CCSO busts major theft ring, recovers thousands of dollars of property; 4 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday busted what it says is a major theft ring, recovering thousands of dollars in stolen property, one of the biggest recoveries in the last 20 years.
A media release said the CCSO Special...
2021 Alabama hemp grower applications now available; Cullman info session Nov. 5
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp grower applications and processor/handler applications are available for the 2021 growing season from Oct. 13 through Nov. 30. Applications can be found on the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) website.
Applications
Full applications, including supporting documents, must be complete...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 22
menacing; CR 222/CR 109
domestic violence; Day Gap Road
burglary; CR 1344
possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal...
Ledger’s at Stone Bridge Farms to open Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ron Foust, CEO of Stone Bridge Farms, recently announced the opening of Ledger's Restaurant and The Galley. Ledger’s grand opening will be Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Ledger’s is situated within Stone Bridge Farms’ 136-acre estate. Designed to complement the venue’s...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: State Volleyball Tournament tips off Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament is upon us and there are four local teams in the mix this time around. Addison plowed its way through the Area and North Regional Tournaments to get back to familiar surroundings at the 2A...
Obituary: Joshua “Josh” Charles Skinner
Joshua “Josh” Charles Skinner of Cullman passed away Oct. 23, 2020 at the age of 35. He was born in Austin Texas May 2, 1985 to Clifford Charles Skinner and Donna Jean Lawson Skinner.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Josh served his country...
Obituary: Shirley Jane Leopard
Funeral services for Shirley Jane Leopard, 84, of Blountsville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. The family will welcome guests for a visitation Wednesday evening beginning at 5...
Obituary: Dorris Johnson Diehl
Dorris Johnson Diehl, 89, of Haleyville, entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Dorris was born Feb. 2, 1931 in Haleyville.
Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 from 11 a.m.-noon at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and on Sunday reached 2,032 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 442, were confirmed in just the...
Cullman Co. Youth Football semifinals scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off at Vinemont Saturday and six teams punched their tickets to next Saturday’s championship games. In the Fireplug games, the Cullman Cyclones edged the Good Hope Raiders, while the Cullman Bearcats outpaced the...
Jacobs proclaims Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of Oct. 19-23, 2020 Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) in the city of Cullman. MARWeek, celebrated during the third full week in October each year, offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions that...
Obituary: Paul Evans
Funeral services for Paul Evans, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Dudley Brock and Junior Wolfe will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday,...
Obituary: Wanda Gail Millwood
Wanda Gail Millwood, 71, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 in Florence, Alabama.
Gail was born June 28, 1949 in Moulton. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service at Corinth, helping get the campground prepped and opened, and also worked for...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,004 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 413, or 20.6%, were confirmed in just the last...
Bugs and slugs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area homeschoolers had a little creepy crawly fun Friday morning thanks to the North Alabama Agriplex’s Heritage Homeschool Program. October featured “Bugs and Slugs,” allowing the youngsters to learn about insects, spiders and other creatures found in gardens and other areas...
4th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ set for Oct. 31, Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov.1, 2020 at St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman, with all safety protocols in place.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forcing St. Bernard to cancel...
Ivey, ADECA set to allocate protective equipment to many Alabama law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As many as 450 local law enforcement agencies across Alabama could soon receive additional aid to help prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19 among officers, inmates, employees and others.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) plans to provide...
A bit of Brooklyn in West Point
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
WEST POINT, Ala. - Magnet Paints, located at 310 County Road 1246 in West Point, is a family-owned company that has been manufacturing commercial grade paints and shellac for more than 100...
