Obituary: Ellis Orten Farley
Ellis Orten Farley, 82 of Arley entered into rest Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.
Ellis was born Aug. 15, 1938 in Winston County, Alabama. He was a hardworking, giving man who loved his family and serving the Lord. He...
Obituary: Agnes Fortner Tipton
Agnes Fortner Tipton, 89, of Holly Pond passed away Sept. 15, 2020. She was born Dec. 9, 1930 in Cullman County to John W. and Ada Cochran Fortner.
Mrs. Tipton was a member of Brooklyn Presbyterian Church.
Agnes is preceded in death by her parents John...
Obituary: Charlotte Nadine Walker
Charlotte Nadine Walker, 59, of Holly Pond passed away Sept. 10, 2020. She was born Oct. 10, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, to Floyd and Lyndal Garrison Gilliam.
Ms. Walker was a world traveler and was always ready for an adventure. She was simply fearless and...
Rape trial for Hanceville man ends in hung jury
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first-degree rape trial of Wade Allen Waldrop ended in a hung jury late Wednesday afternoon, meaning that the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. According to a source at the Cullman County Courthouse, the case will return to the...
Cullman Power Board crews assisting in Fairhope following Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Crews from the Cullman Power Board (CPB) on Wednesday traveled to Fairhope, Alabama to assist with repairs and the restoration of power for customers served by Fairhope Public Utilities.
According to CPB General Manager Mike Manning, the area suffered extensive damage from...
Jacobs proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16, 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. 10
duty upon striking and unattended vehicle; person; Hwy....
Cullman area will be spared Sally’s worst effects, but expect plenty of rain and a chance of flooding in some places
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Hurricane Sally moved away from its predicted course through Louisiana and Mississippi that would have brought the storm into north Alabama, making landfall instead along the Alabama gulf coast. This means that when the storm makes its predicted eastward turn, it...
Cullman Power Board prepares for possible storms from Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Power Board (CPB) is preparing for possible outages from storms related to Hurricane Sally.
“The best case scenario is for stabilizing weather fronts to impact the storm system and stabilize the severe characteristics of the approaching weather system,” said CPB...
Cullman Electric Cooperative prepares for Hurricane Sally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy on Tuesday said crews are ready to begin any necessary repairs caused by storms from Hurricane Sally.
“We always keep a close eye on what the weather is doing in the...
A day of caring
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring took place Tuesday, and although it was a little leaner than normal due to COVID-19, teams of volunteers worked hard all over town lending a hand.
“Today looked a little different than typical years,” said United Way...
Called to order: Cullman County Courts return to in-person jury trials with COVID-19 safety procedures in place
Updated 9-16-20 at 10:50 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court on Monday began juror selection in its first in-person jury trial since March, with special measures in place to deal with COVID-19 safety and social distancing requirements.
Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain told The Tribune...
St. Bernard receives grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Council on the Arts awarded 137 grants totaling $2,290,710 to 113 grantees across the state, including $5,700 to support the fourth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard. Organizations providing public programs in arts education, folk...
Obituary: Larry Earl Cosper
Larry Earl Cosper, of Falkville passed away Tuesday, Sept.15, 2020 at the age of 62.
He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. His hobbies included riding his Harley, watching Alabama football and his favorite, fishing with his grandson Bailey. On the weekends, Larry...
Obituary: Melvin Lee Hawkins
Melvin Lee Hawkins, 84, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.
He was born June 30, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife Pauline Hawkins and his son Rodney Lee Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Marie Louise Schafer
Graveside services for Marie Louise Schafer, 58, of Falkville will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Johnston officiating. A private visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Larry David Bailey
Private graveside services for Larry David Bailey, 73, of Cullman were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bailey passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. He was born Oct. 7, 1946 in...
Obituary: Wayne Thomas Mills, Sr.
Wayne Thomas Mills, Sr. of Falkville passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at the age of 70. His graveside service will be held at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo with U.S. Army honors Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Coy Leon “Larry” Henderson
Coy Leon “Larry” Henderson of Bremen passed away Sept. 14, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman Oct. 28, 1948 to Clifford and Minnie Bell Lewis Henderson.
He was a veteran of The United States Army.
He is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Herndon Self, Jr.
Funeral services for Herndon Self, Jr., 56, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral...
Cullman’s Ben Harrison named to new Leadership Alabama class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leadership Alabama recently announced its new class for 2020-2021, which includes Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison.
