Obituary: Margaret Lois Young
Margaret "Lois" Fraley-Young joined her heavenly family July 18, 2019 at 7:38 am.
She was born to Robert and Ackey Dean Fraley March 1, 1938 in Beckley, WV.
Lois, as she liked to be called, was very proud of her WV roots and enjoyed visiting as...
Obituary: Nelda “Faye” Fox
Funeral services for Nelda “Faye” Fox, 80, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hanceville. Pastor John Jankens will officiate. Mrs. Fox will be laid to rest at the Cullman Memory Gardens, Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will...
Jimmy Davis
Funeral services for Jimmy Davis, 81, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday July 25, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West Point, AL. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at...
Obituary: Kristopher Daniel Harris
Funeral services for Kristopher Daniel Harris, 32, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Cullman, will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Jones Chapel Community Chapel at 2 p.m., with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Community Chapel from...
Obituary: Clarence Boyd Layton
Memorial services for Mr. Clarence Boyd Layton, 62, of Moulton are incomplete at this time.
Boyd was born Nov. 8, 1956 and passed away at his residence Saturday, July 20, 2019.
Hanceville enjoys 2nd Summer Concert Series event
Updated 7-23-19 11:35 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It was a gorgeous evening for the Hanceville Music Fest Saturday at Veterans Park. The community came out to enjoy a rain-cooled night while The Natchez Trace Band performed everyone’s Southern Rock favorites. This was the second concert...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood donors
National blood shortages are impacting blood centers across the country, and locally, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have emergency need for all blood types.
Summer months take a toll on the blood supply, and this year has been especially difficult here in north Alabama and across...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 18
domestic violence; CR 1185
harassment; CR 431
harassment; Fairpark Ct.
theft of property, trespassing; Hwy. 278...
Brontae Harris Named to Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
BIRMINGHAM - Junior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, which is presented annually to the nation's best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.Harris was rated Conference USA's top cornerback in 2018 and...
Small fire at Lake Catoma Apartments
Updated 7-22-19 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple units responded to a reported fire at Lake Catoma Apartments along U.S. Highway 278 East in the city of Cullman Monday morning.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said the fire involved an ashtray and possibly a grill....
AG Marshall: AL joins $600M multi-state settlement with Equifax
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney Gen.Steve Marshall on Monday announced that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a $600 million settlement with Equifax regarding a massive 2017 data breach. In Alabama, approximately 2.3 million consumers were affected and are eligible for compensation.
An...
5th annual Fairview High School Band All Wheel Show & Festival this Saturday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This Saturday, July 27, vehicle enthusiasts can come out to Randall Shedd Community Park to support the Fairview High School marching band at its fifth annual All Wheel Show & Festival. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., visitors can enjoy live music, free inflatables, the...
(Update) ‘We have seen firsthand the power of prayer and the power of God’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When The Cullman Tribune first spoke with the family of Chris Torrisi after he was involved in a car accident June 29, doctors were not very hopeful he would survive. Torrisi, 39, of Cullman, was in a deep coma in UAB...
Elks, Jack Aces raise $1,156 for area kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday held their annual Christmas in July event to benefit Christmas Love. The groups raised $1,156 and collected many donated toys that will go to help area kids during the 2019...
Dig it! Heavy equipment challenge sponsored by Thompson, Caterpillar
Updated 7-21-19 1 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - More than 70 participants competed Thursday in Thompson Tractor’s Operator Challenge in Dodge City, just off Exit 299 in front of My Way Trucking. The Hanceville Challenge (named by the organizers) was the first of two qualifying...
Obituary: Thurman “Bo” Douglas Gregory
Funeral services for Mr. Thurman "Bo" Douglas Gregory will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Center Grove Baptist Church. He will lie-in-state from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Gregory was born March 12, 1953 in Cullman, AL to Lonnie "Buddy" and Lucy Gregory.
He was...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Pitts Pruett
Dorothy Mae Pitts Pruett, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away July 20, 2019.
She was born in Cullman County on Feb. 6, 1932 to James Lonnie and Nancy Ann Miller Pitts.
Ms. Pruett is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nancy Pitts; brothers, Douglas...
2 transported to Cullman Regional following lightning strike at Smith Lake Park
Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m.
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the beach area of Smith Lake Park. “A female took a possible direct hit,” said one EMT on the scene. “She...
Runners fill St. Bernard for 6th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – With clouds hanging overhead and the temperature in the 70s, Saturday morning provided near-perfect conditions for the sixth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. Approximately 140 runners registered for this year’s event and the trail at St. Bernard was full of participants...
