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Obituary: William Melvin ‘Bill’ Butler
Mr. William Melvin ‘Bill’ Butler, age 80, of Fairview, passed away on Nov. 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Butler was born...
Obituary: Harry Bridges
A graveside service for Harry Bridges, 73, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Bridges was...
Obituary: Jo Ann McMillan
Funeral service for Jo Ann McMillan, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Danny Elwin McAfee
Danny Elwin McAfee was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. He passed away suddenly on Oct. 30, 2023 in Bron, France while vacationing with...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Hampton Watts
Mary Joyce Hampton Watts, age 65, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 6, 1957,...
Obituary: Nedra Joyce Blackwood Smith
Graveside service for Nedra Joyce Blackwood Smith, 81, of Cullman, will be Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Memorial Gardens, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘We’re setting a standard’
Mayor Woody Jacobs talks local improvement projects, Christmas season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Downtown construction projects have been topics of discussion at recent Cullman City Council...
Wallace State eligible for 2025 Aspen Prize
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Oct. 31, 2023, named Wallace State Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete...
Locals embark on Farm-City Bus Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local participants had the chance to get up close and personal with
some of Cullman’s agritourism farms on Wednesday, Nov. 1, as...
Obituary: Billy Joe “Bill” Ray
Funeral service for Billy Joe "Bill" Ray, age 83, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: James David Johnson
James David Johnson, age 63, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 27, 1960, to...
Obituary: Betty Jean Leipert
Betty Jean Leipert, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Kathryn Louise Samples
Kathryn Louise Samples, age 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Kathryn was born in Cullman, Alabama on Jan. 2,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to...
Cullman City Council presents $600K to city school system, part of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a $600,000 check to Cullman City Schools, part of a long-term plan to help...
Pet of the week: Share some turkey with Kirby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kirby, an approximately 3-year-old male pit terrier mix with a funky patterned coat is available for adoption at the Cullman County...
Childhaven holding benefit yard sale Nov. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Childhaven receives donations throughout the year, but at only half capacity currently, some of those remain in storage. Since fall 2022,...
Cullman man indicted for murder in years-long missing person case
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a significant development in a case that has been under investigation for over three years, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office...
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...
Obituary: Theodore Martin Schaefers
Funeral Mass for Theodore Martin Schaefers, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Sacred Heart Church...
Obituary: Charles Morrison
Memorial service for Charles Morrison, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at First United Methodist Church...
Obituary: Jesse Paul Campbell
Jesse Paul Campbell, age 75, of Hartselle, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1948,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
‘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...