“Leadership Alabama is an organization comprised of our state’s most accomplished and forward-thinking leaders who share a strong commitment in serving the people of...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: St. Bernard sweeps area match with Brilliant
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard hosted Brilliant for a 1A, Area 12 volleyball matchup Tuesday night and the Lady Saints sent the Tigers home with a loss after sweeping the match in three sets. St. Bernard took the match with 25-12, 25-22 and 25-21...
Go for the Gold…and donuts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Wallace State’s #GoldTogether Relay For Life Team is hoping the chance to win one year of Duchess Bakery donuts will help fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research.
Wallace State’s Creative and Content Services Coordinator Gail...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 15, 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. 10
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general...
Wallace State’s cross country: men finish 3rd, women 5th at Azalea City Classic
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross country teams made their 2020 season debuts at the Azalea City Classic in Mobile over the weekend.
Wallace State’s men finished third out of six teams and the women placed fifth in the opening event hosted by South Alabama.
In the men’s...
Suspect released from prison 2 days before allegedly murdering man in Cullman
Updated 9-15-20 at 10:49 a.m.
Alabama's mandatory release (Act 2015-185) was signed into law by former Gov. Robert Bentley.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, who is being sought by authorities in Cullman in connection with the Saturday night murder of Herndon Self, Jr., 56,...
Happy 102nd Birthday, Ms. Nelyne Parker!
Country Living, family and friends would like to wish Ms. Nelyne Parker a very Happy 102nd Birthday. She was born Sept. 15, 1918. She said she was raised on a farm and said that’s why she has made it so long. She said her...
United Way Day of Caring today
CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way Day of Caring is today, Tuesday, Sept. 15. The event will kick off at 7:30 a.m., with teams of volunteers scattered across Cullman County, volunteering time and effort to give back to the community.
“Our nonprofits need us now more...
Cullman City Council recognizes local world champion water sport athlete
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council opened its meeting Monday night by welcoming 9-year-old wakeboarding phenom Kane Ward who recently won his second World Wake Association (WWA) Junior Boys’ national championship and was named the 2020 WWA Junior Boys’ World Champion, presenting a...
Good Hope City Council establishes municipal park hours
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night and after approving the minutes and financials from past meetings, the council turned its attention to city parks. The council approved an ordinance establishing hours for the city’s...
Obituary: Catherine Brown
Catherine Louise Brown, of Cullman, AL died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brown and parents Elbert and Louise Wentzel.
Catherine is survived by her brother Raymond (Karen) Wentzel; sisters-in-law Virginia Ford and Joan Oswald (John); brother-in-law David Brown...
Obituary: Charles Richard Coats
Charles Richard Coats, of Vinemont passed away at his residence Sunday, Sept.13, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born March 7, 1938 to Samuel Ward Coats, Sr. and Birdie Mae Overcast Coats.
Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Charles loved to...
Obituary: Vickey Shauneen Thompson
Graveside services for Vickey Shauneen Thompson, 74, of Holly Pond will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery with Randy Sellers officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Thompson passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at...
Obituary: John Patrick Castles
Funeral services for John Patrick Castles, 70, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lawson officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Frances Cecilia Phillips
Remembering a Special Life
Frances Cecilia Phillips, also commonly known as Fran, was born Dec. 26, 1938 in Chicago, IL. She was born to the late Francis Andrew and Hazel Christine (Orvis) Lintzervich. She was a sister to Jerome, William, and Dorothy Lintzervich.
Fran had four...
Obituary: Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr.
Graveside services for Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr., 64, of Hanceville will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery with Chaplain Shannon Hipp officiating.
The son of the late Clyde and Martha Smith died Saturday, Sept. 12 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Wilson
Thomas Jefferson “T.J.” Wilson, 87, of the Sardis community entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at Ridgeview Health Services.
Mr. Wilson was born May 11, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. T.J. was a hardworking man, strict on his children, but was their best friend. He...
Obituary: Sunye Choe Rock
Sunye Choe Rock, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Mrs. Rock was born May 28, 1951 in South Korea.
Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison,...
Obituary: Regena Rhea Newton
Regena Rhea Newton, 53, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at her residence.
Mrs. Newton was born Nov. 23, 1966 in Cullman, Alabama.
She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Regena enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Hollis Gene Densmore
Hollis Gene Densmore, 81, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 in Conroe, Texas.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where the service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt....
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 10
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 656
violation of a protection order; CR 747
domestic...
