Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the Cullman City Council meeting. The two responded to a mutual aid request from authorities in Winston County to assist in...
Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking up approximately 10,000 pounds of donated food on their routes. Staff from the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) and...
Farming conference for veterans coming to Wallace State this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, May 18, the Veteran Farmers Conference will take place at Wallace State Community College. Sponsored by The Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council, the conference will offer military veterans, active duty and reserve personnel an...
Ribbon cut on re-opened All Steak Restaurant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the ribbon at the center of a large crowd that included Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the city council, Cullman...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least for now. Council members voted unanimously against the rezoning of a 10-acre parcel at the intersection of Morningside Drive Southwest...
Obituary: Cary Wayne Simmons
Cary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on Aug. 4, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Hialeah High School and went on to proudly serve his country for three...
Obituary: Ruth Merritt
Services for Ruth Merritt, 82, of Hanceville will be Tuesday May 14, 2019. Visitation will start at 1:30 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, AL.
Mrs. Merritt is survived by her...
Obituary: Ann Chandler Smith
Ann Chandler Smith, 84 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an Alfa Insurance Agent in Cullman for 40+ years before retirement. She attended 4th Street...
Obituary: Jackie Chappell Leathers
Funeral services for Jackie Chappell Leathers, 66, of Blountsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Murphee officiating; interment in Mulberry Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Leathers passed away...
Obituary: Joy Tolley
Mrs. Joy Tolley, 80, of Cullman passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmer...
Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors announce selections
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as the first group to be sponsored by local business and industry.
The FAME program is a five-semester program, allowing students the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 9
domestic violence; CR 1218
theft of property; Hwy. 69 S
unlawful possession of a controlled...
Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than 700 students participated in the ceremony, while a record of more than 1,800 will have earned degrees or certificates this...
Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, the tournament again benefited Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), its beneficiary since the tournament’s inception....
Obituary: Virginia Lee Calvert
Graveside funeral services for Virginia Lee Calvert, 79, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery, with Bro. Ron Collett officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Calvert passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at...
Obituary: Ruth D. Hagemore
Ruth D. Hagemore of Vinemont Alabama passed away May 11, 2019 at the age of 75.
She was born Feb. 20, 1944 to Reford and Opal Meigs Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy Hagemore, daughter Angie Hagemore, brothers Cecil and Don...
Obituary: Montie Ray Free
Montie Ray Free, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born August 6, 1934, to Montie Wert and Cholie Temperance Orr Free.
Mr. Free served our country honorably in the United States Army. We appreciate his sacrifice for our...
Obituary: John Kenneth Walker
Funeral services for John Kenneth Walker, 79, of Cullman, will be sy 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with Tim Aris and Benjamin Smothers officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday night as the college celebrated its 53rd commencement.
Mark Long, 44, earned a degree in Mechatronics, while Abigail, 17, graduated as...
‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the Air Force Association (AFA) Alabama State Teacher of the Year for 2019. Bridges was first selected as the AFA Tennessee...
Dinner on First coming May 17, benefiting Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 17, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CP&R) will hold its third annual Dinner on First event, beginning at 6 p.m. on First Avenue Northeast in downtown Cullman's historic Warehouse District.
CP&R Marketing Coordinator Jasef Wisener shared, “The street...
Obituary: Leroy Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Carl White and Dr. Corey Fontan. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Ledger Scott Foust
Graveside services for Ledger Scott Foust, son of Judd and Heather Foust, will be Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville, AL. Ledger passed Thursday May 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Women’s and Children’s Center.
Ledger...
Obituary: Rebecca “Becky” Graves Cofer
Rebecca "Becky" Graves Cofer, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 9, 2019. She was the daughter of J.C. and Vetra Calvert Graves.
Ms. Cofer leaves to cherish her memory her parents; daughter, Brittanie Coggins; sons, Larry Shaun and Shannon Campbell; sisters, Jeanie Bates...
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley
Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at noon.
