2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place 1
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 1, Wendell Peterson is seeking re-election and will face challenger Randy Gaines.
Why did you choose to...
Guardrail installation: ‘It makes it a safer campus for us’
CULLMAN, Ala. – A guardrail was installed this past year along U.S. Highway 278 West down the perimeter of the West Elementary School campus, with the aim of protecting the campus and the students, faculty and staff from any traffic mishaps on the busy...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 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
Aug. 17
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Hayes Drive...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point ready to break through this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
Warriors finished just short of a playoff berth a season ago and now, with an
experienced roster returning to the field in 2020, West Point is hungry to
stack the win column and get back to the postseason. Teams across the state...
Cullman County Fair will go on
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s most anticipated annual events will take place (as of now) despite the threat of COVID-19. The Cullman County Fair is scheduled for Oct. 8-17. The Cullman County Fair Parade is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 3, pending approval...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders ready for new challenges in 2020
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Football
season is upon us and the Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for another
postseason run. The Raiders are a combined 19-5 in the last two seasons and
fans are excited to see what this year’s team has in store. Head Coach...
Berlin swears in Hardman as new councilman
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening swore in Keith Hardman to replace Councilman Bud Reed, who recently resigned for health reasons. Hardman had already qualified to run for the seat in the Aug. 25 Municipal Election and was unopposed, so...
Garden City council votes to bring free Wi-Fi to town park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The park in front of Garden City Town Hall will soon have free Wi-Fi. Mayor Tim Eskew at Monday evening’s Garden City Town Council meeting presented a plan to bring internet to the park, which the council approved. The reported...
Obituary: Foy Eugene Hadley
Foy Eugene Hadley, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. He was born Aug. 10, 1947 to Isaac and Margaret Pitts Hadley which preceded him in death.
Mr. Hadley is survived by his wife Jannie Freeman Hadley; sons Jason Eugene and David...
Obituary: Dora Karin Roughton
Dora Karin Roughton of Vinemont passed away Aug. 17, 2020 at the age of 80.
She was born in Germany Feb. 18, 1940.
A private family Funeral Service will be held at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Brown officiating. Interment will follow services in...
Obituary: Levi Benjamin Lawrence
Visitation for Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lawrence passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born March 25, 1996 to...
Obituary: Brian Keith Stephens
Memorial services for Brian Keith Stephens, 61, of Cullman were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Stephens passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born Nov....
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman Pat Chafin will face challenger Oscar Goodwin for place 5.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
Chafin: “I’ve...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 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
Aug. 13
first-degree criminal mischief; person; Rosemont Ave. NW;...
Absentee voting in Municipal, General Elections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its ongoing series leading up to the 2020 elections, both the Municipal Election Aug. 25 and the General Election in November, The Tribune presents this information on absentee voting provided by the Office of the Alabama Secretary of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers kicking off new era under Powell
ARLEY, Ala. – A
new season is here for the Meek Tigers and after a tough season in 2019,
they’re ready to flip the script with a new head coach at the helm. Houston
Powell is stepping in as the Tigers Head Coach this fall, and he...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to roll under Cornelius
BREMEN, Ala. – There
are a lot of names and faces returning from last year’s playoff team at Cold
Springs but one thing that’ll be different on the Eagles sideline this season
is the head coach. After serving as an assistant coach for three seasons,
Justin Cornelius is...
Heritage Park walking trails undergoing grounds maintenance
CULLMAN, Ala. – Part of the popular walking trails at Cullman’s Heritage Park are temporarily closed for grounds maintenance.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Recreational Development Director Christy Turner said, “Heritage Park staff is in the beginning phases of underbrush clearing along with...
Obituary: Annette McCay Hyde
Memorial services for Annette McCay Hyde, 72, of Vinemont will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, County Road 109, Bremen, AL.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, Annette McCay Hyde, 72, wife and mother of five children passed away at...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Culver
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Culver, 82, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Oak Level Baptist Cemetery; Jeffrey Culver and Steve Rodgers will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Mrs. Culver passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister
Dalton Matthew “Matt” Bannister, 36, of Holly Pond passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1983 to Barry William Bannister and Anita Martin Bannister.
