Obituary: William Curtis Cantrell
Funeral services for William
Curtis Cantrell, 68, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday Oct.
20, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral
home Saturday, beginning at 5:30 until 8 pm.
Mr. Cantrell was the son...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fultondale tops Hanceville 33-8
FULTONDALE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs were dealt a solid defeat by the Fultondale Wildcats Friday night as the Bulldogs scored late in the fourth quarter to narrowly avoid a shutout.
(3-5) Hanceville held (7-1) Fultondale to only a safety in the first half of...
Obituary: Anthony Joseph Schaffer
Anthony Joseph Schaffer, 87, passed away Oct. 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.
He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He retired from NASA (Redstone Arsenal) after 32 years of service, where he worked on the Apollo and Space...
Obituary: Farris Gale Williams
Funeral services for Farris Gale Williams, 73, of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 20, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Eric Twilley officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at Cullman Regional....
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Marion County on the road 35-20
GUIN, Ala. – After falling to Pickens County at home a week ago, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on Marion County. The Red Raiders jumped out to an early lead over the Tigers and pulled away in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Dueland’s late score lifts Bearcats over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was another typical showdown between Cullman and Hartselle at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night as the Tigers and Bearcats took every second on the game clock to decide a winner. It was a low-scoring affair that Cullman led just 3-0...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Area tournaments set to begin Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Volleyball’s regular season is winding down this weekend and that means area tournaments are right around the corner. Three teams, Addison, Fairview and Holly Pond, will be hosting after winning their area crowns in the regular season and the rest will...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
Oct. 16
leaving
the scene of an accident; person; 4th St. SW, McNabb Rd....
Grace Place and director Bill Strandlund honored in Touchstone Energy 2019 #WhoPowersYou Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, Bill Strandlund, director of Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place ministry to victims of memory loss, placed fourth in the nationwide 2019 #WhoPowersYou Contest sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperative, Inc. and open to members of Touchstone’s network of local cooperatives....
North Alabama Area Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities honors multiple Cullman area residents, businesses
DECATUR, Ala. - Six local businesspeople and employees, along with three local employers, this month were honored at the North Alabama Area Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities (NAACEPD) Annual Awards Luncheon in Decatur. This committee, one of several set up by...
Alabama reaches record low 3.0% unemployment rate; Cullman County’s rate falls to 2.2%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 3.0%, a new series low, down from August’s previous record setting rate of 3.1%, and below September 2018’s rate of 3.8%. September’s rate...
Obituary: Nora J. James
Graveside services for Nora J. James, 88, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery located in Hayden, AL.
Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Coffman) Millican.
Mrs. James was a former bank teller at...
Obituary: Bonetta Todd Raney
Funeral services for Bonetta Todd Raney will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Paul Rivers and Pastor Johnny Benefield officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Mrs. Raney passed away at her home Oct. 17, 2019 at...
Obituary: Corey Lawrence Sanderson
Corey Lawrence Sanderson, 50, of Nolensville, Tennessee passed away Oct. 14, 2019.
Corey is the beloved son of Ralph (Larry) and Reba Nell Sanderson of Cullman, Alabama.
He was a loving husband, proud father, and trusted friend. Corey served with the Metro Nashville Police Department for...
Obituary: Margaret Fromhold Whatley
Margaret Fromhold Whatley,
92, of Cullman passed away Oct. 17, 2019.
She was born in Cullman
Jan. 14, 1927 to Anthony Bernard and Jeanette Shetland Fromhold.
She is preceded in
death by her husband Haskel Whatley and her parents, Jeanette Shetland Fromhold
and Anthony Bernard Fromhold.
Funeral services...
Obituary: Danny Glenn Thompson
Memorial services for Danny Glenn Thompson are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Thompson passed away at Select Specialty Hospital, Birmingham, AL, Oct. 15, 2019 at the age of 56.
He was born Nov. 11, 1962 to Billy Charles...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview sweeps tri-match with Holly Pond, Susan Moore
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The
prep volleyball regular season is winding down and the Lady Broncos of Holly
Pond hosted Fairview and Susan Moore Thursday night for a tri-match before area
tournaments begin Monday. The Lady Aggies knocked off both Holly Pond and Susan
Moore in straight sets...
