(Update) 4 killed, including 2 children, in wreck near Joppa
JOPPA, Ala. – Four people were killed, including two children, in a two-vehicle wreck near Joppa Monday morning. The incident happened along the 7000 block Alabama Highway 67 at approximately 8:04 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick and Senior Alabama State Trooper Chuck Daniel...
Cullman Electric Co-op lineman Jeff Osborn receives Alabama’s top honor for community service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative lineman Jeff Osborn was honored for his community service as part of the state’s official Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day celebration.
Osborn was given the Energy Institute of Alabama’s Outstanding Service Award during a ceremony Monday at Opelika Power Services....
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 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. All County offices closed June 3.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 30
third-degree...
Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series complete after Sunday’s final barrel race
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series, hosted by the South Cullman Saddle Club, finished its final barrel race Sunday and Nathan Morrow went home with the 1D and 2D Buckles and the prized saddle. The series was held in memory of...
(Update) 4 dead in wreck near Joppa
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/03/update-4-killed-including-2-children-in-wreck-near-joppa/
Updated 6-3-19 11:21 a.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities are on the scene of a multiple fatality crash along the 7000 block Alabama Highway 67 near Joppa. Hwy. 67 south of Hwy. 69 is shut down to County Road 1763.
The head-on collision occurred after...
Rock the South hit and run victim identified; RTS will offer reward for information
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident along County Road 469 south of the Rock the South venue early Saturday morning was identified by a family member as Cullman resident Rob...
Obituary: Glenda W. Bates
Funeral services for Glenda Bates will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Andrew Siegenthaler will be officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates passed away on Saturday, June 1. She was born March 18, 1941...
Obituary: Peter Michael Killen
Peter Michael Killen was born March 30, 1958 and passed away June 2, 2019.
Obituary: Ella Odell Elrod
Ella "Odell" Elrod, 93, passed away peacefully in her home in the Walter community surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019.
She was affectionately known as Maw Maw. She was born Jan. 2, 1926 in Blountsville Alabama to Lon and Nancy New. She met...
Obituary: Emmet Wise
Emmet O. Wise, 92, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born June 24, 1926 to Luther and Bessie Burnham Wise.
Mr. Wise served his country honorably in the United States Army and...
Rock the South day 2 sees less dust, better traffic
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Rock the South cranked up for day two, having rethought certain issues from day one including nearly overwhelming traffic flow problems and dusty conditions. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs donned a safety vest to help direct tanker trucks to spray...
Chicken house destroyed by fire in Simcoe
SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire in Simcoe Saturday destroyed one of two connected chicken houses at Heatherly Poultry Farms.
Co-Owner Stacy Heatherly said the house did not contain any chickens at the time.
By 8 p.m., the fire was under control, and firefighters from...
Obituary: Bobby D. Lowry
Mr. Bobby D. Lowry, 76, of Altoona passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Perry Blaine Raines
Memorial services for Perry Blaine Raines will be Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Josh Eddleman and Daryl Bailey officiating.
Mr. Raines passed away May 31, 2019. He was born Oct. 15, 1960 to John and Juaena Perry.
He was...
Obituary: Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey
Kathryn Olene Hilton Bailey died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home in Double Springs.
Born to Olin and Kate Burdick Hilton Feb. 16, 1931, Kathryn was a 1948 graduate of Winston County High School. She received her B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1952...
Obituary: Gary Lee Steele
Gary Lee Steele, 58, of Holly Pond, passed away May 31, 2019. He was born July 14, 1960 to Leldon and Gladys Harris Steele, in Cook County, Illinois.
Gary worked for Brinlee Mt. Pools for many years, and he could tell you just about anything...
Pedestrian struck near Rock the South
Updated 6-1-19 7:09 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle very early Saturday morning near Rock the South. The vehicle left the scene of the accident. The victim was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
According to Good Hope Fire and Rescue...
Siran Stacy joins field of players at 2nd annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman charity golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thirty-nine golfers made their way to Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday morning for the second annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman Charity Golf Tournament and one of them was former Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy. Stacy, along with the other players...
