Tag: News
Obituary: Bruce K. Whisenant
Memorial Service for Bruce Whisenant, age 64, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ryan Baptist Church with Terry Hudson officiating....
Obituary: Deborah Lititia Self
Memorial service for Deborah L. Self, age 69, of Cullman, is Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Full obituary...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State inducts over 80 into NSLS
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently inducted more than 80 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
Vice President for...
Scholarship Celebration marks beginning of 20th anniversary of Wallace State Future...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors at its recent...
Meta plans to build $800M, next-gen data center in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 2, announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center...
Cullman City Schools Foundation hosting 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7....
Non-resident student enrollment open for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is now open for students who live outside Cullman City Schools’ city limits, but would still like to potentially attend...
Holly Pond seniors learn life skills at Adulting 101 Day
HOLLY POND, Ala. - On Thursday, May 2, seniors at Holly Pond High School were peppered with lessons on how to be an adult...
Cullman County 4-H Club celebrates local youth achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently hosted its annual County Round Up, bringing together over 100 enthusiastic young members from both...
Swingin’ seniors turn out for Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Strawberry Festival Senior Day, hosted by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, took...
Come shop with me: The Pink Boot Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local mother and now boutique owner Shayla Waldner said she wanted to change her resume from “stay at home mom” in...
Alabama Strawberry Festival underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is in full swing in Cullman’s Depot Park area and will continue until late Saturday night. City...
Vinemont Farmers and Makers Market coming May 11
VINEMONT, Ala- The Town of South Vinemont has been busy in the past weeks preparing for its inaugural Farmers and Makers Market, to be...
‘To say I’m proud is an understatement’
WPHS Scholars Bowl team finishes 2nd in nation at national small school championship
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team...
Obituary: Betty Joyce Rogers
Betty Joyce Rogers, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Rogers was...
Obituary: Herman Mike Tyus
Herman Mike Tyus, age 75 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born Saturday, July 31, 1948,...
Obituary: Faydene Bell
Funeral service for Frances Faydene Bell, age 80, of Cullman, is Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
(Updated) 2 CPD officers involved in wreck, 1 suspect arrested after...
Updated May 3 2024, at 2:46 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police Department officers were involved in a wreck Thursday night, May 2, around 9:30 while...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UNA’s beloved lion Leo III passes away
FLORENCE, Ala. – Leo III, the third lion to call the University of North Alabama home, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday,...
STEM Day – it’s elementary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day made its way to the elementary schools this week, as...
Flying Fifty Hotel, Cullman Savings Bank name new tenants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel and Cullman Savings Bank hosted a completion event on Thursday night, May 2, at the new hotel.
Flying Fifty Owners Paul...
Hanceville Public Library kitchen gets overhaul
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library employees and volunteers will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for the many groups that use the library,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘The Strong and Courageous Trail Race’ happening May 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Feeling competitive? Want to support an impactful cause? Prepare to hit the trails with purpose at The Strong and Courageous Trail...
SBP Drama puts on ‘Wonderland!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 27 and 28, Saint Bernard Prep’s Drama Department put on “Wonderland!,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in...
Fairview High Principal Whaley accepts position with ALSDE
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Johnny Whaley on Wednesday, May 1, announced that he has accepted a position with the Alabama...
Relay For Life 2024 highlights cancer survivors and their journeys
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life proves year after year that success comes to those who work together as a community and adapt to...
Obituary: Nancy Debra Self
Nancy Debra Self age 68 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Linda T. Seal...
Obituary: Annie Ruth Johnson
Annie Ruth Johnson, known as Ruth, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Ruth was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Derrick James Barton
Funeral Service for Derrick James Barton, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Joy Louise Goeller
Visitation for Joy Louise Goeller, age 55 of Cullman, will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Cullman...
Obituary: Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus
Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman County Alabama on February...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama saltwater records continue to fall
As saltwater fishing for 2024 heads into the peak seasons, a look back at 2023 reveals another record-breaking year for those who fish Alabama’s...
