PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview comes from behind to upset Cherokee County and advance to Regional finals
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview is back in the sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years but this year they had to travel to Jacksonville State University to compete in the Northeast Regional Tournament. The Lady Aggies lined up against the sixth-ranked Cherokee...
West Point Town Council remembers Kilgo, will hold special Feb. 25 session
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday evening with the death that morning of Mayor...
Community with Carol: Ross Harrison of Sacred Heart School
Ross Harrison, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
For this week’s Community with Carol, It was my pleasure to sit down with Ross Harrison to talk about a nonprofit that is near and dear to my heart: Sacred Heart School....
‘He didn’t expect to leave this earth so soon’
A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard was one of five victims in Friday's workplace shooting at the Henry Pratt Company, located west of Chicago in Aurora, Illinois. Pinkard's death...
Pet of the Week: Patriot looking for his new headquarters
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay passed along the good news that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Fonzie, has been adopted; today she introduces us to another friend:
Patriot is an approximately 1-year-old Mountain Cur mix. He’s an...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Connor Bruce wins individual low medalist title as WSCC men’s golf finishes tournament runner-up; basketball sweeps Southern Union
Wallace State's Men's Golf Team carded a 14-over 590 overall, opening the event with a 292 on Friday and closing with a 293 on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State sophomore Connor Bruce won individual medalist honors at the Coastal Alabama...
(Updated) West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo dies at 61
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 61. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing was made early Monday morning...
PREP BASEBALL: Monday night recap; Cullman and West Point collect opening day wins, Good Hope falls to Cleveland
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders kicked off the 2019 baseball season at home against Cleveland Monday night and the Raiders fell late to the Panthers 5-4.
Cleveland 5 - Good Hope 4
After a scoreless first inning tossed by both starting pitchers, Cleveland...
Cullman area preparing for potential flooding
At a municipal maintenance facility in Hanceville on Monday, Hanceville firefighter Nathan Morgan, along with other workers and volunteers, filled trailer loads of sand bags. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Early Monday afternoon, Hanceville city workers and volunteers filled sand bags...
Obituary: Jerry Mack Winkles
Jerry Mack Winkles, 66, of Addison, entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Laura Jean Allen
Laura Jean Allen, age 52, of Cullman, passed away on Feb. 17, 2019, at UAB Hospital. She was born April 30, 1966, to Herman and Shirley Shaw.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Shaw.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Jimmy Allen;...
Obituary: Clifford Andrew Handley
Funeral services for Clifford Andrew Handley, Sr., 86, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Moss Service Funeral Home, Brothers Larry Brown and Jason Handley officiating, and a burial in Cullman Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later...
Obituary: Susie Lue Pruitt
Susie Lue Pruitt, 84, was born on Jan. 20, 1935 and passed away on Feb. 16, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Arrangements will be updated by Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Judith Ann Roberson
Judith Ann Roberson, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 16, 2019 at Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Ms. Roberson was born on Jan. 17, 1947, in Jasper, Alabama. Judith loved her cats. She enjoyed crocheting and watching Dr. Phil.
Private services.
Judith is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Piedmont knocks off Hanceville 59-48 in Northeast Regional
Hanceville's R.J. Evans (1) drives past a Piedmont defender during the Bulldogs' 59-48 loss Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville traveled to Pete Matthews Coliseum for the Northeast Regional Tournament Monday afternoon to take on Piedmont, and the Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 14
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157
menacing; CR 1169
burglary; Hwy....
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died
Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing was made early Monday morning on a Facebook page, Warriors for Kenneth, set up by his family.
"We would like to...
Lenzell “Sonny” Williams
Funeral services for Mr. Lenzell "Sonny" Williams, age 73, of Cordova, formerly of Trimble; will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Trimble.
He was born on Oct. 16,...
Obituary: Nerissa Sanders
Services for Mrs. Nerissa Sanders, age 68, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1950 and passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
WEATHER ALERT: ‘Rainfall amounts expected are very similar to what we received in December 2015’
Photo courtesy of pixabay
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring the situation closely, posting updates to social media to let citizens know what to expect.
