Tag: Local
Obituary: Norman L. Wright
Funeral service for Norman L. Wright, age 76, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023. He will lie in...
Obituary: Charles “Shorty” Michael Milstead
Charles "Shorty" Michael Milstead, age 66, of Addison, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 3,...
Obituary: Michael Ray Butler
Funeral service for Michael Ray Butler, 41, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Pet of the Week: My fellow Americans, check out Mr. Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Kennedy, an approximately 3-year-old male "shollie" (shepherd and collie mix) with a dark thick coat, is available for adoption at...
WSCC students bring home 35 medals from State SkillsUSA competitions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College are bringing home 35 medals from the state SkillsUSA competition held this week in Mobile....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits opening games with Gardendale, Game 3...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field for a quarterfinals battle against Gardendale and after dropping game one to...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats split with Mortimer Jordan, advance to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back in action at the 6A, Area 13 Tournament Thursday night and after punching their ticket to...
Obituary: Edna Faye Elrod
Edna Faye Elrod passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Pell City, Alabama. She was born June 17, 1932, in Cullman, Alabama to...
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson
Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson, age 80, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born April 26, 1943 to...
Obituary: Richard Lawrence ‘Rooster’ Quisenberry
Memorial service for Richard Lawrence ‘Rooster’ Quisenberry, 52, of Vinemont, will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Corinth...
Obituary: Christine Hodge, 90
Christine Hodge, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 27, 1933 to Homer Huffstutler and Elma Wilson...
Men’s and Women’s Golf preparing for national tournaments
Hanceville, AL — Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Golf teams are gearing up for appearances at their respective national tournaments in the coming weeks.
Coming...
‘With great power comes great responsibility’
Community celebrates David Wiggins' 17-year tenure at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The community came out to celebrate a beloved educator Monday, May 1, when...
ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL: Cold Springs’ Bartlett named MVP; Freeman, West, Sutter, Voce...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another baseball season is in the books in Cullman County and that means there are plenty of postseason honors to be...
Hats, Horses and Hope: Hope Horses fundraiser May 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, May 6, local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. will host its Hats, Horses and Hope fundraising event.
“This Hats, Horses and...
Agriplex online spring auction May 4-7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will hold its spring online auction Thursday-Sunday, May 4-7, raising funds for its new community hub. The auction...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Cold Springs falls in 2A, Area 12 Tournament
SUMITON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Sumiton Christian for the Class 2A, Area 12 Wednesday and unfortunately for Eagle fans, Cold Springs...
Obituary: Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate
Vo Thi “Bay” Bacate, age 88, passed away peacefully April 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vo Van Lu and Le...
Obituary: William “Mark” Bullock
Graveside service for William "Mark" Bullock will be at Highland Memorial Gardens, in Bessemer, AL on Friday May 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. Mr....
Obituary: Kenneth Robert Smith
Kenneth Robert Smith, 81, of Houston, entered into rest on Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born...
Obituary: Stacy Arlin Waldrop
Stacy Arlin Waldrop, 50, of Double Springs, passed away May 2, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born on July 6, 1972 in...
Hanceville’s Lowery inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society at MSU
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Lindsey Lowery, majoring in Business Administration and German from Hanceville, is among Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Give all glory to God’: Holly Pond’s Sawyer Olinger...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos are coming off another great basketball season that saw them collect over 20 wins and add...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats preparing for round 3 clash with Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – After toppling Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one and sweeping past Athens in round two, the Cullman Bearcats are...
West Point High finishes 8th in Quiz Bowl National Championship
ROSEMONT, Ill. - On the weekend of Saturday, April 29, West Point High School joined 131 of the top quiz bowl teams from small...
1 killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-65
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – One person was killed and two injured in a multi-vehicle crash at approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, May 1, near the...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats advance to Area Championship game with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to host this year’s 6A, Area 13 Tournament Tuesday night and after dropping their first...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Strickland
We sadly announce the passing of Mrs. Patricia Ann Strickland on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She touched many lives as an educator and teacher...
Obituary: Gary Glynn Garmon
Funeral service for Gary Glynn Garmon, age 59, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: April Dawn Cochran
Funeral service for April Dawn Cochran, 43, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Thomas Edwin Holcombe
Funeral service for Thomas Edwin Holcombe, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Andrew Arvin Baker
Andrew Arvin Baker, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Andrew was born in Wilkesboro, NC. on Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Lantry Ed Brandon
Lantry Ed Brandon, age 65, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Lantry retired from the Cullman City School System in 2008...
Obituary: Jessie “Gail” Sawyer
Jessie “Gail” Sawyer, age 78, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Gail was born on April...
