Obituary: William G. “Bill” Waldrop
William G. “Bill” Waldrop, age 89, of Crane Hill, passed away April 8, 2021.
Family will receive friends at the Waldrop Home (117 Waldrop Drive, Crane Hill, Alabama 35053) on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. A graveside service will be...
Obituary: Katelyn Wynell Quick
Graveside service for Katelyn Wynell Quick, age 21, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Bethsadia Cemetery with Karen Heaton officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Quick passed away on April 8, 2021, at Emory...
Obituary: William Howard “Bill” Moore, Jr.
Funeral service for William Howard "Bill" Moore, Jr., 76, of Fyffe, Alabama will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the funeral...
Obituary: Cindy Pope
Graveside services for Cindy Pope, 61, of Hanceville, AL will be 4 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.
Mrs. Pope was born on April 19, 1959...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman’s Crider signs with Lurleen B. Wallace
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friends, family, teammates and coaches all gathered in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday afternoon to celebrate another Bearcat standout taking the next step of their athletic and academic career. Callie Crider is the latest Bearcat to sign an athletic scholarship...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 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
April 7
second-degree domestic violence-assault; person; Kim Ln. SE
April...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview’s Manasco signs with Wallace State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was another special day at Fairview High School as another Aggies standout signed a scholarship to continue their athletic career at the next level. Daisy Manasco officially signed to play for the Wallace State Lady Lions and is leaving behind...
Wallace State’s horticulture/agriculture program hosting spring plant sale
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Horticulture/Agriculture program is currently hosting its spring plant sale. The public is invited to the WSCC greenhouses for the event. Sale hours each week are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday...
2021 Links for Literacy Golf Tournament tees off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament Monday, April 12, 2021 at Terri Pines Country Club. For you avid golfers, the event is a four-man shamble with a shotgun start, with tee times at...
Hanceville City Council approves plan to repair damage to Styles Street Bridge; approves two local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council approved the plan Thursday night to fix the Styles Street Bridge that is currently closed and will remain as such until the work can be completed. The plan will have work possibly beginning in mid-June once the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Trojans 12-3 to clinch playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After blanking Muscle Shoals on the road 9-0 Tuesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the area series, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night with a chance to wrap up a series win and clinch a...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Johnson
Mary Ruth Johnson, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ruth was born May 2, 1932 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mary Ruth is survived by sons: Martin Johnson, Robert Dennis (Susan) Johnson,...
Obituary: Dorthy Andrews
Dorthy Andrews, 93 of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home.
Dorthy was born on March 25, 1928 in Cullman, Alabama to Clyde and Alice Hamrick. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church (Upshaw). She was a wonderful mother...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Phillips Dean Nelson
Shirley Jean Phillips Dean Nelson, 68, passed away on April 7, 2021. She was born July 28, 1952, to Lonnie Robert and Corena Wisener Phillips.
Shirley attended Holly Pond School and went on to attend Jefferson State Community College. She pursued at degree as an...
Obituary: Kathy Diane Robertson
Kathy Diane Robertson, 64, of Vinemont, Alabama entered into rest on April 7, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South
Mrs. Robertson was born on July 16, 1956.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time.
Kathy is survived by her mother, Trudie Lee; son,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats come back and walk off to top Muscle Shoals 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – After falling behind early, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were able to do what they’ve already done several times this season and rally to come from behind and defeat Muscle Shoals Thursday night. Trailing 6-5 going into the bottom of the seventh,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 5
domestic violence; CR 747
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Cullman Regional to open first health park in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced plans to open the first of their planned “health parks.” This is a new concept that combines multiple types of health services into a single setting. The arrival of health parks should be viewed from the perspective of...
Cullman City Schools amend mask mandate, effective Monday, April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff:
"As Governor Ivey intends to remove the mask requirement from the public health order on April 9, 2021, the Cullman City School System will amend the procedure on masks/facial coverings as well. Effective Monday,...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical” this weekend; live and livestream options available
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School (WPHS) joins the ranks of those bringing live arts and entertainment back to the stage with its production of “Shrek the Musical” this Friday through Sunday, April 9-11, 2021.
