Tag: News
‘Not everyone lives to tell their story’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “For my aunt we walk,” “Love does not hurt,” “Not everyone lives to tell their story.” Those were the words emblazoned...
Obituary: Marlin “Baby” Keith Lemons
Funeral service for Marlin “Baby” Keith Lemons, age 67, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gladys May Sharpton
Funeral service for Gladys May Sharpton, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
6 inducted in inaugural class of Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heads were bowed and colors were posted at Cullman Savings Bank as a chosen few were inducted into the inaugural class...
Obituary: Sandra Gail Tyson WatwoodObituary:
The family of Sandra Gail Tyson Watwood, although heartbroken, is also happy to announce that our beloved mother is now in Heaven with not...
Obituary: Sandra Elizabeth Bagwell
Funeral service for Sandra Elizabeth Bagwell, age 59, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at 2 pm at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...
Obituary: Martha Ringo
Martha Ringo, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born, Dec. 21, 1950, to WL...
Obituary: Katherine Ann Campbell (Kathy)
Katherine Ann Campbell (Kathy), age 70, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023...
Obituary: Rachel Howard Trinchitella
Rachel Howard Trinchitella, age 76, peacefully passed away the morning of Thursday, Oct. 26 at home with her children by her side.
Conrad and Bonnie...
Hanceville City Council discusses renovation of Hanceville dispatch office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents...
Obituary: Jimmie Lee Boyd
Jimmie Lee Boyd, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 60 years,...
Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue...
Chick-fil-A to re-open Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s almost time: find your best stretchy pants and cow print shirt because the highly anticipated grand re-opening of one of...
CCBOE approves contract for new systemwide security system
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called board meeting on Oct. 25 during which it voted to enter...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an estimated 7,000 (and that number is increasing) veterans in Cullman County, it can be hard to find a way...
Obituary: Lacy Jean Laney
Funeral service for Lacy Jean Laney, age 35, of Cullman, will be Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Blair Congregational Methodist Church,...
Obituary: Argie Lee Mosley
Funeral service for Argie Lee Mosley, age 88, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Lieutenant Commander, Dennis Clark Harris Sr.
Lieutenant Commander, Dennis Clark Harris Sr., age 92, of Decatur, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis Elmore...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the week: Davey
CULLMAN, Ala. – Davey, an approximately 10-12-month-old male Redbone Hound mix with a toasty tan coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
Obituary: Cheri Lynn Apel
Cheri Lynn Apel, age 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Cheri was born in Troy on May 16,1948 to the late Laura Evelyn...
Obituary: Judy Ann Amore
Funeral services for Judy Ann Amore, 76, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Adilee Hardin Bartlett
Funeral service for Adilee Hardin Bartlett, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church...
Obituary: Karen Barnes-Hancock
Graveside services for Karen Barnes-Hancock, 66, of Crane Hill, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama.
Mrs....
Obituary: Christopher A. Jetton
Christopher A. Jetton, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
He is survived by his Mom: Joanna...
Obituary: Sharon Annette Crutchfield
Sharon Annette Crutchfield, 64, of Cullman, was called home, following a hard fought battle with cancer, Tuesday evening October 24, 2023. To know Annette...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County woman found deceased, investigation underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Coroner’s Office made a grim discovery on Wednesday, Oct. 25, when they responded to a welfare check at...
Caring for Cullman Concert: ‘This is a huge event for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds walked through the doorways of Northbrook Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, for Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s (GSHC’s) signature...
Tree Commission talks prospective members, arboretum, 2023 Festival of the Trees,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, when Chairman Barry Slatton opened with a...
CATA students build, donate storage building to Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) carpentry and industrial maintenance students teamed up to flex their skills and present the North Alabama...
Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder...
Obituary: Tommie Andrew Huddleson
Memorial service for Tommie Andrew Huddleson, age 67, of Hanceville, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church,...
Obituary: Wendy Thornton
Funeral service for Wendy Thornton, age 50, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual...
Victim Services invites community to ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is hosting its inaugural Walk a Mile in Their...
WSCC Criminal Justice hosting ‘Crime Scene House’ to benefit Lions’ Kitchen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While haunted houses and frightening corn maze experiences are fairly common this time of year, few things spark more fear than...
Obituary: Ann Cherouise Carroll
Funeral service for Ann Cherouise Carroll, age 82, of Decatur, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Kelly Lynette Payne
Kelly Lynette Payne, age 47, of Addison, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
She was born Oct. 9, 1976 to Bobby and Shirley Payne. Kelly...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Greer, Sr.
Funeral service for Johnny Ray Greer, Sr. age 51, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods
Memorial service for Jerrold W. “Stormy” Woods, age 80, of Cullman, will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve...
Obituary: Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew
Funeral service for Geraldine Nunnelley Buckelew, age 89, of Cullman, will be Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Poison candy: The urban legend of Halloween
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Every Halloween, parents are warned to keep their children safe from intentional candy poisonings. While there are always risks, the...
Cullman Primary Care undergoing consolidation
CULLMAN, Ala. — With its roots deeply planted in providing core primary care services, Cullman Primary Care, PC (CPC) has seen rapid expansion over...
