Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 22
theft of property; CR 558
theft of property; CR 747
unlawful possession of...
SharkBite to the rescue
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures dropped and stayed down for extended periods in Texas recently, damage to plumbing reached alarming rates across the state. Among those responding to the emergency situation was Cullman-based Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), with its innovative “SharkBite” repair system that...
Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity boys to a 14-9 overall record during the 2020-2021 season.
“Coach...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 24
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 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: 383,882 (+976 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,338 (+271 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,643 (+68 since yesterday)
Probable...
Obituary: Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss
Deborah “Debbie” Anita Doss, 71, of the Sardis community entered into rest Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Debbie was born Jan. 31, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama. She was a graduate of the Class of 1967 at Addison High School and went...
(Update) Holly Pond woman killed in 3-vehicle wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 69
Updated 2-25-21 7:54 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed and four injured in a three-vehicle crash at U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in east Cullman County Wednesday afternoon. The wreck happened at approximately 2:45 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on...
Small Business Spotlight: Cullman 31 Nutrition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman 31 Nutrition is now open and serving up drinks and shakes. Located at 1207 Second Ave. NW inside Creel Plaza, the smoothie and juice bar offers more than 50 flavors of shakes, 42 tea bombs, iced coffees and protein snacks.
Owners...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 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. 22
fourth-degree theft of property; Father & Son...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year, REHAU organizes a poster contest that not only recognizes students, but also serves as a way to promote safety in...
SGB shots available closer to home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Almost 90 Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shot that offers them a chance to “reset their brains,” in a manner of speaking. Through a partnership between...
Colony mayor files ethics complaint against council member
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Curtis Johnson, at the conclusion of the Town’s regular council meeting Tuesday, informed Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander that he has filed an ethics complaint against her over funds she received for a tutoring program she and...
Obituary: Christopher Jason Ragsdale
Christopher Jason Ragsdale, 42, of Logan entered into rest Feb. 18, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jason was born Sept. 19, 1978 in Elba, Alabama. He was a loving, family man who always put others ahead of himself. He had a talent for making...
Obituary: Faye Lynch
Graveside services for Faye Lynch, 79, of Hanceville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Justin Lynch officiating. Visitation will be held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from noon-2:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Frederick Dawson Holloway
Frederick Dawson Holloway, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at UAB Hospital. He was born June 14, 1946 to Ray and Edith Holloway.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Kristi Rae Higgs; two brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: John “Bo” Cannie Tubbs
John "Bo" Cannie Tubbs of Bremen passed away Feb. 22, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Cullman to William C. and Zadie Lee Belcher Tubbs.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son Danny Wayne Tubbs; and...
Obituary: Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr.
Lowell Roger Wolf, Jr., 68, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born March 1, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Lowell Wolf, Sr. and Frances Wolf.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Wolf; and sister...
Obituary: Brenda Jo Maynard Golden
Funeral services for Brenda Jo Maynard Golden, 71, of Baileyton will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Wednesday night, Feb. 24, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Brooklyn...
Obituary: Noil Allen Holmes
Noil Allen Holmes, 67, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 8, 1954 to Virgil and Iris Holmes.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Kathy Holmes; son Rodney (Heather) Holmes; sisters Gloria (Larry) Smith,...
Obituary: Robert Irvin Denson
Funeral services for Robert Irvin Denson, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Christie Hancock McSwain
Mrs. Christie Hancock McSwain, 96, of the Trimble community passed gently into eternity from her home Feb. 21, 2021.
Christie was married to Orvel McSwain who predeceased her in 2004.
She is survived by her children Lawrence (Luenett) McSwain, Linda Williams, Connie Allen, and Bobby (Cindy)...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 23
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 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: 382,906 (+575 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 106,067 (+878 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,575 (+49 since yesterday)
Probable...
2 former AL public school superintendents among 6 charged with fraud related to virtual education
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, six individuals appeared in court after being indicted on charges related to the fraudulent enrollment of students in Alabama virtual schools, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Feb. 19
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
2nd person in Saturday plane crash succumbs to injuries
Editor's note: Holloway was originally identified as the pilot of the aircraft; however, authorities now say they are not certain yet which man was at the controls at the time of the crash.
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – A second person has died following Saturday's plane...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders fall to Rogers in NW Regional Finals 58-41
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After staging a miraculous comeback over Deshler in the sweet 16 Monday evening, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday morning to face Rogers in the 4A Northwest Regional Finals. Good Hope’s matchup was the first of the...
Cullman council talks airport improvements; westside park project price dropping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a series of capital projects for the Cullman Regional Airport, including:
Reconstruction of the 100 foot-wide runway, upgrading the strip while retaining current dimensions
Replacement of the airport’s automated weather observation station (AWOS)
Construction of three...
