West Point man charged with selling meth
David Leonard Daniels (Cullman Police Department)
WEST POINT - A West Point man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
David Leonard Daniels, 50, was arrested by members of the Cullman Police...
Wallace State Diesel Technology students Zachary Benefield, Kyle Keck inaugural recipients of Alabama Trucking Association scholarship
Wallace State students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck were recognized this week by the Alabama Trucking Association as recipients of the inaugural scholarship in the program. Pictured, are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck, ATA Foundation...
Young entrepreneurs learn from local business leaders
Local CEOs Kyle Willoughby (Willoughby Roofing), Leah Bolin (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce) and Shane Quick (Premier Productions) shared business knowledge with high school entrepreneurs this week at an event at Wallace State. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, Wallace...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 24
third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief; 4th St. SW; AC,...
Gov. Ivey and Blue Origin team break ground on new world-class engine production facility
Pictured is a Blue Engine 4, or BE-4, which will be manufactured at Blue Origin's Huntsville facility. (Photo courtesy of Blue Origin)
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey joined members of the Blue Origin team to celebrate the official groundbreaking for its world-class rocket engine production...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Middle School Bulldog football team was honored by Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City...
Cullman Regional showcases positive growth, new robotic surgery capabilities
Urologist/Robotic Surgery Director Dr. Erik Wallin talks to a guest about Cullman Regional’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery device, which has been in use at the hospital since October 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Community leaders gathered at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Robert “R.C.Cullman” Carl Phillips
Robert Carl Phillips, known to his friends as “R.C.,” passed away Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 92.
Following junior high school at Good Hope and two years at Cullman High, he was drafted into the Army where he served until June 1946, returning...
Obituary: James I. Forester
Funeral services for Mr. James I. Forester, 72, of Dodge City, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Mickey and Michael Presley will officiate. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery.
The son of the late Ira and...
Apply now for spring 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to the line during the fall 2017 academy. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Applications are being accepted now for the 2019...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 22
public intoxication, disorderly conduct; Hwy. 278 W
permitting dogs to run at large; County...
Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event
Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Thomason will be speaking about the Baldwin...
Wallace State’s John Wilson named Chef of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American Culinary Federation
Wallace State Chef John Wilson, right, advises Wallace State student Brye Forbes in preparation for last year’s SkillsUSA national competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Chef John Wilson has been named the 2018 Chef of the Year by the Alabama Chapter of the American Culinary Federation...
Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates
WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program officially began this month. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Commission authorized Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured
Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below.
Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Chevron gas station on U.S. Highway 278 West and Interstate...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Cold Springs will use the funds for its library, while Vinemont will get a new HVAC system for its gymnasium.
Here’s...
Obituary: Melvin Glenn Nickelson
Melvin Glenn Nickelson of Falkville, Alabama passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec. 30, 1942 to Luther and Massie Mae Sparks Nickelson. Mr. Nickelson is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and one son.
A celebration of...
Obituary: Mary Evelyn Calvert
Mary Evelyn Calvert of Cullman passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born Oct. 16, 1931 to Thomas and Avis Middlebrooks Massey.
Mrs. Calvert worked at Americold for many years. Mrs. Calvert lived in Morgan County prior to moving to...
Obituary: Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport (updated)
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport, 90, of Cullman are Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Rev. Bill Ellis and Rev. Eric Martin officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 6-8 p.m....
Obituary: Helen L. Mikeal
Funeral services for Helen L. Mikeal, 74, of Hanceville are Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Ellenburg Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Mikeal passed away on Tuesday, Jan....
Obituary: Betty Bryan McFarland
Betty Bryan McFarland passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Summerford Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 27, 1930, to Crawford Jackson and Laura B. Bryan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur McFarland; parents, Crawford Jackson and Laura B Bryan;...
Obituary: Sonja Josephine Burke
Funeral Service for Sonja Josephine Burke, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Lathem officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sonja Josephine...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 22
third-degree burglary, person, Katherine St. NW, miscellaneous
fourth-degree theft of...
County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Wednesday morning with 14 items on its agenda, plus one added during a brief recess after the meeting started.
