Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsAug. 13
third-degree forgery; Warehouse Discount Groceries; Town Square...
Governor awards $308K grant to aid crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) Angel House in Montgomery to assist victims of violent crimes in 60 counties throughout the state.
The nonprofit organization will use the funds to assist victims...
Cullman native Melissa Warnke named Alabama State Bar director of communications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Bar has hired Cullman native Melissa Johnson Warnke as its director of communications.
In the newly created position, Warnke will oversee the Alabama State Bar’s internal and external communications, media relations, social media and public relations efforts.
In her prior...
Espy, Jr. pleads guilty to murder, Garner convicted of attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Aug. 9, three days ahead of a trial scheduled on the Aug. 12, 2019 docket, Robert Gene Espy, Jr., 39, of Vinemont pleaded guilty to felony murder (murder committed during the commission of another crime, in this case burglary)...
Colony unhappy with tax service after state levies fine for missing reports
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening returned to the tax issues that were the topic of a special called meeting on Aug. 1. According to the council, the Town has been fined $250 by the state, and the IRS has...
Pet of the Week: Spencer’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Spencer is a 1-year-old hound mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s submissive to his humans, savvy with leash etiquette and just enjoys being with...
Obituary: Gary Dewayne Quinn
Gary Dewayne Quinn of Bremen, Alabama passed away Aug. 13, 2019 at the age of 57.
He was born in Cullman on Nov. 20, 1961 to Wallace Lee and Elizabeth Freeman Quinn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Connie Marie Birmingham.
Funeral services are...
Obituary: Lee Clinton Crigger
Funeral services for Lee Clinton Crigger, 83, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Bradford and Rev. Jerry Freeman, officiating; burial at Flint Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Charles Dominick Monte, Jr.
Memorial services for Charles Dominick Monte, Jr., 90, of Hayden will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Monte passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at his residence. He was...
Obituary: Nancy Jean Peek
Graveside services for Nancy Jean Peek, 47, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Rev. Greg Lee officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Peek passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at her residence. She...
Obituary: James Louis “Charlie” Moore
Funeral services for James Louis “Charlie” Moore, 63, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Laodicea Cemetery, Rev. James Laney officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Moore passed away...
Commission awards almost $9K to library ahead of 2020 Census
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to give the Cullman County Public Library System $8,881.98 to update its computer systems ahead of the 2020 Census. Director Sharon Townson met with the commissioners to discuss the important role the library plays...
Topre receives Excellence in Value award from Honda for 8th straight year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America Corporation in Cullman on Tuesday was presented the 2018 Excellence in Value award from Honda. Out of 45 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers in North America that won awards, Topre was one of just four to be recognized in...
New Alabama law requires CDL programs to teach drivers how to recognize human trafficking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 12, Gov. Kay Ivey held an official signing ceremony to give public recognition to several bills passed during the 2019 legislative session and previously signed by her, including House Bill 261, which requires all new commercial driver licensees...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 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. 12
leaving the scene of an accident; Cullman...
Good Hope applying for state funding for Exit 305 lighting; building permit fees changed
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night discussed several road improvement ideas, with the opportunity to apply for infrastructure project funding from ATRIP-II (the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II), due to the 10-cent fuel tax increase which Gov. Kay...
City signs off on access road project, recognizes local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council put its official stamp of approval on the construction of an industrial access road between County Road 222 and the North Alabama Fabricating Company (NAFCO), including grading, drain, base and paving. The City is working with Cullman...
Whatever happened to Nosey the elephant?
HOHENWALD, Tenn. - In Nov. 2017, after a failed attempt to put on a circus performance in Cullman, The Liebling Bros. Family Circus put its elephant Nosey on display in a shopping center parking lot, letting people ride her for a fee. After getting...
Obituary: Elsa Josephine Thomas
Funeral services for Elsa Josephine Thomas, 84, of Crane Hill will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Nick Monk officiating with interment in Valhalla Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Thomas passed away...
Obituary: Ruby Jones Bailey
Ruby Jones Bailey, 95, of the Brooklyn community, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.
She was born Nov. 20, 1923 to John Henry and Susanne Elizabeth Croft Jones.
Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker. Many hours of Ruby’s life was spent caring for her family. Mrs. Bailey...
Obituary: Annette Marie Russell
Funeral services for Annette Marie Russell, 49, of Hanceville, AL will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Her family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 at...
Obituary: Dr. Walter Bernard Brumleve, Jr.
On Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 Dr. Walter Bernard Brumleve, Jr. of Vinemont, Alabama passed away at the age of 64.
Walter was born Jan. 26, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to Walter B. and Genevieve (Huber) Brumleve, Sr.
At the age of 5, he moved with his...
Baileyton hosts 7th Annual Roger Latham Memorial Horse Show
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The seventh annual Roger Latham Memorial Horse Show was held Friday and Saturday at the Baileyton Arena to benefit the Parkside and Fairview girls’ basketball teams. The show attracted riders and horses from at least five states for two nights of competition....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsAug. 8
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1069
reckless endangerment;...
Andy Burcham named voice of the Auburn Tigers
AUBURN, Ala.—Andy
Burcham, who has been part of Auburn radio broadcasts for the previous 31 years
in various capacities, has been named the lead announcer for Auburn football,
men’s basketball and baseball, Auburn Sports Properties and Auburn Athletics
announced Monday.
Burcham assumes the responsibilities previously held
by Rod Bramblett, who...
Morgan County man who faked own death pleads guilty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Morgan County man who faked his death pled guilty Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Rod Owens.
Jackson Matthew Hall, 28, of...
Upcoming programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
Aug. 15 - Heritage Skills Sacred Harp Singing - 6 p.m.
North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056, 256-297-1044
Join local Sacred Harp singers to hear the beauty of this historical music and learn the basics. $5 per person. To register please go...
Obituary: Lowell Chestine Kirkpatrick
Lowell Chestine Kirkpatrick, 76, of Haleyville, Alabama was born March 21, 1943 and passed away Aug. 11, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Kathlene Kirkpatrick and his father, Herman Chestine Kirkpatrick; his brother-in-law, Jerry Cummings; and his nephew, Shane Lambert.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Frances Juliana Butler
Frances Juliana Butler, 87, passed away Aug. 9, 2019 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Krefeld, Germany Sept. 25, 1931 to Franz and Juliana Frieg, Frances lived an adventurous and wonderful life with her soul mate and best friend, Johnny Butler. She...
Eva woman killed in single-vehicle wreck
EVA, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 claimed the life of an Eva woman.
Christal Sharee Miller, 28, was killed when the 2000 Honda Odyssey she was driving left Union Hill Church Road 3 miles west of Eva and struck...
Obituary: Avel Hamilton Swann
Avel Hamilton Swann of Vinemont, AL passed away Aug. 8, 2019 at the age of 83.
He was born July 6, 1936 in Bremen, AL to Leonard H. and Rosie Bell Swann.
He was a veteran of the United State Army.
Mr. Swann is preceded in death...
Obituary: Edgar Leroy Swann
Funeral services for Edgar Leroy Swann, 91, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Revs. Larry Brown and Dillon Calvert officiating with interment in Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr....
Dodgeball tournament raises more than $1.3K for emergency responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Eight teams and their fans from around Cullman County gathered at Hanceville High School’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Saturday for the second annual Life Lines 4 Thin Lines Dodgeball Tournament. Teams representing the fire departments of Good Hope, Hanceville, Crane Hill, Johnson’s...
4-legged friends gather for 2nd Fridays Furry 5K and 1-Mile Family Dog Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The north end of this month's 2nd Fridays event featured furry friends of all shapes and sizes at the Furry 5K run, the 1-Mile Family Dog Walk and the Pooch Parade and Dog Show. The dog-themed events had an added benefit...
Sounding the alarm: Hanceville residents can get a free smoke detector from Hanceville Fire and Rescue
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher gave an update recently on the number and types of calls the fire department has responded to so far in and around Hanceville in 2019. Absher said the numbers for 2019 are...
Golf cart rules
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s been a lot of discussion in Cullman and the surrounding municipalities the last few weeks about driving golf carts on public roads, on trails or in parks. According to law enforcement, all vehicles must be properly registered with the state,...
Celebrate Cullman! Downtown merchants throw their biggest party of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. - In downtown Cullman, 2nd Fridays events have become a big summertime thing, but last night, things got even bigger as the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association’s Celebrate Cullman event joined the party.
Running simultaneously with 2nd Fridays, sponsored by the Cullman Area...
Obituary: Jonathan Fallows
Jonathan Fallows, 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on the evening of Aug. 7, 2019. He was a shining example of what it means to be the best of men, the best of fathers, the best of Papas and the best of friends. He...
