PREP FOOTBALL: Knights earn 24-7 region win at Southside-Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. – Arab made the trip to Gadsden for a regional battle with the Southside Panthers Friday night and left with a convincing, 24-7 win to improve to 4-1 on the season.
The Knights took an early lead when they connected on a 55-yard...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats collect 29-21 region win at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – After downing Buckhorn 35-0 last week, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road again Friday night and were once again able to come back home with a win. The ‘Cats built an early lead at Hazel Green and kept the Trojans...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Carbon Hill 30-24 in OT
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Carbon Hill Bulldogs Friday night. The Broncos were at 2-2 while the Bulldogs were 1-3. The game became a tale of two halves as Holly Pond controlled the game in the first half, but Carbon Hill would...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region game with Winston County 14-8
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their biggest rival and county foe, Winston County High School, on Friday night at beautiful A.G. Hicks Stadium and the Yellow Jackets were not very good guests. WCHS took home an exciting, 14-8 last-second victory over the Dawgs. This game was a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville 37-0
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs hosted Aliceville on Friday night in a big region game, looking for its first win of the season but despite fighting hard for four quarters, the Eagles were unable to get on the board and the Yellow Jackets left with a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blows past West Point 49-21
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the West Point Warriors Friday night for its homecoming game in the latest edition of the Brandin’ Iron Bowl. Despite West Point’s plans to ruin homecoming night, the Aggies took care of business and scored early and often to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Hanceville 47-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip to James W. Shabel Stadium for a regional clash with Good Hope Friday night and despite a great effort on the ground from the visiting Bulldogs, the Raiders were able to pull away...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Tarrant at home 49-0
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles returned home for Friday night’s homecoming matchup against Tarrant and celebrated the occasion with a big, 49-0 homecoming win over the Wildcats to improve to 2-3 on the year.
Vinemont received the opening kickoff but fumbled the ball to...
Obituary: Barbara Tompkins Buettner
Barbara Tompkins Buettner, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Mrs. Buettner was born December 18, 1937 to Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs. Buettner was preceded in death by her parents: Edward Tompkins and Gracie Borden Buettner.
Mrs Buettner is survived by her husband of 61 years (21,786 days): Richard T. Buettner; son: Dr. John
Buettner (Dr. Kendall Dunn); daughter: Dr. Barbara Buettner (Dewayne Jennings, Retired AGR Army);
Grandchildren: Dawson Buettner and Laurel Buettner and step-grandson: Jacob Jennings.
There will be a family only service on Saturday, September 18,2021.
In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the
Buettner family.
Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.
Obituary: Clayton Reece Hayes
Clayton Reece Hayes, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Clayton was born June 3, 1943 in Florence, Alabama to Evert T. and Helen Carolyn Hayes.Clayton is survived by his wife of 58 years:...
Obituary: Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey
Cubie Irene Wallace Spivey, 72, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of the Water Valley Community, entered into rest on September 15, 2021 at Woodland Village in Cullman.
Mrs. Spivey was born on January 6, 1949 in Littleville, Alabama. She was a member of Emeus Baptist Church...
Obituary: Ava Dean Addison Parvin
Mrs. Ava Dean Addison Parvin, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the age of 92. As was her wish, she lived out her days independently at home.Mrs. Parvin was born in Marion County, Alabama on July 28, 1929, the...
Arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 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
September 15
third-degree forgery; person; forged check
September 16
Arrests
September 16
Simoneaux, Dara...
Harmful TikTok spreading through the public school system
CULLMAN, Ala. - TikTok “challenges” can often be some of the quickest trending content on social media, whether harmless or harmful, and the latest creation is no different. The “devious licks challenge” is actively encouraging students to steal from their schools, and/or damage school...
Berlin Town Council addresses two recent vacancies
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council Meeting was held on Monday evening and began with the declaration of two vacancies on the Council.
Mayor Patrick Bates stated, “Jimbo Quick’s seat is now vacant, as he has moved out of the area. And, of course,...
Apple adventures at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex visited the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday with their Apple Adventures program for the library’s preschool students. Agriplex aims to hold programs once a month with the local library system and made the decision to host all...
NASA statement on National Aerospace Week
WASHINGTON D.C. - The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on National Aerospace Week, hosted by Aerospace Industries Sept. 13-17. This week recognizes innovations from aerospace manufacturers, suppliers and workforce.
“As we mark the 11th anniversary of National Aerospace Week, the Biden-Harris...
