Colony hosts Cullman County Democrats, sees big turnout
Former Colony Mayor Earlene Johnson shared the story of Sojourner Truth and talked about why she is a member of the Democratic Party Saturday at the Colony Educational Complex. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday morning, the Town of Colony...
WWII veteran surprised with 4 medals in West Point
Warrant Officer Skip Griffin, left, with World War II veteran Henry Hardie Cornett, right, show the four medals Cornett was given Saturday night in West Point. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - Henry Hardie Cornett was surprised by family and friends...
Obituary: Billie R. Lee
Billie R. Lee, 86, of Addison passed away on Feb. 23, 2019 at her home.
She was born on May 24, 1932 in Dandridge, TN. Ms. Lee spent 25 years teaching home economics at Addison High School. She loved teaching, cooking, sewing, painting, ceramics, traveling,...
Obituary: Rudolph Scott Barton
Rudolph Scott Barton, 46, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 22, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center surrounded by loving family.
Mr. Barton was born on July 9, 1972, in Haleyville. Scott was a member of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church for 5 years. He...
Obituary: Jeweldean Parris
Jeweldean Parris, 88, of the Helicon community, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2019.
She was born on March 14, 1930 in Helicon. Mrs. Parris was a lifetime member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019...
Obituary: Katherine Louise Hibbs
Katherine Louise Hibbs was born May 30, 1928 to J.H. 'Hobb' and Eula Mae Adams ain Portersville, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Gail Jolly; siblings, Gene Adams, Fred Adams, Barbara Huffstutler and Lucille Westmoreland.
She is survived by her children;...
Ivey issues State of Emergency due to flooding and potential severe weather
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (file photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains...
St. Andrews Youth Group opens free food pantry in southwest Cullman
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It is located in the north parking lot of the church. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A free...
6 arrested on drug charges in 4 separate incidents in Cullman
Top row, left to right: Christian Davis Barnett, Lisa Diane Wise and Billy Leon Williams, Jr.; Bottom row, left to right: Ashley Denise Moore, Ben Cody Scruggs and Courtney Lamar Copes (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)...
Bomb threat made at Five Below in Cullman a false alarm
The Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center is in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP file photo from July 2017
CULLMAN, Ala. - A bomb threat called in threatening the Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center on Saturday turned out...
Cullman County Veterans Treatment Court seeking mentors
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, VFW Post 2214 Commander Will Harris and District Judge Rusty Turner are leading the drive to establish a Veterans Treatment Court in Cullman County. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In their continuing efforts to establish a Veterans Treatment Court...
CATA Precision Machining students sign with Wallace State
Caleb Schmale (center) and Garrett Smith (right), along with Garrett Evans and Jonah Moss (not pictured), joined students from other systems signing with Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology program during Thursday's National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day. (Photo courtesy Tim White/CATA)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Obituary: Janie Brossow
Funeral services for Janie Brossow, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Mrs. Brossow passed on February 22...
Obituary: Charles Henry Knighten
Graveside services for Charles Henry Knighten, 79, of Gardendale, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery, Reverends Philip Vaughn and William Vaughn officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home directing. Mr. Knighten’s family will receive friends at the funeral home...
Holly Pond Lions Club Beans ‘n Greens Supper- Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Lions Clubhouse
Holly Pond Lions Club Beans ‘n Greens Supper- Saturday, Feb. 23
The Holly Pond Lions Club will host a Beans 'n Greens Supper at its clubhouse on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Pintos, great (white) northerns, greens and all the trimmings for...
4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23 at Desperation Church
4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fourth annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting The Link of Cullman County. The registration fee for entering...
Cullman County Democrats Monthly Meeting- Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Colony Educational Complex
Cullman County Democrats Monthly Meeting- Saturday, Feb. 23
Please join us as we hold our February meeting at the Colony Educational Complex in honor of Black History Month, featuring Mrs. Earline Johnson. This month also begins our series of educational programs geared toward serving the...
(Updated) Former AL Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little allegedly stole more than $25K from client trust funds
Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
MONTOMERY, Ala. – Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself in Thursday in Cullman after being indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on three counts of first-degree felony theft of property. Cullman Police Department...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 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
Feb. 20
third-degree burglary; person; CR 715; misc.; $2,610
Feb....
