Obituary: Ivadean Curtis Massey
Ivadean Curtis Massey, 91, of Poplar Springs, passed away March 16, 2022 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Ivadean was born on April 5, 1930 in Rose Hill, Alabama to William Dayton Curtis and Maudie Louise Gober. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and faithful follower...
Obituary: Hermon H. Blagg
Mr. Hermon H. Blagg of Cullman passed away July 4, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born Sept. 16, 1941 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to William C. and Virginia Fite Blagg.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sadie Mae Green Blagg; mother...
Obituary: Wendy Lee Brewster
Wendy Lee Brewster, age 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, April 5, 1949, to Herman Brewster and Marion Haddaway.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Keith Tucker.
Survivors...
Obituary: Angelia Marie Dingler
Angelia Marie Dingler, 61, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1958.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Clifford Dingler; son Cameron (Donna) Dingler; granddaughter Caitlin Dingler; mother Joyce Coggins; sisters Karen Collette and Ruth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville tips off Thanksgiving Tournament with 67-34 win over Ardmore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday and after Vinemont and Cold Springs lost their games to Mortimer Jordan and Dora, the Hanceville Bulldogs closed out the night with a 67-34 win over Ardmore.
Hanceville 67 - Ardmore 34 (Varsity Boys)
Eli...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Crossville on the road 55-6
CROSSVILLE, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies travelled to Crossville on this cool October night and wasted no time putting the game away early. With a 41-0 start in the first quarter, Fairview had the starters out before the second quarter even began and went...
Obituary: Mitchell Gregory Pope
Funeral Service for Mitchell Gregory Pope, 63, of Crane Hill, will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Moss Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama, with Pastor Jerry Lawson of Daystar Church officiating; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Visitation...
Founder Dawn Owens leaves The Link of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dawn Owens, founder of The Link of Cullman County, is no longer with the nonprofit. The announcement was made in an email to donors Friday.
The announcement is below in full (unedited):
A New Chapter Begins
To Our Organization Supporters and Fellow Community Members:
Today,...
Obituary: Mildred Mae Wynn
Mildred Mae Wynn, born July 3, 1923 to Oscar Angle and Alma Harris Angle, passed from this life on Dec. 27, 2023 at age 100. Interment was held at Ebenezer Cemetery.
She was a beautiful lady who is now gone to be with God.
Cullman Funeral Home...
CCSO arrest roundup
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest roundup:
April 3
Deputies arrested William Bennett Clark, 67, of Hanceville, on multiple outstanding warrants stemming from multiple incidents that occurred over the past several years.
Clark is charged with second-degree stalking (warrant), public lewdness (warrant), trespassing (warrant) and trespassing (FTA).
April 4
Deputies attempted...
‘The system is failing our citizens’ Sheriff points to mental illness as cause of fatal home invasion
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the media on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 about the murder of local attorney Steve Griffith. / Andrew Cryer
This is a subject that we’ve talked about many times. It’s a subject that makes me angry to talk about, and...
Gov. Ivey: Alabama to join FirstNet First Responder Network
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community that will bring advanced tools to help Alabama’s first responders save lives and protect communities.
“Keeping...
Obituary: Mable Raley
Funeral Service for Mable Raley, 91, of Vinemont, will be at noon on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tommy Blackwood officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Raley passed away on Sunday, March...
Obituary: Loretta Ann Stone
Funeral services for Loretta Ann Stone will be announced at a later time. Loretta Ann Stone, 67, won her victory into Heaven after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Nov. 16, 2019.
Born May 14, 1952 in Lakewood, OH to the late Rev. Elmos O. and...
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on Sept. 19, for recipients of Medicare or area seniors 65 and older with an interest in Medicare coverage.
Area seniors and...
Holly Pond welcomes Hessaire at ribbon cutting for new facility
Founder Jack Hess and President Jerry Fan cut the ribbon to open Hessaire's new facility in Holly Pond.
HOLLY POND - On Thursday morning, representatives of Holly Pond, Cullman County Economic Development, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, and state officials welcomed Hessaire Cooling Solutions...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy the day with Val!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Val!
According to Ruttkay, Val is a 1-year-old South Carolina Dog mix. She is a low-to-medium energy gal who stays busy practicing walking on a leash...
Decorated Fairview veteran hiking Appalachian Trail for children of fallen soldiers
Col. Donald Fallin pauses at the 500-mile marker along the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. (courtesy photo)
FAIRVIEW - When decorated combat and special operations veteran Col. Donald Fallin retired from the United States Army in 2016, he wasn’t giving up his life of adventure. He was...