Multiple departments battle blaze in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Multiple agencies including fire departments from Vinemont-Providence, West Point, Falkville, Battleground, Cullman and Gold Ridge responded early Friday evening to a structure fire off U.S. Highway 31 just south of Hurricane Creek Park. The structure involved was a a large metal...
Obituary: Paul Dewayne Hudson
Graveside services for Paul Dewayne Hudson, 68, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at New Hope #1 Cemetery, Minister Terry Michael officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy. 278 East, Cullman, AL 35055 is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hudson...
Obituary: Wynell Miller Noble
Funeral services for Wynell Miller Noble, 75, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Cornerstone Revival Center.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Noble passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born Sept....
ALEA suspends search for missing Smith Lake boater
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced it has suspended search efforts to locate Kelsey Starling, missing on Smith Lake since an accident July 4.
Sgt. Chad Pate reported,“The search on Smith Lake has been suspended indefinitely. There are...
BREAKING: Residents, organizations file suit against Tyson over spill, plant conditions
JASPER, Ala. - On Friday, the Sipsey Heritage Commission and Chandler Holdings, along with 40 individual property owners along the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River, filed suit against Tyson Farms, Inc., River Valley Ingredients LLC, RVI Hanceville plant manager Jason...
Mental Health: Stepping Up Initiative expands across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is expanding its Stepping Up Initiative, which establishes effective partnerships with law enforcement, local governmental entities, elected officials, mental health and health care providers, social service providers, courts and other partners, to meet the...
Beat the heat; practice heat safety
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama residents are no strangers to hot summer weather. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting high temperatures throughout the nation over the July 19 weekend.
Heat safety is a very important aspect of Alabama summers. The Alabama Cooperative...
Arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJuly 18
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Crane Hill man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
CULLMAN, Ala. - United States District Judge Abdul K. Kallon sentenced Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 to 130 months, a little more than 10 years, in federal prison.
The sentence stems from a United States federal grand jury...
Alabama sets 5 economic records in June; state unemployment 3.5%, Cullman County’s rate rises to 3.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama set five new economic records in June, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday. June’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.5%, setting a new record low, beating the previous record low of 3.7%. June’s rate represents 2,160,931 employed people, a...
Cooperative Extension System talks venomous snakes of Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama is home to one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the country. In fact, Alabama consistently ranks among the top five states in overall biodiversity. Included in this population, are over 50 species of snakes. While most are...
Newk’s Eatery coming to Cullman
Updated 7-18-19 at 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Newk's Eatery is coming to Cullman. The restaurant will be opening in the former Dairy Queen building at 410 Second Ave. (U.S. Highway 31 North)
Susan Eller, with the Cullman Economic Development Agency, said, "Renovations on the building...
Pet of the Week: Meet Miss Bea!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some great news: all of the dogs taken to last week’s 2nd Fridays downtown celebration were adopted! Now, she shares a new canine friend with us as The Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 15
possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 818
domestic violence;...
‘They’re great, they’re patriotic and they show a lot of great leadership’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) annual Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) is underway this week, and The Tribune talked with the CCSO and participants about what’s going on this time around.
Lt. Rex Sorrow, who heads up SYLA, said, “We’ve got...
Poultry enthusiasts flock to Agriplex for Living Landscapes lecture on backyard chickens
CULLMAN, Ala. - Not wanting to stay cooped up in their homes, chicken enthusiasts from around Cullman this week flocked to the North Alabama Agriplex for one of its Living Landscapes lectures, which focused on best practices for raising chickens, both casually and commercially.
Rachel Dawsey,...
Obituary: Robert Wilford Spradlin, Jr.
Robert Wilford Spradlin, Jr. was born Oct. 11, 1935 and passed away July 17, 2019.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at Bowmans Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill, Alabama.
Obituary: Curtis Brown
Mr. Curtis Allen Brown, 67, of Hartselle, passed away July 16, 2019.
Mr. Brown was born to Asa and Sue (Powell) Brown of Graysville, Alabama Jan. 21, 1952.
Visitation will be Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home at 5:30 p.m. and services will...
ADPH issues advisory against consuming largemouth bass from most Alabama waters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is advising that no largemouth bass be consumed from most bodies of water in Alabama due to mercury contamination. Specific to Cullman County, it advises against consuming largemouth bass from Lake Catoma, and any...
Arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJuly 16
second-degree theft of property; Lowe’s; Cherokee Ave....
Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Cullman. The restaurant will be located in the old Bojangles' building at 1821 Cherokee Ave. SW across from Chick-fil-A.