Exit 304 lights getting upgraded; lease discussed for old Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Things are getting a little brighter in Good Hope. Lighting around Interstate 65 Exit 304/Alabama Highway 69 is being updated with new LED fixtures. Good Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Monday night told the council that work to replace the 58...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hatton edges Cold Springs 54-48 in NW Regional Semifinal
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs’ postseason run continued on its home floor when the Eagles hosted Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals Monday night. The Hornets jumped out to an early lead over Cold Springs, but the Eagles maintained their composure and came back...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles falls to Hatton 65-46 in NW Regional Semifinals
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned home Monday night to host Hatton in the Northwest Regional Semifinals, but it was the road team that took control of this one early. The Lady Hornets jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 19
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; CR 109
domestic violence; CR 944
domestic...
Backyard composting year-round
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Composting is often associated with the hot, summer months. Contrary to popular belief, composting is a process that continues through every season in Alabama, whether in a backyard bin or a woodland forest. Composting year-round diminishes waste sent to landfills...
ALEA: Project Lifesaver bracelet assists in rescue of 77-year-old man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – At approximately 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA’s) Aviation Unit received a request to assist the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with a search and rescue mission. The sheriff’s office was in the process of searching for...
Grow more, give more
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Growing and harvesting your own vegetables is a fulfilling process not only for gardeners and families, but also for communities. With proper tending and care, vegetable gardens can provide a wealth of freshly grown produce.
With Alabama Extension’s Grow More, Give...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 21
Sunday, Feb. 20, 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: 381,846 (+680 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,997 (+177 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,526 (+1 since yesterday)
Probable...
Obituary: Jeffrey Brien Penn
Funeral services for Jeffrey Brien Penn, 46, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pat Penn officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Penn passed away Saturday, Feb....
(Update) Victim, injured pilot named in Cullman County plane crash
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - One person was killed and another critically injured in a plane crash a half mile west of Cullman Regional Airport at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Sunday identified the victim, who was the passenger,...
‘If it weren’t for Him and prayer, I would not be here right now’
“Mom, God has this!” Those are the words that still go through Dr. Lance Boyd’s mind each day. Words his daughter Sadie said as she and the family were in the midst of Boyd experiencing a traumatic heart attack. Those words proved to be...
Obituary: Jeanette Elizabeth Caples
Funeral services for Jeanette Elizabeth Caples, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Caples passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at...
Obituary: Darold Dean Tubbs
Darold Dean Tubbs of Cullman passed away Feb. 19, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Hartselle July 24, 1933 to Dewey George and Cleo Katherine Bibb Tubbs.
Mr. Tubbs was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and served during...
Obituary: Ashley Brooke Reed
Funeral services for Ashley Brooke Reed, 34, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the...
Plane crashes near Cullman Regional Airport
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/21/update-victim-injured-pilot-named-in-cullman-county-plane-crash/
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:47 p.m.
The FAA has identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-32.
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:11 p.m.
Updated 2-20-21 7:56 p.m.
A preliminary statement from the FAA said, "A general aviation aircraft crashed in the woods near the Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field in...
Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, according the to the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
CPD Sgt. Trey Higginbotham initiated a traffic stop on Gordon Lance Winstead, 50, Saturday. Officers AJ White and Kolby Smith assisted. During the traffic stop,...
(Update) 2 suspects charged after high-speed chase through Morgan, Cullman counties
LACON, Ala. – A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation Friday evening led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office joined in the pursuit. Alabama State Troopers...
(New Update) 1 dead in wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 157
Updated 2-20-21 6:28 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Alabama Highway 157 and U.S. Highway 278 midday Saturday. The crash happened shortly before noon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Rebecca Young...
R3 campaign encourages Alabamians to get outdoors
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With the social distancing requirements from COVID-19, many people have turned to the outdoors to escape the impact of the lockdowns.
The number of people fishing and hunting for a variety of game species has seen a...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 19; statewide hospitalizations dip below 1,000
Friday, Feb. 19, 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: 380,594 (+799 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,618 (+48 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,514 (+123 since yesterday)
Probable...
High-speed chase ends at Exit 318 off I-65
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/20/update-2-suspects-charged-after-high-speed-chase-through-morgan-cullman-counties/
Updated 2-19-21 at 11:25 p.m.
LACON, Ala. - A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office joined in the pursuit...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hamilton in sub-regional 71-50
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week of winter weather and shifting schedules, the Good Hope Raiders were finally able to host their sub-regional matchup against Hamilton Friday night. Unfortunately for the home crowd, Good Hope wasn’t able to overcome the early lead built...
