Walk MS: Cullman 2016 Fills Heritage Park
CULLMAN - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk MS: Cullman 2016 event was held at Heritage Park on Saturday morning. The annual walk celebrates those fighting MS and raises money to find a cure for the debilitating neurological disease that affects approximately 400,000 people...
VFW honors daughter, granddaughter of Vietnam vet killed in action
Bridget Hall of Cullman lost her Dad in Vietnam when she was 3 months old. Her dad Ronald Hall was 26 years old and on his third combat tour there when he was killed in action in June of 1971.
The Cullman VFW heard about...
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Carrying an uncrewed Orion, SLS lifted off...
Obituary: Carolyn Godsey Pipkins
Carolyn Godsey Pipkins, 75, of Brilliant, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center.
She was born on September 18, 1946 in Jasper, Alabama. Carolyn loved her family and was very devoted to them; she always gave her kids and grandkids 100%. She...
Down to One Lane in Each Direction at Exit 310 on I-65 Sunday Night to Monday Morning
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Exit 310 (Alabama 157) in Cullman County from about 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, to 6 a.m. Monday, April 18, weather-permitting.
The inside...
Updated: Standoff in New Canaan over; suspect in custody
Image courtesy of The Arab Tribune
Updated Oct. 6, 7:37 p.m.
NEW CANAAN - A standoff between a man and officers from the Arab Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office in the New Canaan community in extreme northeast Cullman County, just outside of Arab, is...
Hanceville annexes Hopewell Church, cemetery; fire department issues addressed
Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - It was a busy evening during a protracted meeting of the Hanceville City Council Thursday with topics on the...
Local students named to Dean’s, President’s Lists for UA Spring 2018 Term
TUSCALOOSA - A total of 11,347 students enrolled during the 2018 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
The...
Obituary: Hoyt Maurice Drake
Funeral Service for Hoyt Maurice Drake, age 94, of Huntsville, will be at noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
UPDATE: Gas leak near Main Ave. contained; one lane reopened
UPDATE: The gas leak is contained, but crews are still working to fix the roadway. One lane is functional, but officials are asking those who are able to, to please detour around the scene.
CULLMAN – Main Avenue is CLOSED to all traffic from Graham...
Obituary: Robert Lee Ragsdale
Funeral service for Robert Lee Ragsdale, 69, of Logan, will be at 12 noon, Sat., March 4, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Bro. Jason Williams will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill
Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill, 89, of Haleyville entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence.
Miss Hill was born October 6, 1931 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Jean was a huge Alabama Football fan and collected anything related to Coca Cola. She still lived...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Lendman
Funeral services for Jacquelyn Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Hardin
Kenneth Ray Hardin, 47, of the Brooklyn Community, passed away at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 3, 1970 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Marlin Jane (Moore) Hardin.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother, Michael Hardin...
8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament set for Oct. 8
Photo: Fairview's is one of 26 volunteer fire departments in Cullman County.
CULLMAN - The 8th Annual Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 at Cross Creek Golf...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 13
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Remembering the 13 Children Who Died from Child Abuse and Neglect Last Year in Alabama
The thirteen children whose names we know will be honored...
Obituary: Bob G. Barnett
Bob G. Barnett, 78, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022. He was born June 27, 1944, to John & Myrtle Powell Barnett.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barnett family.
Mr. Barnett is preceded in death by his parents; his wives: Mae...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Rutherford Dockery
Joyce Ann Rutherford Dockery, 79, of Houston, Alabama, formerly of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2023.
Born March 12, 1944, in Maryville to the late Horace Leonard and Edith Norton Rutherford. She is also preceded in death by her older...
Colony talks summer programs, storm shelter, finances
The Colony Town Council met on Tuesday night. / W.C. Mann
COLONY - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for a repeat of last year’s summer programs and moved forward on matters of community improvement.
At the request of...
Arrest report: July 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Bradford, Kenneth L., 25
FTA- speeding
FTA- insurance violation
Garrett, Wesley N., 36
unlawful possession or receipt...
Art in the Park this Saturday, April 14
The Art Park is located at Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest. The Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Cullman Parks and Recreation
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation will host its annual...
More on Remembering Harper Lee
Ms. Alice and Ms. Nelle were all about empowering women even back before that became the popular thing to do. Ms. Nelle was a great woman who loved to sit and talk to my sister about life and love and the things girls talk...
