Obituary: Sabine Parmley
Sabine Parmley, age 54, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Sabine was born June 26, 1967 in Amberg, Germany.
Sabine was born and raised in Germany and came to the United States 30 years ago. She and Mark were so proud...
Obituary: Joshua Drake
Funeral service for Joshua Drake, 39, of Falkville will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Flint Creek Cemetery, and Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Tim Box officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral...
Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville planned for January and February
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers and guided field trips to view eagles in their natural habitat.
The Eagle...
Pet of the Week: Take a joyride with Maggie Mae!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Maggie Mae is a 2.75-3-year-old Shepherd/terrier mix. She is medium energy, a joyful gal who succeeds in the company of her people. She demonstrates good manners...
Dreher’s plays host to Chamber event ‘Burgers and Brews’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While the $30 tickets were exclusive to Chamber members, this event was built around the idea of bringing people together for...
Schools across the city and county begin to announce spelling bee winners
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County, annual spelling bee competitions have been taking place within schools. As the winners have been announced, all students have beamed with pride across each and every photo displaying their proof of hard work to the community.
At Cullman...
Obituary: Gail Rains Thompson
Memorial service for Gail Rains Thompson, age 85, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church with Bobby Stancil officiating.Mrs. Thompson went home to Jesus on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. She was born February 15,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors edge Fairview 45-44 in 2OT, Aggies pull away to down West Point 55-42
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night and both games were heated battles between the county rivals. It took a pair of overtimes, but the Lady Warriors topped the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont rallies to top East Lawrence 54-50 in OT, Eagles collect 1st win of season 56-42
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted East Lawrence for a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Lady Eagles took the first contest in dramatic fashion. After falling behind early and trailing for all of regulation, Vinemont was able...
Obituary: Ray Douglas Parrott
Ray Douglas Parrott passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born January 3, 1936 to Robert and Delma Parrott.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parrott family.
He is survived by his wife: Deane Parrott, of Cullman, AL, son: Michael Parrott (Cindy) of West...
Obituary: Gail Rains Thompson
Memorial service for Gail Rains Thompson, age 85, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Faith Baptist Church with Bobby Stancil officiating.Mrs. Thompson went home to Jesus on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. She was born February 15,...
Obituary: Willie Eugene Riley
Willie Eugene Riley, 55, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born November 29, 1966, to Clarence Willie and Eva Mae Riley.
Eugene was a roofer by trade. He enjoyed fishing and he loved to spend time with his friends.
Mr. Riley...
Arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 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
December 9
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; toy;...
Guest Editorial: Finding inspiration in Cullman’s music scene
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whether on warm summer evenings or brisk winter nights, people head into local venues to shake off the work week and hear some music. Cullman has a variety of spots to relax, like Moe's, Grumpy's or The Tavern and is adding...
Pet adoptions during the holidays—the pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gifting adopted pets for Christmas can often be a wonderful and creative idea for the holidays. However, though some people would be excited to receive a pet for Christmas, others may be unprepared. Some adoption shelters are of the opinion that...
Obituary: Dorothy Faye Arndt
Dorothy Faye Arndt, age 89, of Falkville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Dorothy was born August 13, 1932 in Cullman, Alabama to Cleveland and Evie Gowen Blair.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Joseph W. Arndt and son: Mark...
Obituary: David Paul Duval
David Paul Duval, 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs, Alabama.
David was born on October 31, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 1:00 p.m....
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office thanks this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo sponsors at Sponsorship Dinner Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the sponsors of the Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. Deputy Chad Whaley welcomed the sponsors, saying, “I’m so proud to...
Arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 6
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 222domestic violence; Hwy. 69...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a paper airplane
CULLMAN, Ala. - What better way to learn about birds than by exploring how they take flight? That was the focus of a recent East Elementary School project, as fourth grade teacher Jada Mitchell tasked her students with creating paper airplanes to spread their...
PREP BASKETBALL: 5 local squads ranked in 1st ASWA poll
CULLMAN, Ala. – This season’s first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll is out, and five local teams earned a spot in the rankings. On the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders (7-2) are ranked second in Class 4A, The Fairview Lady Aggies (9-0)...
Seven Wallace State Community College students named recipients of Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has seven students who have earned the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Associations (AAMA) scholarship through a partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in...
Meek High School receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School has been officially recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school was presented with a 2020 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award on Dec. 3 at the Blue Ribbon School awards located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in...
Making the highway safer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s interstate highways are known to be among the busiest thoroughfares in the nation for human trafficking, but a coalition including the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is taking a direct approach to making change. Members of the local task...