Obituary: Elder Marlon L. Wilkinson
Funeral services for Elder Marlon L. Wilkinson, 91, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church at Providence with Elder David Guttery officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Margarete Klara Hart
Margarete Klara Hart, 88, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders wrap up first week of fall camp with preseason scrimmage
GOOD HOPE, Ala.
– With the first night of football season just around the corner for Good Hope
and the rest of the state, the Raiders wrapped up their first week of fall camp
with a controlled Red-White scrimmage in James W. Shabel Stadium. The public
was invited...
Good Hope anglers Arnold, Curington narrowly miss final round of Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship
PARIS, Tenn. – Kentucky Lake is the site of this year’s Mossy Oak Fishing High School Championship and a pair of local boats were out on the water competing. Good Hope Fishing Team is represented on Kentucky Lake by Colton Williams and Landon Graham...
Purple Heart memorial service Saturday
Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan Counties. Those being honored were either killed in action or received a Purple Heart...
Cullman County volunteer fire departments receive grants from Alabama Forestry Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) presented a grant check to each volunteer fire department in Cullman County Thursday evening at the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Association’s (CCAVFD) monthly meeting. Each department received $1,111.49.
The AFC’s Albert Mayo said the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Aug. 7
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
Officials address Smith Lake concerns at Brushy Pond town hall meeting
BRUSHY POND, Ala. - At the Brushy Pond Community Center Thursday evening, local and state officials addressed questions from the Smith Lake community. Alabama Power Team Leader Steven Fletcher; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Capt. Gary Buchanan; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;...
Alabama’s poverty rate declining, but state still 6th poorest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - According to a recently published report, while Alabama’s poverty rate continues to fall, the state is still the sixth poorest in the nation and “more than 800,000 citizens, including 262,000 children, live below the federal poverty threshold.” The report was released...
Alabama sets 1st sandhill crane hunting season in 103 years
Alabama hunters will have their first opportunity in 103 years to hunt a migratory bird that has been making a steady comeback for the past few decades.
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division will conduct a draw hunt of 400 permits to hunt...
Hanceville agrees on sale of Joann Walls Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night announced that Welcome Back Hanceville, LLC will purchase the Joann Walls Center property on Bangor Street in downtown Hanceville. Mayor Kenneth Nail opened the sealed bids for two properties at the city council meeting. The...
Obituary: Elizabeth Chambers
Elizabeth Chambers, 92, of Holly Pond entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2019. She was born May 31, 1927 to John and Ruth Manley Knop.
Mrs. Chambers had a gift that she expressed in the beautiful floral creations...
Obituary: Roger Gehrig Dunagan
Roger Gehrig Dunagan passed away Aug. 6, 2019. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at Cullman Funeral Home, Cullman, AL. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Burial will begin at 2 p. m. at the...
Obituary: James Willard “J.W.” Wilkins
Funeral services for Mr. James Willard "J.W." Wilkins, 78, of Logan, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery near Nesmith, with Bro. Homer Jones and Bro. Royce Shelton officiating.
Willard...
Obituary: Reaford Marvin James
Funeral services with military honors for Mr. Reaford Marvin James, 85, of Good Hope will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Perry Knight officiating with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Heaven Smith
Graveside services for Heaven Smith, newborn, of Cullman will be at Antioch Baptist Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at 2 p.m., with Charles Steven Smith officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Heaven passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at Cullman Regional...
Cullman woman charged with selling ‘Spice’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Wednesday arrested Kelsey Nicole Bradford, 26, of Cullman, charging her with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly...
Man, woman from Hanceville charged with selling meth
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Wednesday arrested Raul Martinez, 34, and Rebecca Leigh Isbell, 33, both of Hanceville, for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Martinez was charged...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 5
trespassing; CR 656
harassment; 16th St. SE
harassment; Hwy. 69 N
harassment; CR 656
robbery; CR 109
domestic...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Fire up your life with Char-Coal!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay told The Tribune its most recent Pet of the Week, Scout, has been adopted, so she shares a bonus canine friend:
Char-Coal is a 5-year-old terrier mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet whom...
Fun night at East Side Baptist
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Side Baptist Church celebrated on Wednesday night celebrated the beginning of the new school year with its fourth annual Back-to-School Night. The kids still had lots of energy after their first day back in the classroom and enjoyed playing and...
Obituary: Joe McDonald
Joe Craig McDonald, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Tuesday, Aug.Aug. 6, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was born Nov. 19, 1949 in Double Springs. He graduated from Winston County High School and was a lifelong member of Rock...
