Arrests and incidents reported September 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 10, 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
first-degree theft of property; person; 5th St. SW;...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman girls, boys finish 1st at Triple Dual Meet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team kicked off its season at home Thursday night against North League rivals Athens, Westminster Christian, Hartselle, Decatur, Decatur Heritage, Austin, Priceville and Lindsay Lane. Both the Bearcats girls and boys teams finished first overall, collecting 22 new...
Vinemont Middle School recognizes heroes on staff
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School made a huge shoutout to Nurse Paige Collett and Nurse Aide Michael Marotz this week on social media. The post offered a huge thank you to Nurse Collett and Mr. Marotz for taking care of the students each...
Identity of five US Navy sailors killed in San Diego helicopter crash released
WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States Navy released the identities of the five sailors who were killed when their helicopter crashed off the coast of San Diego on August 31. The MH-60S was operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln. One sailor survived the crash...
Five bomb threats creating chaos in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Since Aug. 16, there have been five reported bomb threats locally at schools and the Cullman County Courthouse.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Communications Director Chad Whaley said this is an ongoing investigation and diligent attempts are being made to identify who...
Stamps, Ellis named ACCC Runners of Week; WSCC cross country travels to Huntingdon Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams compete at Huntingdon College on Saturday after each finished 7th respectively in the 16th annual Foothills Invitational hosted by Jacksonville State on Sept. 3.
Wallace State was the lone community college competing in the annual event.
Raleigh Stamps is the Alabama Community...
Obituary: Christopher “Cricket” Lee Pair
Christopher "Cricket" Lee Pair, age 38, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Cricket was born January 22, 1983 in Cullman, Alabama.Cricket is survived by his wife of 16 years: Marie Oden Pair; his parents: William...
Obituary: Leonia Missouri Box
Leonia Missouri Box, age 84, of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence.
She was born July 18, 1937 to Jim and Arness Hill in Winston County, Alabama. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, playing cards and growing flowers.
Visitation will be Monday, September...
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Lee Patrum
Funeral service for Richard "Rick" Lee Patrum, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Etha Baptist Church, with Shane Hicks officiating and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 6
domestic violence; Chad Dr.obstruction of government operations; reckless endangerment; CR 1371shooting into occupied building;...
Family of Cullman High School 2021 grad Allie Heaton say their goodbyes as she departs for Army boot camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - “This all seems so surreal,” Jessica Henderson said Monday morning as she was moments away from seeing her daughter Allie Heaton depart for Army boot camp. Heaton, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, was recently featured in The Tribune’s Books...
United Way of Cullman preparing for annual ‘Day of Caring’ event Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman is gearing up for its Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 10. The annual Day of Caring event kicks-off each year’s United Way Campaign and presents a great opportunity for the community to come together and volunteer...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 8
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...
Obituary: Thomas Ray Twilley
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Thomas Ray Twilley, 47, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to assist the Twilley family.
Mr. Twilley passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1973 to George Lester...
Obituary: Thomas Brent Allen
Thomas Brent Allen, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Thomas was born May 17, 1971 in Decatur, Alabama.
Thomas is survived by his wife: Regina Grey Allen; his parents: Mark and Teresa Skinner; his daughters: Justine (Kelsie Brawner) Allen,...
Obituary: Ronald Sherlon Moon
Ronald Sherlon Moon, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Ronald was born January 10, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama.
A visitation for Ronald will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Fairview United Methodist...
Obituary: Gwindolyn Yvonne Sullens Burleson
Gwindolyn Yvonne Sullens Burleson, 85, of Satsuma, Alabama, passed away on September 6, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1935 in Hamilton, Alabama to the late Grover Sullens and Ethel Sullens. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Johnie B....
Obituary: Mamie Carolyne Langley
Mamie Carolyne Langley, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her residence.
She was born January 24, 1942 to Cecil Jacques and Mamie Geeters-Jacques in Birmingham, Alabama. Mamie proudly served her country in the United States Air Force from 1977-1997.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Craig Alan Hill
Craig Alan Hill, 51, of Hanceville, passed away on September 6, 2021. Mr. Hill was born March 10, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Paul Bruce and Jane Hoskins Hill.
