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Arrests and Incidents reported July 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Rutherford Dockery
Joyce Ann Rutherford Dockery, 79, of Houston, Alabama, formerly of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2023.
Born March 12, 1944,...
Obituary: Betty Sue (Almond) Graves
Betty Sue (Almond) Graves left her earthly home for her Heavenly one on Friday, July 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Betty Sue was a...
Xtreme Speed RC Hobbies cuts ribbon on new location in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Marsh family welcomed friends and representatives from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Friday to help celebrate the opening of...
Obituary: James Douglas Smith
Funeral service for James Douglas Smith, 77, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Jacqueline I. Quattlebaum
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jacqueline I. Quattlebaum announces her passing on July 6, 2023, at the age of 93...
Obituary: Betty Rose Wells
Betty Rose Wells, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Betty is survived by her sons Jeffrey (Debra) Wells, Mark...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Brasher
Funeral services for Barbara Joan Brasher age 77, of Cullman, Alabama, will be on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Moss Service...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $19K to CCBOE to support...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recently received a $19,400 donation from the Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund to support...
WSCC’s Hoover to be inducted into Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Deborah “Pepper” Hoover will be inducted into the Alabama Nursing Hall of...
Obituary: Geroland Smith
Funeral Service for Geroland Smith, age 78, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jerome Anthony Flanigan
A Celebration of Life service for Jerome Anthony Flanigan, 41, of Colony, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Dennis Allen Hood
Dennis Allen Hood, 65, of Double Springs, passed away July 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 11, 1958 in Chicago Illinois. Everyone...
Obituary: Tony Randle Lee
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Tony Randle Lee, 58, of Baileyton.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Lee...
Obituary: Charles Edward Coggins
Charles Edward Coggins, 82, of Birmingham, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Fair Haven Skilled Nursing Facility following an extended illness.
Funeral services will...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Haley Mabrey, MD joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced recently that board-certified family practice physician Haley Mabrey, MD will join Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Mabrey completed her undergraduate...
Cullman Regional expansion nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The latest expansion project at Cullman Regional is nearing completion. The hospital broke ground on the project in January 2022, and...
Obituary: Deana Kaye Tubbs
Deana Kaye Tubbs, age 63, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Deana was born in Cullman, Alabama on February...
Obituary: Ellis Robert Bates
Funeral Service for Ellis Robert Bates, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Carter B. Thompson
Funeral Service for Carter B. Thompson, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Gregory Jerome Wooden
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Gregory Jerome Wooden, 62, of Warrior.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Wooden passed...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Lightning strike kills cattle in Berlin, highlights need for safety in...
BERLIN, Ala. – Lightning killed 31 cattle on the farm of Daymin Gardner in Berlin during Saturday afternoon’s thunderstorms. The cattle were taking shelter...
North Alabama Agriplex makes progress with Community Hub capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex recently raised $2,400 with its Grub for the Hub local burger night at Goat Island Brewing, benefiting...
Obituary: Charles Dale Harris
Funeral Services for Charles Dale Harris, 78, of Bremen, will be Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cold Springs Baptist Church. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Pigg Fowler
Mary Elizabeth Pigg Fowler, 63, of Vinemont, formerly of the Sardis Community, passed away July 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She...
Obituary: Danny Ray Gunter
Funeral services for Danny Ray Gunter, of Bremen, AL., will be 12 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Cecil Ottis Patterson, Sr.
Cecil Ottis Patterson, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered the presence of the Lord on the morning of June 30, 2023, at the age...
Obituary: Donald James Johnson
Donald James Johnson, age 74, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Donald is survived by his special friend Cathy Hopkins...
Cullman’s award-winning Haynes Farm to be featured on national TV
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hayneses of Cullman County who run Haynes Farm will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on Simply Southern...
UAB Athletics officially joins the American Athletic Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Department of Athletics has officially joined the American Athletic Conference as of today, July 1, 2023.
The Blazers make the transition to The...
Pentastar South Car Club donates nearly $4K to Secret Meals for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Pentastar South Car Club has a passion not only for Mopar builds, but also for giving back to the community. For...
Car Chase Ends in Crash; Driver at Large, Passenger Apprehended
VINEMONT, Ala. — A car chase stemming from a robbery in a neighboring county came to a crashing halt just off I-65 and Hwy....
Obituary: Dean Drake Green
Dean Drake Green, 87, passed away on June 28, 2023. Dean was born in Decatur, AL to Bill and Vera Cole Drake. When she...
Vinemont 4th of July Celebration July 2
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont and Vinemont Baptist Church will host the second annual 4th of July Celebration Sunday, July...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman’s Jordan Lee earns 3rd career MLF Bass Pro Tour win...
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 29, 2023) – Championship Thursday on Lake St. Clair started off with a bang, with Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama , taking advantage of...
Vinemont man killed in 2-vehicle crash
DECATUR POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, has claimed the life of a Vinemont man. Johnny D. McDonald, 83,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Annette Overton Jones
Funeral service for Annette Overton Jones, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Refuge Church of...
Obituary: Austin William Brown
Austin William Brown, age 25, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
He is survived by his mother, Crystal Barr Brown; father,...
Cullman Regional welcomes OB-GYN Taylor Massengill, MD to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - OBGYN Taylor Massengill, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Massengill treats and provides care for uncomplicated pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, routine...
Obituary: Jeffrey Mark Holmes
Graveside Service for Jeffrey Mark Holmes, age 62, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Gum Pond Cemetery...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sportsman Lake Park to host Family Fun Day/1st Saturday event
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, July 1, Sportsman Lake Park will host its Family Fun Day/1st Saturday event. The park will be open from...
Cullman’s Peoples Bank ranks in Forbes 2023 America’s Best Banks in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) is proud to announce its inclusion in the sixth annual ranking of the Forbes 2023 America’s...