Matt is survived by his father Barry Bannister and wife Wendy; his mother Anita Bannister; son Raylon Dillon...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 13
theft of property; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR 709
burglary; Sportsman Lake Road NW
attempting...
New Canaan shooting update: 1 victim died while defending himself
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/20/2nd-man-now-charged-with-murder-in-new-canaan-shooting-death/
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men were killed and a woman hospitalized following an altercation and shooting in the New Canaan community in northeast Cullman County in the very early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 15 near a residence along County Road 1854....
(Updated) Home invasion in Garden City ends with one suspect shot by homeowner
Updated 8-17-20 at 5 p.m.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A home invasion in Garden City in the early morning hours Monday ended with one of the suspects being shot by the homeowner. According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), homeowners woke up when four...
Obituary: Sidney H. Aaron
Funeral services for Sidney H. Aaron, 70, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church. Reverend Doug Pitts will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation at the church prior to the service...
Obituary: Stephen Darrell Hudgins
Memorial services for Stephen Darrell Hudgins, 71, of Decatur will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at Open Minds and Miracles, 406 Pine Ave., Decatur, AL 35601.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hudgins passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at...
Obituary: Melanie Lee Henry
A Celebration of Life service for Melanie Lee Henry, 65, of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at Stone Bridge Farms with Bro. Ryan Whisenhunt officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Henry passed away Friday, Aug. 14,...
Obituary: Ruth Cook
Ruth Cook, 94, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Aug.15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 28, 1925 to Emmett and Mamie Dye.
Visitation will be Monday, Aug.17, 2020 from 1-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where the service...
Obituary: Jerrie Marie Tittle
Jerrie Marie Tittle, 65, of Haleyville entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at Haleyville Healthcare Center.
No services are planned at this time.
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting in Cullman County
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/08/17/new-canaan-shooting-update-1-victim-died-while-defending-himself/
Updated 8-17-20 at 2:33 p.m.
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - Two men are dead and one person injured after a shooting in the New Canaan community in northeast Cullman County. The incident happened in the very early morning hours Saturday, Aug. 15 near a residence...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies’ season opener moving from D.A.R. to Falkville
FAIRVEIW, Ala. – The
Fairview Aggies are still set to kick off the season next Friday but there will
be a change of venue and opponent. The Aggies were originally scheduled to kick
off the season at D.A.R. August 21 but will now travel to Falkville for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make another run at the postseason in 2020. The Eagles are losing a lot of production from last year’s squad in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs gearing up for new season in new region
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
posting a 3-7 record with three wins on the road in 2019, the Hanceville
Bulldogs are making the move from Class 3A to 4A this fall and have a new host
of challenges to prepare for. With experienced names like Bo Joles, Zach
Campbell,...
Dodge City renews CCSO deputy contract, issues certificates of election
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday evening to renew its township deputy agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in the amount of $37,564.80. Deputy David Pitts is assigned to Dodge City. The new contract begins the first...
Cullman County libraries celebrate fiber internet connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many residents around Cullman County worry about internet access for their children's online school work, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is celebrating the completion of a project that brings high-speed fiber internet to each library in the system...
Hanceville council postpones events, hears police and fire reports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening discussed the postponements of several events, heard reports from the police and fire departments, approved a street closure for an event and set the date for a public hearing.
Fire Chief Roger Green reported that...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’
Updated 8-15-20 at 6:15 p.m.
Editor's note: On Saturday, Michael Sapp contacted The Tribune to say that he is the sole proprietor of My Cullman Television. According to the City of Cullman, the business license on file at Cullman City Hall names Roberts Communications founder...
Obituary: James Larry Martin
It is with great sadness that the family of James Larry Martin, 81, announces his peaceful passing at his residence in Cullman, AL Aug. 14, 2020.
Mr. Martin was born in the New Hope community of Holly Pond, AL to James Percy (JP) Martin of...
