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Funeral services for Ronda Lynn Miller, 50, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Damascus Cemetery in Hanceville.  Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service on...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The last couple of years have been a great time to be a fan of Aggie football and the excitement and expectations are as high as ever this season. Fairview has put together a combined record of 19-5 since 2019 but...

VINEMONT, Ala. – Its almost time for the Vinemont Eagles to hit the field once again and they’ll be eyeing a return to the state playoffs after punching their ticket last season. After dropping two of their first three games in 2020, the Eagles...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season has arrived, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing to hit the field with a new purpose and a new head coach this fall. Longtime Broncos assistant Mark Cornelius will be taking the reins this season following...

ARLEY, Ala. – High school football season has returned in Alabama and that means its nearly time for the Meek Tigers to take the field once again. Houston Powell is entering his second season as the Tigers’ Head Coach and after helping lead the...

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:  Asher (meaning “happiness”) is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She is a spunky medium-energy pet who boasts a humble demeanor...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first cohort of students enrolled in the UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Partnership have completed the program and have earned both an associate degree from Wallace State Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.   “We are...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern country music weekend.  The West’s took a hiatus from attending Rock The South after coming to support the first year the...

Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wonda Rae Ennis, 69, of Snead. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ennis family. Mrs. Ennis passed away August 12, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing & Rehab.  She was born September 13, 1951 to Herman and Maxine...

A graveside service for Karen Rexana Taylor, 67, of Hanceville will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home prior to the service on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Taylor was born to...

Velma McGriff Armstrong, 81, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2021. She was born July 4, 1940, in Cullman County to Elbert T. and Eula Ann Murphree McGriff. Velma was member of Holly Pond Church of Christ...

Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Gloria J. Hodges, 72, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gloria passed away August 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born November 23, 1948 to Marvin M and Lois Maudeen Free Walton. ...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 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 8 counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 2nd Ave. NW August...

SEATTLE, WA. - Cell carriers have recently decided ‘out with the old, and in with the new’ for older 2G and 3G networks, and are beginning to opt for newer, faster networks such as 4G and 5G. While this does mean progress with newer...

ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab SugarFest. Unfortunately, health and safety concerns during 2020 led to the cancellation of the second attempt. However, the City of...

Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #1 Cemetery, with Revs. Dale Banks and Butch Sharpton officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. -...

Gloria Sims Tenbarge, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born November 1, 1934 in Cullman, Alabama. Gloria is survived by her brother: Larry (Raydonna) Sims; sisters: Sue (Herman) Byram and Linda (Cleo)...

Ronald Peary McBrayer, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Ronald was born March 11, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years: Karen Tamer McBrayer; his daughter: Jennifer McBrayer and his son: Scott (Chasity)...

Michael Anthony Pinyan, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, August 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1955 in Cullman County, Alabama, to Verbon Pinyan and Yvonne Reid. Mike was a hard-working man. He spent many long days working as an...

Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robert Mark Gentry, 66, of Logan. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gentry family. Mr. Gentry passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was born January 1, 1955 to Glenn Hollis and Marilyn...

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 Bennefield....

On Aug. 11, Cullman Regional released the following update: Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission. Cullman Regional Current Situation 47 COVID positive patients and seven on a ventilatorHospitals across the state are continuing to see an increase in hospitalizations. Continue...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be partnering with Cullman’s Panda Express on Saturday, Aug. 14, for a fundraising event. It will be from 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and will allow 20% of purchase prices to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season has returned and at Cullman High School that means it’s time once again for the Bearcats to hit the field. Cullman posted an 8-3 record last season, finishing second in Region 8 and earning another playoff berth but the...

BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs came just short of making it to the postseason under first-year head coach Justin Cornelius, finishing 4-6 in a year that was tough for all of the teams due to COVID-19. Despite losing some key players from last season,...

ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with a 7-5 record and a second-place finish in 2A Region 5. Most coaches would be pleased with that record to go along with a second-round playoff appearance, but not Coach David Smothers of Addison. Coach...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted by Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House on 304 First Ave SE. McNeal is back home briefly and has been primarily located...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Unity and cooperation seemed to be the new focus as the South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night. Although the new council had encountered a few tense moments over the past several months, working together to make improvements to Henry &...

