Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack
Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born on June 21, 1970 in Jasper, Alabama to Clayton and Gladis Hammack. Larry loved his job, liked to travel especially to the mountains, and he...
Veterans Day Celebration In Cullman
CULLMAN - Thanks to the efforts of a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, the city of Cullman will be hosting its largest ever Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, November 8.
“This is about the 10-12 year we’ve had the celebration,” says former Col. Ken Brown....
Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in.
As the 55-foot Viking sportfishing vessel owned...
‘Live the high school experience’: Eli Folds remembers his West Point years
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point football and baseball player, Eli Folds. Eli made a lot of great memories on and off the field at West Point.
"My favorite baseball memories has to be winning a crazy game...
Greens and Beans Bluegrass Festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) hosted its first Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, with featured musicians Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek. The park was filled with spectators.
In addition to music, the festival had...
Obituary: Ada Joyce Patton
Ada Joyce Patton, 83 of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 25, 2018 at her home.
Joyce was born on December 18, 1934, in Cordova, Alabama. She was a longtime member of Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28,...
Veterans have their day in court with their mentors by their side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Presiding over the courtroom on the second floor of Cullman County Courthouse, Judge Rusty Turner carefully reviewed each case, assessing the progress of each offender who stood before him.
The defendants reviewed by the district court last week were not the run...
Arrest report: June 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blanton, Freda Joanne, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Chambers, Jason Wayne, 35
third-degree criminal possession...
Alabama Coastal Foundation’s ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Dec. 6 at Goat Island Brewing
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is hosting a free outreach event in Cullman at Goat Island Brewing. The ACF’s Connect to Your Coast event is an easy and fun way individuals can learn how we are all...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding scholarship auditions Feb. 15 and March 15
Image courtesy of Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Current and future Wallace State Community College students will have two opportunities to audition for scholarships with the Fine and Performing Arts programs for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Auditions will be on Friday, Feb. 15 and Friday, March 15...
Cobblestone Hotel moves ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a public hearing, the Cullman Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the short-form subdivision for the Cobblestone Hotel property at 1835 Main Ave. SW. The new hotel, with a more central location than the ample lodging choices along Alabama Highway 157,...
Cullman EMA: increased snow totals, snow will be here between 4-6 p.m.
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Jan. 6: Yes, folks, we know. It appears all of the precipitation has gone south of Cullman County; however, according to the Cullman County EMA, snow is still possible. Also, there have been isolated reports of bridges icing in the county....
‘Connected Park’ to open next Friday, June 29
The Connected Playground at Ingle Park features equipment for children of all ability levels. The playground’s grand opening is Friday, June 29, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) will officially open the long-awaited Connected Playground at...
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: Thomas Clyde Smith
Graveside services for Thomas Clyde Smith, 80, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Etha Baptist Cemetery with John McKoy officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence....
Obituary: Clarice Koehler Shafer
Clarice Koehler Shafer passed from this life Nov. 17, 2023. She was born April 28, 1934. Graveside service will be held at Cullman City Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Marjorie F. Chitty
Marjorie F. Chitty of Cullman passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by: Sons: William G. Chitty Jr. and Steven Gerald Chitty, Grandsons: Brandon Lee Smith, Christopher Steven Chitty, Brother: Larry McCoy Wood, Sister: Anne...
Food, school supplies to be given away Aug. 6 at The Link: Partnership with Greater Good Music, Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food and school supplies.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a partnership between The Link, Great Good Music, country music superstar Jamey...
6 questions with… Cherrie Haney, director of Cullman County Economic Development
Cherrie Haney / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Economic Development (CCED) office provides a variety of services, at the discretion of the Cullman County Commission. CCED assists local municipalities in acquiring funding for community development projects, participates in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's...
Obituary: Mrs. Isabell Margaret “Dolly” Hudson
Obituary: Mrs. Isabell Margaret "Dolly" Hudson
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabell Margaret "Dolly" Hudson, age 75 of Cullman will be at 2 pm. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Kinney officiating. Burial will be at New Hope #1 cemetery. Pallbearers...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several region finales on tap for week 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is winding down and local teams are almost done hammering out the playoff picture for this year. Several teams are already locked into a postseason position and working to improve their standing within the region this week with...
