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...
Obituary: Betty O. Blair
Betty O. Blair, 73, went home to be with our Lord on Feb. 12, 2019. Funeral services will be at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church on Friday, Feb. 15. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Service at 11 a.m.
She...
Obituary: Betty Anne Rhodes
Betty A. Rhodes, 93, of Crane Hill passed away Feb. 12, 2019. She was born April 12, 1925 to Jesse Alonzo and Leo Tribble Crook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Carl Dunagan and Howard Rhodes; sister, Helen Hayes; son, Franklin Dunagan;...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2019 Congressional Art Competition
The winning entry from District 4 in 2017, "Karmann Ghia" by Magnolia Bachman (www.house.gov)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt,R-Alabama today called for entries in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.
“I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of the United States Congressional Art Competition...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 13, 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. 12
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Marie St....
Scholarship available from Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District
The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen, high school senior, and live in the state of Alabama.
Applications may be picked...
Pet of the Week: Fonzie looking for a cool friend
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Fonzie is a yellow lab mix, a laid-back, low-medium energy pet whom Ruttkay describes as having “the pleasing demeanor of a country gentleman.” He is not noisy, and...
Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30 a.m. work session to discuss Rock the South and the road improvements needed to accommodate the anticipated traffic for the...
Obituary: Allen Duell Moore
Funeral services for Allen Duell Moore, age 89, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jimmie Moore officiating; interment in Baldwin Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Bennett
Memorial services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Bennett, 85, of Cullman are Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Bennett passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
She was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Byron Fredrick Johnson
Funeral services for Byron Fredrick Johnson, 60, of Vinemont, are Thursday, Feb.14, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Johnny Milligan officiating, with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Johnson passed...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 12, 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. 11
third-degree criminal mischief; person; Logan St. SW;...
2 charged with trafficking illegal drugs; stolen car recovered
Joseph Bradley Sivley, left, and Angela Beth Stillwell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
NEW CANAAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Sunday arrested Joseph Bradley Sivley, 35, and Angela Beth Reed Stillwell, 30, both of Arab, for allegedly trafficking illegal drugs.
Sivley was...
Ivey calls for increased correctional staffing, 3 new prisons; Shedd responds
Gov. Kay Ivey (Cullman Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued an op-ed entitled "An Alabama Solution to an Alabama Problem: Rebuilding the Alabama Corrections System." In it, she addressed the need for reform in the state's corrections system. In...
Cullman Council sends zoning request back to planning commission; police officers honored
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer for 10 years of service with the Cullman Police Department. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening,...
Jason Nunnelley named new director of Technology Village Cullman
Jason Nunnelley will take charge of Cullman’s Technology Village on Feb. 25. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council named Jason Nunnelly as the new director of Technology Village Cullman (TVC). A longtime Cullman resident, Nunnelley founded...
Obituary: Francis John Boyle
Funeral services for Francis John Boyle, age 64, of Decatur, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at First Baptist Church Decatur with Blake Kersey and Roger Jenkins officiating; interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Berlin.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson, 81, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 11, 2019 at Haleyville Healthcare surrounded by his family.
Mr. Thompson was born on July 4, 1937, in Verdulnville, West Virginia. Carl served in the United States Navy for 4 years during the Korean War,...
Obituary: Arrie Lee Vincent
Arrie Lee Vincent, 95, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Vincent was born on June 4, 1923. She believed in the Baptist faith, was a good wife, and a precious mother. Arrie was known as an...
Obituary: Miriam A. Kelley
Miriam A. Kelley passed away Feb. 11, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 2, 1927 to Daniel H. and Maudie Mae Collins Coggin.
She is preceded in death by her husband Talmadge Kelley.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at Moss...
Obituary: Annie Magolene Laney
Annie Magolene Laney, 96, of Vinemont, Alabama entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Laney was born on Dec. 7, 1922 in Morgan County, Alabama. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Visitation will be held...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 11, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 7
permitting dogs to run at large; County Road 700
burglary; County Road 497
criminal mischief;...
