Arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 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
November 2
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; third-degree criminal mischief;...
Fairview Town Council sets budget for Fairview Park bathroom repairs
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Town Council came to order on Monday evening to discuss the dug outs at the local ball fields and approve the minutes from the town’s previous council meeting. The council members also discussed the recent vandalism taking place in the...
Pet of the Week: Take a fall stroll with Skippy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Skippy is a 6-month-old terrier mix. He is a low-energy mild-mannered kiddo who has already started training on a leash and is becoming comfortable with his newfound...
RWC hosting job fair Thursday, Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reliance Worldwide Corporation, based right here in Cullman, is a renowned company with over 70 years of innovation experience. RWC continuously creates breakthrough new products for consumers. They are a global provider of water control systems and plumbing solutions for domestic,...
Active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman Police Department, there was an active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night.
Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman was arrested for arson in the Second degree in connection to the fire.
This article will be updated.
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Obituary: Mary Ethel Connell
Funeral services for Mary Ethel Connell of Hanceville, AL will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Reverend Tommy Swann will be officiating. The family of Mrs. Connell will welcome guests...
Obituary: Charles Edward Hollis
Funeral service for Charles Edward Hollis, 69, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethlehem East Cemetery, Hanceville, AL. Rev. John Richter will officiate. The visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral...
Jury finds Stephens guilty in Cullman County Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was found guilty on Tuesday following a one-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for failing to register with local law enforcement as a sex offender.
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced that Nathan Winston Stephens was...
Veterans Day Celebration to take place at Veterans Park Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Elks Lodge is hosting the 2021 Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, Nov. 6 at Cullman Veterans Park, located at the entrance of Sportsman Lake Park.
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and admission is free. The event is funded by...
Arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 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
November 1
third-degree theft of property; Tony Serra Nissan; Cherokee...
PREP FOOTBALL: 6 local teams preparing for opening round of state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2021 regular season has come to an end and now its playoff time. Six local teams are in this year’s postseason field and each team will need to be on point in order to move on to the next round....
Mike Manning recognized for 42 years of service on Cullman Power Board
CULLMAN, Ala. – A retirement reception for former CEO of Cullman Power Board Mike Manning, was held at All Steak restaurant in Cullman Friday evening on Oct. 29. The reception hosted several out-of-town visitors as well as members of the Tennessee Valley Authority and...
Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue attends Howl-o-ween in downtown Cullman (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue gathered beside the local Busy Bee Café and set up their tent to participate in the pet-friendly Howl-O-Ween event Saturday evening. While the festivities had a bit of a slow start due to the weather,...
Crocker announces district attorney campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker recently shared that he will be included on the 2022 election ballots.
“Today, I’m proud to announce that I am running for District Attorney in the May 24, 2022 election,” Crocker said.
“I have spent my adult life after...
Obituary: Kelli Rebecca Fowler
Kelli Rebecca Fowler, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Kelli was born July 25, 1972 in Alabama to Charles and Jimmy Lee Reid Huneycutt.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Survivors are daughter:...
Obituary: Joe Mack Burleson
Joe Mack Burleson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Joe was born on March 31, 1948 in Haleyville, Alabama.
He loved to meet at the round table at Jack’s and talk with friends....
Obituary: Walter Beinart
Walter Beinart was born on April 8, 1954. Mr. Beinart passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center.
He loved Harley Davidson everything and he loved motorcycles. He has been a resident at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center since August...
Obituary: Brenda Gayle Jeffers
Graveside service for Brenda Gayle Jeffers, age 61, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery, with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery in Falkville, Alabama. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 28
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; using false identity to avoid arrest; Hwy. 69unlawful possession...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Pirate Invitational
BOAZ, Ala. – The Cullman High School Swim Team had a great night in Boaz last Thursday at the inaugural Pirate Invitational meet which hosted some of the best teams in the state. Among the 11 competing schools, the CHS girls team finished third overall...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison gearing up for new season on the hardwood
ADDISON, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 Addison basketball season was a success as the senior laden Bulldogs won the Winston County Championship and the 2A Area 13 Championship. However, they fell short in the area tournament to a Winston County team that they had beaten...
WSCC Volleyball wins 2nd consecutive ACCC Tournament championship and 12th in last 13 seasons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 13th-ranked volleyball team rolled through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament over the weekend as it did during the conference regular season.
