New date, location announced for Relay For Life of Cullman County; kick-off meeting Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Relay For Life of Cullman County announces the 2022 event will be held on a new date and location from previous years.
The local committee has set a date of Saturday, April 30, from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Depot Park...
Obituary: Charlotte Faye Bishop
The funeral Service for Charlotte Faye Bishop, 78, of Hanceville, will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The interment will be...
Obituary: John William Snyder
John William Snyder, 86, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home.
John was born on December 3, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia to Wayne and Merle Snyder.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m....
Obituary: John Charles Norman
Funeral service for John Charles Norman, age 81, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with David Estes and Shannon Caudle officiating, with interment in Cross Roads Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m....
Obituary: Kathryn Louise Howse
Kathryn Louise Howse, 91, of Addison, passed away January 9, 2022 at Folsom Center in Cullman, Alabama.
Louise was born October 18, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama. She would best be summarized by the passage found in Proverbs 31:10-31.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January...
Obituary: Eugene Tunney Fell
Eugene Tunney Fell, age 92, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Eugene was born December 18, 1929 in Crane Hill to Lee Roy and Desser Twilley Fell.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Geneva Waldrep, Geanetta Sharpton,...
Cullman mayor proclaims January 11, 2022, ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Day’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed January 11, 2022, “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” in the City of Cullman Monday, Jan. 10. On hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force members Cullman County Juvenile Probation Officer &...
Arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 6
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 777domestic violence; CR 590unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle;...
Obituary: Daniel Delane Foshee
Daniel Delane Foshee, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Daniel was born March 16, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama.
Daniel is survived by his daughters: Tabitha (John) Blankenship, Vickey Talley and Samantha Francis; grandchildren: Nicholas Handley, Windle Talley, Charla Talley,...
Obituary: Theresa Bernadette Tremblay
A funeral mass for Theresa Bernadette Tremblay, of Hanceville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12 at Christ the King Monastery. The rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the monastery prior to the mass. The burial will follow in the adjoining...
‘Great man, great heart, great friend.’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department (JCFD) announced the retirement of Chief Micah Netherton after 30 years of service to the community Tuesday, Jan. 4. The Tribune reached out to the JCFD after the announcement so the members could share their...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900
Mrs. Annie Mackentepe and son, after an extended trip to Cincinnati and other northern points, have returned home.
Nine cheeses, about $40 worth, were stolen from the depot last Monday night.
The J.H. Karter Company has just received a carload of Studebaker wagons, the best on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits county matchups against Fairview
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Fairview made the short trip over to Vinemont Saturday night to face off against the Lady Eagles and Eagles in a pair of county games. In the girls' game, a strong second half helped propel the Lady Aggies to a 62-40...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Vanzandt
Barbara Ann Vanzandt, age 72, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Barbara was born April 28, 1949 in Hanceville Alabama to Dewey Lee and Dorothy Alene Quick Swann.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Melvin Swann and Joe...
Obituary: Frank Randolph Burdick
Frank Randolph Burdick, 83, died January 6, 2022 at Falkville Health Care Center in Falkville, Alabama.
Born May 30, 1938 at Jasper, Alabama, he was preceded in death by his parents: Isadore Benjamin Burdick and Ann Elizabeth Melson Burdick.
Frank graduated from Winston County High School,...
Obituary: Christine Wynell Meador
Christine Wynell Meador, age 84, of Jasper, formerly of Houston, AL, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home.
Christine was born on July 6, 1937 in Houston, Alabama. Christine served the Lord her whole life and she was an inspiration and a...
Obituary: Bobby “Baby Doll” Darnell
Bobby “Baby Doll” Darnell, age 79 of Addison, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation in Tuscaloosa.
He was born September 18, 1942 to Tom and Ezella Darnell.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00...
Obituary: Geneva Elvira McBrayer
A graveside service for Geneva Elvira McBrayer, 85, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Crossroads Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Blackwood will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McBrayer family.
Mrs. McBrayer passed from this life January 8,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats fall in area matchups at Hartselle
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the quick trip North to face Hartselle Saturday night but unfortunately for the traveling black and gold crowd, the Tigers and Lady Tigers were able to collect a pair of wins over both Cullman squads. The short-handed...
Story Update: Suspect apprehended in Cullman County high speed chase
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The suspect involved in a multiple county car chase and manhunt was apprehended following the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies on Thursday, January 6.
The suspect, Joseph Wise, 29, of Huntsville, was taken into custody without further incident once apprehended.
The...
Holly Pond High School welcomes new Assistant Principal, Adam Edmondson
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School announced the hiring of new Assistant Principal Adam Edmondson Thursday, Jan. 6. Edmondson is a Holly Pond graduate and has been a long-standing community member of Holly Pond.
“I am humbled and beyond excited to introduce myself...
Forever a part of the fabric of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wednesday was a tough day for those closely associated with the Cullman City Council, but more importantly those who knew Coach Andy Page.
Cullman mayor Woody Jacobs shared his thoughts on Coach Page as a “genuine man” who was fair.
“Coach was a...
The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel adds extended business hours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel opened its doors in October of 2021. The eatery was previously open for breakfast and lunch from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and they have recently expanded their hours to include dinner,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps area matchups with Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a pair of big area showdowns against Falkville Friday night and both Eagles squads earned hard-fought wins. The Lady Eagles rallied from an early deficit to top Falkville 50-46 and the Eagles outscored the Blue Devils 11-6 in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs fend off Raider rally to earn 66-60 win, Lady Raiders rout Hanceville 69-20
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip over to Good Hope High School Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the two local squads split the area battles. The second-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders dominated Hanceville and collected...