Community Note: Happy Birthday Feltus and Faye Nell McGriff!
Feltus McGriff turns 90 during the month of February. Here he is with his bride of 70 years, Faye Nell McGriff, who turns 39 (again) in the month of February, also.
Submit community notes to robin@cullmansense.com or wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman Area Technology Academy showcases programs at annual open house
Senior Brody Montgomery demonstrates welding at the Cullman Area Technology Academy Open House Thursday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - Faculty, staff and students at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, still known to many as the Career Center) braved the...
Obituary: Liam Connan Hampton
Liam Connan Hampton, 3 months, of Nauvoo, Alabama entered into rest on Feb. 20, 2019 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.
Liam was born on Nov. 18, 2018, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. He was a huge Momma’s boy and...
Former AL Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little indicted on 3 counts of theft in Cullman County
Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/22/updated-former-al-senate-majority-leader-zeb-little-allegedly-stole-more-25k
Updated 2-22-19 at 1:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself in today in Cullman after being indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on three counts of first-degree theft.
Little, of...
Obituary: Joe Yeager Brindley
Funeral services for Joe Yeager Brindley, 87, will be Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Ala. A viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. with service at noon. Burial will follow at Cullman City Cemetery.
Joe passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, in...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Cheatham
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Cheatham, 85, of Cullman are Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home; Rev. Larry Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Interment in Fellowship Cemetery at a later...
Obituary: Josh Timothy Pinkard
Josh Timothy Pinkard, 37, of Aurora, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Feb. 15, 2019. Josh served the Lord faithfully with his wife and children. He was an unbelievable man – a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin,...
Obituary: Larry Eugene Wilkins
Larry Eugene Wilkins, of Bremen, passed away Feb. 21, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born in Cullman May 9, 1957.
He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Wilkins.
Funeral services are Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at...
Obituary: Joyce McAnnally Casey
Graveside services for Joyce McAnnally Casey, 79, of Decatur will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Mrs. Casey passed...
Obituary: Jettie A. Pope White
Jettie A. Pope White, 88, passed away peacefully at The Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center on Feb. 20, 2019, after an extended illness. Jettie was born on April 15, 1930, in Leon, Kentucky, to Ellis and Pearlie Jane (McDowell) Pope.
Jettie was one of 12...
Cullman celebrates 31 years as ‘Tree City USA’; poster winners recognized
Arbor Day Poster Contest winners pose for a photo with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the Cullman Tree Commission, Alabama Forestry Commission and 4H Thursday at Cullman City Hall. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday morning, Cullman Mayor...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 18
domestic violence; CR 1742
criminal mischief; CR 1508
domestic violence; CR 1237
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Wallace State’s Electronics Technology launches Alabama F.A.M.E. program chapter
Left to right: Art Rousseau, Alabama Community College Conference director of career and technical education; Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics; and Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges speak at Wallace State’s F.A.M.E. kick-off luncheon.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Electronics...
Dance Alabama! coming to Welti Elementary on Friday
Photo courtesy Dance Alabama!
WELTI, Ala. - The University of Alabama’s Dance Alabama! troupe will perform for students at Welti Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. The performance is funded by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Welti...
Service details announced for Aurora victim Josh Pinkard
A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed)
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard, a victim in the Feb. 15 workplace shooting in Aurora, Illinois, will be laid to rest in his home state. According to...
(Updated) Major League Fishing coming to Cullman, Smith Lake
Members of area school fishing teams posed for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after Monday’s announcement. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - In front of a standing-room-only crowd Wednesday morning at Cullman City...
Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday this Friday through Sunday
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From Friday, Feb. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 24, Alabama will observe its eighth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day...
Obituary: Amanda “Mandy” Elizabeth Ingalls Warren Woolard
Amanda “Mandy” Elizabeth Ingalls Warren Woolard lived a vibrant life for 89 years. She went to be with our Heavenly Father on Feb. 18, 2019. She enjoyed telling others about Jesus and how she loved him with all of her heart. Amanda spent her...
