Wal-Mart Distribution gives large donation to United Way’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With just one day left in United Way of Cullman County's 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive, Wal-Mart Distribution Center has stepped in to provide a big donation. WDC's Dustin Elliott stopped by the United Way office Thursday afternoon and dropped...
Arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 22
obstructing government operations, giving false name to a law enforcement officer; Hwy. 69...
Opioid Institute holds seminar in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives of the Opioid Training Institute (OTI), a collaboration between the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), came to Cullman Wednesday to lead a day-long public seminar to help local authorities and citizens...
Make someone smile! Cullman Florist delivers smiles at Folsom Center
Updated 7-25-19 1:03 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff of The Folsom Center were all smiles Wednesday after receiving surprise gifts from Cullman Florist. For the second year, Cullman Florist participated in Teleflora’s Make Someone Smile Week. Florists Stephanie Cook and Carla Fussell,...
Walnut Street set to re-open next week
CULLMAN, Ala. - A slope failure, heavy rain and construction work at an adjacent property along Walnut Street Northwest and Burgundy Lane Northwest caused a part of the road to start sliding downhill about six weeks ago, prompting a road closure near Rusken Packaging....
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Ackerman
Cheryl Ann Ackerman was born May 11, 1965 and passed away July 24, 2019.
Obituary: Roger Allen Knight
Roger Allen Knight, 68, of Jasper, Alabama entered into rest July 23, 2019.
Mr. Knight was born Jan. 15, 1951 in Haleyville, Alabama. As a young man he attended Winston County High School and served in the United States Army. He was a loving husband...
Obituary: Shirley Ferguson
Mrs. Shirley Ferguson, 83, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019 at her home.
She was born March 18, 1936 in Georgia to the late Shelby H. English & Helen Jarrell English.
No services are planned at this time.
NTSB: Good Hope man crossed center line in Mississippi wreck that killed 8
SCOOBA, Miss. - The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday released its preliminary report on the June 3 crash that left eight people dead in Scooba, Mississippi, saying a truck crossed the center line of Mississippi State Highway 16, striking a van. Both drivers...
Citizens Bank’s Cade Smith graduates Alabama Banking School
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A total of 59 students from across the state graduated from the Alabama Banking School July 19, and among them was Cade Smith from Citizens Bank & Trust.
Held at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, this year’s session was the...
Cullman first responders practice safe school drills
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new school year right around the corner, there are lots of things for students, teachers, parents and administrators to think about, including school safety. The Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been thinking about school safety as well and has...
Arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 22
leaving the scene of an accident; person;...
Bremen’s Stan and Suzanne Wood named Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) on Wednesday announced four Tree Farmer families from among more than 70,000 certified Tree Farmers as this year’s Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
They are:
South: Stan and Suzanne Wood of Bremen, Alabama...
ATF: AL concealed-carry permits no longer acceptable in place of background checks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Monday issued an advisory to all Alabama federal firearms licensees (FFLs) saying, in part, "In the interest of public safety, and effective immediately, FFLs in Alabama may...
Arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 22
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Courthouse HVAC system to be replaced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission hopes to soon replace the HVAC system at the Cullman County Courthouse.
“We are going to have to do something,” said Chairman Kenneth Walker. “The week before the 4th (of July) we had a breakdown. If Dye Services...
Pet of the Week: On a hot summer day, you’ll enjoy a cool Breezy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
“This sweet girl is Breezy. She was scared, but now is free! Breezy was so fun to photograph, as her true self was being revealed! She likes...
Good Hope moves forward with park plans, talks Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope is taking the first steps since purchasing 33.68 acres adjacent to Municipal Park to begin developing the land for recreational purposes. The city council voted Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett to enter into...
Cullman Electric Cooperative celebrates local farmers with Pop-Up Farmers’ Market
CULLMAN, Ala. - To help support local agriculture and grow more connected to the local farming community, the Cullman Electric Cooperative partnered with the North Alabama Agriplex to host a small, one-day farmers’ market. Featuring booths from Burks Farms, Thompsons' Orchard, Greenleaf Farms, Idlewild South...
Cullman council OKs 10-year tax abatement for REHAU expansion; $12.5M investment to create 70 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a 10-year abatement of “all state and local noneducational ad valorem taxes, all construction related transaction taxes, except those construction related transaction taxes levied for educational purposes or for capital improvements for education”...
Obituary: Stella Mae Schaffer
Stella Mae Schaffer, 91, died in the comfort of the home her husband built her in Summerfield, FL Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Stella was born in Cullman, AL in 1928 to Delton Lawrence and Nina Lawrence.
