Obituary: Lee Sharron Hogeland
Mrs. Lee Sharron Hogeland of Hanceville passed away Nov. 25, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born July 9, 1943 in Cullman to Grady Edward and Berta Mae Harbison Burney.
She worked at King Edward Cigar Plant and went to college and got...
Obituary: Dorothy Carroll Henderson
Dorothy Carroll Henderson, 101, of Cullman, Alabama, left her earthly home and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Woodland Nursing Village.
She was beloved by her family and friends. Dorothy was a stay-home mother and...
Obituary: James Douglas Chance
Graveside services for James Douglas Chance, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr. Chance passed away Nov. 26, 2020 at the Folsom...
Obituary: Franklin Raymond Duckworth
Funeral service for Franklin Raymond Duckworth, 87, of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church, Fayette, AL; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Duckworth passed...
Obituary: Ollie Christine Graham
Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m....
Ivey announces 3rd year of record number of Alabama foster care adoptions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that, for the third year in a row, Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In Fiscal Year 2020, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state....
‘We are a small town, but we have big dreams’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond this week was awarded a Community Development Block Grants (CDGB) in the amount of $250,000 to construct a new senior citizen center.
Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart said that hearing the Town received the grant was...
Mistletoe Market Friday, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas shopping will be in full swing Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28 at the Mistletoe Market at Loft 212 in downtown Cullman.
“We would love to have everyone come out and join us for one of the most fabulous markets of the...
Vote for your favorite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged its member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. The Chamber invites you to visit its local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,192 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in...
Bartlett earns professional municipal designation
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett recently earned the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official.
According to a statement from the Alabama League of Municipalities:
“Mayor Jerry Bartlett of Good Hope has earned the professional designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official. In order...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats roll Arab 69-40 to win HP Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament concluded Wednesday night and after handling the Arab Knights 69-40 in the tournament finals, the Cullman Bearcats went home with the hardware. Cold Springs fell to Douglas in the third-place game 53-44 and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 36 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,165 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 896 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Carolyn Swann
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Carolyn Swann, 77, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Swann passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at Folsom Center. She was born Jan. 5, 1943.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at...
Obituary: Berniece Day
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Berniece Day, 77, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Day passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1943 to Duel H. and Bessie...
Obituary: Ervin Dillon Webb
Graveside services for Mr. Ervin Dillon Webb, 86, of Vinemont will be held Dec. 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Cullman Alabama, Deacon Pete Nassetta officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home was honored to assist the family.
Mr. Webb passed away Nov....
Obituary: Larry Dwight Hines
Larry Dwight Hines, 55, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Larry was born Dec. 14, 1964 in Cullman, Alabama to Willodean Vines and Junior Hines.
Larry is survived by mother Willodean Vines Hines; sons Dereck Philyaw, Tyler Hines, and Malacki Hines; daughter...
Obituary: Thomas Timothy Drinkard
Thomas Timothy Drinkard of Cullman passed away Nov. 20, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born in Alabama Oct. 29, 1939 to Joe and Ollie Childers Drinkard.
Mr. Drinkard was a veteran of the United States Army.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service was...
Obituary: Rayford Monroe Prichard (Ray)
Rayford Monroe Prichard (Ray) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at the age of 87. Ray was born in Baileyton, Alabama Aug. 31, 1933 to Hurschel Rayford and Alice Frances Oliver Prichard as their only child.
After his Mom was killed in...
Obituary: Billy Joel “Joe” Creel
Billy Joel “Joe” Creel, 62, of Arab passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was born Jan. 3, 1958, in Marshall County to Joel Billy and Donna White Creel.
Mr. Creel was talented with computers. Joe owned and operated a computer repair shop in Eagleville,...
Obituary: Rejeana Ann Winsted
Rejeana Ann Winsted, 57, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Winsted was born Sept. 16, 1963 in Winfield, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 from noon-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where...
‘We are not going to get a do-over’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre this week cautioned Alabamians about rising rates of COVID-19 and asked them to be vigilant during the days ahead. The spread of the virus has resulted in the...
