Pair leads Hanceville PD, CCSO on chase, crashes into CCSO vehicle
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Two men led the Hanceville Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on a multi-mile chase Sunday afternoon. The chase ended when the suspects crashed their truck into a CCSO deputy’s vehicle. The deputy was not injured.
Douglas Lowery, Jr., 24, of Crane...
Holly Pond talks drainage, record keeping, town website
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting Monday night. Mayor Bill Oliver addressed a water drainage issue at the Holly Pond Senior Center.
Oliver said he wants a concrete specialist’s input, but one suggestion was...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
No incidents reported.
ArrestsAug. 29Anderson, Steven Matthew, 40
FTA- driving while revoked
Burrone, Holden Tyler, 24
probation violation...
83rd annual Cullman Electric Cooperative meeting Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Northbrook Baptist Church, starting at 8 a.m. Registration and activities will conclude at 11 a.m., at which time the business meeting will begin in...
Ivey awards $3.35M to Alabama CASA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $3.35 million grant to support advocacy services for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Alabama.
The grant to Alabama Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA Network Inc., will provide trained, caring volunteers to advocate for a...
Yellow Jackets most aggressive in fall
AUBURN, Ala. – With fall just around the corner, the time when yellow jackets are at their most aggressive is fast approaching. To make matters worse, Alabama is experiencing unusually high yellow jacket populations this year. It’s important that people be on the lookout...
Terrific turnout, tasty taters: 23rd annual Sweet Tater Festival one for the record books
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 23rd Annual Sweet Tater Festival took over Smith Lake Park for the Labor Day weekend. Huge crowds came out to celebrate all things sweet tater. Pies, fries and even ice cream made from Cullman’s famous sweet potatoes were available from...
Fairview Lions Club hosts Labor Day Extravaganza
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club’s annual Labor Day Extravaganza featured a car show, vendors and a community parade down Wesley Avenue to Randall Shedd Community Park Monday.
“It’s just been a good day, a real good day,” said Fairview Lions Club President William...
Obituary: Jean Campbell Hall
Jean Campbell Hall of Hayden, Alabama, 92, passed away peacefully Sept. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home.
Mrs. Hall was born Dec. 11, 1926 in Blount County. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Hall. They raised three sons - David (Pat)...
Obituary: Glenda Moon
Funeral services for Glenda Moon, 70, of Cullman, AL will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation prior to the service starting at...
Obituary: Linda Seals Wyatt
Linda Seals Wyatt, of Tuscaloosa, formerly of Cullman, went to be with her Heavenly Father Aug. 31, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Griffin and Mary Seals of Picayune, Miss, and her husband, W.T. Wyatt of Cullman,...
Unfair deal! Stolen Cullman County Fair tickets offered for sale, will not be honored at Fair
Updated 9-3-19 12:13 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late last week, 12 All-in-One Passes to the 2019 Cullman County Fair turned up for sale on the “Cullman County Buy, Sell and Trade” Facebook page. At an asking price of $7 below the regular price, it had...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsAug. 29
domestic violence, illegal possession of prescription drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest;...
Arab enjoys sweet inaugural SugarFest
ARAB, Ala. – Arab City Park was alive with activity all day Saturday for the city’s inaugural SugarFest.
The Sugar Rush 5K kicked off the day, followed by the Sweet Rides Car Show and the Miss SugarFest Pageant.
Pageant winners included: Tiny Miss Sugar Baby...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point wins Bronze Bracket at Labor Day Classic
FOLEY, Ala. –
The West Point Lady Warriors made the trip to Foley for this year’s Labor Day
Classic over the weekend and after two days of pool and bracket play, the Lady
Warriors finished as champions of the tournament’s bronze bracket. West Point
defeated UMS Wright in...
Call for Bethsadia VFD board candidates
BETHSADIA, Ala. - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department is seeking candidates for its nine-member board that manages the business operations of the department. The deadline to get your name on the ballot is Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
Said the Bethsadia VFD: “In order...