Obituary: Robert Talmadge Harris
Robert Talmadge Harris of Cullman passed away Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 96. He was born Feb. 24, 1924 in Welti to Vesta Pope and Alpha Sophronia Goodson Harris.
On Dec. 7, 1946, Robert married the love of his life, Frances Scruggs Harris.
He...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 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
Aug. 13
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Johnny Dyar and Windell Calloway, Baileyton mayor
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Windell Calloway, who has served on the town council in place 2 for 12 years, is challenging Mayor...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Tawana Canada and Gerald Turner, Dodge City mayor
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, voters will be choosing their next mayor. Dodge City native Gerald Turner, better known as Cullman Middle School’s head football coach, is challenging...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been canceled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Brindlee Mountain players are unable to participate and the Lions have opted to...
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to boost Alabama investment by $830M
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM), the joint venture between automakers Mazda Motor Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., plans to make an additional $830 million investment to incorporate new cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to its production lines...
TVA announces location of proposed transmission line in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has identified a preferred route for a new transmission line that would provide for growing electrical load and increase power reliability in the Trade area of Cullman County.
TVA is investing approximately $10 million to build 10.5...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Godbee
Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date for Brenda Joyce Godbee, 78, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Godbee passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. She was born June 26, 1942...
Obituary: Reggie Walker
Reggie Walker, 61, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest Aug. 12, 2020 at Lakeland Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Walker was born April 15, 1959 to James and Joyce Walker.
There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Walker is survived by his...
Obituary: Lindon C. Calvert
Funeral services for Lindon C. Calvert, 77, of Lacey’s Spring, AL will be at noon Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Johnny Freeman will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond, AL. The...
Obituary: Misty Leeann Sims
Funeral services for Misty Leeann Sims, 39, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Scott Browder officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Norma Calilung Judkins
Visitation for Norma Calilung Judkins, 74, of Cullman will be from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Judkins passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born June...
Obituary: Anthony Herman Graveman
Anthony Herman Graveman, 87, of Lacey’s Spring, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.
Anthony was born June 25, 1933 to John Herman and Margaret Veigl Graveman.
Anthony is survived by his wife Ann Phelps Graveman; sons Michael (Judi) Graveman and David Graveman; daughters Patricia Roark...
Obituary: Jimmy Edward Eddie
Jimmy Edward Eddie was born June 11, 1945 and passed away Aug. 9, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Aug. 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Cemetery.
Obituary: Jackie Malone Camp
Jackie Malone Camp, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Bro. Jackie was a loving husband, Daddy and Papi. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He accepted his call to preach in 1976 and...
Ivey awards $26M in CARES Act funds for Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded $26 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program- for farmers, ranchers and agricultural operations hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Agriculture has an economic impact of over $70 billion in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 10
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, trespassing; Hwy. 91
harassment; CR 1769
burglary;...
AMC Marktplatz 10 to reopen Aug. 27
Updated 8-13-20 at 2:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's movie theater, the AMC Marktplatz 10, is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 27, according to the company's website and an email sent out to patrons. The theater has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic since...
Bridging the gap: Holly Pond to offer free public WiFi in parks as school resumes
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students who need to do classwork online and don’t have reliable internet at home will have a place to do so, thanks to the Town of Holly Pond. At the last meeting of the Holly Pond Town Council, Mayor Bill...
Obituary: Willa May Hazel Donahue
Memorial service details for Willa May Hazel Donahue, 84, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Donahue passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 13, 1936 to Willard and Mary...
Obituary: William John Gibson
Graveside services for William John Gibson, 66, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Missionary Baptist Church with Donnie Smith officiating.
Mr. Gibson passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug. 29, 1953...
Obituary: Jamie Deason
Jamie Deason, 90, of North Port, FL, formerly of Cullman, AL died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Bruce King Deason; his parents Arthur Leon Deason, Sr. and Milner Ann Horton; and daughter Katherine Stocks.
Mr. Deason is survived...
Obituary: Daniel Sweatmon
Daniel Sweatmon, 89, of Cullman passed away Aug. 11, 2020. He was born March 5, 1931, in Blount County to Daniel and Emma Yancey Sweatmon.