Vinemont Town Council welcomes probate judge candidate Carol Berry
Probate judge candidate Carol Berry (third in line) with her campaign supporters Tuesday night in Vinemont / Heather Mann
VINEMONT - Tuesday’s meeting of the Vinemont Town Council welcomed a special visitor: Carol Berry, founder of Restoring Women Outreach and candidate for Cullman County probate...
Ivey establishes Alabama STEM Council, including WSCC’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has signed Executive Order No. 721, establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The Council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities...
Covington Casket Company distribution center coming to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The family-owned company out of Andalusia, founded in 1924, services almost 300 funeral homes across the southeastern United States.
The Hanceville Industrial...
Obituary: Leonard Edward Coughran
A Celebration of Life service for Leonard Edward Coughran, 70, of Blountsville will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Liberty Church, 120 Kenyon Road, Arab, AL 35016. Pastor Keith Hodges will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Stony Lonesome OHV cancels Saturday’s scheduled night ride
BREMEN, Ala.
-- The Night Ride scheduled at Stony Lonesome OHV Park for Saturday March 28
has been canceled. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport
said Wednesday afternoon, “We called it off. We are going to cancel it.”
The delay in the cancelation had caused...
Hanceville business leaders, local mayors discuss growth with Gudger
Cullman City Council President and 2018 Alabama Senate candidate Garlan Gudger, left, took part in a meeting on Monday with Hanceville business leaders, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar and Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver to discuss growth in smaller communities. /...
Crisis Services of North Alabama offers hotline for texters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - For people across north Alabama, including Cullman County, who are victims of rape, domestic violence or bullying, who are contemplating suicide, or who are just overwhelmed by life in this anxious time, resources are available from Huntsville-based Crisis Services of North...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway at Fairview High School’s Mark Moore Field and three teams secured spots in the semifinals Monday night. Cold Springs edged Vinemont in extra innings 11-9, Good Hope handled Hanceville 12-2 and Fairview advanced...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program awards graduates
The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2017 includes, from left to right, front row: Courtney Jones, Joy Calloway, Neeki McNeely and Erica Barnhouse. Second row: Taylor Shewbart and Courtney Summers. Third row: Jessica Batson, Erica Roberson and Payton Chittam. Fourth...
Editorial: Fear has its place, but cannot rule us
Fear is a curious thing. It is both a gift and a burden, a spark that keeps us alive and a shadow that can keep us from truly living.
At its best, fear warns us. It sharpens the senses, tells us to take cover in...
Pastor Scott Sessions announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board
Updated 5-15-20 at 4:25 p.m.
Sessions today announced he will be seeking Place 3.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Scott Sessions, pastor of Cullman First Church of the Nazarene, on Friday announced his candidacy for the Cullman City School Board. All seats on the board are up for...
Cullman EC launches Sprout Fiber Internet
Updated 6-18-20 at 3:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative on Thursday announced big news for its customers: the launch of Sprout Fiber Internet. The need for internet access in rural areas of Cullman County has been a pressing issue, one that has...
Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire
See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries
JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front of New Jerusalem Church, which is located at 16818 Alabama Highway 69 N in Joppa.
Firefighters from Baileyton, Fairview and Joppa...
Checking in with Cullman’s NYC model, Dae Spradlin
CULLMAN - Dae Spradlin, local Cullman resident and high school student, recently walked in several fashion shows at New York Fashion Week in New York City.
“It was a great experience and it all went really well. The shows were hectic but also really exciting....
For the community: Chambers holds 2nd annual fall festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chambers Farm and Garden Supply held its second annual fall festival Saturday, continuing its effort to bring the community and its customers together.
Judy Snead of Snead’s Farmhouse was an organizer of the event, which had a strong turnout for its first...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 16
criminal mischief; Brooklyn Rd.
burglary; 10th St. Hanceville
theft of property; CR 1402
unauthorized use of...
Obituary: Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn
Graveside services for Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn, 96, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope, Alabama.
Mrs. Lynn was born to Earl and Bertha (Browning) Lindsey in Walker County.
Elvia Lynn is survived by her daughter...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Col. Cullmann’s 200th birthday party
CULTIVATE CULLMAN: The Countywide Arts and Gardening Celebration is joining with the “sister city” group, “Friends of Frankweiler,” to salute Cullman County’s founder, Colonel John G. Cullmann, on the anniversary of his 200th birthday this Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Colonel Cullmann was born 200 years...
Bringing out the Best: Generous donation helps Rumors Deli share meals across community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Ginger Holt, a surgeon in Nashville, often visits her hometown of Cullman and makes regular stops to treat herself at Rumors Deli. On a recent visit, though, she was the one doing the treating, presenting owner Annette Harris with a...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens 2020 season Friday
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s
2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a
season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming off a
successful 2019 season, finishing second in the area and going to the state
playoffs. The bulldogs only lost two seniors off...