Better known as "Granny," Stella leaves behind her loving husband...
Obituary: Larry Lorinsky
Larry Lorinsky passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born July 31, 1944, to Jacob and Bernice Lorinsky.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughters, Jessica (Myra) Lorinsky and Jennifer (Mike) Simpson; brother, Michael (Laurie) Lorinsky; and...
Obituary: Cathy McCollum Cotten
Memorial services for Cathy McCollum Cotten, 70, of Bremen, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cotten passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at...
Obituary: Margaret Lois Young
Margaret "Lois" Fraley-Young joined her heavenly family July 18, 2019 at 7:38 am.
She was born to Robert and Ackey Dean Fraley March 1, 1938 in Beckley, WV.
Lois, as she liked to be called, was very proud of her WV roots and enjoyed visiting as...
Obituary: Nelda “Faye” Fox
Funeral services for Nelda “Faye” Fox, 80, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hanceville. Pastor John Jankens will officiate. Mrs. Fox will be laid to rest at the Cullman Memory Gardens, Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will...
Jimmy Davis
Funeral services for Jimmy Davis, 81, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday July 25, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West Point, AL. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at...
Obituary: Kristopher Daniel Harris
Funeral services for Kristopher Daniel Harris, 32, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Cullman, will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Jones Chapel Community Chapel at 2 p.m., with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Community Chapel from...
Obituary: Clarence Boyd Layton
Memorial services for Mr. Clarence Boyd Layton, 62, of Moulton are incomplete at this time.
Boyd was born Nov. 8, 1956 and passed away at his residence Saturday, July 20, 2019.
Hanceville enjoys 2nd Summer Concert Series event
Updated 7-23-19 11:35 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It was a gorgeous evening for the Hanceville Music Fest Saturday at Veterans Park. The community came out to enjoy a rain-cooled night while The Natchez Trace Band performed everyone’s Southern Rock favorites. This was the second concert...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood donors
National blood shortages are impacting blood centers across the country, and locally, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have emergency need for all blood types.
Summer months take a toll on the blood supply, and this year has been especially difficult here in north Alabama and across...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 18
domestic violence; CR 1185
harassment; CR 431
harassment; Fairpark Ct.
theft of property, trespassing; Hwy. 278...
Brontae Harris Named to Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
BIRMINGHAM - Junior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, which is presented annually to the nation's best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.Harris was rated Conference USA's top cornerback in 2018 and...
Small fire at Lake Catoma Apartments
Updated 7-22-19 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple units responded to a reported fire at Lake Catoma Apartments along U.S. Highway 278 East in the city of Cullman Monday morning.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said the fire involved an ashtray and possibly a grill....
AG Marshall: AL joins $600M multi-state settlement with Equifax
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney Gen.Steve Marshall on Monday announced that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a $600 million settlement with Equifax regarding a massive 2017 data breach. In Alabama, approximately 2.3 million consumers were affected and are eligible for compensation.
An...
5th annual Fairview High School Band All Wheel Show & Festival this Saturday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This Saturday, July 27, vehicle enthusiasts can come out to Randall Shedd Community Park to support the Fairview High School marching band at its fifth annual All Wheel Show & Festival. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., visitors can enjoy live music, free inflatables, the...
(Update) ‘We have seen firsthand the power of prayer and the power of God’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When The Cullman Tribune first spoke with the family of Chris Torrisi after he was involved in a car accident June 29, doctors were not very hopeful he would survive. Torrisi, 39, of Cullman, was in a deep coma in UAB...
Elks, Jack Aces raise $1,156 for area kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday held their annual Christmas in July event to benefit Christmas Love. The groups raised $1,156 and collected many donated toys that will go to help area kids during the 2019...
Dig it! Heavy equipment challenge sponsored by Thompson, Caterpillar
Updated 7-21-19 1 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - More than 70 participants competed Thursday in Thompson Tractor’s Operator Challenge in Dodge City, just off Exit 299 in front of My Way Trucking. The Hanceville Challenge (named by the organizers) was the first of two qualifying...
Obituary: Thurman “Bo” Douglas Gregory
Funeral services for Mr. Thurman "Bo" Douglas Gregory will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Center Grove Baptist Church. He will lie-in-state from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Gregory was born March 12, 1953 in Cullman, AL to Lonnie "Buddy" and Lucy Gregory.
He was...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Pitts Pruett
Dorothy Mae Pitts Pruett, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away July 20, 2019.
