PREP FOOTBALL: Sylvania downs Holly Pond 42-12
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos played host to the Slyvania Rams Friday night and it was the Rams that walked away with a 42-12 victory.
Holly Pond received the opening kickoff and started at its own 35-yard line. After getting a first down with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope topples Addison on the road 49-15
ADDISON, Ala. -- The 4A Good Hope Red Raiders traveled to Winston County Friday night to take on the 2A Addison Bulldogs and what looked like a pretty good match up on paper, turned out to be a well, a rout. Good Hope logged a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs comes up short at home to Falkville, 49-13
BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs looked to bounce back from its first loss last week when it welcomed Falkville Friday night. A huge first-quarter deficit proved to be too much for the Eagles, however, and the Blue Devils took home a 49-13 victory.
Falkville found...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights smother Patriots, 42-7
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Coach Lee Ozmint and his Arab Knights traveled to nearby Somerville to take on Coach Geoff Walters and his Brewer Patriots at James R. Tucker Stadium. The Knights were looking to build on their exciting win against Southside the week before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Mars Hill hands Cullman its first loss of season 21-6
FLORENCE, Ala. – After starting the season 5-0 and rising to no. 9 in the latest Class 6A state rankings, the Bearcats finally fell short Friday night when they lost to Mars Hill on the road 21-6. Cullman turned the ball over three times...
Obituary: Ethelene N. Henslee
Ethelene “Susie” Henslee passed away on the evening of Sept. 24, 2020.
Beloved by neighbors and cherished by family members, “Susie” is remembered for her kindness, generosity and love – which she showered upon family and friends. Blessed were those who called her “mother,” “Nana,”...
Obituary: John Willard Jones
John Willard Jones, 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. John was born Oct. 7, 1942.
John is survived by his wife Martha Austin; son Richard L. Jones (Annette); step-son Brian Austin (Kelly); grandson Clint Jones; five step-granddaughters; nine step-great-grandkids; sister Rebecca...
Obituary: Ruth Alice Storck
Ruth Alice Storck was born July 27, 1957 and passed away Sept. 25, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Sept. 28, 2020 at noon at Moss Service Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will...
Obituary: Ithema A. Martin
Funeral services for Ithema A. Martin, 87, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Martin passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1933...
Obituary: Robert Sattler
Robert Sattler, 49, of Cullman, Alabama went to be with the Lord Sept. 23, 2020 at home. Funeral services will be noon Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Church in Cullman, Alabama. Pastor Jeremy Wilbanks will be officiating. Burial will follow the service...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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
Sept. 23
third-degree theft of property; person; Convent Road NE;...
Gulf State Park section succumbs to Sally’s surge
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
One aspect of living on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast is the realization that the best-laid plan is no match for Mother Nature.
The original plan was to gather Sept. 16 at the Gulf State Park Pier to...
Jacobs proclaims Family Day, Family Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed Sept. 28, 2020 as “Family Day” and the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2020 as “Family Week” in the city of Cullman.
“Our children are our future and our greatest asset,”...
Inside the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce audit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune sat down last week with representatives of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and auditors who recently completed an audit of the Chamber for the period between March 2019 and February 2020. The Chamber’s Interim President and CEO Peggy...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area match against Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s varsity volleyball team hosted the Hartselle Lady Tigers for an area match Thursday night and despite a good effort from the Lady Bearcats, Hartselle was able to sweep the match and leave with the area win. Cullman fell 25-17, 25-15...
Obituary: Aaron Arlis Coty Pelfrey
Aaron Arlis Coty Pelfrey, 32, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at his home.
Coty was born May 29, 1988 in Jasper, Alabama. In his earlier years, he was an Eagle Scout. He loved fishing, hunting and tinkering with cars and...
Ivey: Grants up to $15K available for Alabama health care, emergency response providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially impacted...
Stars, Stripes and Soldiers: Carpenter’s Cabinet founder proposes homeless veterans’ community in Colony
COLONY, Ala. - Chris Warnick, founder of Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry ministry, visited the Colony Town Council meeting Tuesday evening with Karla Albertus of Forever and Always Patriots to propose the creation of “Stars, Stripes and Soldiers,” an organization that would build and operate...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 21
trespassing, theft of property, burglary; CR 1087
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle;...
Cullman Co. convicted rapist up for parole weeks after being sentenced on new felony charges
Updated 9-29-20 at 5:19 p.m.: Davis' parole was denied.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - David Allen Davis, 31, whose court record indicates addresses in Cullman and Vinemont, will receive a parole hearing before the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles in Montgomery Sept. 29, 25 days after...
