Tag: News
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
Pet of the week: Look at me! It’s Ricky!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wanna go fast...well, actually more of a medium pace? Then Ricky – aka Ricky Bobby – is the perfect fit for...
WildWater Cullman joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to promote water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The global event, organized by...
2 arrested following string of retail thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two women were arrested June 13, following a string of thefts at CVS stores across the state.
According to the Cullman Police...
Cullman County woman receives 2 life sentences for 2019 murders of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County woman on Thursday, June 20, received two life sentences for the brutal 2019 murders of her children.
Sara Tapia-Franco,...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Grady Malone appointed to Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
VINEMONT, Ala. - After losing the nomination for Place 3 earlier this month to Ross Campbell, resident Grady Malone was appointed to Vinemont Town...
More than 670 earn place on President’s and Dean’s Lists at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 671 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the...
Cullman’s David Moss joins SouthPoint Bank Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – SouthPoint Bank on Monday, June 17, announced that David Moss, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Moss is the regional...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2nd annual Miss Summer Belle pageant set for June 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Miss Summer Belle pageant is back for its second year, set for Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Lane Horton...
South Cullman Walmart car show raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network
CULLMAN, Ala. - The team at the south Cullman Walmart came together with the community on Saturday, June 15, to put on a car...
Alleged domestic violence incident turns deadly in Hanceville
Updated June 19, 2024, at 5:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following an alleged domestic incident late Tuesday night, June 18.
Joseph...
Event focuses on elder abuse education, prevention
CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama held its second annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event, sponsored by Traditions Bank, on Saturday, June 15. The grounds...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
NERF wars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past Saturday the Heritage Park soccer fields transformed into a chaotic battleground as the ultimate NERF wars commenced. Hundreds of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Health Science application advising session offered June 27
Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising...
Local UA Early College students named to spring 2024 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named...
Education notes
Vinemont’s Lily Whitesell graduates from Rhodes College
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lily Whitesell of Vinemont, Alabama, has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science...
Cullman County CASA volunteers needed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is in need of volunteers to assist with local youth involved with DHR or...
CCBOE recognizes Cold Springs High School track teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the Cold Springs Eagles...
Jones Chapel VFD to receive drinking water from Anheuser-Busch program
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received confirmation that Anheuser-Busch will be sending a large quantity of drinking water...
Obituary: Dorothy G. Clayborn
Funeral services for Dorothy G. Clayborn, 83, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 17th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Harold Jessie Hays Jr.
Funeral services for Harold Jessie Hays Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Army, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at...
Fairview council talks new park, invites community input
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council on Tuesday, June 11, discussed the creation of a new park.
The council heard from representatives of CDG...
What are tax abatements, and are Cullman residents losing money on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the recent news of a new business coming to Cullman, and that business receiving a tax abatement as an incentive...
Annual City vs. County Blood Drive set for June 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual City vs. County Blood Drive will be held on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
To donate for the...
Obituary: Sherrell “Moochie” Leon Barnett
Funeral services for Sherrell “Moochie” Leon Barnett, 66, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: William “Bill” A. Mann
Hanceville Funeral Home would like to announce the passing of William “Bill” Mann, 78, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Mann was born on September 8, 1945,...
Obituary: Margie Ann Gerstman
Margie Ann Gerstman of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 77.
Margie is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Thomas E. “Tommy” Warhurst
Thomas Edward “Tommy” Warhurst, 74 of Cullman, passed away Monday evening June 10, 2024.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was born...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant June 29
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The inaugural Hanceville PR Rodeo Queen Pageant is scheduled for June 29, coinciding with the H.P.R Pro Rodeo.
The pageant, which closed...
Seniors, BBQ and fireworks, OH MY! Vinemont council discusses upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. - So far, the month of June has been busy for the members of the Vinemont Town Council. Ross Campbell was sworn...
Burch returning to Wallace State as head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Wallace State softball player and assistant coach Sallie Beth Burch to lead the Lions softball...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
South Walmart to hold Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Car Show June...
CULLMAN, Ala- For the fourth year in a row, the South Cullman Walmart is hosting classic, vintage, muscle and just plain cool cars on...
Ross Campbell takes seat on Vinemont Town Council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Newly appointed Vinemont Town Councilman Ross Campbell was official sworn in at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Campbell took...
Sonya Copeland resigns from Vinemont Town Council, Place 5
Updated June 14 at 4:51 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the end of June 11’s Vinemont Town Council Meeting, Mayor Radginal Dodson addressed the public...
West Point Scholars Bowl finishes record season strong in 3rd place...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...
Obituary: Tonya Lee Thomas
Funeral services for Tonya Lee Thomas, 64, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for Mrs....
Obituary: Joan Gourley Martin
Joan Gourley Martin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Martin was born in...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...
Good Hope City Council approves ordinance for subdivision rules & regulations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance...
2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for...
Summer meals served at Cullman County Schools
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...
Obituary: Randy Self
A celebration of life service for Randy Self will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Vicki Lynn Smith
A Celebration of Life for Vicki Lynn Smith, age 63, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Desperation Church,...
Obituary: Andrea Michele Stephens
Andrea Michele Stephens, age 45, of Vinemont, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. There are no...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Allen S. Hall, Sr.
