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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...
Cullman Mayor Proclaims November “Adoption Month”
CULLMAN — On Thursday, November 5, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of November 2015 “Adoption Month” in the City...
Cullman Electric Cooperative Warns Community of Not So New Phone Scam
Some people who had just paid their bill the previous week said that they panicked and paid the person on the phone.”
Cullman Electric Cooperative...
New CCPL Program More than Fun and Games
We have a lot of kids coming in after school so we wanted to give them a little something different to do while they...
Peggy Jean Mauricio
Peggy Jean Mauricio, 83, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2015 surrounded by her family at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service...
Virginia “Ginny” Landman
Virginia “Ginny” Landman, 69, of Holly Pond passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at UAB Hospital. The family will receive friends on Wednesday,...
Walmart Plans to Hire 1,500 Holiday Workers in Alabama; Wages Begin...
BIRMINGHAM – Walmart announced this week it expects to hire approximately 1,500 associates at more than 100 stores in Alabama over the next few...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Meth Lab Discovery, Second Arrest in a...
VINEMONT — On Monday, November 2, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested...
Jenia Mae Griffith McPherson
Memorial services for Jenia Mae Griffith McPherson, 80, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Patsy Dale Curvin
Graveside funeral services for Patsy Dale Curvin, age 61 of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Flint Creek...
Shirley Ann Branch
Shirley Ann Branch passed away October 31, 2015 at her residence. She was 67 years old.
There will be a Funeral Mass, Monday, Nov. 2,...
Donald Ray Horton
Donald Ray Horton, age 70, of Holly Pond, passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. Arrangements will be announced Sunday...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Meth Lab Discovery and Arrest, Bond Set...
VINEMONT — Thursday, October 29, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the assistance of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Stanley...
Inaugural ‘Sheriff’s Citizen Academy’ Gives Students Inside View of Department
I think in today’s time, we lack leadership within our community. This is your sheriff’s office and we wanted to provide you with a...
More than $200,000 received for WSCC Future Foundation Scholarships
HANCEVILLE — Hundreds of Wallace State Future Foundation supporters helped make dreams come true Wednesday for multiple Wallace State Community College students by raising...
Karma’s Coffee House Brews Double Shot of Quality
We went to the idea of what goes around comes around, like do good, be good and wound up with Karma’s. It seemed to...
Wallace State Professor to Tell Murder Tale on Halloween Eve for...
HANCEVILLE – Beyond Productions of Australia has announced that Robert S. Davis, senior professor of History at Wallace State Hanceville, will appear on a...
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
CULLMAN – On Sunday October 24, 2015, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Gregory Scott Walker, 40 years old of Hanceville for two...
Cullman Hosts Fall Activities for the Family
CULLMAN — Fall is in full swing, and by mid-October many Cullmanites begin wondering when and where the next seasonal festival will be.
The finale...
Good Hope Trio to Perform ‘Difficult Version’ of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at...
GOOD HOPE — On Saturday, October 24, Ty Parker, Rachel Roberts, and Gloria Crauswell will perform as the Good Hope Trio and commence the...
Mayor Proclaims October “Dyslexia Awareness Month”
CULLMAN – On Monday, October 19, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of October 2015 “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in the...
Vinemont Pill Bust Nets Methadone, Vimpat, Oxycontin
CULLMAN — On Thursday, October 15, 2015, Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Adam Seth Armstrong, 33 years old of Vinemont,...
CRMC Continues Mission to Care for All Area Citizens
CULLMAN — A cancer diagnosis of any kind sends chills down most people’s spine and triggers much stress. That diagnosis coupled with not having...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Historical Marker
BETHEL — Clarkson Covered Bridge, also known as Legg Bridge, located about 17 miles West of I-65 near Bethel, is currently the second longest...
Publix Grand Opening Has Customers ‘Amazed’
I am amazed at how they have restocked their shelves. There’s got to be a thousand people that have come through already and it...
Wallace State Future Foundation Plans 11th Annual Student Investment Luncheon and...
Our goal at Wallace State is for our students to succeed academically, professionally and personally.”
Suzanne Harbin, Director of Advancement
HANCEVILLE — Members of the community...