Obituary: Freeda Reid
Freeda Reid passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 10, 1930 to Allen and Lula Gregory.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Gene Reid.
Survivors include her sons, Gary (Jacquline) Baldridge and Roger Baldridge;...
Obituary: Wilmer Ray Perry
Funeral services for Wilmer Ray Perry, 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Don Froelich officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Perry passed away on Thursday, May 9,...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech Grove Road at Simpson Creek.
Stephen Blankenship from McGehee Engineering presented the project to the council. He...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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 Department
Incidents
May 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring Festival. The elementary students put on a magical show inspired by the many characters of Walt Disney. Leading the program...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the community college to the university.
“We look forward to the strengthening of a partnership that has existed between our institutions for...
Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed streetscape project came in at $20,040.31. A few last expenses are expected to add at least $500, but less than...
Obituary: Sherrill Armond Hale
Sherrill Armond Hale, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home.
Sherrill was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Cullman County, Alabama. He was loved by all who knew him. Sherrill was a devoted husband and father. He was a...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Overton
Shirley Faye Overton, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Shirley was born Dec. 14, 1943 in Cherokee, Alabama.
Family will receive friends on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Marie Williams
Betty Marie Williams, 77, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Betty was born on July 21, 1941 in Arley, Alabama. Betty graduated from Meek High School in 1959 and was a lifelong member of Addison Church...
Obituary: Addie “Boots” Maynard
Mrs. Addie "Boots" Maynard, 91, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: James Johnson
Funeral services for James Johnson, 84, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Johnson passed away on Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Phillip DeWayne Breedlove
Phillip DeWayne Breedlove, 56, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: William Hansel Drake
William Hansel Drake, 93, was born on Sept. 17, 1925 and passed away on May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Moss Service Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at noon, with interment at Flint Creek...
Obituary: Alberta Irene Durham
Alberta Irene Durham, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1926 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Mrs. Durham was a member of 7th Street Baptist Church. She was very involved in working in the children’s ministries there. She volunteered in the nursery, Mother’s Day...
Obituary: Frank James Sorrow
Frank James Sorrow, 72, was born on April 1, 1947 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 11 from 2-3 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. 11 May
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m.
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s Lillimae Allen
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at Cullman High School. The scholarship was created in honor of Cullman native Fran Kay Schwaiger Weiss. This year’s recipient has...
Arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsMay 6
menacing; CR 1490
trespassing; CR 747
domestic violence, violation of a protection order; CR 1355
theft...
‘Lyndon’s Walk Across America’ coming to Cullman this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, concerned citizens will gather at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman for a local stop of Lyndon’s Walk Across America, an event to raise awareness of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) and raise funds for research into the rare genetic disorder.
According to...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps and gowns, put on scrubs or uniforms, and go right to work in the health care field, thanks to a...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground equipment for the Cullman City Primary School. The new playground equipment will be added to the school’s interior playground.
Cullman City...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently selected as CATA’s 2019 Career Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year. This year she completed studies at CATA to...
11-year-old Denna Chivers holding 3rd annual yard sale to help animals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young animal advocate Denna Chivers is getting ready for her third annual yard sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter. This year, on Saturday, May 18, the yard sale will be held in the Seventh Street Baptist Church parking lot...
Alabama Bait Bill becomes law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned or leased lands if they have purchased and are in possession of an annual bait privilege license issued by the...
Obituary: Dorothy Louise Billingsley
Dorothy Louise Billingsley, 54, was born on Sept. 6, 1964 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Nolan Moses
Mr. Randy Nolan Moses, 65, of Horton passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned.
Obituary: Robert Leon Watson
Robert Leon Watson, 92, of Nesmith entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Watson was born on Sept. 22, 1926.
Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Thursday at noon.
Obituary: Chase Alexander Williams
Chase Alexander Williams, 16, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 6, 2019.
Chase was born on Oct. 10, 2002 in Montgomery, Alabama. He enjoyed playing on his phone, listening to music, fishing, basketball, and hanging out with friends. Chase had a way of...