Ivey closes beaches, recommends evacuation ahead of Hurricane Sally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey Monday morning issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Sally. Now, Ivey has issued a supplemental State of Emergency, closing Alabama beaches effective today, Sept. 14, at 3 p.m. Additionally, the governor is recommending evacuations near the...
Obituary: Betty Rettinger Matter
Mrs. Betty Rettinger Matter passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1929 in Pennsylvania to Clarence and Bessy Rettinger.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph William Matter; parents; brothers Jim Rettinger and Roy Rettinger; sisters...
Obituary: Cherry Gail Johnson
Funeral services for Cherry Gail Johnson, 81, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson passed away Saturday, Sept....
Obituary: Betty Jean Dickinson
Betty Jean Dickinson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. She was born Nov. 10, 1938 in Lynn, Alabama to George and Rose Kelly.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where services...
Cullman County’s Rodger Brown named top 10 Jack’s ‘Granfluencer’
WEST POINT, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, Holly Pond High School student Evan Roden sat down for lunch with his grandfather Rodger Brown- “Ahndaddy” to the family- at the West Point Jack’s Family Restaurant, to celebrate Grandparents Day with a special twist: Evan and...
CHS Alum Luke Wilson wins Emerald Coast Golf Tour Windance 2020 Tournament
GULFPORT, Miss.
- Cullman High School and Wallace State alumnus Luke Wilson on Sunday afternoon
celebrated victory at Windance Country Club in Gulfport, Miss. after his first
pro win on the Emerald Coast Golf Tour, and in only his third tournament.
Wilson was tied at 69 with Casey...
Recently released man wanted for questioning in stabbing death in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was killed in a stabbing overnight in Cullman, and the Cullman Police Department is searching for Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, in connection with the crime.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Herndon Self, Jr., 56, of...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
- We're nearing the halfway mark of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football
season and from now on, every game is critical for some teams who are fighting
to clinch a playoff spot. In today's action, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled
to take on the Outlaws,...
Obituary: Kenneth Dale Yates
A graveside service for Kenneth Dale Yates, 74, of Cullman will be at Cullman City Cemetery Sept. 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Eric Martin and Kerry Cleghorn officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Yates passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2020...
Pathway to success
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville on Friday morning cut the ribbon at Walk in the Dream, an organization that offers career advising to high school students, young adults and single parents. Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth joined in on...
Naturally Alabama: Plinking on the roof
Everyone is saying it: “This has been a crazy year.” The coronavirus has made its impact on human health and society around the world. While we are embroiled in the tempest of COVID, let me remind you of something that calmly happens every year...
Grace Place receives companion ‘pet’ for dementia patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, which provides an activity ministry for persons with mild to moderate dementia, as well as a respite ministry to caregivers, on Friday took a unique high-tech step into a new form of patient treatment when it received an interactive...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs bounce back with dominant 33-8 win over Midfield
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Midfield Patriots in a region game Friday night and it just happened to be the first ever meeting between the two schools. Addison was not a gracious host as they dominated in every facet of the game and came...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to South Lamar at home 30-16
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek returned home this week after suffering a tough loss on the road to Brilliant last week, and Friday night’s meeting with South Lamar resulted in another loss for the Tigers. The Stallions built an early lead and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops road trip at Dora 37-6
DORA, Ala. – After upending Fultondale at home last week to collect a big win in its region opener, Hanceville was forced to travel this week for another region showdown, this time against the Bulldogs of Dora. Hanceville trailed 16-0 at the half and...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point loses heartbreaker to Boaz, 28-25
WEST POINT, Ala. - After falling just short in its home opener against Lawrence County last Friday, West Point looked to bounce back as the Warriors took on Boaz in their region opener Friday night. In what was a tale of two halves, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late TD pass lifts Good Hope over Haleyville 27-24
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Raiders faced a tough Haleyville football team for their homecoming contest this week, but a late touchdown pass put Good Hope on top in the final moments and the Raiders held on to win it 27-24.
Haleyville got the ball...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont shuts out Carbon Hill, 36-0
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Carbon Hill Bulldogs Friday night, and the Eagles came away victorious. The Eagles looked good on both sides of the ball, getting a 36-0 shutout.
The Eagle defense started giving up some yards early on, but forced...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies race past Douglas, 48-12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Looking to bounce back this week, the Fairview Aggies hosted another undefeated AHSAA Class 5A Region 7 foe in the Douglas Eagles at Dafford Smith Stadium. Fairview came out with the 48-12 victory.