BREAKING: Mae’s Food Hall to close after Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Cullman developer Shane Quick announced that his Warehouse District eatery Mae’s Food Hall will close on Oct. 5, at the conclusion of this year’s Oktoberfest celebration.
On Sunday evening, Quick issued this statement:
Mae’s Food Hall’s last day of operation will...
‘You don’t have to be a big reader to fall in love with a piece of literature’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week, Cullman welcomed a new used bookstore, when Loretta’s Bookstore & Storytelling quietly opened its doors. Located at 320 First Ave. SE, the store, which can best be described as comfortable and inviting, is owned by Hannah and Luke Elliott.
Hannah...
Obituary: Dee Levon Haynes
Dee Levon Haynes passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.
His family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Valley Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations...
Obituary: Harold “Harry” Julian Grimes
Funeral services for Harold "Harry" Julian Grimes, 76, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at Welcome Baptist Church with Jeremy Calloway officiating. He will lie-in-state from 1-2 p.m. preceding the service. Interment will be in Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Mervel L. Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Mervel Laney Smith, 93, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Central Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Kenneth Lee officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Smith passed...
Obituary: Margie Burrow
Margie Imogene "Marge" Elam Burrow, 89, of Addison entered into rest on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Marge was born Sept. 11, 1929 in Cullman, Alabama. She attended West Point High School and then attended college at St. Bernard. She later became an English teacher at...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Week two of youth football is now in the books and there were some close
games, along with some dominating performances from local teams. Fairview
hosted Vinemont, Cold Springs traveled to take on the Good Hope Raiders, the
Cullman Cyclones traveled to take on the...
Cullman Chamber answers questions about its finances
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce (COC) held meetings Friday morning to allow stakeholders, Chamber members, the media and the general public to review its financial statements from the 2018-2019 Chamber year (ending Feb. 28, 2019).
For several months there have been...
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Extravaganza set for Monday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club will hold its annual Labor Day Extravaganza Monday, Sept. 2 beginning at 7 a.m.
The celebration will include a parade and car show and other activities, which will take place at Randall Shedd Community Park. The parade will...
Obituary: Charles Evon Vest
Visitation for Charles Evon Vest, 78, of Baileyton, will be from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in New Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Vest passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019...
Obituary: Ruth Elaine Russell
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Elaine Russell, 91, of Hayden, Alabama will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at the funeral home. Reverend Scott Arnold will officiate and burial will...
Bulldog Pantry enters 3rd year of service to Hanceville school families
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville area students in need, the community’s Knapsacks for Kids program is a very active ministry that helps ensure children have enough to eat. Members of the program committee, though, found that families--including those who did not qualify for the...
Ivey approves Alabama National Guard to send up to 50 support personnel to FL as needed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, ahead of Hurricane Dorian, announced that she has approved the Alabama National Guard to send up to 50 support personnel to Florida, should the need arise.
“Alabamians believe in neighbors helping neighbors, and we stand ready to...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30, 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 DepartmentIncidentsAug. 29
third-degree burglary; person; 8th St. SW; tools;...
Shedd weighs in on Ivey apology
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview weighed in Friday morning about the apology Gov. Kay Ivey's issued Thursday.
Ivey's apology referenced a racist skit she took part in in 1967 while a student at Auburn University.
According to The Tribune’s media partner, WVTM-13 in Birmingham,...
Registration for sandhill crane season opens Sept. 4
Registration for Alabama’s first sandhill crane hunting season in more than 100 years will open Sept. 4 and run until Sept. 25, 2019. The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) will conduct a computer-controlled random draw of 400 sandhill crane hunting permits...
23rd Annual Sweet Tater Festival this Sunday, Monday, Sep. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this holiday weekend. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Slated for both days are live entertainment,...
25th anniversary ribeye steak sandwich sale today, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cattlemen’s /Cattlewomen’s Associations will celebrate 25 years of preparing delicious ribeye steak sandwiches Friday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the Cullman movie...
