Hanceville passes $4.09M FY2020 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night passed a $4.09 million budget for FY2020. This year’s budget is a slight 1% increase over last year’s but does include the new pay structure the council put in place at its Aug. 23 meeting....
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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
Department
Incidents
Sept. 25
third-degree
criminal mischief; person; 4th St. SW; damaged tires; $250first-degree
theft of property;...
Rep. Bradley Byrne to speak at Wallace State Oct. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope will speak at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville Thursday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. The event will be held in the Bailey Center auditorium. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
Byrne is serving his fourth term...
‘The updated sidewalks and lighting will benefit everyone’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the week of May 20, there’s been construction happening along U.S. Highway 278 in downtown Cullman. Sidewalks from First Avenue Southeast to Third Avenue Southeast are being rehabilitated and made handicapped-accessible, part of Phase V of the City of Cullman’s...
Starting tonight: Something is wrong at Camp Liberty!
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Authorities at Camp Liberty near the Battleground community north of West Point have alerted the media that something mysterious is occurring at their facility. After last year’s claim of the opening of “a portal to another world,” locals do not know...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bearcats defeat West Point, Arab in tri-match
WEST POINT, Ala. –
The Lady Warriors hosted Cullman and Arab for a pair of non-area matchups
Thursday night and the Lady Bearcats went home with wins over West Point and
the Lady Knights. Cullman edged the Lady Warriors 2-1 in the opening match and
then knocked off...
Pair leads CPD on high-speed chase through downtown Cullman, down I-65
Updated 9-29-19 10:26 a.m.
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/29/update-suspect-in-thursday-night-chase-apprehended/
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/27/update-1-arrested-1-on-the-run-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/27/ccso-searching-for-male-suspect-in-arkadelphia/
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and a woman led authorities on a high-speed chase through Cullman and down Interstate 65 South Thursday night. It all started over an alleged shoplifting incident.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said, “At around 6:30 p.m....
(Updated) 1 dead in Joppa structure fire
Updated 9-27-19 at 7:09 a.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - One person was killed in a structure fire in the Joppa community Thursday evening. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Wilford Collier, 79, of Joppa.
The fire destroyed a camper on a property in...
Obituary: Avery Steven Abbott
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Avery Steven
Abbott, 54, of Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Abbott passed away Sept. 25, 2019. He was born Aug.
29, 1965.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Abbott;
grandparents, Elmer...
Obituary: Frances Lavenia Sterling
Funeral Service for Frances
Lavenia Sterling, age 84, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Sardis Baptist Church in Addison with Mackie Watts
and Jeff Wiggins officiating. She will lie-in-state from 1-2 p.m. Interment
will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Clay Thomas
Funeral Services for Clay Thomas,
age 71, will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Holly Pond Funeral Home with
burial in Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until Funeral
services begin at 1 p.m.
Mr. Thomas passed away at his home Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019
with his...
4D Farm’s annual Fall Festival returns this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s that time of year when you can climb tire mountain or get lost in 4D Farm’s corn maze at its annual Fall Festival!
4D Farm Owners Rusty and Beth Daniel posted, “We're back y'all! Your favorite family fall tradition is back...
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to speak at Wallace State Monday, Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama will host a constituent town hall Monday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. in Cullman County. The event will take place in the Bailey Center auditorium at Wallace State Community College.
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Seating...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 23
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 2nd Ave. SW Garden...
Gudger appointed to Alabama Small Business Commission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to serve on the Alabama Small Business Commission. The appointment was announced Thursday morning.
Created in 2014, the Alabama Small Business Commission is an appointed group of small business...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison headed to Vinemont Friday; Bulldogs, Broncos hitting the road
The Aggies, Raiders and Warriors are all off this week
but there is still one battle coming up between two local squads Friday night.
The Vinemont Eagles will host the Addison Bulldogs Friday night in a non-region
matchup that has been played every season since 2014 and...
Cullman Economic Development industrial job fair at Cullman Civic Center this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, job seekers! With unemployment rates at record lows, employers are working hard to get employees, and Cullman area industries are no exception. This Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, eight or more of the county’s industries will be at the Cullman Civic...