Obituary: Guin Andrews
Guin Andrews, 83, of Addison, entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Folsom Health and Rehab in Cullman.
Mr. Andrews was born on Aug. 28, 1935 in Winston County, Alabama and was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of Enmonfield...
Obituary: Jean Denson Milligan
Jean Denson Milligan of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.
She was born Dec. 23, 1938 to Isaac and Ruth Hendrix Denson in Hanceville. She later married Ferrell Amon Milligan and together they had two children, Shelia and Jimmy.
Mrs. Milligan’s parents preceded her...
OBITUARY: Alice A. White
Funeral Services for Alice A. White, age 73 will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery on Glory Hill Road, with Rev. George Cooley officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Alice passed...
New trail opens for mountain bikers, hikers at Oak Mountain State Park
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. - A new trail named Room Service at Oak Mountain State Park opened recently, as members of the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP) christened it with a group ride.
The new 1.5-mile multiuse trail connects the Slingshot and Centipede trails and is...
WSCC: Spring Under the Stars set for April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final show for the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts programs for the spring 2023 semester will be the annual Spring Under the Stars concert on Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Burrow Center...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 13
burglary-2nd degree; Hospital Discount Pharmacy; 4th Ave. NE; damage to door;...
Colony kids visit Space & Rocket Center as part of summer program
COLONY - Last week, 20 of the 26 children participating in this year’s summer program at Colony’s Educational Complex visited Huntsville’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
The trip was chaperoned by volunteers, along with parents and those who are in charge of organizing the summer...
Princess Lillie
HOLLY POND, Ala. - “She came out of the womb smiling,” Kelly Handley said of her daughter Lillie. “She has always been very loving, and she smiles through everything and has since the day she was born. She has been so strong and brave...
Obituary: Billy Ray Leonard
Billy Ray Leonard, age 55, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born July 20, 1966, to Donald Leonard and Carolyn Bagwell Wood.He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald Leonard, Carolyn Bagwell Wood and Thomas...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Robinson
Audrey Mae Robinson, 85, of Addison entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Audrey was born July 23, 1934 in Alabama. She raised seven kids and worked on the farm picking cotton, gardening and canning. Audrey was hard-working and known...
Obituary: Nettie Mae Bates
Nettie Mae Bates, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, AL. She was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on June 8, 1936, the third child of seven (first daughter) her parents: Oliver and Merle Tubbs.
She was a very strong...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13 crown
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an area title. This time they faced the Lady Blue Devils...
Obituary: Robbie Everett
Robbie Everett, age 82, of Addison, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 6, 1939 to William and Ostella Everett. Robbie proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years....
Obituary: Thomas A. Smith, Jr.
Tom Smith took his step into the next life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after recently celebrating his 90th birthday. The days leading up to his peaceful, quiet passing were filled with the love of his family and friends, and he died in the...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Young Writers program accepting applications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is accepting applications from high school and college students until Jan. 15 for its Young Southern Writers Program. It is preferred that applicants have creative writing experience, but it is not mandatory.
Applicants will be vying for a...
NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Cullman plane crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators this week issued a preliminary report on the Jan. 5, 2020 plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport that killed local pilot Tyler Walker, 40, and his daughter Brooklyn Walker, 10.
Based on a combination of airport...
Cullman Police announce changes to morning traffic flow around 3 city schools
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, left, Officer Rodney Banister, center, and CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper demonstrate how the cones will be set up during school hours. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The start of a new school year brings a fair amount of confusion, especially when...
Local storage company invests in solar energy, discussions underway with City
CULLMAN - A new solar energy system was installed at In-N-Out Self Storage at 106 13th St. in Cullman. The installation was celebrated on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Ivey announces plans to make I-565 6 lanes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Rebuild Alabama Act First Year Plan 2020.
The first project includes resurfacing and revising lanes...
Obituary: Molly Elizabeth Hone
Memorial Service for Molly Elizabeth Hone, age 30, of Sumiton, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Hone...
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr. named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer
Dr. William E. Smith, Jr.
