2020 Lights of Love program to be virtual
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year’s Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The annual event is normally held on the Cullman Regional campus, but this year it will be...
‘I wanted to tell this story’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) welcomed local author Johnny Burks to Cullman City Hall Tuesday night to discuss his newly-published memoir, “I Just Want You to Know My Name.” The book details much of Burks’ experience...
Colony council divided amid legal challenges to town clerk position
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council met Tuesday evening before a packed house at town hall, with council members and others bracing for a fight from the outset. For the first time in a long period, even deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Vinemont council talks disc golf
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening continued its discussion on the disc golf course being built at the town’s park. The course was approved previously by the council, which is working with a course designer to decide on placement of...
Obituary: Edward Cleo “Pat” Patterson
Mr. Edward Cleo "Pat" Patterson of Cullman passed away Nov. 8, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 26, 1940 in Cullman to Luther C. and Mary Stevens Patterson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Leah Patterson Lust; sister...
Obituary: Frank George Fink
Frank George Fink was born May 22, 1930 and passed away Nov. 9, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Jeanette Mae Fromhold Tucker
Jeanette Mae Fromhold Tucker, 87, of Logan, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Jeanette was born Feb. 7, 1933 to William and Clara Mae Brazil Fromhold. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Ronald Gilbert Tucker.
Jeanette was a loving mother,...
Obituary: Mary Louise Sims
Funeral services for Mary Louise Sims, 73, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Pugh officiating. Visitation will be from noon-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Bertis Young, Jr.
Bertis Young, Jr., 50, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Grandview Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 4, 1970 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov.11, 2020 from noon-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where the service...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,536 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 781 were confirmed in just...
ALEA: Use caution with 3rd party websites when renewing driver’s licenses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind all citizens to use caution and be aware of third-party websites when renewing driver’s licenses online.
Third-party websites may look “official,” and often partner with search engines to appear at the top...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 10, 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. 9
harassment; person
Arrests
Nov. 9
Cassiday, Natasha A., 34
FTA- driving while...
Jeff Clemons, in his own words
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Commission Chairman-elect Jeff “Clem” Clemons will take his oath of office today, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center. He sat down with The Cullman Tribune Monday to discuss changes, road plans,...
Cool cat ‘Cubbie’
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a new face on the campus of East Elementary, and it has made coming to school each day a little more exciting than usual for the students. Some might even say he is the teacher’s pet. His name is Cubbie,...
Cullman council passes nuisance ordinance, broadening definitions of nuisance and speeding up demolitions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night passed a nuisance ordinance “to regulate grass and weed nuisances, abandoned and inoperable vehicles, abandoned/unoccupied dilapidated structures, and other nuisances.” According to City Clerk Wes Moore, the new ordinance will broaden the definition of...
Tree City: Cullman to pursue development of arboretum at Burrow property near new RV park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday evening presented a proclamation stating his intention to pursue the development of an arboretum at the west Cullman Burrow property adjoining the city’s new Palomino RV Resort along County Road 222.
Jacobs noted in his proclamation that...
City water, sewer rates coming down; new sanitation rates, nuisance ordinance approved; COVID-related raises to end
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening tackled a long agenda, including new water and sewer rates that will see minimum usage fees drop.
According to information supplied by City Clerk Wes Moore:
Sewer rates
Based on a rate study from ADEM and UNC,...
CCCDC awards $56K in grants in last meeting of 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $56,000 in grants Monday night, without its usual amount of funding available, to get a few more awards distributed before the end of the year.
The following grant requests...
Obituary: Eva Bukac
Eva Bukac of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Nov. 9, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born Jan. 1, 1937 in the Czech Republic to Rudolf and Anna Kuritkova Sveplik.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Hubert Bukac.
She is...
Obituary: Archie Lafayette Persall
Archie L. Persall was born Jan. 24, 1941. He passed away Nov. 7, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Juana Jean Persall. They had five daughters: Debra, Donna, Delinda, Deresa, and Shay.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 12, 2020 at...