Obituary: Claude Ferrell “Sandy” Sanders
A graveside funeral service for Claude Ferrell “Sandy” Sanders, of Bremen, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist...
Obituary: Annette Loy Maddox
A Celebration of Life Service for Annette Loy Maddox, 50, of Blountsville, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Cullman...
Cullman libraries celebrate National Library Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System last week celebrated National Library Week. This year’s theme was “There’s More to the Story.”
According...
2023 Bloomin’ Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School was a smashing success! The two-day arts and crafts...
Fun run raises money for WPES sensory room
WEST POINT, Ala. – The evening was aglow with neon, puzzle piece motifs and plenty of pump-up music Saturday, April 29, at West Point...
‘We must continue to ensure that Alabama remains connected’
Ivey attends Hwy. 157 expansion ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday cut the ceremonial ribbon on the completion of the Alabama Highway...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Holly Pond splits with Cleveland, West End; Monday...
Holly Pond 11 – Cleveland 6 (2A, Area 10)
The Lady Broncos jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first and...
Obituary: Reverend Horace R. Hall
Reverend Horace R. Hall, 86, passed away on Monday, May 1 2023, at 12:55 a.m. He was affectionately known by his host of friends...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Atchley
Mrs. Patricia Ann Atchley, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Patricia was born in Fayette County Alabama on...
Obituary: Dwight R. Nichols
Dwight R. Nichols of Bradenton, Florida passed away from this earth March 11, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, May...
Obituary: Allen Doyle Copeland
Funeral services for Allen Doyle Copeland of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Joseph Allen Tarvin
Joseph Allen Tarvin, 48, of Vinemont, passed away April 29, 2023. He was born December 25, 1974, in Birmingham, Alabama.
A visitation will be held...
Obituary: Dewell Jones
Mr. Dewell Jones, 98, of Hanceville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones...
Obituary: Jaime “Jimmy” Vargas
Jaime “Jimmy” Vargas, 81, of Falkville, Alabama passed from this life, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at CRMC. He was born in Puerto Rico on...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Play for the Lord’: West Point’s Patton Fell recaps...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors didn't have the best season last season in volleyball, but the future is definitely bright...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Gardener roots
How do we thank those who have taken the raw, sandy soil of the Cullman countryside and turned it into an Eden? One hundred-fifty...
Obituary: Jennifer Graham
Mrs. Jennifer Graham, 48, of Cullman, passed away April 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1975 to Donnie and Deborah...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments slated for this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Softball’s postseason will get underway for our local teams this week and it starts with several area tournament matchups Monday and...
5 former Tigers selected in 2023 NFL Draft
DAY 2
LB Derick Hall - Round 2, Pick 37, Seattle Seahawks
Derick Hall did not have to wait long Friday night to hear his name...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
We are in receipt of a copy of E.T. Paul’s latest and greatest March entitled, “Dawn of the Century March.”
Fifteen...
Crane Hill’s Kylie Wright honored as Who’s Who at Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Kylie Wright, of Crane Hill, pursuing a B.S.B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, was honored in the 2022-23 class of Who's Who Among...
Obituary: Jeffrey Neil Hunter
We regretfully announce the passing of Jeffrey Neil Hunter of Hanceville, Alabama. Jeff was born on July 10, 1967. He was 55 years young...
Obituary: James V. Elliott
A graveside funeral service for James V. Elliott, 92, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Fairview...
Obituary: Howard Eugene Kent
Howard Eugene Kent, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 28, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Kent was born in Oneonta, Alabama,...
Obituary: Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs
Mrs. Joan Carolyn Segrest Gibbs passed away on April 28, 2023, in Cullman, Alabama after a brief illness. She was born on July 24,...
Calling all local artists!
Cullman Health & Rehab Center asks for help creating mural
CULLMAN, Ala. – The staff at Cullman Health & Rehab Center is asking for the...
5 former Alabama players selected on day 2 of 2023 NFL...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five additional University of Alabama football players were drafted on night two of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday, including one...
Stiefelmeyer Building damaged in severe storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stiefelmeyer Building and surrounding area were damaged during an unexpected severe storm in the early morning hours of Friday, April...
Holly Pond Civitans host Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast
CULLMAN, Ala– Dozens of cancer survivors and their family and friends gathered early Wednesday morning, April 26, for the annual Relay For Life of...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Athens to advance to round 3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After defeating Mortimer Jordan in the road in round one, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Fort Payne 3-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the Area 14 title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for the opening round of...
Obituary: Linda Carol Pair
Graveside service for Linda Carol Pair, age 77, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Keith Springs Cemetery...