CULLMAN - William E. Smith, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. has been named Cullman Regional’s first chief medical officer (CMO) by Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. Smith has served as CMO in a limited capacity for the past two years.
“As healthcare evolves...
North Alabama Agriplex named Conservation Educator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex was honored Friday evening in Prattville by being named 2022 Conservation Educator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AFW). The Agriplex was nominated by Rev. James Fields and April Waltz.
Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey shared, “We...
Arrests and Incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appea
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
August 24• identity theft; person• theft of property;...
Local government, business and education leaders celebrate Cullman area industry
Wallace State's Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority and City of Cullman Industrial Development Board/Cullman Economic Development Agency, held a special reception at Terri Pines...
Obituary: Michael Callan, 72
Funeral service for Michael Callan, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Cullman Church of Christ with Steve Cummings officiating; burial at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant program earns 100% pass rate
The Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program earned its fifth overall and third first-time 100 percent pass rate for graduates taking their National Physical Therapy Examination. Pictured are 2013 graduates Casey Cooley, of Boaz, left, and Scott Cooley of Cullman.
HANCEVILLE - Recent...
Obituary: Jack Timothy Townsend
Jack Timothy Townsend, age 68, of Lynn, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 23, 1953 to Horace and Margie Townsend. Jack loved to play his guitar. He traveled with Hank Williams, Jr. for...
Obituary: Jimmie Wayne Burrow
Jimmie Wayne Burrow passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1946 in Cullman, AL to GC and Opaline Burrow.
He is preceded in death by his wife Janet Burrow.
Survivors include his daughter Margie (Dewayne) Key; son Greg (Beth)...
West Point passes budget, receives clean audit
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point passed its FY2021 budget this week, with $337,183 in expenditures, a slight increase from 2020. The Town expects total revenue to be $415,812 for the coming year.
Tony Turbyfill, CPA with Segroves & Company, PC said...
140 jumpers brave 2024 Polar Bear Plunge
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave souls of all ages braved the wintry waters of WildWater at Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s 2024 Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event was free with an optional donation to benefit the Special Olympics of Alabama....
Firehouse Subs to open in Cullman in December; Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill in January
Images courtesy of Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill
CULLMAN - Firehouse Subs is scheduled to open at the beginning of December according to Bill Ming, whose company, Athens-based Ming Enterprises, is developing two vacant sites on Second Avenue Southwest (Highway 31 South)...
Obituary: Frank George Fink
Frank George Fink was born May 22, 1930 and passed away Nov. 9, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
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...
From the church on Christmas Eve…
CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, one of the most treasured and anticipated traditions of the season features its children: the annual Christmas Eve Children's Mass, featuring the Christmas Pageant. Children from the church and school put on their...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to earn 56-53 win over Decatur Heritage, Cullman cruises to 77-49 win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats of Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena to host Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and both black & gold squads collected wins over the Eagles. The Bearcats led by 22 after the opening period and cruised...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Vinemont’s Lemons posts new state records in 1600 & 3200; locals shine in Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This weekend was packed full of local action at both the 4A-7A State Track Meet in Gulf Shores and at the 1A-3A State Track Meet in Cullman. One local standout even made history. Vinemont’s Ethan Lemons dominated both the 3A 1600...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football regular season and four teams from each division clinched their spots in the playoffs. Next week will begin the postseason and each team only has one thing on their minds...
Commission approves $814K tax abatement for NAFCO
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Thursday approved a tax abatement for the expansion of North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO) in the amount of $814,178.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Project Manager and Finance Stanley Kennedy said, “We expect this project to have a...
Obituary: Gina Teresa Bryant Bagwell
Funeral services for Gina Teresa Bryant Bagwell, age 56 of Joppa, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Chapel with Rev. Carol Goforth officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bagwell passed away on Sunday, November...
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to beginning and small farmers. Formerly known as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher, the series takes on a new name, Veteran...
Child Development program offers semester-long stackable certificates; addresses need for qualified professionals nationwide
HANCEVILLE - In the midst of rebuilding the Child Development program at Wallace State Community College, program director Dr. Marcie Hill created new options for students majoring in early childhood education and professionals who need to earn credentials to advance their career.