PREP FOOTBALL: Adams’ game-winner leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 30-29
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With a playoff berth guaranteed, next up for the Cullman Bearcats was a matchup with the Muscle Shoals Trojans for seeding in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 8. The Bearcats used a game-winning field goal from Brody Adams in the final seconds...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Sulligent 49-0 on the road
SULLIGENT, Ala. — The Addison Bulldogs dominated the Sulligent Blue Devils 49-0 on Friday night at Brown Stadium in their final game of the regular season.Despite a sluggish start that saw the first quarter end in a scoreless tie and a lightening delay that lasted over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers handed 43-6 loss at Berry
BERRY, Ala. – Meek was back on the road for another region contest Friday night and was dealt a 43-6 loss by the Berry Wildcats. The Wildcats built an early lead and cruised to a comfortable win over the Tigers to drop them to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors fall at no. 5 Guntersville, 59-28
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Warriors traveled to Guntersville Friday night to face the undefeated Wildcats. Despite falling behind 28-0 early in the second quarter, West Point was outscored by just 3 points the rest of the way; however, the Warriors were unable to overcome...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab loses nail-biter at Springville 35-34
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the trip over to Springville to face the Tigers Friday night and after a slow start for both offenses, the scoreboard lit up in the second half but it was the Tigers that managed to come out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region finale to Lamar County 19-13
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted Lamar County Friday night with a postseason berth on the line and despite a strong defensive effort in the second half, the Eagles were unable to keep pace with the Bulldogs and fell 19-13.
Lamar County took the game’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville blows past Section, 36-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Section Lions in their final home game of the season as they looked to snap a six-game losing streak. Hanceville did that and then some, rolling past Section, 36-8.
On the first play of Hanceville's second...
Obituary: Louise Jones Stewart
Private family graveside services for Louise Jones Stewart, 93, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at Livingston Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stewart passed away Oct. 22, 2020...
Obituary: Larry Alton Billings
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Larry Alton Billings, 69, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Billings passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Obituary: Charles Feltus Tankersley
Graveside services for Charles Feltus Tankersley, 91, of Falkville will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Clay Tankersley officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tankersley passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at his residence....
Obituary: Sharon Kay Corley
Funeral services for Sharon Kay Corley, 67, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Good Hope Cemetery, Rev. Brad McDonald officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Corley passed away...
CPD, CCSO hosting Drug Take Back Day events this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office are both participating in this year's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 24.
The Cullman Police Department will be at the south Wal-Mart from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Cullman County Sheriff's...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ haunted attraction starts tonight
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont” begins this evening at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The haunted attraction and hayride, which will go from 7 p.m.-midnight, is a first for the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, but members say they hope to scare everyone...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 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
Oct. 21
second-degree assault, harassment; person; Hwy. 157
third-degree domestic violence-...
CCBOE’s Barnette praises bus driver for actions before, after wreck
Updated 10-23-20 at 9:33 p.m.
WELTI, Ala. – A wreck involving a vehicle and a Cullman County Schools bus Friday morning sent five students to the hospital for evaluation, and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the bus driver, Rodney Hays, “did an...
FCCLA names Outstanding Members, Sweet Potato Cook-off winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from all over Cullman County on Wednesday met at the All Steak Restaurant to compete for the Cullman County Outstanding FCCLA Member Award and in the FCCLA All-County Sweet Potato Cook-off. Participating...
(Updated) Cullman County school bus hit; other driver killed
Updated 10-23-20 at 2:08 p.m.
From Alabama State Troopers: "A two-vehicle crash at 7:15 a.m. today, Oct 23, has claimed the life of a Cullman man. Joshua Charles Skinner, 35, was killed when the 2000 Nissan Frontier he was operating crossed the center line and...
Hanceville: Come to the parade, stay to shop!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening approved a slate of upcoming special events around the community and talked about others, culminating in a call for folks to visit the city’s downtown merchants, bring a little money and shop local.
The council...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont handles Holly Pond 38-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. – It was homecoming night for Holly Pond and the Broncos hosted the Vinemont Eagles who played the role of spoiler and left with a 38-12 win. The Broncos received the ball to start the game but that was short-lived when...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders run over Redskins 34-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Good Hope Raiders are victorious over the Oneonta Redskins and they did it in convincing fashion. The Raiders racked up over 500 yards on the ground and had three separate rushers with...
Obituary: Corlis Vern Hice, Jr.
Mr. Corlis Vern Hice, Jr., 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. He was born Aug. 28, 1927 in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Mr. Hice is survived by his wife Mary Davis Hice; son Victor (Kathy) Hice; grandchildren Blake (Shana) Hice and Brooke...
Cullman man indicted for attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Chase Thomas, 29, of Cullman was arrested this week after being indicted by a grand jury in September for attempted murder in the alleged attempted suffocation of Owain Bates. Thomas was arrested in January and initially charged with first-degree assault.