Obituary: Fred Hall
Fred Hall, 76, passed away Sept. 22, 2019 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born Aug. 5, 1943 in Baldwyn, MS and was raised in Wheeler, Mississippi. After serving in the United States Army, he relocated to Chicago, Illinois and lived there...
Obituary: Eltha “Marie” Wilson
Eltha “Marie” Wilson, 86, of Cullman, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.
Ms. Wilson was a member of 4th Street Church of Christ for 48 years. She attended church services in the nursing home until she was no longer able. She...
Obituary: Tobby Vance Blackwood
Funeral services for Tobby Vance Blackwood, 64, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Blackwood passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at his residence. He...
2019 Cullman County Fair opens Oct. 3; fair parade this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sparkling lights of the midway will soon return when the 65th Cullman County Fair opens Thursday, Oct. 3, bringing with it thrilling rides, exciting entertainment, fun games, homemade arts and crafts, agricultural exhibits and all those yummy funnel cakes and...
WellStone: New mental health outpatient commitment law effective Oct. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, WellStone Inc., formerly the Cullman Area Mental Health Authority, issued a statement about the new mental health law passed earlier this year and sponsored in the Alabama Legislature by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview allowing...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Sept. 25, 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
Sept. 23
harassment;
person; Main Ave. SW
Sept. 24
leaving
the scene of an accident; person; 4th St....
Alabama Industrial Hemp Program registration opens in October
AUBURN, Ala. - Registration for the 2020 Alabama Industrial Hemp Program opens Oct 7. Growers, processors, handlers and universities will have until Nov. 14 to submit applications.
Documentation required
Dennis Delaney, team leader for Alabama Extension’s Hemp Action Team, said it is important applicants submit all...
Pet of the Week: Get a Biggie Bear hug!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Biggie Bear is an 8-month-old Akita mix. Though he’s just barely past the puppy phase, he’s already a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet. He’s great on the...
Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet still going strong
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday got a visit from Chris Warnick, founder of the Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry ministry, which operates a pantry in Colony. He came to confront claims made by a Colony resident that the town’s pantry was...
Obituary: Flora Baccus
Flora Baccus,
94, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 surrounded by
her loving family at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
Flora was born on May 31, 1925 in Winston County, Alabama.
She was a lifetime member of Henryfield F.C.M. Church in Ashridge Community,
she worked...
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker cited for violations in deer breeding operation
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker was cited* Saturday for failing to report the deaths of two deer in his licensed game breeding operation near Baileyton and of failing to submit the remains for testing.
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation...
Alabama Association for Justice honors Cullman courthouse personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Association for Justice on Tuesday morning held an appreciation event for the judges and staff at the Cullman County Courthouse, serving ice cream to courthouse personnel and hosting the presentation of an Alabama Senate resolution by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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
Department
Incidents
Sept. 20
third-degree
criminal mischief; person; Hwy. 157; damage to ’17 Hyundai Elantra; $350
Sept....
(Updated) Cullman County Water Dept. rates going up 10% Oct. 1
Updated 9-25-19 at 3:51 p.m. (See statements from Cullman County Chairman Kenneth Walker and Cullman City Clerk Wes Moore at the bottom of this story.)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Water Department customers will see a 10% increase in water rates beginning Oct. 1, 2019....
CCCDC awards more than $100K
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) on Monday awarded nine grants, totaling $106,000.
The following grant requests were approved:
Sacred Heart School for self-guided student resources $12,000
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration Committee for 2019 Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration $12,000
Cullman County Center...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism 1st agency to receive national accreditation in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CP&R) Monday night announced that it has received a prestigious accreditation through the National Recreation and Park Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). According to CAPRA’s website, CP&R is one of...
Tribune Exclusive: Stella Parton to appear at 2019 Cullman Farm-City Banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee has announced that country singer, storyteller and motivational speaker Stella Parton will perform at this year’s Farm-City Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center Thursday, Nov. 21. The Sevierville, Tennessee native, younger sister of Dolly Parton, has a...
National Voter Registration Day today, Sept. 24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday will join hundreds of partners from across the country to observe National Voter Registration Day. According to Merrill’s office, last year, more than 860,000 people across all 50 states registered to vote...
