Obituary: Michael Wayne Corley
Michael Wayne Corley, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born February 28, 1961, in Alberta, Canada, to Joe and Roemayne Corley.He was preceded in death by his sister: Lisa Corley.Survivors include his daughters: Ashley...
Obituary: Charlsie Flora “Boots” Pike Hill (Updated)
Funeral service for Charlsie Flora "Boots" Pike Hill, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Patrick Morton and Ralph McGowan officiating, and interment in First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Lee W. O’Mary
Lee W. O’Mary, a resident of Pace, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 96.
He was born November 11, 1925 in Eldridge, Alabama to David and Etta O’Mary. He was a graduate of Winston County High School and Alabama Polytechnic...
Obituary: Tina Marie Gravitt
Tina Marie Gravitt, age 59, of Double Springs, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born on June 19, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana. Tina cut hair for many years. She loved collecting rocks, loved life and...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Shoemaker
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Shoemaker, 86, of Cullman will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The rosary will follow...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 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
March 24
leaving scene of accident; person; 2nd Ave. SW...
PREP BASEBALL: No. 6 Cullman splits doubleheader with Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-4 win at Madison Academy Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Wednesday morning for a doubleheader with the Thompson Warriors. Easton Peed guided the ‘Cats to a 3-1 win in game one, pitching a...
Attorney General Steve Marshall files suit to end Biden’s public-travel mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its imposition of an illegal mask mandate for public travel despite court rulings that it is violating the law.
“Since the COVID-19 pandemic began,...
Absentee voting period for May 24 Primary Election begins Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election begins on March 30, 2022. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May 17, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.May 19, 2022: The last day that...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 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
March 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
Juvenile subject caught following 29 vandalism incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a rash of vandalism incidents stretching across the city, the Cullman Police Department announced Tuesday they have a suspect in custody.
Over the past few weeks an unknown juvenile male had been vandalizing Cullman City Parks and other businesses with approximately...
The Link celebrating Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with special event April 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will be hosting a Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention event on Friday, April 1 to kick off Child Abuse Awareness month. The community is invited to attend the event at the Link office (708 9th St...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women in Power recognition
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in the Tennessee Valley. In their post the TVPPA stated, “Here in the Valley, the ranks of female general managers have...
Local delegates discuss gas tax suspension pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local delegates Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison and Sen. Garlan Gudger were recently asked about pros and cons that would come from suspending the states 23 cent gas tax while war rages in Ukraine and inflation continuing.
Each were asked the...
Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was Ordinance No. 005-2022 which passed an increase in sewer rates for Good Hope residents.
Section one of Ordinance No. 005-2022 reads,
“Section one...
Cullman City Council approves raise for certain police officers, amends water billing regulations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to give the Cullman Police Department’s Field Training Officers a 75 cent per hour raise, and a $1 per hour raise to the FTO supervisor. Up to seven officers will be allowed to...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and supervision according to the CPD.
Sergeant Joey Duncan said the new officer (rookie) will develop the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Meek
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles returned home Monday night to host a varsity doubleheader against Meek and they were able to defend their home territory and collect a pair of wins over the Tigers. Vinemont edged Meek in game one 9-8 after withstanding...
Obituary: Conrad H. Ellard
Conrad H. Ellard, 90, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born August 1, 1931, in Cullman County, Alabama, to William Alexander and Ester Mae Gorham Ellard.
Mr. Ellard was a member of Walter Baptist Church. Conrad served honorably in...
Obituary: Edna Yvonne Reid
Edna Yvonne Reid, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday morning, March 28, 2022. She was 95 years old. Ms. Reid was born to James Henry and Rena Bell Burgess Reid on December 21, 1926, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Ms. Reid was a member...
Obituary: Robert Earl Hilyer
Robert Earl Hilyer, 50, of Hanceville was born April 4, 1971 and passed from this life March 28, 2022 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Luda Mae Taylor
Funeral service for Luda Mae Taylor, age 74, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randy Sellers officiating, with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m....
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 1 Softball sweeps Southern Union, baseball wins series v. Bison, Tennis teams notch conference wins
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s top-ranked softball team swept a four-game conference series against Southern Union over the weekend.
The Lions (33-1, 12-0 Alabama Community College Conference) registered wins of 10-1 and 21-4 in the opening games in Wadley and prevailed 6-0 and 2-0 at...
Arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 24
possession of controlled substance; CR 1082interference with domestic violence emergency call; CR 1814menacing; Hwy....