Obituary: Ember Lynn Duncan-Crook
Ember Lynn Duncan-Crook, age 5 months, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Ember was born June 21, 2021.Ember is survived by her mother: Emily Sue Duncan and her father: Austin Daniel Crook; her grandparents: Patrick Herman and Dianna Lynn Duncan,...
Obituary: Richard L. Kitchens
A graveside service for Richard L. Kitchens of Gardendale will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 10 at Sandlin Chapel Cemetery in Bremen, AL. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Kitchens was born on July 26, 1940...
Obituary: Violet Putman Reid
Violet Putman Reid, 78, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on December 1, 2021, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Violet loved life and especially her large extended family. She loved to read books, listen to music,...
Obituary: Josephine Vaughn Methvin
Josephine Vaughn Methvin, age 72, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Josephine was born January 28, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Josette Cawthon and sister: Jean.
A visitation for Mrs. Methvin is Sunday, December...
Arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 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
December 7
fourth-degree theft of property; third-degree criminal trespass; Wal-Mart;...
Baileyton Town Council discusses senior center funding concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council, on Monday evening, in old business, looked at a sample sign provided by Ron Gither with LED Best Signs Distributors to consider for installation. The 50x76” sign will cost about $13,000.
Benny Guthrie proposed that the senior center...
Holly Pond says farewell to Town Clerk Linda Pope
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening said an official farewell to long-time Town Clerk Linda Pope, who has retired after serving the east Cullman County municipality for over four decades. In announcing the vacating of the position, Mayor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies top Guntersville 49-48 in OT, Aggies fall to Wildcats 66-45
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview tipped off area play at home Tuesday night as they hosted Guntersville in a pair of huge games. In a classic back-and-forth contest between both teams, the Lady Aggies ended up taking their game over Guntersville in overtime 49-48 while the fourth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops area matchups to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrival Winston County High School Yellow Jackets on a brisk Tuesday evening at Allen Stephenson Gym. The Jackets were not good guests as they swept a pair of area matchups from the Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the first contest of...
Obituary: Almond Ray Woods
Almond Ray Woods, 69, of Vinemont, entered into rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.
Almond was born on July 24, 1952 in Alabama. He was interested in studying people and enjoyed his job as a mental health tech at the North Alabama...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Nathan Self
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Nathan Self of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Shelton Grove Cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Thursday prior to the service from 11:00...
Obituary: James Larry Brogdon
James Larry Brogdon, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on Sunday morning, December 5, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born April 13, 1955, in Blount County, to James Brogdon and Betty Sue Watkins Brogdon.
Mr. Brogdon was a trucker by trade. He drove...
Obituary: Betty Sue Brooks
Betty Sue Brooks, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Betty was born April 18, 1932.
Betty is survived by her husband: William Alvin Brooks; her son: Mark (Annette) Brooks; her daughter: Susan Darlene (Terry Pope) Brooks; her grandchildren: Joshua...
Susan Moore hosting inaugural Christmas parade Dec. 11
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - The town of Susan Moore in Blount County is holding its first ever Christmas Parade and Festival. The festival will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the parade beginning at 12:00 p.m. The world-famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will join the parade,...
Arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 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
December 6
third-degree theft of property; 2nd Ave. SW; phone;...
St. Bernard ’30 Days of Thanks and Giving’ fundraiser exceeds $25,000 goal
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Thirty Days of Thanks and Giving” --a seasonal online campaign that celebrates St. Bernard--has exceeded its goal of $25,000 under the leadership of Director of Development Tyler Hooper, (PS’07). Each day in November leading up to Giving Tuesday, Hooper celebrated St....
Harris family organizes memorial fund for Marc Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of Danny Harris, who is battling ALS. The group hosts several fundraisers throughout the year with their main one being the...
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast With Santa fundraiser thanks sponsors for successful turnout
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a drive thru and walk-in option for pick up.
“We are doing this for the less fortunate...
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11 in Winston, Cullman and Walker counties. The organization also needs any baby and toddler items like baby blankets, diapers, rattles,...
Obituary: Harold Young
Harold Young, 70, of Double Springs entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home in Haleyville, Alabama surrounded by his family.
Harold was born on October 24, 1951 in Double Springs, Alabama. He loved to go fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle and...
Obituary: Elizabeth T. Burns
Graveside service for Elizabeth T. Burns, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Cullman City Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Ms. Burns passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at East Glen Nursing...
Arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 2
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Nreceiving stolen property; CR 149domestic violence; CR...
