Obituary: Johnnie Ray McKenney
Johnnie Ray McKenney, age 69, of Vinemont died April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parent: W.L. McKenney and Christine Lynn McKenney; and his brothers: O’dean McKenney & Thomas
McKenney. Johnnie is survived by his wife: Myra McKenney; sons: John McKenney (Amanda) & Brian McKenney (Lindsay); grandchildren:Maddie, Gus, and Hanna Grace McKenney; sister: Vickie Guthrie (Terry); sisters in law: Linda Tyree, Cindy McKenney and Sabrina Hayward; and a host of other family and...
Obituary: Chad Michael Woodis
Chad Michael Woodis of Cullman, Alabama passed away April 9, 2021 at the age of 33. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama July 29, 1987 to Bobby "Bob" Blake and Betty Jane Hargett Woodis. Chad was an avid Auburn fan. He had a great...
Obituary: Billy Jack James
Memorial services for Billy Jack James, 82, of Cullman, Alabama will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cullman Seventh-day Adventist Church on Golf Course Road. Pastor Vlad Climaco will be officiating.
He was born to Bee James and Estelle Parker...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats fall to Hartselle in extra innings 7-5; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home to host the Lady Tigers of Hartselle for an important area showdown and seven innings weren’t enough to settle things between the two rivals. After falling behind 5-4 in the top of the seventh, Savannah Davis lifted a...
Arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 8
third-degree theft by deception; Eva Bank; Cherokee...
Wallace State Jazz Band presenting Big Band Dance April 16
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Jazz Band is proud to announce the return of its Big Band Dance Friday, April 16 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
“Unfortunately, we had to cancel last year’s event due to the pandemic,” said...
Cullman County Sheriff opposes elements of new pistol permit law, calls for local constitutional amendment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently-passed Alabama House Bill 308 (HB308), the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act, makes changes to the way pistol permits are issued in the state of Alabama, including the creation of a lifetime permit and the allocation of a portion of...
Cullman mayor proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of April 11-17, 2021, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Cullman. Each year, the second full week in April is dedicated to those men and women who serve as our...
Cullman City Council clears way for major expansion of aquatic center water park, Main Avenue repaving
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday evening paved the way for new development and expansion on the city’s southwest side with a collection of resolutions and ordinances to support infrastructure improvements and new facilities.
The council approved the issuance of $29,085,000 in bonds...
Good Hope City Council: Stash House Properties to open phase one of new bar and grille before June 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Stash House Properties LLC is one step closer to opening their bar and grille at the former Cotton Gin. Owners Preston Prewett and Pat “Kat Daddy” Watson were present at the Good Hope City Council meeting Monday night as the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders roll past Hanceville 16-1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted Hanceville for an area game Tuesday night, looking to keep their playoff chances alive and after a huge first inning and a great pitching performance from Emma Bailey, Good Hope routed the Lady Bulldogs 16-1.
Bailey struck...
Obituary: Douglas A. Lewis
Douglas A. Lewis, 65, passed away at his residence April 9, 2021. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served our country for 12 years in the United States Navy. He had a great love...
Obituary: Carolyn Sue Kelly
Carolyn Sue Kelly, 76 of Haleyville, peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Kelly was born on November 11, 1944 in Haleyville, Alabama. Carolyn Sue enjoyed gardening, spending time with her beloved family, attending church services and shopping.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Carson Blaer Woodall
Family gathering for Carson Blaer Woodall, 4-days-old, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Blaer passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Children’s Hospital. She was born April 6, 2021.
She is...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Williams
Jerry Wayne Williams, age 71, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Jerry was born October 10, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
Jerry is survived by daughter: Carol Michelle (Gabriel) Moreno; and son: Randall Wayne (Sandi) Williams; sister: Christeen Tolbert; brother: Carl (Hester)...
Obituary: Frances Ann Harbison
Funeral service for Frances Ann Harbison, 87, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Lancaster officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Harold Dean Barnett
Graveside service for Harold Dean Barnett, age 67, of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barnett passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence surrounded...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles take team titles at Cullman County Championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Championship got underway at Fairview High School Monday morning and by the afternoon, two new champions were crowned. Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Cold Springs took home team titles at this year’s meet and Cold...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8-11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8-11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 8
trespassing; CR 1223
harassment; Hwy. 278 E
harassment; CR 134
harassment; CR 1229
...
