was a contrast in styles Monday afternoon when Cold Springs laced up their sneakers to take on the number one ranked...
Upsets Among the First Day of the Cullman Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE — Tournament basketball can present surprises. It did during the first day of the Mitch Smith Yule Tide Classic at Tom Drake Coliseum.
No....
Art Faulkner, State EMA Director, Addresses Audience in Cullman- Discusses Storm...
CULLMAN – On Monday at 3 p.m., Art Faulkner, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), visited the Cullman County EMA to speak about the...
Obituary: Joseph Anthony Wood
Memorial Services for Mr. Joseph Anthony Wood, age 59 of Baileyton, are incomplete, and will be announced at a later date.
Joseph was born in...
Obituary: Lou Christine Odell Green
Funeral services for Lou Christine Odell Green, 85, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Liberty Church...
Obituary: Fred Alton Clay
Fred Alton Clay was born August 30, 1933 to the late Vera and H.H. Clay. He went home to the Lord December 27, 2015....
Obituary: Wendell Keen Gable
Mr. Wendell Keen Gable of Cullman Alabama passed away on December 26, 2015 at Veterans Hospital in Birmingham at the age 71. He was...
Obituary: Karen Keel Knight
Karen Keel Knight age 55 of Owens Cross Roads, died Sunday, December 27, 2015. Karen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, & friend. She...
Obituary: L. D. Cadle
Funeral services for L. D. Cadle, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Van Steven Maner
Funeral services for Van Steven Maner, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Good Hope Gains a Berth to Hayden Girls Christmas Tournament Semifinal
HAYDEN – Good Hope’s Lady Raiders have been a regular participant to the Hayden High School Christmas Tournament.
They made their presence felt as a...
West Point Christmas Tournament Day One
WEST POINT – Heavy rains and flooding of low-lying areas could do little to dampen the spirits of local fans as the flocked...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed...
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are...
Obituary: James Paul Kashuba
Graveside memorial service for James Paul Kashuba, 62, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery
Mr. Kashuba passed away Tuesday,...
Obituary: Barlice Estell Posey
Funeral service for Barlice Estell Posey, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: David Ray Crider
Funeral service for David Ray Crider, 56, of Athens, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Jeff...
Obituary: Nellie Jewel Greier
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Jewel Greier, age 80 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel,...
Scattered Power Outages Have Cullman Electric Cooperative Working Overtime
CULLMAN – With a constant stream of inclement weather throughout Christmas Day, the Cullman Electric Cooperative has been working all day to restore power.
"We...
Sheriff Gentry Asking Residents to Stay Home
We are just asking people to stay in and not travel unless it necessary due to the road conditions."
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN –...
UPDATED 3X: Heavy Rains Continue to Fall, Flash Floods Closing Area...
CULLMAN - With heavy rain expected for most of Christmas Day and into the evening, Cullman residents are being advised to stay put due...
Obituary: Judith Ann Quick
Funeral services for Judith Ann Quick, 78, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Dale Banks, Pastor of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist has been a great blessing to me. From the beginning, my wife and I noticed how loving and caring the church...
CP&R Announces Community Wellness Day
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a...
Why Do We Eat Candy Canes at Christmas?
CULLMAN - Now that Christmas has come and gone, there is one thing most every house has lying around waiting to be eaten –...
Wallace State Gives Big This Holiday Season
The machine shop and drafting groups launched a competition between themselves to see who could bring in the most donations. We had to borrow...
Obituary: Barbara Jane Kritner
Mrs. Barbara Jane Kritner, age 66, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, December 23, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. She was...
Fairview Lady Aggies Hang On in Battle with Arab
FAIRVIEW – A 17-point lead with 2:00 remaining seemed to be safe Tuesday night for the Fairview Lady Aggies.
But the Arab Lady Knights said, “Not so fast.”
Down by...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Rodgers Mosley
Funeral Services for Sharon Lynn Mosley, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Thelma Trawick Freeman
Mrs.Thelma Trawick Freeman passed away December 21, 2015 at Woodland Village Health Care. She was 90 years old.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday December...
Emergency Medical Services Provider Expands Coverage of Cullman County
CULLMAN – Alabama-based emergency medical services provider Regional Paramedical Services (RPS) is expanding its presence in Cullman County by adding more trucks and paramedics...
Tips Lead to Five Drug Arrests
HANCEVILLE – On Monday, Dec. 21, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Jamie James Quinn, 36, of Hanceville, James Allan Ford,...
Historic Arkadelphia Home Dressed for Christmas
We are very thankful and blessed to be adding just a little of our family history to the 141 years of history and memories...
Obituary: James Durward Griffin
Funeral services for James Durward Griffin, age 99 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at
with Ray Lathem and...
Obituary: Christine Mildred Wilson
Graveside Funeral Services for Christine Mildred Wilson, 86 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Jones Chapel Cemetery in...
Obituary: David Anthony Calloway
Funeral services for David Anthony Calloway, 32, will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Thomas Allen Allred
Funeral services for Thomas Allen Allred, 60, will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Blair United Methodist Church, located at...
Cold Springs Gets Revenge on Holly Pond
COLD SPRINGS — A score for the time being was settled by the Cold Springs Eagles Monday night in shooting their way by the...
Obituary: Virginia Norene Roan Burrow
Funeral services for Virginia Norene Roan Burrow, 95, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Kathleen Louise Harris
Funeral services for Kathleen Louise Harris, age 91, will be Monday, December 21, 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. David Carroll...
Obituary: Joseph William Sachs
Funeral services for Joseph William Sachs of Cullman will be Wednesday, December 23, at Sacred Heart Church in Cullman at 10:00 am; Father Patrick...
Obituary: Patrick Scott Holloway
Funeral service for Patrick Scott Holloway, 29, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev....
Obituary: Faye Roberts
Funeral services for Faye Roberts, 80, of Hayden will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel;...
Obituary: Arthur Lee Kenerley
Memorial services for Arthur Lee Kenerley, 57, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Hazel Marie Ponder
Funeral services for Hazel Marie Ponder, age 86 of Bremen, will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Cullman Area Chamber Hosts December Morning Blend
If you’ve never been to Morning Blend, it is so much fun!”
Leah Bolin, Cullman Chamber of Commerce president
CULLMAN – Each month, the Cullman Area...
Schedule Your Child’s Phone Call from Santa
CULLMAN – Is your child on the Naughty or Nice List this Christmas season? Santa will be making phone calls to Cullman’s good boys...
Cofer Gets Season High 30 in Raiders’ Victory Over Vinemont
GOOD HOPE — Junior forward Matt Cofer forgot about a tough performance on Monday night in a 60-25 Good Hope Raiders' loss to No. 5 Cold...
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrated at St. Bernard
CULLMAN – Students gathered in the St. Bernard Abbey Church at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 to pray the rosary in Spanish in...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Hallmark
Graveside services for Ms. Brenda Sue Hallmark, 66 of Cullman, will be at 12 noon on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Zion Grove Cemetery...
Nine Made-in-North Alabama Christmas Gifts
DECATUR - North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, so when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further...
Obituary: Michael Paul Pruitt, M.D.
Michael Paul Pruitt, 62, of Austin, Texas, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 of an extended illness. Visitation will be held at Moss Service Funeral...