Hanceville’s ‘Rowdy Bunch’ puts CCSO’s detective skills to the test
Updated 10-17-19 5:31 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Rowdy Bunch at the Hanceville Senior Center had a little fun Thursday morning with Sheriff Matt Gentry and others from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Knowing that the CCSO would be cooking out at the center,...
Alabama Softball’s Claire Jenkins to miss 2020 season with torn ACL
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior shortstop Claire Jenkins suffered an ACL injury in practice and will miss the 2020 season. She underwent successful surgery on her left knee Thursday morning and is expected to make a full recovery.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope, Cullman, West Point, Cold Springs, Addison hosting regional matchups
With most of the regular season in the books, several
local teams have already punched their tickets to the playoffs and more still
have a chance to play their way in these last two weeks. Addison will play on
Thursday this week and host Tharptown, West Point...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 15
criminal
mischief; CR 282reckless
endangerment; CR 1087theft of
property; CR 1435harassment;
Hwy. 91domestic
violence; CR 1184shooting
into an occupied dwelling; CR...
LIST: Community Happenings: Oct. 17-20
Here are some events happening around the community from Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Hanceville Senior Center Cookout
10 a.m. at the Hanceville Senior Center- The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will be grilling out for the seniors.
Cullman County Master Gardeners October Meeting
10...
Peinhardt Farm Day returns this Saturday, Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, the Peinhardt family will open Peinhardt Living History Farm will to the public for an educational day of traditional rural life.
According to the Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation, “The entire family can enjoy hands-on experiences from...
Obituary: Bernard Anthony Kurecki II
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Bernard
Anthony Kurecki II, 81, of Eva, Alabama.
Mr. Kurecki was born Sept. 7, 1938 to Bernard Anthony and
Helen Elizabeth Jankowski Kurecki, Sr.
He passed away at his residence Wednesday, Oct. 16,
2019.
Obituary: Edith Mae Dean
Graveside services for Edith Mae Dean,
95, of Hanceville will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at Arkadelphia
Cemetery located in Hanceville, AL. Her family will welcome friends for a
visitation prior to the service at Hanceville Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m.
Mrs. Dean was the...
Seniors sizzlin’ in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Things are heating up for the senior citizen community in Good Hope. A new program, Sizzlin’ Seniors, kicked off Tuesday morning at Good Hope City Hall, where several rounds of bingo were played, after which the group had lunch and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2019. 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 DepartmentIncidentsOct. 14
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Broadway Ave....
Cullman Courts going to the dogs, again!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Courthouse, official office of Brooksie the court dog, has welcomed a fresh new crop of canine companions to its staff. On Tuesday, District Judge Rusty Turner announced that a local group of volunteer trainers and handlers with the...
Local organizations receive donations from Merchants Bank Charity Classic golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Merchants
Bank held its 26th annual Charity Classic golf tournament in September
and on Wednesday, several local organizations were at Merchants Bank to receive
the proceeds from this year’s event. Cullman Caring for Kids, Good Samaritan Health
Clinic and Cullman Regional Home Health and Hospice...
(Update) Cullman man charged in Tuesday night shooting
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. - One person was injured and a Cullman man arrested following a shooting near the Pleasant Grove community Tuesday evening.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the incident happened at approximately 5 p.m. along County Road...
Farm-City Bus Tour hits the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - A packed charter bus provided by Wallace State Community College left Cullman Tuesday morning to embark on the 2019 Farm-City Tour that stopped at three fun destinations. Hosted by the Cullman County Cooperative Extension Office and Cullman Farm-City, the tour stopped...
Exclusive: Duck River Reservoir level to be lowered for inspection of dam
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Power Board, which oversees the Duck River Reservoir, is preparing to lower the water level--which is already down slightly due to a recent lack of rain--to allow inspection of the face of the dam for leaking issues which began...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Warriors defeat Fairview to win this year’s Cullman County Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – It’s
been 55 years since West Point last held the Cullman County Tournament title,
but that drought ended Tuesday night when this year’s Lady Warriors squad
defeated the top-seeded Fairview Lady Aggies to win the county crown. West
Point actually swept Fairview twice during...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
Oct. 10
domestic
violence; CR 517domestic
violence, criminal mischief; CR 437burglary;
CR 715unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 747unlawful
possession of a controlled...
Obituary: Freda Mae Stacks
Freda Mae Stacks, 89, of Memphis, TN passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Cullman, AL.
She was born to John and Irene Goss Walls Sept. 19, 1930.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Benjamin R. Stacks, Jr.; her sister, Juanita...