Obituary: James Troy Bentley
James Troy Bentley, of Summerville, GA, who lived in Cullman, passed away Aug. 7, 2019 at the age of 77.
He was born in Summerville, GA on May 31, 1942 to Ottis James and Faye Ruth Messer Bentley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife...
Obituary: Mary Jean Johnson
Funeral services for Mary Johnson, 72, of Hayden, AL will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bangor Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at...
Obituary: Alvin Dee Gardner
Funeral services for Alvin Dee Gardner, 90, of Empire will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum in Birmingham, AL.
Visitation will be from noon- 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at...
Obituary: Douglas L. McKay
Mr. Douglas L. McKay, 76, of Valley, Alabama, formerly of Hamilton, Alabama passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Fulton Bridge, Alabama in Marion County.
Mr. McKay is survived by his wife, Paulene Barnett “Shug” McKay;...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 7, 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
Aug. 3
leaving the scene of an accident; person;...
‘Thank you, Cullman County, for loving children in our community as much as we do!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey last week awarded $419,214.21 in federal funds allotted to the state for crime victims’ services to Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Cullman. The money will cover a large percentage of six full-time employee salaries, utility...
ALDOT updates response to Hwy. 278/CR 831 safety concerns
LOGAN, Ala. - After the most recent accident at the U.S. Highway 278/County Road 831 intersection in west Cullman County, several area residents contacted the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to ask for safety measures such as a traffic light.
At least three people have...
Gudger, Shedd visit Holly Pond for town meeting
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Tuesday night visited Holly Pond for the first in a series of community meetings sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to bring the legislators face to face with...
AL Sec. of State Merrill administers absentee voting law updates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Act 2019-507 became effective Aug. 1, 2019 establishing new requirements for voters casting absentee ballots.
A copy of the voters’ valid photo identification must now be submitted along with the absentee ballot application. This will ensure that only eligible voters receive...
Obituary: Keith Owens
Funeral service for Keith Owens, 46, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Ralph Andrews officiating with interment in White Oak Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Keith passed away Monday, Aug....
Obituary: Kristopher Lyn Griffin
Funeral services for Kristopher Lyn Griffin, 34, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church, Bremen, Alabama. Burial will follow at the Cemetery. The family will received friends for visitation Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: George Stonewall Rowe, Jr.
George Stonewall Rowe, Jr., of Cullman died Aug. 5 at age 93.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce McCutcheon Rowe; daughter, Rachel (Lydon) Mountz Scroggins; son, Marshall A. Rowe; grandchildren Drew (Jake) Baldwin and PVT Mason, Merit and Maria Rowe; step-granddaughters Amy...
Obituary: Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr.
Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr. of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Aug. 4, 2019.
He was born June 8, 1954 to Robert Earl and Gladys Bonee Wilsford in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee who have preceded him in death.
Mr. Wilsford leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda Gail Wilsford;...
Turning canine companions into good citizens, and much more
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Paula Kretzschmar is a dog person, and that’s putting it mildly. On a quiet little west Cullman County back road, the retired educator lives on a homestead that’s part house, part country retreat and part canine arena. Saturday, she hosted a...
Local schools gearing up for Friday nights on the gridiron
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Cullman County Schools’ second annual Media Day is in the books and all seven
county schools are gearing up for the start of a new school year and a new season
on the gridiron. Football and cheer coaches along with band directors made
their way...
Attention nonprofits: United Way seeking applicants for funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) this week announced that applications are now available for nonprofit entities seeking funding. The allocations process is how UWCC invests local dollars in the community to address specific community-centered issues.
UWCC released this statement: “United...
Fairview discusses controversial bus behind Fire Station 1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council Monday night again addressed concerns about the bus parked behind Fairview Fire Station 1, located along Alabama Highway 69, which has been the subject of many complaints from town residents.
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams was...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 6, 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
Aug. 5
third-degree criminal menacing; Willoughby Roofing & Sheet...
Holly Pond talks community meetings with legislators, unauthorized employee payments
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Governmental Affairs Committee will host the first in a series of three community forums featuring Cullman’s local legislative delegation tonight at the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond. The meeting, from...
(Updated) EXCLUSIVE: Franey resigns from Cullman Chamber, Danford declines interim post
Updated 8-6-19 at 5:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A source close to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Monday evening reported to The Tribune that former United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Sammie Danford was offered the interim presidency at the Chamber, to fill...