Arley Senior Center Christmas party taking place Dec. 6
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center will be holding a bingo, potluck and silent auction Christmas party at the Arley Fire Department on Dec. 6 from 5-8:30 p.m. There will be prizes for bingo, as well as desserts provided by the center. This...
Wallace State hosting Christmas Spectacular December 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — If you need a little Christmas, the Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs will provide some holiday spirit during its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 9. The 7:00 p.m. concert in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Gudger...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The CCSO said the incident resulted in an altercation with a person being shot.
As of Monday morning, Cullman County Deputies arrested...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co. location
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter duo store owners share.
Donna Cain and daughter Mallory Arrington have been in business in Holly Pond since 2017, but decided...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take place this Saturday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will start at the road going into the football field at Good Hope High School. Lineup...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at AHSAA State Championships in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School swim team competed at this weekend’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University. Among the 10 qualifying Bearcat swimmers, eight secured a place in Saturday's finals following the preliminary meet on Friday. Throughout the weekend, each swimmer was able to leave...
Obituaries: Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams, age 78, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Wayne was born June 18, 1943 in Crane Hill Alabama to Ivan and Claudie Dixie Calvert Williams.
Wayne worked 29 years and retired from the Career Center in Cullman County...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church (Update)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church.
According to a Tribune crew member on the scene, the alleged shooter fled in a White Buick Enclave but later...
Vinemont council approves zoning variance
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont called a Public Hearing Tuesday evening to discuss a request for a zoning variance for properties at 104, 116, 130, 148 on Federer Street. Richard Neese with Tenax Enterprises LLC applied for the variance to the zoning...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonderful World Birthday Party
“The Wonderful World of Disney,” a hugely popular television show on Sunday nights for 25 years, gathered America around a tribal fire for magical storytelling. The theme song was classic Disney--“When You Wish Upon a Star.”
The joy-giving stars we are celebrating this week have...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank it, the gear slipped into reverse and ran backward into the plate glass window. It will take at least
$150 to...
Obituary: Ricky Allen Fanning
Funeral services for Ricky Allen Fanning of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Paul Rivers will be officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday prior to the service beginning at...
Obituary: Dorthie Irine McFadden
Funeral service for Dorthie Irine McFadden, 85, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m....
Obituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox
Memorial service for Robert ‘Bobby’ Quinton Mattox, 74, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021 at Fairview West Baptist Church with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, Rev. Jimmy Mattox officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
Mr. Mattox passed away...
Obituary: Frances LD Doss Tidwell
Frances LD Doss Tidwell, 81, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home in Bear Creek.
Frances was born on January 10, 1940 in Marion County, Alabama. She was a graduate of Haleyville High School. She also attended Northwest Alabama...
Obituary: Doris Louise Hollaway
Graveside service for Doris Louise Hollaway, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Center Grove Cemetery, with Steve Burgett officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hollaway passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021,...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said it is an on-going investigation, but after proactive work from the CPD, they were able to identify...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Enjoy the outdoors with Jasmine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Jasmine is a 5-year-old Shepherd/terrier mix. She is a medium-energy, curious gal who enjoys spending time with her people,...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan Club President-Elect Brenda Carter said they are excited for another eventful Christmas parade event.
“We start at Wallace State Community College...
Cullman continues holiday tradition with Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – This 2021 holiday season saw a return to tradition Friday evening when Cullman celebrated its annual Christmas in Cullman parade and tree lighting. The parade took place down 1st Avenue, running from Busy Bee Café, through the Warehouse District and concluding...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Friday night matchups with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer and both teams were able to pick up wins over the Patriots. The Lady Warriors downed Brewer 55-36 and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Redding named 5A Coach of the Year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a school-record 584 points and advanced to the 5A state semifinals for the first time in school history. The Alabama Football...
Obituary: Edwin Richard Sharpton
Edwin Richard Sharpton, 87, of Logan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1934 to Richard and Bertha Sharpton.
Edwin graduated from Cullman High School in 1952. He entered the U.S. Navy and served four...
Obituary: Sherrill Kay Chaviers
Funeral service for Sherrill Kay Chaviers, 67, of Baileyton, will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be in the Etha...
Obituary: Betty Jean Burden
Betty Jean Burden, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Betty was born August 29, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama.Betty is survived by her sons: Donny (Tiffani) Burden and Wayne Burden Jr.; her grandsons: Jason Chandler, Josh Chandler, Wayne (Donna)...
Obituary: Jeannette Thomas
Funeral services for Jeannette Thomas of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Scott Arnold will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 5:00 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 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
December 1
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Katie Ln....
Cullman County Schools shares their December Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Tuesday, they shared their picks for the month of December.