Craig was an outdoorsman and he loved to hunt, fish and boat. He loved being...
Obituary: Ray Donald Adair, Sr.
Memorial services for Ray Donald Adair, Sr., 80, of Cullman are being planned and will be announced by the family at a later time. Mr. Adair passed from this life on September 6, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 28,...
Arrests and incidents reported September 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 8, 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 6
fourth-degree theft of property; Bargain Hunt; 2nd Ave....
Ivermectin for animals not safe for people
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Farm supply and feed stores cannot keep a livestock deworming medication on the shelves because social media posts are calling it a cure for COVID-19. A veterinarian with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System warns people should not buy animal ivermectin products to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams preparing for road trips in week 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – High school football season is well underway at this point and teams across the state are starting to find their identity. Most of our local teams will have a big test this week as they hit the road for critical regional...
Thursday SUV / motorcycle wreck update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department responded to a two-vehicle wreck this past Thursday at 2:18 p.m. involving a Nissan Pathfinder and a Yamaha motorcycle in downtown Cullman.
According to CPD officer Hunter Potts, the driver of the Pathfinder, Joey Pigg, 48, of Moulton...
Arab’s 2nd Annual Sugarfest sees great weather and huge turnout
ARAB, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Sugarfest was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Arab City Park. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. and lasted until 10 p.m., with many events including the Sugar Rush 5K, Cornhole Tournament, Sugar High Rides and Amusements, Sweetie...
Obituary: Jody Buck Ballew
Memorial service for Jody Buck Ballew, 42, of Hartselle, will be Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church in Hartselle, Alabama. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Mike Eaton will officiate...
Obituary: Laura Eva Powell Lansford
Graveside service for Laura Eva Powell Lansford, 94, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Cullman Memory Gardens with Rev. Michael L. Lansford, Sr. officiating. Family visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral...
Obituary: James Howard Stidham
James Howard Stidham, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
James was born February 8, 1954 in Bessemer, Alabama to Luther Howard and Anniebell Tidwell Stidham.
He is preced
ed in death by his parents; brothers: Jeffrey and Larry Stidham; nephew: Johnathan...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Deniece ‘NeNe’ Ward
Funeral service for Jacquelyn Deniece 'NeNe' Ward, 54, of Vinemont will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Stephen Cannon officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Please wear...
Obituary: Iva Lee Legg
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iva Lee Legg on September 5, 2021 at her place of residence. Mrs. Legg was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was born March 22, 1940 in...
Obituary: James “Jim” Nathan Wilson
James “Jim” Nathan Wilson, 89, of Double Springs, formerly of Arley, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
James was born on December 9, 1931 to Owen Wilson and Alma Cook Wilson in Arley, Alabama. He graduated from Meek...
Obituary: Alice Marie Cornelius
Alice Marie Cornelius, 86, of Lynn entered into rest on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Cornelius was born April 19, 1935 in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel...
Obituary: Shirley Virginia Davis
Shirley Virginia Davis, age 80, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Cullman Regional. She was born September 2, 1941 to Carl Banks and Margie Leola Banks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Leslie Davis and a baby boy.
Survivors...
Obituary: Jennifer Eileen Nelson
Funeral service for Jennifer Eileen Nelson, age 37, of Baileyton, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bill Stone officiating and burial at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior...
Obituary: Daniel Thomas McGuire
Memorial service for Daniel Thomas McGuire, age 63, of Hartselle, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Fairview the Grace Place.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.Mr. McGuire passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Huntsville Hospital....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps area match against East Lawrence
VINEMONT, Ala. -- After splitting their matchups with Colbert Heights and Falkville last Thursday, the Vinemont Lady Eagles returned home Tuesday night to face off against East Lawrence in an area matchup. Vinemont edged East Lawrence in the opening set but pulled away to...
Cullman City Schools COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 36 students absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, September 7, according to the latest school attendance data.West Elementary School reported 13 positive student cases, Cullman High School...
Another school bomb threat made Tuesday
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that a bomb threat has been called into West Point Middle School.
According to CCSO Communications Director Chad Whaley, deputies and investigators are on scene now.
Proper procedures and protocols are being followed to ensure...
Arrests and incidents reported September 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 2
receiving stolen property; I-65 NB at MM 308domestic violence; CR 1490violation of protection order;...