A bid...
Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - As the Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening, Mayor Donnis Leeth showed off town...
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of family and friends was treated to a pre-grand opening event at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi Tuesday evening. The restaurant,...
Obituary: Jack Edward Thomas
Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on Feb. 15, 1938.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Reatha Fisher...
Obituary: Mildred L. Duke
Mildred L. Duke of Cullman passed away on Jan. 21, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born April 11, 1943 to John and Tennis Haynes Guthrie. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred Duke, daughter Sandy Shikle, son Shannon...
Obituary: Asa C. Hartwig
Funeral Service for Asa C. Hartwig, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hartwig...
Obituary: James Keener Walker
James Keener Walker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1933, in Altoona, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, Cullman, AL, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will...
Obituary: Fannie Belle Scott
On Jan. 19, 2019, Fannie Belle Scott passed away at the age of 85 years. Fannie is survived by one sister, Martha Nell Wildman, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Elizabeth and Calvin Scott and her brothers:...
Obituary: Pat Bailey Hesterley
Funeral Services for Pat Bailey Hesterley, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Fairview Methodist Church, Richard Saylor officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. There will be a viewing the day before on Jan. 23 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Bobby D. Pruett
Graveside services for Mr. Bobby D. Pruett, 64, of Cullman are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 11:30 to 1:30 at Cullman Funeral Home.
Mr. Pruett passed away on Jan. 22, 2019.
He was born March 23, 1954 to...
Obituary: Charlotte June Keese Nelson
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte June Keese Nelson, 79, of Cullman are Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, Rev. Wade Maynard officiating, with interment in Oak Level Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to...
Obituary: Jean Sorrell Harbison
Funeral Services for Jean Sorrell Harbison, 85, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Timothy Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church beginning...
Obituary: Linwood Gary Williams
Funeral service for Linwood Gary Williams, 72, of Hanceville will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with Reverends Bill Leonard and Brandon Striplin officiating. Interment will follow at Livingston Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill. His family...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, before Cullman’s City...
Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors
Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Goat Island Brewing hosted a fundraiser for veterans’ charity Saving Forgotten Warriors...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best friend.”
Fauna’s a 4-year-old Golden Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix who arrived at the shelter badly malnourished, but she’s made a healthy recovery....
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
Jan. 17
Brooks, Jessica Lee, 37
DUI- influence of alcohol
illegal possession of alcohol in a...
Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator
Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke Fritz in San Antonio last week (Photo courtesy of Kristie Williams)
CULLMAN - With the Alliance of American Football (AAF) league...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City...
Obituary: Clovis “Tom” Thomas Chambers
Clovis "Tom" Thomas Chambers, 87, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on August 20, 1931, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was affectionately known as "Tom Cat". Tom enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, working...
Obituary: James “Jim” Howard Cooke
James "Jim" Howard Cooke, 83, was born March 24, 1935 and passed away January 21, 2019.
Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Tuesday afternoon.
Nichols Funeral Home directing.
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan.18
third-degree domestic violence, criminal mischief; person; Dialsdale Dr. SW
harassing communications;...
Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31
CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Charlotte June Nelson, 79, of Cullman.
Kilpatrick said Nelson was transported to Cullman Regional, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The...
Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Join Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Frances Juanita Goggans
Frances Juanita Goggans passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 82, in Hueytown, Alabama. She was born December 23, 1936 to Leonard and Essie Viola Staton Bannister.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil Wren Goggans, daughter Ann Deason Goggans,...
Obituary: Arthur A. Smith
Arthur A. Smith, 94, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Art was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL. His life was defined by a humble beginning, a love of family...
West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working at Saiia Construction.
In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 230 students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
Obituary: Sandra Paschal
Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Marie "Sandy" Paschal, 75, of Cullman are Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Gary Sartin and Bro. Roger James officiating. Visitation on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
A funeral...
Obituary: Dale Jewell
Graveside service for Mrs. Dale Jewell, 61, of Bremen, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Hanceville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dale passed away at her residence on Friday, January 18, 2019.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: William “Billy” Jesse Wadsworth
William "Billy" Jesse Wadsworth, of Arley, passed away at his home in Arley and entered heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Billy was 53 years old and born on January 8, 1966. He was a lifelong resident of Arley, Alabama. Billy grew up in Arley...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Ray, age 62. of Dodge City will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery with Bro. Charles York officiating.
