Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA Sunday night in Auburn. Flanigan competed as Miss Cullman USA. She was one of 26 contestants from around the state who participated in the pageant, which took place Jan. 9-10. Flanigan will compete for the title...
Shooting reported in NE Cullman County
Updated 1-11-21 2:58 p.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities responded to a reported shooting along the 400 block of County Road 1769 near the Joppa community Monday afternoon.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed that one person was injured. The person was transported to an area...
CCSO seeking multi-county semi truck breaking and entering suspects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is trying to identify suspects who allegedly broke into semi trucks and stole debit cards and other items from the drivers.
According to a media release from the department, on the night of Dec. 30,...
Cullman Regional establishes waiting list for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Updated 1-13-21 1:41 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has established a waiting list for any community members interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The form to join the waiting list can be completed online at cullmanregional.com/covidvaccine.
Completing the form is not a guarantee of an...
Obituary: Jamie deGraaf
Funeral services for Jamie deGraaf, 50, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. deGraaf passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at...
Obituary: Dennis Earl Richardson
Dennis Earl Richardson, 69, of Cullman passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 6, 1951 to Raymond and Bessie Lee Richardson.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters...
Obituary: Linda Kaye Jones
Funeral services for Linda Kaye Jones, 69, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery on Wednesday; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,382 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 998 were confirmed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs won the first game 45-36 to avenge an earlier loss...
Start planning now for spring gardens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – While experiencing the cold winter weather, one of the many things people look forward to are luscious spring gardens. It is never too early to start planning. Now is the time for gardeners to begin prepping their gardens for the...
WFF reactivates 800 number for Game Check
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The toll-free Game Check phone number, 1-800-888-7690, is back and better than ever. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reactivated the number for hunters to comply with the reporting requirements for the...
Obituary: Barbara Tubbs
Graveside services for Barbara Tubbs, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tubbs passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July...
Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Jones
Funeral services for Pauline "Polly" Jones, 96, of Cullman will be at Springhill Baptist Church Jan. 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Ken Dees and Tim Aris officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jones passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at her residence. She...
Obituary: Edward O. McCormick
Funeral services for Edward O. McCormick, 86, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Roundtop Cemetery; Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: John Slatsky
John Slatsky grew up in the small mining town of Brookside, Alabama where he learned the values of God, family, and hard work. These would become the tenets upon which he would build the rest of his life. He grew up as the next...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,354 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 991 were confirmed...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin begins climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
TANZANIA - Army veteran and Fairview High School alumnus Col. Don Fallin and a team of fellow vets representing the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) began their ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro on Saturday, seeking to raise awareness and money for the fund, which honors...
Link of Cullman County rethinks approaches, finds new partners in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, an organization that seeks to bring together multiple resources to combat poverty in our area, faced a serious task in 2020: helping a growing number of people and confronting growing needs while being hindered in fundraising...
Winter Wonderland workers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday morning recognized all those who worked together to make the 2020 Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park a success. In a year that has been especially difficult for area seniors, the Commission, along with the...
‘We are truly better together!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) saw a lot in 2020: increasing numbers of new clients, dwindling stocks and even a brief closure of its food bank. But the organization also saw its staff get creative in problem solving, and an outpouring...
Remembering Jerry Willibey
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a pretty quiet guy. If you went into a room full of veterans and started...
Finding a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the annual flood of new members joining to kick off New Year’s resolutions, local gyms and fitness centers are finding ways to keep their members healthy and safe while health experts caution about post-holiday spikes in numbers of COVID-19 infections. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders claim area wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium at Hanceville High School for a pair of area clashes with the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs and returned home with a pair of area wins. The Lady Raiders gave Hanceville...
Obituary: Frank B. Shikle
Funeral services for Frank B. Shikle, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Baptist Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Scott Sessions will be officiating. Visitation will be Monday from...
Obituary: Robert Oneal Saint
Robert Oneal Saint, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama passed from this life Jan. 7, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Saint was born Oct. 18, 1950 to Velmer and Betsy Ross Saint. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.
Cullman...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Hagood
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Hagood, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Mark Long will officiate. Interment will follow at the Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will precede the service from...
Obituary: Charles Whitt Lomneck
Charles Whitt Lomneck, 39, of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1981 in Orlando, Florida to Donald Lomneck and Judith Wallace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Charity Lomneck; father-...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,322 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 941 were confirmed...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 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
Jan. 7
leaving the scene of an accident; person; Main...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force members District Judge Wells R. “Rusty” Turner, III, District...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. We have learned that hospital switchboards are being overwhelmed with phone calls, which is creating...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues of the pandemic and shutdown led to increases in violence and difficulties in getting help.
Victim Services of Cullman Executive Director...
Remembering Hermina Johnson
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
VINEMONT, Ala. - After battling COVID-19 for a month, Hermina Johnson died Dec. 1, 2020. Johnson tested positive and was...
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their communities in 2020, as well as what residents can look forward to this year. Carla Hart, Holly PondHighlights of 2020:...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D. Marcum died in November. Cosper will fill place 3.
The council held a special-called meeting Thursday night and started by asking...
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying President-Elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump....