Obituary: Christopher James Carden
Christopher
James "Chris" Carden, 49, of Arley, entered into rest on
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Carden was born Nov. 22, 1969. Chris enjoyed dirt track
racing, hunting and Alabama football. His favorite Saturday night saying
was, "Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner".
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Sept....
Obituary: Lessie F. Speegle
Mrs. Lessie F. Speegle passed away Sept. 22, 2019 at the age of 88 at the Coosa Valley Medical Center.
She was born July 21, 1931 in Cullman to Joe Monroe Sr. and Della Stewart Creel.
She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Good Hope passes FY2020 budget, sees park expansion plans
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed its FY2020 budget. Good Hope’s general fund is $1.5 million with total projected revenues of $2.1 million. The budget includes several capital improvements and road projects such as the replacement of...
Obituary: Jo Ann (Evans) Mayhew
Funeral services for Jo Ann (Evans) Mayhew will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the Crestview Cemetery, Adamsville, Alabama.
Mrs....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies sweep tri-match with Holly Pond, Cold Springs
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles and Holly Pond Lady Broncos traveled to Fairview
Monday afternoon to highlight Monday’s local volleyball action and the
home-standing Lady Aggies swept the tri-match. Fairview topped Holly Pond 2-0 to
kick things and the Lady Eagles were able to topple...
(Updated) Former AL Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little pleads guilty to 1st-degree theft of property
Updated 9-24-19 11:47 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zebulon “Zeb” Little, 51, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of first-degree theft of property. According to Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, whose office is handling the case, Little admitted...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
Sept. 19
unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1570harassment;
CR 1114unlawful
possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
Man charged after woman found murdered in Bethel
BETHEL, Ala. - Cullman County authorities are investigating a murder in the Bethel community after a body was discovered Friday, Sept. 20.
The victim was identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as Angela McCoy, 49, of Bethel. McCoy had only lived in Cullman...
3rd annual Bernard Blues and BBQ in the books
CULLMAN, Ala. – The third annual Bernard Blues and BBQ was a lip-smacking success as our senior class, along with other volunteers at St. Bernard Prep, served up tasty culinary delights including pulled pork, ribs, chicken, gumbo, strawberry waffles and sandwiches as well as...
Ivey awards $20K grant to Victim Services of Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $192,434 to help three north Alabama organizations continue offering programs to prevent abuse and domestic violence.
The grants will fund a variety of prevention and intervention services in Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, Marshall,...
Obituary: Phillip Albert Smith
Mr. Phillip "PA" Albert Smith, 63, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, May 8, 1956 to Adolphus and Ruby Mosteller Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth Smith, and sisters, Joyce...
Cullman County Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’ve
reached the halfway point of the Cullman County Youth Football season and
everyone’s teams are beginning to take better shape with the postseason just
around the corner. The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Holly Pond Saturday,
Vinemont hosted the Good Hope Raiders while the Cullman...
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama: Funding research, saving lives across the state
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Every now and again, something good comes out of something bad. That is what happened when breast cancer brought Birmingham residents Bruce Sokol and Dolly O’Neal together in 1995. Bruce’s wife D. D. was undergoing cancer treatment and Dolly was, at...
Obituary: Sherlon George Speer
Sherlon George Speer, 66, of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was retired from the Cullman...
Obituary: Michael Harris
Michael
Harris, 57, of Brilliant entered into rest on Sept. 21, 2019.
Mr. Harris was born on Aug. 17, 1962. He graduated from
Phillips High School and escorted for many years for Pilgrim’s Pride. He loved
fishing better than anything, collecting arrowheads, four-wheeler riding and
camping.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Ruth Louise Duke
Ruth Louise Duke of Vinemont passed away Sept. 20, 2019 at the age of 80.
She was born Sept. 8, 1939 in Cullman to John Henry and Suzy
Hopper Williams.
She is preceded in death by her husband Hershel Newton Duke.
Funeral services are Sunday, Sept....
2 Vinemont residents apprehended, charged thanks to K-9 Deputy Copper
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and woman from Vinemont late Friday fled following an attempted traffic stop, but in the end, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Deputy Copper put a stop to the chase.