Chase ends with motorcycle crash; no injuries reported
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Sunday evening, Alabama State Troopers and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office worked together to stop a fleeing driver in the Fairview area.
“On Sunday, April 11, Alabama State Troopers initiated a vehicle pursuit on a motorcycle, traveling in the Fairview area. Cullman County...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Campbell signs with Huntingdon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School’s Lane Horton Gymnasium was packed with family, friends, teammates, classmates, coaches and more Monday to celebrate the achievements of another standout athlete. This time it was Cassidy Campbell taking the next step in her academic and athletic career...
Office of Mayor Woody Jacobs Mayor Proclaims Community College Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, April 12, 2021, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Community College Month in the City of Cullman. On hand from Wallace State Community College to receive the proclamation were Dr. Vicki Karolewics (President), Fast Track...
LTCV helping to keep Cullman County clean
CULLMAN, Ala. – Litter Trash Clean-up Volunteers (LTCV), a new group focused on cleaning up local areas in order to beautify the region, was established recently and is growing in popularity.
“Founded in 2021 by Tom Miller and Eddie Hand, Litter Trash Clean-up Volunteers (LTCV)...
Wallace State awarded National Science Foundation Grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at increasing the number of women and adult learners in diesel technology training.
The three-year $279,336 award was announced Wednesday by NSF.
“We are so very pleased to...
USDA Launches Feral Swine Control Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Free-ranging populations of feral swine—also known as feral hogs, wild boar or wild pigs—can now be found throughout most of Alabama. Feral swine usually cause significant amounts of damage to agricultural crops, food plots, pastures and a myriad of other...
Obituary: Robert Bruce Richardson
Robert Bruce Richardson, age 78, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born June 16, 1942 in Cullman, AL to Raymond and Bessie Mae Richardson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors...
Obituary: Luther Clay Thomas
Funeral Service for Luther Clay Thomas, age 55, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Keith Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Thomas passed away on Saturday,...
Celebrate Earth Day with Author Dr. Bill Deutsch, cofounder of Alabama Water Watch, for the North Alabama Agriplex Lunch and Learn Series
Cullman, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating and promoting Alabama’s agriculture and future sustainability, is hosting a special guest lecturer for Earth Day this year! On Wednesday, April 21, Dr. Bill Deutsch, the author of Alabama Rivers,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1917
Marriages:
August 19 – Ledmon L. Pugh, 23, to Aubrey Casen, 20.
August 20 – Luther Seibenhener, 21, to Elvia Pruett, 16.
August 21 – Albert Smith, 18, to Gladys Murray, 16; Asa Henry Hogland, 21, to Bertha Ogletree, 18; Cephas T. Turner, 19, to Lerone Puryer,...
Obituary: Adam Nicholas Duke
Funeral service for Adam Nicholas Duke, age 39, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Duke passed away on Saturday,...
Wallace State women’s golf wins 3rd consecutive tournament; WSCC basketball teams have seasons end in ACCC quarterfinals
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team won its third straight tournament title this spring, cruising in the Wallace State Spring Invite at Cross Creek Golf Course this week, and sophomore Lauren Cole her low medalist title in as many tournaments.
The Lady Lions won...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School receives flag flown over U.S. Capitol
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, at the request of Nell Dunlap, had the Flag of the United States of America flown over the United States Capitol recently in honor of St. Paul’s Lutheran School. That flag was presented to St. Paul’s Lutheran School...
Remembering Porter: Michael Heatherly talks about winning St. Paul’s Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in March named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award, said to be inspired by 1 Peter 4:10-11:
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards...
Dodge City Town Council approves road projects, challenges local business over licensing
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council Thursday evening awarded a contract to M. C. Paving of Hanceville to perform repairs, and resurfacing to Wagon Wheel Road and County Road 205.
On Wagon Wheel Road, the company will patch potholes, apply tar tack...
Cullman Regional continues to require masks for all entering the facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday, April 9 that they will continue to require anyone entering the medical center to wear a mask. This announcement comes after Governor Ivey announced that the Alabama Statewide Mask Mandate Order will expire Friday, April...
Gov. Ivey: Economic development report card shows $4.8 billion in new investment in 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, economic development activity across Alabama in 2020 generated close to $5 billion in new capital investment and almost 10,000 job commitments, Governor Kay Ivey announced today.
With significant growth projects recorded in key strategic...
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: 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,...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
