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: 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...
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...
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...
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. –...
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:...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down Demopolis 54-33; improve to 12-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the floor at Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday afternoon to compete in this year’s Wallace State Christmas Classic and their first foe was the Demopolis Tigers. The ‘Cats were relentless on the defensive end of the floor and...
West Point Council approves one-time pay adjustment for town clerk and Parks director
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council had only a couple of items on their agenda for their Monday night meeting. The council discussed the success of the town community meal that took place Saturday, December 11 at West Point Baptist Church....
Arrests and incidents reported December 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 21, 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 19
first-degree theft of property; person; Hwy. 157; tools;...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps varsity matchups with Vinemont
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point hosted Vinemont in a pair of county games Monday night and both Warriors teams were able to pick up wins over the Eagles. The Lady Warriors rolled past the Lady Eagles 77-53 while the Warriors held off a...
Obituary: Karen Leigh Jochum
Mrs. Jochum was born on February 18, 1964 in Hampton, Virginia to James and Bonnie (Odell) Ray. She died at the age of 57 at her residence in Hanceville, Alabama on December 9, 2021.
Survivors include her children: Nicholas Jochum of Simpson, NC, Meagan Jochum...
Obituary: Ricky D. Lancaster
Ricky D. Lancaster, 65, of Addison, passed away December 19, 2021 at his residence.
He was born July 6, 1956 in Cullman, Alabama.
Ricky is survived by his wife: Shelley Louise Lancaster; daughters: Misty Lancaster, Christy Lancaster, Kayla Hall and her husband Cody and Morgan Burns...
Arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 16
assault; CR 160domestic violence; CR 700domestic violence; CR 831unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession...
The City of Cullman celebrates German roots with Christkindlmarkt Dec. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman hosted its first German-themed Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) on Friday, sponsored by the Town of Cullman. The German theme is an homage to Cullman’s German heritage, much like the Weihnachtspyramide, which has been assembled and displayed next to the Cullman County...
‘It’s given me a lot of joy’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman native Taylor LeShea Allen started her business Crew Collective Co. in October 2021 after the loss of her baby boy Crew, who was born with chromosomal disease Trisomy 18.
Allen began her woodworking business as an outlet for her grief. The...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1920 and 1936:
From the files of 1920:
Apple pickers are busy now in the Mellon Orchards near Anniston. Three thousand trees on 35 acres are expected to produce 24 bushels on average to each tree.
Mr. Thomas J. Culpepper died at his home, three miles west of Cullman,...
Obituary: Lucille Shamblee
Funeral services for Lucille Shamblee, 85, of Cullman, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Zion Grove Cemetery. Pastor Mary Sue officiating. Visitation will be Monday, December 20, 2021 beginning at 5:00...
Obituary: Charles Lynn Hulsey
Charles Lynn Hulsey, age 76, of Tuscaloosa passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Northport Medical Center.
Services will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL with Tony Smithson officiating, with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home &...
Obituary: William Bryce Ratliff (Updated)
William Bryce Ratliff, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Bryce was born September 14, 1941 in Blountsville, Alabama.Bryce is survived by his daughter: Adrienne Ratliff (John) Hardie; his son: Phillip Warren (Abby) Ratliff; his grandchildren: John T. Hardie,...
Obituary: James Albert Owens
Funeral service for James Albert Owens, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Larry Duke and Phillip Robinson officiating, with burial at Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m....
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview Aggies, Lady Aggies win county tournament titles
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of championship games at Vinemont High School Saturday afternoon and Fairview went home with a pair of county titles. The Lady Aggies downed Cold Springs 36-32 to win their...
Over 800 seniors pack out Stonebridge Farms for annual Christmas party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Senior Center held its Christmas party at Stonebridge Farms Friday for the first time in two years. The performing band was “Behind the Times.” The room was packed with over 800 seniors and community officials. The Stonebridge staff...
Devil Dawgs and Daystar Church bring 500 meals to Mayfield, Kentucky
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Devil Dawgs Concessions Inc. partnered with Daystar Church of Good Hope to bring 500 meals to tornado victims in Mayfield, Kentucky. Devil Dawgs is a veteran owned, self-contained mobile food service which serves high quality concession food like hot dogs,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies earn county wins at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – The Aggies and Lady Aggies of Fairview made the trip to Bremen for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs Friday night and the purple and gold returned home with a pair of wins. The Lady Aggies rallied to win...
Obituary: Lois Mae Smith Overton
Lois Mae Smith Overton of Double Springs, formerly of Jasper, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the age of 91. She passed away at Hendrix Health Care in Double Springs, Alabama.
Lois was born on March 3, 1930 in...
Obituary: Eugene Howell
Funeral service for Eugene Howell, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Donna Irene Unterseher
A memorial service for Donna Irene Unterseher, 63, of Holly Pond will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cullman, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Bussman...
Obituary: Sarah Madgie “Madge” Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Sarah Madgie “Madge” Kretzschmar of Hanceville, Alabama were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service at 12:00 p.m.
Mrs. Kretzschmar is...
Arrests and incidents reported December 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 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 15
third-degree theft of property; person; debit cardidentity theft;...
Dental Arts wins Cullman Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce presented this month’s Small Business of the Month Award to Dental Arts.