Obituary: Glenice M. Smith
Mrs. Glenice M. Smith of Cullman Alabama passed away on January 25, 2016 at Woodland Village Health Care Center at the age of 86. She was born in Georgia on October 2, 1929 to Jackson A. and Bessie Smith. She worked as a seamstress....
Human Trafficking- Public Awareness and Investigation Training on Jan. 26
CULLMAN – This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month nationwide. It has a been a month full of advocacy activities locally, with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson declaring Monday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Cullman County Commission declaring January 2016...
Obituary: Vernon Lee Whittier Jr.
Vernon Lee “V.L.” Whittier, Jr., year, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, in Cullman, AL. He was born September 17, 1929, in Leesburg, FL, the son of Vernon Lee Whittier, Sr. and Cornelia Pearl (Conner) Whittier.
V.L. graduated from Vero Beach High School, Class of 1947....
Wallace State celebrates 50th anniversary commencement
Photo: General Studies graduate Karley Edwards, left and Diesel Technologies graduate Jamie Walker celebrate at the end of the commencement exercises Friday at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and President Vicki Hawsey Karolewics celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary...
Obituary: Argie Lee Mosley
Funeral service for Argie Lee Mosley, age 88, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Tommy Graves and Bro. Tim Aris officiating. Family will welcome friends from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Interment...
Mayor Proclaims Parental Alienation Prevention Week and “Bubbles for Love” Day in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Friday, April 15, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of April 24-30, 2016 Parental Alienation Prevention Week and April 25, 2016 as “Bubbles of Love” Day in the City of Cullman.
Parental alienation is the term used to describe...
Commission Proclaims January 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
The average age of a (human trafficking victim) is 13-years-old; so you have young people who make connections online who are lured away with promises. Those promises soon turn to exploitation.”
Judge Kim Chaney, Human Trafficking Task Force member
CULLMAN – On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the...
Bulldogs bulldoze Mustangs 60-16
ADDISON - The first regional game for the Addison Bulldogs proved to be plenty for them to handle as they advanced to 3-0 this season with another win this week against the Southeastern Mustangs.
Addison hosted the Mustangs, won the coin toss and elected to...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Tourney in the Books
HANCEVILLE - Another year of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament is now in the record books.
Traditions continued with teams that normally take home regional titles, doing so. Lauderdale County's Lady Tigers did just that, winning their fifth straight 3A...
Obituary: Gertrude Crane Brumblow
Funeral services for Gertrude Crane Brumblow, 80, of Holly Pond will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Church in Walter; Wendell Peterson officiating; with interment in South Cemetery in Blountsville. She will lie in state one hour...
Good weather, turnout for Good Hope Christmas Parade
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope held its sixth annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park celebration on Saturday, with the parade starting at Good Hope High School and proceeding to the park by city hall. Local bands, including Hanceville High...
Obituary: Bradney Craig White
Bradney Craig White, 56, of Fayette, passed away April 21, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 14, 1967, in Jasper, Alabama. He was a good son and brother who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved sharing his life with his family and loved...
Obituary: Patricia Richard
Memorial services for Patricia Richard, 81, of Crane Hill are being planned by the family and will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Richard passed from this life May 29. 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born September 6, 1940 to...
Obituary: Glenn “Clyde” Eugene Bonner Jr.
Glenn “Clyde” Eugene Bonner Jr., age 62, of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2023, at his residence.
Clyde was born on June 4, 1960 in Winston County, Alabama. He loved everyone he met and also loved his church (New Hope at Mt...
Obituary: Atholeene Lee Goodwin
Atholeene Lee Goodwin age 98 of Cullman, died Thursday, January 25, 2018.
She was a graduate of Auburn University. Mrs. Goodwin taught school for 37 years. She was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter and was a relentless genealogist, who was...
Arrest report: Feb. 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Cody Weston, 26
probation violation- second-degree theft of lost property
Fairbanks, Jeffery Dwight, 52
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Jones, Kevin Doyle, 32
possession of drug...
Obituary: William Woljevach
William Woljevach, age 76 of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born, April 24, 1941 in Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his, children, William (Michelle) Woljevach, Michael (Kathy)Woljevach, Michelle Woljevach, Eric...