1st dive-in movie of the season Thursday night at CWAC
Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last June.
CULLMAN - One of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer events, the Dive-In Movies, returns Thursday night, June 1.
The movie "Moana" will be shown by the outdoor pool at the...
Obituary: Danny Ray Nichols
A funeral service for Danny Ray Nichols of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Laodicea Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov....
‘Read Between the Wines’ at Sipsey Winery
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Read Between the Wines Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Sipsey Winery inside The Flying Fifty Hotel. Membership is free and open to all.
“I’ve always been a total bookworm,” said the club’s coordinator, Madison Wren....
Arrest report: Jan. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Fithian, Lisa King, 47
failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Lands, Brandon Dewayne, 27
disorderly conduct
McIntyre, Anglea Renee, 42
failure to appear- resisting arrest
McIntyre,...
Obituary: Jody Buck Ballew
Memorial service for Jody Buck Ballew, 42, of Hartselle, will be Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church in Hartselle, Alabama. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Mike Eaton will officiate...
Obituary: Lessie Kilgo
Funeral services for Lessie Kilgo, 94, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill. Reverend Thomas Reeves will be officiating. Burial will follow after the service at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy...
Corner rallies to take tri-match from St. Bernard, West Point
WEST POINT - Corner found a way to rally from deficits in both of their assignments in the volleyball tri-match at West Point Thursday, stunning the host Lady Warriors in a tiebreaker after they came from behind to defeat St. Bernard Prep.
The Lady Yellow...
Vinemont Town Council decides to hold review of progress at Vinemont Village and Vinemont Estates after a month
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town council met on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to revoke the business license for Business Resource LLC DBA Vinemont Village and Wyoming Lot and Mobile Home Rentals LLC DBA Vinemont Estates. A previous hearing was held on April...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 1 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – With week zero in the books, our local squads are turning their attention to this week’s approaching matchups. Friday night’s slate is highlighted by several local rivalries including West Point v. Good Hope, Cold Springs v. Holly Pond and Vinemont v....
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at Locust Fork 48-18
LOCUST FORK, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to face the Locust Fork Hornets Friday night. The Broncos received the opening kickoff and started at their own 28. With Kyler Chaney under center directing the Holly Pond running game, they drove the ball...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season with win over Boaz
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team defeated Boaz last week 383-264 to finish out their regular season with a record of 5-1. The team will now prepare for the District II meet to be held July 12-13 in Guntersville.
Cullman vs. Boaz Swim Meet Results
Girls 6...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 5
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 698
possession of dangerous drugs; CR 1422
criminal mischief; Finley Circle
May...
More on Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my sister about life and love and the things girls talk...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 4
criminal trespassing; person; Denson Ave. SW
third-degree criminal trespassing;...
2 WSCC athletics teams receive NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Tennis and Volleyball teams each were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as 2022-2023 Academic Teams of the Year. Both were recognized as having the highest GPA in their respective sport throughout the...
26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival today in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - It’s a fall tradition. The 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival will kick off Saturday at 11:50 a.m. at Ray Talley Stadium on the campus of Hanceville High School. Opening ceremonies will feature the National Anthem, performed by members of The Rocketeers...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:
Friday, Oct. 21
Deputies arrested Dylan Joseph Bomberry-Wright, 28, of Vinemont, on outstanding warrants for sexual abuse of a child and theft (diversion).
The warrants stemmed from an incident...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
March 10
third-degree burglary; person; Lessman Circle SW; miscellaneous;...
McDonald’s to give away 400 backpacks in Cullman area
BIRMINGHAM - McDonald’s of Central Alabama has announced the third year of its successful McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway. Over two weekends, July 27-29 and August 4-5, 17 participating McDonald’s restaurants will give out a total of 3,400 backpacks to local students in an effort to...
Obituary: Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless
Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless, 25, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Loveless was born on January 4, 1996 in Russellville, Alabama. He loved his family, especially his children, with all his heart. He had a smile that lit up...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Jasper on the road
JASPER, Ala. - The No. 3-ranked Jasper Vikings opened the season with a 21-19 victory over rival Cullman Thursday night at Ki-Ro/Gambrell Field. The win marked the first time since 2010 the Vikings earned a defeat over Cullman, and it was the first win...
