South Vinemont Town Council lends helping hand during cleanup for new park project
VINEMONT, Ala. - Henry & Roe Wood Park received some TLC Monday morning thanks to the South Vinemont Town Council. Mayor Radginal Dodson, all the members of the council and several of their spouses, in a show of unity, worked together to clean the...
Cullman High School to host vaccine clinic Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools and Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) will be partnering to host a mobile vaccination clinic at Cullman High School on August 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine will be available to parents,...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester. Chief among these is an emphasis on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Each student registered for fall semester who presents proof of completed COVID...
Cullman City Schools strongly encouraging masks, vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. - With COVID-19 cases increasing in the State of Alabama and Cullman County, Cullman City Schools is strongly encouraging students to wear masks and for eligible students to be vaccinated as the 2021-2022 school year begins on Wednesday, Aug. 11.“We hoped we...
West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are tested and cleaned for the new school year.Cullman City Schools is having the air quality tested in the entire school...
Obituary: William Sherman Smith
Graveside service for William Sherman Smith, 79, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Duck Creek Cemetery with Bro. David Chambers officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Cullman...
Obituary: Horace “The Candyman” Edward Gentry Sr.
Horace "The Candyman" Edward Gentry Sr., age 90, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Horace was born March 28, 1931 in West Blocton, Alabama.Horace is survived by sons: Horace (Vicki) Gentry Jr. and Cary (Cheryl) Gentry; daughters: Debbie (Ron...
Obituary: Timothy Alan Schaeffel
A graveside memorial service for Timothy Alan Schaeffel will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Center Point Baptist Church. Mr. Schaeffel was born July 15, 1958 to John A. Schaeffel, Sr. and Betty Ann Lowery Schaeffel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be...
Obituary: Sybil Juanita Roberson
Sybil Juanita Roberson, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Sybil was born August 27, 1938 in Cullman to Harvey Henry Jordan Sr. and Annie Mae Harris Jordan.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: William Charles Roberson...
Tractor-trailer rig strikes house in Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, a Tyson Farms tractor-trailer struck a house on U.S. Highway 278 near its intersection with County Road 747 in Berlin. The truck was traveling west on Highway 278 when it crossed and left the road, striking and passing...
Tips and tricks to avoid picking up ticks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your area.
Before You Go Outdoors
Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, or even on animals....
City Board of Education holds Aug. 2 meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met early Tuesday morning to discuss proceedings for the upcoming school year.
The Board approved the following agreements:
Joint Purchasing Agreement with Sand Mountain CNP Cooperative beginning July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Interagency Agreement between Cullman City...
Arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
August 2
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; skateboard;...
New pavilion at South Vinemont Sports Complex dedicated to Tyler Walker at ceremony
VINEMONT, Ala. - The new pavilion at the South Vinemont Sports Complex was dedicated to Tyler Walker at a ceremony held this past Saturday. Walker, who funded the materials needed for the pavilion, and his daughter Brooklyn were killed when the plane he was...
New Cullman County notification system ready for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission has announced that the Cullman County EMA’s Cullman County Notification System has been set up for the upcoming school year.
Notifications for local emergencies, severe weather, special events and event traffic alerts will be delivered to registered phones...
‘When you are blessed, be a blessing’
CULLMAN, Ala. - True philanthropy knows no limits, in generosity and, apparently, even in age. James Leonardi recently sponsored a clothing drive for Curt’s Closet, as many others have done, but something about his drive is important to note: he asked for people to...
Obituary: Gary Hill Cobb
Gary Hill Cobb, aged 67, died suddenly at his home in Cullman on July 31, 2021. He was
born in Cullman on May 29, 1954. He had been beset by a number of chronic physical
problems over the years. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Gary had
graduate degrees from UAB and UAH.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Buell E. Cobb, Sr., and Kathryn McDaniel Cobb. He leaves
behind three beloved brothers: Buell E. Cobb, Jr. (Mary), William Joseph Cobb (Sue Bell) and James
Michael Cobb (Jan) and by their children and grandchildren.
He will be remembered by many friends and family members for his sharp mind and wit, for his great
heart and compassion for others, for a consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity and for his
enduring faith.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd
Ave. NW, Cullman) with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The family requests that
all attendees wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Cullman Church of Christ.
Obituary: Anita Ilene Thompson Wood
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Anita Ilene Thompson Wood, 97, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood family.
Mrs. Wood passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1923 to L.L. and...