Teacher of the Month: Mark Adams, Hanceville High School (HHS) Library Media Specialist
Mark Adams...
SPORTS COLUMN: Playoff field beginning to settle with regular season in the books
The Iron Bowl: Any time the Tide of Alabama travels to the plains of Auburn magic happens, and unlike the norm this time the magic was in favor of Alabama. After Alabama's offense was stagnant for 58 minutes, they found themselves at their own 3-yard...
National Wild Turkey Federation donates $122,000 for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $122,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that total, $60,676 was donated to the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) of the Alabama...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program into the Farm and Ranch Management Program. A silent auction item the rural lending cooperative donated to the Wallace State...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps area openers against Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both put together impressive performances to earn a pair of wins. The Lady Raiders blew past Curry 83-16, knocking down 14...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs top Oakwood Academy at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both games with the ladies corralling the Mustangs 75 to 23 in a rout. The boys' teams played a back-and-forth tooth...
Obituary: Sandy Miller
A graveside service for Sandy Miller of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Wayne Wisener and Trueman Davis will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Friday prior to the service...
Obituary: Heather Nicole Aaron
Heather Nicole Aaron, 41, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed from this life on December 2, 2021, at Cullman
Regional Medical. Mrs. Aaron was born March 7, 1980, to Charles Edwin Tolbert and Katie Jo Robinson Fortenberry. No services are planned at this time.
She was preceded in...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson
Joyce Ann Kilgore Johnson, age 76, of Warrior, Alabama, passed from this life to her new life in heaven on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
She was given the name Joyce at birth, but everyone knew her as “Grandmama.” She was one of 13 siblings, and...
Obituary: H. L. Estes
H. L. Estes, 83, of Brooksville, MS passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Garden Hill Assisted Living, Columbus, MS.
Mr. Estes was born on July 27, 1938, in Cullman, AL to the late Vesta Talley Estes and Roscoe Estes. He worked for the Alabama...
Obituary: Ted W. Mauldin
Ted W. Mauldin, age 75, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ted was born April 19, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama to John Wesley and Jewell Skinner Mauldin.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wives: Frances Powell Dodd and...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec. 8-9
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season. This is a donation event designed to provide children in Cullman County with toys, clothes, food and hygiene products, while...
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 29
domestic violence; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Sburglary;...
Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November 28, around 3:00 a.m., CCSO deputies located a suspicious vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 31, south of Cullman.
Joseph Thomas...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 54th Class features 6 of 8 selectees with strong AHSAA ties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022 to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on May 7, 2022. The Class was selected by ballot...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick GMC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who are living at or below the national poverty line. The Foundation assists with basic living expenses, medical bills, dental bills,...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building, enjoying hot chocolate and hot popcorn while the Hanceville High School Band played Christmas music. Operations Manager Jeremy Hill informed...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of December. Only 45 tickets are available per film. Advance tickets are now on sale at Throwback Outdoor Cinema Event through...
Obituary: Donald Lee O’Hara
Memorial service is incomplete for Donald Lee O’Hara, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the O'Hara Family.
Mr. O’Hara passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born July 5, 1947 to Harry and Lucille (Brooks) O’Hara, in Chicago Illinois.
He is survived by...
Obituary: Pamela Jo Murphy
Pamela Jo Murphy, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, at her residence in Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her two daughters: Christal Mosley (Ron, Jr.) and Elysha Basch (Jared); three grandson; one granddaughter (soon-to-be); husband: Jim Murphy; stepmom: Mary Brewer (Larry); two...
Obituary: Pauline Dooley Baughn
Pauline Dooley Baughn, 98, of Birmingham, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at Kilgore-Green Funeral Home in Jasper, AL. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.,...
Obituary: Phillip Todd Wolff
Funeral Service for Phillip Todd Wolff, age 57, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Sam Hollis officiating, and interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m....
Obituary: James Franklin Ratliff
James Franklin Ratliff, age 82, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. James was born July 13, 1939 to Thursa M. Ratliff and James F. Ratliff, Sr.
Jimmy was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1957, and St. Bernard College in...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison’s Smothers signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison Senior, Addisyn Smothers signed her scholarship papers to continue her volleyball career and education at Coastal Alabama College in Bay...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for 2nd consecutive season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive season she’s been named to the second team.
Rutledge, an Albertville native, is the program’s all-time...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is causing it? How does it affect me? These are all questions that consumers could be asking themselves right now. An...
Law enforcement urges extra safety this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shares the importance of security at home and offers safety tips while shopping this holiday season.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said one way to help with small thefts of opportunity is...
