This Week's Circulars

Obituaries

TUCKER, Kenneth Aug 28, 1957 - Jul 16, 2019

Kenneth Melton Tucker of Cullman, Ala. passed away on July 16, 2019. He was born August 28, 1957 to Albert E. and Georgia Belle Lewis Tucker and preceded in death by his father. Mr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Georgia Tucker; sister, Rose Frances Thomason; and brother, Ti…

WOOD, Franklin Jan 24, 1934 - Jul 12, 2019

Franklin Delano Wood, 85, of Cullman, Ala. passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Franklin was born on January 24, 1934 to Millard and Arminda Wood in Cullman. He proudly served for 32 years in active duty Army and National Guard, retired from AT&T, and spent the …

Sizemore, Sharon

Sharon Sizemore, 67, of Vinemont passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. The family will hold a graveside memorial at a later date. Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to have served the Sizemore family.

Lovell Stewart, Lucy

Lucy Lovell Stewart, 78, of Warrior, passed away on July 13, 2019. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019. Burial followed in Holly Pond Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home served the Stewart family.

DEQUASIE, Aura May 3, 1934 - Jul 10, 2019

Funeral services for Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Cullman Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Dequasie passe…

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Model rocket launch

Model rocket launch

  • Tyler Hanes

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center launches 5,000 model rockets in an effort to break a Guinness World Record on the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Apollo 11 mission that sent the first men to the moon.

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Homer Hickam

Homer Hickam

  • Tyler Hanes

Former NASA engineer and original “Rocket Boy” Homer Hickam speaks to a crowd of Space Camp participants and spectators at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Guinness World Record-breaking model rocket launch.

Attack Squirrel

Attack Squirrel

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office was told a Limestone County man was keeping this "attack squirrel" in a cage and fed it methamphetamine to keep it aggressive. (Video courtesy of the Limestone County Sheriff's Office)

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Good Hope softball

Good Hope softball

  • By Jake Winfrey

The Good Hope Raiders softball team leaves for Montgomery to play in the 4A state tournament.

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Cullman Baseball

Cullman Baseball

  • By Jake Winfrey

Fans gather at Cullman High School to cheer on the Cullman Bearcats baseball team as they depart for Montgomery to play in the Class 6A state championship series.

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Brent Patterson

Brent Patterson

  • By Jake Winfrey

Cullman baseball coach Brent Patterson shares some departing words as the team heads to Montgomery to play in the Class 6A state championship series..

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Parkside Career Day

Parkside Career Day

  • Tyler Hanes

Parkside School students watch a Cullman Police Department helicopter land for the school's career day Friday afternoon.

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Hanceville City Council

Hanceville City Council

  • By Amanda Shavers

The Hanceville City Council votes to go into executive session to discuss the Cullman County Schools sports complex.

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Lavell Thrasher

Lavell Thrasher

  • By Amanda Shavers

Lavell Thrasher asks the Cullman City Board of Education to reconsider the dismissal of Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill during Tuesday evening's meeting.

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(Video) Nathan Anderson discusses new recreation center

(Video) Nathan Anderson discusses new recreation center

  • By Amanda Shavers

Cullman City Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Director Nathan Anderson unveils plans for a new Cullman recreational center planned for the old Marvin's location during Monday night's city council meeting. The complex will include six courts and provide seating and space for large regio…