Obituary: Gary Morris Parkins
Gary Morris Parkins, age 56, of Double Springs entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Parkins was born on July 22, 1965 in Haleyville, Alabama and graduated from Winston County High School in 1983, where he played on...
Obituary: Loy Benefield
Loy Benefield, 90, of Decatur, AL (formerly of Holly Pond) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Funeral services for Mr. Benefield will be 1 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, in the Holly Pond Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Holly Pond Cemetery. Friends...
Obituary: Daniel Domonick Spicer
Funeral Service for Daniel Domonick Spicer, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Geraldine Parson
Memorial Service for Geraldine Parson, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Parson passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 24, 1947 in Orlando, Florida...
Obituary: Byron Twitty
Funeral services for Byron Twitty of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Twitty will lie in repose at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service...
Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws near. As we have learned from the past year, information and recommendations are subject to change quickly. Below is the...
On Duty – PFC Destini Williams – U.S. Army
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - PFC Destini Williams is currently serving in the United States Army and is stationed with the 20th Group SF Fort Payne, Alabama 92 yankee/airborne. Williams is from Cullman and a 2019 graduate of Wallace State Community College. She joined the...
Arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 29
domestic violence; CR 399domestic violence; Stewart Rd.burglary; CR 490harassment; CR 1815criminal mischief; harassment; CR...
“Save America”
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announced Monday that 45th U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, for a “Save America” rally at the York farm, 1872 County Road 469, venue for Rock the South, which will take...
Cullman Tribune print to switch from five to three editions per week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune has recently decided to make the switch from a five-day print schedule each week to a three-day print schedule. This change will be completed by the first full week of August and begins with today as the last...
Veteran Memorial: Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High School where he played football. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during Vietnam.
Jones began his tour on...
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL to Ottis Talmage and Peggy Kennedy Bennefield. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Durk Dewayne...
Obituary: Charles Paul Brenner, III
Funeral service for Charles Paul Brenner, III, 89, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ryan’s Creek Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Stripling officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m....
Obituary: Beverly Anna Thompson
Beverly Anna Thompson, age 73, passed away at home on August 1, 2021, in Cullman, Alabama following extended illness.
Beverly was born in Selma, Alabama on September 5, 1947, and spent her childhood in nearby Clanton, Alabama. She was a gifted student and was accepted...
Obituary: Rodney Steven Wynn
Funeral service for Rodney Steven Wynn, age 46, of Cullman, will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Daystar Church with Jerry Lawson and Devin Wyman officiating. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to the student body on Monday morning in assembly. The Cullman County High School first opened in September of 1907 with an enrollment of 45...
Cullman County Public Library hosts 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library on Friday, held their 2nd Annual Harry Potter Birthday Parade. Though the first parade event was held in 2019, last year was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The library has been incredibly excited about being...
Building in flames at Tyson/River Valley Ingredients plant near Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tyson Foods/River Valley Ingredients (formerly American Proteins) rendering plant (1170 County Road 508, southwest of Hanceville), suffered damage Friday afternoon from a fire that started in a building on the back of the property close to the Mulberry Fork. Mayor...
CDC issues guidance as transmission of contagious Delta COVID-19 variant surges, prevention measures outlined
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 900 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized in Alabama, the largest number since February, and too few Alabama residents are vaccinated. High vaccination coverage will reduce the spread of the virus and help prevent new variants from emerging.
State Health Officer Dr....
Obituary: William “Bill” Augualy Hinkle
Funeral service for William "Bill" Augualy Hinkle, age 95, of Cullman will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastors Tim Lipsey and Larry Brown officiating and interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Edna Ruth Ragsdale Hogue
Funeral service for Edna Ruth Ragsdale Hogue, 77, will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Hollis Gardner officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Dr. Lyle Wayde Cole
Dr. Lyle Wayde Cole, 63, of Demopolis, AL, passed away on July 20, 2021.Lyle was born on April 28, 1958 to Paul and Joan Cole in Hanceville. After graduating from Hanceville High School in 1976, he went on to study Chiropractic Medicine at Life...
Obituary: Ethelene H. Farmer
Ethelene H. Farmer, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ethelene was
born February 4, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama to Leonard Doyle Hesterley Sr. and Tommie Pearson
Hesterley. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Rev. J.T. Farmer; daughter: Charlotte
Farmer Cummings; granddaughter: Pandy Farmer Allred;
daughter-in-law: Deborah Farmer and great-grandchild: Cesar Garcia.