Funeral service for Allen Shearer Hall, Sr., age 91, of Bremen, will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Ryan’s Creek Baptist...
Obituary: Bobby Dewayne Calvert
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of Bobby Dewayne Calvert.
Mr. Calvert was born on May 10, 1967, in Cullman and passed away at...
Alabama selected for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama is one of 10 states selected for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program by the U.S. Department...
3Sixty Jeep Club to hold car show at Hanceville Nursing &...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1...
Jordan-Hare Stadium north end zone videoboard expansion approved by Auburn Board...
AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn University Board of Trustees has given final approval for the addition of a new state-of-the-art videoboard in the north end...
Education notes
Troy University announces Spring/Term 4 graduates
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring...
Tucker, Bagwell named Cullman County Schools Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year.
May Staff Member of the...
Library kicks off Summer Reading Program with over 200 guests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Plans for Alabama Basketball Training & Player Development Facility expansion and...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Athletics has formally proposed a Coleman Coliseum Basketball Training & Player Development Facility Expansion and Renovation, which is pending approval from...
Baileyton Town Council recognizes Parkside School achievement
BAILEYTON, Ala. – At its monthly meeting on Monday, June 3, the Baileyton Town Council welcomed Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod, who expressed his appreciation...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont Town Council appoints Ross Campbell to vacant seat
VINEMONT, Ala. —The Vinemont Town Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 3, heard nominations and appointed Ross Campbell to the open seat...
Storybook Trail installs new book for 2024 Birding Trail
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park’s Storybook Trail is home to a new book installation. The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County...
Ashley Mercantile opening new location in Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Mercantile Owners Ryne and Heather Ashley on Thursday, June 6, announced the late-summer opening of a second location, which will be...
Cullman City Council names new fire chief, deputy chief
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to name Darren Peeples chief of Cullman Fire Rescue.
Councilman Brad Smith thanked all applicants,...
Hands-free law grace period ends June 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grace period for Alabama’s hands-free driving law, which went into effect in June 2023, will end June 15, according to...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Render Aid Alabama hopes to ‘normalize compassion for humanity’ with Elder...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Render Aid Alabama is on a mission to “normalize compassion for humanity” in the Cullman County area. One of...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APT & NFHS Network agree to 5-year extension of AHSAA Football...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA is pleased to announce that Alabama Public Television (APT) and the NFHS Network/Play On Sports have agreed to extend...
All Steak hosting Dueling Pianos Night June 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s most popular date night spots is bringing the rivalry of the ivories to its halls. On June 20,...
Ave Maria Grotto, St. Bernard Abbey announce major restoration project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The monks and staff of St. Bernard Abbey and Ave Maria Grotto on Monday, June 3, announced a major restoration project...
United Way of Cullman County announces relocation
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Executive Director Stephanie Childers, at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 30, at Loft...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
JSU launching public health degree programs, addressing critical need in Alabama
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is set to launch two innovative degree programs within the College of Health Professions and Wellness...
Education Notes
Crane Hill’s Jordan Moore makes Mississippi College President's List
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the...
WSCC Machine Tool Technology students place 2nd in Phillips Machinist Student...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program recently won second place in the Phillips Machinist Student Competition sponsored...
WSCC: Registration open for summer career training courses
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for summer career training courses offered through Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development....
Dental Arts launches community food drive in partnership with Cullman’s Little...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dental Arts has teamed up with Cullman's Little Pantry to host a community food drive aimed at combating hunger in Cullman....
Get ready for summer reading!
Cullman County Public Library System kick-off event June 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System is gearing up for an exciting start...
Obituary: Lula Mae Spradlin
Funeral Service for Lula Mae Spradlin, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Morning of fishing and fellowship: Senior Citizen Fish O’ Rama set...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Senior Citizens Fish O' Rama is set to take place on Friday, June 6, at Veterans...
More than 100 WSCC student athletes named on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘One of the most ambitious projects in Alabama history’
Phase 1 of Smith Lake destination resort complete
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Lewis Smith Lake, with its vast expanse of over 21,000 acres of waters,...
Increase in high-speed chases: Local law enforcement officials weigh in
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions...
EMA launches new mass notification system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has rolled out its new mass notification system – Everbridge Mass Notification – and...
Obituary: Lee Ann Sutherland
Lee Ann Sutherland, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte...
Obituary: Dorothy Margaret (Eck) South
Dorothy Margaret (Eck) South, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Dorothy was born in Ohio on August 16,...
Obituary: Melissa Smith Collum
Melissa Smith Collum, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on the afternoon of May 28, 2024, at the age of 54. Mrs. Collum was born...
Obituary: Irene Alice Zehr
Funeral Service for Irene Alice Zehr, age 84 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Missionary...
Obituary: June Claire Pate
June Claire Pate, age 82 of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born, June 8, 1941,...
Obituary: Bryon Dale McNiel
Funeral Service for Bryon Dale McNiel, age 54 of Baileyton, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Barry Lynn Jacobs
Funeral service for Barry Lynn Jacobs, age 64, of Cullman, is Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Obituary: Irene Morris Netherton
Funeral service for Irene Morris Netherton, age 70, of Vinemont, is Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