CMS cleared from Tuesday afternoon bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students have returned to Cullman Middle School, after the campus was evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat that was called in during school hours.All students and staff were safely evacuated, after which law enforcement and school officials searched the...
Deputies seize large amounts of heroin, fentanyl over Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office had two separate incidents which led to three drug trafficking charges over the Labor Day weekend.
Maegan Fay Gibson, 33, of Madison was found passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle in the Colony area.
When found,...
Groundbreaking for new Good Hope urgent care held Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning in the City of Good Hope at the site of the soon-to-be Good Hope Medical, which will specialize in occupational health and urgent care. The new healthcare complex has been in the planning...
‘Completely unacceptable’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Biden administration’s rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has drawn strong reactions across the country. The disaster at Kabul’s international airport, resulting in 13 American deaths, drew stronger responses, as did the Aug. 31 departure that left behind an...
Sweet Tater Festival caps off summer at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - For most people, Labor Day Weekend is the official send off to summer, but in Cullman County, it is also a time to show appreciation for the sweet tater! As the state’s top producer of the sweet potato, this is the...
Obituary: Ray Martin DeMonia
Ray Martin DeMonia of Cullman, Alabama passed on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi after suffering a cardiac event.
Ray DeMonia was like no other. Ray, a native of Cullman, Alabama was well known for DeMonia’s Antiques and Auctions where...
Attorney General Steve Marshall leads 17 states in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. The Mission is seeking Supreme Court review of a recent ruling by...
Obituary: William “Arless” Huffstutler
William "Arless" Huffstutler, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Arless was born September 20, 1924 in Cullman, Alabama to Sam and Mardgie Lee Bodley Huffstutler.
Arless is survived by his daughters: Sheila (Charles) Hines...
Obituary: Bonnie Horton
Celebration of life service for Bonnie Horton, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wilma McCravy
Funeral service for Wilma McCravy, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at Eastside Baptist Church with Matt Smith and Sam Hollis officiating and burial at Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00...
House Plant Collective announces Cullman pop-up
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all green thumbs! House Plant Collective has announced a plant-loving pop-up in Cullman on Sept. 18, with their Plant Bus. The pop-up will be hosted by Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, located at 216 First Avenue SE, from 3-6 p.m.
House...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Learn some new tricks with Monroe!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Monroe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He is a medium-energy gentleman who always minds his manners. Not only...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the Cullman County Youth Football season is now in the books and there were a full slate of games going on around the county Saturday. The Cullman Bearcats hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Vinemont Eagles took on the...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the “Free State of Winston” was visiting friends here this week.
I.C. Gay will take a position with a wholesale house, in Birmingham, next month.
Joseph...
Obituary: Doris Holley
Funeral service for Doris Holley, 82, will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. –...
Obituary: Vickie Ann York
Funeral service for Vickie Ann York, 51, of Cullman will be at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tyler Mark Graves
A graveside service for Tyler Mark Graves, 37, of Crane Hill will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 6, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen. Reverend Paul Campbell will officiate.
Mr. Graves was born on August 25, 1984 in Birmingham and died at his residence...
Obituary: Ilva Hale
Ilva Hale, 91, of Cullman, died Friday, September 3, 2021.
She is survived by her daughters: Karen Hale and Ramona (Barry) Holmes; son: Jay (Jennifer) Hale; grandchildren: Bart (Jessica) Holmes, Patrick (Karlyn) Hale, Rebekah (Josh) Sale and Clayton Hale; great-grandchildren: Callie, Emery, Addi and Brody...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Rogers
Margaret Ann Rogers, age 59, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Cullman Regional. She was born, July 02, 1962 to L.B. and Marie Whatley.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother: Leon Quick.Survivors include her husband: Randy Rogers;...
Obituary: Fred Calvin Alston
Fred Calvin Alston, age 96, of Addison, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Mr. Alston proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943-1947.
The family will hold a celebration of life at the Fred Alston residence (244 Alston...
Obituary: Michael Lee Muncy
Michael Lee Muncy, age 60, of Arab, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Michael was born December 6, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan.
Michael is survived by his sisters: Carol (Owen) Miller and Rosemary (Dennis) Mitchell and his nieces and nephews: Dawn (John) Burrell,...