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County School System to find out how prices are affecting daily pick-ups and drop-offs.
Transportation Director Jeff...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman County Museum has much in store for visitors.
Museum Director Drew Green helped kick start the program locally when he joined...
Gov. Ivey signs constitutional carry bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022.
All law-abiding citizens will soon be able to exercise the right to carry a gun without a permit.
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny...
Obituary: Judy Ann Randolph
Funeral service for Judy Ann Randolph, 74, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Concord Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Ireta Dale Pirkle
Ireta Dale Pirkle, age 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born March 31, 1949, in Winston County, AL to Raymond and Dolly White. She grew up in the Upshaw Community north of Addison, AL. She attended Addison...
CDC offers new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator for the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have declined greatly in Alabama. However, it is unknown if the BA.2 subvariant or other emerging variants may escape the immune's systems response from either a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine-induced protection. If so, mitigation...
Alabama’s February unemployment rate is 3.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced on Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 3.0%, down from January’s rate of 3.1%, and below February 2021’s rate of 3.8%. February’s rate represents 68,703 unemployed persons, compared to...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and his band played at the Canteen dance on Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Self celebrated their Golden Anniversary on August...
Jordan Lee cruises in knockout round at REDCREST 2022 on Grand Lake
TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2022) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, caught 11 scorable bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces to win the Knockout Round (Group B) on Day 4 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2022 presented by Costa Sunglasses,...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary claim county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Archery Championships were held at Fairview High School over the weekend and Vinemont High School, Vinemont Middle School and East Elementary took home this year’s county titles. EES edged Vinemont Elementary with a score of 3092, Vinemont...
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at Garden City Mountain, participating in the initiative spearheaded by the Alabama Community College System--one of its Community Matters activities--and Alabama...
Hulsey arrested for outstanding child abuse/torture warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed from a 2021 child abuse incident.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s office confirmed the 21-year-old Vinemont man was charged with two counts...
Sacred Heart Church of Cullman participates in worldwide consecration of Russian and Ukraine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made the announcement on Facebook Thursday evening, saying, “As many of you know, the visionaries of Our Lady of Medjugorje have...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper discusses possibility of retirement; confirms he has not filed proper paperwork to retire
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31, 2022. The Tribune reached out to Chief Culpepper regarding the chatter running through back channels.
“I don’t want to be painted...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats sweep Friday triple header
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Varsity Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play a triple header Friday and the Bearcats returned home with three wins. The varsity girls defeated Hillcrest High School 5-4. After winning No. 1 doubles, No. 3 doubles and...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split senior night doubleheader with Buckhorn
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize this year’s senior class. A late score in the sixth...
Obituary: Joseph Alvin Byrd
Funeral service for Joseph Alvin Byrd, 84, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Kathleen Louise Tanner
Funeral service for Kathleen Louise Tanner, age 72, of Eva, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Michael Tanner and Russell Smith officiating, with interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 10-2 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road to take on Hanceville Friday night and they returned home with a 10-2 win over their county foes. The Warriors plated three runs in the first to take an early lead and tacked on...
Wallace State Singers to present ‘Dazzle Me, Disney!’ April 7-9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Singers are ready to shine in an upcoming production of “Dazzle Me, Disney!” The Singers will present the showcase Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
“The Wallace State Singers are thrilled to...
Arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 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
March 23
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd Ave....
Cullman County Schools and the Cullman Electric Cooperative partner to offer power lineman/fiber optic training program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is partnering with the Cullman Electric Cooperative to add a Power Lineman/Fiber Optic Training Program to CATA beginning in the fall of 2022. The program will be open to current high school juniors and...
Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the completion of the process to transfer the American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for broadband expansion to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
A memorandum of understanding designates ADECA as the state...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope falls to Cordova at home; Warriors, Lady Warriors pick up road wins
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats of the Lady Blue Devils. After a couple scoreless innings, Cordova plated four runs in the third and fourth innings...
PREP SOCCER: West Point shuts out East Lawrence 3-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game to the win column with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.
West Point took a 1-0 lead 15 minutes into the...
Obituary: Robert William Cowman
Robert William Cowman, age 85, of Hartselle, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Robert was born March 27, 1936 in Vidalia, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife: Charlotte Arnett Cowman of Hartselle; daughter: Margaret E. “Beth” Parker of Huntsville; son: William R....