Obituary: Greg Patterson
Funeral services for Greg Patterson, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Hunter and Bruce Massey officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
Obituary: Kenneth Denoy Kilgo
Funeral services for Kenneth Denoy Kilgo, age 61, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Kilgo passed away...
Visitation, funeral set for West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala.- Visitation and funeral service details have been announced for West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. Kilgo passed away Monday morning, Feb. 18 at the age of 61.
Below is the full obituary from Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 20, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 20, 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
Feb. 18
third-degree burglary; person; Austin Ave. SW; TV,...
7 arrested in Cullman County on federal drug indictments
Clockwise from top left: Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill; Kristie Michelle Self, 42, of Bremen; Tonya Lynn Brock, 42, of Crane Hill; Daniel Wayne Peek, 33, of Jones Chapel; Michael Shane Durham, 39, of Cullman; Brandon Duane Combs, 33 of Cullman; and...
Cullman, Smith Lake named as location for Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5
Left to right: Professional fishermen Jordan Lee, Matt Lee and Randy Howell at a press conference at Cullman City Hall Wednesday morning (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
This story will be updated.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Major League Fishing (MLF) on Wednesday morning announced that Cullman...
Road tripping with Baileyton, Hanceville seniors
Seniors from Baileyton and Hanceville pose for a photo outside 50 Taters in Scottsboro Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Seniors from Baileyton and the “Rowdy Bunch” from the Hanceville Senior Center joined together for a day trip on the...
(Updated) City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill is shown in June 2017. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract at this end of this school year. More...
Big gains for Holly Pond High; Exceptional Service Awards presented
Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette with Fairview Elementary’s County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot winners Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright. (Photo courtesy Dr. T.J. Franey, CCBOE)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board on Tuesday night approved more than $200,000 in facility improvements for...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 19, 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
Feb. 14-18
Barrett, Andrew Blake, 20
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Blanton, Freda...
Town of Vinemont declares state of emergency in wake of potential hazardous flooding
Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson speak at Tuesday night's special-called meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency ahead of more flooding rains. The City of Hanceville...
City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract. Numerous teachers showed up to speak on behalf of Hill, and the response to the vote was loud and emotional.
Check back...
Alabama Press Association votes to censure Alabama editor over KKK editorial
This editorial ran in Linden, Alabama's The Democrat-Reporter on Feb. 14, 2019. (Courtesy of WVTM 13)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Press Association Board of Directors voted Tuesday to censure Goodloe Sutton and suspend the association membership of The Democrat-Reporter. The move follows the publication of...
Empty Bowls: ‘One of our best years ever, if not the best’
For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl to take home. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - First United Methodist Church Cullman was overflowing Monday night...
West Point Town Council remembers Kilgo, will hold special Feb. 25 session
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met Monday evening with the death that morning of Mayor...
‘He didn’t expect to leave this earth so soon’
A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard was one of five victims in Friday's workplace shooting at the Henry Pratt Company, located west of Chicago in Aurora, Illinois. Pinkard's death...
Pet of the Week: Patriot looking for his new headquarters
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay passed along the good news that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Fonzie, has been adopted; today she introduces us to another friend:
Patriot is an approximately 1-year-old Mountain Cur mix. He’s an...
(Updated) West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo dies at 61
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 61. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing was made early Monday morning...
Cullman area preparing for potential flooding
At a municipal maintenance facility in Hanceville on Monday, Hanceville firefighter Nathan Morgan, along with other workers and volunteers, filled trailer loads of sand bags. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Early Monday afternoon, Hanceville city workers and volunteers filled sand bags...
Obituary: Jerry Mack Winkles
Jerry Mack Winkles, 66, of Addison, entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Laura Jean Allen
Laura Jean Allen, age 52, of Cullman, passed away on Feb. 17, 2019, at UAB Hospital. She was born April 30, 1966, to Herman and Shirley Shaw.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Shaw.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Jimmy Allen;...
Obituary: Clifford Andrew Handley
Funeral services for Clifford Andrew Handley, Sr., 86, of Cullman, AL will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Moss Service Funeral Home, Brothers Larry Brown and Jason Handley officiating, and a burial in Cullman Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later...