Obituary: Patrick Ray Mize
Patrick Ray Mize, age 24, of Joppa, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Patrick was born December 16, 1996 in Birmingham, Alabama to Jeff Mize and Michelle McLeod. A celebration of life memorial service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at...
Local business closings for Labor Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The following is a list of closings for Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Cullman City Offices (no change in sanitation and recycling schedules)
Cullman County Offices and Courthouse (sanitation will run one day behind)
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
All state and...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces judges for inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone Sept. 18 for this exciting cookoff competition. We are happy to announce our judges for the event will be Mrs....
Liberty Learning Foundation holds Thursday kickoff rally at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Liberty Learning Foundation hosted their official kickoff rally for Cullman High School’s ninth grade class Thursday. With several programs already established in Cullman City Schools, the program being implemented with this year’s freshman is the Citizen Promise Program. Cullman is the...
Wallace State Community College releases summer 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 241 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Governor Ivey Announces reallocation of $12.3 million in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 nursing shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday reallocated $12.3 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to secure qualified, out-of-state, travel nurses to work in Alabama hospitals in a temporary capacity.
“I’m pleased to see more folks getting vaccinated, but we are still in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 46-26 region win over Brilliant
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping a nail-biter in double overtime at Winston County last week, Meek returned home Friday night to open up region play against the Tigers of Brilliant. Meek dropped last year’s meeting with Brilliant 55-30, but this year was a different...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region game at Sulligent 53-14
SULLIGENT, Ala. – After falling to local rivals Meek and Holly Pond in their first two games of the season, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road once again Friday night for a region showdown at Sulligent. However, the Blue Devils scored early and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison edges Aliceville 19-18 in region opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted Area 5 region foe and 2A power Aliceville at beautiful A.G. Hicks stadium on Friday night. Addison came away with a hard fought 19-18 victory but what was more important than the victory was the heart that these Bulldogs showed as they...
PREP FOOTBALL: 2nd half surge leads Guntersville past Fairview 34-19
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In what could prove to be the battle for first place in the region Fairview ran out of gas in a slugfest that was much closer than the final score would tell. Guntersville used the combination of a bruising running game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hammers Ashville 40-7 in region opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After last week’s game was canceled due to Covid-19 cases, the Good Hope Raiders were able to get back on the field Friday night to host a regional showdown with Ashville. The Raiders got it done in all three phases...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener to Oakman 45-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After winning their first two games by a combined score of 84-0, the Holly Pond Broncos looked to keep it going when they hosted Oakman in their region opener on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond faithful, the Broncos were on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls in shootout at Fultondale 44-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont in the season opener, Hanceville took the week off last week to gear up for Friday night’s road trip and region opener against the Fultondale Wildcats. The Bulldogs got up on the Wildcats early, but Fultondale was...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Lawrence County 14-7 on the road
MOULTON, Ala. -- On a warm and muggy night, the West Point Warriors traveled north on state route 157 to take on the Lawrence County Red Devils. West Point looked to get back into action after last week’s game was canceled due to Covid protocols. West...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region tilt with J.B. Pennington 49-6
VINEMONT, Ala. -- An injury plagued Vinemont Eagles team hosted the JB Pennington Tigers to open region play Friday night and unfortunately for Eagles fans, Pennington handed the Eagles a 49-6 loss.
The Eagles held tough in the first quarter forcing a punt and a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab picks up 20-7 region win at Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – After dropping a tight game on the road against Guntersville last week, Arab was back on the road Friday night looking to bounce back with a region win at Fort Payne. The Knights were able to do just that, putting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle pulls away to defeat Cullman 35-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home under the lights at Oliver Woodard Stadium to host another big rival Friday night. The first half between the ‘Cats and the Tiger was neck and neck, but Hartselle was able to take advantage of...
Obituary: James Alfred Gordon, Jr.
Funeral service for James Alfred Gordon, Jr., age 58, of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Ball officiating and interment in Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Bruce Holland Bentley
Funeral service for Bruce Holland Bentley, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Mt. Olive Church with Chris Kitchens, Bobby Bentley and Charles Dickson officiating and burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00...