"Chipotle has executed a lease and (begun) renovations on the former Bojangles' building. We do not have...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Community responding, more needed
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Tuesday checked in with the staff at Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to see how the restocking of the agency’s shelves was progressing.
CCK Director Javon Daniel shared, “We’ve had some donations come in, food donations, and we’ve had some...
Obituary: Kenneth Melton Tucker
Kenneth Melton Tucker of Cullman, Alabama passed away July 16, 2019.
He was born Aug. 28, 1957 to Albert E. and Georgia Belle Lewis Tucker and preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Tucker leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Georgia Tucker; sister, Rose Frances...
Obituary: Ricardo Saucedo Sotelo
Ricardo Saucedo Sotelo of Jacksonville, Florida died Sunday, July 14, 2019.
He was born on April 3, 1991 to Cirilo Saucedo and Maria Sotelo in Estedo, Mexico.
Mr. Saucedo lets his parents appreciate his memory; wife, Angela Martínez; daughters, Andrea Saucedo Martinez and Yetzi Saucedo Martinez; sisters,...
Obituary: James Daffron
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for James Austin Daffron, 81, of Cullman.
Mr. Daffron was born Dec. 11, 1937 and passed away July 15, 2019.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Connie Taylor
Visitation for Connie Glenn Taylor, 64, of Vinemont, will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Mr. Taylor passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1954 to William and Margaret Taylor.
He was...
Obituary: Carol Conner
Carol Joyce Conner passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at River City Center. She was born Aug. 28, 1940 to Phillip and Thelma Jones.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, James Conner, and her parents.
Survivors include her son, Rick Walton; daughter,...
Obituary: Georgia Crawford
Graveside services for Georgia Crawford, 85, of Hanceville will be at Mt. Grove Baptist Cemetery, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by daughter Rita and son Michael Crawford.
Mrs. Crawford is preceded in death by her father, Ed Barrett and mother,...
Roofer injured in fall at Cullman EMA building
CULLMAN, Ala. - A roofer was injured Tuesday while working at the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency/Water Department building on Beech Avenue.
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker released the following statement to the media:
"Earlier today, an accident involving an employee of a roofing...
Baileyton Fire Chief McGee earns Advanced Level Emergency Manager designation
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Zachery McGee recently earned the designation of Advanced Level Emergency Manager from the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers (AAEM).
Eddie Hicks, chair of the AAEM Certification Committee, said in a media release: “The Alabama Association of Emergency...
Berlin votes to annex 3 properties, discusses plans for recently-purchased property
BERLIN, Ala. - During its July meeting, the Berlin Town Council continued to expand the municipality's borders through annexation and also discussed plans to set up a temporary town hall. It also worked on development plans for the 20-acre property it recently purchased next to the...
12 days in, search continues for missing boater
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling continues Tuesday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night of July 4.
Pate shared photos of...
Arbor East residents swarm Cullman City Council meeting over fly problem
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, more than a dozen residents from the Arbor East subdivision near Cullman’s wastewater treatment plant on County Road 703 came to the Cullman City Council meeting to lodge complaints about large numbers of flies in their neighborhood coming...
Garden City pursues grant for water lines, continues discussing possible town deputy
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council Monday night voted to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to repair water lines throughout the town. The grant will be for $350,000 and the Town would absorb the 20% match and any...
West Point council welcomes new member, discusses sign ordinance
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday night and welcomed new council member Ashlee Phillips. Phillips was appointed by the council at its June meeting to fill the Place 5 seat vacated by Michael Hall, who moved outside of West...
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Weaver
Thomas "Tommy" Weaver, 77, of Oneonta, AL, passed away July 11, 2019.
Tommy attended Park Avenue Baptist Church faithfully.
Preceding him in death were his parents E.C. and Lola Ingle Weaver; sisters Glenda Shelton and Barbara Land; brothers Ocie Weaver and Odell Weaver.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Rev. Franklin Delano Wood
Franklin Delano Wood, 85, of Cullman, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Franklin was born Jan. 24, 1934 to Millard and Arminda Wood in Cullman.
He proudly served for 32 years in active duty Army and National Guard, retired from AT&T, and spent the last...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Calvert
Graveside services for Mrs. Shirley Faye Calvert, 80, of Crane Hill, will be Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Shirley was born May 25, 1939 and passed away at Hanceville Nursing Home Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Mopars at the Depot raises $2,500 for Secret Meals for Hungry Children
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, on the second Saturday in June, Mopars (Chrysler-built vehicles) from all over the country fill Cullman’s Depot Park to support Secret Meals for Hungry Children, a charity that serves students all around Alabama and north Florida by discreetly giving out...