Shelbie...
ADPH: Keep health and safety foremost for Halloween festivities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protecting families, friends and communities from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is a major concern for Alabama families in 2020. Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) encourages families to...
Focus on harvest safety this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers in the Southeast are in the thick of harvest season, making safety more important than ever. Round-the-clock work and pressing time commitments are characteristic of harvest. The stress of these can wear down a person’s mental alertness of safety...
AHC launches Historic Preservation Map Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After years of intensive planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to announce a new digital public resource – Historic Preservation Map Initiative. The AHC has been diligently working to convert the agency’s paper files associated with...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 19
harassment; CR 38
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; Hwy. 31
theft of property;...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview, West Point punch tickets to state tournament
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont, Fairview and West Point were all in the field at the North Regional Tournament Thursday and the Lady Warriors earned themselves an opportunity to play in next week’s state tournament. West Point defeated Madison Academy 3-1 in the opening round...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several region finales on tap for week 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is winding down and local teams are almost done hammering out the playoff picture for this year. Several teams are already locked into a postseason position and working to improve their standing within the region this week with...
Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicking off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs are here and Saturday at Vinemont, 12 teams will begin vying for the ultimate prize, the youth football championship. Three teams, one from each division, go into the playoffs undefeated, but they will be...
Leldon’s awarded
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan and merchant Leldon Maxcy recently brought home the 2020 Outstanding Business of the Year award from the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD). Maxcy, who this year opened his own storefront shop in Cullman’s Warehouse District, has...
Downtown Hanceville merchants gearing up for block party this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, Oct. 24, Hanceville’s downtown merchants are hosting a block party, and everyone is invited. The event, which will start at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., will have kids’ games and activities, live music and goodies. All the...
(Photos) Local youth win ribbons in Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor during Youth Goat, Beef Shows
All photos courtesy of the Alabama Farmers Federation
Cullman’s Cole Eubanks exhibits winning animals during 2nd weekend of Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited Fifth Overall, and the Champion Charolais, during the Heifer Show at the Youth Beef Cattle Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 17 in Montgomery.
Eubanks also exhibited the Reserve Champion Charolais during the Heifer Show.
The show was sponsored by...
Obituary: Jerry David Wright, Sr.
Funeral services for Jerry David Wright, Sr., 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Wright passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20,...
Obituary: Misty Alford Riendeau
Memorial service details for Misty Alford Riendeau, 36, of Logan are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Riendeau passed away Oct. 18, 2020. She was born Aug. 8, 1984 to...
Obituary: Randolph H. Millar
Randolph H. Millar was born Jan. 31, 1951 and passed away Sept. 27, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Enjoying a fire pit, responsibly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a great time to gather around a backyard fire pit and enjoy the cooler weather. Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin described enjoying a fire pit as “like camping without being at the campground.” But, like any activity involving fire,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Meek punch tickets to State Tournament at North Regional
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Three local squads were on the floor at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Wednesday and two of them punched their tickets to the state tournament in Birmingham next week. Both the Lady Bulldogs of Addison and the Meek Lady Tigers...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 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
Oct. 19
identity theft; person
third-degree forgery; person; forged checks
harassing communications;...
Berlin council passes 2021 budget
Updated 10-24-20 at 9:42 p.m.
CORRECTION: The Tribune mistakenly identified the bid winner for bush hogging as Steve Farr. It is Steve Clark. We regret the error.
A bid from Steve Clark for bush hogging on Town property at $800 per cut. The Town bid the...
Walk to Defeat ALS this Saturday in Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walk to Defeat ALS will take place this Saturday, Oct. 24 at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview. The local event is hosted by Fishing 4 A Cure 4 ALS. Team Danny Harris will walk to raise both money and awareness...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples Good Hope 30-22 to win County Championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s county middle school football season is in the books and after edging the Good Hope Raiders 30-22 in Tuesday night’s championship game, the Vinemont Eagles are your Cullman County Champions. The Eagles secured the win after Kayden Henderson...
Obituary: Victor Alexander Agnello
Victor Alexander Agnello was born March 31, 1964 and passed away June 1, 2014 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Robert Claude Johnson
Robert Claude Johnson, 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Robert was born Nov. 16, 1932.