Obituary: Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr., 72, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Blocher passed from this life Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Obituary: Michael Thomas Ashley
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Ashley, 43, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Friendship Baptist...
Obituary: Rev. Albert Dean Estes
Rev. Albert Dean Estes of Falkville, Alabama passed away Jan. 7, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born Sept. 27, 1935 in Pulaski, TN to Ewell Wade and Myrtle Pauline Ramsey Estes. Mr.
Estes was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps....
Obituary: Mark Kibler
Mark Kibler was born in Dothan, Alabama Feb. 3, 1968 to Norma Stephens Kibler and William Harold Kibler. He grew up on his family's farm along with his brother Billy and sisters Robin and Laura. Mark helped his parents on the farm and developed...
Looney sentenced to 99 years for attempted murder of Lt. Rex Sorrow
Updated 1-7-21 3:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County on Thursday was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas for the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 4
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana;...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass in Good Hope Wednesday night.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality, identifying the victim as Michael Thomas Ashley,...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having embarked with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 on a unique project to help its clients overcome painful and...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free community meals to a social media swap meet that only allows free items to be posted- faced off against COVID-19...
Obituary: Lila Mae Edwards
Lila Mae Edwards, 82, of Cullman, passed away Jan. 5, 2021. She was born Jan. 3, 1939 in Morgan County, to Lester and Vernice Miller Cheatham.
Mrs. Edwards was a hard worker. She worked several different jobs throughout her life, including making cigars at the...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Thomas
Patricia Ann Thomas, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Patricia was born June 8, 1956 in Camden, New Jersey.
Patricia is survived by son Daniel (Tammy) Thomas, Jr.; daughters Danielle (Thomas) O'Donnell, Dixie (Robert) Heininger, Deanna (Erik) Schofield, Crystal (Henry) Malone,...
Obituary: Frank Grimes
Funeral services for Frank Grimes, 83, of Cullman will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Earl Harper officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Irvin Brannon, Jr.
Irvin Brannon, Jr., passed away Jan. 4, 2021. He was a loving brother and uncle who never met a stranger. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a good joke to tell. He worked as a security guard in Addison and...
Obituary: Hilda Perdue Sandlin
Hilda Perdue Sandlin, 86, a longtime resident of Cold Springs, Alabama and Guntersville, Alabama the last two and a half years to be close to her daughter and son-in-law, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jan. 5, 2021. Graveside services will be...
Obituary: Eleanor Bailey Robinson
Eleanor Bailey Robinson, 97, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Dec. 31, 2020.
Eleanor was born Oct. 19, 1923 to Reverend Thomas Marvin and Ruth Junior Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred D. (Rob) Robinson; brothers Bill and Lowe Bailey; sisters-in-law...
Obituary: Matthew Sean Breeden
A memorial service for Matthew Sean Breeden, 54, of Hanceville will be planned and announced in the future. Mr. Breeden passed from this life Jan. 5, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Breeden family.
Mr. Breeden was born May 13, 1966...
Obituary: Rickey Arnold Harbison
Rickey Arnold Harbison, 71, of Logan died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Harbison; his fathe, James Avery Harbison; and his mother Florene Moore.
Rickey is survived by daughter Camdela Harbison; son James Harbison; grandchildren Dillan Bates, Kenya Harbison,...
Obituary: Carolyn Jeanette Hudson
A private memorial service for Carolyn Jeanette Hudson, 78, of Cullman will be planned and announced in the coming days. Mrs. Hudson passed from this life Jan. 4, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hudson...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. Below are responses from Alabama lawmakers and political leaders.
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill
“Today, members of Congress gathered in...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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
Jan. 4
criminal trespassing; person; Denson Ave. SW
third-degree criminal trespassing;...
Remembering Wendell Guthrie
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family's story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
BAILEYTON, Ala.- And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway explained, “Our plan is to go ahead and cut the curb loose there and fix the parking lot area. As...
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are exposed to indoor air quality problems that include radon.
January has been designated Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community Christmas party. COVID-19 already caused several obstacles as town leaders explored safe ways to give back to the community, especially...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope starts 2021 with area sweep over Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After finishing as runners-up in the West Morgan Christmas Classic, both Good Hope squads looked to start 2021 strong as they returned home to host Curry in area play. The Lady Raiders rolled past the Lady Yellow Jackets 60-23 while...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects area sweep at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Addison Tuesday night to take on the Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The excellent Lady Eagles’ team rolled the Lady Dawgs 72-37 in the opener while the Eagles men's team won a great basketball game with...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,187 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 926 were confirmed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing a tough, physical game against the Lady Trojans, Cullman couldn’t get enough shots to fall and fell at home 52-42.
Jaden...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Talley
Funeral services for Audrey Mae Talley, 85, of Jones Chapel will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 a.m. The Reverend Chris Chambliss officiating. The interment will follow at Central...
Obituary: Rebecca A. Sumner
Rebecca A. Sumner was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Limestone County, Alabama to George Washington Tribble and Willie Pearl Tribble.
She spent most of her childhood in Ardmore and Athens, Alabama before moving to Michigan where she met and married Gene Sumner in 1955.
They began...
