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Obituary: Gary Wayne Goggans
Gary Wayne Goggans, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born March 6, 1956...
Obituary: James Theodore Melton
James Theodore Melton, 93, of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 28, 1930...
CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High...
Obituary: Joyce Lynn Stewart
Joyce Lynn Stewart, age 60, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born, March 10, 1963 to J.W. McLeroy...
Obituary: Allen Howard Allred
Funeral services for Allen Howard Allred, 83, of Hanceville, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023at Hanceville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Pauline Elliott Nuss
Graveside services for Pauline Elliott Nuss, 83, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at Center Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Nuss was born...
Obituary: Justin Dewayne Crumbley
Justin Dewayne Crumbley, a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 44. Justin...
Obituary: Jon Alexander Roberts
Memorial service for Jon Alexander Roberts, 26, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: David Anthony Lee Schultz
Funeral service for David Anthony Lee Schultz, 47, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Schultz...
Obituary: Nelson Keith Buchanan
Memorial service for Nelson Keith Buchanan, 79, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Buchanan...
Obituary: Leigh Ann Johnson
Memorial service for Leigh Ann Johnson, 42, of Addison, is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev....
Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected...
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural...
Obituary: Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson
Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson, age 74, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: Mary Lou Nix Graveman
Mary Lou Nix Graveman, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Joe on Dec. 6,...
Obituary: Joyce G. Dunn Estes White
Joyce G. Dunn Estes White, age 76, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Denise Estes;...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Council approves traffic light at Hwy. 278/I-65, rezoning for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council this week approved resolutions to place a new traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...
Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased
Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a...
Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in...
Obituary: Kelly Neal Bradford
Funeral service for Kelly Neal Bradford, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Auston “Auzz” Riley Thomason
Funeral Service for Auston "Auzz" Riley Thomason, age 24, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack
Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born on June 21, 1970 in...
Obituary: Margie Blankenship
Margie Blankenship, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born July 6, 1944...
Obituary: Perry Leonard Ashley
Perry Leonard Ashley, 79, of Cullman, AL passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. Perry was born on Oct. 4, 1944, in Cullman, AL and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take...
Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille...
Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual...
Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting...
Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million...
Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally...
CCSO Rodeo Sponsor Dinner sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Rodeo Sponsor Dinner Tuesday night at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman, ahead...
Obituary: Shelia Boatright Cofer
Funeral service for Shelia Boatright Cofer, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Emeus Baptist Church...
Obituary: Rodney Wayne Sizemore
Rodney Wayne Sizemore, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Sizemore was born on March 19,...
Obituary: Patricia Miller Seymore
Patricia Miller Seymore, age 75, of the Nesmith Community, passed away December 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March...
Obituary: Letha Mae McKinney
Funeral services for Letha Mae McKinney, 84, of Dalton, IL will be 1 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Quick
McMinnville resident and White County, TN native Sarah Ann Quick, age 80, was born March 24, 1943 and died Nov. 30, 2023. ...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Annual Lights of Love event set for Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Mildred Eady Edmondson
Funeral service for Mildred Eady Edmondson, 97, of Cullman, is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the...
Baileyton seniors see massive turnout at annual community Christmas celebration
BAILEYTON, Ala. – With a line wrapped around the building and seemingly every child in Baileyton in attendance, excitement and anticipation built as the...
Ivey ‘breaks ground’ on Co-op broadband expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Dec. 4, made a stop at the Cullman Electric Cooperative for a ceremonial groundbreaking to signify...
Obituary: Catherine Marie Burch
Catherine Marie Burch, 73, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Mrs. Burch was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a...
Obituary: Shannon Lee Armstrong
Memorial service for Shannon Lee Armstrong, age 47, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur
Funeral service for Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Thomas Ray Hobbie Jr.
Memorial service for Thomas Ray Hobbie, Jr, 45, of Madison, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the...
Obituary: William J.C. Smith
William J.C. Smith, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Smith was born to William Hershel...
Obituary: Margie Ann Pigg
Margie Ann Pigg, age 77, of Vinemont, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 10, 1946 to...
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and...
Obituary: Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen
Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully of natural causes in Hanceville, Alabama.
Linda was born Jan....
Obituary: Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry
Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry went to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 29, 2023 at almost 93 years old. She was preceded in...
Obituary: Rachel Imogene Creasey
Rachel Imogene Creasey, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 29, 2023. She was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren/multiple great-grandchildren and devoted...