The Lions swept three opponents in as many days at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum, capping the...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. William Anthony “Shoo-Fly” Schaufler
William Schaufler was born January 1, 1916 in Cullman. His parents were Albert and Loretta M. Schaufler. He earned the nickname “Shoo-Fly” while working as a popular shoeshine boy at the Cullman Drug Store.
Schaufler served in the Army during World War II as a...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Parker
Funeral service for Bobby Wayne Parker, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Bro. Kerry Cleghorn and Bro. Eric Martin will officiate. Visitation will be from 12-2 prior...
Obituary: Lionel David McCurley
Lionel David McCurley, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away at Cullman Regional on Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Lionel was born November 26, 1942 in Winston County, Alabama.
Lionel is survived by his loving wife of 40 years: Frances Macon...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Aubrey Glenn Adams
Aubrey Adams was born November 15, 1931 in Cullman County. His parents were Grant Washington and Eula Mae (Bonds) Adams. Adams volunteered for the U.S. Army on July 18, 1950 and served during the Korean War. The young infantryman trained at Ft. Knox and...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend J. Gilbert Speake conducted the services and Mutual Service directed interment, in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Louis Wamp, Kermit Gorham, Fred Meadows, Martine Wamp,...
Obituary: Douglas James Lambert
Douglas James Lambert, age 79, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Douglas was born July 23, 1942 in Cullman, Alabama to Virgil Curtis and Edna Amanda Ogletree Lambert.
Mr. Lambert is a veteran of The United States Navy.
He is preceded in...
Obituary: John Booth Dutton
John Booth Dutton, 76 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on March 28, 1945 in Pratt City, Alabama. He proudly served his country for 25 years in the United...
Obituary: Robert “RJ” Curvin
Funeral service for Robert "RJ" Curvin, age 91 of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 01, 2021 at Pine Hill Congregational Methodist Church with Mike Smith officiating, and burial at Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00...
Cullman County Youth Football Semifinals scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2021 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off Saturday morning at Cullman High School. Six games were on the card for the semifinal round as each team looked to get to their respective championship games. In the fireplug matchups, the top-seeded Cullman...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s cross country teams win 4th consecutive ACCC championships
OXFORD, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams are Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champions for the fourth consecutive season.
Wallace State’s fourth-ranked women had the top five finishers and six of the top eight in the 5K, and the Wallace State men represented five of the...
Hanceville city council approves resolution to designate dispatchers as first responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During the Hanceville council meeting Thursday night, the council approved Resolution no. 657 which reads:
“Resolution recognizing the work of the public safety telecommunicators of the Hanceville Police Department and the sacrifices they make to serve public safety in their role...
Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat has unbelievable success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 42,000 pieces of candy that the Cullman Police Department purchased for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday night ran out before 7 p.m. because of the phenomenal support and attendance from the community.
CPD Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said...
Multiple drug arrests this week yields methamphetamine as central culprit
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was busy with multiple drug arrests this week involving multiple persons on separate occasions.
On October 26, CCSO deputies stopped Corey Lee Tubbs, 32, of Hanceville for a traffic violation around 11:00 p.m. in the Good...
Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Society, to speak on campus Wednesday, Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sallie Brandon, a survivor of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, is scheduled to speak at Wallace State Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Gudger Student Center.
Brandon was among the 5,000...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies wrap up regular season with 57-16 win at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After hammering Sardis last week, the Fairview Aggies made the quick trip over to Holly Pond to take on their county rivals Friday night and put points on the board early and often. The Aggies led the way 50-0 by...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 24-6 win over Elkmont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After falling to Section on the road last week, Hanceville returned to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to cap off the regular season against Elkmont. The Bulldogs fell behind early but ran off 24 unanswered points to down the Red Devils...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont downs Cold Springs 30-6 in regular season finale
VINEMONT, Ala. – After defeating Holly Pond last week, the Vinemont Eagles returned home to square off against another county rival Friday night and they handled Cold Springs 30-6 to cap off the regular season with a win.
Vinemont got off to a fast start...
PREP FOOTBALL: Deaver scores on final play to lift Meek over Sumiton Christian 22-20
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek Tigers returned to their home field Friday night to wrap up the regular season against Sumiton Christian and it was an instant classic with the Eagles. Both teams traded the lead throughout the night before the Tigers put together...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab hammers Boaz 45-14 on the road in regular season finale
BOAZ, Ala. – After shutting out Springville at home last week, the Arabian Knights hit the road Friday night for a wet, rainy matchup at Boaz to cap off the regular season. Arab came out of the gates hot and built an early lead...