Amerson sentenced to 131 years in death of Bradley Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brett Steven Amerson of Morris, Alabama, who was convicted of reckless murder in Cullman County back in April, on Tuesday, June...
Obituary: Rickey Lynn Bailey
Rickey Lynn Bailey, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Rickey was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 16,...
Obituary: Edna Lindsey White
Funeral services for Edna Lindsey White of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will...
Obituary: William Boyd Duke
The Funeral Service for William Boyd Duke, 86, of Logan, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Prospect Church of Christ....
Arrests and Incidents reported June 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman council gives updates on roads, new hotel
CULLMAN, Ala. – At Monday’s meeting of the Cullman City Council, Mayor Woody Jacobs gave an update on road construction around city hall and...
‘My heart said to do something for these senior citizens, so...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Candie Cummings is on a mission to shine a light on one of the darkest forms of abuse in our community:...
‘Competition was stiff’
Marys vs. Mimosas brunch showdown raises funds for Les Dames
CRANE HILL, Ala. – Brunch enthusiasts lined up in the late-morning sun to try bespoke...
Obituary: Catherine D. Nelson
Catherine D. Nelson, 92 years old, of Cullman, Alabama, (most recently residing at Morningside of Vestavia Hills memory care), went to be with the...
Cullman man arrested in Fultondale child predator case
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Jayson Ray Sparks, Sr., 55, of Cullman was one of 11 men arrested over the weekend in a sting operation led by the Fultondale...
Obituary: Marie Henderson Derrick
Funeral Service for Marie Henderson Derrick, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Brenda Renee Childers
Brenda Renee Childers, 61, of Haleyville, passed away June 25, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
She was born Aug. 27, 1961 in Haleyville, Alabama....
Obituary: Rudy Bryan Cheatwood
The Funeral Service for Rudy Bryan Cheatwood, 49, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. The family...
Cullman County’s Haynes selected for prestigious A.L.F.A Leaders program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The sixth class of the Agricultural Leaders for Alabama (A.L.F.A. Leaders) program was recently announced after a rigorous application and interview...
Severe weather for portions of state this afternoon into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Two waves of thunderstorms are expected from this afternoon into Monday morning, both of which will likely produce some severe weather.
The first wave...
Cullman welcomes Hello Sunshine Boutique
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anne Freeman and Amanda Martin have joined forces to offer unique, affordable customized boutique pieces to Cullman at Hello Sunshine Boutique....
Commission approves $814K tax abatement for NAFCO
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Thursday approved a tax abatement for the expansion of North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) in the...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn finalizes renovation plans for Plainsman Park
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn Athletics has finalized plans for the previously approved $30 million Plainsman Park renovation project that will begin this summer.
Scheduled to start...
Jay’s Legacy Bike Ride now inviting car participation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the ninth annual Jay’s Legacy Bike & Car Ride starting at J&S Karaoke on Saturday, July...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Republican Women host Pfizer ‘whistleblower’ Debbie Bernal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women, along with Eagle Forum of Cullman, last week hosted professed “Pfizer whistleblower” Debbie Bernal.
President of the...
Senior Outreach Players coming to WSCC in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For lovers of classic television variety ensembles and family-friendly comedy, Senior Outreach Players has compiled a showcase of humor and characters...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Oneonta man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A 19-year-old Oneonta man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:45 a.m. Sunday, June 18. Alabama State Troopers identified...
Trump to give keynote at ALGOP Summer Dinner
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) on Wednesday announced that Former President Donald Trump will be the keynote speaker at its 2023...
Coroner confirms death of 5-year-old boy at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed the body of a 5-year-old male was recovered from Smith Lake after the...
Taziki’s partners with, donates $1K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Keith Richards, owner of the new Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Cullman, announced a partnership with Cullman Caring for Kids at the...
Chick-fil-A closes temporarily for reconstruction
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Chick-fil-A closed its doors Thursday, June 15. The building will be demolished and a new, more efficient building constructed in...
Pet of the week: My Bonnie lies over the sea
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bonnie, a 1-year-old female pit terrier mix with striking chocolate eyes, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Bonnie is...
Vinemont man killed in motorcycle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. Friday, June 16. Alabama State Troopers...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Fairview HS Principal Chris Gambrill announces retirement
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Chris Gambrill on Thursday, June 15, announced his retirement as a full-time educator.
"Dr. Gambrill has made...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...
WSCC: Classes in new Systems Engineering Technology option start this fall
Focus on model-based systems engineering
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces a new Computer Science program option offering certificates and a two-year associate...
Vinemont announces 4th of July fireworks show
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night. announced that the town’s 4th of July fireworks show will be held...
Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
State will observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the state’s population ages, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
List of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
‘Treat others the way you would like to be treated’: Hanceville’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One of Hanceville High School’s 2020 graduates is returning home this fall to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher....
City vs. county blood drive this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City vs. Cullman County Blood Drive is this Friday, June 16,from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
There’s an urgent need for...
Cullman man drowns at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man drowned in Smith Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
Plea deal, 20 year sentence conclude 2015 rape and sodomy case
CULLMAN, Ala. – On the morning that opening arguments were to begin in the trial of Jackson Matthew Hall, 32, of Lacey’s Spring, the defendant...
City reveals planned Depot Park transformation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE names Ayers HPHS principal, approves joining social media litigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on June 12 officially hired Nathan Ayers as the new principal of Holly Pond High...
Joey Orr departs Cullman City School Board for Chamber of Commerce...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With Cullman City School Board member Joey Orr taking over the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce as the group’s new president,...
United We Brunch coming June 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Les Dames of Cullman, a nonprofit focused on creating meaningful mentorship opportunities and bridging the feminine hygiene gap for women and...