Over the last...
Obituary: John B. Schwaiger
John B. Schwaiger, 76, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.
He was born Feb. 1, 1943 to Leo and Sarah Schwaiger.
He was a retired brick mason, business owner and career military.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Neda Lou Wilcutt
Neda Lou Wilcutt, 72, of Arley, entered into rest on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Addison surrounded by her loving family.
Neda was born on March 28, 1949 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. Among her many hobbies, Neda enjoyed reading, fishing, working in the yard and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos rally to top Decatur Heritage 54-49, capture area championship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After toppling West End earlier this week, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the court Friday night to play Decatur Heritage for this year’s 2A, Area 13 Championship. The Broncos trailed by as many as 13 at one point...
Deep South Tattoos gives back with ‘Toys 4 Tatts’
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Toys 4 Tatts is something to help the kids that don’t have anything on Christmas,” said Deep South Tattoos Owner Tanya Moore.
One of Moore’s artists, Jeff “Jazzy Jeff” Robinson, was the brains behind the Toys 4 Tatts, and he shared what...
Obituary: Clara Christine Willingham
Funeral services for Clara Christine Willingham, 82, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the massive Mar. 19, 2018 hail storm, to Cullman EMA, The Cullman Tribune’s W.C. Mann visited Cullman City Hall to present...
Colony kicks off Black History Month with ‘Celebration of Life’
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander helped plan and put on Colony’s celebration. / W.C. Mann
COLONY - On Sunday afternoon, the town of Colony kicked off Black History Month at its Educational Complex with “Colony: a Celebration of Life.” The event included stories of the founding...
Obituary: Marty Allen Cleghorn
Marty Allen Cleghorn of Arley passed from this life Aug. 20, 2019 at the age of 56. Marty was born July 15, 1963 to Alton and Bonnie Cleghorn.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where...
Still looking for a win
WEST POINT- It was a beautiful day for soccer in West Point as the Warriors welcomed the Danville Hawks to town on Monday.
Danville 5, West Point 0 (girls)
The Lady Warriors looked superb in the first half, hanging with Danville, who was 4-0 in section...
Obituary: Betty Pearl Clark-Lott
Funeral services for Betty Pearl Clark-Lott, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mountain Grove Congregational Church Cemetery. Reverend Phillip Doss will be officiating the services. Visitation will be from 6 p.m....
Obituary: Ernest Earl Collum, Jr.
Ernest Earl Collum, Jr.
passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.
His is preceded in
death by two wives, Sandra Teague Collum and Debra Smith Collum; his parents
and step-mother and one great-grandson.
He leaves to cherish
his memory his children Karen (Keith) Ballenger, Sheila Collum, Michael
(Melissa) Collum and...
Obituary: Wilford Cleveland Butts
A graveside service will be held for Wilford Cleveland Butts, 89, of Cullman, Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Butts passed away Dec. 21, 2020, with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating and Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
The son of...
Obituary: Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley
Jeanie Marlene Voss Okeley was born May 15, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. She resided in Cullman until she married Robert Okeley and moved to Apollo Beach, Florida and resided there until her death.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Okeley; parents, George...
Hope Horses celebrates 10 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. celebrated 10 years of serving the community this week, welcoming the community to a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Executive Director Kelsey Scott said, “The big thing here and the success and growth of Hope...
Obituary: Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes
Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes was born January 1, 1945 in Decatur, AL to Claude & Leona Francis Maddux Townsend. She passed away on January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Frank & Minnie Townsend and Frank & Inez Maddux;...
Cullman Area Technology Academy students manufacturing parts for NASA, International Space Station
Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) machining program students and instructors who worked on the International Space Station stowage project as part of NASA’s HUNCH program pose for a photo at the school on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. A stowage compartment, machining form and sample...
Obituary: Riley Orville Trimble III
Riley Orville Trimble III, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1975, to Riley O. Trimble Jr. and Paulette Lackey Trimble.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul F. and Jean...