Local law enforcement, ALEA come together to promote road safety in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Chuck Daniel came together at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office for a press conference to promote...
Obituary: Kathleen Fine
Mrs. Kathleen Fine of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Aug. 29, 2019. She was born Jan. 18, 1928 to Ellis and Vollie Shelton. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Elmer Fine; son, Brady Fine; and brother, Oneil Shelton.
Mrs. Fine enjoyed quilting...
Obituary: Lyndia Gail Harris
Funeral services for Lyndia Gail Harris, 69, of Crane Hill, AL will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Micheal Ray Harris and Bro. Tommy Williams officiating; Bro. Joshua Harris will perform the committal. Burial will...
Obituary: Betty Daw
Betty Ann Daw, 74, of Falkville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Dan Howard Johnson and Antionette Sanfilippo Johnson May 5, 1945.
Despite her hectic schedule, family and friends were Betty’s passion and delight. She...
Ivey apologizes for racist skit in college
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued an apology for a racist skit she took part in in 1967 while a student at Auburn University.
According to The Tribune's media partner, WVTM-13 in Birmingham, Gov. Ivey said she was recently made aware of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs set to host Aggies, local teams preparing for road matchups
There are just three home games on the docket this week
but one of those is a local showdown. Fairview and Hanceville will face off at
Ray Talley Stadium this Friday while Holly Pond and Good Hope prepare to host
Ider and Priceville respectively. Cullman and West...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsAug. 26
criminal mischief; CR 1354
theft of property; CR 715
domestic violence; CR 590
burglary; Logan Ave....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre commits to Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's play-making guard Miriam Oldacre announced Wednesday that she has committed to play for head coach Greg Van Atta and the University of Montevallo. She has won numerous All-County awards during her high school career, including helping West...
Sweet! Inaugural Arab SugarFest this Saturday, Aug. 31
ARAB, Ala. – Things are about to get sweet in Arab. The inaugural SugarFest is coming up this Saturday, Aug. 31 at Arab City Park.
City of Arab Economic Development Director Melissa Cook shared, “While it may appear to be a City event, it is...
Fite pleads guilty to BUI, gets 2 years probation
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - William Jackson Fite, 23, of Decatur, the driver of the boat from which Kelsey Starling, 26, of Troy disappeared during a collision July 4, 2019 on Smith Lake, and who was charged with boating under the influence in the case, pleaded...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Aggies topple Warriors, Eagles in tri-match
WEST POINT, Ala. –
Both the Vinemont Eagles and Fairview Aggies traveled to West Point High School
Wednesday afternoon for a tri-match with the Warriors and the Aggies managed to
collect wins over both opponents. Fairview knocked off Vinemont after three competitive
sets and edged West Point in...
Buckle up and keep right: New highway safety laws go into effect this Labor Day holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As traffic volumes increase on Alabama highways this Labor Day holiday weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is making motorists aware of two highway safety laws that go into effect Sept. 1.
New Alabama highway safety laws take effect Sept. 1,...
Obituary: Sarah Kaye Morgan
Sarah Kaye Morgan, 65, of Logan, entered into rest Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Morgan was born Sept. 8, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona.
She was a member of Addison Church of God for 11 years and was the secretary of Young at Heart. ...
Obituary: Ima “Jean” Marlow Little Lee Stewart Bellairs
Ima "Jean" Marlow Little Lee Stewart Bellairs of Cullman, Alabama passed away at the age of 96 Aug. 27, 2019.
She was born May 30, 1922 in Cullman County to John Fred and Ludie Mae Roberson Marlow.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Obituary: Tommy Dale Boyles
Tommy Dale Boyles, 74, of Holly Pond passed away late Tuesday night, Aug. 27, 2019.
He was born in Marshall County to Clifford and Trudy Harden Boyles.
Parents preceded Mr. Boyles in death.