Obituary: William Fred Abel
Funeral service for William Fred Abel, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Angela Jo Campbell
Funeral services for Angela Jo Campbell, 49, of Hanceville, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Brandy Evans Wilson
Funeral service for Brandy Evans Wilson, 38, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Missionary Grove Baptist Church, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Link hosting backpack drive for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – As many residents of Cullman County brave the wintery chill for dazzling light displays, outdoor holiday markets and even ice skating...
Ivey announces additional $500K for Cullman Co. road project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Gilley
Memorial service for Jimmy Ray Gilley, age 55, of Logan, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey
Funeral service for Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey, 89, of Hanceville, will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Carol Denise Horstman
Carol Denise Horstman, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Carol is survived by her husband, Robert Horstman; her son...
UPDATED: 1 arrested following car chase; passenger free to go
UPDATED (5:24 p.m.) - According to CPD, the driver of the car was arrested and the passenger was detained but released. The driver is...
Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes is set to take place Sunday, Dec. 3. It’s a chance to...
Cullman City Council hears challenge to new north-side development
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to rezone property belonging to the...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony...
Obituary: Carolyn Mae Ortega
Carolyn Mae Ortega, age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Feb. 8, 1947, to...
Obituary: Robert Lee Hare Sr.
Robert Lee Hare Sr., age 78, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1945,...
Obituary: Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox
Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox, 85, was granted her wings on Nov. 26, 2023 at Shelby Baptist Medical Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral services for...
ADOC arrests 2 of its own
ELMORE, Ala. – Former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Administrative Support Assistant II at Elmore Correctional Facility, Sarah Woodward, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on Workforce Training Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – City, county and state representatives in industry, business and education were gathered on the campus of Rehau Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Local family entering mission field in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you asked Lyndsie Camper what her heart loves most, she would say without hesitation, “To serve others.”
Camper, her husband Micah...
Obituary: James Early Scott
James Early Scott, 84, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Mr....
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Obituary: Gladys Louise Carr
Gladys Louise Carr, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Ms. Carr was born to...
Obituary: Tammy Kay Sanford
Tammy Kay Sanford, born Aug. 22, 1963, went to her Heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2023 while residing in Honey Grove, Texas.
A memorial service...
Obituary: Leslie Diane Malone
Funeral services for Leslie Diane Malone, 53, of Bremen, Alabama will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Henry Roy Goodno
Henry Roy Goodno, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Goodno was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: Patricia “Sally” Curl
Memorial service for Patricia “Sally” Curl, age 75, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Curl...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Genevieve “Gen” Robbins Crawford
Funeral service for Genevieve "Gen" Robbins Crawford, age 86 of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Cullman Heritage...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt: A tradition of German Christmas magic unveiled in the...
Updated Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt, the South's largest and most authentic German-inspired Christmas market, has made its...
FEMA cautions holiday shoppers against online scams
ATLANTA - The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves. While millions of people will be online looking...
Kicking Cancer dancers donate over $2K to Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. - After their yearly dance workshop and social, dancers and organizers of “Kicking Cancer in Cullman” donated proceeds to the Cullman County...
Obituary: Freida Stidham
Funeral service for Freida Stidham, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
‘It’s been years in the making’: Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt officially opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt is officially open the for the holiday season and a crowd gathered at the newly-renovated Depot Park for Friday...
Dr. Joseph Jowers joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified family medicine physician Joseph Jowers, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jowers attended medical school at the University of...
Brandin’ Iron Veterans Day Dinner feeds 1.3K
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Brandin’ Iron’s eight annual Veterans Day Dinner took place Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. It was a free meal for...
Obituary: Charles Baker Davis
Charles Baker Davis passed away at home on Nov. 20, 2023 after a three-year battle with severe COPD. He was born July 8, 1949...
Berlin eyes park changes sought by local farmers
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening discussed a change to its plans for the current farmers market and proposed town...
Candidates qualify for local offices
CULLMAN, Ala. – A number of candidates have qualified to run in local elections in 2024. Candidates seeking nomination by a party primary had...
Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt: German winter wonderland in the heart of Alabama!
CULLMAN, Ala. - As winter cloaks Cullman, an old-world charm takes over the streets, bringing with it the magical aura of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Obituary: Clarice Koehler Shafer
Clarice Koehler Shafer passed from this life Nov. 17, 2023. She was born April 28, 1934. Graveside service will be held at Cullman City...
Obituary: Rachel Marie Mayhall
Rachel Marie Mayhall, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in Alamogordo, New Mexico at the home of her brother, August Mayhall....