Obituary: Arville Odean Thompson
Funeral service for Arville Odean Thompson, 88, of Vinemont, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Reverend Steve Rodgers will...
Obituary: Betty Mae Drake
Graveside service for Betty Mae Drake, age 89, of Vinemont, will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Flint Creek Cemetery with Alton Bailey officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nina Lorene Godsey Gray
Nina Lorene Godsey Gray, of Double Springs, formerly of Adamsville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 92 at Hendrix Health Care in Double Springs, Alabama.
Lorene was born on August 15, 1929 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on...
Obituary: Andrew Jackson Page
Andrew Jackson Page, “Coach” Andy Page, 81, of Cullman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Andy is survived by his wife Liz of 57 years; son: Jay; granddaughters: Mary Claire and Anna Page; daughter: Suzy Drasheff (Don) and a...
Obituary: Billy Leon White
Billy Leon White, age 93, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Billy was born July 29, 1928 in Cullman, Alabama to L.R. and Sophia Adams White.
Leon is preceded in death by wife: Vena Mae Sharp White; son: Ronny White; infant...
Arrests and incidents reported January 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 7, 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
January 5
fourth-degree theft of property; Shoe Show; Marktplatz Ctr....
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 8, beginning at 8:00 a.m. It’s the first of three tournaments scheduled on campus this semester.
The VEX...
Goat Island Brewery shares several upcoming events on the books for the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has kicked off the year with a bang, as the bookings for January 2022 are already piling up. Offerings such as Trivia Night, live music and food trucks will present a variety and entertainment for locals and visitors...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 117 athletes named to ACCC Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 117 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Wallace State student-athletes earning recognition are as follows:
Baseball: Owen Arndt, Ben Arnett,...
North Alabama Agriplex offering new educational program Living Landscapes for Wildlife in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will be hosting the Living Landscapes Landscaping for Wildlife from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. The North Alabama Agriplex promotes agriculture education and heritage by offering educational programs, Touring Farms for Kids and public...
Cullman County Master Gardeners share 2022 initiative for feeding birds during the winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Master Gardeners are educators trained by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. During their last meeting, they discussed taking an initiative to feed birds in the winter to help them stay healthy during their migration. On December 9, the group...
Obituary: Donald Hugh Black
Graveside service for Donald Hugh Black, age 48, of Cullman, will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Flint Creek Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.Mr. Black passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 16, 1973, to Roger Black...
Obituary: Danny Louis Russell
Funeral service for Danny Louis Russell, age 64, of Bremen, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage...
Suspected high speed chase ends with one in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - A reported high speed chase ends at Exit 304, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
A statement from the CCSO stated, “Blount County began the pursuit and we assisted once they were in Cullman County. There is one in custody now....
Arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 3
theft of property; Wesley Ave. Nunlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 Wunlawful possession...
ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state of Alabama. The interactive map is available at https://broadband.alabama.gov.
ADECA also released the Alabama Connectivity Plan which uses mapping data to...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 5, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 37 COVID positive patients, two of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Members of Restoring Women Outreach remember former warden and addiction recovery advocate Brian Buegler after his passing Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brian Buegler, warden at the Cullman County Detention Center for 27 years, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 71. Buegler focused greatly on addiction recovery during his career. He saw the implementation of several programs designed to...
Congressman Robert Aderholt files paperwork to seek re-election
HALEYVILLE, Ala. –Congressman Robert Aderholt, Republican from Haleyville, on Tuesday filed paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party to seek re-election to Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
Congressman Aderholt spoke on the prospect of reelection, especially amidst a global pandemic, saying, “I was honored to turn in...
Obituary: Vidalina Vasquez
Funeral services for Vidalina Vasquez of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., January 9 at Mt. Joy Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at Bethesda Cemetery. Reverend Charlie Pierce will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8...
Obituary: Brian Joseph Buegler
Brian Joseph Buegler, age 71, died peacefully at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born June 18, 1950, in Long Branch, New Jersey, the son of Eileen Lawlor Buegler and Joseph Alexander Buegler.
Brian began his life in Cullman...
Obituary: Martha Marcell Eddy
Martha Marcell Eddy, 89, of Logan, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing Home in Jasper.
Marcell was born on March 27, 1932 in Cullman to Vester and Ida Mae Leathers. She was known for her humble disposition and nurturing spirit....
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. The student or staff member may return on day six if the...
Arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
January 4
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; personfourth-degree theft of...
Governor Kay Ivey qualifies for Gubernatorial race to seek reelection
Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for Governor.
Ivey Campaign Manager William Califf said that due to the tremendous success of Governor Ivey’s first term, she has strong...
Start off the new year this January with a visit to ‘Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration on select evenings, on January 6 – 9 and January 12 – 17, 2022.
The event will run each evening from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with entry closing at...
Local band ‘Don’t Think Twice’ to play show at Cullman venue/restaurant Valley Tavern and Grille this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local band “Don’t Think Twice” will be appearing at Valley Tavern and Grille Friday, Jan. 21. Valley Tavern and Grille is a restaurant attached to the Cullman Bowling Alley and has been renovated in more recent years to allow a fun...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders down Fairview 37-32, Aggies topple Good Hope 64-59
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night but only one squad was able to return home with a win. The Lady Raiders and Lady Aggies were tied going into the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn wins at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium to take on area foe Cold Springs Tuesday night and both Bulldogs teams left with wins. The girls continued their strong season by defeating the young Lady Eagles 58-40 and the Addison men took home the...
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: 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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