Rock the South day 1: big-time stars and big-time traffic
CULLMAN, Ala. - On day one of the 2019 edition of Rock the South (RTS), there were loads of music and lots of opportunities for fun- as fans have come to expect from the massive festival- and new stories to accompany the new venue,...
Smith named community relations manager at Chamber; search on for new president/CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. -The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced Friday that Peggy Smith will continue to serve the Chamber in a new consulting role as community relations manager, beginning June 3, 2019.
“We are pleased Peggy has agreed to accept this new...
‘It’s our responsibility to help protect people on the water, as well as land’
LOGAN, Ala. - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water. Seven fire departments whose service areas include portions of the lake, along with others, have banded together in an effort to...
First Veterans Treatment Court docket day declared success
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County’s brand new Veterans Treatment Court (see www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/30/cullman-county-veterans-treatment-court-gets-underway-today/) held its first docket day, and presiding Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner declared the opening a success. Three veterans officially entered the program, and seven others began the application process. Six...
Arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 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 30
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Inside of Sunflour Bakery ‘probably a total loss’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening. Good Hope Fire Chief David Scott said the inside of the structure is “probably a total loss.”
“We don’t know the cause yet. It’s under investigation,” said Scott. “The inside, the whole...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2019 graduation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was nearly impossible to wipe the smile and exuberance off Marty Harris’s face during Wallace State’s Adult Education Commencement this week.
“I quit high school during my tenth-grade year and now look at me. I’m 44 years old and have earned...
Fire damages Sunflour Bakery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the structure just after 7:30, but the fire was quickly contained by Good Hope Fire Rescue, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department. Cullman...
Obituary: Barney William Hallmark
Funeral services for Barney William Hallmark, 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery (Locust Fork). Reverend Wayne Wisner will preside. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday,...
Obituary: Carline Durvid Long, Sr.
Carline Durvid Long, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Regional. He was born July 24, 1928 to Homer and Bert Lou Long.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Mary Cathline Johnson.
Survivors include his son, Carline Durvid (Ruby) Long,...
Wallace State feeding folks and helping folks feed themselves
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs: one that helps feed students and one that offers them and folks in the wider community an opportunity to help...
Arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 28
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs; CR 1435
harassment;...
4 arrested near Smith Lake Park for trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’ Office (CCSO) said four people were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following the execution of a search warrant at a residence along County Road 385 near Smith Lake Park.
Allegedly recovered in the search...
Victoria’s Hope approaches 1-year mark, eyes expansion and new location
DODGE CITY, Ala. - It has been almost one year since April German started Victoria’s Hope, a ministry providing free clothing and other necessities to single parents in need, to honor the memory of her mother Victoria Hammond Hankey. The Tribune asked German to...
Charity golf tournament featuring Siran Stacy this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a successful inaugural tournament last year, The Crimson Ladies of Cullman are gearing up for their second annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course in Hanceville and registration opens up at...
‘She exemplifies the commandment, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce bid farewell to outgoing president Leah Bolin at its annual Chamber Membership Appreciation Cookout on Wednesday. The cookout was held in the breezeway outside the Chamber of Commerce with a free lunch provided by Stone...
Cullman County Veterans Treatment Court gets underway today
CULLMAN, Ala. - As of Thursday morning, Cullman County’s court system now gives veterans who struggle with the mental and emotional aftermath of their service a new means to deal with issues faced by many who have been to war, and which contribute to...
Obituary: Johnny Colburn
Johnny Colburn, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest May 29, 2019 at his home.
Johnny was born March 4, 1946 in Walker County, Alabama. He was a truck driver from 1973 to 2007 and was known on the CB radio as “Plowboy.” He loved talking...
Obituary: James Anthony Eidson
It is with great sadness that the family of Tony Eidson, 61, of Cullman, announces that he passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Mr. Eidson was born in Mole Bridge, South Dakota on Nov. 8, 1957 to Gerald and Gladys Nix...
Obituary: Donnie Ray Thomas
A memorial service for Mr. Donnie Ray Thomas, 69, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 at noon at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Brian Hawkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Thomas was born April...
Obituary: Margie Guthrie
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Guthrie, 86, of Baileyton are Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Baileyton Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Guthrie passed...