Dental Arts has sponsored events held by the Chamber and they provide services to customers who may not be given treatment in a larger city....
West Elementary students help spread love of reading with donation to the Imagination Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary’s sixth graders on Thursday presented a donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County. Vice President of the Friends, Oakleigh Calahan, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.
In the spirit of giving, the students raised...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s basketball maintains 10-1 record heading into break, Lady Lions have 3 December games remaining
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team has wrapped up its December portion of the schedule and is off until Jan. 4, while the Lady Lions have three more games remaining before the new year.
Wallace State’s men maintain a 10-1 record this season with a...
Obituary: Donnie Ray Moore
Funeral services Donnie Ray Moore of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Laodicea Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Hanceville Funeral Home prior to the service, beginning at...
Obituary: Linda (Nanny) Elrod
Linda (Nanny) Elrod, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Linda was born November 22, 1951 in Cullman Alabama to James and Dorothy Burns Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Obie Elrod; sisters: Janie Powers and...
Obituary: Rev. Gregory William Story
Rev. Gregory William Story, age 63, of Cullman, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
Rev. Story was the district superintendent of the North Alabama District of the Church of the Nazarene. Previously, he had pastored for the Church of the Nazarene in East Gadsden, AL., Cullman,...
Obituary: Norma Jean Shaw
Norma Jean Shaw, 65, of Arley, passed away December 15, 2021 at her residence.
She was born April 24, 1956 in Macon, Georgia. Norma loved gardening and gifting plants to friends and family.
Norma is survived by her husband: Robert Shaw; sisters: Cindy Burdeshaw Loyd, Paula...
Obituary: Thomas Eugene Davenport
Thomas Eugene Davenport, age 64, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1957 to William and Chelsa E. Davenport.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his daughter: Audra (Craig)...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors best Lawrence County 66-47 in area opener
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night to open area play against Lawrence County and collected their first area win of the season. West Point led the Lady Red Devils by just 12 at...
New principal named at Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Janet Turner to be the new principal of Holly Pond High School. Dr. Turner has worked in education for 24 years and specializes in data, school reform...
Cullman Electric Co-op HUG program assists neighbors in need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Home Utility Gift (HUG) allows participants to help other’s by paying their Cullman EC bill. The HUG program was started in the 2007 holiday season, but HUG payments became popular year-round as a method to assist others who...
Vinemont writer Hallie Christensen now a published author
VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont native’s middle-grade novel was recently published through Sweetwater Books. Her book, “Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy,” released Oct. 12, is available for purchase now on Amazon.
Hallie Christensen grew up in Cullman County surrounded by professional storytellers--her family.
She received her...
Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime in Alabama; more than $313,166 to Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama.
The organizations receiving funding offer a variety of services that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and other...
Vinemont Town Council approved block grant for Community Development
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held a public hearing Tuesday evening to discuss the application for a Community Development block grant. The grant is for the construction of an unnamed business which will be located on the high school road and generate...
Sheriff’s Rodeo features sold out crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo was an overwhelming success.
The rodeo had sold out crowds on both Friday and Saturday nights, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
“The venue was at full capacity each night with ‘standing room only,’”...
Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, receives honorary precision machining degree from Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, recently received an honorary associate degree in precision machining from Wallace State Community College.
Hayden, who will turn 92 on Christmas Eve, was among the foremost machinists in the world, contributing significantly to the aerospace industry over multiple...
Obituary: Donna Irene Unterseher
Memorial service for Donna Irene Unterseher, 63, of Holly Pond is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Unterseher passed away December 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1958 to Norbert Clarence and Sarah...
Obituary: Lawden Henry Yates, Jr.
Lawden Henry Yates, Jr., was born March 2, 1947 in Gadsden, Alabama. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 on December 13, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 17 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
Multiple arrests following traffic stop in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the Jones Chapel community on December 12.
John Coy Denney, 52, of Holly Pond, and Carrie Bridget Pelham Pate, 36, of Cullman, were passengers in the vehicle.
Deputies located illegal...
United Way looking for community assistance in annual fund distribution process
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County would like to invite members of the community to participate in the upcoming fund distribution process. This annual review of funding requests is open to Cullman County residents who want to help with the evaluation process.
“United...
Arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 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 13
third-degree burglary; person; 2nd Ave. NW; miscellaneous; $1,350theft...
Warrior Way Market braves the rain at West Point High School Gymnasium Saturday
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Warrior Way Market made its way to the West Point High School Gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 11. Organized by the mother/daughter team of Whitney Williams and Brandie Thrasher.
Williams explained, “So all of our vendors were charged a fee and that...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 6 Hanceville downs Oneonta 64-62 in OT, Lady Bulldogs fall 55-38
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night for a pair of big area matchups against Oneonta and four quarters weren’t enough to settle things between the Bulldogs and the Redskins. Hanceville and Oneonta went to overtime in...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Cullman handles Carver Birmingham 65-42 to remain unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Cullman Bearcats returned home to host Carver Birmingham at Cullman High School Tuesday night and the ‘Cats built a 19-point lead at halftime before eventually pulling away to top the Rams 65-42 and improve to 8-0.
Tucker Cagle scored the...