Obituary: James Ernest Shaw
Graveside services for James Ernest Shaw, 71, of Jasper, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Corinth West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shaw passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd straight year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the best student team seafood gumbo and the overall Chef’s Choice at the 14th annual Episcopal Place Gumbo Gala held in...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum, starting at 6 p.m. More than 700 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, and more than 1,800 will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 7
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Holly Pond to install new speed limit, school zone speed limit signs
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs as well as new school zone speed limit signs with yellow flashing lights.
The Town recently updated its speed limit ordinance....
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start to take shape. Principal Chris Chambers took The Tribune on a tour this week.
Rather than rebuild the existing playground on...
Obituary: Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards, 89, of Oneonta, AL was born on Oct. 12, 1929 to the late W. F. and Ethel Sims Edwards and passed away on May 7, 2019 at St. Vincent's East Hospital.
He was a member of Mountain Pointe Ministries Church.
Also preceding him in...
Obituary: James Carl Horne
Memorial services for Mr. James Carl Horne, 92, of Cullman are on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. at West President Church of Christ in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mike Schmitz officiating.
Mr. Horne passed away on May 6, 2019. He was born in Yazoo City,...
Obituary: John “Thad” Bates
John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert Lemuel and Mamie Trimble Bates.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Billie Mae Guthrie Bates, sister Myrtle Hendrix,...
Obituary: Delilah Faye Perry
Graveside services for Delilah Faye Perry, 84, of Hanceville, will be at Hopewell Cemetery at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Perry passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 27, 1934...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper, a recipient of the General Excellence Award while at St. Bernard Prep, graduated with honors in 2011 from Samford University with...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Lucylou!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Lucylou is a 1-year-old terrier mix, jet black with a tiny white flash on her chest. She’s a perky-but-not-crazy medium-energy pet who enjoys human companionship. With her...
2nd annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – There’s always the same question when the school year comes to an end: What are the kids going to do over the summer? For ideas, visit the second annual Kids’ Summer Showcase Tuesday, May 7 at the Cullman Civic Center from...
Community Happenings: Tuesday, May 7
Lunch at VFW Post 2214
Everyone come to Tuesday's lunch at the VFW Post in Cullman. Starts at 11:30, $5 per plate. We have carryout if you can't stay and eat with us. We always have a great time. Love to see new folks and...
Marchman addresses Baileyton Council on new 10-cent fuel tax increase
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its Monday night meeting to help clarify what, if any, impact the recently passed statewide 10-cent fuel tax increase will have on the town.
Explained Marchman, “Gas, August 31 of this...
‘Clothed in Cullman’ raises more than $18K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds of Cullman-area residents turned out at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday to shop, eat and show their support for Ashley Wilson and her free clothing boutique, Curt’s Closet. At “Clothed in Cullman,” tables were set for a good-sized crowd, based...
Obituary: Randall Keith Blackwood
Graveside services for Randall Keith Blackwood, 52, of Cullman, were Monday, May 6, 2019 at Crossroads Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating; interment in Cross Roads Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blackwood passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his...
Obituary: Paul Dudley Freeman
Dr. Paul Dudley Freeman, DMD, 64, of Hanceville, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Paul was a deacon at Northbrook Baptist Church, his beloved church. He was a graduate of Cullman High School, Birmingham Southern and UAB School of Dentistry. Dr. Freeman considered his staff and...
Obituary: Billie Jo Motes
Billie Jo Motes, 86, was born on Nov. 15, 1932 and passed away on May 5, 2019.
A graveside service will take place Wednesday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Obituary: Christina Marie Cason Hopper
Christina Marie Cason Hopper, 30, was born on Nov. 19, 1988 and passed away on May 4, 2019.
Visitation will be May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home where a celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m.
Obituary: Melvin Talley
Mr. Melvin Talley, 83, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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...
Check that receipt! Some area stores collecting repealed half-cent tax; corrections underway
See update in video below!
