PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats blow past Trojans in area opener 72-43, Lady Bearcats fall to Muscle Shoals 71-53
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the first time of the new year, the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Muscle Shoals in a pair of area openers Tuesday night. The Lady Bearcats led the Lady Trojans early but couldn’t maintain their...
Obituary: Donald David Kimbrough, Sr.
Donald David Kimbrough, Sr., 79, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born September 22, 1942, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Joe Fuller and Willie Mae Tucker Kimbrough.
Don was a member of Union Hill 1st Congregational Methodist Church. He was an...
Obituary: George Henry “Sonny” Seckfort
George Henry "Sonny" Seckfort peacefully passed away December 25, 2021 with his family by his side.
George was born in Cullman, Alabama to William and Frieda (Mueller) Seckfort on December 24, 1938 and was the youngest of five children.
George was raised to have a strong...
Obituary: Rosalie Dolores Campbell
A funeral mass for Rosalie Dolores Campbell will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman. Fr. Patrick Egan will be officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:15 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery on Tuesday following...
Arrests and incidents reported January 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 4, 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
December 30
leaving scene of accident; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
‘We live in a very, very special place’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, an agency devoted to preventing child abuse, had a busy 2021. With its Court-Appointed Special Advocate program to look after the needs of children in the court system, and its well-known food pantry that fights abuse by...
Paused monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 disease available again
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of December 23, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had announced the temporary pause in allocations of some monoclonal antibodies and on Monday, Jan. 3, The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has received an advisory from the...
Cook Ministries offering many grief and recovery programs beginning in February 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cook Ministries is a Hanceville-based street ministry that was created by Karen Cook in 2016 after the death of her brother Johnny on November 8, 2015.
Karen has been a funeral director for the past 20 years, giving her extensive experience with...
Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Family Care Physician April Frater, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Frater completed her medical degree at University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts, West Indies. During her residency at the University of...
Holly Pond boasts clean financial audit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a clean financial audit report for the year 2020 (The 2021 audit will be conducted later this year). The audit, examining financial aspects of “governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits varsity matchups with Priceville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Monday for to host their first varsity matchups of the new year and the Warriors and Lady Warriors split their first matchups of 2022. The Lady Warriors handled Priceville 73-45, but the...
Obituary: Robert David Hay
Robert David Hay, 78, of Arley, entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on April 23, 1943 in Wayne, West Virginia. He loved to ice fish, worked with Boy Scouts, alongside his brother,...
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Baughman
Funeral service for Bobbie Jean Baughman, 85, of Cullman will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, with Bro. Jimmy Peyton and Bro. Steven Sutter officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the...
Obituary: Marlin Jack
Marlin Jack, age 90, of Tupelo, formerly of Bear Creek, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2021 at Diversicare of Tupelo.
He was born June 7, 1931 in Winston County to George and Minnie Jack. Marlin attended the First United Pentecostal Church in Verona Mississippi. He...
Obituary: Asa Hulette Reid
A graveside service with military details for Asa Hulette Reid will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. The cemetery is located at 3133 HWY 119, Montevallo, Alabama 35115.
Mr. Reid passed away on January 1, 2022 at...
Arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 27
trespassing; CR 148domestic violence; CR 1545illegal possession of prescription drugs; unlawful possession of controlled...
Obituary: Brody Charles Walker Massey
Brody Charles Walker Massey, 15, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home.
Brody was born on March 6, 2006 in Jasper, Alabama. He was a 9th grader at Winston County High School, where he played on the Jr....
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were married on Saturday.
Sandra Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Taylor is ill with the mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sinyard,...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins injunction against Biden attempts to mandate vaccines through Head Start program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Saturday that a federal court granted Alabama’s motion for an injunction against Biden’s order that seeks to require Head Start program employees and volunteers to vaccinate against COVID and children as young as two-years-old to wear face masks...
Obituary: Jack Lee Dixon
Jack Lee Dixon, 71, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday evening, December 31, 2021, at his home.
Jack was born on June 30, 1950 to Bill Dixon and Ruth Ellen Bowlin Dixon in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised by Ethel Pauline Bowlin and David...
Obituary: Christina Michelle Wasilewski Colvin
Christina Michelle Wasilewski Colvin, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born March 9, 1971 in Anderson, Indiana to Leon Louis Wasilewski and Margaret Loretta Hodges Wasilewski.