Bremen man charged in arson, burglaries, assault of law enforcement officers
Undated booking photo of Matthew Eli Aaron (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
PROSPECT/MT. JOY - A Bremen man has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from an event Friday night in the Prospect/Mt. Joy area in which he allegedly set fire to two homes, burglarized properties...
Cullman County’s Donaldson re-elected to State Pork Committee
Cullman County’s Tim Donaldson was re-elected to a one-year term as chairman of the Alabama Farmers Federation State Pork Committee during the 2019 Commodity Organization Meeting in Montgomery Feb. 5. From left are Federation Pork Division Director Guy Hall and Donaldson. (Alfa Farmers)
MONTGOMERY -...
UCA NATIONALS: Bearcats make history with 4th place finish at 2019 National High School Cheerleading Championship
The Cullman Bearcats finished fourth at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando this weekend. (Photo contributed by Cullman High School)
ORLANDO – It was a busy weekend for the Cullman Bearcat Cheer Team. The team traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida...
Authors Waters, Dyar, Maranise sign books at St. Bernard
Authors (left to right) Michael Waters, Br. Benedict Dyar and Anthony Maranise pose for a photo at the Ave Maria Grotto on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the Ave Maria Grotto gift shop and bookstore welcomed...
Obituary: Sarah Frances Grace Swindle
Sarah Frances Grace Swindle, 71, of Russellville, entered into rest on Feb. 7, 2019 at her home.
Sarah was born on March 9, 1947, in Double Springs, Alabama. She enjoyed flowers, gardening in her spare time, and loved her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday,...
Obituary: Reba S. McHenry
Funeral services for Mrs. Reba S. McHenry, 88, of Hanceville, is 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Bethlehem East Baptist Church with Reverend Russ Fox officiating.
Her family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining...
16th annual Empty Bowls Chili Dinner coming Feb. 18
For a ticket price of $10, guests will receive hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl, like one of these, to take home. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Monday, Feb. 18, Cullman First United...
Cullman’s Kathy Wilson reports from 2019 Alabama State Human Trafficking Summit
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson with Alabama State Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Pat McKay. (Photo courtesy Kathy Wilson)
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson represented the Cullman area, sitting on a panel and discussing developing...
Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame to induct Harper Lee and Milly Francis
Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Licensed by Getty Images. Used with permission)
MARION, Ala. - Harper Lee and Milly Francis will be inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame on March 7, 2019. The induction ceremony will take place at 10:30...
A Night to Shine for the area’s special needs community
A guest gets into the spirit at Friday’s Night to Shine Prom at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
FALKVILLE - On Friday evening, Fairview Church of God/The Grace Place in Falkville hosted its third annual Night to Shine...
Judge Kim Chaney on relationship between drugs and human trafficking
Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In many cases of human trafficking and illegal sex trade across the country, alcohol and drugs have become the currency, both to recruit victims and to pay for services, leading to...
West Point, Good Hope advance to state scholars’ bowl tournament
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the Cullman area’s district high school scholars’ bowl tournament on Friday, with seats at the state championship tournament up for grabs. Continuing its quality performance levels from the regular season, West Point High School took first...
Obituary: Helen Marie Hines
Helen Marie Hines, of Cullman, passed away Feb. 7, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born Feb. 14, 1928 to Elbert and Bessie Speegle Sillavan.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband James Luther Hines.
Graveside services are Wednesday, Feb. 13,...
Obituary: Jewell Audrey Phillips
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Audrey Phillips, 95, of Cullman are Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with interment in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Crane Hill.
Visitation on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Phillips passed...
Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Theron Gibbs
Funeral Service for Jackie "Jack" Theron Gibbs, age 82, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Wolfe, Jr. officiating; interment in Logan Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Griffith, Lowry & Meherg, LLC welcomes attorney Jeremy Cline
Jeremy Cline (contributed)
CULLMAN - Griffith, Lowry & Meherg, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of local attorney and former assistant district attorney Jeremy Cline to the firm. Jeremy brings with him an extensive knowledge in the practice areas of personal injury and criminal...