Slim Chickens donates over $1.5K to The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the early months of 2024, the management and staff at Slim Chickens in Cullman started searching for ways to give...
Vinemont native, AU alum Smith joins Alabama Farmers Federation field staff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Conecuh County young farmer Cameron Smith joined the Alabama Farmers Federation field staff April 29. As Area 9 organization director, Smith...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Chesley Oaks Open returning after multiyear hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all golf tournament enthusiasts – the Chesley Oaks Open will return Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, for the first time...
Clothed in Cullman coming May 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet is on a mission to ensure children in the community know they are loved, valuable and important. This mission is achieved through the selfless work...
‘It’s a community garden in every sense’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The southwest side of Cullman is a bustling, densely populated residential area. One lot on the corner of Logan Street Southwest...
Obituary: John Gorden Cook
John Gorden Cook, age 84 of Hanceville, AL. died Saturday April 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook; parents: Louis...
Obituary: Hugh Don Farr
Hugh Don Farr, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1950 to Henry...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gudger named to GOPAC’s 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Senator Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is among 29 Republican legislators nationwide chosen for GOPAC's 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders.
Nominated by...
The Flying Fifty: New boutique hotel owned by WSCC alumni
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As Wallace State continues its celebration of Community College Month, it is highlighting the successes of students and alumni.
The Flying Fifty,...
President of renewable energy company got his start in Wallace State...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since he was a child, Mason Holmes has been running outside to play. Whether it was camping or floating down a...
Wallace State students win 26 medals at Alabama SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in...
Explore big rigs and more at ‘Touch a Truck’ event May...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is set to host its annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
(Update) 1 dead after Sunday morning shooting in Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. - A Cleveland, Alabama, man is dead, having succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting Sunday morning, April 28, in Bremen. Cullman...
FAITH: Elements Health & Wellness Spa dedicates business to Christ
The owner of Elements Health & Wellness Spa said she felt a calling to publicly dedicate her business to Jesus Christ – so she...
Hanceville City Council updates community on pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, the Hanceville City Council updated the community on the community pool, the...
Obituary: Ricky Smith
Ricky Smith was born in Cullman on July 21, 1948 to Crawford and Vada Smith.
Ricky loved the Lord with his whole heart. He was...
Obituary: Susan Jordan
Memorial Service for Susan Jordan, age 62 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Renovation Church of God with...
Suspect sought following Saturday pursuit
(7:25 p.m.) UPDATE: Cody Brown is in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the East...
Mark your calendars: 51st Arley Day Festival coming May 18
ARLEY, Ala. - For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley,...
Low-cost spay/neuter certificates available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arab-based nonprofit God’s Feral Felines, focused on reducing cat overpopulation, has been awarded a $2,500 grant by national nonprofit Petco Love....
Tornado and severe weather preparedness tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County is no stranger to severe weather and dangerous storms. Everyone remembers the tornadoes of 2011 that ripped portions of the scenery to...
Cullman Civitan Club returns
CULLMAN, Ala. - For years, the Cullman Civitan Club worked throughout the Cullman community, providing service, support and help to those in need. After a...
Cullman City Council passes zoning amendment to govern vape shop locations...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, approved an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to govern the location and...
Cullman man arrested following Berlin shooting incident
Updated April 27, 2024, at 1:46 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said a Cullman man has been arrested and charged with...
‘Golden Apples’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Primary School (CCPS), the pursuit of excellence is not just a goal, but a serious commitment. Under the...
Obituary: Coleman Leo Powell
Coleman Leo Powell, age 85 of Addison, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on March 31, 1939 to...
Obituary: Lester Frank Allbright
Funeral mass for Lester Frank Allbright, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church...
Obituary: Joann Schultz
Joann Schultz, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Joann was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 27, 1952...
Obituary: Carson Robert Young
Graveside service for Carson Robert Young, age 77, of Cullman, is Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Flint Creek Cemetery, with Rev....