Douglas began the game on offense at its own...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops tight one at Scottsboro 7-3
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Arab hit the road for an important regional matchup Friday night and dropped a tight, low-scoring game to the Scottsboro Wildcats 7-3.
Scottsboro found the end zone and got on the board in the opening quarter to take a 7-0 lead, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers upend Broncos, 56-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The J.B. Pennington Tigers traveled to Holly Pond Friday night, and the Tigers came into Bronco stadium looking for their fourth win of the season. They weren't disappointed, as they walked away with a 56-8 win.
The scoring started early after...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats maul Bucks 20-0 to improve to 4-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another
week, another shutout victory for the Cullman Bearcats. This week is was the Buckhorn
Bucks that ran into the ‘Cats defense and Cullman kept them off the board all
night to take the game 20-0 and improve to 4-0 for the first time...
Obituary: Carol Marie Preston Doty
Carol Marie Preston Doty, 73, of Good Hope passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at her residence after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 1, 1946 to Reuben and Betty Preston.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Pearl Nail Collier
Pearl Nail Collier, 88, of Selma, Alabama passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Mrs. Collier was born March 13, 1932 to Cassie Roberts Nail and William Andrew Nail.
Mrs. Collier was preceded in death by her husband Silas R. Collier; father William Andrew Nail; and...
Obituary: James Curtis Lambert
James Curtis Lambert, 93, of Odenville, Alabama passed away Sept. 9, 2020. He was born Sept. 25, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama to Glovus Vinus and Emma Chambers Lambert.
Mr. Lambert served our country with honor in the United States Navy and he was a WWII...
Hanceville council remembers fallen officer Donald Hamby, approves donation of fire department tools to Garden City
Updated 9-21-20 at 12:03 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council began its meeting Thursday night by remembering fallen Hanceville Police Officer Donald Hamby. Hamby was killed Aug. 31, 1985 while he was assisting the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit. He was killed...
ALEA Troopers see dramatic decrease in traffic fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated only three traffic-related fatalities as compared to 10 in 2019,...
Holly Pond man charged with assaulting woman with hammer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man wanted in Morgan County for assaulting a woman with a hammer was arrested Friday in Cullman County. Joshua Adam Campbell, 37, was arrested by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators, with the assistance of the Cullman Police...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 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. 9
identity theft; person
Sept. 10
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree...
Alabama State Parks online campground reservation system now live
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Ready for a camping trip to one – or several – of the beautiful Alabama State Parks? Ensuring you’ll have a site for your RV, travel trailer or tent just became much easier recently when the...
‘Nothing can replace that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every business field and industry in the country has suffered from the effects of COVID-19 and the accompanying shutdown and restrictions, but the live entertainment event industry, which relies on revenue from packed arenas and theaters, has felt a particularly harsh...
Cullman Middle School student arrested with handgun
Updated 9-12-20
On Saturday, Sept. 12, The Tribune obtained the following statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson:
“On Thursday, September 10th just as school started Cullman Middle School administrators were notified of a student being in possession of a gun on campus....
Obituary: Era Thelene Bowling
Era Thelene Bowling, of Cullman passed away at her residence Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born June 16, 1932 to Albert and Valera Schnittker Smith.
Visitation will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 from 11...
Obituary: Larry Dale Johnston
Larry Dale Johnston, 52, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1968, to Willie Mancel and Nancy Lynn Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sisters Becky (Paul) Spinks and Jennie (Frank)...
9/11 remembrance Friday night at Depot Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sept.11, 2020 marks the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Friday night, a blue searchlight will shine from Depot Park into the sky in remembrance of those lost that day. The light will be projected from 7-11...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman earns 1st Class 6A top 10 ranking in school history
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association released its latest state football rankings
Tuesday night and the for the first time in school history, the Cullman
Bearcats were in Class 6A’s top 10. The ‘Cats landed at no. 10 in the rankings this
week after defeating the...
2 arrested in child kidnapping in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Jefferson County women have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in Cullman County.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a 2-year-old child was reported missing on Smith Lake Monday evening, Sept. 7. CCSO deputies and investigators, along with...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 8
domestic violence; CR 1043
theft of property; CR 202
theft of property; CR 146
criminal mischief; CR...
Ivey urges participation in 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With the last day for 2020 Census participation set for Sept. 30, Gov. Kay Ivey is urging all Alabamians who have not completed their forms to do so as quickly as possible.