Survivors are two sons, Ricky and Danny Boyles; daughter, Vickie Boyles; brother, Mitchell Boyles;...
Blue-green algae causes concern for dog owners
AUBURN, Ala. - Blue-green algae has caused several cases of dog poisonings and deaths across the country. While poisonings from these algae are nothing new, in recent years problems have been worse. These reports have many pet owners wanting to know more about these...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 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 DepartmentIncidentsAug. 27
harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SW
fourth-degree theft of...
Pet of the Week: Help Gus find his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares that several recent Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week, Fudge Swirl, Dandy, Char-Coal and Annie D., have been adopted, and introduces us to a new canine friend:
Gus is a 1-year-old pit mix. He’s...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison, Meek, Cold Springs, Vinemont hitting the road Friday
With the opening week of high school football in the
books, most local squads are preparing to hit the road for game two. The
Addison Bulldogs thrashed Curry 37-0 at home last week to start things 1-0 and
Cold Springs produced a similar result at Meek last...
Colony talks road projects, fuel tax funds
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday night approved the creation of bank accounts to receive funds from the new state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes, a few days before the deadline for doing so. According to a handout from the Alabama...
‘To know Johnny was to love him’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Family, friends and the community are mourning the loss of Good Hope City Councilman John “Johnny” Harris, who passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 58 after a six-month battle with leukemia. A Good Hope native, Harris touched many...
County to repave CRs 1141, 1428
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning adopted its annual transportation plan for FY2020, which includes the repaving of County Road 1141 and County Road 1428. The commission will also be submitting two applications for Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program 2...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bearcats split home tri-match with Decatur, Curry
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Volleyball season is upon and after splitting their season-opening tri-match at
Jasper last week, the Cullman Bearcats hosted a tri-match Tuesday night against
area-foe Decatur and a highly-ranked 4A team in Curry. The Bearcats swept Decatur
in three sets to collect a big area win...
Obituary: Dorothy Allen Jasper
Dorothy Allen Jasper, 92, of Cullman died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Jasper, parents: Elzie and Mae Beavers Allen; and four sisters.
Mrs. Jasper is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Heatherly (Jerry); son, Gerald Jasper (Sue); grandchildren: Amy Gray...
Obituary: Betty Sue Plemons Cole
Betty Sue Plemons Cole, 74, of Haleyville passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 from 3-4 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where services will be held at 4 p.m., Brother Danny Page...
Obituary: Marie Idella White
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Idella White, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Brother Doug Pitts will be officiating.
Mrs. White was born July 5, 1936 and...
Obituary: Janice C. York
Funeral services for Mrs. Janice C. York, 71, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the funeral home. Reverend Dale Banks will officiate,...
Obituary: Larry Anderson
Graveside services for Larry Anderson will be at noon Aug. 28 at the Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Obituary: John “Johnny” Edward Harris
Funeral services for John "Johnny" Edward Harris, 58, of Cullman will be at 11 am. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Ralph Andrews officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Harris passed...
Obituary: Ulen Samuel Quattlebaum
Funeral services for Ulen Samuel Quattlebaum, 93, of Cullman, will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Quattlebaum passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at his...
CCSO seeking pay increase in FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met with Sheriff Matt Gentry Tuesday morning during its work session prior to the regular commission meeting to discuss possible changes to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) FY2020 budget.
Gentry explained different ways the CCSO hopes to...
‘We just want to make people feel better’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has a new store that specializes in cannabidiol, or, as it’s more commonly known, CBD.
Your CBD Store’s Cullman franchise owner is Denise Burnette, who talked with The Tribune about what motivated her to open the business.
“My mother has dementia and...
Understanding Alabama’s service dog laws
CORRECTION
In The Tribune’s Aug. 27, 2019 article, “Understanding Alabama’s service dog laws,” we stated that service animals and service animals in training are required to wear harnesses or leashes with visible lettering identifying them as service animals. That requirement actually applies only to animals...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 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 DepartmentIncidentsAug. 26
third-degree domestic violence; person; Katherine St. NW
third-degree...