Obituary: Susie Lue Pruitt
Susie Lue Pruitt, 84, was born on Jan. 20, 1935 and passed away on Feb. 16, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Arrangements will be updated by Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Judith Ann Roberson
Judith Ann Roberson, 72, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 16, 2019 at Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Ms. Roberson was born on Jan. 17, 1947, in Jasper, Alabama. Judith loved her cats. She enjoyed crocheting and watching Dr. Phil.
Private services.
Judith is...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 14
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157
menacing; CR 1169
burglary; Hwy....
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died
Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing was made early Monday morning on a Facebook page, Warriors for Kenneth, set up by his family.
"We would like to...
Lenzell “Sonny” Williams
Funeral services for Mr. Lenzell "Sonny" Williams, age 73, of Cordova, formerly of Trimble; will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Trimble.
He was born on Oct. 16,...
Obituary: Nerissa Sanders
Services for Mrs. Nerissa Sanders, age 68, of Vinemont are incomplete at this time.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1950 and passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
Task force advises: Severe weather preparedness includes guarding against human trafficking
CULLMAN - As we prepare to enter Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 17-22, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force advises that natural and other disasters can provide opportunities for traffickers to grow their businesses, whether commercial sex trade or forced labor.
The Office...
Obituary: Eunice Dessie Shelton
Mrs. Eunice Dessie Shelton, age 83 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her children – Lyndon Oneal Shelton (Jackie), Cheryl Dyer (John), and Lewis Dean Shelton, her sister – Mary McSwain, 10 grandchildren,...
Obituary: Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman
Mrs. Sara Glenda Sue (Price) Freeman, age 79 of Hanceville, AL, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband – Dewayne Freeman of Hanceville, AL, her daughter – Danita Smith (Leo) of Argo, AL, her daughter – Tracey...
Obituary: Jaye Byran Brock
Funeral services for Jaye Byran Brock, 59 of Dutton, AL, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Tim Lipsey officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the...
Putting the bowls in ‘Empty Bowls’
Left to right: Karl Poirier, Nancy Bryant, Fred Hale, Jayne Roberts and Kyle Ganues pose for a photo while unpacking bowls ahead of Monday's 16th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner. (Photo courtesy Javon Daniel/Cullman Caring for Kids)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday...
Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard 1 of 5 victims in Aurora, Illinois mass shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Company west of Chicago.
Updated Feb. 16, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.
The Aurora Illinois Police Department gave an update on Friday's shooting Saturday morning. Chief Kristen Ziman identified the victims, including...
Cullman Caring for Kids announces partnership with Cullman Tribune
Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Director Javon Daniel pose for a photo this week. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday of this week, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and The Cullman Tribune entered into...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teacher of the Month: Breann Prince: ‘I love what I do, and I do it because I love it’
Tony Serra Product Specialist D.J. Maxwell introduces Teacher of the Month Breann Prince to the 2019 Nissan Altima she will be driving for the next month. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Tony Serra Nissan has partnered with The Cullman Tribune to create...
Publix donates almost $9K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Publix District Manager Vince Mingione (right) and Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell (left) presented this year’s annual Food for All Campaign donation to Cullman Caring for Kids Friday afternoon. This year’s campaign raised $8,970.16. Also pictured are Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon...
Chamber welcomes Bruce Pieper to community luncheon
Dr. Bruce Pieper gave an enthusiastic presentation at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday hosted its February Community Luncheon, and guest...
Holly Pond native believed to be among victims in Aurora, Illinois shooting
Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Co. west of Chicago.
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/16/holly-pond-native-josh-pinkard-1-5-victims-aurora-illinois-mass-shooting
Update Feb. 15, 2019 at 10:48 p.m. Multiple sources have confirmed to The Tribune that Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard has died following today's shooting...
Obituary: Myra Juanita Lane
Visitation for Myra Juanita Lane, age 70, of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.17, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lane passed away on Feb. 14, 2019, at UAB Hospital. She was born...
Obituary: Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Beatrice Persall Hathcote, age 92, formerly of Jones Chapel, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. Graveside service at Chances Crossroads Cemetery with Bro. Terry Michaels officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Hathcote was born on March 4,...