Obituary: Beverly Frances Pullins
Beverly Frances Pullins, 72, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Pullins was born Dec. 9, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. Beverly was a loving person who loved life, loved her family and she loved her Lord Jesus.
Visitation...
Obituary: Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener
Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Blountsville, Alabama Jan. 1, 2021.
Donnie had a heart of gold and lived life to the fullest. He was an artist, storyteller, songwriter, and bird enthusiast. He loved spending time with his family...
Obituary: Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr.
Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr., known by most as “Bud,” passed away Jan. 2, 2021. He was born July 20, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi to Hugh Battles Montgomery, Sr. and Meta Perkins Hightower.
Bud was a true patriot, having served in the Army, Army Reserve, and...
Obituary: Nina Francine Hayes
Nina Francine Hayes, 89, of Cullman passed away Jan. 2, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Falkville, Alabama.
Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and she enjoyed needlepoint and well as cooking for her family. She was a member of Victory Christian Fellowship Church,...
Obituary: Jeremy Todd Sams
Funeral services for Jeremy Todd Sams, 43, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from noon-2 p.m. Reverend Chris Chambless officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Kennith Wayne Tubbs
Kennith Wayne Tubbs- May 13, 1959-Jan. 2, 2021- A celebration of life will be held at Moss Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. for Kennith Wayne Tubbs who passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m....
Obituary: Patricia Carol Cook
A memorial service for Patricia Carol Cook, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Bangor Cemetery in Blount Springs, AL.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Janet (Jonpaul) Bockman; grandchildren Cody Weaver, Nikki Weaver, Kaine Bockman, Lacey Bockman,...
Obituary: Virginia L. Calvert
A graveside service for Virginia L. Calvert, 88, of Doraville, Georgia will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond Community.
Mrs. Calvert is survived by her husband Deltis Calvert; children Dede Ann Watson, Dale (Laura) Calvert, and Phillip...
Obituary: Barry Glenn Howse
Barry Glenn Howse, 71, of Cullman passed away Dec. 4, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949 in Cullman County, to Elonzoe and Marzell Lovvorn Howse.
Mr. Howse was a welder by trade, and he worked for Americold Industries for over 30 years. He enjoyed...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months in town parks (Governors and Lions Club Parks). The council voted unanimously to renew the Town’s agreement with JTM Broadband...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities in the home. Unfortunately, real life is often not so idealistically pretty; tensions rise as families are cooped up for...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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
Dec. 29
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Dripping Springs Road...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19 early in 2020 but was soon back up and running after a little advice from similar programs in other cities...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles down Vinemont at home
BREMEN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs and it was the Eagles in blue that managed to come away with a pair of victories. The Cold Springs...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a special meeting Monday night took the first steps toward obtaining weather radios for people within the siren's range.
Mayor Patrick Bates...
Obituary: Jerry Laotto Willibey
Jerry Laotto Willibey, 80, of Cullman died peacefully, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Ava; two daughters Lorrie Vancheri of Warrenton, Virginia and Patricia Crump of Cullman; and two granddaughters Audrey...
Obituary: Margie Marie Gurganus
The funeral service for Margie Marie Gurganus, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from 1-2 p.m. The interment will follow the service at Springhill Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring statewide; Jan. 4 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama hit a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reporting 3,064 patients currently hospitalized with the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus statewide. This is the first time the daily COVID hospitalization number...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 30
theft of property; CR 1114
obstructing criminal investigation, using false identity; CR 222
domestic violence; CR...
Obituary: Clara Ann Bowen
Graveside services for Clara Ann Bowen, 70, of Cullman, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Bowen grew up in Fairview and attended the University of Montevallo. She was an accountant...
Obituary: Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin, 79, of Arley passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama and graduated from Meek High School with the class of 1960. He was a member of the Arley Police...
Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.
Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson Paul Rhoads, Sr. and Irene Carpenter Rhoads.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters Floetta Irene Rhoads...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,136 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 996 were confirmed...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call came in early Sunday morning about a man threatening to harm himself. Glennon Holland, Jr., 38, armed with a shotgun,...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll pay when you need health care services. The Summary and Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is one of those tools. It...
Obituary: Jessie Pearl Trussell
Funeral services for Jessie Pearl Trussell, 93, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Trussell passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Farley
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Farley, 83, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Heritage cemetery; Rev. Richard Pope officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett
A graveside service for Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett, 43, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Colony Community Cemetery in Colony, Alabama.
Obituary: Robert Emory Creel
In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.
Robert Emory Creel passed away early Jan. 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age of 84. He was born Oct. 6, 1936 to Robert Elijah Creel and Naomi (Patrick) Creel and was a lifelong...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,123 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,013 were confirmed...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two hunter-harvested bucks from Tippah and Alcorn counties in northeast Mississippi. These are the first CWD-positive detections for those counties. According...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea of what topics will be discussed and what the public should know about the issues its legislators will be working...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home due to the pandemic. Gone were the large crowd and champagne toasts. With everyone adhering to social distancing, the typical...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as 2020’s COVID shutdown reduced people’s incomes or put them out of work altogether. According to executive director Jolanda Hutson, massive...