Cullman Lions prepping for Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is set to open in two weeks, and the Cullman Lions Club is busy making final preparations. The fair will open at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 and run through Oct. 17.
Cullman County Fair Association President and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams hitting midseason stretch in week 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re about to run into the midway point of the 2020 regular season and we have several local teams preparing for non-regional bouts this week. Good Hope and Cullman are still unbeaten and rose to eighth and ninth in their respective...
Reintroduction of the Eastern indigo snake in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Eastern indigo snake, one of the longest snakes native to the United States, calls the Southeast home. Unfortunately, this staple reptile’s survival is at risk, especially in Alabama. In fact, these snakes are a federally threatened species under the...
Obituary: Karen Louise Dunn
Karen Louise Dunn, 74, of Cullman passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born, June 24, 1946 to O'Neal and Mildred Louise Brown.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bud Dunn; parents; and brother Carroll "Cotton" Brown.
Survivors include her...
Obituary: Billy Ray Maddox
Mr. Billy Ray Maddox, 59, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Maddox was born Feb. 25, 1961 to Billy Ray and Billie Ballard Maddox.
Private family services for Mr. Maddox will be held at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Man arrested after eluding authorities Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday arrested James Kent Lambert and transferred him to the custody of the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Lambert eluded CCSO deputies and CPD officers for more than an hour...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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
Sept. 21
second-degree criminal mischief; person; Cullman Shopping Center; damage...
2nd wave of Cullman County officers headed to Gulf Coast
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to a mutual aid request to Division F of the Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS), the Cullman Police Department and Hanceville Police Department last week sent officers to Foley, Alabama in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, which made landfall...
County passes $65.6M budget; Gudger announces resurfacing of Welcome Road
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a $65.6 million budget for FY 2021 Tuesday morning. It includes a $23.6 million General Fund budget with $13.1 million, or 55.2%, budgeted for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. The budget for the...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS girls, boys, place 1st, 2nd at Albertville Meet
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman High School Swim Team made the trip to the new Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre Monday and both the girls and boys put together excellent performances. The girls took the top spot at the competition after placing first in...
Parents helping parents: Colony offers support for students, families struggling with virtual education
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander on Tuesday evening told the town council and guests about a new program she and several mothers from the community have started to help students who are struggling with virtual learning under the current conditions of COVID-19....
West Point passes budget, receives clean audit
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point passed its FY2021 budget this week, with $337,183 in expenditures, a slight increase from 2020. The Town expects total revenue to be $415,812 for the coming year.
Tony Turbyfill, CPA with Segroves & Company, PC said...
Obituary: Barbara G. Frazier
Barbara G. Frazier, 62, of Phil Campbell passed away Sept. 21, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama. Barbara was born Aug. 13, 1958 to Homer and Onece Frazier.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 from noon-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Charlotte Louise Kausulka Evans
Charlotte Louise Kausulka Evans passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Woodland Village Healthcare. She was born Nov. 25, 1933 to Herman and Louise Schaffer.
She is preceded in death by her husbands Johnny Kausulka and Kerry Evans; her parents; sons John Kausulka, Jr. and...
Obituary: Clezell Posey Lynn
Clezell Posey Lynn, 88, of Haleyville passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2020. She was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Haleyville to Nelson and Alpha Posey.
A graveside service will be held at Lynn Cemetery in Lynn, Alabama Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at 1 p.m.
Clezell is...
Obituary: William “Bill” Lance Pilgrim
William “Bill” Lance Pilgrim of Cullman passed away Sept. 21 at the age of 72. He was born Oct. 24, 1947 to Claude William and Grace Lollar Pilgrim.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Peggy Joann Elmer and Tempie Sue Pilgrim.
He...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 22, 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
Sept. 21
harassment; person; Hwy. 157
Arrests
Sept. 21
Lopez, Ernesto Y., 40
FTA-...
New Taco Bell location now open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. – Taco Bell’s south Cullman location is moving just down the road and the ribbon was cut on the new building Tuesday morning. The new location on U.S. Highway 31 in King Edward Plaza next to Buffalo Wild Wings is now open...
Berlin moves forward on development of town facilities
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with measures to continue the development of its municipal facilities.
The council:
Awarded a $450 contract to Vinemont Welding and Fabrication for sand blasting and powder coating to complete a permanent sign for the...
Relief fund established to help Alabama farmers recover from Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has established a relief fund to help farmers from across the state whose farms were damaged by Hurricane Sally.
