Governor Ivey Proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY—The State of Alabama has officially recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month as of March 1, 2021.
Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month to “promote greater understanding of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities” and “educate our communities, policymakers, friends...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball moves up to No. 7 in NJCAA Division I ranks; Basketball, No. 18 Volleyball, Tennis & Baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team is among the Top 10 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks.
The Lions (19-2) are 7th overall after a profitable weekend in Columbus, Ga., which saw Wallace State tally five wins, including a 12-8 triumph over...
Cullman Police Department formalizes reserve officer force
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council formally approved a reserve police force for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), noting in the ordinance that, “certain levels of manpower are required in order to provide for the safety of the public and...
U.S. 31 to stop traffic for bridge work March 10
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that traffic on U.S. 31 between Hartselle and Falkville will be stopped as girders are moved into place for the new southbound bridge at Cedar Creek on Wednesday, March 10.
Multiple stoppages will occur between 8...
Cullman emergency responders get high tech help from new app
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new system that will give emergency responders high-tech assistance getting where they need to go. The Rover system by Emergency Reporting is designed to get emergency calls out to responders...
Portion of Main Ave SW will be closed March 11
CULLMAN, Ala - A message from City of Cullman Municipal Government: “The portion of Main Ave SW between Swafford Rd SW and Cherokee Ave SW will be CLOSED from the morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2021, through the evening of Thursday, March 11, 2021,...
Good Hope City Council moves one step closer to new planned projects
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council moved one step closer to being able to announce one of several new projects currently being planned. The council heard the second reading of a lease agreement for the old Cotton Gin restaurant property located at...
Cullman City Council grants 10-year tax abatement for unknown industrial project
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for an existing Cullman industrial manufacturer without naming the company, to support expansion for cryptically labeled “Project MBEQ,” representing a capital investment of at least $50 million that will...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont collects 18-3 win at Holly Pond; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles made the short trip over to Holly Pond for a matchup with the Broncos Monday night and went home with a dominant, 18-3 win. Vinemont plated 14 runs in the top of the first to put things...
Obituary: Ronald Ivan ORear, Jr.
A Memorial service for Mr. Ronald Ivan ORear, Jr. will be planned and announced by the family at a later date. Mr. ORear passed from this life on March 7, 2021 at the Folsom Center. He was born April 5, 1960 to Ronald Ivan Sr....
Obituary: Ronald Lee Abbott
The funeral service for Mr. Ronald Lee Abbott, 66, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Hanceville, Alabama. He will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Tim...
Obituary: Margie June Main
The Funeral Service for Margie June Main, 82, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, March 9, 11AM, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10am to 11am. Reverend Larry Brown will officiate the service. The interment...
Obituary: Glenda Sue Holmes
Mrs. Glenda Sue (Logan) Holmes, age 75, of Cullman passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Glenda was born February 13, 1946 at home in Niota, Jefferson County, Alabama to Mary Savanah Jacobs Logan...
Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 4
domestic violence; CR 1566
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 747
theft of...
Lt. Jeff Warnke discusses drone mapping process near HWY 278 and 157
Lieutenant Jeff Warnke, Cullman Police Department's Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator, talks about today's drone mapping process near 278 and 157. The total drone mapping took approximately 24 minutes to complete and will help with the investigation in and outside of the courtroom.
Obituary: Myra Lynn Bailey
Funeral services for Myra Lynn Bailey, 62, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ernie Brown and Terry Blankenship officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mrs....
Hunting antler sheds
Late winter and early spring can often be a dull time for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Deer season is over, and turkey season has yet to begin, but people may still be looking for an excuse to get outside. Hunting for deer antler sheds...
Avoid planting summer vegetables too early
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late winter and spring can fool gardeners into planting too soon.
Alabama summer vegetables
According to Alabama Extension agent Jack LeCroy, of the...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles place 1st, 2nd at Cold Springs Invitational
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School hosted this year’s Cold Springs Invitational Saturday and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles posted impressive performances. The Eagles finished ahead of Holly Pond and Hanceville to win the boys’ division and the Lady Eagles finished just...
Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle HIV stigma, improve the lives of people with HIV and bring us closer to ending the HIV epidemic. Scientific findings...
Cullman man charged with trafficking meth
CULLMAN, Ala – A Cullman man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine according to the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
The CPD said Officer AJ White conducted a traffic stop along Rosemont Avenue Southwest, during which the driver of the vehicle quickly turned into a residential...
‘Horticulture is my true love’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his hat. Glover has served ACES for 37 years and has led the Cullman office for the last 10.
In his final...
Controlled burns top tool for wildlife, land managers
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Social media has been filled with smoke and fire lately as many land managers, like the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), conduct controlled burns to enhance the flora and fauna throughout the state.