The Cullman Tribune moves from 3 to 5 days per week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune has moved from three days a week to five, starting today, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and Publisher Noah Galilee is excited about the benefits the expansion will bring to Tribune readers.
“Residents will now be receiving five days of...
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Lea Woods, Sr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald “Ron” Lea Woods, Sr. announces his passing Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
Ron was a loving husband and father. He loved to fish with his sons. He was employed...
Obituary: Shelby Ridgeway Day
Graveside services for Shelby Ridgeway Day, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Alton Bailey officiating; interment in Flint Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Day passed away Monday, Aug....
Obituary: Michael Gus Gross
Memorial services for Michael Gus Gross, 62, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gross passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at his residence.
He was born Jan....
Baileyton announces meeting with Shedd, Gudger; horse show this weekend
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council Monday night announced the Town will host a meeting Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m. at the Baileyton Senior Center with Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview. Invited to attend the meeting are mayors...
Hanceville police chief issues statement on officer-involved shooting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the man as Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr., 65.
The incident unfolded following a call from a family member...
Wallace State Nursing opens Mother’s Lounge for nursing moms
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College held a ribbon cutting Thursday, Aug. 1, in the School of Nursing and Center for Science to officially open a Mother’s Lounge that nursing mothers can utilize for privacy and comfort when using a breast pump. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsAug. 1
harassment; CR 702
trespassing, giving false name to a law enforcement officer; Hwy. 157
theft...
Cullman native Kane Ward wins WWA National Championship
MONROE, Wash. – The 2019 Nautique World Wake Association (WWA) Wakeboard National Championships are in the books and this year, there was some local flavor in the field. Cullman native Kane Ward, 8, placed first in the 9 & Under Jr. Boys Division after...
Obituary: “DADA” Carmen Lloyd Bomberry
Funeral services for “DADA” Carmen Lloyd Bomberry, 57, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bomberry passed away Aug. 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was...
Obituary: Robbie Lee Huffstutler
Mrs. Robbie Lee Huffstutler of Cullman passed away Aug. 2, 2019 at the age of 81.
She was born in Cullman June 6, 1938 to Vernice and Callie Williamson Hendrix.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Huffstutler.
Graveside services are Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019...
Obituary: Betty McCamy
Betty McCamy was born Nov. 5, 1940 in Blountsville, AL and passed away Aug. 3, 2019 in Bessemer, Alabama.
Visitation will be at Moss Service Funeral home Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held Aug. 6 at 1 p.m....
Obituary: Steven E. Mustgrove
Funeral services for Steven E. Mustgrove, 43, of Hayden, AL will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 7, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday prior to...
Obituary: Teresa Darlene Ballard
Darlene Ballard, 53, of West Point passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019.
She was born May 11, 1966 in Tennessee to Charles and Frances Simmons.
The family is having a private service.
Survivors include her parents, Charles and Frances Simmons; children, Justin Ballard, Brandon Ballard and Madison...
(Updated) Hanceville man dead in officer-involved shooting
Updated 8-4-19 6:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the man as Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr., 65.
Details remain scarce about the incident.
Hanceville Police Chief...
Students, families enjoy Kids’ Night Out in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Children filled CW Day Park in Hanceville Friday evening for Kids’ Night Out. The party is hosted each year by the City of Hanceville to give kids a great night of food and fun as summer comes to an end and...
Young farmers cultivate success in statewide contests
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Young farmers cultivated success — and scored more than $80,000 in prizes — during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 47th Commodity Producers Conference in Chattanooga Aug. 3.
Luke Smelley won the 2019 Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) competition. Judges visited his...
Obituary: Stephen Lawrence Glenn
Stephen Lawrence Glenn, 67, of Hanceville passed away Aug. 2, 2019. He was born May 21,1952 in Morgan County to George Edward and Georgia Eva Lawrence Glenn.
Mr. Glenn was an electrician. He was also a member of Walter Baptist Church.
Stephen is preceded in death...
Obituary: Bill Clinton Horton
Tribute services for Bill Clinton Horton, 49, of Cullman, AL will be Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation Sunday from 6-8 p.m.
Mr. Horton is survived by his wife Norma Horton; three sons Eric (Angela)...
2019 EvaBank Midnight Run sees best turnout in years
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CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night provided great conditions for the 2019 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K and it certainly showed when the crowd of runners lined up for this year’s event. More than 400 runners registered for this year’s 5K but many more showed up...