The Tony-winning Broadway show tells a familiar story...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Ruth Creel Brigham was born in 1924 on a farm about 2 miles outside of Hanceville. She was born during the Great Depression and although times were hard, she thanks family, school and church for getting her through and putting her...
Harmony School receives funding for new early learning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 23, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced grants to fund pre-K through third grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P3) in 34 new classrooms across the state. Among the schools receiving grant money...
Order of the state health officer suspending certain public gatherings due to risk of infection by COVID-19
WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama;
WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespread exposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk of substantial harm to a large number of people;
WHEREAS the State Board of...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point downs Fairview 9-0 to win JV County Tournament
VINMEONT, Ala. – After the varsity champion was crowned Tuesday night, the JV squads hit the field for their county tournament Wednesday. The opening round began at 4 p.m. and by the end of the night, the 2021 champion was crowned. That team turned...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats fall to top-ranked Huntsville 2-0; Wednesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Grissom on the road 2-1 Monday night, the Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a ranked battle with Huntsville and after a scoreless first half, the Lady Panthers were able to net a pair of...
Obituary: Johnathan Wade Bryant
Johnathan Wade Bryant, 23, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was born January 10, 1998, in Marshall County, Alabama, to Wayne Bryant and Charlotte Crane Bryant.
Johnathan had a passion for cars. He loved to work on vehicles and was a...
Obituary: Mary Lee “Mimi” Williams
A graveside service for Mary Lee “Mimi” Williams, 91, of Hanceville, AL will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Caleb Elrod will be officiating.
Ms. Williams was born to the Late James Van Buren and...
Obituary: Wilma Glin Calvert
Wilma Glin Calvert, of Cullman, passed away April 6, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1937 to Henry Grady and Cloria Smith White. She is preceded in death by her husband: William Allen Calvert.
Funeral services are Thursday April 8,...
Obituary: Linda Fay Flack Cheatwood
Funeral service for Linda Fay Flack Cheatwood, 74, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Mountain View Baptist Church with interment in Missionary Grove Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Dale Banks officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Carl Patrick Bush
Funeral services for Carl Patrick Bush, 91, of Cullman, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in the Brushy Pond Community. Reverend Donald Froelich will officiate. Visitation will be at...
B.A.S.S. Reschedules College Tournament Amid Flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy spring rains across central Alabama have caused water levels to soar, prompting B.A.S.S. and officials with local hosts at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to postpone the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops until...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 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
April 6
forgery; Cardiology Consultants; Cullman Shopping Center; forged...
Cullman High School to host Miss Southerner/Fair Queen Representative Pageants
CULLMAN Ala. - On Saturday, April 17th at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2020-2021 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2021 Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Pageants will be held in the CHS auditorium.
Signature Smiles of Cullman celebrates six years with new facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening their doors in Cullman nearly six years ago, the Signature Smiles of Cullman dentistry office is expanding to a new facility. Located at 1754 Warnke Circle NE (behind the Surgery Center on Hwy 157), owners Lindsey Marshall, DMD, and...
Flourish of Cullman holds long-awaited ribbon cutting
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year of COVID, Flourish of Cullman was finally able to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Flourish team were joined by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce. Flourish was founded in 2015 and moved...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will use Virtual Reality (VR) simulations to help students train to work bumper-to-bumper on diesel-powered heavy trucks, buses, heavy equipment and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman’s Clemmons fans 15 in 4-1 win at Decatur; Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. -- Cullman got another spectacular pitching performance from Chalea Clemmons as she struck out 15 Decatur batters and the Lady Bearcats picked up a huge 4-1 area win on the road.
After a scoreless first inning, Cullman got on the scoreboard in the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors capture 7th straight county title
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the seventh consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors are your Cullman County Tournament champions. The Lady Warriors knocked off Cold Springs, Good Hope and eventually Holly Pond in the championship game on the way to this year’s county title....
Obituary: Donny Ray Bagwell
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Donny Ray Bagwell, 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Bagwell passed away April 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1956 to J.L. & Evelyn Keller Bagwell.
He was...
Watch next Space Station crew launch live on NASA TV, NASA app
HOUSTON, Texas – Three space travelers, including NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, are poised to launch Friday, April 9, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station. NASA Television, the agency’s website and the NASA app will provide comprehensive prelaunch and...