Obituary: Betty Lorene Jones
Funeral service for Betty Lorene Jones, 78, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery, with Rev. Cory Drummond officiating. The body will lie in state at the church on Friday...
Obituary: Dustin Leslie Laney
Funeral service for Dustin Leslie Laney, 29, of Vinemont will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Blair Congregational Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cullman...
Obituary: Helen Hodge Burleson
Helen Hodge Burleson, age 82, of Haleyville, passed away September 16, 2021 at Rose Manor in Haleyville.
As per Mrs. Burleson’s wishes, no public service will be held.
Helen is survived by her daughters: Mitzie (David) Posey of Haleyville and Tracy Burleson of Washington, D.C; sister:...
Obituary: Nancy Lucille Edwards
Funeral services for Nancy Lucille Edwards of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Union Church Cemetery in the Walter community, with Reverend Doug Pitts officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Doyle Bruce Love
Doyle Bruce Love, age 87, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cullman County, Alabama on September 2, 1934 to Marlin Elmer Love and Venora Yeager Love.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Earlene...
Obituary: Phyllis Kent Banister
Funeral service for Phyllis Kent Banister, 63, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, prior to the funeral. The interment will be at...
Obituary: Derrol King Burney Sr.
Derrol King Burney Sr., age 75, of Falkville, died Monday September 13, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Virginia Burney; wife: Linda Shoemake Burney; son: Marty Burney; brother: Steve Burney and his sisters: Judy Johnston, Barbara Burks and Kathy Burney.
Derrol...
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns President Biden to drop illegal vaccine mandate or face lawsuit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall warned President Joe Biden that he will face a lawsuit if his administration proceeds with his mandate that private-sector employees either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing or be fired. Attorney General Marshall joined a coalition...
Baileyton Town Council decide to change Baileyton Bargain Days to monthly event; renovations being made to town park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and were joined by several members of the town’s senior center to discuss several issues, including building security and use of the town’s bus for senior excursions. Since returning to normal activities in July,...
Arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 13
unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 940theft of property; Hwy. 91burglary; CR 310domestic violence; Scott...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 15
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 80 COVID positive patients, 15 of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing. Everyone should continue to follow precautions to...
Four people arrested in home drug bust
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - After Cullman County Deputies attempted to serve a warrant in the Bremen area, they were able to make four arrests at a residence on September 11.
CCSO deputies were attempting to locate Justin Wise in a Bremen home.
While at the residence,...
South Vinemont Town Council appoints Sonya Copeland to oversee Town finances
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont passed their FY2022 budget Tuesday evening of $598,534.21. The town projects revenues to be $600,885.81. The budget passed unanimously.
During the work session meeting, the council discussed each council member having an assigned area of focus. One...
Cullman man arrested on theft charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested by both the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department following a traffic violation that led to the discovery of drug possession and active warrants.
Trey B. Guthery, 27, of Hanceville was arrested on Tuesday, September...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Dingler
Jerry Wayne Dingler, 52, of Cullman, passed from this life on September 12, 2021 at his residence. A celebration of life memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his residence at 31 County Road 1607, Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Roy Douglas Wawerski
Roy Douglas Wawerski, 58, of Cullman, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Roy was born in Ottawa, Illinois on July 16, 1963 and died at his residence on September 14, 2021.
Survivors include his two brothers: Bob (Connie) and Ray (Peggy) Wawerski; one sister: Tina Wawerski;...
Obituary: Rickey Leo Waldrop
Funeral service for Rickey Leo Waldrop, 65, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. The interment will be...
Obituary: Hershel Edward “Ed” White
Mr. Hershel Edward “Ed” White, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents: Hershel Leon White and Wyneta (Posey) White and his brother: Michael...
Obituary: James Cecil Samples
James Cecil Samples, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. James was born June 17, 1950 in Alabama.
A celebration of life graveside service for James will be held Friday, September 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of...
Obituary: William Nathan Pinkard
William Nathan Pinkard, age 67, of Hackleburg, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Pinkard was born on June 15, 1954 in Missouri. Nathan was a loyal member at Living Faith Pentecostal Church of God. He worked for Piggly Wiggly of Haleyville...
Obituary: Michael “Mike” Wesley Callahan
Michael "Mike" Wesley Callahan, age 65, of Arab, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 2, 1955, to the late Harry and Earlene Callahan.He graduated from J.B. Pennington High School in 1973. Once out of high school,...
Obituary: John Thurmon Bishop
Funeral service for John Thurmon Bishop, 80, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. The...