Good Hope City Councilman John Harris passes away
Updated 8-27-19 at 4:48 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope City Councilman John Harris has passed away at the age of 58. Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker confirmed the sad news at Tuesday morning's commission meeting.
Harris, who many in Cullman County know as...
Handcrafted, simple Southern charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The earthy scent of pine fills your nose when you walk into the quaint building along Alabama Highway 157 West. Urban Pine Co. in Cullman County first opened the doors of its brick and mortar store in April 2019, but its...
Proposed ordinance would see Cullman Civic Center sold; Desperation Church set to buy
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, a last minute addition to the agenda became the big story as the council gave a first reading to an ordinance that would pave the way for the sale of the Cullman Civic Center...
Obituary: Aubrey “Jerome” Smith
Aubrey "Jerome" Smith of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 25 at the age of 84.
He was born Jan. 29, 1935 to Aubrey and Mabel Johnson Smith. His parents precede him in death along with one son, Craig Smith.
Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his...
Obituary: Neal Sanders Cagle
Funeral services for Neal Sanders Cagle, 25, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at Cullman Church of Christ with Will Myhan officiating; a private graveside service will follow.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cagle passed away Saturday, Aug....
Obituary: Janell Smith Teichmiller
Funeral services for Janell Smith Teichmiller, 92, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Monk and Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Cullman man charged after shooting in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly firing a gun at a building, as well as other people, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Gregory Stuart Adams, 52, is charged with shooting into an occupied building or dwelling....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsAug. 22
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; Denson Ave. SW
theft of property; CR 109
theft...
Alabama opens business development office in Stuttgart, Germany
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that the Alabama Department of Commerce has opened a business development office in Stuttgart, Germany to enhance the state’s strategic efforts to attract European companies considering job-creating investments in the U.S.
Christoph Doerr, an experienced German businessman...
Freeze veggies to enjoy this fall and winter
AUBURN, Ala. - From tomatoes to squash, summer is filled with a wonderful bounty of garden vegetables. Wouldn’t it be great to have these fresh vegetables all year long? Luckily, you can freeze fresh produce from the local markets or homegrown vegetables this summer...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Frey
Elizabeth Ann Frey of Cullman, previously Birmingham, passed away Aug., 23, 2019.
Born to Frederick Lee and Viola Richter Zinsmeister Sept. 30, 1926, she was known to family as Toodles.
She is predeceased by her parents, a sister Alma Geraldine Ledbetter, brother Frederick Lee, Jr., and grandson...
Hanceville wraps concert series with The Kingsmen Quartet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville wrapped up its Summer Concert Series Saturday night with The Kingsmen Quartet. The Southern Gospel quartet is a favorite among gospel fans and filled the Hanceville Civic Center. Genesis was the opening act for the Saturday night...
Sassy seniors strut their stuff in Colony
COLONY, Ala. - The seniors of Colony brought class, style and sass to their second annual Sassy Seniors at 60 Plus Fashion Show Saturday night. Models of all ages showed off their unique and stylish fashions to a full house at the Colony Educational...
Health care providers asked to report pulmonary illnesses that may be associated with vaping
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is joining other state health departments in requesting health care providers report any cases of suspected serious respiratory illness they treat among patients who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices.
The Centers for Disease...
Local charities benefit from Possum Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party on Saturday evening celebrated Possum Day at the Festhalle downtown.
Party Chair Steve Cummings said, “Possum Day’s a Southern version of Groundhog Day. It’s our third annual; we had a break in between from 2010, 2011 to...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. –
High school football kicked off this week and youth teams across the county
followed suit on Saturday. The West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond
Broncos, Hanceville traveled to take on the Cullman Cyclones, the Fairview
Aggies and Good Hope Outlaws each hosted the Good...
