‘We are the guardians of acceptance and inclusion’: Community Torch Run kicks of this year’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track & Field Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for the Cullman Area Special Needs Track & Field Day. The Community Torch Run began at the courthouse and traveled through...
Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a $10,000 grand prize.
Brady Phillips, 12, is one of 16 finalists in the National Memory Master competition. On April 30, Brady...
Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Suzanne Harbin on behalf of the Wallace State...
Obituary: Myles Lathon Knight
Myles Lathon Knight, 70, was born on Feb. 7, 1949 and passed away on April 25, 2019. There will be a graveside service at Valley Springs Cemetery on April 27 at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Rita Rae Crick
Rita Rae Crick, 85, of Hanceville passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
She was born on April 18, 1934 in Indiana to Raymond “Ray” Williams and Mildred (Darnell) Williams; whom passed away when Rita was very young. Her extended Darnell family helped raise her...
Obituary: Heath Wade Towers
Funeral services for Heath Wade Towers, 34, of Huntsville, will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Towers passed away on Friday, April 26, 201, at Huntsville Hospital. He...
Obituary: Anthony Taylor Yates
Services for Anthony Taylor Yates, 59, will be held at a later date. Mr. Yates passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1959, to Linda Marie Payne. He was a machinist.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors...
Obituary: Audra Mae Posey Rice
Audra Mae Posey Rice joined her loving husband, Clyde Rice Sr., in the presence of the Lord on April 25, 2019. She was born in 1926 to Siant A. and Pearl Davis Posey. Born on the Franklin/Winston county line in the Pebble community, she...
Obituary: Carl Robertson
Funeral services for Carl Robertson, 91, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Friday, April 26, 2019, 5:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will follow Fairview West Cemetery with Reverend Don Philpott...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 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
April 23
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous...
Hanceville approves pay increase for mayor, council; City preparing for Welcome Back Hanceville concert Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time in more than a decade. The changes will be effective following the 2020 municipal elections. The salary for the position...
CPD: Missing Cullman man’s truck located near New Orleans under ‘suspicious’ circumstances
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42, was last heard from Friday, April 19. His truck was found abandoned near New Orleans Monday, April 22 under what...
West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium. It wasn’t without its challenges: moving a cast and set from a converted gym across the county onto a real...
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area students
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students named 2019 foundation scholarship recipients. In a luncheon at Top of the Town, each recipient was introduced and received an...
Philanthropic foundation formed to help Alabama State Parks reach potential
PELHAM, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Foundation was introduced at Oak Mountain State Park Thursday, promising to work to raise money for all 21 parks to enhance programming, facilities and parks experiences.
The not-for-profit organization is led by Dan L. Hendricks of Florence, president...
Obituary: Hubert Lee Scott
Funeral Service for Hubert Lee Scott, 88, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Scott Guthrie and Mark Long officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Scott...
Obituary: Raymond William Cochran
Graveside services for Raymond William Cochran, 94, of Panama City Beach, Florida, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cochran passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Clifford...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsApril 22
domestic violence; Willowbend Rd.
domestic violence; CR 1693
April 23
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Cullman’s Axel Ward collects more hardware at California Classic
PALA, Calif. – Cullman native Axel Ward, 6, is making a name for himself on the national motocross scene. The son of Chad and Crystal Ward, he began his racing endeavor at the age of 4 and in the last two years has amassed...
Repeat champions: Goat Island wins March Madness beer championship for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story. Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March Madness competition at Slice Pizza & Brew, a gourmet pizza restaurant and brewhouse in Birmingham. GIB and 15 other Alabama...
Strawberries and sunshine: Strawberry Festival this Saturday; Senior Shindig Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The festival includes the Senior Shindig, 5K and a full day of live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, games, a farmer’s...
Community Torch Run and Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day on the campus of Cullman High School at Oliver Woodard Stadium on...
Pilot Club celebrates Alabama Bicentennial at 27th annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s luncheon celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial by honoring former Alabama first ladies from Cullman County.
Inaugural gowns worn...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School Kindergarten Registration
In-district early registration for first-time kindergarten students is taking place now through May 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children...
Obituary: George Jacobs
Funeral services for George Jacobs, 86, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Emeus Baptist Church with Adam Stuckey and G.T. Robertson officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jacobs passed away...
Obituary: Timothy Shane Puckett
Timothy Shane Puckett, 47, of Vinemont died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Timmy served his community in the Cullman County Sheriff’s department. He was a member of the Jack Aces Riding Club and of the Cullman Elks Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ernest...