Obituary: Helen Marie Woodall
Graveside services for Helen Marie Woodall, 87, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Good Hope Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Edgar and Pearl Cook Carnes; husband Walter Louis Woodall;...
Obituary: Wynette Scott
Graveside services for Wynette Scott, 79, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Center Grove Cemetery with Bro. Ray Lathem officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Scott passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Falkville Health...
Obituary: Euvel Loron Kent, Jr.
Memorial services for Euvel Loron Kent, Jr. will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church.
Mr. Kent passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1943 in Mississippi to Loron and Edith Kent.
He was...
Obituary: Lance Anthony Golden
Funeral services for Lance Anthony Golden, 41, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Brooklyn Cemetery, Rev. Millard Guffey and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Carol Sue McPherson
Funeral services for Carol Sue McPherson, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Danny Harris will be officiating. Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery in Blount County, Alabama. The family of Mrs. McPherson will accept...
Obituary: Hazel Inez Lee
Hazel Inez Lee, 95, of Sardis entered into rest Nov. 8, 2020 at her home.
Hazel was born Dec. 4, 1924 in Morgan County, Alabama. She was a loving mother, grandma, and MawMaw who loved her family dearly. She was a great seamstress and enjoyed...
Obituary: Sylvia Ann Ashley
Sylvia Ann Ashley, 45, of Cullman entered into rest Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
Sylvia was born Oct. 22, 1975 in Decatur, AL. She was a loving, caring, and giving person who loved being a mother and loved to cook.
Visitation will be held...
(Update) Gunfire exchanged at Cullman Applebee’s
CULLMAN, Ala. – An exchange of gunfire outside the Cullman Applebee’s restaurant at 2106 Cherokee Ave. SW Saturday night shortly before 10 p.m. left a vehicle damaged, but no injuries were reported.
Cullman Police Sgt. Adam Walker, on the scene that evening and according to...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,498 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 748 were confirmed in just...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 5
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 S/MM 305
burglary; 2nd...
Obituary: J. Mack Bramlett
There will be no services for J. Mack Bramlett at this time.
Mr. Bramlett was born on March 29,1942 passed away Nov. 6, 2020.
In lieu of flowers make donations to the Harold Coomer Evangelist Association. P.O. Box 1231, Decatur, AL 35602.
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 725 were confirmed in just...
2020 Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration may be record-setter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport stepped back in time Saturday for a “sentimental journey” as Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 and the Cullman Elks Lodge hosted a busy and successful 2020 Cullman Veterans Day Celebration.
Anchored by WWII aircraft including...
Shots fired at Cullman Applebee’s
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/11/09/update-gunfire-exchanged-at-cullman-applebees/
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police on Saturday evening reported an exchange of gunfire between a customer who was leaving the Applebee's restaurant at 2106 Cherokee Ave. SW and an unidentified person who approached the customer on foot in the parking lot.
CPD Sgt. Adam...
Obituary: Kenneth B. Stewart
Funeral services for Kenneth B. Stewart, 46, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at Spirit Life Church of God. Bishops Greg Strickland, Mike Rester, Bruce LeVan and Pastor Mark Jenkins will be officiating. Interment will be in Bethesda Cemetery. ...
Obituary: Margaret Icie Millican
Margaret Millican of Hayden, Alabama passed away Nov. 7, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born in Jones Chapel, Alabama May 5, 1940 to Amos and Icie Hale Wallace.
Mrs. Millican taught at Garden City Elementary School for 35 years.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Hilda Joan Ryder
Hilda Joan Ryder was born June 18, 1940 and passed away Nov. 7, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Randy Luther Parris
Mr. Randy Luther Parris, 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Randy was born Aug. 20, 1953 in Cullman, Alabama to Rada Illa Lavonia Minerva Earwood Parris and Conrad Charlies Parris.
Randy is survived by his wife Carlene Parris; daughter Jennifer (Tony)...
Obituary: Curtis Holland
Walter Curtis “Boo” Holland, Jr. of Crane Hill passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at the age of 42. He was born Nov. 25, 1977 to Walter Curtis Holland, Sr. and Ethel Kay Kiskaden Holland.