Mrs. Farmer was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was a member of Fairview First Baptist
Church. She also wrote a book in 2006 titled “My Precious Memories.”
Survivors are daughter: Rebecca Farmer (Bobby) Murphy; sons: John (Pam) Farmer, James Farmer,
son-in-law: Robin Cummings; grandchildren: Steve (Debbie) Cummings, Jason Cummings, Cassandra (Josh)
Phillips, Sarah (Skylar) King, Rebekah Farmer, Leah Farmer, Lucas Farmer, John-Thomas Farmer and Nathan Farmer; great-grandchildren: Cody (Lisa) Cummings, Carson (Katherine) Cummings, C.J. Cummings, Norah
Cummings, Serena Garcia, Christian Garcia, Brittany Farmer and Kimberly Allred and great-great-grandchildren: Kopis Cummings, Kal Cummings, Willow Rae Clark and Elizabeth Grace Thurman.
A visitation for Ethelene will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055).
A celebration of life funeral service will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. An interment will occur
Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery (4545 Alabama Highway 69 North, Cullman, AL 35058).
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon International Cullman Camp at
P.O. Box 583 Cullman, Alabama 35056.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Farmer
family.
Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Ralph Dana Knighten
A graveside service for Ralph Dana Knighten, of Cullman, Alabama will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Knighten was born on April 18, 1955 to the...
Obituary: Lendon Gravitt
Lendon Gravitt, 82, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on July 29, 2021 at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence, Alabama.
Mr. Gravitt was born on September 29, 1938.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Ephesus...
Brittley Humphrey, Trey Cunningham host track camp at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- Several runners from different schools took part in a two-day summer track camp on July 29th and 30th at Cold Springs and it was open to any athletes from ages 12-19. Brittley Humphrey, an LSU graduate, and Trey Cunningham, who's currently...
Holly Pond Back-to-School Bash kicks off Aug. 7
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond will be hosting a Back-to-School Bash to kick off the new school year Aug. 7. The Bash will be held at Lions Club Park at 221 Lions Park Road in Holly Pond, and will be...
Arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 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
July 28
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd Ave....
Raccoon confirmed positive for rabies in Cullman; precautions advised
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed a raccoon to be positive for rabies after it attacked a person on a walking trail near a subdivision on Fox Hollow Road in Cullman. The raccoon attacked a bystander...
March of the armyworm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folks across Cullman County are seeing an increase in brown caterpillars that are helping themselves to lawns, gardens and crops. What are they, and what can be done to stop the damage?
The fall armyworm, called “army” because of its invasive tendencies,...
Pair of former Wallace State students win $44,500 on FOX’s ‘Beat Shazam’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in 2017.
Wright and former Wallace State dual enrollment student Jazmin Bobo are now in the record books as “Beat Shazam” contestant...
Obituary: Ethelene H. Farmer
Ethelene H. Farmer, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Ethelene was born February 4, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama to Leonard Doyle Hesterley Sr. and Tommie Pearson Hesterley. She is preceded in death by her parents: husband Rev. J.T....
Obituary: Nadine Eady Page
Funeral service for Nadine Eady Page, 92, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be 12 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane Hill, Alabama. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will follow...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 26
domestic violence; Handley Ln.domestic violence; CR 1545unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of...
Alabama Department of Public Health warns about heat illnesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State and federal agencies are warning residents across Alabama to be careful in current high heat conditions, which can be dangerous. Cullman saw a heat index of over 100 degrees Wednesday, and the National Weather Service Huntsville office reported, “Hot and...
Pet of the Week: Take Scooter for a spin!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Scooter is a 1-year-old short-legged Lab mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, an “unassuming, patient fellow who's ever so quiet in his kennel,” said Ruttkay. He’s skilled...
Colony prepares for Colony Day, seeks help for roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening discussed plans for its upcoming Colony Day community celebration, scheduled for the Community Center Saturday on Aug. 7, with a rain date planned for Aug. 14. According to Councilwoman Jasmine Cole, the event will...
Obituary: Elbert Allen Pirkle
Memorial services for Elbert Allen Pirkle, 88, of Cullman are incomplete and will be announced later.
Mr. Pirkle passed from this life on July 27, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pirkle family.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Jerry Vann Dunn
Graveside Service for Jerry Vann Dunn, age 70, of Falkville, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel with Caleb Elrod officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021,...