Cullman County Schools Covid update
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers for Cullman County Schools. We are pleased to report that numbers are declining across the district.
As of Tuesday, September 14: Positive: 69 close contact: 242, which is 3.3% of the district's 9,425 students. Two...
Salary schedule concerns raised to Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held their final Budgetary Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Monday, Sept. 13. The same presentation given by Chief School Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer James Brumley at the first Budgetary Hearing last Thursday was made once more to...
Arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 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
September 13
identity theft; personfourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams hitting midseason stretch in week 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly half of the high school football season behind us, local teams are hitting the midseason stretch and preparing for some big-time regional contests this week. This week’s slate includes a pair of local rivalry games as well. Hanceville will...
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 13-17
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health is recognizing the important role direct support professionals play in supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities by highlighting Sept. 13-17, 2021 as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. The annual celebration provides an opportunity to...
Cullman Area Technology Academy’s Cosmetology program a great way to kick off your beauty career
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman Area Technology Academy, Cosmetology is one of the many programs offered to students. The program puts students inside a salon atmosphere and is designed to jump-start their careers in the beauty industry. The program offers instruction in the...
Good Hope City Council receives TAP Grant, approves pyrotechnics ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and approved a new Resolution and Ordinance affecting local pharmacies, manufactured home sales and fireworks distributors. The council approved Ordinance No. 017-2021 which pertains to the distancing of...
Obituary: Pat Dunn
Pat Dunn, 81, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, after a three-year battle with dementia. Pat graduated from Andalusia High School in 1958 and married the same year. She moved to Cullman in 1966 and after several years of operating her...
Obituary: Vaifoa Taimi Love
Vaifoa Taimi Love, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on September 13, 2021. Vai was born April 22, 1940, in Pago Pago, America Samoa, to Ti and FaaVela Taimi.
Vai was a long-time resident of the Union Grove community, and she enjoyed attending church at...
Obituary: Jayne Morrison Gross
Funeral services for Jayne Morrison Gross, 86, of Decatur, Alabama, will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman with Rev. Billy Harper officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. The burial will...
Arrests and incidents reported September 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 14, 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
September 9
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general...
Hanceville man arrested on multiple drug charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on September 10 arrested a local man on multiple drug charges.
Christopher Franklin Walker, 48, of Hanceville, was stopped by CCSO deputies for a traffic violation in the Hanceville area.
According to the CCSO, Deputies were given consent...
Hanceville man arrested on sex charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested at his residence on September 9 by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Cameron David Carden, 26, of Hanceville was arrested for sex offense /sodomy (by a Grand Jury indictment) and sexual abuse in the first degree of...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 14 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 22 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, September 14, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman High School reported eight positive student cases, Cullman City...
Pet of the Week: Smell the flowers with Honeybee!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Honeybee is a 3.5-4-year-old Walker hound/terrier mix. She is a low-to-medium-energy gal who has the most optimistic personality around! Not only is she brimming with positivity, but...
Local man arrested on 15 counts of child porn
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works collaboratively with multiple agencies, one of those agencies being Internet Crimes Against Children.
CCSO Investigators recently received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a Vinemont man.
Shawn Alexander Chaney, 21, of...
Cullman City Council adopts road repair plan under Rebuild Alabama Act, approves tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday adopted an annual transportation plan for road repairs to be made throughout the city as funds disbursed annually under the Rebuild Alabama Act become available. The City expects to receive $112,328.51 in the first year,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Cold Springs in area match
BREMEN, Ala. – The defending state champion Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Bremen to take on Cold Springs in an area matchup Monday afternoon and the Lady Bulldogs dominated from start to finish in all three sets as they rolled to a 3-0 sweep of the...
Good Hope City Council receives TAP Grant, approves pyrotechnics ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and approved a new Resolution and Ordinance affecting local pharmacies, manufactured home sales and fireworks distributors. The council approved Ordinance No. 017-2021 which pertains to the distancing of...
Obituary: Darryl Edward Washam
Darryl Edward Washam, 61, of Logan, Alabama entered into rest on September 11, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Washam was born on May 13, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. He was very proud of his military service with the US Army. ...
Obituary: James Allen Moore
James Allen Moore, age 57, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. James was born November 15, 1963 in Tampa, Florida to Jimmy Lynn and Sandra Grant Moore. He is preceded in death by his brother: Stephen "Tank" Moore.
A celebration of...
Obituary: Patricia Tyson Roberts
Funeral services for Patricia Tyson Roberts will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend Paul Campbell and Ty Watwood will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on...