The incident began on Alabama Highway 157, where, after the...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Eagles, Lady Eagles finish 1st, 2nd at TCBY Invitational
Updated 9-21-19 5:48 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cross country teams were in action all over the state Saturday morning and at this year’s TCBY Invitational in Tuscaloosa, Cold Springs put together another great meet. Debuting some new uniforms, the Eagles outpaced the rest of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains undefeated after handling Oak Grove 34-25
OAK GROVE, Ala.
-- After arriving from the long drive to Oak Grove, the Raiders showed up ready
to defend their undefeated record in week five. After speaking with Good Hope Head
Coach Alan Scott earlier this week, asking what his thoughts were going into
this game undefeated,...
Cullman Chamber welcomes ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell to community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday welcomed Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell as the special guest speaker for its monthly community luncheon.
Boswell had high praise for the community, saying, “This is the biggest...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos drop region matchup against Fultondale 30-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After pulling off a big win at home over Hanceville last week to collect their first win of the season, the Holly Pond Broncos were back home for another regional showdown against the Fultondale Wildcats Friday night. After a scoring...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Aliceville at home, 27-19
BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs looked for a huge statement win at home as it took on Aliceville in another huge region game. Unfortunately, though, the night belonged to the Yellow Jackets as the Eagles wound up falling, 27-19.
Cold Springs used a mixture of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek loses in nail-biter to Berry, 36-30
ARLEY, Ala. – After suffering a tough loss on the road at Hubbertville last week, the Tigers were back home Friday night for a regional showdown against the Berry Wildcats. The Wildcats took last year’s matchup 33-15 so Meek was definitely hungry to bounce...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont spoils homecoming for Bulldogs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs welcomed the Vinemont Eagles for homecoming Friday night and the Eagles played the role of spoiler, coming away with a 26-12 victory.
“We haven’t always been able to overcome mistakes, to be able to overcome them says a lot...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 26-6 region win over Sheffield
ADDISON, Ala. - On an absolutely gorgeous night for high school football, two teams, Addison and Sheffield, met in an important early season region matchup in beautiful Addison, Alabama. Addison came in at 2-2 (0-1) while Sheffield was 3-1 (1-0).
Addison received the opening kickoff and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Explosive running game leads Cullman past Albertville 31-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Columbia 48-0 on the road last Thursday, the Cullman Bearcats returned to Oliver Woodard Stadium this week to collect their third straight win of the season over Albertville. Cullman’s defense, backfield and offensive front dominated yet again this week...
Obituary: Woody B. “Rusty” Woody
Woody
B. “Rusty” Woody, 68, of Lynn, entered into rest on Friday, Sept.
20, 2019, at Grandview Medical Center.
Rusty was born on Nov. 30, 1950 to Clarence and Cratis
Woody.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September
21, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at 15 Cane Creek...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 20, 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 DepartmentIncidentsSept. 18
leaving the scene of an accident; person;...
Founder Dawn Owens leaves The Link of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dawn Owens, founder of The Link of Cullman County, is no longer with the nonprofit. The announcement was made in an email to donors Friday.
The announcement is below in full (unedited):
A New Chapter Begins
To Our Organization Supporters and Fellow Community Members:
Today,...
“Ad Astra” a memorable space adventure; Griffin’s score 8/10
“Ad Astra” is written and directed by James Gray and stars
Brad Pitt as astronaut Roy McBride setting off on a quest to find his father,
played by Tommy Lee Jones, in the near future. Space exploration has become a priority
on Earth and humanity has begun...
1 arrested, half-pound methamphetamine seized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested Wednesday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Alabama sets record low 3.1% unemployment rate; Cullman County’s rate drops to 2.5%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama has again set a new record low unemployment rate. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 3.1%, down from July’s rate of 3.3%, and well below August 2018’s...
Miracle at 30,000 feet: Vinemont veteran survives stroke on flight, promotes awareness and response
VINEMONT, Ala. - Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in the United States, and one Cullman County veteran who survived an incident with circumstances being called miraculous is spreading the word to help others know how to recognize and respond to...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Lily looking for a place to bloom!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune (Bonus) Pet of the Week:
Lily is a 2-year-old boxer mix who was surrendered by her owner who can no longer care for her. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet...