Obituary: Kenneth Frederick Quick
Funeral services for Kenneth Frederick Quick of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church in Cullman. Burial...
Jacobs declares April 23-29 Relay For Life Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, April 26, met with members of Relay For Life of Cullman County to declare with...
Obituary: Johnny Darian Sears
Funeral service for Johnny Darian Sears, 57, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Herman Edward Roland
Herman Edward Roland, 80, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Brother Herman Roland pastored McKinley Chapel Methodist Church for 25 years.
He...
Sharpe to head Wallace State Women’s Basketball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College President Vicki Karolewics announced the appointment of Allen Sharpe as head coach for women’s basketball. With the...
150 ways to celebrate the Cullman countryside on our 150th birthday
The 1870s founders of Cullman County in the “Hill Country” of north Alabama traditionally celebrated the area’s birth year as 1873. So, 2023 is...
PREP BASKETBALL: CHS hires WSCC’s Jessica McBrayer as new varsity girls...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is adding some college coaching experience to its varsity girls basketball program, with Jessica McBrayer set to take...
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Students learn digital presentation skills at Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had an opportunity to learn about new presentation...
Pilot Club hosts 28th annual fashion show and luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman on Wednesday, April 26, hosted its 28th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at The Venue at...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Speegle
Robert Wayne Speegle of Cullman passed away on April 25, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman on April 18,...
Obituary: Jimmie Lynn Carden
Jimmie Lynn Carden, 67, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away from this life on April 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born Nov. 14, 1955,...
‘The contributions they make can’t be measured’: CHS, Wallace State baseball...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week was a special one at Field of Miracles. Both the Cullman High School and Wallace State Baseball Teams visited...
The Link’s Nurturing Place officially open
CULLMAN, Ala.– The Link of Cullman County's Nurturing Place, a weekly gathering place for tutoring, life skill sessions and supervised visitations is officially open...
Obituary: Jeremy Wayne Bice
Funeral services for Jeremy Wayne Bice of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
ACCS: Alabama needs skilled fiber optic workforce
Alabama Community College System now offers rapid, no-cost training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Goals can be achieved through hard work and dedication’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Last season was another special one for the Good Hope Lady Raiders as they finished with a 31-3 record, added...
WSCC: Spring Under the Stars set for April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final show for the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts programs for the spring 2023 semester will be...
Funds still available for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, funds are still available for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
SFMNP...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors collect 10-0, senior night win over Falkville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday for a senior night matchup against Falkville and the Lady...
Obituary: Londalene Louise Jean
Londalene Jean passed away peacefully at her residence at West Minster Assisted Living, Cullman Alabama, on April 25, 2023. She was the daughter of...
Cullman Regional seeking approval to build ambulatory surgery center in Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is taking steps to build an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at Hartselle Health Park, a multiservice outpatient facility opened...
Obituary: Edith Ranelle Gray
Edith Ranelle Gray, 87, of Cullman, passed away from this life on April 25, 2023, at Woodland Village Nursing and Rehab. She was born...
Obituary: Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr.
Oscar “Chuck” Steadham, Sr., 84, of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 4, 1938 in Brewton, Alabama.
He is...
CPD Autism Awareness Month patch sales benefit Autism Speaks
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, the Cullman Police Department is set to wrap up its special patch sale...
Little Free Library unveiled in Dodge City
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, April 24, Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman County Public Library volunteer Renee Welsh, met...
Good Hope City Council moving forward on new pavilion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its second and final April meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and...
‘The purpose…is to highlight the victims’
DA, sheriff, chief address recent murder convictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, along with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman...
Ashley, Cleghorn named Wallace State Teacher, Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Nursing instructor Heather Ashley was named Wallace State Community College’s Teacher of the Year and Rayce Cleghorn as the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats pull away to top West Point 10-3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Lady Bearcats returned home Monday night to host a big local matchup against West Point and it was a tight...
Obituary: Robert Jackson Smith
Robert Jackson Smith, age 76, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023, after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Known as "Bob"...
Obituary: Mary Kate Sandlin
Mary Kate Sandlin, age 80, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2023.
Mary was born on January 17, 1943. Mary started her life...
Obituary: Bradney Craig White
Bradney Craig White, 56, of Fayette, passed away April 21, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 14, 1967, in Jasper, Alabama. He was...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Strickland
Funeral service for Patricia Ann Strickland, age 87, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Wallace State Tennis Teams wins ACCC Championships
ALBERTVILLE, AL — Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams each earned Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles on Saturday at Sand Mountain Recreation Area in...