Alabama’s current self-response rate is 62.1%- 0.4% short of the...
Truth in Nature archery program starts Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chapter of the nonprofit organization Truth in Nature is getting ready to begin its archery program. This Saturday, Sept. 12, mentors will come out to help boys learn the fundamentals of archery. Truth in Nature is a free program...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams looking to hit their stride in week 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Most
local squads were on the road for region openers last week and this Friday
night, most of our local teams will be back on their home fields. Hanceville
and Arab will both have to hit the road for regional matchups against Dora and
Scottsboro...
Commission approves abatement for HH Technologies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved a $189,505 tax abatement for HH Technologies, Inc. HHT, a leading “a leading supplier of high-performance, automated door systems, portable evaporative cooling systems and contract manufacturing services,” is making a $3.35 million capital...
Colony, Cullman County Museum honored for Alabama Bicentennial work
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Bicentennial Commission in April announced the Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Awards and Commendations, and the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee was pleased to announce the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department, the Town of Colony and the Cullman...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All of us can help prevent suicide. Every year, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, other mental health organizations and individuals across the nation raise awareness of suicide prevention during September. While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness...
Obituary: Grant Randall Sides
Grant Randall Sides, 28, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1992 in Orlando, Florida to George and Sara Beth Sides.
Grant was a graduate of The University of Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his...
Obituary: Leeann Cox
Leeann Cox, 44, of Arab passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 29, 1976 to Jerry Lee Wilson and Rose Ann Jacobs.
Leeann is survived by her husband David Michael Gills; son T.J. “Steven” McCain; daughters Samantha Marie...
Obituary: Evelyn W. Brown
Evelyn W. Brown of Cullman passed away at her residence Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in Etowah County, AL Feb. 20, 1927 to Claude and Leona Walker Roberson.
Evelyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was...
Obituary: Cecil Earl Jones
Cecil Earl Jones, 59, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cecil was born Aug. 24, 1961 in Walker County, Alabama.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
Cecil is survived by his sons Brett Jones and family, Chris...
Holly Pond’s Lexie Smith wins state racking horse championship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Holly Pond High School student Lexie Smith was named State Youth Racking Champion at the Alabama Open Horseman Association State Show in Montgomery, with her horse The Master Switch. Racking horses, bred from Tennessee walking...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman boys, girls place 2nd in 1st meet of season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Swimming
season officially got underway Tuesday night and both Cullman’s boys and girls
squads collected second place finishes. Cullman finished just behind
Westminster Christian Academy. The Bearcats defeated St. John Paul II and
Madison County to place second. Cullman swimmers collected a number of personal
records...
Colony creates local historical society, expands access to accounts for roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to extend to the Finance Committee chairman (currently Councilman Melvin Hammond, retiring, and incoming successor Eric Carwell) and Roads and Utilities Committee Chairwoman Ethel Alexander the authority to write checks from and make...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Sept. 22, 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class this month. The classroom portion of the event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, with the live-fire portion the following...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 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. 8
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle;...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warrior weapons ready to open region play Friday
WEST POINT, Ala. -- While West Point didn’t plan on going into region play sitting at 0-2, the record doesn’t come close to telling the whole story. The Warriors have proven so far in non-region play that they have all the weapons they need...
South Vinemont council passes 2020-2021 budget
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed the Town’s 2020-2021 budget, with expected expenditures of $549,095.40. Councilwomen Sonya Mabry Adams and Bonnie Goodwin were absent, while incoming council members Chris Thompson and Sonya Copeland were in attendance.
Mayor Radginal Dodson...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point sweeps tri-match at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West
Point and Holly Pond traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium for a tri-match with the
Hanceville Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Warriors collected a pair of wins over
both squads. West Point is coming off a gold medal performance at the Foley
Classic over the...
Path to success: Warehouse District merchants open back doors as construction closes street
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the Warehouse District Streetscape Project moves forward, progress means temporary hardship for area merchants during a time when many businesses already face enough obstacles with COVID restrictions and the lingering effects of the shutdown. Developer Shane Quick came up with...
Obituary: Pete Sullins
Funeral services for Pete Sullins, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Jim Laney and Randall Waldrop will be officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. The family will welcome guests...
Obituary: Hershel Glen Seaton, Jr.
Visitation for Hershel Glen Seaton, Jr. will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.10, 2020 at Eva Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Seaton...