“When disaster strikes, I am always impressed by the people of Alabama and their giving spirits,” said Alabama Farmers...
Garden City Town Council approves lease for boutique
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved the lease for a new boutique in town. Keith Sanders brought the request before the council, and after some discussion, it was approved. The boutique will be in a house directly...
Obituary: Mariglynn Boren Spears
In loving memory of Mariglynn Boren Spears of Hanceville, Alabama
Mrs. Spears will have a gathering of friends from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mariglynn is survived by her son Albert Huffman of Elgin, SC; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters...
Obituary: Wilda Elizabeth Willingham
Funeral services for Wilda Elizabeth Willingham, 87, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at Mt. Vernon First Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Glenn McCain officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday at the church from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: William Lewis “Doug” Glaze, Sr.
William Lewis “Doug” Glaze, Sr. was born Oct. 2, 1944 in Haleyville, Alabama. He spent most of his years moving from Haleyville to all over Florida and then back here again. He finally came back to stay in 1992 and remained until his peaceful...
Obituary: Roger Dale Maze
Roger Dale Maze, 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. He was born in Arab, Alabama, Aug. 8, 1946 to William and Ivella Lawler Maze.
Mr. Maze was a truck driver by trade. He loved the outdoors and spent most of his...
Obituary: Willodean Bell
Willodean Bell, affectionately known as Dean, passed away surrounded in love and comfort with the grace of God and family Sunday morning, Sept. 20, 2020.
She is survived by her children Shirley Lea (Scott), Sandy Boykin, Danny Lee Bell (Lori Brisky) and Hope Bell. Surviving...
Cullman Co. murder suspect Nathan Winston Stephens remains at large
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, continues to evade authorities, who are searching for him in connection with the Sept. 12 murder of Herndon Self, Jr., 56, of Hanceville.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said his department obtained a murder warrant for Stephens last...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 17
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1289
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; CR...
Ivey establishes Alabama STEM Council, including WSCC’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced she has signed Executive Order No. 721, establishing the Alabama STEM Council. The Council will advise state leadership on ways to improve STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related education, career awareness and workforce development opportunities...
Jacobs proclaims September NICU Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Awareness Month. On Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of September 2020 NICU Awareness Month in the city of Cullman.
“I am...
‘We had a lot of fun’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff of Westminster Assisted Living capped off a weeklong celebration of National Assisted Living Week with a family car parade Friday afternoon. The residents were thrilled to come out and see their families and loved ones, even if...
Obituary: James Anthoney Whatley
James Anthoney Whatley, 55, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Whatley was born June 3, 1965 to James Edward and Angela Helen Veronica Baker Whatley. He was an avid writer,...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.-- We are now halfway through the 2020 youth football season and some teams have inched closer to playoff berths while some are looking to fight their way into postseason contention. The Raiders traveled to take on Vinemont while the Outlaws hosted the...
Job fair Saturday, Sept. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – At least 10 companies will be on-site for a job fair Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. There are more than 400 jobs available.
Pre-registration is not available. Participants should dress appropriately and bring resumes....
Obituary: Joseph Franklin Woodard
Joseph Franklin Woodard, 83 of Cullman, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ross and Tressie Baker Woodard; infant sons Joseph Woodard and Franklin Woodard; daughter Monica Ann Spangler-Howard; granddaughter Angel Anderson; sisters Maelene (Chalmus)...
Obituary: Cora Keel Gipson
Cora Keel Gipson of Cullman passed away Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 6, 1939 to Jimmy Joe and Loyice McCormick Keel.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joe Keel and James Keel.
Graveside services are...
Obituary: Truman”Bim” Eugene Cole
Truman E. “Bim” Cole, 86, of Cullman passed away Sept. 19 after a brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Volena and Bill Cole and sisters Doris Pair and Sue Blandenburg.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruth Marie...
Obituary: Faye Breed
Graveside services for Faye Breed, 90, will be Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Methodist Cemetery; Phillip Parmer is officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Mrs. Breed passed away Friday, Sept. 18 at her...
Obituary: Charles F. “Dick” Wynn
Funeral services for Charles F. “Dick” Wynn, 87, of Falkville will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Wynn passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at...
Obituary: Wynell Lee
Funeral services for Mrs. Wynell Lee, 101, of Vinemont, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 21 from noon-2 p.m. Interment will be at the Flint Creek Cemetery. Reverend...
Obituary: Reverend Robert Len Fain, Sr.