Said CCEMA Director Phyllis Little, "We...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats finish third at 2019 Southern Shootout
FOLEY, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Foley over the weekend for the 2019 Southern Shootout and placed third in their bracket after collecting three wins and one loss. The Lady Bearcats defeated Daphne 3-0, Opelika 4-1 and Foley 3-1 but fell...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary, Vinemont Middle place first at Eagle Eye Archery Tournament
Vinemont Middle School took home top honors at the Eagle Eye Archery Tournament this weekend with a score of 3293. (photo courtesy of Vinemont Middle School)
VINEMONT, Ala. – A large field of local archery squads traveled to Vinemont over the weekend for the inaugural...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke, part 2
Ruth's family, coming from Georgia, 1904 (Contributed)
See part one here.
In 1938, when Ruth Harris married Hanley Duke, the Great Depression was coming to an end as World War II would shortly begin.
Hanley’s Grandpa Duke had moved the family from Winston County to Welti. Ruth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to Westminster Christian 70-44 in Northwest Regional
Holly Pond's Levi Boatright (34) drives to the basket during the Broncos' loss to Westminster Christian Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond faced the second-ranked ranked Westminster Christian Academy Wildcats in the Sweet 16 round of the Northwest...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Mobile County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
Task force advises: Severe weather preparedness includes guarding against human trafficking
CULLMAN - As we prepare to enter Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 17-22, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force advises that natural and other disasters can provide opportunities for traffickers to grow their businesses, whether commercial sex trade or forced labor.
The Office...
Obituary: Eunice Dessie Shelton
Mrs. Eunice Dessie Shelton, age 83 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her children – Lyndon Oneal Shelton (Jackie), Cheryl Dyer (John), and Lewis Dean Shelton, her sister – Mary McSwain, 10 grandchildren,...
Obituary: Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman
Mrs. Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman, age 79 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband – Dewayne Freeman of Hanceville, AL, her daughter – Danita Smith (Leo) of Argo, AL, her daughter – Tracey...
Obituary: Jaye Byran Brock
Funeral services for Jaye Byran Brock, 59 of Dutton, AL, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Tim Lipsey officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos fall to Lauderdale County 47-32 in Northwest Regional
Kirsten Campbell (20) attacks the basket during Holly Pond's 47-32 loss to Lauderdale County Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A strong 2018-19 season came to an end for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos Saturday night after they fell to...
Putting the bowls in ‘Empty Bowls’
Left to right: Karl Poirier, Nancy Bryant, Fred Hale, Jayne Roberts and Kyle Ganues pose for a photo while unpacking bowls ahead of Monday's 16th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner. (Photo courtesy Javon Daniel/Cullman Caring for Kids)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s postseason run ends with 54-35 loss to Pleasant Grove
Miriam Oldacre (10) drives past a Pleasant Grove defender during West Point's 54-35 loss to the Lady Spartans Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – West Point collected a lot of hardware this season between its County, Area and Sub-Regional Championships and...
Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard 1 of 5 victims in Aurora, Illinois mass shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Company west of Chicago.
Updated Feb. 16, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.
The Aurora Illinois Police Department gave an update on Friday's shooting Saturday morning. Chief Kristen Ziman identified the victims, including...
Cullman Caring for Kids announces partnership with Cullman Tribune
Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Director Javon Daniel pose for a photo this week. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday of this week, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and The Cullman Tribune entered into...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teacher of the Month: Breann Prince: ‘I love what I do, and I do it because I love it’
Tony Serra Product Specialist D.J. Maxwell introduces Teacher of the Month Breann Prince to the 2019 Nissan Altima she will be driving for the next month. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Tony Serra Nissan has partnered with The Cullman Tribune to create...
Publix donates almost $9K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Publix District Manager Vince Mingione (right) and Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell (left) presented this year’s annual Food for All Campaign donation to Cullman Caring for Kids Friday afternoon. This year’s campaign raised $8,970.16. Also pictured are Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon...
Chamber welcomes Bruce Pieper to community luncheon
Dr. Bruce Pieper gave an enthusiastic presentation at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday hosted its February Community Luncheon, and guest...
Holly Pond native believed to be among victims in Aurora, Illinois shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Co. west of Chicago.
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/16/holly-pond-native-josh-pinkard-1-5-victims-aurora-illinois-mass-shooting
Update Feb. 15, 2019 at 10:48 p.m. Multiple sources have confirmed to The Tribune that Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard has died following today's shooting...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs cruises past Hatton 49-33 to advance to Northwest Regional Finals
Elizabeth Hill (3) led all scorers with 26 points in Cold Springs' 49-33 win over Hatton Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were the first of our local teams to tip off regionals action this year...