Annual reception celebrates Cullman industries
Ted Clem, director of business development for the Alabama Department of Commerce, speaks at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Industry Appreciation Reception this week at Terri Pines Country Club. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
CCCDC presents grant checks to area organizations
Cherrelle Fancher, third from left, accepts a grant for $6,000 for youth and adult literacy programming through Life Long Learning from the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) Friday. From left are CCCDC members Cherrie Haney, Josh Speakman, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams. Rep....
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 8, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 8, 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
Feb. 7
first-degree theft by deception; person; cash; $7,500
Arrests
Feb. 7
Ward, Wesley...
St. Bernard Middle School celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Winning the subject bees during Catholic Schools Week at St. Bernard Middle School were (left to right) Cesar Hernandez – Seventh-Grade Math, Nic Ruse – Eighth-Grade Math, Amelia Tafazoli – Social Studies, Scarlette DeCicco – English, Emmanuel Santiago – Religion and Maria Luyk –...
17 Cullman-area students earn degrees from UNA in fall 2018
FLORENCE - Seventeen Cullman-area students earned degrees from The University of North Alabama after the fall 2018 semester.
Those students are:
Jackson Everett, of Addison, BSED, magna cum laude
Michael Cody Meigs, of Addison, BFA, cum laude
Zachary Eli Seymore, of Arley, B.S.
Rebekah Lee Wolfe, BSN, of Arley,...
Cullman Regional names Nesha Donaldson COO
Nesha Donaldson, FACHE (Cullman Regional)
CULLMAN - Nesha Donaldson, FACHE, on Thursday was officially appointed chief operations officer (COO) of Cullman Regional; Donaldson has filled the role in conjunction with her chief financial officer (CFO) position at the hospital for more than a year.
“Nesha’s experience...
15 Cullman-area students graduate from The University of Alabama in fall 2018
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 2,065 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 15, 2018. Among them were 15 Cullman-area students:
John Adams, of Cullman, B.S. Commerce Business Administration
Jamie Beasley, of Logan, B.S. Commerce Business Administration
Chesley Bowman, of Cullman, Master of Arts
Charlsie Burden,...
Obituary: George Alfred Baker
Celebration of Life Service for George Alfred Baker, age 77, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Church at the Atrium.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Baker passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6,...
Obituary: Clara Nell Cole
Clara Nell Cole of Crane Hill Alabama passed away Feb. 5, 2019 at the age of 82. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Nov. 23, 1936 to William Howard and Leslie Othella Cockrell Morrow.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Steve...
Community Calendar- Feb. 8-9
Here are a few things going on around town the next few days. For more, visit www.CullmanTribune.com.
Cullman High School Jazz Band's 23rd Annual Big Band Dance- Friday, Feb. 8
The Cullman High School Jazz Band's 23rd Annual Big Band Dance is coming up Friday, Feb....
Emily Dia named Wallace State’s 2019 Homecoming Queen
Wallace State's Emily Dia was crowned as this year's Homecoming Queen during Monday night's festivities. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Emily Dia, a Hayden native, was named Wallace State Community College’s 2019 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities this week. She was...
Cullman-area schools ranked highly in newest Niche lists
Cullman Middle School ranked 15th out of 400 public middle school's in Niche's 2019 Best Schools in Alabama report. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Niche.com, an online rating group described by Forbes Magazine as a kind of “Yelp” for education, has included...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 4
theft of property; County Road 219
menacing, domestic violence; County Road 1490
theft of property;...
Holly Pond moves forward with plans for sewer plant upgrade
The Holly Pond Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Guy Hunt Library. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND – The Holly Pond Town Council at January’s meeting granted Mayor Bill Oliver permission to pursue...
Baileyton ready to play ball
Councilmen Gene Sumner and Wendell Peterson at this week’s meeting of the Baileyton Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton’s youth baseball and T-ball signups will continue through Feb. 12 at Baileyton Town Hall the town council said at its regular...
Cullman’s Dr. Scott Warner serves on disaster medical team at State of the Union
Dr. Scott Warner is pictured in this Cullman Tribune file photo after receiving the Dr. Herman C. Ensor Award for Excellence in Medical Care at the Cullman Regional Foundation Gala in April 2018.