Obituary: James Roy Reynolds
Memorial services for James Roy Reynolds will be Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview Methodist Church with Brother Hollis Gardner officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Reynolds went to be with the Lord Jan. 1, 2020 at the...
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be hosted outdoors with water activities, the skies threatening a downpour, and was decided to hold registration for the program inside....
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when I was back among the flowering fruit trees and fiddlehead ferns of the Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake in Cullman...
OBITUARY: Lou Wayne Widner
Lou Wayne Widner, 79 of Oneonta, formerly of Eva, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 6, 2014. She was the daughter of Clarence and Zola Patton and the wife of L.C. (Pete) Widner.
She is preceded in death by her husband and...
Obituary: Rhonda Carol Rusk
Rhonda Carol Rusk, age 68, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Rhonda is survived by her sister Laurie (Benny) Washburn; her brothers David Davis, Richard (Julie) Davis, and Randall Davis.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Mildred Inez...
Obituary: Sonny J. Cook
Sonny J. Cook, 86, of Yakima left his family February 4, 2018 at Astria Regional Hospital in Yakima, Washington.
Sonny was born January 27, 1932 to Clyde and Elsie (Couch) in Cullman, Alabama.
Sonny served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Sonny met...
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...
Obituary: Martha Lee Nelson
Martha Lee Nelson, 67, of Holly Pond passed away Nov. 10, 2020. She was born Sept.15, 1953 to R.B. and Cora Lee Hardin Clem.
Martha enjoyed the beauty of the birds, and she enjoyed watching them as they busied themselves in her yard. Martha also...
Arrest report: April 30
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Benafield, Harley Davidson, 19
possession or sale of a short-barrel shotgun
Campbell, Christopher Dale, 51
permitting dogs to run at...
Local agencies urged to apply for Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program funds
Public Notice
Cullman County has been awarded federal funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
Cullman County has been chosen to receive $28,963 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. These funds have been made available through The...
Obituary: Judith Anderson Wilson
Mrs. Judith Anderson Wilson, 84, of Connecticut passed from this life Sunday, August 8th, 2022. She was born July 2, 1938, to Henry & Irene Anderson.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family.
(Updated) Luther Strange will attend Republican candidate dinner Friday in Cullman
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, left, U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, center, and Roy Moore, right, will be special guests of the Cullman County Republican Party at a dinner Friday night, July 28, 2017. / Images courtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and...
Cullman’s Catfish N Que 1 of 4 finalists in Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge
Cullman’s Catfish N Que is one of four finalists in the statewide Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge. Alabama Catfish Producers is sponsoring the second annual contest.
More than 250 customer nominations were received. The other three finalists are David’s Catfish House in Atmore, Orrville Farmer’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 12
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1082 reckless endangerment; Co. Rd. 1212 violation of protection order; Co. Rd....
3 local students earn degrees from Troy University
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the 2016/2017 academic year.
Local residents who graduated include:
Jordan Gray, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Wesley Hendrix, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Laura Weaver,...
‘Always fight until the end’: Victoria Stanley remembers her playing days at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and basketball player, Victoria Stanley. Victoria made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her time playing at Hanceville but mentioned a few that stood out.
"One of my...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Benefield
Mary Ruth Benefield, age 80, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Mary was born December 20, 1940 to James and Riller Whisenhunt Roberts.
Mary is survived by son: Chris Benefield (Janet); half-brothers: Rusty Roberts (Louann Deal) and Randy Roberts (Mary); granddaughter:...
Arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 26
criminal mischief; Teem Rd.theft of property; Hwy. 91unlawful possession of controlled substance; Trimble Rd.theft...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came out to participate in the ninth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. The annual event celebrating and remembering the life of...
Girl Scout Troop 30507 hosts special guest
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ryan Fortenberry visited Girl Scout Troop 30507 at Longview Church in Vinemont Thursday night. He explained the dangers of strangers, gave tips on how the girls can stay safe in public and answered many questions from the girls as...
Raid at Sex Offender’s Residence Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, April 7, agents with the Cullman County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators, patrol deputies and K-9 units arrested Stacy Lee Tubbs, 41, of Hanceville, a registered sex offender, Savannah Michelle Carroll, 28, of Hanceville...