Obituary: Debra Lynn Farthing Smith
Debra Lynn Farthing Smith, age 54, of Lynn, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born on May 30, 1967 in Fayette, North Carolina. Debbie was a very loving and caring person who loved her family, especially the grandkids....
Obituary: Sonja Kidd Jackson
Sonja Kidd Jackson, 77, of Upshaw Community, entered into rest on September 2, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Jackson was born on January 31, 1944 in Pettus, West Virginia.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Edna Buckner
Edna Buckner, age 86, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Buckner was born on March 25, 1935 in Haleyville, Alabama. Mrs. Edna loved her family, loved traveling and loved going to Jacks.
Visitation will be Monday, September 6, 2021...
Cullman Regional Welcomes General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical...
Arrests and incidents reported September 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 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
September 1
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; McNabb Dr. SW
September 2
Arrests
September...
Wallace State’s cross-country teams, both 3-time defending ACCC champs, begin season tonight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams open the season today in the 16th annual Foothills Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Jacksonville State University Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Sports Complex.
Wallace State’s women compete in the 4K at 6 p.m. and the men follow with the 5K at 6:45.
It...
Cullman City Schools COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 70 students absent due to a reported positive case of COVID-19 as of Friday, September 3, according to the latest school attendance data.West Elementary School reported 21 positive student cases, Cullman High...
Two-vehicle wreck claims lives of two Cullman men
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck that happened on Highway-278 East at 5:35 a.m. on Friday killed two local men.
Bruce Bentley, 55, of Cullman and Patrick Mize, 24, of Cullman were the drivers of a Ford Galaxy and Ford Fiesta, respectively. They were both...
Half a pound of meth seized by CCSO Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle at a closed business near the Gold Ridge community in the early hours of Friday morning.
The CCSO K-9 ‘Big’ was deployed, and a “free air sniff” of the vehicle was conducted.
Big alerted on...
Dreher’s: new things to come post grand reopening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant officially reopened its doors six weeks ago and have been making a lot of noise since. Co-owner Christine Chamblee sat down with The Tribune to discuss the changes made to inspire the recent and growing success.
When...
Cullman Electric Cooperative 85th Annual Meeting returns to Northbrook Baptist Church as a limited in-person event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 85th Annual Meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2021, at Northbrook Church. This year’s business meeting will be open for members to attend, but due to concerns for public health and safety, all additional activities planned...
CHS cleared following Thursday night bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Thursday night.
An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. Cullman...
Obituary: Bishop Gradon James ‘Chick’ Chandler
Graveside service for Bishop Gradon James ‘Chick’ Chandler, 93, of Hanceville will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Berlin Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chandler family.
Bishop Chandler passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He...
Obituary: Burthel Mae Blackmon
Burthel Mae Blackmon, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Burthel was born July 22, 1935 in Alabama.
Burthel is survived by her sister: Luvell (Arvil) Nix; her grandchildren: Scott (Amanda) Shoemaker, Stephanie (Jody) Marotz, Carly (Jaiden Philyaw) Wren and...
Obituary: Carl James Thomas
Carl James Thomas, 73, of Holly Pond, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born November 11, 1947, in Cullman County, to Merrit Arnold and Lora Evelena Duke Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church where he enjoyed worshipping...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders sweep area match against Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After sweeping Hanceville in three straight sets Monday, Good Hope returned home Thursday afternoon to host another area match with the Lady Bulldogs and they collected another area win over Hanceville after sweeping the match 25-10, 25-10 and 25-13.
Good Hope...
Interstate wreck shuts down northbound lanes
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama State Troopers Decatur Patrol Post, a wreck involving a ‘vehicle Versus 18-wheeler’ happened around 5:30 p.m. near Exit 305 in Cullman.
The northbound lanes are currently blocked for travel.
There is no report of injuries yet. The wreck is...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) flash, Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sept 1, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 77 COVID positive patients, 12 of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 30
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 831domestic violence; CR 509unlawful...
Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition closes Sept. 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — This week is the last week to visit the Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College.
The exhibition featuring stage wear, costumes and memorabilia from the private collection of country singer/songwriter and north Alabama native...
Attorney General Steve Marshall leads 17 states in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. The Mission is seeking Supreme Court review of a recent ruling by...