Obituary: Taylor Garcia Tapia, Alvaro Garcia Tapia
Albertville Funeral Home Downtown announces the deaths of Taylor Garcia Tapia, 9, and Alvaro Garcia Tapia, 3, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at their residence.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Capilla de la Santa Cruz/Chapel of...
Obituary: Oliver Xavier Bladow
Oliver Xavier Bladow, 23, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.
Oliver was born Sept. 18, 1996.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 4-5 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs.
Oliver is survived by his wife, Deonna Bladow; father,...
1 shot near Pleasant Grove community
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/10/16/update-cullman-man-charged-in-tuesday-night-shooting/
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. - One person was injured and one detained by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) following a shooting near the Pleasant Grove community Tuesday evening.
The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. along County Road 1485.
The CCSO would only say,...
Mother Sara Tapia will face murder charges in deaths of sons, Taylor Garcia, 9 and Alvaro Garcia, 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – “You know, in law enforcement, there’s things you can prepare yourself for, and there’s things you can’t prepare yourself for, and this is an incident that you can never prepare for,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Gentry held a press conference...
Cullman County Youth Football Playoffs set to begin Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Saturday marked the end of the youth football regular season and four teams
from the fireplug, wee-wee, and pee-wee divisions clinched playoff spots. The
goal for each team will be to hold the championship trophy when the postseason
ends and that journey will start Saturday,...
Mind, body and coffee: new downtown Hanceville shop offers well-being for the whole person
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Leah and Ace McCollins slipped in behind the line of street vendors on Commercial Street for a “soft” opening of their new coffee-and-much-more shop named Rise Up. The business completes the Commercial...
CCCDC presents 7 checks to local organizations, schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its September meeting, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) approved nine grants, totaling more than $100,000. Seven local organizations and schools were presented with their grant checks Monday morning.
The grant recipients present Monday morning were:
Sacred Heart School for self-guided student...
Cullman City Council gets earful about conditions on Katherine Street
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday sat down before an audience, composed mainly of residents from Katherine Street Northwest on the city’s west side, and got an earful about conditions on the street when the floor was opened to public comment.
Delitha...
Obituary: Edna Mae Strickland
Edna Mae Strickland, 89, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
She was born Jan. 23, 1930 to Herbert F. and Vera E.
Crumpton. Edna had been a member of First Baptist Church in Haleyville since
1956, where she had sung in...
Obituary: Robert B. Helton
Robert B.
Helton, 70, passed away at his home Oct. 13, 2019.
He was born May 30, 1949 to Herman Franklin Helton and to
Frances Lee Brown Helton.
Mr. Helton is survived by his wife, Billie Helton; two
daughters, Jennifer Duvall and Michelle Anderson; one sister, Pat Green; and...
Obituary: Coral C. Grimes
Coral
Carlene Grimes, 80, of Double Springs, entered into rest Sunday, Oct.
13, 2019.
Mrs. Grimes was born Oct. 5, 1939.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from noon-2 p.m.
at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where services will be held at 2pm.
Brother Tom Lewis and Brother...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman County Volleyball Tournament Day 1 recap; West Point, Fairview stay in winner’s bracket
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially got underway at West
Point High School Monday afternoon and day one was full of sweeps. None of Monday’s
six matches required more than two sets to settle and the Lady Aggies and Lady
Warriors got through...
Obituary: David Nathaniel Self
David
Nathaniel Self, 72, of Cullman, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
He was born May 13, 1947 to Rosson Ward and M. Ruth Sharp
Self.
David was hearing impaired, but he never let that hinder
him. He attended Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega and...
Obituary: Tommy Wayne Burgess, Sr.
Tommy
Wayne Burgess, Sr., 77, from Cullman, passed away peacefully Oct.
13, 2019.
Born in Cullman, AL Oct. 10, 1942 to Ola and Coy Burgess, he lived in NY most
of his life. Survivors include wife, Nancy; children, Tommy Jr., Timmy, Terry
(Tara), Teddy (Amber), Jennifer (Andrew) and Charlie;...
Obituary: Dillon McDearmon
Funeral services for Dillon McDearmon of Falkville, 36, will
be Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Milan Dekich officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in
Ebenezer Cemetery (Morgan County). Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
from...
Local students bring home ribbons from Youth Sheep Show during Alabama National Fair
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For hundreds of youth across Alabama, fall fair season means one thing- it’s livestock show time.