30th Anniversary Eva Frontier Days set for Sept. 21-28
EVA, Ala. - The 30th Anniversary Eva Frontier Days are fast approaching, taking place Sept. 21-28.
Below is a list of this year’s events.
Saturday, Sept. 21 – Eva Frontier Days Beauty Pageant – 10 a.m. at Charlie’s Vineyard at Frost Farm, 1684 Frost Road, Eva,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point knocks off Oneonta, Fairview in tri-match
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –
The Lady Aggies hosted a tri-match at Fairview High School Thursday evening with
Oneonta and West Point and got things started with an area match against the
Lady Redskins. After defeating Oneonta and collecting an area win, Fairview made
for the Lady Warriors to play...
Alton Ferrell Reynolds Sr.
Alton Ferrell Reynolds, Sr. of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. He was born April 10, 1942 to General Dewey and Jessie Velma Vasser Reynolds. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Gladys Reynolds (Ken) Majoy, brothers: Chester,...
Ronnie Lane Arndt
Ronnie Lane
Arndt passed away at the Cullman Healthcare Nursing Home, where he
has been a resident for the last seven years. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Elizabeth Hope Barfoot Arndt and Richard Edward Arndt, and by his
nephew, Dean Perozzi, Jr.
He is survived...
Bobby Jack Fuller
Bobby Jack Fuller, 81, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
He was born Dec. 13, 1937.
Mr. Fuller was born on Dec. 13, 1937. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of South...
Jane Farley Happe
Jane
Farley Happe was born July 5, 1930, in Lakeland, Florida. She went
home with Jesus Sept. 16, 2019 at the age of 89.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved Jesus,
her Bible and her family. She never took her WWJD (What Would Jesus...
Paradise lost: 1989 Fairview graduate survives Hurricane Dorian, working to help other survivors, refugees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Great Guana Cay, Bahamas is a narrow islet of the Abaco Islands and also where Cullman County native and 1989 Fairview graduate Dwight Aldridge has called home for the past 12 years. He and his neighbors knew Hurricane Dorian was headed...
Wallace State’s women’s golf team wins 3rd straight WSCC Fall Invitational; No. 16 volleyball moves to 17-0
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team cruised to its third straight WSCC Fall Invitational championship this week.
Sophomore Claire Newby was the individual low medalist, carding a 73-79-152, in the Lady Lions’ fall season opener at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Lauren Cole,...
Colony’s Dollar General open for business
COLONY, Ala. - Dollar General quietly opened the doors of its newest Cullman County location Thursday morning, along Alabama Highway 91 just across Interstate 65 from the town of Colony. Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth has made securing a local franchise of the chain part...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 16
domestic violence; CR 1114
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription...
New Cullman County history book uses Wallace State collection for research
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's family and regional history collection helps people across the country, and some people in foreign lands, in researching their genealogy and local legacies. Several authors have used its resources.
Robin Sterling, creator of numerous books on Cullman and...
PREP FOOTBALL: 5 local squads preparing to host Friday night matchups
Five local squads are back home this week for their
Friday night matchups and all but one of them are taking on region foes. Meek,
Holly Pond, Addison and Cold Springs are gearing up for regional showdowns this
week while Cullman gets ready to host Albertville. We’re...
Cullman Regional to host 2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon Oct. 10 at Top of the Town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Join Cullman Regional at the second annual Think Pink Women’s Health Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 10 at Top of the Town. Our guest speaker will give attendees a look inside her journey and be an encouragement for women everywhere to keep their...
Leadership in action: Girl Scouts construct free library
WEST POINT, Ala. - Three young ladies from Girl Scout Troop 10288 recently completed their Silver Award Project and in doing so installed a Little Free Library in West Point. Abigail Roy, Gracie Williams and Piper Lawrence installed their project at West Point Elementary...
Cullman native, human trafficking survivor addresses Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday and welcomed Cullman native Jordan Giddens, former finance director for Alabama Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville and current child trafficking care coordinator for the Children’s Policy Council and Family Court of Jefferson County....