Mr. Sweatmon loved to garden. He was an assembly worker, working for Americold for many years until his retirement, and...
Obituary: Charles “Sonny” West
Charles “Sonny” West passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 82.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time. Burial...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 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
Aug. 10
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
ALDOT opens bids for Highway 157 4-lane project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on July 31 opened bids for its project to widen Alabama Highway 157 through Cullman’s north side to four lanes- from just east of U.S. Highway 31 to just past Cullman Regional. A 3.5-mile stretch...
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth: ‘I’ve come out of resignment’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, after an explosive end to Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in which he announced his resignation, contacted The Tribune Wednesday to say with a laugh, “I’m back on my job. I’ve come out of resignment and I’m...
Commission lays out Annual Transportation Plan, approves airport project funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission presented the County’s Annual Transportation Plan for FY 2021. The plan includes the repaving of County Roads 1212, 1282 and 1545. Funding for these projects, $1.3 million, will...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the late Tyler Walker, who also funded the pavilion. Walker, who perished in a plane crash along with his 10-year-old daughter...
Obituary: Sara Frances Ruehl
Sara Frances Ruehl was born Oct. 10, 1918. She passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at the age of 101 years and 10 months. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman City Cemetery.
Sara was...
Obituary: Russell Lombardo
Funeral services for Russell Lombardo will be Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. Interment will...
Obituary: Jamey Dewayne Morgan
Jamey Dewayne Morgan, 39, of Addison entered into rest Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 in Arley.
Jamey was born Nov. 13, 1980 in Jasper, Alabama. He attended Addison High School in the Class of 1999. Jamey enjoyed fishing and hunting and taking people on fishing and...
Colony mayor: ‘I resign’
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COLONY, Ala. - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth on Tuesday evening said, "I resign" after he adjourned a contentious meeting of the Colony Town Council.
The mayor's statement came after a series of heated exchanges between himself, Councilman Curtis Johnson, who is challenging Leeth in...
9 arrested; 30 grams marijuana, 3 grams meth seized; children in home
VINEMONT, Ala. - Nine people were arrested Monday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) for various drug-related crimes. The arrests followed a citizen complaint to CRT deputies who were working in the Vinemont area.
The CCSO said CRT deputies conducted...
Extension Offices serving as drop-off points for mystery seed packages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is partnering with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to assist in collecting unsolicited seed packages being sent to Alabama residents from China. The packages often indicate that they contain jewelry rather than seeds....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 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
Aug. 10
third-degree criminal mischief; person; Oak Manor Dr....
Meet Holly Pond Mayor-Elect Carla Hart
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver prepares for his retirement, Councilwoman Carla Hart is getting ready to take on the job. Hart, who has served on the council for the past four years in place 2, was unopposed in her...
(Updated) City recycling pickup to resume Monday, Aug. 17
Updated 8-11-20 at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook announced at Monday’s city council meeting that the city’s recycling service is set to resume operations next Monday, Aug. 17.
Cook, chairman of the Public Works Committee, told the council, “We’ll run the...
Cullman Co. Youth Football kicking off Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Despite the spread of coronavirus putting sports at all levels and seemingly everything
else around the world in jeopardy, there will be a youth football season in Cullman
County kicking off Aug. 22. Hanceville is the only squad that will not be
playing this year...
Cullman council lays out plan for fuel tax-funded street projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening adopted a transportation improvement plan for fiscal year 2021 based on anticipated funding from the Rebuild Alabama Act fuel tax.
According to the resolution, “The Rebuild Alabama Act provides for an allocation among the municipalities...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from the normal evening of outside fun due to COVID-19, the...
Obituary: Johnie Lee Scott
Johnie Lee Scott, 85, of Falkville passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Dec. 16, 1934 to the late John Oliver and Lillian Maybell Scott.
Mr. Scott was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, played baseball at Gold Ridge...
Obituary: Dennis Brian Crane
Memorial services for Dennis Brian Crane, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Crane passed away...