CULLMAN - Cullman's Dr. Scott Warner is home after providing medical support...
Ahead of session, Stadthagen hosts town hall in West Point
Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, left, met with constituents Tuesday night in West Point. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - Members of the community had an opportunity to discuss important issues, ask questions and voice concerns with Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle Tuesday night...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes Tribune as media partner
Wednesday’s Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force meeting included representatives from the District Court, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, CASA, Brooks’ Place and others. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - For more than three years,...
Flourish of Cullman holding 3rd annual ‘Night of Love’ Saturday
Neil Putman is a client of Flourish of Cullman, Inc. The Tribune interviewed Putman in 2018, when he spoke about working at the Cullman County Revenue Office, a job he was placed in by the nonprofit. Putman has many responsibilities, including maintaining all the...
Obituary: Tressie Elizabeth Ray Monk
Tressie Elizabeth Ray Monk, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Tressie was a hard working woman who enjoyed working in her yard and making her flower gardens look beautiful.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Herman Monk; parents: Ernest and Lutie...
Obituary: Stanley Eugene Bell
Stanley Eugene Bell of Hanceville, born March 1, 1955, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. No services are planned.
Obituary: Harold Watson Jones
Funeral services for Harold Watson Jones, 71, of Cullman are 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.10, 2019 at Springhill Baptist Church, Rev. Tim Aris officiating, interment with military honors in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Gleniel DeWitt Gandy
Graveside services for Gleniel DeWitt Gandy will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Cullman City Cemetery with Andrew Smith officiating.
Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Gandy, born May 15, 1927 in Cullman County, died Tuesday at his residence in Gardendale. The son of...
Wallace State’s ‘2+2’ program receives donation from Poultry and Egg Harold E Ford Foundation
Wallace State’s LaDonna Allen, from the Office of Advancement, presents Wallace State biology/’2+2’ instructor Melanie Glasscock with the check from the Poultry and Egg Harold E Ford Foundation. Pictured with Allen and Glasscock are, middle row, from left, Wallace State program students Jacob White,...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 6, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 6, 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
Feb. 4
domestic violence, criminal mischief; person; Hickory Ave. SW; damaged...
26 Cullman-area students named to fall 2018 UNA Dean’s List
FLORENCE - The following Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of North Alabama for the fall 2018 semester.
Addison
John Jackson Everett
Arley
Maggie K Cleghorn
Jacob Evan Farley
Baileyton
Brianna Shae Walker
Crane Hill
Brooke Nichole Edwards
Sarah B. Mauldin
Cullman
Sydni F. Benefield
Chandler Grace Binkowski
Mary-Ashley Eddleman
Anna Alyce Gongre
Kaitlyn Clarissa...
Obituary: Maylene Rowell
Maylene Rowell, 80, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 4, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care.
Maylene was born on March 10, 1938, in Delmar, Alabama. She graduated from Brilliant High School in 1961. Maylene started employed at Marshall Durban Hatchery in 1976 and retired...
Obituary: James Howard Owens
Mr. James Howard Owens, 80, of Joppa passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Mary Ruth Medlock Greer
Mary Ruth Medlock Greer of Hanceville passed away Feb. 5, 2019 at the age of 88.
She was born in Cullman Dec. 3, 1930 to Jim and Edith Basinger Medlock.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eddie Paul Greer.
Funeral services are Friday, Feb. 8,...
(UPDATED WITH FULL REPORT) AG Marshall: Hoover police officer will not be charged in shooting of E.J. Bradford Jr. at Galleria
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday informed the Hoover Police Department and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation that he has concluded that the Hoover police officer who shot and killed Emantic...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 5, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 5, 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
Feb. 4
third-degree theft of lost property; person; Hwy. 157; cash
fourth-degree...
Cullman deputy honored for saving life of local man
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy William (Billy) Garrison, right, was honored Tuesday for saving the life of Cullman resident Paul Levering, left, on Sept. 30, 2018. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy William (Billy) Garrison on Tuesday...