He was known as a jack of all trades; he...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Harbison
Barbara Ann Harbison was born Jan. 23, 1949 and passed away Nov. 5, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Nov. 9, 2020 at noon at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 Second Ave. NW, Cullman. A Celebration...
Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County added 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,433 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 716 were confirmed in just...
Bosom Buddies selling turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, the local nonprofit that assists Cullman area residents while they are in cancer treatment programs, is pre-selling fully-cooked Thanksgiving hams and turkeys. The organization has had a tough year fundraising-wise due to the cancellations of...
Early morning fire leads to damage, no injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - An early morning fire had Cullman Fire and Rescue on the move to the east side of Cullman Saturday.
“The call came in it at 6:17 a.m.,” said Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief of Operations Darren Peeples. “There were no injures.”
According to...
ADPH announces COVID-19 vaccine plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is being made available to the public. The goal of the plan is to immunize everyone who is eligible to receive a safe, effective and approved...
Veterans Day Celebration today at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s 2020 Veterans Day Celebration is today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cullman Regional Airport. This year’s event will include original WWII aircraft that have not been to Cullman before, as well as opportunities to get face-to-face with a few of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope rolls past North Jackson, 33-8, to advance to round 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders are in the playoffs for the third straight season, and for the first time in 12 years, they hosted a first-round game. Their opponent: the North Jackson Chiefs. Behind a stingy defense and a solid running...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies advance with 27-22 win over Center Point
FARIVIEW, Ala. -- In the AHSAA Class 5A first round playoffs, the Center Point Eagles (7-3) traveled to Dafford Smith Stadium to take on the Fairview Aggies (9-1). The winner advances to a second round game and one step closer to a state championship. ...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison edges Colbert County in 22-15 thriller
ADDISON, Ala. -- On an absolutely perfect night for football, the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Colbert County Indians for what promised to be an old-fashioned, knock down, drag-out fight. Addison came out on top 22-15, but the game wasn't decided until the last 20-seconds of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s season ends with 41-14 loss to Plainview
RAINSVILLE, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles traveled to face the Plainview Bears Friday night in the first round of the AHSAA 3A state playoffs but fell short 41-14.
Plainview found the end zone at the 7:24 mark to put the Bears up 6-0. After a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ season ends in round 1 with 57-20 loss at Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Ala. – After rallying from a slow start to the season and earning a postseason berth, West Point traveled to Alexandria to take on the Valley Cubs in the first round of the 5A state playoffs. Alexandria jumped on top of the Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Pinson Valley eliminates Arab in opening round 45-0
PINSON VALLEY, Ala. – Arab hit the road for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and the Knights ran into a very strong Pinson Valley team. After falling behind the Indians early, Arab was never able to bounce back and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Shades Valley in round 1, 28-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman made its second straight appearance in the 6A state playoffs Friday night when it hosted the Mounties of Shades Valley and after a nip and tuck contest that came down to the final moments, the Bearcats’ season came to an...
Obituary: Dewies Anthony Benson
Dewies Anthony Benson, 74, of Arley entered into rest Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Dewies was born Dec. 19, 1945. He was a good family man, who loved his family, especially his kids and grandkids. He loved people and felt blessed...
Obituary: Gary David Joseph Sullivan
Gary David Joseph Sullivan, 64, of Houston entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Gary was born June 14, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to Richard Patrick Sullivan and Barbara Marie Kaufman Sullivan.
He worked for a number of years as a...
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Branam
Daniel Joseph Branam, 39, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 5, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his wife Stephanie and his dogs Sheldon and Parker. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be...
Obituary: Bertha Kay Mayhall
A graveside service for Bertha Kay Mayhall, 76, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at the Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Derald Briscoe and Reverend...