Steven...
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea.
“Nobody wants to see their pets suffer in such a painful way or, worst-case scenario, have a fatal incident. That’s why it’s important to make sure your home...
‘I think we are going in the right direction’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order until April 9, with a few changes for hospitals and nursing homes. The updated order information sheet states, “Subject to reasonable restrictions, patients and residents will be allowed...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Lynn 14-2 in 5 innings
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their Cross-county rivals, the Lynn Lady Bears in a chilly late afternoon softball game. The Lady Bulldogs came away with a run ruled 5 inning victory 14-2.
The Lady Bulldogs had Anna Grace "The Glove" Luker on the...
North Alabama Agriplex kicks off 2021 adult and children’s programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s 2021 public program schedule is now set with many in-person and virtual programs scheduled for all ages. Register for programs at www.agriplex.org.
Kid programs
Little Farmers Preschool Program
This program is for children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult). Each...
Obituary: Barbara Jane Chaffin
Barbara Jane Chaffin of Crane Hill passed away March 3, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born Feb. 5, 1942 in Cullman to Enus and Avie White Glover.
She Is preceded in death by her parents, brother Wesley (Bernice) Glover, and sister Pauline...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 5
Friday, March 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 391,369 (+697 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 107,518 (+114 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,943 (+23 since yesterday)
Probable...
Cullman County Circuit Clerk’s Office passes 2015-2020 financial audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain reported this week that her office received a clean financial audit report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The audit examined funds collected and disbursed by the clerk’s office.
According to Chief Examiner...
Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 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
March 2
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming to town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help make up for the canceled 2021 Empty Bowls of Cullman County fundraiser, and announcing a new upcoming fundraiser featuring popular...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped a heartbreaker to the Lady Vikings 5-4.
Cold Springs starter Emma Black got the first two outs of the game and...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops home tilt against Mars Hill 13-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Mars Hill Panthers in the first of a home and home series, Addison travels to Mars Hill tomorrow night. It was not a good night for the hometown Bulldogs as Mars Hill dominated the Dawgs winning 13-0 in five innings.
Addison had the...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors blank Fairview at home 10-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After handling Athens on the road 10-0 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for a showdown with the Fairview Aggies. Branson Smith got the start on the mound for the Warriors and picked up a win...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an early lead in the first few innings, the Lady Wildcats were eventually able to pull away and defeat West Point...
Obituary: Robert George Watson
Robert George Watson, 73, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born July 11, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey to George and Margaret Watson.
Robert graduated at Camden Catholic High School. He proudly served in the United States...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Kyte
Graveside services for Mary Elizabeth Kyte, 85, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Ivey extends mask mandate until April 9
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, until Friday, April 9 at 5 p.m. It had been set to expire March 5. She was joined in a press conference by State...
Cullman County’s Ben Haynes recognized for top state honors in National Corn Yield Contest
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The National Corn Yield Contest, sponsored annually by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), recognizes farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results. Although the past year posed numerous tests for all sectors of the American...
Food, love, care… all in a backpack
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two breakfasts, two lunches, two suppers and six snacks... all packed up for the weekend. That is what the Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program is all about. The program is a well-organized machine that involves volunteers, donors and others who come...
Arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 1
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 260
theft...
Agriplex resumes in-person programs… with chickens!
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its first in-person event of the year, the North Alabama Agriplex welcomed a full group of participants to discuss backyard chickens. Despite the cooler temperatures and rain, the group gathered under the complex’s pavilion to maintain safe social distancing. Agriplex...
Obituary: James Ellis Calvert
James Ellis Calvert, 77, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Feb. 25,2021 in Plaquemine, LA.
Mr. Calvert was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam.
He is survived by wife Sally Carithers Calvert; son Chad Calvert; daughters Linda Gardner and Jamie...
Obituary: Dennis Allen Glover
Funeral services for Dennis Allen Glover, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers and Ben McKenzie officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. at the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 1
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Walker St....
PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state, but all things considered, everything went smooth and according to plan. There were some amazing contests that went on during...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Folds tosses 1-hit shutout in 10-0 win at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point made the trip to Athens Tuesday night for a showdown with the Eagles and the Warriors left with a 10-0 win thanks in large part to a 1-hit, shutout performance from Eli Folds on the mound. West Point put...
Baileyton names parks director, schedules ‘Day in the Park’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council approved at its meeting Monday night several new hires in preparation for what it hopes will be a successful ball season. Ryan Chambers was named parks director for a one-year term, while Dianne Whitehead will be the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison tops Belgreen at home 11-1
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Belgreen Bulldogs on a rainy, muddy field at Alexander Park in Addison, Alabama for an early season softball game. Addison came away with an impressive run-ruled win in a five-inning game by the score of 11-1.