Christy was a loving wife, mother, Babchi, sister, aunt and friend....
Obituary: Regina “Jeanie” Rose Hays
Regina “Jeanie” Rose Hays, 67, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on December 30, 2021. Jeanie was born to Alton William and Rosemary Schaefer Sandlin on June 19, 1954, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Jeanie enjoyed quilting and was an active member of the Nimble Thimble...
SPORTS COLUMN: Looking back at some of the best games of 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. -- 2021 featured more than a handful of thrilling high school sports matchups that had us all on the edge of our seats. From walk-offs to overtime thrillers, here are the best games that I covered during the year 2021.
Jan. 15 -...
Wallace State’s 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K to take place Jan. 9-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be hosting their 2nd Annual mOTivAted Virtual 5K 2022 from Jan. 9 - 15.
An announcement from Wallace State OTA reads, “Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy? Did...
‘There are still lots of good folks out there’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope began in 2018 in Dodge City as a ministry to help single parents in need. Since then, it has grown into a full-time thrift store near the heart of Cullman, where families in need shop for free, and where...
Year-end review: The Cullman County Commission on Aging discuss the impact of Covid-19 protocol on Cullman County senior centers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging director Stephanie Lawson spoke about the many events of the past year since the senior centers were reopened in June. All centers in Cullman County celebrated opening their doors once more with a cook-out. Lawson...
Year End Reports – Flourishing in 2021: Flourish of Cullman expands staff, services
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman Inc. is a nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to live, work, play and enjoy life with as much independence as possible. The program offers life and career coaching, job placement assistance, structured play and social activities for...
Obituary: Sue Carol Hembree
A graveside service for Sue Carol Hembree, 74, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at Crossroads Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Monday prior to the service at Cullman Funeral Home. Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate...
Obituary: Julia Marie Freyre
Julia Marie Freyre, age 57, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Julia was born May 5, 1964 in Alabama to Janie Enis Davis and Carl Webster Davis Jr.
Julia is survived by her husband: Robert Freyre; her daughter: Rachel Freyre; her...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Henderson
Patricia Ann Henderson, age 67, of Hanceville, passed away Wednesday night, December 29, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1954 in Cullman, Alabama to Charles and Vera Vivian Hathcock Nash.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a...
Year-end reports: Victim Services achieves goal of increased local services in 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2021, Victim Services of Cullman Inc. celebrated its 30th year of service to victims of crime, especially domestic violence, in Cullman County. For Director Carol Horstman, it has been a year of goals achieved.
“This has been an exciting year of...
COVID in Alabama: precautions, information to help stay up to date from the desk of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary “new normal.” Alabamians have consistently stepped up to the plate over the course of this pandemic.
As our state moves forward, Gov. Ivey...
Cullman County Commission approves American Rescue Plan Act Funds for temporary premium pay program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening recognized Phyllis Little who is retiring after 26 years with the Cullman County EMA. Clemons said, “We appreciate your dedication to the citizens of Cullman County for 26 years, that’s amazing, so thank you.”...
Ring in 2022 with these Cullman-based events!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This weekend, 2021 will come to a close and Cullman is ready to see it out with a bang. With several events livening the city throughout New Year’s Eve, 2022 is sure to be ushered in in style.
Goat Island Brewing will...
Obituary: Harold Dean Jones, Sr.
A celebration of life service for Harold Dean Jones, Sr. of Cullman will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Vinemont. Reverend Johnny W. Jones will be officiating. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Danny Ray Boatright
Danny Ray Boatright, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 31, 1955, in Cullman, Alabama, to Marshall Clyde Boatright and Jo Anna Boatright.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: David...
Arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
December 27 – 29
Arons, Amy N.; 43
possession of drug paraphernalia-1st offense
Burks, Kenneth A.;...
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy to continue their LEAP Program in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy is holding a new six-week LEAP program beginning Thursday, January 6. The Leading Exceptionally Amazing People, or LEAP, program was created in partnership with the Cullman Therapeutic Recreation Program to provide a recreational outlet for children...
The Link of Cullman County recognized as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link has been selected as Birmingham Squadron’s Non-Profit of the Night. Birmingham Squadron is Birmingham’s new NBA G League team. The Squadron will take on the Iowa Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Sat. January 8. Tickets start at $20, and a...
Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to assist crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to support organizations that assist victims of crime across Alabama.