Obituary: Rachel Alyce Joiner
Funeral service for Rachel Alyce Joiner will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Ms. Joiner passed away Aug. 22 at her residence.
She was born Sept. 29, 1979 to Charles and Jackie Joiner. She was a registered nurse...
Obituary: Alice Braswell
Graveside services for Alice Braswell, 88, of Lineville, AL will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Lineville Cemetery. Her family will receive friends for a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
Mrs. Braswell is survived by her children Dianne James of Cullman,...
Obituary: Bettye Whitaker
Funeral services for Bettye Whitaker, 77, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Whitaker...
TOPS installs new officers
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly recently installed new officers for 2019-2020. Left to right are Candy Wachter- leader, Linda Elsmore- co-leader, Jimmie Abbott- secretary, Kathleen Camardella- treasurer, and Doris Walker- weight recorder. TOPS is a support group of men and women who are on or...
Giving hope: Free Hanceville food pantry in need of donations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday night urging churches, civic organizations and community members to help keep the Hope Pantry stocked. The free pantry is located on Bangor Street next to the storm shelter behind the library.
Stam presented a...
More than 600 automobile crashes in city of Cullman so far in 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the last couple of years, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been dealing with a rash of vehicle wrecks across the city of Cullman like it has not seen before: 618 crashes to this point in the year, on pace...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Eagles, Lady Eagles open season with wins at Pepsi Challenge
MOULTON, Ala.
– Cross Country season is officially underway and several local schools got
things started at the Pepsi Challenge in Moulton. It was a good day for the
Cold Springs Eagles as both the boys’ and girls’ teams took home first place
finishes in the small schools...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops jamboree to East Lawrence 10-7
VINEMONT, Ala.
-- Vinemont hosted the East Lawrence Eagles for the opening jamboree game, East
Lawrence came away with a 10-7 victory in a hard-fought game. Costly turnovers and
poorly timed penalties were the story of the night for Vinemont.
The junior varsity squads got things started...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blasts Curry 37-0 to start season 1-0
ADDISON, Ala. –
Friday night was the season-opener for the Addison Bulldogs and to kick off
2019, they welcomed in the Curry Yellow Jackets.
After a scoreless first quarter, Addison put things
away in the second quarter. The Bulldogs took over after a short Curry punt at
the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener on the road
NEW HOPE, Ala.
-- The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to the New Hope Indians Friday night for
their first game of the 2019 season and after a 30-minute lightning delay, the
teams took the field. New Hope received the kickoff at their own 29. On the first...
PREP FOOTBALL: Joles’ overtime touchdown lifts Hanceville over Sumiton Christian
SUMITON, Ala.
-- The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Sumiton to take on the Sumiton Christian
Eagles to kick off the 2019 season Friday night. A tale of two halves was the
story in this game, but Hanceville wound up taking the game in overtime 32-26.
The first quarter...
Prevent T2: Diabetes program coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new program will soon be available in Cullman for those with type 2 diabetes or who are prediabetic. Cullman Primary Care, P.C. (CPC) and the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) have joined forces to bring the National Diabetes Prevention...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders sprint past Carbon Hill 28-9
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Raiders opened up the 2019 season on a muggy, humid Friday in James W. Shabel Stadium and after falling behind 2-0 early, Good Hope put up 28 unanswered points to put away Carbon Hill and start the season with...
Obituary: Martha Hooper Smith
Martha Hooper Smith, 73, of Holly Pond, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. She was born Jan. 20, 1946 to Mack Lemuel and Vernie Edna Haynes Hooper.
Mrs. Smith was an industrial seamstress and worked for Lee Distribution before her retirement. She was a member...
Obituary: Grady Thomas Mullins
Funeral services for Grady Thomas Mullins, 81, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at...
Obituary: Mark Alan Culver
Memorial services for Mark Alan Culver, 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at East Side Baptist Church with Matt Smith officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Culver passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at Cullman...