That translates to family time for youth like Cole Eubanks of Cullman County, one of about 250 exhibitors to compete in livestock shows during the Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
Oct. 9
third-degree
criminal trespassing; CR 469
Oct. 10
third-degree
theft of property; Belk; Cullman Shopping Centerthird-degree
criminal mischief;...
LIST: Fall festivals & Halloween happenings
Updated 10-29-19 10:43 a.m.
Below is a list of fall/Halloween events happening around the community. Know of one we missed? Send your information to wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman County CASA Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m.
Cullman County CASA, 402 Arnold St. NE Suite W-1, Cullman
No tricks here!!...
Inaugural Cullman County Fair Motorcycle Show a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. – The final day of the Cullman County Fair was Saturday, and inside the Coca-Cola Theatre, motorcycles were on display at the fair’s inaugural motorcycle show.
Cullman Lion Charlie Childers shared what inspired the Lions to begin a bike show.
“Well, we’re just on...
Obituary: Loretta Jones Bailey
Loretta Jones Bailey was born Aug. 21, 1934 and died Oct. 13, 2019 at her home in Cullman, Alabama.
Loretta was born in Jasper, Alabama, the second of four children, to Lester and Lillian (Franklin) Jones.
She graduated from Birmingham-Southern and later earned a master's degree...
Hanceville downtown revival on display as festivals, new businesses bring crowds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cool fall weather (finally!) and well-established side-by-side festivals on Saturday brought crowds to downtown Hanceville for the eighth annual Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival and 28th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. On the crafty end, 60 retail vendors and four...
Obituary: Jason Hodge
Jason Hodge, 56, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jason was born Aug. 6, 1963 to Julian and Ona Fay Hodge. He was a die-hart Alabama Fan (Roll Tide!) and outdoorsman. Jason was employed at...
Cullman County Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
youth football regular season is officially over and the rest of the playoff field
in each division was decided on Saturday in some huge games. Hanceville
traveled to take on Vinemont, Holly Pond hosted Fairview, the Good Hope Outlaws
traveled to take on Cold...
(Update) 2 children, ages 9 and 3, found murdered near Baileyton; mother arrested
Updated 10-12-19 at 6:30 p.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Two children were found murdered at a residence along the 4000 block of County Road 1718 near Baileyton Saturday afternoon. Authorities say the children's mother has been arrested.
A visibly distraught Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addressed the...
Hanceville FFA wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Farm Olympics
CULLMAN, Ala. - A team from Hanceville High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) on Friday evening won the inaugural Cullman County Fair Farm Olympics. In events including the team plank walk, nail driving, hay bale stacking, rope climbing and a wheel barrow race,...
Agriplex ‘Little Farmers’ pick cotton, meet chickens, butterflies
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cotton, chickens and monarch butterflies were the hot scoop Friday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex, where one of its programs, the Little Farmers preschool program, got together for its monthly meeting. For the month of October, the Little Farmers learned...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs leave Tanner with 44-25 region win
TANNER, Ala. - Addison traveled to Rip Swanner Field in Tanner, Alabama to take on a rebuilding Tanner Rattlers team in a region game. What looked like a mismatch on paper, well, turned out to be a mismatch on the field. Addison looked like it was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders collect 17-11 region win at Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. - Coming off a tough loss to Northside last week, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road Friday night for a region matchup with Haleyville.
Haleyville got the ball first only to chew up some clock and be forced to punt the ball....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview holds off West Morgan 35-28 for region win
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On a beautiful fall evening at Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview, the West Morgan Rebels took on the Aggies in a Class 4A, Region 7 showdown and Fairview looked to continue its winning ways from last week.
The Aggies won the toss...
PREP FOOTBALL: J.B. Pennington spoils homecoming for Broncos
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming for the Holly Pond Broncos and they faced off against the Tigers of J.B. Pennington. In the end, Pennington was too much for Holly Pond.
The Broncos, wearing their dark green uniforms, received the opening kickoff and started...
Obituary: Kenneth Wayne Shugart
Kenneth Wayne Shugart,
69, of Haleyville entered into rest Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Shugart was born
Oct. 1, 1950 in Tucson, Arizona. He was a member of the U.S. Army for four
years and a member of Solid Rock Church. He loved to fish...
Obituary: Celia “Honey” Moyers Hubbard
Celia “Honey” Moyers Hubbard,
88, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at Cullman Regional.