She was born in Cullman County on Feb. 6, 1932 to James Lonnie and Nancy Ann Miller Pitts.
Ms. Pruett is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nancy Pitts; brothers, Douglas...
2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake Park
Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m.
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the beach area of Smith Lake Park. “A female took a possible direct hit,” said one EMT on the scene. “She...
Runners fill St. Bernard for 6th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – With clouds hanging overhead and the temperature in the 70s, Saturday morning provided near-perfect conditions for the sixth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. Approximately 140 runners registered for this year’s event and the trail at St. Bernard was full of participants...
Multiple departments battle blaze in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Multiple agencies including fire departments from Vinemont-Providence, West Point, Falkville, Battleground, Cullman and Gold Ridge responded early Friday evening to a structure fire off U.S. Highway 31 just south of Hurricane Creek Park. The structure involved was a a large metal...
Obituary: Paul Dewayne Hudson
Graveside services for Paul Dewayne Hudson, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at New Hope #1 Cemetery, Minister Terry Michael officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy. 278 East, Cullman, AL 35055 is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hudson...
Obituary: Wynell Miller Noble
Funeral services for Wynell Miller Noble, 75, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Cornerstone Revival Center.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Noble passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born Sept....
ALEA suspends search for missing Smith Lake boater
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced it has suspended search efforts to locate Kelsey Starling, missing on Smith Lake since an accident July 4.
Sgt. Chad Pate reported,“The search on Smith Lake has been suspended indefinitely. There are...
BREAKING: Residents, organizations file suit against Tyson over spill, plant conditions
JASPER, Ala. - On Friday, the Sipsey Heritage Commission and Chandler Holdings, along with 40 individual property owners along the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River, filed suit against Tyson Farms, Inc., River Valley Ingredients LLC, RVI Hanceville plant manager Jason...
Mental Health: Stepping Up Initiative expands across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is expanding its Stepping Up Initiative, which establishes effective partnerships with law enforcement, local governmental entities, elected officials, mental health and health care providers, social service providers, courts and other partners, to meet the...
Beat the heat; practice heat safety
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama residents are no strangers to hot summer weather. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting high temperatures throughout the nation over the July 19 weekend.
Heat safety is a very important aspect of Alabama summers. The Alabama Cooperative...
Arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 18
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Crane Hill man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
CULLMAN, Ala. - United States District Judge Abdul K. Kallon sentenced Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 to 130 months, a little more than 10 years, in federal prison.
The sentence stems from a United States federal grand jury...
Alabama sets 5 economic records in June; state unemployment 3.5%, Cullman County’s rate rises to 3.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama set five new economic records in June, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday. June’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.5%, setting a new record low, beating the previous record low of 3.7%. June’s rate represents 2,160,931 employed people, a...
Cooperative Extension System talks venomous snakes of Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama is home to one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the country. In fact, Alabama consistently ranks among the top five states in overall biodiversity. Included in this population, are over 50 species of snakes. While most are...
Newk’s Eatery coming to Cullman
Updated 7-18-19 at 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Newk's Eatery is coming to Cullman. The restaurant will be opening in the former Dairy Queen building at 410 Second Ave. (U.S. Highway 31 North)
Susan Eller, with the Cullman Economic Development Agency, said, "Renovations on the building...
Pet of the Week: Meet Miss Bea!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some great news: all of the dogs taken to last week’s 2nd Fridays downtown celebration were adopted! Now, she shares a new canine friend with us as The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 15
possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 818
domestic violence;...
‘They’re great, they’re patriotic and they show a lot of great leadership’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) annual Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) is underway this week, and The Tribune talked with the CCSO and participants about what’s going on this time around.
Lt. Rex Sorrow, who heads up SYLA, said, “We’ve got...
Poultry enthusiasts flock to Agriplex for Living Landscapes lecture on backyard chickens
CULLMAN, Ala. - Not wanting to stay cooped up in their homes, chicken enthusiasts from around Cullman this week flocked to the North Alabama Agriplex for one of its Living Landscapes lectures, which focused on best practices for raising chickens, both casually and commercially.
Rachel Dawsey,...
Obituary: Robert Wilford Spradlin, Jr.
Robert Wilford Spradlin, Jr. was born Oct. 11, 1935 and passed away July 17, 2019.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at Bowmans Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama.
Obituary: Curtis Brown
Mr. Curtis Allen Brown, 67, of Hartselle, passed away July 16, 2019.
Mr. Brown was born to Asa and Sue (Powell) Brown of Graysville, Alabama Jan. 21, 1952.