Mr. Ray was...
Obituary: Charles Calvin Lollar
Charles Calvin Lollar, 91, made his final journey home on January 19, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1927 to Fred and Lucy Lollar in Flat Creek, Alabama. He retired from the United States Navy at the rank of Chief Petty Officer and...
John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award
Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel. (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Cullman Rotary Club presented its William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to John Apel. Apel, a native...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of the State luncheon at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially seated its board for the new session as students, teachers and...
Obituary: Billy Ray Cagle
Billy Ray Cagle, 71, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 17, 2019.
Mr. Cagle was born on May 15, 1947, in Winston County. Billy loved spending time with family and enjoyed hunting, watching Nascar, and football. He was avid Alabama fan. Roll Tide...
Obituary: Helen Marie Davenport
Mrs. Helen Marie Davenport, 90, of Cullman passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Cullman Funeral Home.
Obituary: Evelyn B. Fields
Evelyn B. Fields, 84 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Fields was born on August 10, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama. She was a long time member of Arley Church of Christ. Evelyn...
Obituary: Arthur Alvin Smith
Arthur Alvin Smith, 94 of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 3-5 p.m. at...
Vinemont’s Damon K. Gustafson graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan.16
third-degree burglary, Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, 3rd Ave. SE,...
Cullman County’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment December rate is 3.9 percent, down from November’s rate of 4.0 percent, and slightly above December 2017’s rate of 3.8 percent.
Cullman County’s December rate is 2.9 percent, unchanged from November’s rate and just slightly above December 2017’s...
Community Calendar- Jan. 18-22
Community Notes- Jan. 18-22
Community Prayer for Ron Cates
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.
ECM Speedway
1546 County Road 6, Bremen, Alabama 35033
North Alabama Quartet Convention
Jan. 18-19, 2019
Free admission
Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman (off Alabama Highway 157 near West Point)
5:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m....
Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center has undergone a major renovation and celebrated its recent grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting, along with the Cullman...
Obituary: Mary Sue Smith
Funeral Service for Mary Sue Smith, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Fellowship Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Smith passed away on Thursday, January 17,...
Obituary: Jerrie Glover Smith
Funeral services for Jerrie Glover Smith, 79, of Cullman, are Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Smith passed...
Obituary: Billy G. Chandler
Billy G. Chandler, age 80, of Scottsboro, AL., formerly of Cullman, AL., died Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Floyd and Lillie Gertrude Hancock Chandler; and his brother, Jimmy Chandler. Billy is survived by sisters: Carolyn Carden and...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Hwy. 278 E
illegal...
Cruise-In and Car Show at Wallace State rescheduled for Jan. 26
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting” is on exhibit at The Evelyn Burrow Museum through Feb. 11.
HANCEVILLE - The car show and cruise-in planned for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Wallace State’s Burrow Center, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26,...
City zoning director responds to city zoning controversy
Crowds gathered for Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting to talk about Rock the South and a proposed zoning ordinance change. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had one of its shortest-ever agendas, but held one of its...
UA Randall Research Scholar Myles McLeroy of Cullman participates in RRS Live
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, recently shared results of research at the RRS Live program, an interactive broadcast of projects conducted by students in the Randall Research Scholars Program. Students discussed the goals, outcomes and societal impact of the...
92nd annual Cullman County Spelling Bee coming Feb. 4
2018 Cullman County Spelling Bee winner Jessie Godbee of Cullman Middle School, with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Margaret Guthrie and Elementary Curriculum Administrative Assistant Leah Sapp have announced the 92nd...
Obituary: Jenny Beasley Lovelady
Jenny Beasley Lovelady, 44, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Arrangements pending.
Obituary: Hubert Donald Tolbert
Mr. Hubert Donald Tolbert of Cullman Alabama passed away January 16, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born July 4, 1934 to Johnny Hubert and Netty Marie Cagle Tolbert. Funeral services are Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1 PM at Moss Funeral...
