Monthly Archives: November 2023
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls in opening round at No. 2 Ramsay 50-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled to Birmingham Thursday night to battle No. 2 Ramsay at Legion Field and the Rams were...
Obituary: Kevin Rutledge Parks
Graveside service for Kevin Rutledge Parks, age 61, of Birmingham, will be Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ruby G. Everett
Ruby G. Everett, of Addison, passed away at Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at her residence.
She was born June 4, 1943 in Haleyville, Alabama to...
Brad Meeks faces new drug charges, revocation of probation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Following a late October arrest for illegal possession of prescription steroid drugs, Bradford Meeks, 33, of Bremen, faces the possible revocation...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
City of Cullman breaks ground on OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman broke ground Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, on the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center. The venue...
Cullman High School Theatre wins big locally, going to state competition
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman High School Theatre won Best in Show last weekend, earning 41 Superior medals for its performance of “Leaving Iowa” at...
‘We just wanted to honor our veterans past and present’
West Elementary fifth-grade class entertains veterans at Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A hundred or more lined into the Donald E. Green Active Adult...
76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade: When and Where to Watch
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Organizers of the 76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade announced this week that this year’s parade — set to take place...
Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all...
Obituary: Helen Rose Johnson
Funeral service for Helen Rose Johnson, age 72, of Vinemont, will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Obituary: Olen Carter
Memorial service for Olen Carter, age 80, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: John Paul Wilhite
John Paul Wilhite, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. John was born in Cullman, Alabama on Jan. 4,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 7 local teams preparing to kick off round 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 AHSAA State football playoffs are here, and we have seven local teams preparing to compete in round one.
Addison vs....
See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College...
Fairview Senior Center searching for Meals on Wheels driver
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to deliver meals to local homebound clients.
Fairview Senior Center Manager Angie Carter...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats open season with 85-50 win over Hayden, Lady Broncos earn OT...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball has returned to Bearcat Arena for another season and Cullman opened up its season with a matchup against Hayden Tuesday...
Multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 deceased; Vinemont man identified
UPDATE (9 pm): Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the decedent as Nicholas Allen Joiner, 20, of Vinemont.
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CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed...
Obituary: Julian Fields
Funeral services for Julian Fields will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Visitation for the public...
Obituary: Deborah Davis
Funeral services for Deborah Davis, 63, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James Cobb
Funeral services for James Cobb, 90, of Garden City, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Billy Ronald Holcomb
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Billy Ronald Holcomb, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Holcomb passed...
Obituary: Wyndell Douglas Williams
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wyndell Douglas Williams, 74, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Williams passed...
Obituary: Helen Rose Johnson
Funeral service for Helen Rose Johnson, age 72, of Vinemont, will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel,...
Obituary: Alice Fay Dunn
Alice Fay Dunn, 82, of Cullman, AL passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. She was born on Sep. 24, 1941, in Winston County, AL,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail indicted on charges of using office for personal gain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail has been indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on 15 counts of using his office for...
See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College...
‘We’re going to make it home’: Cold Springs High cuts ribbon on new gymnasium
BREMEN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Cold Springs High School. After nearly two years of working and waiting, Cold Springs High...
The Link recognizes volunteers, kicks off giving season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Guests were greeted by a visual display of statistics celebrating The Link of Cullman County’s achievements as its annual gala kicked...
‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman County’
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov....
Obituary: Cecil Amberson
A memorial service for Cecil Amberson, age 63, of Blountsville, will be held at a later date.
Mr. Amberson passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4,...
Obituary: William Sandlin
Graveside services for William Sandlin, 82, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the...
Obituary: Ramona Arlene Chaney
Memorial service for Ramona Arlene Chaney, 66, of Cullman, will be Friday, Nov. 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Southwest Baptist Church in Hartselle,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to national tournament
MOBILE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball won their 14th conference title in 15 seasons and their 24th overall in a hard-fought battle...
Pumpkin painting to ring in the fall at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Students from grades 3-5 at East Elementary School celebrated the arrival of fall recently be decorating their own pumpkins, as part...
St. Bernard Prep students unite in spiritual display with Living Balloon Rosary
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and faith, students at St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in a unique and inspiring...
ADCNR: Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production....
St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination...
Obituary: Doris Harris
Funeral Service for Doris Harris, age 85, of Hartselle, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
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...
Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid...
CHS seniors have Zoom meeting with Congressman Aderholt
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at Cullman High School met with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Aderholt’s office issued the following...
Gold Rush Jewelers opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local, family owned business known for its elegant jewelry and watches, Gold Rush Jewelers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently at...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...
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...
Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Randolph in regular season finale 41-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dropping their region finale to Russellville last Friday night, the Fairview Aggies bounced back in their regular season finale at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison caps regular season with 44-6 win over Shoals Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for their last regular season and region game. With both teams already securing a playoff spot,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to top Holly Pond 40-24
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to wrap up the regular season against the rival Holly Pond Broncos and...
St. Bernard Prep Shadow Day: Discover life as a Saint!
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is inviting interested students to experience a day in the life of a Saint through our Shadow Day program!...
WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in...
Chef Tillman
Local student-turned-chef hosting fundraiser for Flourish
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tillman Oldacre, or as his online following might know him, Chef Tillman, is a student at...
19th annual WSCC Student Investment Luncheon raises over $373K
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As Wallace State Community College (WSCC) transitions into planning for spring semester, the highly anticipated event of the fall season went...
Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews....
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop regular season finale to Oakman 69-26
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a road win over Cherokee last week,Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host its regular season...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence
TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help...
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...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Rose Code’ by Kate Quinn
“The Rose Code” is an intriguing novel set with two timelines. One is in 1940 during the early years of World War II. The other...
‘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...
COLUMN: A slice full of memories
Decisions, decisions. What was I going to eat for supper? That’s always an important question for me, but today is a special day. Today...
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,...
Newcomers lead Auburn to 102-66 exhibition win over AUM
AUBURN, Ala. – With a trio of first-year Tigers combining for 47 points, Auburn tuned up for its season opener by defeating Auburn-Montgomery 102-66 Wednesday...
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 $6M commitment
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...
Cullman City Council celebrates parks and recreation achievement
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) for its recent...
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...
STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Arab falls to No. 1 Montgomery Academy in 5A...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After finishing as state runner ups just a season ago, the Lady Knights of Arab were back on the court at...
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;...
Local talent: Raging Bones
WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to...
‘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...
Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely
If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on....