Visitation will be Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home at 5:30 p.m. and services will...
ADPH issues advisory against consuming largemouth bass from most Alabama waters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is advising that no largemouth bass be consumed from most bodies of water in Alabama due to mercury contamination. Specific to Cullman County, it advises against consuming largemouth bass from Lake Catoma, and any...
Arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 16
second-degree theft of property; Lowe’s; Cherokee Ave....
Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Cullman. The restaurant will be located in the old Bojangles' building at 1821 Cherokee Ave. SW across from Chick-fil-A.
"Chipotle has executed a lease and (begun) renovations on the former Bojangles' building. We do not have...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Community responding, more needed
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Tuesday checked in with the staff at Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to see how the restocking of the agency’s shelves was progressing.
CCK Director Javon Daniel shared, “We’ve had some donations come in, food donations, and we’ve had some...
Obituary: Kenneth Melton Tucker
Kenneth Melton Tucker of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 16, 2019.
He was born Aug. 28, 1957 to Albert E. and Georgia Belle Lewis Tucker and preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Georgia Tucker; sister, Rose Frances...
Obituary: Ricardo Saucedo Sotelo
Ricardo Saucedo Sotelo of Jacksonville, Florida died Sunday, July 14, 2019.
He was born on April 3, 1991 to Cirilo Saucedo and Maria Sotelo in Estedo, Mexico.
Mr. Saucedo lets his parents appreciate his memory; wife, Angela Martínez; daughters, Andrea Saucedo Martinez and Yetzi Saucedo Martinez; sisters,...
Obituary: James Daffron
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for James Austin Daffron, 81, of Cullman.
Mr. Daffron was born Dec. 11, 1937 and passed away July 15, 2019.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Connie Taylor
Visitation for Connie Glenn Taylor, 64, of Vinemont, will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Mr. Taylor passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1954 to William and Margaret Taylor.
He was...
Obituary: Carol Conner
Carol Joyce Conner passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at River City Center. She was born Aug. 28, 1940 to Phillip and Thelma Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, James Conner, and her parents.
Survivors include her son, Rick Walton; daughter,...
Obituary: Georgia Crawford
Graveside services for Georgia Crawford, 85, of Hanceville will be at Mt. Grove Baptist Cemetery, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by daughter Rita and son Michael Crawford.
Mrs. Crawford is preceded in death by her father, Ed Barrett and mother,...
Roofer injured in fall at Cullman EMA building
CULLMAN, Ala. - A roofer was injured Tuesday while working at the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency/Water Department building on Beech Avenue.
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker released the following statement to the media:
"Earlier today, an accident involving an employee of a roofing...
Baileyton Fire Chief McGee earns Advanced Level Emergency Manager designation
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Zachery McGee recently earned the designation of Advanced Level Emergency Manager from the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers (AAEM).
Eddie Hicks, chair of the AAEM Certification Committee, said in a media release: “The Alabama Association of Emergency...
Berlin votes to annex 3 properties, discusses plans for recently-purchased property
BERLIN, Ala. - During its July meeting, the Berlin Town Council continued to expand the municipality's borders through annexation and also discussed plans to set up a temporary town hall. It also worked on development plans for the 20-acre property it recently purchased next to the...
12 days in, search continues for missing boater
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling continues Tuesday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night of July 4.
Pate shared photos of...
Arbor East residents swarm Cullman City Council meeting over fly problem
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, more than a dozen residents from the Arbor East subdivision near Cullman’s wastewater treatment plant on County Road 703 came to the Cullman City Council meeting to lodge complaints about large numbers of flies in their neighborhood coming...
Garden City pursues grant for water lines, continues discussing possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council Monday night voted to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to repair water lines throughout the town. The grant will be for $350,000 and the Town would absorb the 20% match and any...
West Point council welcomes new member, discusses sign ordinance
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday night and welcomed new council member Ashlee Phillips. Phillips was appointed by the council at its June meeting to fill the Place 5 seat vacated by Michael Hall, who moved outside of West...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Weaver
Thomas "Tommy" Weaver, 77, of Oneonta, AL, passed away July 11, 2019.
Tommy attended Park Avenue Baptist Church faithfully.
Preceding him in death were his parents E.C. and Lola Ingle Weaver; sisters Glenda Shelton and Barbara Land; brothers Ocie Weaver and Odell Weaver.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Rev. Franklin Delano Wood
Franklin Delano Wood, 85, of Cullman, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Franklin was born Jan. 24, 1934 to Millard and Arminda Wood in Cullman.