She is survived by
her children: Don (Judie) Hubbard, Denise (Dale) Wilson, Lisa (John) Cook,
Lauren Mitchell Pope, Stacey (Edward) Beshears, Stephanie (Dave) Collins and
Shane (Elizabeth) Hubbard. Honey had 15 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren, with...
Obituary: Vanessa Ann Sims-Nichols
Funeral services for Vanessa Ann Sims-Nichols, 35, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ned Densby and Benny Shipp
officiating; interment in Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sims...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop region matchup against Pickens County
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping last week’s matchup on the road against Brilliant, Meek returned home Friday night to host the Tornadoes of Pickens County. The Tigers were hoping to bounce back after falling to Pickens County last season, but the Tornadoes were just...
Siddalee Drake crowned 2019 Teen Miss Fair Princess
CULLMAN, Ala. – Twelve young girls participated in the 2019 Teen Miss Fair Princess Pageant Thursday night.
Siddalee Drake, 13, daughter of Jimmy Drake and the late Amy Drake, was crowned 2019 Teen Miss Fair Princess.
Victoria Faith Hudson, 15, daughter of Angela Hudson, won...
Isabella Grace Jones crowned 2019 Junior Miss Fair Princess
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fourteen young girls participated in the 2019 Cullman County Fair Junior Miss Fair Princess Pageant Thursday evening.
Isabella Grace Jones, 10, daughter of Tony and Tina Jones, was crowned 2019 Cullman County Fair Junior Miss Fair Princess.
Maycie Grace Nolan, 12, daughter of...
Cullman man charged with transmitting obscene material to child
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with transmitting obscene material to a child.
Randall Kirk Means, 32, was arrested Monday, Oct. 7 by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
CCSO investigators recently conducted an investigation into Means and found that Means...
Cullman Regional to open Urgent Care Center, Imaging Center & Specialty Clinic in Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced it will soon break ground on a new multi-use health care facility in Hartselle, Alabama. The facility will include an urgent care center, outpatient imaging center and specialty physician clinic.
“We continue to have more people from...
Cullman Regional’s 5th annual Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is excited to announce it will host its fifth annual Trunk or Treat event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. on the Cullman Regional campus.
Main features of this year’s event will include free food, bounce houses, free health...
‘The purest form of love’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 2018, Victoria's Hope has served low-income families and disaster victims of Cullman County by offering assistance with clothing and household goods and necessities. A year later, Founder April German opened a full thrift store - Victoria's Hope Thrift and Treasures-...
Hanceville 3rd grader launches ‘Safety First’ campaign
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Aistin Gable is a little boy with an enormous heart who enjoys helping others but shies away from the spotlight. The Hanceville third grader spent time Monday during his fall break picking up litter left behind at Hanceville’s Veterans Park. He...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
Oct. 9
third-degree
criminal mischief, third-degree domestic violence; person; Ave. F SEthird-degree
domestic violence; person; Hwy....
‘I’m just very proud of these kids’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville High School Leo Club hosted a blood drive at the school Thursday, seeing a huge response.
At midday, Leo Club sponsor Tina Weldon was excited about the turnout.
“The blood drive is amazing,” she said. “We had over 50 sign-ins; we...
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne speaks at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College welcomed U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama Thursday morning, the second of two meetings the college hosted in order for constituents to meet and ask questions of members of Congress. The first meeting was held Sept. 30 with...
Cullman Regional hosts 2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville native Renee Quick shared her inspirational story of battling breast cancer as the keynote speaker at this year’s Think Pink Luncheon Thursday. This is the second year Cullman Regional has hosted the luncheon, in a continued effort to bring awareness...
Hanceville talks festivals, new local historical book
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a short agenda Thursday night. With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Sawyer leading the meeting, the council discussed a few final details as the city readies for this year’s Mud Creek...
Obituary: James Lewis Parker
Funeral services for James Lewis “J.L.” Parker will be Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Revival Center, with Pastor Jeremy Wilbanks, Bishop Greg Wilbanks and Rev. Jim Hampton officiating, and interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery.
Mr. Parker passed away at his home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison, Cold Springs, West Point, Good Hope hitting the road for region matchups
With over half of the regular season in the books this
football season, its time to start thinking about the postseason and we have
several local teams still very much in the playoff hunt. Addison will try to
follow up a huge win over Colbert County on...