Finding peace in the soil: Veterans Farmers Conference promotes farming as therapy for PTSD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted the second annual Veteran Farmers Conference, offering military veterans opportunities to learn about agriculture and agricultural therapy and network with other people who have similar life experiences. Participants learned about various crops, agricultural equipment and...
Mommy and Me Painting Luau offered by Wallace State Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is inviting mothers and children in the area to attend a Mommy and Me Painting Luau, where the mother and child each will get to create a wooden wall hanger they can display in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 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 DepartmentIncidents
May 28
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
Cullman Council approves special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the mayor and city council members at their meeting Tuesday...
Colony readying for summer programs
COLONY, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council talked about plans for what’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for the community. The town will participate in the federally-funded summer feeding program from June 3 through June 29, offering free breakfast...
Obituary: Faith Willow Partain
Baby Faith Willow Partain, 9 months, entered peacefully into Heaven on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham.
Faith was born Aug. 27, 2018 in Cullman. She fought and struggled to survive for nine months.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1,...
Obituary: Franklin Douglas Arnold
Memorial Services for Franklin Douglas Arnold, 39, of Hanceville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. There will be a visitation starting at 5 p.m.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his daughters Zoe Beth Arnold and Mya Jordan Arnold;...
Obituary: Faye Marty
Funeral services for Faye Marty, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian Witcher officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Marty passed away Monday, May...
Obituary: Dena Marie Suter
Dena Marie Suter passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1956, to Laverne and Ida Wadenstorer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Laverne Wadenstorer, and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Suter; son, Thomas Swarthout;...
Obituary: Christian Hart
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry Waddell, Phillip Bridges, Chad Reynolds, Jacob Hale, and Stephen Robinson officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Gloria Faye Yates
Gloria Faye Yates of Cullman, formerly of Huntsville, passed away May 28, 2019 at the age of 87.
She was born April 18, 1932 to Louis and Alabama Swann Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward R. Yates, sisters Arzola Parker, Tassie...
Obituary: Larry Price Kilpatrick
It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Price Kilpatrick, of Cullman, announces that he went to be with his heavenly father Sunday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 68.
He was as born Sept. 3, 1950 in Florence, AL to Chester...
PREP SOCCER: Brown out, Hackbarth in as Lady Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The Lady Bearcats will have a new head coach on the sidelines next season.
Head coach Jacob Brown is leaving the program after six seasons and Luke Hackbarth
will be taking his place.
Cullman City Schools did
not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding Brown’s departure. CHS...
Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsMay 23
domestic violence; Hwy. 278 E
trespassing; CR 810
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; St....
Cullman’s Carter Daily finishes run in 3rd round of National Spelling Bee
Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, reached the third round of the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
Daily finished his run in the third round...
Service details announced for Vinemont student killed on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on Smith Lake in Cullman County.
Full obituary:
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,...
Pet of the Week: Grow some love with Pumpkin Seed!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pumpkin Seed is a 1-year-old terrier mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s savvy on her leash and likes to stay close to her human....
Ready for Rock the South?
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Friday, Rock the South (RTS) returns for its eighth annual installment. Gates will open at noon Friday and Saturday, with entertainment and activities running until midnight both days. More than 25,000 fans are expected to attend each day.
Event coordinators are...
June 1 deadline approaching to apply for Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The deadline to apply to most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching, with a June 1 deadline for applications. Most of the college’s Health Science programs accept new students for admission each fall through...
Cullman’s Will Hogue graduates from The King’s College
NEW YORK - Cullman native Will Hogue recently graduated from The King's College in New York City. Hogue received a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and the Arts, with a concentration in Cultural Criticism.
The King's College is a Christian liberal arts college in...
Obituary: Helen Brown Freeman
Helen Brown Freeman, born May 26, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away peacefully on her 86th birthday in Cullman, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge and Emma Nix; husband, Ranie Brown; one son, Keith Brown, two sisters, Fay (Frank) Hanson,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Harris
Barbara Ann Harris of Hanceville, Alabama passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 78.
She was born March 4, 1941 in Cullman to James Hoyt and Marie Tucker Tubbs.