Obituary: James Voyles
James Voyles, 92, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. He was born Dec. 25, 1926, to Amos and Nora Posey Voyles.
Mr. Voyles was a farmer by trade.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Smith Voyles; and his daughter, Becky...
Appalachian Regional Commission, ADECA visit Cullman
Health Sciences teacher Tracy Smith looks on as Hanceville seniors Destiny Short and Gracie Hudspeth explain their use of medical simulation training equipment to Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Friday, Federal Co-Chair of...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 15, 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
Feb. 14
fraudulent use of a credit or debit...
Obituary: Jessie Allen Smitherman
Jessie "Allen" Smitherman, 74, of Vinemont, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at his home.
Allen was born on Sept. 20, 1944 in Bessemer, Alabama. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Allen...
Obituary: William Joshua Phillips
William Joshua Phillips was born on Feb. 8, 2019 and passed away on Feb. 8, 2019.
Obituary: Randy Adam Mooney
Randy Adam Mooney, 35, was born on Feb. 22, 1983 in Cullman, AL and passed away on Feb. 10, 2019.
Obituary: Floyd Donald Bates
Floyd Donald Bates, 86, was born on Jan.25, 1932 and passed away on Feb. 14, 2019.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Moss Service Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2019...
Obituary: Charles Dewayne Freeman
Charles Dewayne Freeman, 82, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019. He was born Nov. 15, 1936 to Onnie and Audrey Freeman, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Ronald Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Lila Roden Freeman; daughter, Charlene (Keith) Estes;...
Obituary: Karola Erika Reynolds
Karola Erika Reynolds, 77 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Germany on Oct. 5, 1941. She met and married the love of her life, Timothy while he was stationed there. They moved to the States after their...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke, officiating, with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Mr. Keller passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019; he was...
Obituary: Billy C. Keller
Funeral services for Billy C. Keller, 77, of Cullman will be on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at two o’clock at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Duke, officiating, with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery.
Mr. Keller passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019; he was...
West Elementary’s Shaddix honored at ASDE meeting after being named Alabama School Counselor of the Year
Elizabeth Shaddix (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - West Elementary School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix received statewide recognition earlier this year when she was named 2019 Alabama School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association. On Thursday, she was recognized...
WSCC Nursing students prepare for SkillsUSA presentation
Wallace State Nursing students Taylor Brock, left, Paige Love, Megan Moore, and Nursing Instructor Heather Ashley are preparing for the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championship and Career Expo, where they will make a presentation about the annual Let’s Pretend Hospital.
HANCEVILLE - Though they...
Cullman man arrested for sexual abuse
Cody Daniel McNabb (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual abuse. Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Cody Daniel McNabb, 27.
According to the sheriff's office, an investigation led the CCSO to obtain a warrant...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 11
menacing; CR 1194
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer lines to Apel Machine & Supply Company, Inc. The project is a part of the City’s sewer expansion and is...
Colony unveils plan for high-tech summer youth enrichment program
Colony’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program begins on June 3 at the Tom Bevill Library at the Colony Educational Complex. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - The Town of Colony is undertaking an ambitious summer camp program for its kids. When the Town’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program...
Cullman’s Jason Sanders says he’ll challenge Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
Jason Sanders poses for a photo Tuesday night in Cullman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman resident Jason Sanders at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Republican Women spoke about his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Alabama...
Cullman’s Shaddix Company relocating to Vinemont, expanding
The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - The family-owned Shaddix Company is expanding and planning to relocate from Cullman to Vinemont. The business is working...
Colony polling location moving, gym closing
Colony Educational Complex (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council announced that the community’s polling place is changing. Starting with the next election cycle, voters should go to the auditorium at the Colony Educational Complex, 151 Byars Rd.,...
Obituary: David D’Wayne Bethke, Sr.
Memorial service for David D'Wayne Bethke, Sr., age 75, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb.18, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bethke passed away on Feb. 12, 2019, at UAB Palliative...
Obituary: Margaret Ramsey Powers
Margaret Ramsey Powers, 89, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Birmingham, AL.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Stephen James and Agnes Swygert Ramsey; brothers: Charles H, Stephen J, John J, James D and...