Victim Services raises over $30K at Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights of Loft 212 twinkled and reflected off countless beaded gowns and feathered masks Thursday evening, Oct. 19, as Victim...
Obituary: Eula Johnson
Funeral service for Eula Johnson, 87, will be Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. at West Hartselle Baptist Church with Bro. Harold Thompson...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Obituary: Annette Eudell Sears
Funeral service for Annette Eudell Sears, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Pearl Clark-Lott
Funeral services for Betty Pearl Clark-Lott, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Charlotte Onell Butler
Mrs. Charlotte Onell Butler, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1927 in...
Obituary: Cindy James Ory
Memorial service for Cindy James Ory, 57, of Arley, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 , 2023,at Liberty Baptist Church in...
Obituary: Sandra Kay Satterfield
Sandra Kay Satterfield, age 73, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Sandra was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...
Jacobs declares Pilot International Founders Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, officially proclaimed the week of Oct. 16-22, 2023, Pilot International Founders Week...
Good time for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. has been a staple in the north Alabama special needs circuit since opening its doors. On Oct. 19,...
Cullman GOP gearing up for 2024 election season
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the 2024 election season nears, Cullman County Republican Party Chair Alex J. Chaney shed light on the GOP qualification process.
“Candidate...
8 arrested in Cullman child exploitation sting operation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department's Investigation Division and Tactical Unit, in a coordinated effort with the Covenant Rescue Group, conducted a child...
Obituary: Deborah Crawford
A graveside service for Deborah Crawford, 71, of Crane Hill was held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023, at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Reverend Junior...
Obituary: Samuel David Mooney Jr.
Graveside service for Samuel David Mooney Jr., age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Flint Creek...
Obituary: Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves
Dorothy Earnestine Morgan Reeves, age 88, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Dennis Jerrell Reeves;...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Library board opts not to remove challenged books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The small back room of the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System was packed Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023,...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation overwhelmed by support
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) said it is overwhelmed by the support shown by the community. The nonprofit hosted...
Pet of the week: Grady
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grady, an approximately 2-year-old male terrier and hound mix with a dark-toned tricolor coat is available for adoption at the Cullman...
Berlin Town Council celebrates clerk’s achievement, talks roads and events
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening took time from its meeting to recognize Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery for her recent...
Local man arrested following foot chase from Walmart-South
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 19, following a foot chase that began at Wal-Mart on Olive Street Southwest and...
Obituary: Alexander Lee Curington
Memorial service for Alexander Lee Curington, age 20, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Brickyard Baptist Church, with...
Obituary: Ricky Stroud
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ricky Stroud, 65, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Stroud passed away...
Obituary: Audrey Davis Carlisle
Funeral services for Audrey Davis Carlisle, 83, of Hanceville, will be 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Brother...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023
Updated July 12, 2024, at 8:39 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until...
Jacobs proclaims Oct. 28 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Day; MS walk...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As North Central Neurology Associates gears up for its Multiple Sclerosis (MS) awareness walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023,...
‘We accept everyone who comes through that door’
Northside Baptist Church hosts monthly community meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The small parking lot of Northside Baptist Church was packed on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023,...
Best in show
Local teen shines at 17th Annual Mr. Painterman ‘Rhythms of Color’ Art Fest & Student Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into The Harbert...
County Commission recognizes local women; new library board member appointed despite...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local women were recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17. Nancy Moore was...
Joran van der Sloot sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, admits...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday, Oct. 18, and was sentenced for his role in a scheme to obtain...
Obituary: Hope Dooley Fallin
Hope Dooley Fallin, 82, of Warrior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 with her son by her side.
Hope was born Dec. 3,...
Obituary: David Dwayne Hollaway
Funeral service for David Dwayne Hollaway, age 59, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Faleisha Rochelle Thompson
Faleisha Rochelle Thompson, age 42, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Nov. 14, 1980 in Indiana. Faleisha...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Staying safe while staying warm
CULLMAN, Ala. - October is a month of fun: hayrides and pumpkin patches, costumes and candy. If Alabama is your home, it also brings...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed October 2023 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. On hand...
Nightmares on the streets of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Halloween- a day of the year when candy is handed out freely, knocking on a stranger's door is encouraged and nobody...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Nobinger
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Nobinger, age 79, of Athens, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Pitts
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Pitts, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Fairview West Baptist Church in Hanceville....
Obituary: Judy Austin
Graveside services for Judy Austin, 73, of Blountsville, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL.
Mrs....
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Dodge City Tattoo Company sees hundreds at Halloween and Horror Art...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – While many local tattoo shops boast Friday the 13th specials for flash art and piercings, Dodge City Tattoo Company has...
‘Murder on the Silver Screen’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre dressed to the nines in three-piece suits and perfectly bedazzled gowns on...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is...
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect...
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around...
Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin
Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023....
Obituary: Bobby J. Ryan
Funeral services for Bobby J. Ryan, 85, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joel...
Obituary: Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price
Mrs. Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price, 78, of Arley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence.
Freeman-Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted...
Obituary: John Frutiger
Graveside Service for John Frutiger, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