Obituary: Jeanette Lynn Braseale
Graveside services for Jeanette Lynn Braseale, 73, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Hamby’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Brad McDonald officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Braseale passed away Aug. 8, 2020 at her residence. She...
Obituary: Eva “Lesa” Lee Edwards
Eva Lee “Lesa” Edwards, 65, of Holly Pond entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2020. She was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee Oct. 13, 1954 to David Lee Stephens and Joan G. Gourley.
Lesa loved to draw and was...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 6
domestic violence; CR 1435
harassment; CR 1114
violation of a protection order; CR 700
menacing, harassment;...
Arley man killed in boating accident on Smith Lake
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - An Arley man was killed Monday in a boating accident on Smith Lake in Winston County.
According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division Lt. Chad Pate, the incident happened at approximately 9 a.m.
"Marine Patrol Troopers responded to a single-vessel...
Cullman County courts lay out new jury procedures
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas, after announcing last week that jury trials would resume the week of Sept. 14 with new COVID-19 safety procedures, released a brief video addressing prospective jurors along with the court’s administrative order laying out new...
Obituary: Fred Matthew Wilkins
Fred Matthew Wilkins, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Arden Courts of Westlake in Westlake, Ohio.
Fred was born Sept. 21, 1927 in Addison, Alabama.
Before entering the workforce in Hollywood, Florida, driving a cement mixer,...
Census Day of Action for Alabama Businesses set for Aug. 12
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — in partnership with the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the National Federation of Independent Business, Alabama Chapter (NFIB) — announced Thursday...
Keeping the Pontiac legend alive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sportsman Lake Park welcomed vintage and classic Pontiacs, Oaklands and GMCs Saturday morning for the 33rd Annual All Pontiac Show, thanks to the Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) Alabama Chapter, along with the Heart of Dixie Chapter of the GTO Association...
Obituary: Virginia Ann Graf Waddey
Virginia Ann Graf Waddey was born July 7, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama to Mayme Adell Taylor Graf and Louis George Graf, Sr.
She passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 after a two-month battle with a glioblastoma.
She is predeceased by her parents; her...
Obituary: Sandra Dawn Price
Sandra Dawn Price, 49, of Cullman passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 21, 1970 to William Carey and Mary Kelley Smith.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Kenneth Price.
Survivors include her husband Karl Wayne...
Obituary: Harold Phillips
Harold Waymon Phillips passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at the age of 83. He was a resident of the Folsom Nursing Home in Cullman, AL where he passed away peacefully.
Mr. Phillips was a longtime business owner of Phillips Tire Service in Sylacauga. Prior...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 1. Incumbent JoAnn Oakley, who has served 28 years in the...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 5. Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith are running for the position...
Cullman Courts to resume jury trials week of Sept. 14 with new COVID-19 safety procedures
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Courts announced Friday that, starting in September, jury trials will resume with new procedures in place to decrease the chances of courtroom exposure to COVID-19. A statement issued by the court late Friday afternoon reads:
After adopting new procedures designed...
Cullman Police Department honors officers for years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday morning recognized three of its officers for their years of service to the city. Officer Tyler Jackson and Sgt. Trey Higginbotham received their five-year pins, and Sgt. Joey Duncan was presented his 20-year pin.
As...
Tribune’s Cullman Municipal Election debates begin today
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and some by first-time politicians.
The...
Obituary: Mary Frances Fink
Mary Frances Fink, 84, passed away peacefully at her home Aug. 6, 2020.
She was born in Cullman, AL and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1955. She began her career as a dental hygienist by training with Dr. Jack Vogel and enjoyed working with...
Obituary: Annette Lee Golden
Annette Lee Golden of Hanceville passed away Aug. 6, 2020 at the age of 59.
She was born Nov. 26, 1961 in Long Island New York to Angel Louis and Alice Rasado Gonzalez. She is preceded in death by her father.
Graveside services are Sunday, Aug....
Obituary: Lawrence Edward Shelton
Visitation for Lawrence Edward Shelton, 60, of Hanceville will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shelton passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born Tuesday,...