Addison started the game...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview hammers J.B. Pennington 14-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Lady Aggies hit the field their home opener against J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and after the Lady Tigers made it a 1-run game in the third inning, Fairview plated seven runs in the fourth to take control and eventually pulled...
Goat Island Brewing to host female brewers on International Women’s Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing announced that on Monday, March 8 it will host members of the national female brewers’ organization Pink Boots Society for the group’s annual Collaboration Brew Day. The event, which coincides with International Women’s Day, will take place...
Obituary: Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips
Brenda Faye Kerns Phillips of Cullman passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born in McCall, South Carolina Feb. 23, 1947 to Newty and Lillie Mae Chavis Kerns.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Curtis Lee Phillips,...
Obituary: Teresa Annette Spain
A funeral service for Teresa Annette Spain of Columbia, Tennessee who died Feb. 27, 2021 at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Teresa’s family will receive friends beginning...
Obituary: Larry McKelvey
Larry McKelvey, 79, of Boston, VA passed away peacefully at the Culpeper Feb. 27, 2021. Larry was born and lived the first 19 years of his life on a farm in Cullman, AL.
After graduating high school, he attended Alverson Draughn Business College in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Worland Clay Fowler
Memorial services for Worland Clay Fowler, 61, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Springville First United Methodist Church, 6471 U.S. Hwy. 11, Springville, AL 35146.
Obituary: Margaret Camp Hamrick
Funeral services for Margaret Camp Hamrick will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Richter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Hamrick will...
NASA, SpaceX to launch 2nd Commercial Crew rotation mission to International Space Station
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX are continuing a regular cadence of missions with astronauts launching on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 is the second crew rotation mission with four astronauts...
Arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 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
Feb. 26
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
Fairview council votes to replace park lights, discusses community planning
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and after approving last month’s minutes welcomed Clint Haynes who was there to talk about his idea for a potential strip mall in the town. No detailed plans were put...
Cullman ranked no. 3 micropolitan in U.S. for industry in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as the no. 3 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s Top 100 Micropolitans for industrial growth in 2020. Cullman boasted 12 qualifying industrial projects during the year. Site Selection...
Holly Pond moves forward with sewer repairs, improvements
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a proposal to make the first of three major repairs to the town’s sewer system by installing new gearbox seals, shafts, bearings and rotors in two pumps. Council members approved an...
Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Cullman County
ARKADELPHIA, Ala. – A Bremen man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife. The charge stems from a shooting that occurred Wednesday night, Jan. 27, 2021 at a residence along the 3200 block of County Road 5 south of Arkadelphia.
Cullman...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 1
Monday, March 1, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,933 (+408 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,836 (+109 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,789 (+2 since yesterday)
Probable...
Obituary: Karen Denise Fitzek
A funeral service for Karen Denise Fitzek, 59, of Bremen, AL will be at noon Thursday, March 4 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held after...
Obituary: Franklin D. Hinkle
Franklin D. Hinkle, 87, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Frank was born Sept. 1, 1933 to Denson and Edith Hinkle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked for NASA and as...
Obituary: Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr.
A memorial service for Harold Boyd Flynt, Sr., 77, of Vinemont, Alabama will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church in Cullman, Alabama. Reverend Patrick Egan, O.S.B. will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Lanice C. Keller
Lanice C. Keller, 82, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at The Folsom Center in Cullman.
Lanice was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Hackleburg, Alabama. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She also loved shopping at thrift stores and had...
WSCC Athletics: No. 19 Volleyball remains perfect after sweep; Basketball, Baseball, No. 11 Softball & Men’s Golf updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team continues to roll.
The Lions swept Snead State at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum on Sunday, moving to 13-0 overall and 6-0 in Alabama Community College Conference action.
In a 25-13, 25-13, 25-18 victory, sophomore Anna Renshaw...
Arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 25
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1435
trespassing; CR 112
theft of property;...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard’s Eli Loyd signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Eli Loyd, a Senior, at St. Bernard Prep School 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...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 28
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,525 (+489 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,727 (+80 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,787 (+0 since yesterday)
Probable...
Peace Corps celebrating 60th anniversary in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 1, the Peace Corps celebrates 60 years since President John F. Kennedy established the agency in 1961. The anniversary of the Peace Corps commemorates international peace and friendship, volunteerism and service. In that time, Alabama has produced 1,254 Peace...
Alabama hemp industry still growing strong
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp production is still at the forefront of many Alabama producers’ minds as early reports indicate an increase in the number of registered growers in 2021.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is still in the process of approving...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 386,036 (+807 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,647 (+27 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,787 (+53 since yesterday)
Probable...