ADPH: Person with measles likely exposed other people during 2 stops in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual with a confirmed measles case traveled through Alabama on April 11 and made two stops during the infectious period.
Persons should check...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 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 DepartmentIncidents
April 22
third-degree theft by deception; person; cash; $1,000
April...
CATA Building Construction students bring home state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from the Alabama SkillsUSA 2019 State Championships.
CATA Building Construction teacher and SkillsUSA team sponsor Mike Burkett shared that Fairview High students...
Pet of the Week: Need to unwind? Meet Rufus!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Rufus is a mixed hound who may have some golden lab and Anatolian shepherd in him. He’s approximately 3-and-a-half to 4 years old, a seriously laid-back, low-...
Obituary: Robert B. Silvey
Robert B. Silvey, 100, a native of Cullman, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
He served in the U.S. Navy as a LT. in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was 1st Officer Military Sea Lift Commander during Vietnam.
Mr. Silvey...
Obituary: Sherry Ann Peterson
Sherry Ann Peterson was born on Feb. 21, 1968 and passed away on April 21, 2019.
She is survived by Claus Peterson, husband; Christopher Seth Dwayne Peterson, son; Nelta (Susie) Sue Rhodes, sister; Clara Mae Freeman, sister; and Mary Jane Curvin, sister-in-law.
She is preceded in death by parents Davis Lewis...
Obituary: Virgil Hurel Green
Funeral Services for Virgil H. Green, 66, of Hanceville will be Saturday April 27, 2019 at noon at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Colony Cemetery in Colony, Alabama. Visitation will be Friday April 26, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m....
Cullman Sheriff’s deputy loses battle with cancer
Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening announced the passing of Deputy Timothy "Timmy" Puckett. Puckett had been undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The CCSO released...
Commission votes to vacate portion of County Road 821 at Rock Creek
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion of the road includes the bridge crossing Rock Creek which was deemed unsalvageable after an accident involving an 18-wheeler in...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over the board. Unfortunately, a lot of it is negative. Teens are described as lazy, rude, lacking respect, with no vision...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 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
April 22
fraudulent use of a credit or...
(Updated) Cullman County Commission votes to repeal half-cent sales tax
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of Cullman County. We had already arranged to hire additional school resource officers, building a gym, expanding and updating lunchrooms, paving...
Annual State of Our Communities event this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26 at the Cullman Civic Center. Doors open at 7 a.m.
According to Communications Manager Rob Ketcham, “Major session topics include the...
’63 Aggies hold 55-year* reunion
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25 members of the class, along with their spouses, remembered all the great times from more than 50 years ago. They...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies” with in-school shows; public shows will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Due to the size of the set and limitations...
Cullman Hospitality Association calls for lodging tax to be removed from Cullman Chamber
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, formally denouncing the Chamber’s reallocation of lodging tax revenue to support the Cullman County Board of Education’s (CCBOE)...
Meet Brooks’ Place forensic nurse Liana Hill
“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and color for a few minutes. It’s not a question of ‘I’ve got to get you in here, got to get...
Good Hope paves way for new craft brewery/distillery
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when it entered into a 772 agreement with Twisted Dixie, LLC. Owners Preston Prewett and Brad Boshell are (tentatively; the location...
Cullman Council tables vote on disputed rezoning of Morningside Drive property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy for months at council and City of Cullman Planning Commission meetings. The 10-acre property, located at the intersection of Morningside...
Obituary: Dena Lynette Parker
Funeral services for Dena L. Parker, 49, of Cullman are Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Ray Whitaker officiating, with interment in Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Dena passed away...
Obituary: James Milton Lee
Funeral services for James Milton Lee, 91, of Cullman are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Elder David Guttery officiating, with interment with military honors in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson
Claire Denise Jacobs Johnson of Cullman passed away April 21, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Birmingham to John and Donna Tucker Jacobs. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Wilfred and Doris Tucker, Woodrow and...
Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Prattville.
The All-Alabama Academic Team recognition program was founded in 1995 to complement the All-USA...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 18
theft of property; CR 223
theft of property; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in first place at the Student Bowl for the second year in a row during competitions at the 72nd annual meeting...
Obituary: Lelia Russell Osoinak
Funeral services for Lelia Russell Osoinak, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks officiating; burial at Springhill Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Brantley, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Donald Edwin Day
Funeral services for Donald Edwin Day, 83, of Vinemont will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. with Chad Kennedy, Matthew Montgomery and Paul Day officiating; burial at Flint Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: J.C. Baker
J.C. Baker, 81, of Hanceville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Euis and Pluma Vaughn Baker.