Obituary: Jack Hughes Howell
Jack Hughes Howell, age 85, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Jack was born June 25, 1936 in Hamilton, Alabama to John Henry and Mintie Hughes Howell. He is a veteran of The United States Army.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Huisinga
Mrs. Sandra Sue Huisinga, 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on October 27, 2021 at the Folsom Center. Memorial service will be planned and announced by the family.
Mrs. Huisinga was born to Francis Donald and Maxine Ouita Daughtry McCormack. She was preceded in...
Storytime continues at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts Storytime each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and this week, Ms. Suhana was in attendance once again to teach the preschool class about letters. Several stations were set up at four different tables for children,...
Veteran Memorial: MSGT Kelton Speegle
Kelton Speegle was born July 18, 1927 in Cullman County and lived in the Trimble and Crane Hill communities. His parents were Urban and Callie (White) Speegle. Kelton was a young boy when his father died from a gunshot wound to the head, and...
North Alabama Agriplex hosts some preschool pumpkin fun at the Guy Hunt Library
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman Agriplex hosted their Preschool Pumpkins program Tuesday morning at the Holly Pond Guy Hunt Library. The kids in attendance were excited to learn about pumpkins, but even more excited to take home some little pumpkins of their own.
The...
Wallace State holds STEM Academy for area fifth graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics were the focus of the fall 2021 session of Wallace State Community’s College’s STEM Academy for area fifth graders.
During the fall session, more than 40 students were divided into three groups to explore different areas of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors cap off season with 69-20 win at Curry
JASPER, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Curry High School Thursday night to take on the Yellow Jackets in their season finale and they put on a dominant performance. West Point had its way with Curry on its home field...
District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces bid for re-election
Cullman, Ala. – On Tuesday, Republican Wilson Blaylock announced he will be seeking re-election as District Attorney for Cullman County.
“I am proud of (the) work we have done in the District Attorney’s Office,” Blaylock said. “As the chief law enforcement officer for Cullman County,...
Arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 25
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Schwaiger Rd.unlawful possession of...
Veteran Memorial: Pvt. Joseph Bernard Fromhold
Joseph Bernard Fromhold was born August 9, 1932 in Cullman. He was a graduate of St. Bernard and was just 17 when he joined the Army. He served in the Korean War and was attached to Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
Fromhold...
Meek Varsity Cheerleaders to host exhibition event for North Regional Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Meek High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing in the AHSAA North Regional Cheer Event on Monday, November 1. The event will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville and is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
The varsity...
Three new principals hired for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at a special-called meeting approved the hiring of three new principals.
· Caleb Elrod, Parkside
· Michael Lindsey, West Point Elementary
· Kristin Williams, Good Hope Primary
Caleb Elrod is currently the assistant principal at Fairview Elementary and...
Obituary: Allen Wayne Cheatham
Funeral service for Allen Wayne Cheatham, 63, of Cullman, will be Friday, 2:00 p.m., October 29, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be at Fellowship Cemetery. ...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Milton Moore Jr.
Charles "Chuck" Milton Moore Jr., age 70, of Crane Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Compassus Hospice Care Suites in Birmingham. He was born August 16, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, to Charles M. Moore, Sr. and Marinox Rogers Moore.
He was the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: As postseason looms for No. 13 Wallace State, program has won 114 consecutive home conference matches
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s volleyball program has achieved a laundry list of accomplishments during the past 15 seasons.
The Lions have won 14 consecutive regular-season Alabama Community College Conference championships and 11 of the past 12 ACCC Tournaments.
Wallace State has advanced to the National...
Greater Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish and Flounder season reminders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of greater amberjack in federal and Alabama state waters closes November 1, 2021. The season will remain closed through April 30, 2022...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders fall to No. 1 Montgomery Academy at State Tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on the court at the Birmingham Crossplex Wednesday to continue their postseason at this year’s 4A State Tournament. It was Good Hope’s first appearance at the State Volleyball Tournament since 2009 and its first...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces 3rd Impact Award winner
Cullman, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is happy to announce the recipient of the 2022 Impact Award, Mrs. Martha Blanton. Mrs. Blanton’s investment in her students while in her classroom and throughout their lives has proven to make a significant impact beyond their...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Orange Beach to capture 13th state title in school history
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Addison was back at Bill Harris Arena Wednesday morning to compete for a state championship for the 14th consecutive season and for the eighth time in nine years, the Lady Bulldogs are headed home with a blue map. Addison swept Orange...