AHSAA to offer Girls’ flag football as sanctioned sport in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 5
fourth-degree theft of property; Shoe Show; Marketplatz...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Mary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mary is a 7-8-year-old Sheltie mix. She’s a really laid-back, low-energy pet who’s housebroken and shows every sign of having been someone’s home companion for a long...
Goat Island set to celebrate five years of good beer
CULLMAN, Ala. –Goat Island Brewing today announced their Five-Year Anniversary Celebration. The event, which will include food, music, a special beer release and live miniature goats, will be held April 10.
“This marks five years of using the freshest and best ingredients available, and the...
Wallace State alum crunched numbers to provide clearer picture of COVID
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As an astrophysicist, Lucas Johnson, Ph.D., has always relied on facts and figures, but more so during the outbreak of COVID-19 which, during its early days, created confusing and sometimes competing messages from a wide range of sources.
Johnson, a 2010 graduate...
New Baileyton Town Hall close to opening; tornado siren in need of repairs for continuing storm season
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton mayor Windell Calloway said Monday night that he hopes the new Baileyton Town Hall will be ready in time for April’s town council meeting. The sound system has been installed in the new town hall and the Cullman Electric Co-Op should...
Holly Pond Council approves senior center plan
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved the design for the community’s new senior center that will be located near the Guy Hunt Library on the town’s west side. Based on a plan submitted by 5RDesign, the 2,000...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman County Tournament Day 1 scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and it was a full night of action on the diamond. Cold Springs, Good Hope and Vinemont won their opening round matchups and after enjoying...
Obituary: Naomi Bentley
Private family graveside service for Naomi Bentley, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Hamby's Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bentley passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her residence....
Obituary: Nancy Fortner Hayes
Nancy Fortner Hayes, 86, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was born September 12, 1934, to William Millard and Fannie Louise Burden Fortner. Nancy was a longtime resident of the Brooklyn Community and she was an adoring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Ms....
Obituary: Stephen Arnold McNutt
Stephen Arnold McNutt, 71, of Gardendale, Alabama entered into rest on April 2, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. McNutt was born on December 2, 1949 to Arnold and Ruth McNutt. Stephen retired as First Lieutenant from Birmingham Fire Department after almost 30 years of service....
Obituary: Jerry Brindley
Jerry Brindley, 84 of Cullman, formerly of Nesmith, entered into rest on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jerry was born on February 4, 1937 in Akron, Ohio.
Living by faith - This is one of many descriptions that I would characterize my...
Obituary: Micah Dean Richard
Micah Dean Richard, age 22, met his Heavenly Father on April 3, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born in Birmingham on August 31, 1998. He was a graduate of East Limestone High School and was an avid Alabama football fan. He passed away on April...
Obituary: Leon Ballard
Funeral services for Leon Ballard, 77, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Reverend Tim Barnett will officiate. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m....
Obituary: Neil Allen Lowry
Neil Lowry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Joe and Verna Lou Lowry. Neil graduated from West Point High School where he played basketball. His team was All County for several years and he was named team MVP. He was also...
Wallace State volleyball wins ACCC Gulf Atlantic District Tournament, earning 11th conference tourney title in 12 seasons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore Harlee Kate Reid and her teammates struggled to hold back the tears – those of joy and relief – after the 13th-ranked Lions convincingly swept through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Gulf Atlantic District Tournament over...
Judson College board of trustees vote to move forward
Marion, Ala. – Since 1838, Judson College has equipped young women for life and leadership for the good of others and to the glory of God. The 183-year-old institution has been dedicated to providing an excellent education and transformational leadership opportunities in a Christ-centered...
Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland Cavalry, Laine Hardy, Drew Parker, DeeJay Silver, Trey Lewis and Alex Hall among artists announced...
CULLMAN, AL. - What’s billed as the “The South’s biggest party”, Rock the South announced Monday morning what the concert promoters are calling “an incredible lineup of musicians for Pepsi Rock the South in Cullman, Alabama on August 13-14, 2021.”
This year’s lineup is packed...
Obituary: Thelma G. Elrod
Funeral services for Thelma G. Elrod, of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Wayne Wisener and Hobert Thomas will be officiating. Visitation will be at the...