Obituary: Ynetta Hudson
Funeral Service for Ynetta Hudson, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hudson passed...
Obituary: Ricky Stroud
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Ricky Stroud, 65, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Stroud passed away Oct. 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born Sep. 7, 1958 to Clifford and Dorothy Vanover Stroud.
Friends may sign the...
Obituary: Michael Paul Hammock
Funeral services for Michael Paul Hammock, of Hayden, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bangor Cemetery. Reverend Harlan Haynes will be officiating the service. Visitation for the public will be from...
Human trafficking victim shares story with Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE - It could happen to you. That was one of the points Lynn Caffery made to students, faculty and staff at Wallace State Community College recently in a talk about human trafficking. The subject is one Caffery knows about from first-hand experience as...
ADPH: Follow safe sleep guidelines to prevent infant deaths
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement, “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment.”
The ABCs of safe sleep still apply:
Alone: nothing but...
Colony fills vacant council seat; good news on summer food program
New Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, with Mayor Donnis Leeth / W.C. Mann
COLONY - The biggest order of business on the table at Colony’s town council meeting Tuesday was the selection of a new member to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Councilwoman...
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson
Dorothy “Dot” Louise Nelson, age 80, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born April 26, 1943 to Everett and Yvetta Strobel in Advance, Missouri. She loved playing Bingo, card games, and most of all being surrounded by...
The Link hosting $5K draw down at Goat Island Sept. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - With help from Goat Island Brewing’s Brad Glenn, The Link of Cullman County will host a draw down fundraiser Friday, Sept. 16, from 6-9 p.m. at Goat Island. Tickets are $20 for a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000.
Tickets...
The Link of Cullman celebrates five years of service, new facility
The Link of Cullman County Founder and Executive Director, Dawn Owens
CULLMAN - Seven years ago, Dawn Owens felt a calling to serve the needy in the Cullman community. She met with various people and groups around the area, and the eventual result was The...
Mayor Nail: “Hanceville is ready for the next step”
Photo: Mayor Kenneth Nail chats with patrons at the C Street Café this summer.
HANCEVILLE - As the city of Cullman continues to grow, some of the surrounding municipalities within Cullman County are also seeing growth. One of the cities that is experiencing the most...
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: Clifta Fay Hunt
Funeral services for Clifta Fay Hunt, 78, of Cullman, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home beginning at...
Memorial Service: Cynthia Lea Witcher
Memorial service for Cynthia Lea Witcher, 56, of Cullman are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Witcher passed away Friday, November 27th, 2015 at her residence.
Obituary: Flossie Courington
Flossie Courington, 73, of Jasper, entered into rest on April 13, 2016 in Jasper, Alabama.
Miss. Courington was born on May 13, 1942 in Lynn, Alabama. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church for many years, and attended Zion Rest Primitive Baptist Church. Flossie...
Obituary: Helen Gaye Mitchell
Funeral services for Helen Gaye Mitchell, 74, of Hanceville's Riverbend community, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at noon prior to service. Burial...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at K and S Barn in Fairview. The address is 8575 Al Hwy 69, Cullman, Al.
Mr. Redding passed away on...
Shelby: Cullman Regional Airport to receive $450K grant for taxiway reconstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Thursday reported that 25 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants.
Cullman Regional Airport will receive $450,000 for taxiway reconstruction.
The funding was awarded by the U.S....
Spotlight: Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids
Nancy Horton leads a group in prayer over food before they deliver it to the school. (Photo courtesy of Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids)
HANCEVILLE - In the countywide Knapsacks for Kids ministry, Hanceville’s local program is often touted as the perfect example of what such...
Obituary: James Melvin Murcks
Funeral service for James Melvin Murcks, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. David Estes officiating; interment in Bethlehem United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 until 11a.m. prior...
Monthly Cullman County Republican Breakfast features Ala. Attorney General Luther Strange
CULLMAN – Well over 50 members of the Cullman County Republican Party gathered Saturday morning for the group's monthly breakfast meeting at the Cullman Elks Club. Attended by many local movers and shakers, the meeting featured speaker Luther Strange, Attorney General of Alabama.
The meeting...
Community Events: Saturday, April 16
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Good Hope High School and Cullman County Child Development Center Band Concert
On Saturday, April 16, the bands from GHHS and the CDC will join...