Obituary: Myra Juanita Lane
Visitation for Myra Juanita Lane, age 70, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lane passed away on Feb. 14, 2019, at UAB Hospital. She was born...
Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote, age 92, formerly of Jones Chapel, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. Graveside service at Chances Crossroads Cemetery with Bro. Terry Michaels officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Hathcote was born on March 4,...
Obituary: James Voyles
James Voyles, 92, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. He was born Dec. 25, 1926, to Amos and Nora Posey Voyles.
Mr. Voyles was a farmer by trade.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith Voyles; and his daughter, Becky...
Appalachian Regional Commission, ADECA visit Cullman
Health Sciences teacher Tracy Smith looks on as Hanceville seniors Destiny Short and Gracie Hudspeth explain their use of medical simulation training equipment to Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Friday, Federal Co-Chair of...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 2019. 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
Feb. 14
fraudulent use of a credit or debit...
WSCC TENNIS: Wallace State tennis teams open ACCC play at home today vs. Marion Military Institute
Wallace State's 2019 Men's Tennis teams. (Photos courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s tennis teams host Marion Military Institute on Friday for their Alabama Community College Conference openers. Both matches begin at 11 a.m.
Wallace State’s men’s team has won a pair of...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats top Hartselle on the road 7-2; Bearcats fall 6-3
Cullman split their varsity tennis matches on the road against Hartselle Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason)
HARTSELLE - Cullman traveled to Hartselle for a pair of varsity matches Thursday night and split their contests with the Tigers. The Bearcats fell 6-3 in the...
Obituary: Jessie Allen Smitherman
Jessie "Allen" Smitherman, 74, of Vinemont, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at his home.
Allen was born on Sept. 20, 1944 in Bessemer, Alabama. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Allen...
Obituary: William Joshua Phillips
William Joshua Phillips was born on Feb. 8, 2019 and passed away on Feb. 8, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Adam Mooney
Randy Adam Mooney, 35, was born on Feb. 22, 1983 in Cullman, AL and passed away on Feb. 10, 2019.
Obituary: Floyd Donald Bates
Floyd Donald Bates, 86, was born on Jan.25, 1932 and passed away on Feb. 14, 2019.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2019...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne Freeman
Charles Dewayne Freeman, 82, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019. He was born Nov. 15, 1936 to Onnie and Audrey Freeman, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Ronald Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Lila Roden Freeman; daughter, Charlene (Keith) Estes;...
Obituary: Karola Erika Reynolds
Karola Erika Reynolds, 77 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Germany on Oct. 5, 1941. She met and married the love of her life, Timothy while he was stationed there. They moved to the States after their...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke, officiating, with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Mr. Keller passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019; he was...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke, officiating, with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Mr. Keller passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019; he was...
PREP SOCCER: Good Hope kicks off first season in 20 years on the road against St. Bernard
Captains for St. Bernard and Good Hope meet for the coin toss before Thursday night's varsity girls match. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – For the first time since 1999, it's soccer season at Good Hope High School. The Raiders and Lady Raiders...
Baileyton sweethearts crowned 2019 King and Queen of Valentine’s Day
Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-15-19 at 7:16 a.m.
BAILEYTON - The votes have been counted and Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen have been chosen by their peers as the 2019 King and Queen of Valentine’s Day in Baileyton....
West Elementary’s Shaddix honored at ASDE meeting after being named Alabama School Counselor of the Year
Elizabeth Shaddix (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - West Elementary School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix received statewide recognition earlier this year when she was named 2019 Alabama School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association. On Thursday, she was recognized...
WSCC Nursing students prepare for SkillsUSA presentation
Wallace State Nursing students Taylor Brock, left, Paige Love, Megan Moore, and Nursing Instructor Heather Ashley are preparing for the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championship and Career Expo, where they will make a presentation about the annual Let’s Pretend Hospital.
HANCEVILLE - Though they...
Cullman man arrested for sexual abuse
Cody Daniel McNabb (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN -Â A Cullman man was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual abuse. Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Cody Daniel McNabb, 27.
According to the sheriff's office, an investigation led the CCSO to obtain a warrant...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 11
menacing; CR 1194
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer lines to Apel Machine & Supply Company, Inc. The project is a part of the City’s sewer expansion and is...