Obituary: James Ray “Jamie” Sweatmon
Private family funeral services for James Ray “Jamie” Sweatmon, 61, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Holly Pond Cemetery; Rev. Mark Long and Rev. Kenneth Shelton officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Charles Grover Cadle
Charles Grover Cadle, 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Charles was born April 28, 1941 to Mattie Lee Lake Cagle and Grover Cleveland Cagle.
Charles is survived by his daughter Regina Linnea Cadle (Bush) (Don); son Charles Jeremy Cadle (Nikki); ex-wife...
Obituary: Robert Ennis Shannon
Robert (Bob) Shannon, 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1949 to Robert (Buddy) and Vonda Shannon.
He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. Bob retired from Morgan County School System where he taught...
Obituary: Johnny Mac Wynn
Johnny M. Wynn, of Vinemont passed away at his residence Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born in Cullman March 21, 1953 to James C. and Eunice Allred Wynn.
Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and...
Jacobs: ‘It’s not worth chancing’; Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added a record 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,404 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 701 were confirmed...
Cullman man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. — A Cullman man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 murder in Fayette County. Fayette County District Attorney Andy Hamlin on Friday announced the sentencing of Blue Berry Hill, 19.
According to a media release from Hamlin’s office,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 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. 4
second-degree theft by deception; Peoples Bank; Cherokee Ave....
Colony gives tablets to students in community tutoring program
COLONY, Ala. - On Thursday, Ethel Alexander- coordinator of Colony’s recently established tutoring program and the town’s newly appointed mayor pro tem- along with former Mayor Donnis Leeth, presented Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets to students in the tutoring program. The devices feature dual...
ALEA welcomes 52 new Troopers during graduation ceremony in Selma
SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Troopers Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium of the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center (ACJTC), in Selma.
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor personally welcomed the agency’s newest sworn members...
St. Paul’s Fall Flea Market this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Get started on some holiday shopping this weekend at the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Fall Flea Market. The market will be open rain or shine with booths outside in the north parking lot and inside the school’s gymnasium. The market opens...
AG Marshall announces $60M settlement with Terminix over illegal business practices targeting Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday announced a historic $60 million State settlement with Terminix International in response to the company’s alleged illegal business practices targeting Alabama consumers. A statewide fund for consumer relief will be created to address Alabama consumer...
Obituary: Jo Ann Calvert
Funeral services for Jo Ann Calvert will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Paul Campbell and Wendell Prince will be officiating. Burial will follow at Livingston Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill. The family will welcome guests for a...
Obituary: Roger “Dale” Crane
Funeral services for Roger “Dale” Crane, 61, of Guntersville, AL will be at noon Sunday, Nov. 8 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Blountsville, AL. Reverend Kenny Barnett will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a...
Obituary: James “Buddy” Walter Fulmer
James "Buddy" Walter Fulmer, 74, of Baileyton passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1946 to James William and Stella Fulmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Fulmer; sons Tim (Angela) Fulmer...
Obituary: Matthew M. Kampis
Matthew M. Kampis was born July 16, 1925 and passed away Nov. 2, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: James Edward Snowden
James Snowden, 89, passed Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sunday, Nov. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by Rosary service. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church Monday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Patrick Egan,...
Obituary: Kim Yvette Hope
Kim Yvette Hope, 56, of Falkville, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at UAB in Birmingham. Kim was born April 19, 1964 in Cullman, Alabama.
Kim is survived by her husband Steve Hope; sons Josh (Cari) Sellers and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,339 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 654 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Thursday,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 2
theft of property; CR 532
theft of property, criminal mischief; I-65 N/MM 300
theft of property;...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order through Dec. 11; business restrictions eased
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Amid an increasing number of deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the state’s mask mandate, while also relaxing occupancy restrictions on retailers, gyms and fitness centers and...
PREP FOOTBALL: 7 local teams gearing up for state playoffs Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The regular season has come to an end for high school football in Alabama and there are seven local teams preparing for the opening round of the state playoffs Friday night. Cullman, Addison, Fairview and Good Hope will host first round...
Harris named to Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List
BIRMINGHAM – UAB senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the award's panel on Wednesday. The honor is presented each year by CoSIDA, in association with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl Organization,...