Anna Lea Holcomb
Memorial
Service for Anna
Lea Holcomb, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
20, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Larry Guthery officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Holcomb passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at her...
BJCC reveals Protective Stadium full design plans
BIRMINGHAM - Designs for
Protective Stadium were presented to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board of directors at this afternoon’s regularly scheduled BJCC board meeting. The presentation incorporated additional details of interior
and exterior designs, the 45,000-capacity seating plan and a sun study, all...
Meeting a living legend: CATA precision machining students sit down with world record-holding machinist Joe Hayden
CULLMAN, Ala. - Precision machining students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week were treated to a rare surprise and unique learning opportunity as Joe Hayden, a world record-holding machinist and lappist who has been referred to as the “Rembrandt of precision...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville and Vinemont gearing up for regional showdown, Aggies, Raiders, Warriors hitting the road
We’re about midway through the regular season and records
are beginning to take shape for local teams across the county. The Hanceville
Bulldogs are gearing up to face another county rival and region foe in Vinemont,
West Point is traveling to take on Russellville and Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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 DepartmentIncidentsSept. 16
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree criminal trespassing;...
USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+).
“Alabama agriculture has taken some body blows over the last...
‘I just want everyone to know that I love our police officers’
CULLMAN, Ala. – If you drive by Vincent Furniture in Cullman at night, you might notice a change in color. The lights were changed to blue in honor of police and first responders.
Store owner Betty Jo Vincent shared the reason behind the change.
“I just...
Obituary: Martha A. Holmes
Martha
A. Holmes passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. She was born
Wednesday, July 9, 1969.
To our Missy, you will be greatly missed by your Cullman
Health and Rehab family.
Obituary: Marion “Joe” Weathers
Marion Joseph “Joe” Weathers, 78, of Hattiesburg, passed away on September 15, 2019 at his home.
Services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis , followed by burial in Cherished Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Weathers was a member of the Elks Lodge for 45 years and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vera Rosalie Weathers; his wife, Barbara Myers Weathers,a grandson, Lewis Cruse, three brothers, Billy McCombs, Dale McCombs, and Charles Weathers; and one sister, Delores Cofer.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherri (Paul) Cruse of Purvis, his two granddaughters, Amber Cruse of Ellisville, and Megan Sullivan of Sumrall, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Moore Funeral Home in Purvis.
Obituary: Gary Dean Parker
Funeral
Service for Gary
Dean Parker, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Kevin Hamm and T.J. Millican
officiating, interment in Logan Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Parker passed away...
Obituary: Amy Lachelle Drake
Amy
Drake of Cullman passed away Sept. 15, 2019 at the age of 42. She
was born in Cullman, October 21, 1976 to Lydon and Vikki Jordan Scroggins. Amy
Drake lived a life out loud. Her love for life, her husband and her children
was immense. She lived...
Obituary: Willie Jewell Roper
It
is with great sadness that the family of Willie
Jewell Roper, announce her passing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Ms.
Roper loved writing poetry and had won several awards with her poems. She
enjoyed working in her yard, crocheting, going to the Senior Center and
dancing. She was...
Obituary: Javan Willis Freeman
Javan
Willis Freeman age 87 of Cullman, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He is
survived by his wife, Freda Marie Freeman; daughter, Diane Foust; sons: Michael
Freeman (Susan) and John Freeman; brothers: Roland Freeman (Ann) and Hershell
Freeman; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family will
receive friends...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston County, Alabama.
As James was the youngest of 16 children, he was given the nickname, “Junior”.
James graduated from Winston County High...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 16-17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ
= grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman
County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept.
12
harassment; CR 656theft of property; CR 1141domestic violence; CR 1814domestic violence; CR 515attempt to elude, giving...
Obituary: James J. Peak, Jr.
James J. Peak,
Jr., 93, of Double Springs, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept.
13, 2019.
James was born on May 21, 1926 in Winston County, Alabama.
As James was the youngest of 16 children, he was given the nickname, “Junior”.
James graduated from Winston County High...