CAPNA awarded $611,227 to assist low-income families with utility costs amid COVID-19 pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $13.8 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recipients is the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA), which received $611,227.
For...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2020. 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
Nov. 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous;...
Cullman County Courts: Dec. 14 jury trial docket postponed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas on Wednesday issued an order postponing the Dec. 14, 2020 jury trial docket until a later time due to COVID concerns.
A press release issued with the order reads:
After conducting three successful jury sessions since jury...
Hanceville Civic Center facelift continues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center is undergoing a facelift and the City’s Public Works Department was hard at work Tuesday installing new flooring, painting and renovating the kitchen.
Mayor Kenneth Nail was overseeing the work and said he is proud of the ongoing...
‘Turkeys’ take plunge for Cullman libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 20 brave “turkeys” took a chilly dip in Smith Lake Saturday for The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County’s (FPLCC’s) inaugural Freezin’ for a Reason Turkey Plunge. The event raised money for area libraries.
FPLCC board member Renee Welsh...
Cullman County, City offices closed Thursday, Friday
Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Neither County nor City Sanitation will run Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday’s routes will be run Friday, Nov. 27.
The Cullman County Commission and City of Cullman...
Good Hope cancels Christmas events, awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night announced the cancellation of the City’s annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park events. Mayor Jerry Bartlett said the decision was made due to COVID-19 and the increasing numbers of cases...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported 52 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Monday, the hospital reported 45 patients. Cullman Regional has reported 51 deaths to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)....
Obituary: Willie Mae Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Graves, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Randall Waldrop officiating. Her burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends...
Obituary: Myra Ruth Wise
A graveside service for Myra Ruth Wise, of Hanceville, AL will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville.
Myra was born June 9, 1935 in Cullman County, AL to J.H. and Mary (Pugh) Hunt. She died Nov. 23...
Obituary: Tristan Stormy Lane Black
Tristan Stormy Lane Black, 22, of Lynn entered into rest Nov. 21, 2020.
He was born Oct. 2, 1998. Tristan was a 2017 graduate of Lynn High School. He was a “free spirit” who had a big heart. Tristan never met a stranger and will...
Obituary: Leila A. Bender
Leila A. Bender, 85, of Hamilton formerly of North Dakota, entered into rest Nov. 23, 2020 in Hamilton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Marion County Cowboy Church.
Obituary: Katherine Lee McDonald
Funeral services for Katherine Lee McDonald, 54, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. McDonald passed...
Obituary: John Leslie Bishop
John Leslie Bishop, 71, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Nov. 2, 1949 in Illinois to Leslie and Betty Bishop.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his stepchildren Lisa Avans, John Caffero, and Angela...
Obituary: Braylee Ann Gorff
Funeral services for Braylee Ann Gorff, 7 months, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church with Bro. Malcolm Carter II officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 24, 2020. 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
Nov. 23
identity theft; person
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Hickory...
Sheriff’s Rodeo going virtual: ‘That’s our top priority- to ensure our community’s safe’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, along with the Special Needs Rodeo, will be a bit different this year. Held annually at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, the events will be closed to spectators and streamed virtually...
Marchman: Sheriff’s Rodeo going virtual as COVID surges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo will be a bit different this year. Held annually at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, the event is going virtual as COVID-19 numbers continue to spike across the area.
Cullman County...
Serving those who served
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) hosted its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families Monday. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant in West Point, but this year expanded to a second location at Cullman...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday, Nov. 23 reported 45 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Hospitalizations are down from Nov. 18's record high of 54; however, as of Nov. 18, Cullman Regional had...
PREP BASKETBALL: HP Thanksgiving Tournament day 1 recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday afternoon and there were local squads involved in all of day one’s matchups. The Fairview Aggies fell to Arab in the first game of the day and in the next...