Obituary: Linda Ruth Maddox
Funeral service for Linda Ruth Maddox, 76, of Cullman will be at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Moncrief Cemetery and Bro. G.T. Robertson and Bro. Paul Cleghorn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00...
Obituary: Martha Shaddix Sims
A celebration of life for Mrs. Martha Shaddix Sims, age 98, of Bynum, will be held Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at New Haven Baptist Church with Pastors Roy Cordle and Larry Riddle officiating. The family will receive friends...
Obituary: Peggy Dabbs Thompson
Peggy Dabbs Thompson, 69, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday morning October 24, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Mertie Thompson; mother: Pauline Vanderford; daughter: Barbara Ann and one son.
Peggy was born on April 26, 1952 in Hueytown,...
Obituary: Walter “Randy” Randall Braswell
Walter "Randy" Randall Braswell, age 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. Randy was born April 13, 1958 in Cullman to Alice Ann Gaddey Braswell and Brinton Braswell.
Randy is survived by his wife: Amy Braswell; his sons: Randall Heath Braswell,...
Local man arrested on FTA for child abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested for failure to appear based on five charges stemming from 2019.
Brandon Knight, 38, of Cullman was arrested Oct. 21.
The charges are all FTAs which include: Two counts of assault/torture willful abuse of a child, two counts...
Public Cemetery of Cullman Board of Trustees President Richard T. Buettner retires after 33 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Richard T. Buettner recently retired from serving for the past 33 years as President/Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Public Cemetery of Cullman. The current members of the Board presented a plaque to Buettner in honor of his dedicated...
Arrests and incidents reported October 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 26, 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
October 22
menacing; person; 4th St. SW
October 25
Arrests
October 25
Echols, Leann...
PREP FOOTBALL: 8 local teams wrapping up regular season Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. – The final week of this year’s regular season is upon, and some local squads are preparing for their final games of the year Friday night. Cullman, Addison and Good Hope wrapped up their regular seasons last week but everyone else still...
SPORTS COLUMN: A calm week 8 of college football turns chaotic
A Calm Week Turns Chaotic. In a week that gave us no ranked vs ranked matchups it seemed this would would be a cake walk, but if this season as taught us anything no one is safe, ever. Starting the week off Appalachian State upset...
Multiple meth arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests over the weekend specifically involving methamphetamine.
On Thursday, October 21, around 3:00 a.m., CCSO deputies located Katherine Nichole Jones, 30, of Cullman, asleep in the bed of her truck.
The vehicle was parked at...
(Updated) 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Band Festival makes return to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School on Saturday hosted 31 marching bands at the 30th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. With the festival’s growing popularity, bands traveled in from outside the state as well, with one such band having traveled from Mississippi to attend....
Big night for schools at Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a good report from Cullman City School Superintendent Dr. Kyle Kalhoff and responded with some good news of its own for the system’s chief educator.
Kalhoff reported that:
The system will bid out projects at...
Obituary: Lovenia Violet Barnes
Lovenia Violet Barnes, 93, of Haleyville, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Lovenia was born in Alabama on March 3, 1928 to the late Troy Curtis Nix and Millie Decie Blackwell Nix.
She worked as a lunchroom manager for...
Arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 21
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 Eassault; CR...
Governor Ivey issues Executive Order to fight overreaching Covid-19 vaccine mandates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 724 to fight the overreaching covid-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government. In doing so, Governor Ivey released the following statement:
“The federal government’s outrageous overreach has simply given us no other option but...
Veteran Memorial: Glenn Mason West
Glenn Mason West was born April 26, 1922 in Cullman County Alabama. In October 1943, at the age of 20, West enlisted in the United States Army and served during World War II with Company A, 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division. Before...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The final Saturday of the youth football regular season featured some huge games that helped determine which teams will clinch a spot in this year’s playoffs. The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to take on the Cullman Cyclones, the West Point Warriors...
Obituary: Dwight “Ike” Baker
A graveside service for Dwight “Ike” Baker of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 25, 2021 at Valley Springs Cemetery. Reverends Perry Knight and Tim Box will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Monday prior to the service...
Obituary: Betty Fay Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Betty Fay Kretzschmar of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. October 26, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, October...