Colony unveils plan for high-tech summer youth enrichment program
Colony’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program begins on June 3 at the Tom Bevill Library at the Colony Educational Complex. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - The Town of Colony is undertaking an ambitious summer camp program for its kids. When the Town’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program...
Cullman’s Jason Sanders says he’ll challenge Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
Jason Sanders poses for a photo Tuesday night in Cullman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman resident Jason Sanders at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Republican Women spoke about his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Alabama...
Cullman’s Shaddix Company relocating to Vinemont, expanding
The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - The family-owned Shaddix Company is expanding and planning to relocate from Cullman to Vinemont. The business is working...
Colony polling location moving, gym closing
Colony Educational Complex (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council announced that the community’s polling place is changing. Starting with the next election cycle, voters should go to the auditorium at the Colony Educational Complex, 151 Byars Rd.,...
Obituary: David D’Wayne Bethke, Sr.
Memorial service for David D'Wayne Bethke, Sr., age 75, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb.18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bethke passed away on Feb. 12, 2019, at UAB Palliative...
Obituary: Margaret Ramsey Powers
Margaret Ramsey Powers, 89, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Birmingham, AL.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Stephen James and Agnes Swygert Ramsey; brothers: Charles H, Stephen J, John J, James D and...
Obituary: Betty O. Blair
Betty O. Blair, 73, went home to be with our Lord on Feb. 12, 2019. Funeral services will be at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church on Friday, Feb. 15. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Service at 11 a.m.
She...
Obituary: Betty Anne Rhodes
Betty A. Rhodes, 93, of Crane Hill passed away Feb. 12, 2019. She was born April 12, 1925 to Jesse Alonzo and Leo Tribble Crook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Carl Dunagan and Howard Rhodes; sister, Helen Hayes; son, Franklin Dunagan;...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-65 lane closures planned for Feb. 14
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures are planned for Thursday, Feb. 14, on Interstate 65 in Morgan County:
The southbound outside lane and shoulder at the south end of the Tennessee River Bridge will be closed from...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2019 Congressional Art Competition
The winning entry from District 4 in 2017, "Karmann Ghia" by Magnolia Bachman (www.house.gov)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt,R-Alabama today called for entries in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.
“I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of the United States Congressional Art Competition...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 2019. 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
Feb. 12
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Marie St....
Scholarship available from Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District
The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen, high school senior, and live in the state of Alabama.
Applications may be picked...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats crush Indian Springs 8-1 to kick off 2019 season
CULLMAN – The Lady Bearcats kicked off the 2019 season at home Tuesday night with an 8-1 rout of Indian Springs. Abby Branham led the way for Cullman with three goals, Ashlei Bryant finished just behind with two goals and two assists, Emily Moss...
Pet of the Week: Fonzie looking for a cool friend
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Fonzie is a yellow lab mix, a laid-back, low-medium energy pet whom Ruttkay describes as having “the pleasing demeanor of a country gentleman.” He is not noisy, and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s season comes to an end with 64-62 heartbreaker on the road
Good Hope's Cole Maddox (2) attacks the basket during the Raiders' 64-62 loss at D.A.R. Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
GRANT - Good Hope's boys looked to move on to the Northeast Regional at Jacksonville State when they traveled to Grant to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ postseason run ends with 55-49 loss to Sumiton Christian; sub-regionals wrap-up
Cold Springs' Brody Peppers (14) races after a loose ball during the Eagles' 55-49 loss to Sumiton Christian Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN – After more than doubling their win total from a year ago, the season came to an end...
Cullman seniors dance the night away
Wilda and Tommy Kohlenberg were honored Saturday night for being the “longest-married” couple in attendance at the Senior Outreach Organization. The Kohlenbergs have been married 61 years. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Link of Cullman County is the place to be...
Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30 a.m. work session to discuss Rock the South and the road improvements needed to accommodate the anticipated traffic for the...
Obituary: Allen Duell Moore
Funeral services for Allen Duell Moore, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jimmie Moore officiating; interment in Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Bennett
Memorial services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Bennett, 85, of Cullman are Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Bennett passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
She was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Byron Fredrick Johnson
Funeral services for Byron Fredrick Johnson, 60, of Vinemont, are Thursday, Feb.14, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Johnny Milligan officiating, with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Johnson passed...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 2019. 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
Feb. 11
third-degree criminal mischief; person; Logan St. SW;...