Mr. Baker was a maintenance supervisor, working for Golden Rod for many years. J.C. loved to work in the yard and...
Annual Big Band Dance a hit at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s Jazz Band, Ricky Burks, said Friday evening, when the school hosted its annual Big Band Dance.
“The other universities around, when...
2019 Harvest-to-Home Dinner April 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center in Hanceville, Alabama.
This fundraising event will be catered...
Obituary: Billie Fae Gunter Cheney
Billie Fae Gunter Cheney, 96, was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Talladega, Alabama and died April 17, 2019.
She was predeceased by her parents, James Louis Gunter and Lillian Lenora Gunter; her husband of 52 years, Alan Breck Cheney, Sr., daughter Anne Cheney; and brothers...
Obituary: Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Micheal “Mike” Morgan, 66, of Falkville are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Jimmy Greathouse officiating, with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Visitation is Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Morgan died...
Weekend Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is this Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Saturday, April 20
The Bunny Patch at 4D Farm- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
7182 County Road 703,...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 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 Department
Incidents
April 18
third-degree forgery, third-degree possession of a...
Trafficking bust nets more than 30 guns, $30K, 15 lbs. of pot
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Logan man is behind bars, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and first-degree possession of marijuana, following a bust conducted by the Hanceville Police Department and Morgan County Drug Task Force.
HPD Assistant Chief Adam Hadder said the case, which has...
Alabama maintains record low unemployment rate of 3.7%; Cullman County at 3.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The number of people counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high, announced Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.
“Once again, we’ve shattered employment records in Alabama,” said Washington. “More people are working now than ever before in Alabama’s...
Grady Smith honored with 2019 AREA Eminent Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) gave its 2019 Eminent Service Award to Grady Smith, longtime president and CEO of the Cullman Electric Cooperative. The award, established by AREA in the 1960s to honor outstanding contributions to the rural electric program,...
April Walking Tour- Cullman Cakewalk this Saturday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The April Walking Tours will continue this Saturday, April 20. This weekend's walk will be extra special: it's the Cullman Cakewalk!
The Cakewalk will be led by local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben...
A hopping good time
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two over-sized bunnies competed in a “bunny hop” race Thursday morning at West Elementary School (WES). East Elementary School (EES) Principal David Wiggins and WES Principal Dr. Jay Page raced for carrots as second and third graders from both schools celebrated...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsApril 15
domestic violence; Cemetery Rd.
menacing; CR 963
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 N
domestic...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is now open in Cullman. Diablo's is the third restaurant to open in a new complex located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in the last three months.
Triggered by the opening of the complex's third tenant,...
Randall Shedd appointed to Joint Legislative Transportation Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview has been appointed by Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to the Joint Legislative Transportation Committee.
Shedd issued the following statement Thursday:
'I want to thank Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon for appointing me this week...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Houla!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Houla is a 1-year-old lab/hound/Catahoula mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who prefers to stretch out for a nice nap even while his kennel mates...
Goat yoga a hit at Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County Public Library. Two Norwegian pygmy goats joined the weekly yoga class for the first goat yoga event at the library.
Director...
Good Hope Service Center now in Cullman, re-named Integrity Auto Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity means doing the right thing even when nobody else is looking; that is why Robert Taylor and Mike Pritchard said they chose to re-name their auto shop Integrity Auto Group, LLC. The two men have been in business as Good...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and Tim White
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their rides for the next month. Each teacher also received a $100 gift card.
Teachers are nominated by the principal or assistant...
Obituary: Mary Edith Wheaton
Mary Edith Wheaton, 94, was born on Jan. 10, 1925 and passed away on April 16, 2019.
Obituary: Maxine Oliver
Mrs. Maxine Oliver, 90, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
She was born Feb. 11, 1929 to David Pardue and Zelma Day Pardue. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carl C. Oliver.
She is survived by her son, Gerry...
Ethredge “Gene” Eugene Thomason, Jr.
Funeral services for Ethredge "Gene" Eugene Thomason, Jr., 68, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Max Haygood officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Thomason passed...
Obituary: Ronnie “Ron” Jay Ivey
Funeral services for Ronnie "Ron" Jay Ivey, 60, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Truman Gable officiating; interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ivey passed away...