Mr. Johnson was a longtime member of Vinemont First Baptist; he also served as a deacon and was in the choir. He also served as a...
Obituary: Virgil Lee Miller
Mr. Virgil Lee Miller, 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Virgil was born Nov. 17, 1947 in Olean, New York.
Virgil is survived by his wife Hollybeth Ann Miller; son Dakota Lee Miller; daughters Latasha Lynn Miller, Candy Lynn Miller Stone,...
Obituary: Beatrice Sharpton Cottle
Beatrice Sharpton Cottle, 89, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2020 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama July 10, 1931, the daughter of Oliver Richard and Bertha (McCurdy) Sharpton.
She married James H. Cottle June...
Obituary: Jerry Gross Huddleston
Graveside services for Jerry Gross Huddleston, 67, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery with Brandon Arndt officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Huddleston passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Northwest Medical...
Obituary: Betty Nell Smothers
Betty Nell Smothers, 76, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born Feb. 29, 1944 in Cullman County. She was a very giving person and loved quilting, canning, journaling and was an avid...
Local teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Updated 10-21-20 at 12:40 p.m.
The injured teen has been identified by the Cullman Police Department as Connor Britt Laney. The other driver was Michael Wayne Hosey, of Buford, Georgia.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County teenager was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash along southbound...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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
Oct. 19
third-degree criminal mischief; Harrison Outdoors; 2nd NW; damaged...
(Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy
Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow. Looney’s mental state was an issue in the trial and...
Fairview majorette shares special moment with young fan
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There are many amazing people out there who do a lot to help others. Whether it's paying it forward at a restaurant or store or befriending someone who is struggling. Or you may be surprised by a 5-year-old girl named Chandlyn...
From tragedy, a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Monday presented plaques to the children of Stephen K. Griffith for the contributions of the fund named in their father’s honor to the charitable clinic’s mental health services. Griffith, a prominent Cullman attorney, was murdered in...
Bringing out the Best: Berlin donates $18K in CARES funds to local elementary schools
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council has been trying to figure out what to do with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds it had left over after making its own needed COVID-related purchases. On Monday evening, the body...
Garden City approves increase in fire department stipends, new truck; Doug Pender bids farewell
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved an increase in the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department’s stipend pay.
Resolution No. 2020-416 reads, in part:
“Whereas, the Town Council of the Town of Garden City wishes to express its deep appreciation...
New signs up in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night made plans for the official swearing in of the mayor and council for their next terms. Mayor Gerald Schafer and all five councilmembers were unopposed in August’s Municipal Election. The swearing in...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Ponder
Kenneth Ray Ponder, 79, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept. 7, 1941 in Cullman County, Alabama. Kenneth was a loving, caring man who never met a stranger and loved to...
Obituary: Jeanette Trusty
Jeanette Trusty, 65, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. She was born Feb. 25, 1955 in Cullman, Alabama to Arvell and Maggie Thomas Hooper.
Ms. Trusty was a homemaker, as well as the fan of a good nap. Her children fondly recall...
Obituary: Patsy Dayle Culver
Funeral services for Patsy Dayle Culver, 68, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis
Mrs. Gwen Bradford Arnold Davis, 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Gwen was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama to Bervil and Gertha Bradford.
Gwen is survived by her husband Don Davis; sons Herbert (Kim) Arnold and James (Melissa) Arnold;...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 15
burglary; CR 62
unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 437
unlawful breaking and entering...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football regular season and four teams from each division clinched their spots in the playoffs. Next week will begin the postseason and each team only has one thing on their minds...
COMMUNITY MATTERS: Cullman Tribune Citizen of the Year: Ashley Wilson
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune's special yearly edition, "Community Matters."
CULLMAN, Ala. - It takes a special person to turn unthinkable tragedy into something beautiful. Ashley Wilson did it, and for that reason she is The Cullman Tribune Citizen of the Year.
The...
Obituary: Kay Alexander
Funeral services for Kay Alexander, 87, of Hayden will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Center with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks and Rev. Greg Wilbanks officiating; burial at Walkers Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alexander...
Obituary: Judge Thomas Lee Burleson
Judge Thomas Lee Burleson, 91, of Hanceville went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928 to Joseph Calvin and Jennie Bell Wooldridge Burleson in a poor, rural farming community in Marion County. After serving two separate times...