NASA TV to air first US commercial crew port relocation on Space Station
HOUSTON, TX. - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts aboard the International Space Station will mark another first for commercial spaceflight Monday, April 5, when the four astronauts will relocate the Crew Dragon spacecraft to prepare for the arrival of new crew members in late April and the...
Children share why they love Easter
Colin Hyde- age 11
What do you like about Easter? I like the competition about Easter eggs and I really like to find all of them. I love my family because they are super nice to me and I don't get to see them that...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in County Championship Game 6-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Lady Dawgs needed to beat the Lady Jackets twice to grab the county championship Saturday night but came up short in game one against the Winston County 6-3 to finish as county runners up. Addison had to come out of the...
Obituary: James Howard ‘Jimmy’ Howse
Funeral service for James Howard ‘Jimmy’ Howse, 82, of Sardis will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Sardis Baptist #2 Church with interment in the family cemetery. Rev. Tim Box and Rev. Steton Hayes will officiate. Visitation will be Monday evening at...
PREP BASEBALL: Norton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Houston 8-7; Saturday scoring recap
MURFREESBORO, TN. – Cullman continued its slate of weekend matchups in Tennessee with the Houston-Germantown Mustangs Saturday morning and picked up another big win with another big hit in the final frame. Trailing 7-4 going into the bottom of the seventh, the ‘Cats plated...
Wallace State Dance presenting ‘Futures’ April 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase “Futures” Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. The Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre is located in the Garlan E. Gudger, Sr. Student Center on...
Bloomin’ Festival returns April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is returning April 17-18, 2021.
The school describes its festival as “a two-day juried arts festival attracting more than 25,000 visitors to the beautiful campus of...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler joined in on the fun. Several of the residents reflected on Easter throughout their lives and this is what they...
Autism Awareness Month: ‘Light up with Kindness’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Together, we can create a kinder, more inclusive world. Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as it recognizes the month of April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and World Autism Day on April 2. Throughout the month, ADMH...
CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park due to concerns over water levels, and that buses would not travel certain roads to pick up students due to...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point handles Addison 9-3; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Addison made the short trip up the road to West Point for a Friday afternoon matchup with the Warriors and after plating nine runs in the first two innings, West Point was able to hold onto its lead and cruise...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman tops Gardendale at home 8-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s girls’ tennis team was back home to take on Gardendale Friday night and the Lady Bearcats improved to 10-2 on the season with an 8-1 win over the Lady Rockets. Cullman won all but one doubles match over Gardendale.
Match results:
Singles
1....
Obituary: Wilson Lee Privett
Wilson Lee Privett, 74, of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Wilson was born on September 13, 1946 in Addison, Alabama. He was the rock and hero of his family. He loved helping people...
Cullman Parks and Rec volleyball season moved to later dates, registration extended
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) announced that its 7–12-year-old girls’ volleyball league, slated to play in May and June, has rescheduled the season to August through October, and extended registration into June in hopes of encouraging more players to...
Initial unemployment claims for week of March 21 – 27
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of March 21-27, 2021.
In all, 18,710 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during this period. 14,285 of those claims are estimated to...
ADECA director visits Cullman County, assesses flood damage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell visited Cullman County Thursday to view progress on current projects. He also surveyed recent flooding damage at Cullman County parks and damage to the Crooked Creek Bridge on County Road...
Cullman City Council approves nearly $30 million bond issue for new civic center and CWAC water park expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Thursday approved a $29,085,000 bond issue to fund the construction of the city’s new civic center and an expansion of the water park at the adjacent Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center. While the projects have not yet...
Obituary: CMSGT Edward Earl Savage
Funeral Service for Edward Earl Savage, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jeffrey Folds officiating; interment will be in the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo at 2 p.m. Visitation will...
Obituary: Cynthia Ann Jinks Braswell
Cynthia Ann Jinks Braswell, age 63 of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Braswell was born on January 16, 1958 in Haleyville, Alabama to William and Dorothy Jinks.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, 2021 from 11...
Obituary: Betty Diane Love
Betty Diane Love, age 63 of Town Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Russellville.
Mrs. Love was born on May 10, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois.
No services are planned at this time. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Diane is survived by her brothers, Phillip W. (Carlin)...
Obituary: Luke Allen Glover
Luke Allen Glover, 31, of Cullman passed away March 31, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital. Visitation will be Friday evening at Cullman Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Luke was born August 18, 1989 to Tony...
