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Lawrence County Knocks Off Fairview Lady Aggies in 5A, Area 14...
FAIRVIEW — What was anticipated to be a battle royal between the top two clubs in Class 5A, Area 14 never materialized Tuesday evening.
Lawrence...
Obituary: Mable Agnes Hunt
Funeral service for Mable Agnes Hunt, 82, will be Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled...
Energized, Exercised and Ready to Help Others
CULLMAN – On April 16, the National Obesity Foundation (NOF) awarded Sara Linkous of Cullman the NOF Humanitarian Award, which included a free bariatric procedure....
Obituary: Shirley Mae Smith Coleman
Funeral services for Shirley Mae Smith Coleman, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Fairview United...
Obituary: Roberta Lucille Williams
Obituary: Roberta Lucille Williams
Roberta Lucille Williams Smith departed this life for the next on 6 December 2015 at St. Vincent's East Hospital, peacefully, quietly,...
UPDATE: All-Clear Given at Cullman County Courthouse Following Bomb Threat
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Matt Gentry, "the courthouse has been cleared by the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office and...
Obituary: Heath Lee Wisner
Funeral service for Heath Lee Wisner, 31, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Monday, December 7th, 2015 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Mary Magdalene Bowman
Mrs. Mary Magdalene Bowman of Cullman Alabama passed away on December 4, 2015 at Cullman Long Term Care at the age of 88.
She was...
The Legend of the Christmas Spider
CULLMAN – Spiders in your Christmas tree? Sounds like something you’d want to avoid. But this reporter learned something new this holiday season.
A couple...
When the Hauks Came Marching In
CULLMAN — Being a member of the high school marching band can be lots of fun and extremely rewarding. Of course, there are also...
Cullman Boys Win Nailbiter Against Lawrence County, Girls Fall
MOULTON — The Red Devils of Lawrence County had the range early Thursday night when the welcomed the Cullman Bearcats to town. The Red...
Obituary: Venita Louise Sparks
Funeral service for Venita Louise Sparks, 85, will be Saturday, December 05, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at...
Cullman Community Band to Perform Annual Christmas Concert
I am amazed by the number of talented people we have in the local area.”
Cullman Community Band Director Garry Taylor
CULLMAN — On Monday,...
Obituary: Maurice O. White
Memorial Services for Maurice O. White, age 73 of Jones Chapel, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the Cullman...
Obituary: Gertrude Crane Brumblow
Funeral services for Gertrude Crane Brumblow, 80, of Holly Pond will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove...
Obituary: William Thomas McAnally
Funeral services for Mr. William Thomas McAnally, age 83 of Cullman will be at 2 pm. Thursday, December 3, 2015 from Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Smith
Mr. Bobby Joe Smith of Arley Alabama passed away on December 1, 2015 at his residence at the age of 79. He was born...
Obituary: Lovie Leedale Folds
Funeral services for Lovie Leedale Folds, 92, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Betty Marie Johns
Memorial services for Betty Marie Johns, 74, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Cats, Lady Cats Drop a Pair on the Road
ARAB — The Arab Knights hit the floor Tuesday night with a purpose, to avenge their loss to the Cullman Bearcats in the Holly...
Jared Folks of Faith Baptist Church Vinemont
VINEMONT — Faith Baptist Church Vinemont has a long and rich history. Since its humble beginning in August 1971, the church has been engaged...
St. Bernard’s planned giving program celebrates $10M Mark
CULLMAN – The Clairvaux Society is an organization, established in 2010, to ensure the long-term future of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School through...
Cold Springs Bests Addison
COLD SPRINGS — The Eagles came out cold in the first, but they quickly found their groove, outscoring the visiting Addison Bulldogs 18-7 in...
Obituary: Daniel Lee Zinsmeister
A graveside service will be held for Daniel Lee Zinsmeister, 59, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Cullman City Cemetery, located at 912...
Obituary: Larry Andrew Nuss
Funeral arrangements for Larry Andrew Nuss, 70, have yet to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by Moss-Service Funeral Home. Mr. Nuss passed on...