Obituary: Freda Joyce Marchman
On March 23, 2022, Freda Joyce Marchman left this earthly home for her heavenly home. She was born May 28, 1937 to Walter and Florence Persall of Cullman, Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years: Felix Marchman; son:...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Fairview on the road 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After heavy rain shut things down earlier this week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the field Thursday night, and they picked up a 7-3 road win over Fairview. Emma Black got the start for the Lady Eagles, and...
District upgrades totaling $15.4 million to begin soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at a March 24 special called meeting, approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects.
The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that have been saved...
County School Board approves bond for capital improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects. The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Spossession of marijuana; possession...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: Linking teens to facts that Shatter the Myths® about drugs and drug use
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is celebrating and supporting the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The weeklong observance,...
Wallace State volunteers clean up illegal dump site in garden city
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A group of volunteers from Wallace State Community College recently cleaned up an illegal dump site in Garden City during the People Against a Littered State (PALS) countywide Spring Clean-up last Saturday. The group filled up over 100 bags with...
Links for Literacy Golf Tournament to take place Monday, April 11 at Terri Pines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has begun registration for sponsorships and teams for the annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament April 11 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The tournament is a 4-man shamble. There will be two tee times: one...
Cullman area wages not keeping up with inflation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022 while inflation has risen about 8%. Athens State University Economics Professor Jeff Johnson described the process of tracking inflation, “The...
New changes making a big splash at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Breaking ground in the fall of 2021 with opening slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022, Nathan Anderson, Director Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism, is excited for residents to see all the new improvements and additions at the Cullman Wellness and...
Obituary: Bobby Douglas Gaines
Bobby Douglas Gaines, age 52, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital . Doug was born July 4, 1969 in Birmingham, AL.
Doug was well known for his involvement and coaching in the Cullman Bearcats youth program. He...
Obituary: Bennett Wilmore McNutt
Bennett Wilmore McNutt, 82, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Helen Keller Hospital.
Wilmore was born on March 8, 1940 in Russellville, Alabama. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church #2 in Haleyville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
CHS Principal Kim Hall announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year this spring.
Hall is a lifelong resident of...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 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
March 22
March 23
Arrests
March 22
Drinkard, Jim A.; 49
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Easterwood signs with Lyon College
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Just a couple weeks after one Raider standout signed to continue their athletic career at Millsaps, D.E. Ryan Gymnasium was full once again Wednesday afternoon to see another Good Hope Raider take their own step to the next level. Andrew...
Throwback Outdoor Cinema offering weekend features this month for spring break
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman-based Throwback Outdoor Cinema is returning with some spring throwback films for the next two weekends at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The pop-up drive-in cinema was brought to Cullman by Seth and Brandi Powell last year. They will be able to...
Online job ads in January up 40% from last year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of January 2022, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 84,068, up 40% from January 2021. The monthly total of online job...
Obituary: James Lee Wiggins
James Lee Wiggins, age 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. James was born December 24, 1952.
A celebration of life visitation for James will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Obituary: Lillian Frances Tidwell
Lillian Frances Tidwell, 82, of Nauvoo, entered into rest on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Lillian was born on June 3, 1939 in Jasper, Alabama. She was a long-time member of Ashbank Freewill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family. ...
Obituary: Natalie Colton (Teeling) Simmons
Natalie Colton (Teeling) Simmons, age 43, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Natalie was born September 9, 1978 in Harvey, IL. to Noel Colton and Catherine Dobrykewych Teeling.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Thomas...
Wallace State Community College, UNA sign Learning Agreement
FLORENCE, Ala. – Officials with the University of North Alabama and Wallace State Community College, in Hanceville, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will benefit all Wallace State students seeking to earn their bachelor’s degree at UNA, in addition to Wallace State...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 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
March 21
third-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Park & Rec; Cleveland...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty verdict of John Michael Cosper, Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced on Tuesday that John Michael Cosper, Jr. was found guilty of two counts of aggravated stalking 2nd degree and one count of violation of protection from abuse order after a two-day jury trial in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ White signs with Millsaps
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium was packed with friends, family, coaches and teammates Tuesday to help another Eagles standout celebrate the next step in their athletic career. Zeke White officially signed his national letter of intent to play for...
Annual 100 Alabama Miles Challenge 2022 begins March 26 statewide, free digital service can track miles automatically
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a free statewide public program designed to inspire...
CCCDD receives donation from Pilot Club for ‘Brain Awareness Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year in March, the Cullman Pilot Club holds the Brain Awareness Week event with the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. This year on St. Patrick’s Day, the Pilot Club granted a...