Obituary: Mary Jo Butler
Funeral service for Mary Jo Butler, age 79, of Falkville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating and interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Obituary: Frank Woodson Flanagan
Graveside services for Frank Woodson Flanagan will be Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Flanagan passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Charlton Place Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
COVID-19 booster shot eligibility expands to additional individuals and vaccines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues to follow the guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning administration of COVID-19 vaccine, including boosters. Guidance is being given to...
Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in 18 Alabama counties including Cullman County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is announcing that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) in parts of Alabama. The current action is a continuation of a program that includes 15 states...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930:
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop and wife attended the two-day Union Harp singing at Old Redan Church and reported a fine singing with a large...
‘He is an amazing young man’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Luke Haynes always dreamed of having a job and being able to help people. Five years ago, when Flourish of Cullman began its mission “to help individuals with disabilities to live, work and play independently with a circle of support,”...
Cullman Community Theatre announces their 2022 production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) has made its first formal announcement of the 2022 season, stating, “We are so excited to announce our first show of the 2022 season and our 2nd Annual CCT Dinner Theatre, ‘Arsenic & Old Lace’!”
Performances will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Oneonta pulls away late to top Good Hope 37-19
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Oneonta for a massive region showdown with the Redskins Friday night and found themselves in control in the second half, but Oneonta rallied in the fourth quarter and dominated the final period to come back...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops road game at Section 24-14
SECTION, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road to take on Section Friday night and after building an early lead, the Lions were able to hold off a late run from the Bulldogs and defeat Hanceville 24-14.
Section scored early to take a 7-0 lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Lamar County 39-0
VERNON, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road for another regional matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Eagles fans, the Bulldogs were in control from start to finish and sent Cold Springs home with a 39-0 loss.
After a mostly scoreless...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops season finale to Sulligent 21-7
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted region foe Sulligent, in a winner take all affair to see who would claim the region's last playoff spot. Sulligent was the better team on this night as they handled the beat-up Bulldogs 21-7 ending Addison's season at a disappointing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont races past Holly Pond 41-6
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles hosted their cross country rivals the Holly Pond Broncos in their region finale Friday night and the Eagles came away with a big 41-6 victory on their home field.
Vinemont got started quickly as the Broncos got the ball...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek pulls away to top Berry 28-7
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek Tigers looked to finish out region play strong as they hosted the Berry Wildcats in their final region game of the season. A solid running game and a stingy defense was key for the Tigers as they pulled away...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Sardis at home 56-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- On a chilly October night, Fairview wasted no time putting the Sardis Lions away. Behind Fairview’s star backfield the Aggies won it 56-14 and after yet another dominating win, Fairview has improved to 8-1 on the season, 6-1 in 5A Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region game at Muscle Shoals 42-7
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a big region win over Athens at Oliver Woodard Stadium last week, the ‘Cats were back on the road Friday night to take on the high-powered Muscle Shoals Trojans. The Bearcats got on the board early to cut...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab shuts out Springville 27-0
ARAB, Ala. – After enjoying a bye week last week, the Arabian Knights were back in action on their home field Friday night and after starting the game a little slow, they pulled away to shut out the Springville Tigers 27-0. Arab took advantage...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Guntersville at home 48-6
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Friday night after last week’s road trip to Douglas to square off against another strong region opponent. This time it was the Guntersville Wildcats and the Warriors fought until the clock hit zero, but...
Arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 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
October 21
third-degree criminal trespass; West End Laundromat; 4th St....
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 17 volleyball wins 14th straight ACCC regular-season championship; men’s golf finishes Calhoun Invitational runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s 17th-ranked volleyball team clinched the program’s 14th consecutive Alabama Community College Conference regular-season championship on Wednesday night with a road sweep at Southern Union (25-16, 25-21, 25-5).
Wallace State, which has also won 11 of the last 12 ACCC Tournament titles, has...
Veterans Park in Hanceville to host 5th Annual Civitan Tinsel Trail
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 5th Annual Civitan Tinsel Trail will be held in Veterans Park in Hanceville from Nov. 19 – Jan. 2, 2022. The park will be hosting a Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Downtown Merchants will be...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Fairview topples Vinemont 24-6 to win county championship
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fairview made the trip to Vinemont to take on the top-seeded Eagles in this year’s Cullman County Championship Game and after falling to the Eagles 32-0 earlier in the season, the Aggies bounced back in a big way Thursday night and...