He proudly served for 32 years in active duty Army and National Guard, retired from AT&T, and spent the last...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Calvert
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Faye Calvert, 80, of Crane Hill, will be Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Shirley was born May 25, 1939 and passed away at Hanceville Nursing Home Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Mopars at the Depot raises $2,500 for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, on the second Saturday in June, Mopars (Chrysler-built vehicles) from all over the country fill Cullman’s Depot Park to support Secret Meals for Hungry Children, a charity that serves students all around Alabama and north Florida by discreetly giving out...
West Point man charged with sexual extortion, electronic solicitation of child
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies and investigators arrested David Anthony Watson Jr., 23, of West Point Friday, charging him with electronic solicitation of a child and sexual extortion.
According to the CCSO, the arrest came after a brief investigation and consultation...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 11
violation of a protection order; Hwy. 91
domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge graduates more than 100 cadets
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 150 cadets graduated from Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge summer programs Saturday morning at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The graduates hailed from 34 states and 18 countries. Among the graduates, five were from Alabama:
Abigail Burnett of Owens...
Obituary: Lucy Lovell Stewart
Lucy Lovell Stewart, 78, of Warrior, passed away Saturday morning, July 13.
She was born in Cullman County to Carlton and Lyda Littleton Lovell.
Lucy worked for Social Security as a claims specialist and is a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is predeceased by...
Obituary: Jonathan “Budrow” Carl Givens, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jonathan Carl “Budrow” Givens announces his passing Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 33.
Jonathan was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. As a little boy, he loved playing outside in the...
Update: Coroner identifies victim at U.S. 278 at Kugler Bridge
Updated 7-15-19 at 2:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple agencies responded to a fatality at U.S. Highway 278 West at the Kugler Bridge at Vest Creek Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ricardo Saucedo, 28, of Jacksonville, Florida.
Crews...
Search for missing Smith Lake boater suspended for Sunday; 1 dead in Lake Wedowee crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling has been postponed for Sunday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night of July 4.
Pate...
SWIMMING: Tritons place 4th at District Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s District 2 Championship was hosted at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic
Center and the Tritons were able to put together a fourth-place finish. On top
of their team finish on Saturday, several Tritons earned district medals and
nearly 40 qualified to advance to...
Vote in America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - It’s time once again for the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest.
Alabamians can, if they so choose, vote for the Alabama State Trooper cruiser.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, “This year, AAST redesigned the voting process....
(Updated) Cullman’s Phyllis Hain crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Phyllis Hain, the reigning Ms. Senior Cullman County, Saturday night was crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama. The pageant took place at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham.
Hain was crowned by Donna Harris, 2018 Ms. Senior Alabama, who was also 2018...
Obituary: Sharon Sizemore
Sharon Sizemore, 67, of Vinemont, passed away at her home Friday, July 12.
Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan to George Kelly and Nell Dean Silvers Sizemore. She worked as a nurse's aide and cook. Sharon's was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors are two...
‘By supporting them, they’re supporting you’; 2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman with 4-legged friends
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each summer, the Warehouse District and the rest of downtown Cullman see a surge of visitors thanks to the annual 2nd Fridays street festival. Working with the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) Friday evening, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and...
Cullman motorcyclist dies following crash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 12.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jonathan Carl Givens, Jr., 33.
According to Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville, Givens was killed when the Suzuki GSX motorcycle he was...
Cullman Electric Co-op donates $7K to volunteer fire departments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Logan, Trimble and Crane Hill Volunteer Fire Departments received a $7,000 donation from the Cullman Electric Cooperative Friday morning to help with the purchase of a fire rescue boat. The boat is a much-needed resource for the departments, which...
CCCDC awards more than $97K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded $97,160 in grant money to several area organizations Friday morning. The CCCDC was joined by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Representative Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle as the recipients were presented checks.
Grant recipients included:
Dodge City...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Stark
Gregory Allen Stark, 62, loving husband of Deborah Shaw Stark, passed away at his home in Alabama Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
He was born in Pana, Illinois Sept. 9, 1956 to Minister William E. Stark and Cora Sue Rankin Stark of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Greg was an...
Obituary: Aura Dequasie
Funeral services for Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Cullman Funeral...
Flourish of Cullman, Inc. named AL-APSE Agency of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, Inc. a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities find employment, was recognized this week by the Alabama Association for People in Supported Employment (AL-APSE) as Agency of...
Dodge City votes to renew township deputy contract
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will soon have a new township deputy. The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday night to renew an agreement between the Town and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for a township deputy contract. Sgt. David Nunn, who...