The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of sexual assault, elder abuse,...
Obituary: Donnie Lois Gardner
Funeral service for Donnie Lois Gardner, 80, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be at the Cullman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Ishmael “Bo” Herbert Chambers
Ishmael "Bo" Herbert Chambers, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Bo was born December 1, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama to Idus and Mattie Alldredge Chambers.
Bo was a truck driver and he had over 3 million miles driver without...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls short against Priceville in Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium to compete in their Christmas Tournament Championship Game Wednesday afternoon but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Priceville Bulldogs were the ones who left with this year’s trophy. The...
Seasonal depression–Being neighborly could be the difference
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although for most, the holidays bring many fun events and family time, for others, they can be reminders of loss and loneliness. The bat of seasonal depression often sweeps in when the days get shorter and the night appears earlier each...
Arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 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 28
harassment; person; Hwy. 157third-degree theft of property; Marvin’s;...
Cullman EMA welcomes Tim Sartin as new director
CULLMAN, Al. - With the start of a new year comes a new chapter for the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency. With director Phyllis Little stepping down, the EMA will ring in the New Year under the direction of Tim Sartin, who has been...
Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents to sign up for the new Cullman County Notification System. Director Tim Sartin says the system will function similar to...
Damaging winds and flooding possible in approaching weather system
CULLMAN, Ala. - All of north Alabama will see the threat of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday morning as a cold front moves into the area, and short-term conditions could set the stage for flooding this weekend.
Most models indicate a round of showers...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors down Falkville 59-55, advance to Christmas Tournament finals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- After defeating Hatton in the opening round of the West Point Christmas Tournament Monday night, the Warriors faced Falkville Tuesday night with a spot in the championship game on the line. In what was a very physical contest between both teams, the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Hanceville falls to Gardendale 80-69
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were home at Lane Horton Gymnasium to host Gardendale Tuesday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Rockets were the ones who left with the win. The Bulldogs went back and forth with Gardendale for four quarters,...
Obituary: Eugene “Shorty” Nail
Eugene “Shorty” Nail, 86, died on December 23, 2021 at his home in Hanceville, Alabama.
He was born at Hanceville, Alabama on July 12, 1935 to William F. and Darthula Nail – the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters.
Nail graduated from Hanceville High School and served...
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Keese
Memorial service for Evelyn Louise Keese, age 70, of Vinemont, will be announced at a later time.Mrs. Keese passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Cullman Regional. She was born October 11, 1951, Plant City, Florida, to Sam and Marie Provau.She was preceded...
Obituary: Jeffery “Jeff” Smith Davis
Jeffery "Jeff" Smith Davis, age 74, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jeffery was born September 5, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to David Jerry and Cornelia Wyvonnie Smith Davis.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Margie Ann...
Arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 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 23
second-degree theft of property; person; Mitchell Rd. NE;...
Cullman drive-in theater to return for a spring 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brandi and Seth Powell’s dream of owning a drive-in theater was finally realized this Christmas season. They had nine Christmas movies prepared to show throughout December. Though a couple of the showings were expectedly rained out, the rest of the season...
Cullman Christmas was quiet says local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office both agree this holiday season was a quieter one for crime and safety issues locally.
The biggest report of incidents was from the CCSO who stated there were five DUI’s over the holiday...
Arley community creates bank account for donations after restaurant fire
ARLEY, Ala. – Arley-based restaurant Talley O’s caught fire December 21 around 11:00 p.m. There were no employees in the building at the time and no one was injured. The storage area and the kitchen received the most damage. Arley Fire and Rescue and...
Local heritage group decorates Confederate graves
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Members of Cullman County’s Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization, Thomas Jefferson Denney Camp #1442, got together Saturday, Dec. 11 to decorate the graves of over 35 Confederate Soldiers. The group visited seven cemeteries in the area, placing wreaths and grave...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors rally in 2nd half to top Hatton 62-49, Holly Pond falls to Priceville 66-38
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off at West Point High School Monday afternoon and a pair of local teams are in the field for this year’s event. The Holly Pond Broncos faced off against Priceville in Monday’s opening...
Obituary: Bertha Lee Hall
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bertha Lee Hall, 94, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hall family.
Mrs. Hall passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born January 15, 1926 to Walter Henry and...
Obituary: Monika K. Fell
Monika K. Fell, age 81, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Fell was born on April 2, 1940 in Chemnitz, Germany. Monika loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from...