Obituary: Marjorie Brown Reynolds
Marjorie Brown Reynolds, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born April 29, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama, to Reverda E. and Inez Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Martha...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
March 29
Creel, Patrick Scott; 45
possession of dangerous drugs
Delong, Chadd Lee; 40
FTA-...
ASPCA helps Hamilton PD rescue nearly 30 dogs
HAMILTON, Ala. - At the request of the Hamilton Police Department, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on Wednesday assisted with the rescue of nearly 30 dogs, including puppies, from a property in Hamilton, Alabama, approximately 90 miles northwest...
Undefeated Wallace State volleyball hosting ACCC Gulf Atlantic District Tournament beginning today
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball has experienced unmatched success within the Alabama Community College Conference for more than a decade.
One new feat the program has accomplished is an undefeated march through the regular season. After having the 2020 season delayed until the spring 2021...
The family that studies together stays together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As spring unwinds and summer nears, high school graduates from all across the Southeast will soon be poised to begin their college and career journeys at Wallace State. While students take these first exciting and sometimes nervous steps toward independence, they...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the fall semester.
Offerings include online courses, one-day classes and specialized summer camps. A spring plant sale will also be conducted between...
LIST: Area Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last year’s quarantined Easter, this year’s festivities should be a welcome return to many of the Easter traditions we hold so dear. Celebrate by grabbing your Easter baskets and joining one of the many fun Easter egg hunts planned in...
Darren Knight and friends visit Cullman Caring for Kids
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard cross country standout Eli Loyd accepts scholarship to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eli Loyd (PS '21) recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as an invitation to walk on to the Gamecock’s cross country team.
Athletic Director William Calvert commented, “Eli has accomplished a lot in his abbreviated two-year career...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 29
burglary; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; unlawful possession of marijuana; illegal possession of prescription...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors walk-off in extra innings to edge Decatur Heritage 8-7
GULF SHORES, Ala. – West Point continued its slate of spring break games in Gulf Shores Wednesday morning against the Decatur Heritage Eagles and the Warriors picked up another big win in dramatic fashion. After falling behind 7-5 in the top of the seventh,...
Alabama PALS kicks off 2021 “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 statewide “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup will be held during the entire month of April. The cleanup is held annually and coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), which also coordinates and implements the Alabama...
’Paint the town blue’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Tuesday decorated green spaces and flower beds outside its office and food pantry located at 402 Arnold St. NE in Cullman with blue pinwheels and ribbons as the agency prepares to kick off national Child...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison downs Winston County 17-12 to take area series
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors from the west, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, on a rainy overcast Tuesday afternoon with a chance take the area series. Addison defeated the Jackets on the road Monday night to take the first game of a three-game set and...
Cullman Police make two large meth busts
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported two large methamphetamine busts Monday night, within a short time of each other. In unrelated incidents, George Richard Burbage, 46, of Cullman and Crystal Michell Phelps, 35, of Hanceville were found in possession of over...
Services held for 4-year-old Maggie Kathryn Grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maggie Kathryn Grant, 4, of West Point passed away Friday, March 26 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. A public visitation and celebration of life service were held Tuesday at Cullman First Baptist Church.
Her mother, Kathryn Grant, described Maggie...
Obituary: Maggie Kathryn Grant
Maggie Kathryn Grant, age 4, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Maggie was born August 4, 2016 to Kathryn Grant and Victor Grant.
Maggie is survived by parents: Victor Grant and Kathryn Grant; brothers: Kyle and Eli Grant; aunts and uncles:...
Obituary: Melba Jean Walker
Melba Jean Walker, age 79, of Cullman, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Ricky (Heidi) Walker and Rodney (Sandy) Walker; sister, Doris Rusk; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Melba was preceded in death by her parents: Hubert and Tressie Wren...
Obituary: Ronnie L. Patrick
Funeral services for Ronnie L. Patrick of Garden City, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends James Fields and Trueman Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...
Obituary: Joan Marie Jacobs
Joan Marie Jacobs, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born Tuesday, January 18, 1938, to Lyle and Marie Whipple.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Jacobs; son, Obie O'Steen; grandson, Cpl. Adam...