Cullman City Council Holds October 12 Meeting
CULLMAN — A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held Monday night in Cullman City Hall's Lucille N. Galin Auditorium at 7 p.m.
The meeting...
Drug Bust Nets Acid and Meth
CULLMAN — Tuesday October 6, 2015, Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Jose Marcelino Guzman, 22 years old of Albertville, Ala....
Cullman Kiwanis Club to Host Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 10, as part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, the Cullman Kiwanis Club will host a Wiener Dog Race. The...
Wallace State to Host Local ‘Walkin’ and Runnin’ for Children Day’
HANCEVILLE — On Saturday, October 10, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville will host a walk and 5k run to benefit Children’s of Alabama.
The...
Cullman Man Fulfills Lifelong Goal
I wouldn't have bought a pair (of shoes) from anyone else today — Happy Birthday Mr. F.M. Cook. I don't know too many places...
Pastor Rick Davis of Living Water Baptist Church, the Church for...
We want to reach the lost and un-converted using the Gospel and the good news that Jesus paid for. Secondly, we want to instill...
Bentley Awards $1.2 Million for Highway Safety
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded two grants totaling $1.2 million to help state troopers maintain safety on Alabama’s highways.
The grants to the...
Cullman Mayor Proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of October 2015 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the...
Understanding the Priesthood of Jesus Christ
We are in a teaching on a new and better covenant, and in this we need to understand the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We...
Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event....
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament’s Fr. Joseph M. Wolfe
The church is perfect UNTIL you put people in it. We are all ‘under construction’ and need to grow daily in our conversion to...
Restoration Begins on St. Bernard’s Main Library
CULLMAN – After a year of preparation, the work to restore the St. Bernard Library has begun. The final design was presented by Hendon...
Cullman Man’s 243-Pound Watermelon Sets New Alabama Record
CULLMAN — On September 24 Cullman became home to Alabama’s largest watermelon. Weighing in at 243 pounds, Daniel White’s mammoth fruit holds the new...
Charity Basketball Clinic to Help Vinemont Child Get Diabetic Alert Dog
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 24th, there will be a one-day basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Directed by...
Burglary Suspect Arrested; Property Recovered
CULLMAN – Thursday September 25th, 2015, Cullman County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeffrey Wayne Miller, 26 years old of Vinemont, for Theft of Property...
Meet Pattie Miller: Cullman County’s First Fair Queen
CULLMAN – The 2015 Cullman County Fair will be in town soon and my curiosity about the fair’s history has had me researching. In the...
Kenneth Terry, Pastor of Soul’s Harbor Free Will Baptist Church
By all accounts I should not be in the ministry if you consider my lowly beginning — But God knew all the time his...
Caring for Cullman Concert to Benefit Good Samaritan Clinic
CULLMAN — On Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cullman Civic Center, the Good Samaritan Clinic will hold a concert fundraiser featuring...
Westminster Assisted Living’s Facebook Auction Benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN — The residents and staff of Cullman's Westminster Assisted Living will be auctioning off items on Facebook to raise money for the Walk...
Project Lifesaver Saves Life of Senior Cullman Citizen
CULLMAN — Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to the home of Mr. Ben Tucker of Cullman County on Wednesday, September 17th,...
Cullmanites Volunteer Time for United Way’s Day of Caring
We are always so grateful for the opportunity to give back to Cullman County through Day of Caring. While we provide financial assistance year...
Meet 2015’s Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant Entrants
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Fair will take place between September 24th and October 3rd this year at Sportsman Lake Park. Citizens from across...
Destiny Church’s Fred and Janice Rivers
God has a plan for our lives. It’s a wonderful plan, to do good to us and to give us hope and a future.”
Fred...
Fair Entry Deadlines Approaching
CULLMAN – Since 1954, the Cullman County Fair has been delighting the community with thrilling rides, tasty food, and marvelous displays. Citizens show off...
St. Bernard Monks Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN – The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and the family of Br. Anselm Kuehler are humbly asking for the community's help with a...
Cullman County Schools Special Education Teacher, Beverly Jenkins, Nominated for National...
VINEMONT – West Point Intermediate School special education teacher Beverly Jenkins has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by...