2 charged with trafficking illegal drugs; stolen car recovered
Joseph Bradley Sivley, left, and Angela Beth Stillwell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
NEW CANAAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Sunday arrested Joseph Bradley Sivley, 35, and Angela Beth Reed Stillwell, 30, both of Arab, for allegedly trafficking illegal drugs.
Sivley was...
St. Bernard’s Abbot Cletus D. Meagher set to retire this year
Abbot Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B. (St. Bernard)
CULLMAN - In accordance with the law proper to the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine Monks, which stipulates 75 years as the retirement age of abbots, the Right Reverend Cletus D. Meagher, O.S.B., the ninth abbot of Saint Bernard...
Ivey calls for increased correctional staffing, 3 new prisons; Shedd responds
Gov. Kay Ivey (Cullman Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued an op-ed entitled "An Alabama Solution to an Alabama Problem: Rebuilding the Alabama Corrections System." In it, she addressed the need for reform in the state's corrections system. In...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Men’s basketball claims sole possession of 1st in ACCC North, WBB, softball and baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley’s game-winning basket with three seconds remaining lifted Wallace State’s men to a thrilling 73-71 victory at Shelton State over the weekend, catapulting the Lions to sole possession of first place in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Division.
Lampley,...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects 7-1 win over St. John Paul Catholic II
The Lady Bearcats tennis team defeated St. John Paul Catholic II at home 7-1 Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason)
CULLMAN – After narrowly dropping their season opener against Bob Jones last Friday 4-5, the Lady Bearcats bounced back with a 7-1 win over...
Community with Carol: Becky Goff with United Way of Cullman County, part 2
Carol Berry, left, and Becky Goff, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune)
I did not have a new guest this week on Community with Carol. I wanted another week to focus on the United Way of Cullman County. I could have spent a whole...
‘I guess God had other plans’
Ben Moore batted .251 with 11 doubles, three home runs and 28 RBIs in his two seasons with the Southern Illinois Miners. (Photo courtesy of the Southern Illinois Miners)
CULLMAN - Former Cullman Bearcats great Ben Moore (2011) is heading out west. Moore got the...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers honored
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer for 10 years of service with the Cullman Police Department. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening,...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point eliminates East Limestone 65-46 to advance to Northwest Regional
Miriam Oldacre (10) racked up 31 points, eight rebounds and five steals in West Point's sub-regional win over East Limestone Monday night. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - Monday night started sub-regional play for girls’ squads across the state and several of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos advance to Northwest Regional with 44-43 win over Carbon Hill; sub-regionals wrap-up
Holly Pond celebrates after knocking off Carbon Hill 44-43 and advancing to the 2019 Northwest Regional. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – It was tough to tell who was going to pull out the win in this sub-regional matchup, but after going...
Jason Nunnelley named new director of Technology Village Cullman
Jason Nunnelley will take charge of Cullman’s Technology Village on Feb. 25. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council named Jason Nunnelly as the new director of Technology Village Cullman (TVC). A longtime Cullman resident, Nunnelley founded...
For Kids’ Sake dazzles with more than 80 performers
The youngest solo performer at this year’s Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show was 5-year-old Alexa Park, who performed her ballet to “Baby Beluga.” (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 2019 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show, hosted by the...
Obituary: Francis John Boyle
Funeral services for Francis John Boyle, age 64, of Decatur, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at First Baptist Church Decatur with Blake Kersey and Roger Jenkins officiating; interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Berlin.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson, 81, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 11, 2019 at Haleyville Healthcare surrounded by his family.
Mr. Thompson was born on July 4, 1937, in Verdulnville, West Virginia. Carl served in the United States Navy for 4 years during the Korean War,...
Obituary: Arrie Lee Vincent
Arrie Lee Vincent, 95, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Vincent was born on June 4, 1923. She believed in the Baptist faith, was a good wife, and a precious mother. Arrie was known as an...
Obituary: Miriam A. Kelley
Miriam A. Kelley passed away Feb. 11, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 2, 1927 to Daniel H. and Maudie Mae Collins Coggin.
She is preceded in death by her husband Talmadge Kelley.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at Moss...
Obituary: Annie Magolene Laney
Annie Magolene Laney, 96, of Vinemont, Alabama entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Laney was born on Dec. 7, 1922 in Morgan County, Alabama. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Visitation will be held...