Obituary: Alan Dean Irby
Alan Dean Irby, 88, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at UAB-Palliative Care. He was born Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1932 in Laurel, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Irby; granddaughter Britni Champagne; and his parents.
Survivors include his daughter Sherry...
Obituary: Robert Lee Page, Sr.
Robert "Bob" Page, Sr., of Cullman passed away Feb. 13, 2021 at the age of 61. He was born April 13, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Royal and Cathrine Smith Page.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
A memorial service will...
Obituary: Sandra Beth Shoemake
Sandra Beth Shoemake of Cullman passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born in Cullman June 17, 1961 to Artis Duwayne and Dewey Jane Smith Shoemake.
She worked in as a registered nurse until retirement.
She is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Mary Sue Burks
Mary Sue Burks of Bremen passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born in Cullman Feb. 12, 1949 to Archie A. and Mae Bell Hamby McNabb.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Betty Burks; and brother James...
Obituary: Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry
Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry died peacefully at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 2021. The son of Harry Raymond Lowry and Grace Estelle Phillips Lowry, he was born May 15, 1935.
Gus graduated from Cullman High School and attended St. Bernard College while working with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope blows past Haleyville 72-42 to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were finally able to get back on the floor for their sub-regional showdown with Haleyville Friday afternoon and they were able to set the tone right out of the gate. Good Hope built a 14-point...
Cullman County man charged with trafficking meth
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s (CPD’s) TACT Team, along with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team (SRT) and CPD and CCSO investigators on Friday executed a search warrant, after which Evan Jon Craig Fuller, 25, of the Dodge City/Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 17
domestic violence; CR 1145
domestic violence; CR 52
burglary; Hwy. 69 N
unlawful...
UA’s Mami of Cullman on SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama placed 98 student-athletes on the 2020 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Friday, including Leahrose Mami of Cullman.
The Crimson Tide's total ranked fifth overall and fourth among teams that don't sponsor men's soccer.
UA's SEC...
AHSAA to delay Start of Northwest Regional Championships to Tuesday, Feb. 23
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The start of the AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Championships at Wallace State-Hanceville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 26, announced AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Friday morning.
The Northwest Regional Championships were originally scheduled to...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28 Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday. Certain emergency preparedness items...
Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced
Updated 2-18-21 9:03 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk’s Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. The project will be funded by...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional
BREMEN, Ala. – After a week full of delays, postponements and cancelations, the Cold Springs Eagles were finally able to hit the floor Thursday night for their sub-regional showdown against Aliceville. After jumping out to an early lead, Cold Springs overcame a scoring drought...
Obituary: Hershel “Bill” Hall
Hershel “Bill” Hall went to be with the Lord and join his life-long love, Delores Jean Hall, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born March 12, 1932 to Bob Mirl and Lena Bell Walton Hall, and he was the youngest of 11 brothers and...
Obituary: Shaun Patrick Bailey
Shaun Patrick Bailey, 41, of Falkville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 21, 1979 to James Alton Bailey and Katherine Audi Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Tina Bailey; daughters Makayla Bailey...
Obituary: Charles Dye
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Emmitt Dye, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral...
Obituary: Bobby Kerry Calvert
Bobby Kerry Calvert of Cullman passed away Feb. 17, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman Sept. 26, 1952 to Aubrey Glenn and Minnie Lee Stone Calvert.
He was retired from the United States Air Force as an E8,SMSGT and he...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Basketball registers 1st ACCC victory; updates on softball, baseball, tennis, men’s golf & volleyball
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team registered its first conference victory on Wednesday night, prevailing 67-55 over Southern Union at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Kuran Garner poured in a game-high 22 points and added five rebounds and four assists...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Feb. 17
Champion, Jennifer Lynn, 37
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession...
ADPH: B.1.1.7 (U.K.) COVID-19 variant identified in 8 Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Thursday that eight variant strain cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant (or U.K. variant) have been identified in Alabama residents.
The ADPH said it “is partnering with several private and commercial laboratories...
NASA to conduct 2nd hot fire test of rocket for Artemis moon missions
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. - NASA is planning the final test in the Green Run testing series for the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the agency’s Artemis I mission.
The team is targeting Thursday, Feb. 25 for the...
Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington to perform virtual concert, Q&A at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee announced Wednesday it will host a virtual concert featuring Miss Alabama 2019 Tiara Pennington. The concert will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 9:30 a.m. and can be accessed at bit.ly/missalabama-wscc. Pennington...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,785 (+416 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,382 (+263 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,324 (+63 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Frank “Sam” Herschel Woods
Funeral services for Frank "Sam" Herschel Woods, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Gable officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Victor Marion Self
Vic Self, 69, of Cullman, AL died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Connie Self; son Trent Self (Katy); brother Bob Self; niece Mary Beth Myers; and nephew Chris Self.