Cullman County Public Library hosts cardmaking class for children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Renee Welsh from the Friends of the Public Library continued the library’s summer fun as she led local children in cardmaking at the Cullman County Public Library Tuesday morning. With cardstock, a wide range of stamps and some double-sided tape, she...
Arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 23
leaving scene of accident; person; 2nd Ave. SW;...
Open houses, orientation set for Cullman City Schools 2021 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 school year is almost here, and Cullman City Schools are preparing to welcome parents and students back to campus for open houses, a welcome return after the tradition went virtual and socially-distanced last year as a precaution due to...
Double murder defendant returning to Cullman for competency hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Double murder defendant Sara Tapia-Franco, 34, of Holly Pond, this week was ordered to be transferred from state mental health facility Bryce Hospital to the Cullman County Detention Center for an upcoming competency hearing. Tapia-Franco was indicted in 2020 on capital...
City of Good Hope to host luau-themed Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Get your hula skirts ready! The City of Good Hope will host an Aloha-themed Back to School Bash this year for Good Hope area students. The luau is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope Municipal...
‘I am so proud of Quanesha that I don’t know what to do’
HARTSELLE, Ala. - As the temperatures and humidity soared last Friday, James Evans continued to detail cars as the sweat poured down his face. He was determined, just like his stepdaughter, to push himself to do what he had to do in order to...
Wallace State’s Dual Enrollment program only one in Alabama eligible to offer Federal Pell Grant to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is among a select number of colleges in the nation and the only one in Alabama to offer Federal Pell Grants for dual enrollment students.
Wallace State was chosen as a Dual Enrollment Pell Experiment Site for...
Obituary: Dale Lamar Garrison
Dale Lamar Garrison, 81, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 26, 2021. There will be a local visitation at Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort, SC on Wednesday, July 28, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. He will be transported to his hometown of...
Obituary: Betty Joyce (Nichols) Baker
Funeral services for Betty Joyce (Nichols) Baker will be 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
Mrs. Baker was born...
Obituary: Steven Lloyd Wakefield
Steven Lloyd Wakefield, 56, of Double Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, after his battle with cancer.
Steven was born on December 23, 1964 to Lloyd Isaac “Buck” Wakefield and Jean Wakefield in Birmingham. He graduated...
Ryan Creek Watershed 319 funding available
CULLMAN, Ala. - Funding is still available for land in the Ryan Creek watershed in Cullman County. It has been approved through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for 319 cost shares. Incentive payments for best management practices will be made to qualifying landowners...
Arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 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
July 26
first-degree theft of property; Ingram Farms; 1st Way...
CST places 2nd at ARPA State Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Sound Mountain Park in Albertville last weekend to compete at this year’s Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) State Swimming Championships and CST put together another stellar performance to earn a second-place finish. Troy Mann...
Wallace State clears past balances for students from previous semesters to ease pandemic burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has cleared the balances of 644 students with outstanding accounts from previous semesters, forgiving more than $585,800 in student debt.
Earlier this semester, eligible students were notified that their balances had been cleared, as well as any balance-related holds removed...
Cullman Regional to host nurse recruitment event August 7 at Karma’s Coffeehouse
Cullman, Ala. — Nurses and nursing students are invited to join Cullman Regional for a Nurse Recruitment Event on Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Karma’s Coffeehouse. Meet with directors and hiring managers to discuss career opportunities and learn about...
Obituary: John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for John Henry ‘Butch’ Harden, Jr., 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harden family.
Mr. Harden passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. He was born July 17, 1957 to John...
Obituary: Sara Ann Higginbotham
Funeral services for Sara Ann Higginbotham, 64, of Baileyton will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Locust Fork, AL. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00...
Obituary: Evalene L. Price
Evalene L. Price, 97, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 24, 2021 at Falkville Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Price was born on June 28, 1924. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, July 28, 2021...
Obituary: Huey Wilson Garrison
Huey Wilson Garrison, 67, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Garrison was born on June 30, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama. Huey was a very good father and grandfather that was known to be funny and...
Obituary: Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell
Funeral services for Spencer William (Cherokee) Cockrell, 73, of Cullman will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday...
Obituary: Edna M. Cole
A visitation for Edna M. Cole, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cole was born on August 31, 1937 to Albert and Ovella (Johnson) Vaughn. She died at her residence surrounded...
Arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 22
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 69 Nharassment; CR 601using false identity to avoid arrest;...