Reverend Robert Len Fain, Sr., 73, of Arley entered into rest Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Reverend Fain was born April 16, 1947 in Idaho. He was the owner of Fain Asphalt Services and was an evangelist for...
37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition a go, with changes
CULLMAN, Ala. – With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and marching bands having to adjust their attendance when traveling, the fate of the always popular Cullman County Band Exhibition was up in the air. No more, however, as the Cullman High School band program...
(Full Story) Rowlette’s Col. Cullmann out as 2020 Oktoberfest MC
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time since 2001, it appears that Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration will go on without its Colonel. Social media around the community lit up Friday with word that Larry Rowlette, who has portrayed Col. Johann Cullmann since 2000 and has...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Saints finish runners up at Fairview Invitational
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several local teams were in the field at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday morning for this year’s Fairview Invitational and the St. Bernard Saints went home with a little hardware. St. Bernard finished just one point behind Pleasant Valley to take...
Jacobs proclaims September Recovery Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, the month of September is set aside as National Recovery Awareness Month in the United States in order to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance abuse disorders and to encourage individuals in need of treatment and...
Hurricane Sally slams Alabama; farmers predict major crop losses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Slow-moving Hurricane Sally stalled for hours along Alabama’s Gulf Coast Sept. 16, her creeping progress flooding fields — and farmers’ hopes for bumper harvests.
“It started blowing high winds about 3 a.m. and didn’t stop till mid-morning. It was a beating,” said...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman pounds Hazel Green 48-6 to remain unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman played host to the Hazel Green Trojans Friday night and dominated both sides of the ball to collect a 48-6 victory and move to 5-0 for the first time since 2009.
Jaylen Hughey got the Bearcats going early when he intercepted...
What’s new for the 2020-2021 hunting seasons
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Deer hunters will find two new zones in the 2020-2021 Alabama Deer Zones map with season dates that better coincide with deer rutting activity in those areas.
Chuck Sykes, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 22-6 road win over rival Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Addison traveled 17 miles west to take on their biggest rival, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets Friday night and the Bulldogs came away with a hard fought 22-6 victory to improve their record to 3-2 (2-1 region).
The Dawgs kicked off...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 40-7
ALICEVILLLE, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Aliceville to take on the Yellow Jackets Friday night and despite jumping out to an early lead, the Eagles were unable to keep pace and fell to Aliceville 40-7 to pick up their first...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies edge Warriors 28-27 in instant classic
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Please keep all hands and feet inside the ride at all times. The roller coaster ending in a huge Fairview win and another West Point heartbreak was worthy of ESPN Classic status! A late two-point conversion was the difference between...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights outlast Panthers, 28-27, at home
ARAB, Ala. - On a perfect night for football Southside of Gadsden traveled to Arab for an AHSAA Class 6A Region 7 matchup. The Knights of Arab held off a late-game surge by the Panthers to win by a score of 28-27.
Southside took the opening...
Obituary: Charles Samuel Brown, Jr.
Mr. Charles Samuel Brown, Jr. of Vinemont passed away Sept.16, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born July 11, 1954 in Nashua New Hampshire to Charles Samuel Brown, Sr. and Madelyn Patricia Graves Brown.
Mr. Brown is a veteran of The United States...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hubbertville in region matchup, 57-28
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek looked to pick up its first win of the season at home in a region game against Hubbertville on homecoming night Friday. A first-half deficit proved to be too much for the Tigers, who fell to the Lions, 57-28.
Hubbertville found...
Obituary: Leonard Travis Quick
In loving memory of Leonard Travis Quick.
On Sept. 10, 2020 the last true mountain man left this world to move on to the happy hunting grounds. There was no man more loved or respected. He touched the lives and hearts of every single person...
Obituary: Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr.
Graveside services for Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr. will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend James Fields will be officiating. Face masks are required.
Walter “Richard” Heinl, Jr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sept. 4, 2020 at the age...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall to Carbon Hill, 32-8
CARBON HILL, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Carbon Hill for an area game Friday night, and the Bulldogs came away with a 32-8 victory.
The Broncos received the opening kickoff, but after gaining an initial first down, were eventually forced to punt,...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Reynolds
Bobby Ray Reynolds, 76, of Double Springs passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. He was born Feb. 11, 1944 in Double Springs, Alabama to James and Dollie Reynolds.
Bobby was a veteran in the Army National Guard; he enlisted Sept. 16, 1962 and was discharged...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away from Hanceville 34-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the short trip over to Ray Talley stadium for a region showdown with the Hanceville Bulldogs and left with a 34-13 victory to improve to 5-0. The Bulldogs possessed and moved the ball for most of the first...