She was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture and she was also the...
Obituary: Jackie Dean Hale
Jackie Dean Hale of Vinemont passed away peacefully May 24, 2019 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born July 12, 1933 to Eddieth Carl Hale and Lillie White Hale. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers...
(Update) Troopers release name of 12-year-old victim in Smith Lake boating accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers Sunday afternoon released the name of the 12-year-old victim in Saturday's tragic boating accident on Smith Lake.
Patrol Commander Capt. Gary Buchanan issued the following statement to media statewide:
"ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers continue to investigate Saturday’s boat crash that...
Local sites offering free meals for kids this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last few years, several entities across Cullman County have participated in a federally-funded program to ensure that children and teens 18 and younger who might face food insecurity can have access to nutritious meals through their summer break from...
‘What does Memorial Day mean to you?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 - as well as civilian volunteers, including 30 fifth graders from Vinemont Elementary School - set out American flags at the graves of veterans in Cullman City Cemetery Thursday, ahead of Memorial...
Obituary: Paul Richard Wilson
Paul Richard Wilson, 72, of Duncanville, Alabama, formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on May 25, 2019.
Mr. Wilson was born on Dec. 26, 1946. Paul served in the United State Army and did 2 tours during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing pool and...
Obituary: Martha Carolyn Echols
Martha Carolyn Echols, 75, of Cullman, formerly of Sardis Community, passed away on May 25, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Sept. 1, 1943 in Winston County. Martha was a member of Sardis #2 Baptist Church for 50 years.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Mary Joyce Netherton
Mary Joyce Netherton, 68, of Cullman, entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 24, 1951 to Lee and Viola Trussell. "Joyce" attended New Life Assembly in Cullman.
Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2019 from 10-11 a.m....
Obituary: Charles Howell
Charles E. Howell, 88, of Vinemont, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, at Woodland Village HealthCare Center following a long struggle caused by a stroke suffered in October 2018.
He was preceded in...
12-year-old boy killed on Smith Lake
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/26/update-troopers-release-name-of-12-year-old-victim-in-smith-lake-boating-accident/
Updated 5-25-19 10:16 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A 12-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident on Smith Lake early Saturday evening. The incident happened near Goat Island.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatick confirmed the fatality.
The Alabama Marine Patrol (AMP) Division of the Alabama...
Mental health bill sponsored by Gudger, Shedd passes Legislature, goes to Ivey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would allow people who have been temporarily committed for mental health reasons to be kept for further care, even after the expiration of their court-ordered commitments, under certain conditions. The bill was...
Obituary: Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend
Sherrie Kaye Partain Townsend, 53, of Oneonta, AL, was born May 19, 1966 and passed away May 22, 2019. The family will have a memorial service at a later date and time.
Lemley Funeral Home and Crematory directing.
Obituary: Larry Ray Shamblee
Funeral services for Mr. Larry Ray Shamblee, of Hanceville, Alabama will be Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Sister Emily Sparks will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday May 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home....
Obituary: James Richard Donaldson
James Richard Donaldson, 69, of Cullman, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born Nov. 19, 1949 to Hobert and Lazette Crawford Donaldson.
Mr. Donaldson was a coal miner by trade and worked for Drummond Company...
Obituary: Wanda Nell Sams
Funeral services for Wanda Nell Sams, 78, of Vinemont are Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Delwin Kilgo officiating, with interment in Fairview West Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs....
Obituary: Cecilia Bavar
It is with great sadness that the family of Cecilia Claudette Bavar of Cullman, AL announces her passing on May 24, 2019 at the age of 59 from her battle with cancer.
Mrs. Bavar was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Pauline Rhoades...
Milton Wilder named Rotarian of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club recently named Milton Wilder Rotarian of the Year.
“We are so proud of Milton Wilder, Cullman Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year. He enjoyed this day with his family, J.B., Sarah, Eliza, and Jake. Congratulations on a well-deserved...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 21
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Crane Hill husband and wife plead guilty to payroll tax fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A Crane Hill couple pleaded guilty Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama to failing to pay over employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of...