Obituary: Dorothy J. Maddox
Funeral services for Dorothy J. Maddox, 74, of Cullman who died Saturday, September 11, 2021 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends Monday evening at the funeral home beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dorothy...
Obituary: Deidre Jill “Dee Dee” Cooper
Deidre Jill “Dee Dee” Cooper, age 52, of Addison, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
She was born August 28, 1969 to J.D. Dickerson and Eunice Elmore.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m....
Obituary: Richard Halligan
Richard Halligan, 81, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born May 10, 1940, in Minnesota.
Mr. Halligan was an engineer and worked as a government contractor for many years. His work took him to places all over the world, and...
Obituary: Isaac Keola Rodgers
Memorial service for Isaac Keola Rodgers, 31, of Holly Pond, will be at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, September 15, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Rodgers passed away September 11, 2021. He was born August 29,...
Obituary: Vicki Sharon Walker
Graveside service for Vicki Sharon Walker, 64, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Crossroads Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Walker family.
Ms. Walker passed away September 12, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. She was born December...
Obituary: Lynn Marie Caswell
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Lynn Marie Caswell, 64, of Warrior.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Caswell passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at UAB Hospital. She was born June 24, 1957 to Marvin Loren and Carol Ann...
Obituary: Pedro Castellano Sauceda, Jr.
Pedro Castellano Sauceda, Jr., age 84, passed into Glory on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Cullman, Alabama. He was born Thursday, July 15, 1937, in Del Rio, Texas, to Pedro Sauceda, Sr. and Rosaura Sauceda.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife:...
Obituary: Sharron D. Walker
Graveside service for Sharron D. Walker, 82, of Baileyton, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Baileyton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on September 14, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Obituary: Patsy Wilhite Farley
Funeral service for Patsy Wilhite Farley, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lake officiating, with burial at Bethlehem West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported September 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 9
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 Wcriminal mischief; CR 859criminal mischief; CR 1823assault;...
‘He loved his community and wanted to do his part to help’
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Ray DeMonia suffered a cardiac event on August 23, 2021, he was in desperate need of a cardiac ICU bed. Due to the influx of COVID-19 cases at Cullman Regional Medical Center and hospitals throughout the country, no bed was...
Monoclonal antibody products are available for some high-risk COVID-19 patients and some who have been exposed, but are not a replacement for vaccination
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 helps those at high risk for serious illness by building rapid immunity to the virus and preventing hospitalization, though these products are only for those at high risk for serious illness, individuals who have recently tested...
Laura Crandall Brown Foundation announces 9th Annual ‘A State of Teal’ Awareness Campaign and 12th Annual ‘Head Over Teal’ 5K/10K race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - This September, in recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) will initiate its 9th annual A State of Teal Awareness Campaign and host its 12th annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K.
LCBF’s A State of Teal Awareness Campaign...
Files From Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the state.
Mrs. T.A. Smith had charge of the P.T.A. program on Tuesday.
A book week program was given and Mrs. M.H. Killingsworth and Mrs. Henry...
Obituary: Jimmy Colin Randolph
Jimmy Colin Randolph, age 79, of Bremen, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
He is survived by his wife: Dean Randolph; sons: Yancey Randolph (Julia), Kelly Randolph (Kim) and Britt Randolph; grandchildren: Micah Randolph, Jake Randolph (Amanda), Luke Randolph (Shaynah), Macie Randolph, Mason Harris (Allie) and...
Obituary: Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson, age 55, of Cullman, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
She is survived by her sons: Jordan Johnson (Samantha) and Johnny Johnson; grandchildren: Jaylen and Jackson Johnson and Shelton Johnson; brothers: Robert Baker (Kimberly) and Joe Baker (Theresa); nieces: Sherry Baker and Kristian...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Couch Hall
Barbara Joan Couch Hall passed away September 10, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Barbara was born on May 16, 1936 in Arab, Alabama. She was the youngest child of Claude and Elizabeth Couch.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always...
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns healthcare providers to cease unlawful use of state immunization registry
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state immunization registry, known as ImmPRINT.
The State of Alabama has long maintained an immunization registry for healthcare providers known as ImmPRINT to avoid unnecessary vaccinations for patients...
Community volunteers out in force for United Way of Cullman County’s ‘Day of Caring’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 United Way of Cullman County “Day of Caring” saw neighbors helping neighbors throughout the community Friday. Individuals and groups volunteered for a number of projects available through the United Way in support of area nonprofits and the community as...