Justice for Junior: Family, friends gather to remember murder victim, call for change to early release law
BREMEN, Ala. - On Saturday evening, family and friends of Herndon “Junior” Self gathered at Rooster’s Corner in Bremen to remember the murder victim and call for changes to the 2015 mandatory release law that set his accused killer free two days before the...
(Updated) 2 arrested in connection with stabbing in Bremen
Updated 10-19-20 at 1:55 p.m.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office on Monday said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday night in Bremen.
Heather Schlecta, 33, of Bremen is charged with third-degree domestic violence. James Melville Schlecta, 43, of Bremen is charged with...
Obituary: L.D. Johns
Funeral services for L.D. Johns, 84, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Larry Brown officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Johns passed away Thursday,...
Obituary: Cynthia Calvert
Graveside services for Cynthia Calvert, 66, of Arley, Alabama will be at noon Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama. Reverend Jimmy McClendon will be officiating.
Mrs. Calvert is survived by her husband Mike Calvert; children Stephanie (Bobby) Boyd, Robert...
Obituary: Jennie Smith
Graveside services for Jennie Smith, 75, of Hanceville will at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Scott Arnold will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith is...
Cullman Regional to host Hartselle Health Center groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cullman Regional Hartselle Health Center will be Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
The event will feature an overview of the project from Cullman Regional representatives as well as comments...
Alabama completes 2020 Census with 99.9% household response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — on Friday announced final participation results of Census 2020 for the state of Alabama. The census officially ended nationwide Thursday, Oct. 15.
Alabama finished...
City, County, Chamber come together for 30th annual Christmas Open House Nov. 13-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christmas Open House, which traditionally kicks off the local holiday shopping season, this year will be a joint effort and local businesses can register to participate for free. Joining the City of Cullman in the annual event, this year dubbed...
PREP FOOTBALL: Big plays doom Dawgs at Hamilton in 21-7 loss
HAMILTON, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Hamilton to take on the 4A Aggies and Addison came away with a frustrating 21-7 loss. Big plays, penalties and mental lapses doomed the valiant Bulldog effort.
Addison took the opening kickoff and did absolutely nothing against the Aggie defense....
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies race past Brewer, 49-16, on the road
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - One week after securing a playoff berth, the Fairview Aggies traveled across the Morgan County line to Somerville to take on the Brewer Patriots in a non-region game. Coach George Redding’s Aggies are ranked no. 10 in AHSAA Class 5A. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs drop road matchup at Ashville 38-14
ASHVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road to take on the Bulldogs of Ashville Friday night and was sent home with a 38-14 loss. Ashville built an early lead in the first half and by the time Hanceville began to find the end zone,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont clinches playoff spot with 20-17 OT win over Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Eagles hosted the Oakman Wildcats Friday night and came away with a thrilling 20-17 overtime victory, sending Vinemont to the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
“We are playing better and better each week,” said Eagles coach Stephen Robinson. “After...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tornadoes pull away from Tigers, 38-14
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a huge win over Lynn last week, the Tigers returned home Friday night the host a strong Pickens County team. Meek hung with the Tornadoes early, but they were eventually able to create separation and pull away to defeat...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall 35-6 at Susan Moore
SUSAN MOORE, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Susan Moore Friday night to face the Bulldogs and came up short, 35-6.
Susan Moore tried to surprise the Broncos with an onside kick to open the game, but Holly Pond was ready and started with good field...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats suffer 28-0 loss at Athens
ATHENS, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for another region matchup against the Golden Eagles of Athens and it was a tough night on both sides of the ball for the Bearcats. After a scoreless first quarter, Athens scored twice in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors punch playoff ticket in 49-0 blowout
WEST POINT, Ala. - If you were wanting any late-season pre-playoff drama, you needed to be somewhere else Friday night, because from start to finish this one was all West Point, with the Warriors winning 49-0.
The Warrior defense got things started with a quick...
PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County routs Cold Springs in region game, 46-21
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - Cold Springs looked to keep its playoff hopes alive Friday night at Winston County, but a huge first-half deficit was too much to overcome for the Eagles, and the Yellow Jackets flew away with the game, 46-21.
Cold Springs started out...