Berlin gears up for farmers’ market, expands town limits
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday talked about big plans for the opening day of its farmers’ market, coming up on May 21, 2022. According to Mayor Patrick Bates:
Lifesouth will be on hand for a blood drive.The North Alabama Regional Council...
Hanceville City Council grants alcohol license for Bull Bash event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Monday evening granted a special event alcohol license for the Bull Bash event on June 11 at C. W. Day Park hosted by the City of Hanceville and the Early Bird Cattle Company. Alcohol will only...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont defeats Fairview on the road 11-4, Aggies fall to Brewer in final frame 4-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Monday night and the Lady Eagles pulled ahead early to secure an 11-4 win. Nearby at the baseball field, the Aggies took on Brewer in their area opener and...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Varnell Henry
Mary Ruth Varnell Henry, age 83, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born in Long Island, Alabama on December 17, 1938.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband: Billy Joe Henry and mother: Alma Varnell.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: James H. Jacobs
A celebration of life service for James H. Jacobs, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Leigh-Ann Stewart will...
Obituary: Eris Catherine Jones
Eris Catherine Jones, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Eris was born January 26, 1927.
A celebration of life visitation for Eris will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home...
PREP BASEBALL: Arab downs West Point on the road 12-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – Arab traveled to West Point for a matchup against the Warriors and after building a big lead in the first two innings, the Knights pulled away to collect a 12-3 win.
Arab took a 2-0 lead in the top of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 7 West Point tops Falkville at home 8-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Falkville at Mike Brown Field Monday night and thanks to a couple long balls in the first inning and a 4-run fifth inning, No. 7 West Point improved to 13-3 on the year with an 8-2...
Arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 17
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 305 MMpossession of marijuana;...
Multiple arrests made after various traffic stops last week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies stayed busy this week with multiple drug-related arrests and seeking out warrants.
On March 14, CCSO deputies made contact with Jason Tyler Crawford, 33, of Vinemont (Pictured above) at a West Point business. Crawford had multiple warrants...
Weed management for spring forages
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed specialist, said management of spring forages and weed control is an important task that most farmers undertake...
Obituary: James David Wilson
Funeral service for James David Wilson, age 76, of Baileyton, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23,...
Obituary: Geneva Elizabeth Brock Barnett
Graveside service for Geneva Elizabeth Brock Barnett, age 95, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. March 28, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Cemetery with BJ Shelton officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mrs. Barnett passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Gambrill, Good Hope’s Maddox earn 1st Team All-State honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) officially released this year’s All-State teams Sunday morning, and the list was crowded with local standouts. Leading the pack were Cullman’ Tucker Gambrill and Good Hope’s Ivey Maddox who each earned first team honors in...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects wins at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s varsity tennis teams made the trip to Florence Saturday to compete at the Wilson Warrior Tournament and they both returned home with wins. The Cullman High School Varsity Boys Tennis Team finished with a total of 45 team...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Stuedeman named 6A Coach of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats collected a lot of hardware throughout this past season on the hardwood, but they aren’t quite done yet. The latest prize to make its way to Cullman this year belongs to Head Coach Stu Stuedeman, who after his first...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton Wilhite was injured severely...
Obituary: Jennifer Mims
Jennifer Mims, 74, of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Jennifer was born on April 27, 1947 in Double Springs, Alabama.
She is survived by her daughter: Cindy Millwood and her husband Arlen; son: Tim Mims; grandson: Byron Mims;...
Obituary: Kenneth Autry Winsted
Kenneth Autry Winsted, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield.
Mr. Winsted was born on February 20, 1937 in Russellville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at...
Obituary: Henderson Monroe Minshew
Graveside service for Henderson Monroe Minshew, age 84, of Madison, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Larson O’Neal Howse
Funeral service for Larson O'Neal Howse, age 29, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Stone Bridge Farms; with interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022,...
Expect lane closures for I-65N repairs; expected March 21-30
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near Exit 318 (Lacon) during the next two weeks to repair the bridges at Indian Creek in northern Cullman County and Flint Creek...
Obituary: Clytee Baccus
Clytee Baccus, age 92, of Haleyville passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Diversicare of Winfield.
She was born July 12, 1929 to the late Willie Murphy and Pearl Sutherland.
Visitation will be Monday, March 21, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Faye Hamrick Mann Graham
Faye Hamrick Mann Graham, age 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Faye was born July 8, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama to John David and Clara L. Blackwell Hamrick.
She is preceded in death by husbands: Jack Mann and Alfred Graham;...