Cullman Primary Care Hires New Doctor, David Shupe
CULLMAN – Dr. David Shupe has recently begun working at Cullman Primary Care. Shupe, 30, left Atlanta for the small-town atmosphere of Cullman.
“Also my...
Dr. Stan Graves, Pastor of One New Man Church
One of the things that my wife and I have discovered is that the greatest rewards in ministry started when we stopped focusing on...
Wallace State Streamlines ACT Prep Courses
HANCEVILLE – High school students who are looking to brush up on skills before taking the ACT tests can now choose to take workshops on the...
Cullman County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Assoc. Holding Annual Event at Carmike...
CULLMAN – Many residents of Cullman County look forward to each Memorial Day and Labor Day, but not necessarily for the holiday itself but...
Alabama Examiner’s Office Speaks on Deficiencies at Fairview High School
CULLMAN – During Thursday evening’s Cullman County School Board meeting a representative from the Alabama Examiner’s Office spoke on behalf on the organization, reading...
Local Author to Sign New Book ‘Pray Hard & Speak Life’...
CULLMAN – On Saturday, September 19th, Cullman author, Cliff Powell will be at Deb’s Bookstore from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. signing copies of...
CCBOE Expands Health Science Program
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), formerly known as the Cullman Area Career Center, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Health...
REHAU Opens Automotive Technical Center in Cullman
CULLMAN – REHAU hosted a grand opening for its new Automotive Technical Center on Wednesday, September 2. The $3 million addition consists of a 12,000-square-foot...
$10,000 Donation Kicks off United Way Campaign
Ninety-eight cents of every dollar that you donate to the United Way stays here in Cullman to help the partner agencies. So when you...
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor of Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Considering the present state of our world, it is a challenge to remain a positive and yet truthful leader for God's people.”
Jimmy Peyton, Pastor...
CCBOE Announces Timeline for Selecting Next Superintendent
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Board of Education announced in their special called board meeting the timeline for selecting the next superintendent. The superintendent...
Cullman City Schools Launches Stakeholder Survey
CULLMAN – The Cullman City Schools Strategic Planning Team has developed a survey to enable all stakeholders to have their voices heard as the...
“Reverse The Cycle” Triathlon Benefits the Link of Cullman County
CULLMAN – On Saturday, September 12 The Link of Cullman County will hold its second annual triathlon, with a novel twist.
According to director of...
Revenue Commissioner to Visit Area Senior Centers on Issue
CULLMAN – Any property owner who is age 65 or older may qualify for additional discounts on his or her homestead (primary residence). Owners...
Mirroring History: Moss Funeral Home
CULLMAN – Moss Service Funeral Home was founded in 1882 by Mr. C.D. Scheuing. Scheuing was one of Cullman's first embalmers.
In 1936 he sold...
Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox Earns Designation as an Alabama Certified...
AUBURN – The Alabama Public Personnel Administrators Association (AAPPA) and the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University are delighted to announce that Tania...
ALS’ Mystery ‘Washout’ Details to be Revealed Saturday
FAIRVIEW – On Saturday, August 29, there will be an ALS Washout Event at Fairview Community Park. The details about what exactly an “ALS Washout”...
Third Annual Farm Y’all Event Grows
CULLMAN – This year’s Farm Y’all event will be held on Saturday, August 29. The event, previously limited to the Festhalle area, will be...
Stop the Abuse Awareness Ride to Pass Through Cullman
CULLMAN – On the morning of Saturday, August 29, motorcyclists will depart the parking lot of Harley-Davidson’s Huntsville location on a state-long journey to...
Cullman Resident Featured in New ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ Book
I truly believe that God blesses us for a purpose so that we can share and be a blessing to others. Whether it is...
Cullman City Council Holds August 2015 Meeting
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
First...
Greg Leonard, Pastor of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church
This beautiful little country church, with its rich history, became our family's new passion. We started by cleaning around the grounds and worked our...
New Smart911 Program Helps Emergency Services Respond Faster
CULLMAN – Smart911 is a new program created by Rave Mobile Safety. The voluntary program is free to Cullman County residents. To sign up,...