Obituary: Scott Tyler Heinl
Graveside services for Scott Tyler Heinl, 35, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday November 30, 2015 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Scott passed...
Obituary: Kasi Leeann Reagan
Memorial service for Kasi Leeann Reagan, 19 of Cullman, will be 3pm Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Wesley...
Memorial Service: Cynthia Lea Witcher
Memorial service for Cynthia Lea Witcher, 56, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Donald Ray “Donny” Graves
Graveside services for Donald Ray “Donny” Graves, 55, of Cullman will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Ryan’s Creek...
Obituary: Matthew Steven Stewart
Funeral services for Matthew Steven Stewart, 37, of Hanceville will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Grove Congregational...
Bearcats Win Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
GAME ONE
West Point 66 - Hartselle 69
It was an offensive explosion in the fifth-place game between the West Point Warriors and the Hartselle...
Fairview Denied Championship in Lady Hawks Classic by Undefeated Athens
DANVILLE — Momentum built by the Fairview Lady Aggies from the second period in the Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic championship game with undefeated Athens...
Obituary: Gertie Bright
Funeral services for Gertie Bright, 92, of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Charles...
Obituary: Johnny Clarence “J.C.” Cook
Funeral service for Johnny Clarence “J.C.” Cook, 69, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Hanley Woodard
Funeral service for Hanley Woodard, 87, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Liberty Baptist Church at 2727 County...
WSCC Theatre presenting ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Community College’s Theatre department is paying homage to Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz and the 50th anniversary of the debut...
West Point’s Steve and Lisa Lake named 2016 Farm Family
CULLMAN – On Thursday, Nov. 19, Steve and Lisa Lake from West Point were named Cullman’s 2016 Farm Family at the annual Farm-City Banquet,...
Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament Day Two
GAME ONE
Fairview 36 — Hartselle 75
Less than 24 hours removed from a 27-point loss to the Holly Pond Broncos, Hartselle suited up to take...
St. Bernard Prep Hosts All-State Choir Auditions
CULLMAN – St. Bernard Prep School recently hosted auditions for the Alabama Vocal Association. Choral students from at least thirty different schools around north...
Local Church in Need of Piano Player
You see, we’re a small church. We’re like a country church inside the city.”
Emily Sparks, pastor of Voice of Victory Church of God
CULLMAN –...
Vinemont Band Boosters Host Annual Arts and Crafts Show
We feel privileged to unite wonderfully talented individuals under one roof to share their ideas and display their many talents to the general public.”
Kim...
City of Good Hope Hosts Seventh Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal
I love coming here to eat and spending time with my family. The people who work here are very nice. Everyone should come and...
Broncos Dominate First Day of Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND — The "Fast32" strategy was in full effect Wednesday night in game one of the annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament. Gage Goodwin...
Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Ticket to Danville Tournament Semifinal Round
DANVILLE — It will be Fairview's first appearance in the Danville Lady Hawks Thanksgiving Classic semifinal round following a huge 48-39 victory Wednesday over Decatur in...
Substitute Teacher Workshop Held
CULLMAN – Cullman City Schools is experiencing a shortage of substitute teachers and lunchroom staff. Last Thursday, a substitute teacher and lunchroom training was...
Chambers Delivers in Cold Springs Win over Mortimer Jordan at Hanceville...
HANCEVILLE – Triston Chambers was pleased to pull off an individual feat in becoming the leading scorer in Cullman County High School basketball history.
That took place Tuesday night with...
Obituary: John Parnell Worsham, Jr.
Funeral service for John Parnell Worsham, Jr., age 74, will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 10 a.m., with a Rosary Service at...
Obituary: Joseph “Big Joe” Johnson
Funeral services for Joseph "Big Joe" Johnson, age 80 of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 from Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Harold E. Nix
Harold E. Nix age 83 of Cullman died Saturday, November 21,2015.
Shorty worked for the power company for over 40 years. He was a sergeant...