A memorial will be planned at a later time. Memorial donations may...
Obituary: Randy David Schnittker
Funeral services for Randy David Schnittker, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night, Feb. 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home. The interment will be at...
Conservative leaders react to death of Rush Limbaugh
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Conservative radio host, author, political commentator and giant in American media, Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, died Wednesday at the age of 70 after battling lung cancer. Limbaugh announced last year that his cancer was terminal.
Limbaugh, wrote USA Today, was a...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 11
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 747
theft of property; CR 781
...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional schedule update
CULLMAN, Ala. – Winter weather conditions are continuing to affect the postseason basketball schedule and now most local squads will be competing Thursday night. Road conditions in different areas across the state have pushed several games back even further into the week. The Fairview...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 16
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,369 (+566 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,199 (+317 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,261 (+9 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Obituary: Elvie Ophelia Freeman
Funeral services for Elvie Ophelia Freeman, 94, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will follow at Mt. Hope...
Obituary: Gwendolyn F. Headrick
A funeral service for Gwendolyn F. Headrick, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Church in Hanceville. Pastor Jason Reeves and Dr. Ralph Andrews will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at...
Twisting up smiles
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont kicked of Valentine’s weekend Saturday morning with a little fun for the kids. Tracy’s Balloons visited the new cafe to twist and assemble colorful and unique balloon creations. Kids weren’t the only ones lining up...
COVID-19 case update: Feb. 15
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 377,803 (+505 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 103,802 (+169 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,252 (+2 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Cullman Police: Traffic crashes in city down 14.5% in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday reported that vehicle crashes dropped to 839 in the city in 2020 from 982 in 2019, a reduction of approximately 14.5%. While traffic was thinned out at times by COVID-19 shutdowns, the department could also...
Obituary: Elbert Lee Overton
Funeral services for Elbert Lee Overton, 84, of Fairview, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at the Cornerstone Revival Center. The interment will follow at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Pastor Jeremy Wilbanks and Bishop Greg Wilbanks will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Mary Frances Ballard Creel
A private family service will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 for our precious mama, sister, and friend Mary Frances Ballard Creel, 84, of Hanceville. Her nephews Chris Barnett and Jon Creel will be officiating, with interment at Bethlehem East Cemetery.
Mrs. Creel passed away...
Obituary: Dorothy L. King
Funeral services for Dorothy L. King, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service...
ADPH: Cullman Co. Health Dept., others closed Tuesday; vaccine appointments rescheduled
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday evening announced that county health departments in the Northern, West Central and part of the Southwestern Public Health Districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb.16 due to inclement weather conditions that could heavily...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional games moving due to winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Icy weather is making its way into town and road conditions are growing worse as it approaches. Due to travelling concerns, most of this week’s sub-regional basketball games are being pushed back later into the week and several local squads are...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 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. 12
identity theft; person
identity theft; person
fourth-degree...
Sheriff Gentry advises, ‘stay home’ during winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a 20-plus vehicle pileup along U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County early Monday morning, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is urging residents to stay home if they do not have to be out in deteriorating conditions.
“Only travel when necessary during...
Cullman County Commission declares state of emergency due to weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, in a special called meeting on Monday morning, declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm, effective immediately. The County's declaration comes on the heels of Gov. Kay Ivey's declaration Sunday, which placed 28 counties,...
Cullman Career Center Work-Based Learning program offers pathway to industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kalub Garnett, with a little effort and a good work ethic, is currently in training for his second promotion at Royal Technologies, a company at which his first job came as a bit of a surprise. After Garnett graduated from high...
Obituary: Melvin Wallace Miller
Funeral services for Melvin Wallace Miller, 82, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Miller was...
Ivey awards funds to 17 agencies that assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Seventeen nonprofit agencies across Alabama whose primary focus is to assist domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday.
Among the nonprofits receiving assistance is Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.
"Victim...
‘We love and miss them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties and voting for kings and queens for the special day. This year, the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) wanted...
Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved ones. It is often disappointing when the beauty of roses lasts only for a day, quickly beginning to wilt when...
Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about heart health and chronic wounds.
Each year nearly 700,000 Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, which causes about 1 in 4...
(Updated) CCSO: 1 dead, 1 injured in Holly Pond ‘altercation’
Updated 2-13-21 10 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Ollie Earl Justice, Jr., 74, of Mobile.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - One person died and one was injured in what the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is calling an "altercation" in...
Prevention, early detection keys to fighting cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease. Dr. Michael M. Garcia with the Clearview Cancer Institute in Cullman sat down with The Tribune to discuss things...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11 Championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but this time, the 4A, Area 11 championship was on the line. The road team has won each of this season’s...