Obituary: Donald Jeffery Bullard
Funeral services for Donald Jeffery Bullard, 83, will be held Sunday, January 03, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 02, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
COVID-19: ALDOT announces operational plans in response to outbreak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday announced how it will conduct operations during the national effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), saying the safety and protection of motorists using ALDOT facilities and the transportation network is...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
Sept. 19
unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1570harassment;
CR 1114unlawful
possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
EXCLUSIVE FULL STORY: CHS officially names Gardendale’s Plunkett new head football coach
The Tribune got an exclusive meet-and-greet with new Cullman High School head football coach Matt Plunkett on Thursday, when he and his family took a tour of the campus with CHS Principal Kim Hall and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. Pictured, from...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their first major championship on Friday.
Chambers and Blackwood are the 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing National Champions presented by BASS Pro...
Round and round for a good cause
Tabitha and Linley Bagwell enjoy a Ferris wheel ride during the Ferris Wheel Fundraiser in Cullman on Friday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Children and families came out Friday to the ride a 40-foot Ferris wheel and hear live music at the Ferris...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 16
domestic violence; CR 216
burglary; Hwy. 91
using false identity to avoid arrest; CR 565
unlawful breaking...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BERLIN - On Monday evening, the recently incorporated town of Berlin held its very first council meeting at the Berlin Community Center....
UAB Blazers set to face North Texas in NIT Title Game
LAS VEGAS - UAB men's basketball (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) will look to capture the program's first NIT crown on Thursday against a familiar foe in North Texas (30-7, 16-4 C-USA). Tipoff is set for 8:40 p.m. CT.SERIES HISTORY UAB will face off the Mean Green for...
AT&T: Cullman Industrial Complex and Industrial Parks 1,2,3 and 5 are now fiber ready
Photo: City Councilwoman Jenny Folsom and AT&T Alabama President Fred McCallum sign the agreement.
CULLMAN - With representatives from Topre America Corporation, Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), Wallace State Community College, Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s office, United Way of Cullman County and Cullman City...
Community Events: Sunday, April 24
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
Bloody Beat 22, Presented by the Holly Pond Historical Society
The Holly Pond Historical Society will present “Bloody Beat 22” in the Guy Hunt Library...
Maurice Guss Hasenbein
Maurice Guss Hasenbein, "Slim," of Cullman went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Feb. 20, 1955 in Cullman, the son of Maximillian J. Hasenbein and Lois Hankey-Hasenbein.
Maurice attended Sacred Heart...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview earns 79-57 win over West Blocton
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the West Blocton Tigers for a Wednesday night hoops matchup and after getting off to a strong start, the Aggies kept things rolling in the second half to pull away and collect a 79-57 win over the Tigers.
Antonio Gambrill...
Arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 4
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous;...
4 teens arrested for burglary of Cabin Fever Beverages
Left to right: Kie J. Burns, Thomas W. Williams, Chase R. Johnson and Dakota J. Martin / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Four teenagers were arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 24 for allegedly burglarizing the Cullman location of Cabin Fever Beverages...
Obituary: Sandra K. Mann Wiley
Sandra K. Mann Wiley, 81, of Lexington, passed away Jan. 4, 2024.
She was born Sep. 11, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Sandra enjoyed playing games on her phone, especially color by number. She loved collecting Paparazzi jewelry, her family, and giving the grandkids a hard...
The Link of Cullman County recognized as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link has been selected as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night. Birmingham Squadron is Birmingham’s new NBA G League team. The Squadron will take on the Iowa Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Sat. January 8. Tickets start at $20, and a...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball, baseball teams begin postseason play Friday; women’s tennis season ends at nationals
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s softball and baseball teams begin pursuit of conference tournament championships on Sunday.
Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team, seeded No. 1, plays Friday at 2 p.m. against either Calhoun or Chattahoochee Valley at Alabaster’s Veterans Park.
Wallace State softball has compiled an...
Confederate group donates $800 to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Aug. 17, members of the local camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442) presented two checks to Steven Sutter, director of Cullman Caring for Kids.
The camp won a community service award at the SCV’s Division...
Long Ball Dooms Cats
RUSSELLVILLE - It was a beautiful afternoon for baseball on Tuesday as the defending 6A state champ Cullman Bearcats traveled northwest to take on the defending 5A state champion Russellville Golden Tigers.
Cullman looked dominate in the top of the first, scoring three runs. Noah...
Wallace State-Oneonta CDL program helping students hit the road
Wallace State CDL students Kalob Suttles, left, and Donnie McKay, with instructor Ben Matanane. Suttles and McKay are two recent graduates of the CDL program offered through Wallace State’s Oneonta Center. Wallace State offers CDL classes in Blount, Cullman and Winston Counties.
HANCEVILLE — Some...