More than crackers in that barrel: Council approves Cracker Barrel alcohol license
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening helped the city’s Cracker Barrel restaurant take an unusual step by approving the franchise’s application for an alcohol license. When approved by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the local outlet will join an...
Obituary: Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn
Graveside services for Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn, 96, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope, Alabama.
Mrs. Lynn was born to Earl and Bertha (Browning) Lindsey in Walker County.
Elvia Lynn is survived by her daughter...
Obituary: Barbara Hicks
Barbara Ann (Pitts) Hicks, 83, of Haleyville, AL passed away Nov. 23. She has joined the love of her life, Jackie Ray Hicks. They’ve been separated for seven years and are now together. Both without pain and made whole. She was born to Perry...
Obituary: Lisa Carol Bailey
Funeral services for Lisa Carol Bailey, 47, of Vinemont will be in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Joy Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Bailey passed away Sunday, Nov. 22,...
Obituary: Johnny Eroy Tucker
Johnny Eroy Tucker, 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Johnny was born July 22, 1934 to Hershel and Iva Connell Tucker, who preceded him in death.
Johnny is survived by his wife Dorothy Tucker; daughter Tammy Frost (Ricky); son Ricky Tucker...
Obituary: Dr. Burton Gilman Maxfield
Graveside services for Dr. Burton Gilman Maxfield, 95, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Dr. Maxfield was a faithful member and deacon of Cullman...
Obituary: James Clayton Fisher, Jr.
James Clayton Fisher, Jr., 77, of Cullman passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born June 8, 1943, in McMinnville, Tennessee to James Clayton Fisher, Sr. and Johnnie Ruth Fisher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brothers...
Obituary: John Wyatt White
John Wyatt White, 49, of Hanceville passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 22, 1970 to Billy John and Diann White.
He was preceded in death by his father Billy John White.
Survivors include his son C.J. White; daughter Allison...
Obituary: Larry D. Saint
Larry D. Saint, 72, of Cullman passed away Nov. 21, 2020. Mr. Saint was born April 5, 1948 in Marshall County to Hubert Lee and Gladys Couch Saint.
Mr. Saint was a longtime resident of his community. He attended New Home Baptist Church and was...
Obituary: Brookelynne Alexus Dowdy
Brookelynne Alexus Dowdy, 20, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Brookelynne was born in Birmingham, Alabama and was a graduate of Lynn High School Class of 2019.
Brookelynne loved everybody, especially her nephews Samuel, Carter, and Jett and her fur baby Willy....
Obituary: Bailey Dewayne Bennett
Bailey Dewayne Bennett, 20, of Lynn entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Bailey was born March 9, 2000 in Winfield, AL.
He played football for the Lynn High School Bears. Bailey loved hanging out with his friends and listening to his subs. He especially loved...
Sign goes up at Palomino RV Resort
The sign for the city's new Palomino RV Resort was installed Monday.
Back in January, the City of Cullman revealed plans to develop the park at 1315 County Road 222, on land known locally as the Burrow property.
Background: https://www.cullmantribune.com/tag/rv-park/
Copyright 2020 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights...
Woods pleads guilty to lesser charges in human trafficking cases, released with time served
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Loyd Woods, 53, of Fairview, indicted in 2017 for multiple counts of human trafficking and other crimes, was released Friday, Nov. 20 following a plea deal worked out between defense attorney Alex Chaney and Cullman County Deputy District Attorney John...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 19
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1486
domestic violence; CR 1114
domestic violence; CR 46
reckless endangerment; CR...
Holly Pond awarded $250K for new senior center
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 60 Alabama cities and counties will soon see improvements in their communities thanks to almost $19.4 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDGB) awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey, who announced the awardees Monday. Included is the Town of Holly...
Cullman County-based HomTex expanding to Selma; more than 300 jobs to be created
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that HomTex Inc. received $10,572,100 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to expand operations to Selma to develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). HomTex is a family-owned and certified minority-owned business...
2020 Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting canceled due to COVID; virtual options to be announced
Updated 11-23-20 at 3:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Cullman City Hall and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Zac Wood, the 2020 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, which were scheduled for Dec. 4, have been canceled. Also canceled is the...