West Point man charged with sexual extortion, electronic solicitation of child
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies and investigators arrested David Anthony Watson Jr., 23, of West Point Friday, charging him with electronic solicitation of a child and sexual extortion.
According to the CCSO, the arrest came after a brief investigation and consultation...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 11
violation of a protection order; Hwy. 91
domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge graduates more than 100 cadets
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 150 cadets graduated from Camp Liberty’s Extreme Military Challenge summer programs Saturday morning at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The graduates hailed from 34 states and 18 countries. Among the graduates, five were from Alabama:
Abigail Burnett of Owens...
Obituary: Lucy Lovell Stewart
Lucy Lovell Stewart, 78, of Warrior, passed away Saturday morning, July 13.
She was born in Cullman County to Carlton and Lyda Littleton Lovell.
Lucy worked for Social Security as a claims specialist and is a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is predeceased by...
Obituary: Jonathan “Budrow” Carl Givens, Jr.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jonathan Carl “Budrow” Givens announces his passing Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 33.
Jonathan was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. As a little boy, he loved playing outside in the...
Update: Coroner identifies victim at U.S. 278 at Kugler Bridge
Updated 7-15-19 at 2:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple agencies responded to a fatality at U.S. Highway 278 West at the Kugler Bridge at Vest Creek Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ricardo Saucedo, 28, of Jacksonville, Florida.
Crews...
Search for missing Smith Lake boater suspended for Sunday; 1 dead in Lake Wedowee crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search for missing boater Kelsey Starling has been postponed for Sunday, according to ALEA Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night of July 4.
Pate...
SWIMMING: Tritons place 4th at District Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s District 2 Championship was hosted at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic
Center and the Tritons were able to put together a fourth-place finish. On top
of their team finish on Saturday, several Tritons earned district medals and
nearly 40 qualified to advance to...
Vote in America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - It’s time once again for the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest.
Alabamians can, if they so choose, vote for the Alabama State Trooper cruiser.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, “This year, AAST redesigned the voting process....
(Updated) Cullman’s Phyllis Hain crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Phyllis Hain, the reigning Ms. Senior Cullman County, Saturday night was crowned 2019 Ms. Senior Alabama. The pageant took place at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham.
Hain was crowned by Donna Harris, 2018 Ms. Senior Alabama, who was also 2018...
Obituary: Sharon Sizemore
Sharon Sizemore, 67, of Vinemont, passed away at her home Friday, July 12.
Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan to George Kelly and Nell Dean Silvers Sizemore. She worked as a nurse's aide and cook. Sharon's was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors are two...
‘By supporting them, they’re supporting you’; 2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman with 4-legged friends
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each summer, the Warehouse District and the rest of downtown Cullman see a surge of visitors thanks to the annual 2nd Fridays street festival. Working with the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) Friday evening, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and...
Cullman motorcyclist dies following crash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 12.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jonathan Carl Givens, Jr., 33.
According to Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville, Givens was killed when the Suzuki GSX motorcycle he was...
Cullman Electric Co-op donates $7K to volunteer fire departments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Logan, Trimble and Crane Hill Volunteer Fire Departments received a $7,000 donation from the Cullman Electric Cooperative Friday morning to help with the purchase of a fire rescue boat. The boat is a much-needed resource for the departments, which...
CCCDC awards more than $97K in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded $97,160 in grant money to several area organizations Friday morning. The CCCDC was joined by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Representative Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle as the recipients were presented checks.
Grant recipients included:
Dodge City...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Stark
Gregory Allen Stark, 62, loving husband of Deborah Shaw Stark, passed away at his home in Alabama Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
He was born in Pana, Illinois Sept. 9, 1956 to Minister William E. Stark and Cora Sue Rankin Stark of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Greg was an...
Obituary: Aura Dequasie
Funeral services for Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Cullman Funeral...
Flourish of Cullman, Inc. named AL-APSE Agency of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, Inc. a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities find employment, was recognized this week by the Alabama Association for People in Supported Employment (AL-APSE) as Agency of...
Dodge City votes to renew township deputy contract
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will soon have a new township deputy. The Dodge City Town Council voted Thursday night to renew an agreement between the Town and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for a township deputy contract. Sgt. David Nunn, who...
‘The shelves are empty’: Cullman Caring for Kids in desperate need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), the area child abuse prevention advocate best known for its very active food bank, is desperately in need of donations, according to Director Javon Daniel, who said the shelves are empty.
Daniel reports that the food bank...
Hanceville accepting bids on 2 properties
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to surplus two properties and accept sealed bids to be opened at its Aug. 8 meeting. The council included the stipulation that it has the right to reject any bid. The Joann Walls Center on...
Arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJuly 10
third-degree domestic violence; person; Hickory Ave. SW
harassment;...
Cullman VFW honors law enforcement, emergency responders, scouts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 Thursday night honored local law enforcement officers, emergency responders and Eagle Scouts at an awards dinner held at the post hall.
Before dinner, Post Commander Will Harris told the assembled officers and responders that...
Obituary: Rachel Lay
Rachel Ann Lay, 76, of Haleyville entered into rest July 11, 2019 in Florence.
Rachel was born April 25, 1943 in Haleyville. Rachel was a member of the of Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, the beach and especially spending time with family....
Obituary: Betty Jean Henderson
Betty Jean Henderson, 85, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest July 10, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Henderson was born Nov. 30, 1933. Betty loved her family and her dogs, Gidget, Cocoa, and Pebbles. She enjoyed spending holidays with her family, working puzzle...
Obituary: Kimberly Smith
Graveside services for Kimberly Smith, 50, of Cullman are Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethsadia Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mickey Smith.
She is survived by...
Opioid Training Institute coming to Cullman July 24
AUBURN, Ala. – The Opioid Training Institute (OTI), a collaborative program offered by the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), will conduct a training session in Cullman Wednesday, July 24. The session is offered at...
CCSO to offer Church Safety Class July 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a Church Safety Class Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church (30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057). The class will focus on prevention and the steps a church and...
Local bounty: A look at local farmers’ markets
CULLMAN, Ala. – Agriculture is Cullman County's largest industry, and residents have no shortage of local produce during the growing season. While some places bring local customers to the farms - such as "you pick" berry farms and pumpkin patches during the fall -...
3 Cullman County residents Top 10 finalists for Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three women from Cullman County are top 10 finalists for the 36th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant. The ladies are Ms. Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center Ruth Brigham, Ms. The Folsom Center for Rehab & Healthcare Faye Aaron and Ms....
Arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 8
public intoxication, disorderly conduct; CR 1763
violation of a protection order, domestic violence; CR...
Wallace State announces partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) on Thursday announced a new partnership with the Kubota Tractor Corporation.
According to a WSCC press release: Wallace State’s Diesel Technology program is partnering with the Kubota Tractor Corporation to offer exclusive Kubota skills training at the...
Cullman Co. man facing negligent homicide charge in Louisiana wreck
Editor's note: This story is reprinted by The Tribune with permission of Louisiana's The Advocate. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_36e40cdc-a31d-11e9-8f8f-c7fc0c5b6f1d.html
The truck driver, Howard Lyons, 61, of Cullman County, was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on negligent homicide following the crash.
Friends describe Ryan Carter as...
Local athletes headed to Montgomery for 23rd annual All-Star Sports Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –
The AHSAA’s 23rd North-South All-Star Sports Week is on the horizon
and we have nine local athletes and a coach making their way to Montgomery to
participate in the week’s competitions. Cullman High School’s Della Kelly and
Will Thompson landed on the North All-Star Cross-Country...
Fire damages camper on CR 700
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday evening, firefighters from Berlin and Johnson’s Crossing were dispatched to the 1400 block of County Road 700, where the initial report indicated that a small shed and pull-behind camper were on fire. The camper was reportedly occupied, but those...
(Updated) Elderly woman killed in wreck on U.S. 278 W
Updated 7-10-19 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck at U.S. Highway 278 West and County Road 831 Wednesday evening has left one person dead. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman.
One person was also...
Obituary: Roger Oneal Wright
Roger Oneal Wright of Hanceville passed away July 9, 2019 at the age of 71.
He was born Oct. 9, 1947 in Cullman to Henry and Parthena Rusk Wright.
He is a Vietnam veteran and he served in the United States Army in the Military Police...
Obituary: Randy Michial Britt
Randy Michial Britt was born Jan. 23, 1948 and passed away July 9, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Brenda Britt, his parents JD and Thessal Britt and an infant sister Brenda Sue.
To have known Randy was a blessing given to...
Obituary: Donna Carolyn Young
Funeral services for Donna Carolyn Young, 60, of Cullman, were Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL on Friday, July 12, 2019.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Young passed away Sunday,...
Debate over golf cart use leads to heated Vinemont council meeting
Updated with audio 7-10-19 9:52 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - Emotions ran high Tuesday evening at the South Vinemont Town Council meeting as community members debated recent allegations regarding a teen driving a golf cart on the streets and on the town’s walking trails. The family...
Arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJuly 9
leaving the scene of an accident; Cullman...
6 days out, Smith Lake boater still missing
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. – The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Wednesday, July 10, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing...