Obituary: Gary Rushing
Gary Rushing, age 70, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center, Florence.
He was born February 14, 1951.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where the service...
Arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 23
domestic violence; CR 1435receiving stolen property; CR 565assault; CR 616unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Fire at Colony Exxon, pedestrian killed in relation
COLONY, Ala. - Cullman County Hazmat and multiple fire departments responded to the Colony Exxon around 9:00 p.m. where a gas pump had caught fire and had reached a pickup truck.
According to Cullman County Hazmat Chief Jeremy Simmons, they secured the drains from hazardous...
Cullman Women Sing preparing for upcoming concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local choir group Cullman Women Sing will be performing their first concert since the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church.
Laura Doss, director of the choir, said in a statement,...
Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House listed in Top 7 Coolest Coffee Shops in Alabama
CULLMAN, Al. - In a recent blog post from Best Things Alabama, Berkeley Bob's Coffee House was listed as one of the “Top 7 Coolest Coffee Shops in Alabama.” The post (https://bestthingsal.com/coffee-shops-cafes/) describes the shop as "a relaxed atmosphere" and mentions that Berkeley Bob’s was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Midseason records and local milestones update
CULLMAN, Ala. -- We are almost two months into the 2021-2022 basketball season and a lot of local teams have gotten off to strong starts so far, while some teams are looking to shift momentum and bounce back in the second half of the...
Obituary: Evalene Hoskins Davis
Evalene Hoskins Davis, age 84, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Cullman Regional. She was born December 21, 1937, in Kentucky to Bass and Sarah Hoskins.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert "Bob" Davis; five brothers...
Obituary: William “Ben” Bennett Campbell
William "Ben" Bennett Campbell, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 24, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Maureen Campbell of Memphis.He was preceded in death by his parents.Ben was a loving...
Obituary: Gerald Roy Swafford
Memorial service for Gerald Roy Swafford, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman...
Obituary: Jesse James Jones
Memorial service for Jesse James Jones, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman...
Obituary: Deborah Riddle Cox
Deborah Riddle Cox, 66, of Houston, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Debbie was born on February 13, 1955 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was a very special person, who never met a stranger. She loved...
Obituary: Betty Jean Hackney
Funeral services for Betty Jean Hackney of Oneonta, AL will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29 at Garden City Church of God. Reverends Chuck Kennedy and Chuck Twilley will be officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening,...
Obituary: Sandra M. Sandlin Luna
A graveside service for Sandra M. Sandlin Luna, age 77, of Hanceville will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Johnny Benefield will officiate. Hanceville Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held at the funeral home...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1950
From the files of 1950:
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Edwards are announcing the birth of a little daughter.
Editor J.C. Norwood of The Cullman Tribune is suffering from a severe heart attack.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry White are the parents of a son, born last Thursday. He...
Year-end reports: ‘Laughter, love and the pure presence of the Lord’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet had a moving experience in 2021, literally. Relocating to a new and larger facility and becoming a full-time operation, the child and youth clothing ministry has expanded to keep up with growing needs.
“This past year has been a roller...
Pottery shop in Hartselle to offer Beginner Pottery Throwing Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Keramos, a pottery shop in Hartselle, will be offering a Beginner Pottery Throwing Class on each Friday of the month, starting Jan. 7 - January 28. Classes will last from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with the fee for this course...
Obituary: Harold Charles Ashley
Harold Charles Ashley, age 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Harold was born January 6, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to Charles Prater and Bessie Knop Ashley.
Harold worked for the Cullman County Road Department and also was the grounds supervisor...
Farm Kids Club learning all about baking bread for January event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Farm Kids Club is a North Alabama Agriplex program in which kids can learn vital agricultural and survival skills. The club recently learned to distinguish animal tracks and signs to tell which wildlife they may come across in the wild....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects varsity wins over Jasper
BREMEN, Ala. – The Eagles and Lady Eagles returned home to Jesse George Gymnasium to host a pair of varsity matchups against Jasper Thursday night and collected a couple of big wins just before the holidays. The Lady Eagles knocked off Jasper 43-37 and...
Obituary: Robert L. Carpenter
Funeral service for Robert L. Carpenter, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Tim Box, Rev. Chris Chambless and Rev. Randall Edmondson will officiate. Visitation will...