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Brock Compton
Jimmy Ray Brock Compton, age 63 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, June 23, 1960...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Hart Sr.
Funeral Service for Bobby Ray Hart, Sr., age 76 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Cullman Heritage...
Pilot Club hosts Pink Petals & Pearls Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pink, petals and pearls were all the rage Wednesday, April 24, at the Venue at Cotton Creek. The Pilot Club of...
Dodge City MX Park hosting ‘Biggest Allstar Showdown in the South’...
BREMEN, Ala. - Dodge City Motocross is gearing up for the "Biggest Allstar Showdown in the South," an AMA-sanctioned motocross event set to take...
FAITH: Temple Baptist Church hosting ‘Ring of Fire Around You’ Women’s...
Temple Baptist Church is set to host the “Ring of Fire Around You” Women's Conference on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Organized by...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council announces Teacher Appreciation Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the...
CSHS senior Clayton Gary wins FCCLA sponsorship to Japan
CULLMAN, Ala. - One Cold Springs High School senior will get to take the journey of his life this summer in Japan. Clayton Gary...
Winners named in 2024 FCCLA County Poultry Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 18, 2024, various county school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of...
CCBOE recognizes biliterate students
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting in April, the Cullman County Board of Education, along with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, recognized students...
Obituary: Gracie Jones
Graveside services for Gracie Jones, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2024 at Welti Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was born November...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD hosts community cookout
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department hosted over 100 attendees at its community cookout Saturday at the Cullman Housing Authority.
CPD Public Relations Officer...
Walker County inmate dies in custody
JASPER, Ala. – An inmate at the Walker County Jail died while in custody on Friday, April 19.
At the request of the Walker County...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic unveils plans for new $2.8M location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic at a community press conference on Monday, April 22, unveiled plans for its new home, a $2.8...
WWII veteran coming home to Moulton after nearly 80 years
MOULTON, Ala. - A family in Moulton is finally receiving the closure they have been awaiting for almost eight decades.
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest...
Cullman County EMA rolling out new mass notification system April 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 24, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will roll out its new mass notification system: Everbridge Mass...
FL man arrested on child porn charges in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Florida man was arrested on 20 counts of child pornography-related charges on Wednesday, April 17.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies...
‘I can’t think of a better event to show that the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 1,700 Cullman County students made their way to Temple Baptist Church Tuesday for a special presentation on mental health from...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable experience’
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 180 vendors lined the pathways of the St. Bernard campus for the 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday and Sunday,...
Good Hope City Council recognizes state champions
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its second April council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the...
Obituary: Mark Edwards Whitten
A graveside memorial service for Mr. Whitten will be Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Cullman City Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Mateo De Feria Gomez
Mateo De Feria Gomez, age 58 of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the University of Alabama Hospital. He was...
Obituary: Shirley Ann McClendon
McClendon, Shirley Williams age 87 of Coden, AL. formerly of Birmingham and Cullman; died Saturday, April 20, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Troy Fritzgerald Allison, Sr.
Troy Fritzgerald Allison, Sr., 60, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on April 19, 2024. Mr. Allison was born in Flint, Michigan, to Gordon Allison,...
Obituary: Peggy Marie Laseter
Funeral Service for Peggy Marie Laseter, age 94 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s Alan Crisologo elected to University of Alabama SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members.
The following students were elected to either the...
Cullman’s Mattilen Nelson named 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Mattilen Nelson of Cullman has been named a 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador.
Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of...
Inaugural Miss Mud Creek Pageant taking place April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Miss Mud Creek Pageant will be making its inaugural debut on Saturday, April 27, at the Hanceville Lion's Club,111 Michelle...
Wallace State’s Suzanne Harbin selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced recently that Suzanne Harbin, vice president of advancement and innovation at Wallace State...
Urgent need for clothing at Hanceville Elementary
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School is reaching out to the community for assistance to replenish its emergency clothing closet. The school has a...