Obituary: Barbara Nell Duke Fallin
Barbara Nell Duke Fallin, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Ms. Fallin was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on March 10, 1947, to Auther and Nellie Duke.
Ms. Barbara was a member of Calvary Missionary...
(Updated) Woods fire reported on County Road 700 / Bolte Road
Update 9:03 p.m. Dispatch reports that the fire was contained, but has rekindled. Firefighters are back on scene. The area is 10 County Road 700/ Bolte Road.
CULLMAN - Another fire has been reported in Cullman County. This one is on County Road 700 off...
Hanceville downs Cold Springs in season opener
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night for the 2016 season opener. After just three plays, there was a 45-minute lightning delay, with the game resuming at 8 p.m. The field was soggy, but the stands were packed.
The Eagles...
Obituary: Annette T. Brooks
Funeral services for Annette T. Brooks, age 85 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Fields officiating. Mrs. Brooks will lie in state at Hanceville Funeral Home on Wednesday,...
Alabama State Parks’ Mitchum named Enforcement Officer of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - District Park Ranger Pete Mitchum, with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division, was told to wear his Class A uniform to work recently, and he didn’t know why. He complied and found out that Alabama Conservation...
Obituary: James Francis Lorusso
James Francis Lorusso, 91, of Cullman passed from this life on April 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1930 to James and Flora Testa Lorusso.
The funeral mass will be Monday, April 18, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus...
Athens pair arrested for vehicle break-in on I-65
Robert Lee Holt, 46, of Athens and Vivian Mullins Posey ,43, of Athens
CULLMAN - Two people have been arrested and charged with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office(CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Robert Lee Holt, 46, of Athens...
Obituary: Freida Stidham
Funeral service for Freida Stidham, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Joe Garrett and Michael King officiating; burial at Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11...
Property line dispute source of Brushy Pond shooting
BRUSHY POND – At approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday night in Brushy Pond, officers responded to reports of a shooting.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, the incident began over a dispute regarding property lines.
“We’re still in the early stages of investigation,” Gentry said, “but...
Obituary: Opal Inez Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Inez Smith, 97, of Cullman are Friday, March 1, 2109 at 11 a.m. at Corinth West First Congregational Methodist Church, Rev. Randy Milligan officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation on Thursday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at...
Obituary: Sally Sue Helring
A graveside service for Sally Sue Helring, 67, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Spring Hill Baptist Cemetery. Father John Trough of St. Benedict Traditional Roman Catholic Church will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Jim Stanton
Memorial Services for Jim Stanton will be Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Gadsden, AL. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the church.
Jim went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 4....
Obituary: Lindia Mae McKenzie Jenkins
Funeral service for Lindia Mae McKenzie Jenkins, 77, of Battleground will be at 12 noon, Monday, June 26, 2023 at The Bread of Life Church in Holly Pond on Hwy. 278 East.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. prior...
County commission moves forward on AGCOR deal; abatements for Topre, American Classic
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett addresses the Cullman County Commission. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week addressed the Cullman County Commission regarding the re-location of AGCOR Steel from Vinemont to Good Hope. The Good Hope City Council on Monday...
Obituary: Sandra Garrison Burnham
Sandra Garrison Burnham, 78, of Dellrose, Tennessee passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Ms. Burnham is preceded in death by her parents, John Ray Garrison and Annie Bell Isom Garrison, husband of 20 + years, Bobby H. Burnham.
She is survived by her son, Philip...
Obituary: Marveline Burnett
Marveline Burnett, 89 of Addison, passed away July 29, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1933, in Lawrence County, AL to Charlie McCafferty and Grace McClellan McCafferty.
Marveline was known as “Granny” to her children, grandchildren, and some special friends. She...
Obituary: Billy Hershel Wood
Funeral Service for Billy Hershel Wood, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ben Wilson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest; Drugs Seized
CULLMAN – Investigators with the Cullman City Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), arrested Jammie Dewayne Thompson, 42, of Baileyton, for trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana, first degree and...
Obituary: Tracy Painter
Tracy Painter, age 48, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Tracy was born on Oct. 30, 1974.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where a memorial service...
Wallace State hosts “Back to Class Bash” for its students
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class Bash” last week in front of the Student Center.
Wallace State...