Why do leaves change colors?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Crisp, cool mornings and long shadows signal that fall has truly set in. With a transition into cooler weather, comes a transition with the vibrant colors of fall leaves. Often it seems as if this change happened over night. This...
Book signing with local author Johnny Burks Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will welcome local author Johnny Burks, who recently released his memoir, “I Just Want You to Know My Name,” Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Hall.
The event is...
Welti Chicken Supper this Saturday: a tradition 87 years in the making
WELTI, Ala. - The 87th annual Welti Chicken Supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Welti Elementary School, 8545 County Road 747, Cullman (south of Berlin). The cost is $10 and will include chicken & dressing, green beans, potato...
More than 40 area veterans have received SGB shot to combat PTSD
CULLMAN, Ala. - A growing number of 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 Saving...
Vinemont administration takes oaths
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Town Council gathered at the Vinemont Community Center Monday night for the swearings-in of its newly elected and re-elected members. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered the oaths of office, starting with newly elected Chris Thompson in Place 1,...
New Baileyton mayor, council sworn in
Updated 11-4-20 at 11:48 p.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Monday administered the oaths of office to new Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway, along with council members Wendell Peterson, Greg Griffin, Benny Guthrie, Dewayne Sumner and Roy Shedd.
Peterson and Griffin...
Obituary: James Loyd Rooker
Colonel James Loyd "Jim" Rooker passed away at home Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Jim was diagnosed in December of 2019 with carcinoma cancer from an unknown primary source and fought hard before he peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born...
Obituary: Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker
Graveside services for Robert Joseph “Joey” Parker will be at Good Hope Cemetery Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Bro. William Parker officiating. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Joey passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at the age of 38.
He was preceded in...
Obituary: Willie Aubrey Carnes
Willie Aubrey Carnes, 87, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1933 to Thomas Anderson and Clara Katherine Carnes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Nell Carnes; and brothers Arley Carnes and...
Obituary: Raudel Gandara Rodriguez
The Rite of Christian Burial for Raudel Gandara Rodriguez, 48, of Holly Pond will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Michael Chilen officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Rodriguez passed away...
Obituary: Reba Mann
Reba Mann, 73, of Lynn passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Mann was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Alapaha, Georgia.
For many years, Mrs. Mann was a member and youth director at South Haleyville Baptist Church. Currently, she was an...
Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations to date. Three of those patients are reported to be on ventilators.
"We have seen a significant increase...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 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. 3
third-degree domestic violence- menacing; person; Dripping Springs Road...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Albertville Invitational
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was in action at the Sand Mountain Recreation Center last weekend to compete in this year’s Albertville Invitational and the Lady Bearcats took home a second-place finish. The girls finished just being Bob Jones to finish...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Baker turns adversity into opportunity
WEST POINT, Ala. -- This high school football season, one that many weren’t sure would happen, was loaded with high expectations for West Point. They have a solid senior class on a team loaded with talent, but after a series of heartbreaking, close losses,...
Connecting with local seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of USA Healthcare’s Woodland Village in Cullman are making new friends despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The recently launched USA Healthcare Pen Pal Club is giving residents at Woodland Village a much needed morale boost as the pandemic lingers on.
The...
Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number of absentee ballots in several states were still being counted in the U.S. presidential election. Republican President Donald Trump won...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,286 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 647 were confirmed in just the last 14 days.
Tuesday,...
Obituary: David Olen Pigg
It is with great sadness that the family of David Olen James Pigg, of Vinemont announces his passing Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at the age of 31. David was born Dec. 15, 1988 to David L. Pigg and Linda Swann.
He loved being outdoors and...
Obituary: Bobby Kent Moore
Funeral services for Bobby Kent Moore, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral home Chapel. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 2020 at the funeral home.
Mr. Moore is survived by his wife Kay Moore; daughter Donna...
Obituary: Aubra Lee Gable
Funeral services for Aubra Lee Gable, 85, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Phillip Roberson and Nathan Chambers officiating; interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior...