Obituary: Estelle T. Black
Funeral service for Estelle T. Black, 96, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Arkadelphia First Baptist Church with interment in Arkadelphia Cemetery, and Rev. Harce Swann officiating. The body will lie in state Tuesday at the church from...
Arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 20
domestic violence; CR 463criminal mischief; CR 1856theft of property; CR 1512unlawful breaking entering motor...
Two robbery suspects arrested in Dodge City
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two females following a 911 call reporting a robbery Wednesday night.
On December 22, at approximately 6:50 p.m., two females entered the Bugtussle Dollar General. Shortly after, the females held the clerk at gunpoint, took the money...
New Cullman drive-in theater debuts with classic Christmas films
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema is a new drive-in theater that opened in Cullman the first weekend in December. Brandi and Seth Powell, of Cullman, started the theater showing Christmas films at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Seth and Brandi began the theater with...
Godbee family fulfills father’s love of service through Mandate of Giving
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tom Godbee, age 57, of Arley, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on September 1, 1964, in Cullman, Alabama to Jack and Hazel Godbee. Tom experienced lung complications due to Covid that began just...
Dreher’s hosting Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch and New Year’s Eve Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant will be celebrating Christmas Eve with their new Christmas Eve Bubbly Brunch on Friday, Dec. 24. Tickets are $60 per person with a $25 deposit required (deposit goes towards the total ticket price). Tickets can be...
Obituary: Betty Ann Brown
Betty Ann Brown, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Betty was born July 29, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama.Betty is survived by her daughters: Teresa (Mark) White and Lisa (Ronnie) Wilson; her grandchildren: Valerie (Terry) Keller, Chris (Kelly) Speegle,...
Obituary: David Shannon Farley
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for David Shannon Farley, 66, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Farley passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at CRMC. He was born June 9, 1955 to Billy Joe and Mary Ellen Hall...
Arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 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 20
first-degree forgery; Cullman Discount Pharmacy; 2nd Ave. SW;...
Cullman Regional welcomes Family Care Physician John Morgan, MD to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to welcome board-certified family care physician John Morgan, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Morgan received his medical degree the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his residency at the Family...
Good Hope falls to Demopolis in Wallace State Christmas Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders were back in action at Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday afternoon as they took on the Demopolis Tigers in the Wallace State Christmas Classic. Good Hope looked to make it three straight wins against the Tigers, but Demopolis had other...
City leaders answer questions, dispel rumors regarding Terri Pines acquisition
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council recently announced that the city would be taking over the grounds at Terri Pines, including its golf course and swimming pool, amongst others. Shortly after announcing that the McGriff family was relinquishing the property to the City...
Two arrested on drug-related charges over the weekend following served warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a residence on County Road 463 on Friday, December 19, to serve Felony warrants to an individual believed to be at the residence.
Tony Lee Waldrop, 62, of Cullman was located at the residence.
While there,...
Helicon Volunteer Fire Department holds Ribbon Cutting for new ALS equipment
ARLEY, Ala. - The Helicon Volunteer Fire Department recently received grant funding for new Advanced Life Saving (ALS) equipment. Chief Neil Feist and Assistant Chief Greg Ackley applied for grants with the help of State Representative Tim Wadsworth and economic developer Dr. Nicole Jones....
Berlin Town Council: clerk will be full-time, road improvements sought
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening marked the next step in the growth of the municipality by bringing Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery on board full-time, starting Jan. 1, 2022. Montgomery will work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule during the market season, since...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take county matchups over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Good Hope for a pair of county matchups Tuesday night, but they were sent home with a pair of losses by the Raiders and Lady Raiders. Good Hope took the varsity...
Obituary: Louis Patrick Whatley
Louis Patrick Whatley was born December 17, 2021. Hours after coming into the world, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his parents: Patrick and Kathleen Whatley; sisters: Therese Rose Whatley, Zelie Marie Whatley and Lucy Maire Whatley; grandparents:...
Obituaries: Shirley Jeanette Eubanks
Funeral service for Shirley Jeanette Eubanks, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Dubberly officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 p.m. –...
Attorney General Steve Marshall files lawsuit to block Biden vaccine and mask mandates for Head Start employees and students
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the Biden administration’s Head Start mandate for program employees to vaccinate against COVID, and for pre-school pupils to wear face masks, or risk all federal funding.
Two of Alabama’s state agencies—the Alabama Department of...