‘From gold arches to gold medals’: Hartselle’s Quanesha Burks’ amazing journey to the Olympics
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- The Olympics is an amazing event full of some of the world's most elite athletes who will do whatever it takes to bring home a gold medal. This year, one of those athletes is Hartselle's Quanesha Burks, who will be competing...
In Alabama, conservation Is for the birds
WASHINGTON D.C. - Whether called the Yellowhammer State or the Cotton State, an abundance of birds call the state of Alabama home. “Yellowhammer” in fact refers to the common name for the northern flicker woodpecker — which just happens to be the official state...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens August 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline for entry...
Obituary: Travis Sanford
Travis Sanford passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, May 25, 1948 in Alabama to Thomas Jefferson Sanford and Myra Dean Sanford.He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Patricia Sanford and Tommie Dean Sanford;...
Obituary: Ray Cook, Jr.
Funeral service for Ray Cook, Jr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Scott Reynolds officiating and burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr....
Obituary: Sara Gasser Bedard
Sara Gasser Bedard was a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away on July 24, 2021 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, who will continue to honor her legacy by living...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth Milligan,
Wanda Baker and Jimmy Wood,
Dottie Schlosser and Robert Bowling,
Ellen Faye Shaw and Kitty Owen,
Edna Perkins and...
9 local schools earn 2020-21 AHSAA Sportsmanship Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools were recognized at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon in Montgomery Friday and nine local schools were among this year’s winners. Cullman, West Point, Fairview, Good Hope, Vinemont, Holly Pond, Cold Springs and Meek High Schools...
Cullman’s White Willow becomes first-time winner of ‘Best in Bama’ award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman-based businesses, White Willow and Karma’s Coffeehouse, are recipients of this year’s Alabama Magazine’s “Best in Bama” awards.
White Willow owner Libby Crider spoke of the win for Best Furniture & Interiors saying, “We were just so excited to find out....
Hanceville City Council discusses preparations for upcoming music events, solutions for noise complaints
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville grew a bit as a result of Thursday night’s city council meeting. The council voted to accept 19.52 acres donated by Lillie Tucker and in a separate ordinance annexed the approximately 17-acre Ward property off of Highway 91.
The...
Hanceville City Council officially names donated land
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A generous donation of 19.52 acres of land to the City of Hanceville has recently been established by the city council as The Larry and Lillie Tucker Arboretum. The land was gifted to the city by Lillie Tucker and is located...
Obituary: Tommy Garfield Cofer
Mr. Tommy Garfield Cofer, 83, of Cullman passed from this life Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cofer family.
Mr. Cofer was born November 10, 1937 to James Edward and Mary Ellen Wyatt Cofer. He is...
Obituary: Horace “Bud” Calvin Oden
Funeral Service for Horace "Bud" Calvin Oden , age 73, of Falkville, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Dorsey Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prior to...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert on smartphones
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hailstorms and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding.
Starting July 28, the National Weather Service will better convey the...
Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders: Bobby’s Restaurant rules the roost
EVA, Ala. - In the quest for Bama’s Best Chicken Tenders, one eatery rules the roost — Bobby’s Restaurant in Eva.
The Morgan County institution, owned by April and John Hall, is known for basketfuls of deep brown tenders covered in crunchy breading. Crinkle-cut fries,...
Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 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
July 22
first-degree theft of property; person; cashthird-degree theft of...
Soil and Water Conservation District holds children’s presentation at Guy Hunt Library and Museum
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Soil and Water Conservation District on Thursday made a presentation for the children of Guy Hunt Library and Museum in Holly Pond on local wildlife and the tracks they leave behind. With 11 children in attendance, Soil and Water...
Princess Lillie
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving, and she smiles through everything and has since the day she was born. She has been so strong and brave...
Tyson now faces nine lawsuits over 2019 Hanceville plant spill
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over two years have passed since a June 6, 2019, spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville triggered a large fish kill on the Mulberry Fork that extended down to the Sipsey River in Walker County. That...
Obituary: Jacob Ryan Roberts
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Jacob Ryan Roberts, 43, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Roberts family.
Jacob passed away July 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born July 9, 1978 to Jimmy Ray and Delaine...
Obituary: Lola Jane Salter
Lola Jane Salter, 87, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on July 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Salter was born on May 24, 1934. She lived in Haleyville her whole life. She loved being a wife to the love...