Hanceville awarded $250K for Commercial St. drainage, repaving
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville has been awarded $250,000 for resurfacing of and drainage work on Commercial Street from U.S. Highway 31 eastward to the bridge at North Fork Mud Creek. The grant was announced by Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama...
Cullman residents charged with selling meth
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and a woman from Cullman were arrested recently for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
The Cullman Police Department Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), along with the Northeast Alabama State Drug Task Force, arrested Christopher Wayne Sterling and Tanya Lynn Johnson, according to media...
Obituary: James Stanley Posey
James Stanley Posey, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. James was born in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Stanley will be held Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd...
Obituary: Edward Stanley Dees
Edward Stanley Dees, 65, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Hospice Family Care, Huntsville, AL.
He was born Aug. 21, 1954 to William Edwin and Doris Elaine Murphy Smith.
No services are planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Obituary: Gary Twilley
Funeral services for Gary Twilley, of Cullman will be 2:00 Thursday April 4, 2024.
No. 12 WSCC softball has perfect weekend in Gulf Shores; WSCC baseball wins three games in Mississippi
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s 12th-ranked softball team was perfect at the Sun Chief Classic tournament over the weekend, reeling off five victories in Gulf Shores.
The Lady Lions (13-15) collected wins over Georgia Highlands, Walters State, Baton Rouge Community College, 8th-ranked Chattanooga State and Pearl...
New Eagle Scouts, leader recognized at awards dinner
Left to right: Guest speaker Bill McCartney, Chad White, Logan Buckelew, Addison Cofer, Aaron “Trey” Tews III, Zachary Clayton, Dallas Curtis and District Award of Merit recipient Michael Burchett
CULLMAN - Boy Scouts and adult scout leaders from Cullman and Blount Counties gathered Thursday evening...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 18
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157; general merchandise; $335 theft of...
Logan man arrested in Tennessee for ‘violent’ attempted kidnapping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Clarksville (Tennessee) Police Department are asking for the public’s help in their ongoing investigation of truck driver Roy Michel Nellsch, 62, of Logan, Alabama.
According to the TBI, law enforcement officers arrested Nellsch May...
Mississippi man killed in Cullman Co. wreck
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - An early morning, two-vehicle crash in the Battleground community claimed the life of a man from Corinth, Mississippi.
The wreck happened at 4:15 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 25, according to Alabama State Troopers. It was in the 15000 block of Alabama Highway...
Fairview High’s ‘Scenes, Sweets, and Songs’ Sunday at 2, Monday at 6
Photo courtesy of Fairview High School/Playbill
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School will present "Scenes, Sweets, and Songs" on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the school. The program will begin with the theater department’s production of “A...
Obituary: Randy Joe Connell
Mr. Randy Joe Connell of Cullman passed away July 23, 2020 at the age of 67.
He was born Sept. 4, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama to Brady and Lillian Cone Connell.
He is preceded in death by his father; brother Andy Ondovcsik; and step-father Andrew Ondovcsik.
He...
Obituary: Connie Cason Allen
Funeral services for Connie Cason Allen of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Leon Mauldin and Devin Allen will be officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Allen will...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 27
criminal mischief, menacing; Co. Rd. 795 violation of protection order; Co. Rd. 1515 theft of property;...
Obituary: Stanley Wayne “Bird” Twilley
Mr. Stanley Wayne "Bird" Twilley, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Bird was born December 18, 1950 to Alva Mae McFadden and Ozelle Bonnie Twilley.
Bird, as many knew him by, was loved by everyone, never met a stranger...
Search for missing Smith Lake boater suspended for Sunday; 1 dead in Lake Wedowee crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling has been postponed for Sunday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night of July 4.
Pate...
City Planning Commission amends street requirements for new subdivision construction
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday night with five public hearings held, including an amendment to street regulations in subdivision developments.
An amendment to the City’s Subdivision Regulations was approved. The amendment makes clear what a developer’s responsibilities are when...
Sports leagues across the world being affected by coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in
different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe
are being forced to take action as well. A wave of restrictions, postponements
and cancellations began rolling in Wednesday afternoon and have continued today.
NCAA...
Obituary: Ephron Homer Davis
Ephron Homer Davis, lifelong resident of Hanceville, AL, passed at his home peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on April 16th, 2021. Homer was 85 years old at the time of his passing.
Homer is survived by his wife Delores (Dolly) Davis; his children: Ephron (Jeff)...
Obituary: Freda Marie Freeman
Freda Marie Freeman, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Freda was born February 12, 1938 in Cullman County, Alabama.
Freda is survived by her daughter: Diane Foust; her sons: Michael (Susan) Freeman and John Freeman; six grandchildren and seven...