Obituary: Evelyn Jean Lackey
The family of Evelyn Jean Lackey announces her passing Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born Feb. 20, 1929 to Earston Earl and Velma Eidson Sparks.
Mrs. Lackey was a longtime, faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church. She adored...
Obituary: Virgenia Renea Thornton
Mrs. Virgenia Renea Thornton, 52, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Virgenia was born April 9, 1968 to Ronald and...
Obituary: Ruth Christine Dodson
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Ruth Christine Dodson, 93, of Cullman.
Mrs. Dodson passed away Nov. 19, 2020 at Cullman Health Care. She was born March 22, 1927 to H.R. and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estredge.
Cullman Funeral Home was in charge of...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,049 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
(Updated) 3 killed, 2 injured in Saturday night crash in Cullman Co.
Updated 11-22-20 at 8:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash in southwest Cullman County late Saturday night killed three people and injured two. The incident happened along the 13000 block of Alabama Highway 69 South, southwest of Bug Tussle, at 10:26 p.m.
Cullman County...
Ivey establishes Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday via Executive Order 723 announced the creation of the Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) in hopes of enlisting new guardsman through an incentivized recruiting program. JEEP will provide a monetary incentive of $500...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Hanceville, Cold Springs, West Point compete in play-day hoops action
WEST POINT, Ala. – Five varsity girls’ matchups were on tap at West Point Saturday and local squads were on the floor for each of them. Addison, Cold Springs and Hanceville, along with West Point, participated in the play-day games. West Point and Cold...
Obituary: Edward Junior Montgomery
Funeral services for Edward Junior Montgomery, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Jordan officiating; burial at Herring Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Montgomery passed away Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Steven Glenn John McCollum
Steven Glenn John McCollum, known as "Steve-O," 26, of Haleyville entered into rest Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. McCollum was born Jan. 13, 1994 in Miami, Florida.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,021 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
Ivey appoints Sen. Cam Ward director of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster to serve as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Currently in his third term in the Alabama State Senate, Ward serves as the chairman of...
Understanding bullying and the connection to suicide: A resource for parents
Suicide resulting from bullying is a growing problem. Learn to recognize the warning signs and what parents and others can do.
Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. In the past...
With piers closed, Thornton takes to Alabama’s beautiful beaches
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With a nickname like Pier Pounder, David Thornton of Mobile has seen his favorite pastime disappear with 2020’s double whammy of hurricanes. Hurricane Sally took the Gulf State Park Pier out of commission, and Hurricane Zeta...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show continues today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show kicked off Friday at Cullman Church of Christ (4345 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058), and resumes today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Vinemont band program. Close...
Seniors offered free admission to Winter Wonderland Dec. 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) on Friday announced that senior citizens 60 and older can see visit the 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park free of charge Friday-Sunday, Dec. 18-20.
“There’s no doubt Cullman County...
Weihnachtspyramide!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s German Christmas pyramid was reassembled on the Cullman County Museum property Friday. The Weihnachtspyramide is a traditional German Christmas season decoration known in English as a “Christmas pyramid.” City officials said the pyramid will be lit the day after Thanksgiving,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate season opener 58-25, Lady Raiders fall to Susan Moore
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Susan Moore made the trip to Good Hope High School Friday night for some hoops action and for the Raiders, it was their first game of the season. In their season debut, the Raiders routed the Bulldogs 58-25 to tip...
Alabama’s October unemployment rate drops to 5.8%; Cullman tied for lowest in state at 3.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 5.8%, down from September’s revised rate of 6.7% and higher than October 2019’s rate of 2.7%. October’s rate represents 130,329 unemployed persons, compared...
Obituary: Mary Frances Varner
Mrs. Mary Frances Varner, 76, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mary Frances (Fran) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jan. 28, 1944 to Jack and Mary LaBoone.