Obituary: Billie Purol
Mrs. Billie Purol passed away November 20, 2015. She was 78 years old.
There will be a Funeral Mass November 25, 2015 at 10 a.m....
Obituary: Steven Roger Ray
Funeral arrangements for Steven Roger Ray, 44, are being handled by Moss-Service Funeral Home. Mr. Ray passed on November 22, 2015.
Obituary: Elbert Wood England
Funeral service for Elbert Wood England, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Cullman Church of Christ with...
Obituary: David McGilvary Moore
Funeral services for David McGilvary Moore, 64, of Cullman will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Eric L. Parker Announces Run for Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN – Eric L. Parker is running for Chairman of the Cullman County Commission.
Parker cites his time as a business owner, as well as...
Local Non-profit Helps Babies Born to Drug-addicted Moms
CULLMAN – Eileen Dover, founder and president of the non-profit The King’s Cradle (TKC), started the organization after working at the University of Alabama...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Alexander
Funeral services for Betty Ruth Alexander, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24th at Bethany Church, Rev. Tony Graves...
Obituary: Joyce Hendrix Wood
Funeral services for Joyce Hendrix Wood, age 86 of Huntsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24th at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Fairview, Cold Springs Win in First Round of Danville Girls Thanksgiving...
DANVILLE – Two teams that faced each other Friday evening, invaded Morgan County Saturday and came back victorious in the first day of the 8th annual Danville...
Obituary: Janet Marie Christie
Funeral services for Janet Marie Christie, age 62 of Holly Pond, will be Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Chapel...
Obituary: Aranda Nicole Wilson
Funeral service for Aranda Nicole Wilson, 29, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Arthur Lloyd Summers
Funeral Services for Arthur Lloyd Summers, age 70 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Roy Milford Burgess
Roy Milford Burgess, 83, of Lacey Springs and formerly of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015.
Mr. Burgess was born September 27, 1932,...
Obituary: Rusty Howse McGuire
Ms. Rusty Howse McGuire, 41 of Centre, formerly of Fairview, passed away early Wednesday morning November 18, 2015 in Centre, Alabama. She was born...
Holly Pond Wins Big on the Road
GOOD HOPE — Holly Pond came out like a house of fire Friday night as they visited the campus of Good Hope to take...
Agriplex Teaches Residents the Lost Art of Stool Making
Think of all the things that were made a hundred years ago, before we had the electric tools, like cathedrals and all the houses...
Winning Streak Extended to Three Games for Cullman Before Thanksgiving
CULLMAN – Cullman will take plenty of momentum into next week's Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament after the Bearcats toppled West Point 66-47 Thursday night...
Cullman County BOE Accepts Superintendent’s Resignation
CULLMAN (WBRC) – The Cullman County Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross.
Five board members voted to accept the resignation and...
A Great Time with “The Worst Hard Time”
I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.”
Pat Sharpton, book club member
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov....
Obituary: James Brett Frank
James Brett Frank, 48, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 16 in Cullman. Brett was the New Year’s Baby of 1967.
Brett was...
Cullman Regional Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’...
CULLMAN — Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by...
Obituary: Lonnie Glenn Morgan
Lonnie Glenn Morgan, the youngest of twelve children, was born to Oather and Docie Lavonia "Lovie" Morgan on May 22, 1932 in Dora, Alabama...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Sanders
Donald Wayne Sanders was born September 25, 1946, to James and Reba Sanders in Natchez MS. Don is a veteran of the United States...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Sanders
Donald Wayne Sanders was born September 25, 1946, to James and Reba Sanders in Natchez MS. Don is a veteran of the United States...
Vinemont Boys Lose a Nail-biter, Girls Fall Big
VINEMONT — It was a hard-fought battle of attrition from the opening tip Tuesday night when the Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders....
Broncos Go to 3-0 Following Win Against West Point, Lady Broncos...
WEST POINT — One week into the new basketball season, the Holly Pond Broncos have been productive with their up-tempo style that the opposition...