Obituary: David Arthur Mauldin
Funeral services for Mr. David Mauldin, 76, of Bremen, AL will be Friday April 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Mckinley Chapel in Bremen, AL. Interment will follow at the McKinley Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the Hanceville Funeral Home Thursday April...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to headline 2019 Strawberry Festival in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) and Executive Director Nathan Anderson have named the headline act for this year’s Strawberry Festival on April 27: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
“Headlining the 2019 Cullman Strawberry Festival for the festival’s 80th anniversary will be...
Ivey announces plans to make I-565 6 lanes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Rebuild Alabama Act First Year Plan 2020.
The first project includes resurfacing and revising lanes...
AGCO/GSI bringing new product line to Bremen; $5.7M investment will bring 50 jobs
BREMEN, Ala. - “I have a message today from Bremen, Alabama to the entire globe- rural Alabama is open for business!” exclaimed Gov. Kay Ivey during a visit to Cullman County Tuesday afternoon to celebrate AGCO bringing its Farmer Automatic Production Line to Bremen....
Arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 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 Department
Incidents
April 16
third-degree theft of property, fraudulent use...
City School Board celebrates teacher, student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers of the Year recognized were:
Cullman City Primary School- Allison Bates
East Elementary School- Kelly Thrasher
West Elementary School and Cullman City Schools...
Citizens can now text anonymous crime tips to the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) introduced a new program Tuesday that allows the community to text or submit anonymous tips online. Nixle has been used by the CCSO for the last two years to send alerts to the community. The...
Obituary: Donnie Blackmon
Donald Blackmon, 67, of the Armstead community, was born to the late Lonnie and Annie Knighten Blackmon on April 2, 1952 and passed away on April 14, 2019.
Also preceding him in death were his brothers Super Blackmon and Coy Blackmon; sisters Ollie Bowden, Frances...
Obituary: Tharon Delane Corbin
Tharon Delane Corbin, 54, was born on Feb. 19, 1965 and passed away on April 15, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in the Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Piper, 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born Nov. 9, 1969 to W.O. and Berniece McGavic Piper.
Tommy enjoyed fishing, golfing, building racecars, Alabama football and spending time with his dog, Daisy. He was a custom...
Obituary: Eunice Marie Campbell
Eunice Marie Campbell, 88, of Haleyville, entered into rest on April 15, 2019 at Russellville Health Care surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Campbell was born on Jan. 11, 1931. She was a lifelong member of Thornhill Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Try goat yoga Wednesday at the Cullman Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be a special session. It's goat yoga!
"Tomorrow we are adding baby goats to the class. They interact with participants. This will...
Leah Bolin resigns as Cullman Chamber president and CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. - After seven years as president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Leah Bolin informed the Board of Directors of her resignation on Tuesday, April 16. Her resignation is effective Friday, May 31.
Bolin shared the following...
(Update) Man who stole Cullman Police vehicle found, in custody
Updated 4-16-19 3 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Sgt. Chris Thomason said the suspect, Jackie Lee Walker, 22, was found behind a...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of both organizations visited Welti Monday morning, accompanied by Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Special Projects Coordinator Dr....
Phyllis Hain crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant took place Saturday at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College, where 10 women, ages 60 and older, took the stage, supported by a large and enthusiastic crowd....
Cullman Police officers promoted
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year CPD veteran, was promoted to captain. He has been a patrol officer and patrol supervisor, and served on the tactical...
Cullman Council gets earful on rezoning of Morningside property, approves Rock the South permit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed rezoning of property along Morningside Drive off Main Avenue, and Rock the South.
Morningside rezoning plan
The council held a public hearing...
Obituary: George Norton Nassar
George Norton Nassar, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1927, to George and Bathsheba Nassar.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ferguson Nassar; daughters,...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Sargent
Shirley Jean Sargent, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Princeton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Sargent was born on June 6, 1941 in Double Springs, Alabama. Shirley was a member of the Double Springs Church of...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 11
domestic violence; CR 1114
harassment; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession...
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary Ensemble at the "Composers Present" event April 12 in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building on the UA...
Wacked Out Weiner soft opening Thursday, June 6
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner is coming to Cullman. The restaurant serves, you guessed it, hot dogs. It will be located...
Obituary: Mary Lou Crigger
Funeral services for Mary Lou Crigger, 83, of Cullman, will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Flint Creek Cemetery. Rev. Floyd Bradford and Jerry Freeman officiating.
Mrs. Crigger passed away Friday, April 12 at her...