Inaugural Garden City Music Festival this Saturday
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City Park will be filled with music and festivities all day this Saturday, Oct. 12, when the inaugural Garden City Music Festival takes place from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The event will benefit the Garden City Volunteer Fire...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
Oct. 7
domestic
violence; CR 520domestic
violence, trespassing; CR 792unlawful
possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia,
trafficking drugs; Hwy....
High heat, minimal moisture hurt yields, bottom line
Zero. Zip. Zilch.
That’s how much rain Terry Wyatt’s 500-acre cotton crop received in September.
“Cotton likes hot weather, but you have to have some rain,” said Wyatt, whose non-irrigated cropland in Harpersville was in the heart of Alabama’s most persistent drought based on the U.S....
Spelling Bee repeat!
St. Bernard seventh grader Carter Daily took the Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee title for the second year Wednesday evening. A bee veteran, Daily reached the third round of this year’s 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Pictured from left to right are...
U.S. Supreme Court decisions advance 6 Alabama capital sentences, 2 for murders of police officers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on Monday not to review several Alabama death penalty cases, including two for the murders of police officers in Birmingham and Montgomery and another that was the State’s first prosecution for...
Cool (senior) kids hit the fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors took full advantage of the crisp fall weather as the fairgrounds opened Wednesday morning for Senior Day. They enjoyed the many exhibits, were delighted to ride the carousel and Ferris wheel and cheered the outstanding entertainment at the...
Obituary: Lester Windfield Phillips
Mr. Lester Windfield Phillips, 82, of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord Oct. 9, 2019 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1937 to Hardy and Martha Ball Phillips.
He was a devout Christian and was a member of Damascus Baptist...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or
arrests reported.
Cullman Police
Department
Incidents
Oct. 7
harassment;
person; Hwy. 157
Oct. 8
second-degree
theft of property; person; 10th St. SE; utility trailer;...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, Tigers, Aggies, Broncos hosting region foes; Bearcats traveling Thursday
As we make our way through October and the end of the
regular season approaches, playoff contenders have separated themselves from
the rest of the pack and the remaining games will be critical to determine who
will be in the postseason and where they might go. The...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment Name: 4-WAY
Address: 4244 Co Rd 109
City: BREMEN
Zip Code: 35033
Score: 92
Smoke Free: Yes
Inspection date: 9/17/2019
Establishment Name: AFC SUSHI @ PUBLIX #...
Cullman Power Board gives back to the community with Powerfest
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Power Board (CPB) on Tuesday showed appreciation to the community with its annual “Powerfest” event, providing a free meal and door prizes for the public.
CPB General Manager Mike Manning shared what Powerfest is about.
“We’re glad to have Cullman Powerfest...
Emilee Beth Harbison crowned 2019 Cullman County Fair Queen
CULLMAN, Ala. – Emilee Beth Harbison was crowned 2019 Cullman County Fair Queen in competition in the Coca-Cola Theatre at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Tuesday evening. With her title, Harbison will receive a $3,000 scholarship award paid to the school of her choice, given...
Obituary: William “David” Snyder
William
David Snyder, age 57, of Arley passed away at his residence on
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.
David was born on March 1, 1962 in Decatur, Alabama. He was
a graduate of Meek High School and he went on to get an auto body degree at
Bevil State. He...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Guthery, Kerber lead Saints, Lady Saints to wins at Hay of a Run in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several
local squads were in action at the Fairview “Hay of a Run” meet Tuesday afternoon
but it was St. Bernard that left with the most hardware. The Saints finished 22
points ahead of Fairview to collect a win and the Lady Saints edged...
Cullman Brewers Guild to host ‘Pints for Joe- An ALS Fundraiser’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Brewers Guild will hold a special fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5-9 p.m. at Goat Island Brewing for the guild’s vice president, Joe Pace, who was recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS).
President Jason Guidry shared with The Tribune,...
West Point native Eric Bennett wins national vocalist award
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Southern Gospel group Triumphant Quartet, which has headlined the Good Samaritan Health Clinic fundraiser, the Caring for Cullman Concert, for several years, will return to town in two weeks with three new national awards to its credit, and bass singer/West Point...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Oct. 2
domestic
violence; CR 504burglary;
Hwy. 69 Ndomestic
violence; Hwy. 157domestic
violence; CR 1082harassment;
CR 64unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437trespassing;
CR...