Obituary: Edward “Eddy” Baker
Edward "Eddy" Baker, 60 of Arley, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
Mr. Baker was born on Dec. 3, 1958 in Cullman, Alabama. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.
Visitation will be on Saturday,...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb
Mary Elizabeth Killen Cobb, 91, of Double Springs, entered into rest on May 22, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab Center.
Mary was born on April 10, 1928 in Double Springs, Alabama. Mary attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for 12 years. She was a member...
Obituary: Wynelle Gober Graves
Wynelle Gober Graves, 90, was born July 22, 1928 and passed away May 23, 2019.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25 from 10-11 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home chapel, with a Celebration of Life service following. Interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Obituary: Charlie Ray Absher
Charlie Ray Absher, 76, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born Aug. 26, 1942 to Wiley Ray and Annie P. Davis Absher.
Mr. Absher served as a firefighter in Birmingham, Alabama for 20 years. He was also the owner of...
Berlin purchasing 20 acres by community center
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council had a heavy discussion on a property purchase and how to finance it during its May meeting this week.
In order to pay for the property, which is approximately 20 acres of land next to the Berlin Community...
West Point’s water and sewer system receives ‘excellent’ score
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted this week to help the West Point High School Future Farmers Association (FFA) with their upcoming Cattle and Sheep Show. The event will be held at the Cullman County Fairgrounds July 5-6. The council...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsMay 20
theft of property; Hwy. 91
trespassing; Hwy. 31
menacing; Hwy. 67
theft of property; Hwy. 69...
Marchman raises concerns over Smith Lake Park pool
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman at this week’s meeting voted no on approving the minutes of the Cullman County Commission’s previous meeting, causing Chairman Kenneth Walker to give the second yes vote needed to approve them. The difference in opinion pertained...
‘It’s important for people to remember the reason for the holiday and pay their respects.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend is only two days away, and it’s a time to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A short yet poignant ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday morning at Veterans...
Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Weekend Festival this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park will host its annual Memorial Day Weekend Festival this Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to the park and festival are free.
There will be live entertainment throughout the day, plus arts and crafts vendors, food vendors...
Garden City talks law enforcement, appoints new fire chief
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Terry Sanders of the Alabama League of Municipalities Loss Control Division spoke with the Garden City Town Council prior to this week’s meeting about the Town hiring a deputy or establishing its own police...
Obituary: Billy Durham
Billy Howard Durham, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 82.
He is now reunited with his loved ones that preceded him in death, his parents: Bruce and Elvis Durham; wife, Glenda Maxine Durham; sister, Barbara Thompson and brothers:...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Goodlett
Graveside services for Peggy Sue Goodlett, 85, of Cullman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Goodlett passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born June...
Obituary: William “Bill” Reno
William "Bill" Reno, 80, of Pinson, AL, was born April 9, 1939 and passed away May 20, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his son Randy Reno; parents Emory and Annie Biddle Reno and siblings Hollis Reno, Morty Reno and Betty Reno Lee.
Survivors include...
United Way honors the late Tim Collins at annual meeting
Updated 5-23-19 6:29 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. -The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) celebrated 40 years in Cullman at its annual meeting Wednesday at Loft 212. Speakers gave highlights and talked about progress made over the past year at the many UWCC partner agencies and...
Honoring the fallen: U.S. flags to go up Thursday, Friday in city
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the country prepares to honor those who have lost their lives in military service this Memorial Day Weekend, the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 continues its annual tradition of placing American flags in the Cullman City Cemetery and...
Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 40th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the surrounding community on Saturday came together to celebrate the department's fourth decade of service. The anniversary party featured free food, drawings for door prizes, a bounce house and train ride for the kids,...
Gov. Ivey announces auto supplier YKTA to create 650 jobs at Huntsville plant
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey joined executives from auto supplier Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) at a ceremony in Huntsville Wednesday to announce the company’s plans to invest $220 million to open a manufacturing facility that will create 650 jobs.
The YKT Alabama facility...
Arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 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 20
third-degree theft of property; USA Healthcare; Olive...
Cullman City School Board honors student achievements
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The first group honored was the CHS baseball team, which won the 2019 AHSAA 6A State Championship last weekend. It was the fifth state title for Cullman...
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