Barry Scott Grimmett, 57, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. Scott was preceded in death by his father: Durrell (Ken) Grimmett and grandparents: James and Ira Grimmett and Theodore and Flora Seymore. He is survived by his wife: Libby Grimmett; mother:...

Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Kenneth Charles Fairbanks, 64, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family. Mr. Fairbanks passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at CRMC.  He was born December 2, 1956 to George Henry and Betty...

Memorial service plans for Karen Diane Sullins Young, 65, of Hanceville, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.  Mrs. Young was born July 26, 1956 to Joseph and Barbara Spinks Sullins.  She passed from this life on August 9, 2021 at...

Peggy Ann Daniels Day, 77, was born October 19, 1943, and died August 7, 2021 of  a malignant brain tumor.   She is survived by her son: John Lee Day; brother: Charles Edward  Daniels, Jr. and wife Janet Daniels.  Peggy was predeceased by her father: Charles Edward  Daniels; mother: Thelma Christine Daniels and brother: Bobby Leon Daniels.  Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and service on Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. in Moss Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at City Cemetery (Pine Hill AL, Wilcox County).   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Project Lifesaver Program, P O Box 1439,  Cullman, AL  35056.  Peggy grew up in Pine Hill, Alabama, the youngest of the three siblings, raised by a widowed  mother from the age of 4.  Upon graduating from high school, Peggy attended for two years at  Livingston College, then transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama.  She later  earned her master’s degree.  Peggy moved to Cullman in 1966 and began work with the  Department of Pensions and Security, later named Department of Human Resources.  She  originally lived in a boarding house, then later moved into one of the rare apartments in  Cullman.  She courted and married Lee Day and they had a son named John.  Following the  divorce and then death of Lee, Peggy bought a home for her and John.  Peggy was employed by the Department of Human Resources from 1965 until her retirement in 2009.  During her time with DHR, Peggy served as a worker in Adult Protective Services,  supervisor, program supervisor and county director.  During her tenure as director, Peggy was  instrumental in ensuring the department’s new and current building was built and dedicated  prior to her retirement.  Peggy dedicated her life to the service of others and helping those in  need and always did so with a smile.  She will be greatly missed.  Peggy was very active in many community organizations and enjoy being involved.  As a very active Pilot Club member, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and two terms as  president.  As a club leader, she attended many Alabama District and Pilot International  Leadership Conferences/Conventions. She served as secretary of the Alabama District  Administrative Council.   Peggy was a member of the Pilot Light Inc. Board of Directors 25  years representing DHR and Pilot Club, and serving as secretary many of those years.  She was  chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Project Lifesaver Program 18 plus  years. Everyone that work alongside Peggy is greatly saddened by the loss of this dear friend.   It has been an honor to have served with her for 25 years.  Peggy was a kind and loving person,  always soft spoken and serving others with a servant’s heart.  As a member of Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for nine  years, Peggy served as recording secretary, vice regent and was currently serving as regent.    She chaired many chapter committees and attended many State Conferences and National  Continental Congresses.  Peggy was a dedicated member of DAR, always looking for ways to  further the purposes of God, home and country.  As a retired county employee, Peggy was also an active member of Alabama Retired State  Employees Association.  She enjoyed brunch meetings with the Coterie Women’s Club.  Peggy was an AVID supporter of the University of Alabama, never missing a televised game.  She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, soap operas, rescuing and adopting homeless cats and  Swamp John’s Meals.    Above all else, Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to John.  Moss Service Funeral Home directing. 

Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill, 89, of Haleyville entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence. Miss Hill was born October 6, 1931 in Pontotoc, Mississippi.  Jean was a huge Alabama Football fan and collected anything related to Coca Cola.  She still lived...

Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53, of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. There will be a celebration of life at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Mary’s, Georgia on Wednesday, August...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday a $3 million State settlement with Tyson Farms Inc. over the 2019 wastewater spill in Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River. The settlement agreement, filed in the Circuit Court of Walker County, brings an end to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 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 10 first-degree theft of property; person; Brunner St. NW;...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The check for the Diamond Level Sponsorship for the upcoming 6th Annual Caring for Cullman Concert by Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman was presented on Tuesday by Cullman Savings Bank CEO and President John Riley to Clinic Executive Director Jolanda...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a busy agenda for local events with Rock the South this weekend and a visit by former President Donald Trump the next.  The council approved the event permit for the upcoming Donald Trump “Save...

Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Lee Dubberly, 78, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubberly family. Mr. Dubberly passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UAB.  He was born November 18, 1942 to Alva Lealand Dubberly, Sr....

Ramon L. Blanks, age 87, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife of 70 years on August 9, 2021. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blanks family.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. Ryan’s...

A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery. Reverend Kip Green will be officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...

Memorial services are incomplete at this time for George Henry Fairbanks, Sr., 85, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family. Mr. Fairbanks passed away August 1, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1935 to Kenneth Lynnwood...

Linda Gayle Powe, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. She was born August 25, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama to Ruby and Mozell Powe.She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.Survivors...

Houston Pierce Dial, 90, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away August 10, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Pierce worked for Walker Builder’s at the door shop for several years and helped build many houses. He loved his Lord and Savior and playing his musical...

Gregory Stephen Wolfgang, 61, of Haleyville entered into rest on August 9, 2021 at Russellville Hospital. Mr. Wolfgang was born on December 6, 1959 in Mishawaka, Indiana.     No services are planned at this time. Gregory is survived by his wife: Rosa Wolfgang; children: Jeremy Wolfgang, April...

Margrett Helen Thompson, 83, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab. Helen was born on May 22, 1938 in Double Springs. She had many hobbies, including sewing, reading, cooking, collecting rocks and seek-and-find puzzles. Visitation will be...

Tony Louis Ernest Barnes, age 60, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was born on September 27, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Tony loved his flag and heritage, the outdoors, his motorcycles and loved his family fiercely....

Maudie Bell Bailey, age 83, of Bear Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Bailey was born on March 12, 1938 in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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 August 9 fraudulent use of credit/debit card; EvaBank; debit card;...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in the School of Nursing and Center for Science. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered, with a...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update was given of the Friday Good Hope campground shooting.   The suspect identified as Nathan Larry Parsons, 49, of Gardendale, was pronounced...

Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Jerry was born on February 4, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama to Julius and Judy Marks. Jerry loved gardening, especially flowers. No services are planned at this time. Jerry...

Memorial service for Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Huntsville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wilson passed away Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at Brookshire Health & Rehab.  He was...

Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Josh Stancil officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. –...

Mary Eszell Lawrence, age 99, of Bear Creek, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital. Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 18, 1921 in Bear Creek, Alabama. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents August 5 domestic violence; Ratliff St. NE, Hancevilleburglary; unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 438criminal mischief;...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in vaping offenses across the district. The policy is in the student handbook: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1183523/FINAL_21-22_Student_Handbook_with_changes_as_of_7-8-21__1_.pdf. A violation of the policy will result...

Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.  Burell is survived by his wife of 68 years: Doris "Cheiko" Boyd; sons: Rick (Gail) Boyd and Clark (Mary) Boyd; daughter: Dianne (George)...

CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,” Volk said of her father Fred Wise, owner of Crooked Creek Civil War Museum. “He wanted to share his love...

The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday with a loss of 200 baby chickens. When Bobby Scofiled of Joppa returned to his stalled car on Ryan Mountain on...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2021) – Cullman, Alabama pro Matt Lee only caught nine scorable bass Saturday totaling 27 pounds, 11 ounces, but after his astonishing Day 1 on Thursday, it turns out he could have taken the day off. Lee’s two-day total of...

Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 12 p.m. at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be leaving for boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. He signed with the Marines on his 17th birthday.  Barnett became...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news conference to discuss the partnership between the Friends of the Public Library, Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County Public Library...

CULLMAN, Ala.- Preparations for the biggest party in the south are well underway as the excitement builds for the biggest and best Rock the South.  Rock The South organizers are excited to announce the final lineup for August 13-14, 2021. During final preparation, organizers...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will return Wednesday, Aug. 11 for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. On Friday, Aug. 13, all Cullman City students will be dismissed two hours early to prevent school traffic from interfering with the traffic associated...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pair of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camps this summer, welcoming middle school and elementary students to campus.  Camp participants were introduced to the college’s 3D Printing Lab at Engineering Technology, the Emergency Medical...

LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School recently hosted Hawk Fest as a fun way to kick-off the new school year with the community. While originally scheduled from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the event was cut slightly short due to inclement weather.   Students and community members...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Grey currently serves in the United States Marine Corp as a machine gunner. He is the son of Jeff and Jenny Grey of Cullman, and is also a 2016 graduate of St. Bernard Prep.   Grey joined the Marines in...

Memorial service for Shirley Lucille Wagner, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be planned and announced at a later date.  Mrs. Wagner was born January 31, 1949 to Charles Freeborn Lang, Sr. and Shirley Louise Henry Lang.  She passed from this life on August 4,...

Emerson Clarke “E.C.” Alston, Jr., 87, of Addison, Alabama died from liver cancer on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. E.C. was born on July 17, 1934 in Addison, Alabama. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church No....

Memorial Service for Wendell Keith Crumbley, 63, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.  Rev. Bruce Abbott will officiate the...

Memorial service for William Richard “Bill” Calvert, 73, of Cullman will be 12 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. prior to the service.  The interment will follow in...

Funeral service for Barbara Ann Pirkle, 75, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with her beloved pastor Dr. David Chambers officiating and interment at Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. -...

Graveside service for Krysta Joy Ballew, 48, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Antioch Baptist Cemetery with Dr. David Chambers officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Cullman...

Anthony Terrell Haynes, 65, of Huntsville, passed away on August 4, 2021. He was born November 11, 1955, in Cullman to Troy Eugene and Betty Sue Shedd Haynes. Mr. Haynes was the Senior Pastor at Covenant Life Revival Church. He was an engineer for many...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “This is not the way we would like to end our summer or start the school year,” Hanceville High School Junior Logan Quick said. Early Thursday morning, four Hanceville teens were injured, two critically, when the car they were in struck...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 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 1 identity theft; person August 4 August 5 Arrests August 4 Curington, Crystal D.;...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Earlier today, an officer-involved shooting in connection to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) occurred in the Good Hope Community, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed one fatality at the Good Hope Campground.The CCSO...

Cullman, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism has recently announced that a new water park, WildWater, will be built in the coming months.  The first of its kind in Alabama, WildWater will be a 3-acre addition to Cullman’s existing waterpark, bringing the overall...

Windle Leon McDonald was born on December 1, 1922 in Cullman County. He was the son of E.G. and Winnie McDonald. The family lived at Route 2 in Hanceville. On December 7, 1942, Windle married Miss Ruby Davis.   He soon enlisted in the United States...

Funeral service for James Ottis Sweatmon Jr., 83, of Cullman will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The interment will be...

Horace Nan. Page, 70, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital. Horace was born on August 7, 1950 in Moulton, Alabama to William Virgil and Rosetta Page. You can find out all about him by listening to this...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Normally on the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour when an angler breaks the 100-pound mark in a single day of competition, it’s done with a large school or two of smallmouth bass. Thursday, at the Toyota...

On Aug. 4 Cullman Regional released the below update.  Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.   Cullman Regional Current Situation  21 COVID-19 positive patients and three on a ventilator.  Hospitals across the state are seeing an increase in hospitalizations. Continue to be...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A little more than a year after the passing of longtime Cullman Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt, the first ever John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to a local student at Auburn University. Cort Chandler, a Cullman High...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents August 2 domestic violence; CR 1212theft of property; Mayfair Ln.domestic violence; CR 437unlawful possession of controlled...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Virtual School applications have been made available through the Cullman City School System. As of now, the 2021-2022 school year will primarily proceed as face-to-face instruction in a traditional classroom setting. The Cullman Innovation Academy is a fully virtual curriculum and...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart announced at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting that the town received $98,080.13 from the American Rescue Plan. The council, in consultation with Town Attorney Dan Willingham, discussed possibilities for expenditure of the funds, which can...

Patricia Ann (Thomas) Griffin, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Patricia was born February 4, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama to Lee Thomas and Gladys Absher Thomas.A visitation for Patricia will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 a.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 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;...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff's deputies, in conjunction with the Alabama Bureau of Pardon and Parole, on Wednesday conducted a search of a Vinemont area-residence.  CCSO Director of Communications Chad Whaley said law enforcement received information that major drug activity was occurring at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations as the community, state and nation experience a new rise in cases. New forms of the virus, including Delta and Gamma variants, are increasing in frequency as students prepare...

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, 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,...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...