Obituary: Josiane Marie Marsh
Josiane Marie Marsh, 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Josiane was born December 25, 1932 in Rabat, Morocco.
Josiane is survived by her husband: John Marsh; her daughters: Myriam (Joel) Fontaine, Anita (Mark) Walker and Nadine (Roger) Kornegay; her grandchildren:...
National School Breakfast Week this week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it “breaks the fast” from our overnight sleep. A good breakfast is an especially important part of fueling a child’s success in school.
Did you know that...
Obituary: Erskine Lewis McKinney
Erskine Lewis McKinney, age 88 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
Erskine was born on Aug. 19, 1934, in Franklin County, Alabama.
No services at this time.
Erskine is survived by his wife: Sharon McKinney; daughter: Krista McKinney; granddaughters: Ashley...
CP&R Therapeutic Rec Program holds barn party on Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Program hosted a Barn Party at HOPE Horses, Inc. on Saturday, April 30. With the perfect mid-spring afternoon weather, fun games, face painting, hot dogs and horses, the party was an event that couldn’t...
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote for the General Election
Montgomery, AL— Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind Alabamians that today is the last day to register to vote for the General Election. Alabamians can register to vote online at alabamavotes.gov or through the mobile app “Vote for Alabama.” All online registrations must...
Fairview puts funds toward summer enrichment program
FAIRVIEW - The first item on the Fairview Town Council's agenda this week, after normal housekeeping, was to welcome guest Marty Hardman from Fairview Elementary, who came to request donations for the school's summer enrichment program. The program is used to help give at-risk...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and Alice Garman Pope.
Mr. Pope served his nation honorably in the United States Army. Olen enjoyed fishing. He loved animals and...
Obituary: Franklin Elidge Glover
Franklin Elidge Glover, 76, of Vinemont, went home to Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2023 at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1947.
Our Daddy, our Pawpaw, our brother and our friend. He truly loved his family. He loved fishing with his brothers and...
Obituary: Joseph “Big Joe” Johnson
Funeral services for Joseph "Big Joe" Johnson, age 80 of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2015 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Fairview West Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson passed away Monday at the Folsom Center. He was born in Alabama,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 22
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Dripping Springs...
Obituary: Truman Elbert Morgan
Truman Elbert Morgan, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Truman was born November 23, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama to John Henry and Ruth May Albright Morgan. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepson: Rickey Witcher.
A Memorial...
Obituary: Martha Dodd Shirey
Martha Dodd Shirey, 84, of Muscle Shoals, formerly of Haleyville, was surrounded by her loved ones when she entered into rest on January 10, 2018 at Helen Keller Hospital.
Martha was born on September 5, 1933, in Double Springs, Alabama. She graduated from Winston County...
Cullman commission declares state of emergency for storm cleanup
The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday declared a state of emergency due to damages to property from severe storms, a...
Obituary: Kenneth Allen Underwood
Funeral service for Kenneth Allen Underwood, 80, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Delbert Freeman will officiate. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home...
Obituary: Mrs. Opal Skelton
Funeral Services for Opal Skelton, age 93 formerly of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at New Hope # 2. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. She will lie-in-state at the church for one hour prior to...
Birmingham man killed in early morning interstate crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Birmingham man was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County on Wednesday.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Christopher Walker, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene, which was in the southbound lanes of...
Obituary: Ernestine Whitman
Ernestine Whitman entered into rest February 14, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time by Nichols Funeral Home.
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division Hosts Inaugural Signing Day
Photo: Signing letters of intent to join the Salon and Spa Management program are: Shayla Denney, front row, center and Leslie Pecina, both of Fairview High. Also sitting is Salon and Spa Management instructor Tracy Smith. Pictured on the back row are, from left,...
Obituary: Maria de los Angeles Padron
A memorial service for Maria de los Angeles Padron of Blountsville, Alabama was 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 14 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Padron was born in Rio Bravo Tamaulipas, Mexico on November 23, 1964. She died at the age of 57 at Cullman...
Obituary: Glenda Thomas
Glenda Etheleen Casey Thomas, 92, died in her home surrounded by family on Sept. 4, 2022. Casey is survived by her brothers: Wade (Catherine) Casey and Horace Casey; three children: Terry Thomas (Mary), Jeff Thomas (Lynda) and Phyllis Thomas; four grandchildren: Lauren Thomas, Matt...