Obituary: Jay Edward Hawkins
Jay Edward Hawkins, 78, of Joppa, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born January 23, 1940, in Blount County, Alabama, to Jay and Virginia Beasley Hawkins.
Mr. Hawkins was a floor covering salesman by trade. Jay never met a stranger and loved...
Obituary: Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott
Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Reyna Hitt Abbott, 59, of Hanceville are Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Michael Harris and Rev. Tim Dubberly officiating, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 5 p.m....
Ed Henry pleads guilty to theft of government property
Former Alabama Rep. Ed Henry represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. (State of Alabama)
MONTGOMERY - On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, former Alabama State Rep. William “Ed” Henry pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
1/14, person, duty upon striking unattended vehicle, 1st...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance counselor at West Elementary School, has received statewide recognition, being...
Local woman offering hope for area homeless
Young and family prepare care packages for distribution. Photo courtesy Angie Young.
CULLMAN - When Angie Handley Young began to take notice of homeless people around Cullman County, she didn’t think to herself, “Someone should do something.” She thought, “I should do something.” And she...
Obituary: Michael Stevie Hopson
Funeral service for Michael Stevie Hopson, age 65, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Shedd and Ronald Earwood officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hopson passed away on...
Obituary: Cheryl Rhena Hudelson
Funeral Service for Cheryl Rhena Hudelson, age 59, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Anderson officiating; interment in Mt. Joy Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Willie McReath Roberts
Funeral service for Willie McReath Roberts, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Bell Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Roberts passed away on Monday, January...
Obituary: Angela Coreen Rice
Angela Coreen Rice, 55, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 14, 2019 at UAB, Birmingham.
Angela was born on November 21, 1963, in Birmingham, Alabama. She enjoyed painting, fishing, cooking, and gardening. Angela loved spending time with her family, especially listening to music...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
person, unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
Pet of the Week: Now ‘ear’ this: Auggie’s looking for her forever home
When you have Auggie’s attention, you know it!
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Auggie is an “Australian shepherd-whatever-else mix” and, more importantly, a “sweet girl.” She’s an exciting medium- to high-energy pet who loves...
8 area students graduate from Jacksonville State; JSU announces fall 2018 Honor’s List
JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 582 students at its fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. Due to ongoing repairs at Pete Mathews Coliseum following the destructive March 19, 2018 tornado, the ceremony was held on Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.
JSU President...
Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus Jan. 24
Kate Daniels
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Learning Communities welcomes poet Kate Daniels to campus on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Burrow Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public!
Daniels, the Edwin Mims Chair of English...
County, nation facing volunteer firefighter shortage
A Johnson's Crossing volunteer firefighter on the scene of a house fire in White City in November 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - When Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail sounded the proverbial alarm at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting about a...
Cullman City Council gets earful about Rock the South, zoning ordinance
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick (pictured), along with partner Nathan Baugh, came to explain plans for the festival’s new site and answer questions about the project at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monday evening’s regular...
Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock the South move
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope moved forward at Monday night’s council meeting with an as-yet undisclosed economic development project,...
Obituary: Carlton E. Beasley
Carlton E. Beasley was born on August 13, 1938 and passed away on January 10, 2019.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m. at the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 16, 2019; burial to follow at Jones Chapel Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Bobbie June Duke
Graveside service for Bobbie June Duke, 80 of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2018 at Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Miss Duke is survived by her brother-in-love, Sid Ernest and his sister...
Obituary: Mylinda B. Teichmiller
Funeral Service for Mylinda B. Teichmiller, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Kurtz officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Teichmiller...
Obituary: Joan Elizabeth Musa
Joan Elizabeth Musa, 69, of Hartselle, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was born January 15, 1949, in Hartselle.
Ms. Musa is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jerry Smith.
She is survived by her son, Alan Free; daughter, Andrea McCurdy; sisters,...
Obituary: Robin M. Gable Cryer
Robin M. Gable Cryer, 53, of Holly Pond, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born October 29, 1965, to Travis and Nellie Pearl Allen McCormick.
Robin is remembered by her family as a special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Cryer is...