Holly Pond Historical Society Unveils New Marker
My family has attended First Baptist Church Holly Pond since the beginning, as my ancestors were charter members. The Church celebrated 130 years of...
Obituary: Melba Green Stewart
Funeral services for Melba Green Stewart, 76, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Ouida C Wisener
Funeral service for Ouida C Wisener, age 55, will be held Monday, November 16, 2015 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be...
Death Announcement: William Howard Elliott, Jr.
William Howard Elliot, Jr. as born on March 22, 1948 and passed on November 11, 2015 at the age of 67. Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bobbie Buettner
Funeral for Bobbie Buettner, age 85, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, at St. Paul's Lutheran with visitation two hours before...
Balanced Scoring Pivotal for Hanceville in Getting by Good Hope
HANCEVILLE — Issac Weissend avoided a scoreless fourth quarter by hitting four straight from the foul line in the final 36 seconds to preserve...
Obituary: Frances Marie Braden
Graveside Funeral Service for Frances Marie Braden, 61 of Cullman, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Antioch Cemetery in Oneonta, Alabama.
Cullman...
Applebee’s Holds Monthlong Disabled Veterans Fundraiser
This is our 3rd or 4th year to do this particular fundraiser. We exceeded our goals and were able to buy more TrackChairs than we...
Group trip to Australia Planned by The Evelyn Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE — Australia is a destination that finds a spot on bucket lists, and it is one item that can be checked off with...
Mayor Proclaims November “Diabetes Awareness Month”
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Diabetes Awareness Month” in the...
Big Fourth Quarter the Key for Cold Springs in Winning Home...
COLD SPRINGS — History was made on the hardwood Thursday night for Cold Springs High School.
Danville High paid its first ever visit to Jesse...
Applebee’s Treats Veterans to Free Meal, American Legion Holds POW/MIA Remembrance...
It seems like as time progresses more companies are doing more for veterans. That’s a wonderful thing to see.”
Michael Best, U.S. Air Force Security...
WSCC’s Coach John Meeks Lands 100th Career Victory; Lady Lions Lose...
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks earned his 100th career victory with the Lions over the weekend.
Meeks’ milestone victory came in...
Obituary: Katie Miller Livingston
Funeral service for Katie Miller Livingston, 83, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Johnson’s Grove Methodist Church, Rev....
Obituary: William Henry Speegle
Funeral Services for William Henry Speegle, age 75 of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Shelton Grove Church....
Death Announcement Robert Eugene O’Neal
Robert Eugene O'Neal, age 71, of Holly Pond, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Cullman County to...
St. Bernard Comes Out on Top in Basketball Season Opener
CULLMAN — Senior Evan Aldridge and sophomore Christian Peterson combined to shoot nine of 10 from the foul line in the fourth quarter that...
Walmart Grand Opening Set for Wednesday Morning
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, November 11, Walmart will open its second Cullman location.
According to the new store's manager, Joey Childress, the grand opening ceremony...
Senator Paul Bussman Discusses House Bill 26 at Public Forum
I think the five commissioners would give more citizen involvement. I think the bill was written in such a way that it saves money,...
Cullman Christian Lions Win First ACEAA State Championship
MILLBROOK — Friday night, the Cullman Christian School Lions defeated Victory Baptist School Eagles in the ACEAA Varsity Football State Championship 54-6.
Some may see...
Obituary: Ruth Faye Freeman
Funeral service for Ruth Faye Freeman, 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, Pastor...
Johnny Charles Cook
Funeral services for Johnny Charles Cook, 50, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Jimmie Leon England
Funeral service for Jimmie Leon England, age 55, will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be...
Amy Rebecca Harbin
Funeral services for Amy Rebecca Harbin, age 40, will be Sunday, November 8th, at 2 p.m., with interment in Fairview First Baptist Church Cemetery...
Eagles Go Down to Defeat in Round One of 2A AHSAA...
SULLIGENT — An explosive offense by the Sulligent Blue Devils broke open a close AHSAA Class 2A playoff game with the Cold Springs Eagles...