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Cullman County Commission voted to enact a half cent sales tax increase on March 12, local businesses began preparing their computerized cash registers for the change; after the Commission repealed the tax on April 23,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 2
harassment; CR 1742
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 473
burglary; CR 813
unlawful possession...
Community Happenings: Monday, May 6
Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama
4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.
Cullman City Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m. in the Cullman City Hall auditorium
Victory Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of the professional Rotary Club, raised $2,500 during its Valentine Caramel Apple event this semester. The Cullman Rotary Club matched Wallace...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids safe, and much more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama. The organization serves approximately 30 residential clients on its Cullman campus, in four different programs: basic teen girls program, teen mom program, teen...
Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major
League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five event but by Sunday morning
only 10 were left in the field. After reeling in 30 bass for a Sunday weight...
Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor caretakers and remember those whose lives were lost to the disease. Through fundraising efforts by more than 30 teams, along...
Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with Major League Fishing. The weather cleared up in time for families to come out and enjoy a day of fishing...
Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee eliminated after Saturday’s Knockout Round
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit
Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour
Stage Five event but only 10 can advance to Sunday. Unfortunately for local
pros Jesse Wiggins, Jordan Lee and...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina Marie Hopper, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Alabama State Troopers said the...
A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale Mission store. The Hanceville store is one of three in the state. The others are in Pinson and Eastwood. All...
Obituary: Jamie Quinn
Jamie James Lawayne Quinn of Hanceville passed away on May 2, 2019 at the age of 39. He was born Dec. 13, 1979 in Cullman to Rodney Wayne and Brenda Quinn.
Funeral services are Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at God's House of...
Obituary: Thomas H. Graves
Mr. Thomas H. Graves, 95, of Hanceville, passed May 2, 2019 in Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Graves was born to Vernard and Lou Liettela (Morrow) Graves of Cullman County on July 7, 1923.
Visitation will be Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m., with services at noon in...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens
Sandra Sue Hildreth Hutchens, 75, of Crane Hill died Thursday, May 2, 2019.
She was the youngest daughter of 10 children.
Sandra is survived by her daughters: Nancy Hutchens Bonds (Edward) and Sheila Hutchens Sexton (Steve); 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends...
Major League Fishing anglers visit Good Hope Primary
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake dropped by Good Hope Primary School to visit the students, sign autographs and read “fishy” stories to the kids from...
Share Club of Cullman donates $4,100 to Hospice of Cullman County, Inc.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution came from proceeds from the Share Club’s Christmas Tour of Homes event and will benefit Hospice’s indigent care patients.
Hospice...
Seniors enjoy annual Fish-O-Rama in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with a total of 12 pounds.
Second place was Ralph Rogers; his fish weighed in at 4.9 lbs.
Third place was Linda Hancock...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 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
May 1
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Poplar Dr....
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s music, dance and theater programs presented in conjunction with the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. The show features original arrangements of...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your Backyard- 9-10:30 a.m.
Make a birdhouse and bird feeders. Learn ways to attract these feathered friends to your home.
The cost...
Obituary: Nelta Movalene Bowene
Nelta Movalene Bowen, 83, of Russellville, Alabama entered into rest on May 1, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Bowen was born on May 22, 1935 and was a member of Liberty Grove Church.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3,...
Obituary: Doris Mae Segars
Memorial services for Mrs. Doris Mae Segars, 75, of Vinemont are Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Segars passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July...
Obituary: Frances Carolyn Robertson
Frances Carolyn Robertson, 75, was born on March 22, 1944 and passed away on May 1, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 5 from noon-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m.
Obituary: Robert Stephen Flippo
Robert Stephen "Flip" Flippo, 58 of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, May 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on Nov. 16, 1960. He attended Phillips High School in Bear Creek, Alabama. His hobbies included: fishing, hunting, reading, and...
Cullman’s Jordan, Matt Lee advance past elimination round into Saturday field
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee made a late push to finish 14th and secure a spot in the field on Saturday with his brother Matt...