Overcoming the Spirit of Unbelief: Resolving to Believe the Word of...
TThere were two spirits that marveled Jesus. One was the spirit of unbelief, and the other was the spirit of faith. Those are the...
Cold Springs Eagles Hit the Ground Running
BRILLIANT – From the opening kickoff of the 2015 high school football season, Cold Springs aimed to prove thier impressive 2014 campaign was no...
Cullman Wears Down Arab, Wins 56-7
CULLMAN – Revenge was very satisfying for the Cullman Bearcats Friday night. At this time a year ago, the Bearcats fell to Arab 21-14,...
Holly Pond Middle School Brings Unique e-Learning library Environment to Students
HOLLY POND – Holly Pond Middle School leveraged public funding to bring a unique eLearning library environment to students. Principal Chuck Gambrill and teacher...
Cullman Community Lions Club Receives Top Honors
CULLMAN – The prestigious Roderick Beddow, Sr. Lions Club of the Year Award for 2014-2015 was presented to the Cullman Community Lions Club during...
The History of Hanceville’s Culture Club
HANCEVILLE – Culture Club, to a child of the ‘80s, is a band whose male lead singer had long hair and looked very much...
Cullman Train Depot Gets Needed Renovations
CULLMAN – The city of Cullman, with the help of a monetary grant, was able to perform renovations to the Cullman Train Depot that...
Dr. Stanley Kilgore, Pastor of Center Grove Baptist Church
My biggest challenge is to help people to see that we live in a changing culture. Our message that ‘Christ loves all and is...
Car & Motorcycle Show at Brother’s Pourhouse to Benefit Cullman Caring...
The car show is obviously for a good cause and we are happy to help out.”
Will Dowdy, Owner of Brother’s Pourhouse
CULLMAN – On Saturday,...
Divino Niño Weekend To be Held at Shrine Sept. 5-6
This is our biggest event and the second year for it, so we are very excited!”
Jennifer Prybyla, Assistant Director of Pilgrimages
HANCEVILLE – The Nuns...
Three Arrested for Meth
CULLMAN – On Thursday August 13, 2015, Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Brandon Dewayne Rollo, 31 years old of Bremen, Jessica...
From Higdon Funeral Home to Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church
CULLMAN – Higdon Funeral Home, located on St. Joseph Drive in Cullman, was established in 1976 by Mr. Raymond Higdon. The funeral home was...
Prep Teams Getting Ready for 2015 Football Season
CULLMAN – Anticipation of success for prep football teams in Cullman County is at a high atmosphere for the 2015 season.
Three teams last season...
Graves Marathon to Build New Store
We have people that like to come in and just sit and talk, drink a cup of coffee and shoot the bull for a...
St. Bernard Prep Hires Director of Fine Arts
CULLMAN – St. Bernard President, Fr. Joel Martin is pleased to announce Joshua Agnew will be the Director of Fine Arts, a newly created...
Get to Know Marie Louise Betz, Cullman’s First Native Born Citizen
CULLMAN – Cullman’s humble beginnings started with just five families, one of them being the Betz family. Frederick and Catherine (Keck) Betz and two...
All Faculty and Staff of Cullman County Schools to Receive Crisis...
CULLMAN – On August 10, Cullman County Schools certified all of their school resource Officers, and their Safety Director, in a program called ALICE....
Scam Jam / Health Fair to host Fraud Prevention and Health...
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Commission on Aging along with the Better Business Bureau will be hosting Cullman County’s first ever Scam Jam /...
Tim Collier, Pastor of Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church
CULLMAN – Cullman County is home to a variety of unique churches, but there is one that is different from any other. Lonesome Dove...
Native American Charity Pow Wow to Raise funds for the Lighthouse
CULLMAN – This Saturday and Sunday, August 15, and 16, at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman the first annual Native American Charity Pow Wow will...
New Phone Scams Hit Cullman
CULLMAN – Recently, Cullman County residents have received phone calls from certain individuals claiming they represented credit card companies, sweepstakes companies, and the IRS....
Two Arrests Made in Connection to Theft Cases
CULLMAN – On Saturday, August 8, 2015, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested James Nicholas Davis, 32 years old of Bremen. Shandale Renae...