Obituary: Vondaleen Peyton
Graveside services for Vondaleen Peyton, 82, of Cullman, who passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, will be at Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
She was born in Cullman County Nov. 11,...
ADPH asks Alabama residents who have had COVID-19 to complete confidential survey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is conducting an online survey designed to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 and to supplement ADPH investigation and contact tracing efforts.
Any Alabama resident who has ever tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Growing vegetable transplants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring on the horizon, it is time to start preparing vegetable transplants. When growing vegetable transplants for the home garden, there are several considerations to be made, from sowing seeds to proper care.
Purchasing
A transplant is simply a plant grown...
Tree City USA: City recognized for 33rd year; Arbor Day Poster Contest winners named
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, the City of Cullman Tree Commission and Mayor Woody Jacobs celebrated the city being designated a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year. Arbor Day poster winners were also recognized at the meeting.
Jacobs...
Scale Back Alabama extends start date to April 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Scale Back Alabama, the state’s largest wellness program, is extending the 2021 start date to Monday, April 5. Originally slated to start Monday, March 1, the program will now kick off the following month in an effort to accommodate a bigger...
NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced this week the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C. will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. The naming was official Friday.
Jackson started her NASA career in the segregated...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats handle Buckhorn at home 9-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home Friday night to take on the Buckhorn Bucks and after falling behind in the opening frame, the ‘Cats plated four runs in the third inning and three more in the fourth to take a big lead...
Obituary: Betty Carol Price
Funeral services for Betty Carol Price, 78, of Hanceville will be Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Buddy Jackson and Wendell Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m....
Obituary: Tracey Ann Mabrey
Tracey Ann Mabrey, 54, of Holly Pond passed away Feb. 24, 2021. She was born Dec. 22, 1966 in Jefferson County to Robert and Elizabeth Ann Martin Mabrey.
Ms. Mabrey is preceded in death by her daughter Ashley Ryan Graham.
She is survived by her parents...
Obituary: Phillip Dale Waldrep
Funeral services for Phillip Dale Waldrep, 64, of Hartselle, who went to be with his Lord Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Hal Daigre officiating. Burial will follow at Livingston...
Obituary: George Albert Warnke, Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. George Albert Warnke, Sr., 81, of Cullman, Alabama will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He will lie in state from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend John Bussman will officiate...
Small Business Spotlight: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. is now open in Cullman. Its products are made from all plant-based ingredients, and customers can watch as the colorful bars of soap, soothing bath bombs and other fragrant beauty and home products are made on-site.
Store...
South Cullman Wal-Mart begins administering COVID-19 vaccines
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Wal-Mart on Olive Street began administering COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Vaccinations are given by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine.
People eligible for a vaccine in the state of Alabama are those recognized in Phases 1a and 1b and...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 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
Feb. 21
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Hanceville talks March 13 Irish Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening with a light agenda, discussing the Hanceville Irish Festival, which is planned for Saturday, March 13.
Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. in downtown Hanceville and will feature traditional Irish music from musical acts...
Always preparing
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the 10-year anniversary of the destructive April 27, 2011 tornadoes approaching, Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) hosted a meeting with local law enforcement and emergency management leaders Thursday to discuss the upcoming spring storm season and how things have changed since...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic names 5 new board members
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently named five new members to its board of directors, and executive director Jolanda Hutson was proud to introduce them.
Adam Clark
Clark is a sergeant with the Cullman Police Department, working in its investigation division. He has...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years of time and effort dedicated to the program. Between the Aggies and Lady Aggies’ games against Priceville, the seniors and...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Holly Pond 18-1; Thursday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted Holly Pond in Thursday afternoon baseball action and it was all Good Hope from the start as a couple of big innings helped them build an early lead and roll past the Broncos 18-1.
Holly Pond...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host Gardendale in another varsity matchup. Cullman built a 3-0 lead going into the halftime break and then tacked...
Show your stripes! Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Show your stripes! This Sunday, Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the many rare diseases that affect people we know. Imagine being diagnosed with a rare disease for which it is often difficult to...
Obituary: Raymond Alan Brauer
Raymond Alan Brauer, 62, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born June 20, 1958 in Niles, Ohio. He was a graduate of the Class of 1976 at Howland High School and went on to...
CATA teacher Ray Brauer dies after battle with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Mechatronics teacher Raymond “Ray” Brauer passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. According to CATA staff, Brauer had been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune, “Our thoughts and prayers...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 25
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 384,640 (+758 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,470 (+132 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,706 (+63 since yesterday)
Probable...
Dr. Mike Phillips named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. — Mike Phillips has been named director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the primary outreach organization for Alabama A&M and Auburn universities, both of which are land-grant institutions with the mission of providing real-life solutions and helping improve the lives...