CPD searching for robbery suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is searching for Thomas Kingsley Murray Sawyer, 39, of Cullman. Sawyer is wanted for second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
Related to...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 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
Sept. 17
Arrests
Sept. 17
McCormick, Samantha G., 37
Foster, Alexandria N., 29
Oden,...
Mom of Cullman murder suspect arrested for hindering prosecution
CULLMAN, Ala. - The mother of Cullman murder suspect Nathan Winston Stephens was arrested Thursday, charged with first-degree hindering prosecution. Audrey Cofield Smith, 61, of Welti was taken into custody by officers with the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S....
State’s unemployment rate falls to 5.6%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest in state at 3.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 5.6%, down from July’s rate of 7.9%, and above August 2019’s rate of 2.8%. August’s rate represents 127,186 unemployed persons, compared to 176,556...
Satellite Probate Office opens in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east side of Cullman County now has the convenience of a Cullman County Probate satellite office. Located inside Holly Pond Town Hall, the office is open one day a week, for now, but Probate Judge Tammy Brown said she...
Learning from one another: Cullman, Selma delegations meet to share ideas
CULLMAN, Ala. - A delegation from Selma traveled to Cullman Thursday to talk about how two remarkably different communities with polar opposite historical backgrounds might address differences and discuss future partnerships that allow each community to benefit from the successes of the other.
Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
‘It’s definitely a brotherhood’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) has dispatched multiple crews south to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
“We have eight linemen working today at Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Greenville, and one of our warehouse workers has gone to assist Baldwin EMC down...
Obituary: Lejend Adonnis Kearse
Memorial services for Lejend Adonnis Kearse will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Garden City First Baptist Church in Garden City, Alabama. Friends of the family will be welcome at the church Monday prior to the service from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lejend Adonnis...
Obituary: Wayne Larry Barnett, Sr.
Funeral services for Wayne Larry Barnett, Sr., 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cross Roads Cemetery, with Rev. Wayne Barnett, Jr. officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Gail Willene Story
Funeral services for Mrs. Gail Willene Story, 85, of Hanceville will be at noon, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Reverend Scott Sessions and Reverend Joe McNulty will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Goldie Alvis Gardner
Goldie Alvis Gardner, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born April 15, 1932 in Etheridge, TN to Clarence William and Alice Yarbrough Alvis.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jimmy C. Gardner, Sr.;...
Obituary: Joy Nixon Flynn
Joy Nixon Flynn, 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. Joy was born March 3, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama to Willard Lynwood and Mamie Katherine Deerr Nixon.
Mrs. Flynn is survived by her husband Rayburn R. Flynn; daughter Angela J. Stansberry (Raymond...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies take area match over Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Brewer traveled to Fairview for an area match with the Lady Aggies Thursday night and the Lady Patriots were sent home with a 3-1 area loss. Fairview got off to a fast start, taking the first two sets over Brewer to...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 14
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 S
domestic violence; CR 1606
stalking;...
(Updated) Cullman, Hanceville officers head south to assist after Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - In response to a mutual aid request to Division F of the Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS), the Cullman Police Department and Hanceville Police Department sent officers to Foley, Alabama in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, which made landfall Wednesday, Sept....
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats take top spot in 2nd meet of season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team was back in action Tuesday night and this time, the Bearcats finished ahead of Athens, Buckhorn and Gadsden City to capture an overall first place finish at the event. As individual squads, the girls won each...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 4 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re approaching the halfway mark of the 2020 high school football season here in Alabama and who would’ve guessed back in the summer that we would be here. There have been some teams around the state impacted more significantly by COVID-19...
Steven Sides named Cullman Oktoberfest 2020 Burgermeister
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) has named Steven Sides as Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest 2020. Sides is a Cullman native, son of Jack and Ruth Sides. He is the executive director of the Cullman Housing Authority and serves on several...
Helping our heroes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue welcomed representatives from Firehouse Subs Wednesday morning to unveil its new HURST extrication tools, made possible by a $33,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Firehouse Subs personnel were treated to a tour of the...
‘It’ll find a home’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and the Cullman Kiwanis Club on Wednesday morning announced plans to remove the 50-state flag display, the Walk of Flags, from Depot Park due to safety concerns, with a view toward a new and...
6th annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3:30-10 p.m. at Cullman’s Depot Park. Traditionally the event is held in August and centered around the Festhalle Farmers Market, but this year, due to...