Mask mandate allowed to expire at CMS, EES
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools would like to thank East Elementary School and Cullman Middle School students and parents for their positive response to the two-week mask mandate. In two weeks, the percent of students absent due to testing positive for COVID-19 decreased...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison narrowly falls at Midfield 30-28
MIDFIELD, Ala. -- The number 7 ranked 2A Addison Bulldogs traveled to Midfield to take on the Patriots in what turned out to be a very exciting region game Friday night. Midfield came away with a hard fought, 30-28 win and Addison suffered more than...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope handles Haleyville 48-20 on the road
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the trip over to Haleyville for a regional matchup Friday night and their high-powered offense led them to an impressive, 48-20 road victory over the Lions.
The Raiders offense took their first possession at their own 38-yard...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies cruise to 42-19 region win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. -- On a cool, crisp September night Fairview wasted no time putting points on the board and collecting a 42-19 region win over the Douglas Eagles.
Fairview, who received the opening kickoff, put together a quick 6 play, 65-yard drive together behind senior...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont collects 30-28 region win at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Walker County to take on the Carbon Hill in a region matchup and defeated the Bulldogs 30-28 to pick up their first victory of the season. The Eagles got the ball to start the game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek edges South Lamar on the road 32-26
MILLPORT, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for another regional showdown and this time it was against the Stallions of South Lamar. Neither team was able to build more than a 1-possession lead in the game and it...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region tilt at Boaz 49-7
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- With their football field getting their new turf put in, the Boaz Pirates hosted the West Point Warriors at Jacksonville State University Friday night. West Point entered the contest 3-0 while the Pirates were 2-1 but Boaz scored early and often to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at J.B. Pennington 49-6
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond made the trip to Blountsville for a region showdown with J.B. Pennington but unfortunately for the Bronco fans in the stands, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead over Holly Pond and continued to pull away until they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab shuts out Scottsboro 35-0 at home
ARAB, Ala. -- After picking up a road win in their region opener against Fort Payne last Friday, Arab looked to make it 2-0 in the region as they welcomed Scottsboro to town in search of their first win over the Wildcats since 2014....
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blast Bucks 35-0 on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road for another regional clash Friday night and came home with a comfortable, 35-0 win over Buckhorn Bucks to improve to 2-2 on the year. The ‘Cats took an early 14-0 lead into the halftime break before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region game to Dora 28-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to take on another region foe and unfortunately for the home crowd, it was the other team of Bulldogs that left with a win. Dora jumped out to an early...
Obituary: Willmac Gay
Willmac Gay, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Willmac was born March 2, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama.Willmac is survived by his wife of 57 years: Jewel Dean Fortenberry Gay; his son: Phillip Gay; his daughters: Angie (Marty) Hardman...
Obituary: Horace Lee Waldrep
Horace Lee Waldrep, age 74, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Horace was born July 18, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. A walk-thru visitation at Flat Rock United Methodist Church will be Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Anderson
Dorothy Mae Anderson, age 100, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Dorothy was born December 3, 1920 in Vinemont, Alabama.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter: Brenda Holmes; her sons: Johnny (Sandra) Anderson and Kenneth Anderson; grandchildren: Diane White, Amy (Lane...
Obituary: Edgar Oziel Guevara Degollado
Edgar Oziel Guevara Degollado, age 28, of Cullman, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Brock; son: Milo Guevara; mother: Josefina Degollado; father: Jaime Guevara-Silva; sisters: Elena Guevaro and Vanessa Guevaro; stepfather: Juilo Mena and a host of other family...
Obituary: John William Richards
John William Richards, age 55, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 24, 1966, in Illinois, to John Richards and Karen Wolpert.He was preceded in death by his stepfather: Larry Wolpert and grandparents: John and...
Obituary: James Walter Weeks
Funeral service for James Walter Weeks, age 51, of Hanceville, will be at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Jenny Rankin officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Debra Kay Hamilton
Debra Kay Hamilton, age 72, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1949, in Minnesota, to Delos and Alice Shuldt.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; daughter: Allyson Cofield and brother: Brad...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health, its community partners and other mental health organizations join forces to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This year’s theme, #BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message, which educates about what we can...
Cullman City School Board meeting Thursday addresses Fiscal Year 2022; recent bomb threats
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board called a meeting Thursday morning to discuss the Annual Budget Hearing of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. This presentation was given by Chief School Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer James Brumley.
The full FY 2022 Budget Hearing Document...