She was preceded in death by her two parents and is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Varner of Cullman; daughter VictoriaRogus Stewart and son-in-law Robert Stewart of Cullman; two
granddaughters Taylor Shutt, married by Brandon Shutt, and Haley Rogus of Cullman; two great -grandchildren Brooklyn Shutt and Bennett Shutt of Cullman; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and
Peggy Laboone and their daughters, Kathryn and Madeline of Charleston, SC; and many other close family and friends.
Fran was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Obituary: Lawrence Pete Kritner
Lawrence Pete Kritner, 87, of Arab passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1933 to Albert Kritner and Tillie Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Bettie Kritner; sons David (Bobbie) Kritner and...
Obituary: Sandra June Edge
Sandra June Edge, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Sandra was born Oct. 15, 1941 to James F. and Thursa Miller Ratliff.
She was preceded in death by daughter Cindy Edge Lee and parents.
Visitation for Sandra will be held Monday, Nov....
Obituary: Christene Ewing
Christene Ewing, 89, of Double Springs passed away Nov. 19, 2020.
She was born August 16, 1931 to Cleve and Hildred Nicklaus.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, Double Springs. A graveside service will be held in...
Obituary: Mavelyn Sue McIntosh
Graveside services for Mavelyn Sue McIntosh, 68, of Altoona will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-1:30 Sunday afternoon.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Larry Lynn Pruett
Larry Lynn Pruett, a son, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to so many, passed away at the age of 82 Nov. 19, 2020.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Fairview Baptist Cemetery; Dr. David Chambers officiating. Visitation...
Obituary: Catherine Neville Goodlett
Family graveside services for Catherine Neville Goodlett, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Goodlett passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,976 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 923 were confirmed in just...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 20, 2020. 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
Nov. 15
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Kim Lane SE
Nov....
ADPH: Weigh COVID-19 risks this Thanksgiving to protect yourself and others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small and large, and many people with the virus have no...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors sweep Hanceville at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to host Hanceville Thursday and collected a pair of wins over the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Warriors used a huge fourth quarter to get past Hanceville, 52-32, while the Warriors lit up the scoreboard...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits season-opening matchups against Belgreen
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison opened up its 2020 basketball season at home Thursday night with a pair of matchups against the Bulldogs of Belgreen. The Addison lady Bulldogs won the opener 68-62 while the boys fell 79-49 in the nightcap.
Addison 68 – Belgreen 62 (varsity...
Commission loosens Dumpster regulation restrictions
Updated 11-20-20 at 1:32 p.m.
Editor's note: This resolution applies only to Cullman County. Private roll-off Dumpsters are not allowed inside Cullman city limits.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday night met at its new time of 6 p.m. It was the...
18th annual Winter Wonderland opens Friday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and has more light displays than ever before. Guests can enjoy driving through the park, train rides, carriage rides, hot chocolate...
Obituary: Sue Carol Duckett Humphries
Funeral services for Sue Carol Duckett Humphries, 84, of Cullman, AL will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Chris Chambless officiating; interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Peggy Hyatt Windsor
Graveside services for Peggy Hyatt Windsor of Enterprise, formerly of Cullman, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the age of 84 will be Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Peggy worked and retired from Americold....
Obituary: Jordan Chance Jones Pope
Funeral services for Jordan Chance Jones Pope, 22, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,915 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 955 were confirmed in just...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 16
domestic violence, criminal mischief; CR 15
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of...
CEDA receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC for partnership with HomTex
Updated 11-19-20 at 5:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in a small ceremony at Cullman City Hall on Thursday revealed it won a gold category award for its public-private partnership to assist HomTex. This project was in the Public-Private Partnerships...
Laps for Lyme: Walter 12 year old raises money and awareness for Lyme Disease
CULLMAN, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 12, of Walter completed her 5K challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heritage Park, along with more than 20 other friends and supporters. She was also joined by her mom, Becca, and older sister, Molly. Hill, who was diagnosed with Lyme...
SFW’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families next Monday, Nov. 23. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant in West Point, but this year it is expanding to...
