City Schools honor teachers, alumni, former principal
John Tillman (second from left), a former principal of Cullman High School, is presented with an honorary diploma during the 10th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards luncheon at Cullman High School. He is flanked by, left to right, Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr....
Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming to town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help make up for the canceled 2021 Empty Bowls of Cullman County fundraiser, and announcing a new upcoming fundraiser featuring popular...
Town of Baileyton presents checks to VFD, Parkside Outreach
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department and Parkside Outreach received some help Saturday afternoon from the Town of Baileyton, with each receiving appropriations presented by Mayor Windell Calloway and the Baileyton Town Council at Baileyton Park. Each organization received checks to assist...
Hanceville company Louisiana Pacific to open employee only clinic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second largest employer in Hanceville, materials manufacturer Louisiana Pacific, opened a new employee-only health care clinic on Oct. 26. This facility allows employees exclusive access to healthcare for themselves and their families.
The clinic was made possible through a partnership with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia on the road 51-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled north to Milton Frank Stadium for a matchup with Columbia Thursday night and they handled the Eagles 51-0 to get the season started 1-0.
The season got off to a great start when Fairview took the opening drive...
Obituary: Lois Mae Hegerle
Funeral Mass for Lois Mae Hegerle, age 90 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Cullman man arrested in Fultondale child predator case
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Jayson Ray Sparks, Sr., 55, of Cullman was one of 11 men arrested over the weekend in a sting operation led by the Fultondale Police Department and anti-human trafficking nonprofit Covenant Rescue Group. Sparks was charged with:
Traveling to meet a child for an unlawful...
Obituary: Cesar E. Garcia
Cesar E. Garcia, 20, of Tomball, Texas passed away May 24, 2019.
He was born July 17, 1998 in New Orleans to Steve Garcia and Cassandra Farmer Phillips.
Cesar was a 2016 graduate of Tomball Memorial High School.
He loved creating music with his brother and friends....
Veteran Memorial: Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton
Staff Sgt. Jerold Jerome Shelton
Jerold Jerome Shelton was born Oct. 27, 1947, in Cullman County. He was the son of Ms. Luesyble Shelton. By the time he finished high school, he had moved with his family to Samford, Connecticut.
After high school, Shelton was drafted...
Cullman man arrested in south side shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of Cullman, was arrested and charged with assault 3rd degree. Following the incident, Oliver is alleged to have fled the scene,...
Obituary: Buford Ray Whisenant
Funeral services for Buford Ray Whisenant, 68, will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Ronald Earwood officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Buford passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at...
Obituary: Robert Brown
Robert Brown, 77, of Haleyville, entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
Complete obituary and service information will be announced on Thursday afternoon by Nichols Funeral Home.
Obituary: Lillian Parr
Lillian Parr entered into rest April 2, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Complete obituary will be posted at a later time.
Wallace State Lady Lions’ postseason surge ends in ACCC/Region 22 title game
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s women’s basketball postseason surge ended in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 title game on Friday, falling to top-seeded Shelton State 88-41 at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Shelton State, the 5th-ranked team in the nation, won its 18th straight game behind...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints Tuesday night and both Warrior squads returned home with wins. The Lady Warriors edged St. Bernard 4-3 thanks in large...
Arrest reports: Sept. 18, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 18, 2018. 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
Johns, Taylor N., 20
reckless endangerment
possession of drug paraphernalia
Rodgers, Joshua A., 33
third-degree criminal...
Focus on fire department finances at Fairview council meeting
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Williams, center, speaks to the Fairview Town Council Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its monthly meeting this week, and the bulk of the night was spent with Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief...
K-9 deputy aids in arrest of man in Bug Tussle
BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude and prohibition of window tint.
CNET agents and Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2021. 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
March 18
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; CR 1462
unlawful...
Wallace State names student and teacher of the year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was named Student of the Year and Jackie Donaldson was named Teacher of the Year recently at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education luncheon held on...
Cullman Regional Mobile Medical Center to administer vaccines at Cullman County Courthouse through July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will begin taking its Mobile Medical Center to the Cullman County Courthouse to administer free COVID-19 vaccines to the public. Every Thursday, beginning June 24 through the end of July, the Mobile Medical Center will be set up in...
Oktoberfest announces the 2021 Burgermeister: Casey Harbin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With Cullman’s German heritage and history, Oktoberfest is an annual event that brings members together from all across the community with...
Obituary: Harold Travis Lambert
Funeral services for Harold Travis Lambert, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, March...
Obituary: Cherry Gail Johnson
Funeral services for Cherry Gail Johnson, 81, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson passed away Saturday, Sept....
Hartselle based Cedar Grove Farms hosting French Alpine Christmas shopping event
HARTELLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like French Alpine Christmas at Cedar Grove Farms, located in Hartselle. The shop and barn are decked out in traditional red and green, and adorned with lots of gingerbread. Cedar Grove Farms will be hosting...
‘Baileyton Bargain Days’ begin this Saturday
Update 2-3-21 8:44 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton has a new shopping opportunity beginning this Saturday. Councilman Dewayne Sumner announced Monday night Baileyton Bargain Days, which will take place the first and third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at...
‘Knapsacks for Kids’ programs gearing up for new school year
CULLMAN - In the aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornadoes that struck Cullman, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was called on to help some school kids whose families had not been able to catch up financially. After getting through that tragedy, they discovered...
Cullman attorney Randy Hames charged with additional counts of human trafficking
Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Saturday, March 10, 2018, has been charged with additional counts of human trafficking. / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Updated 3-10-18 at 10:05 p.m.
CULLMAN - Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 75, was arrested again today, Saturday,...
Mission Grove Baptist opens food shelf in Berlin
Left to right: Pastor Josh Hogland, Curt Fortner, Zane Robertson, Cindy Alverson, Joe Alverson, Eliza Fortner in front. (Courtesy of Becki Fortner)
BERLIN – Mission Grove Baptist Church was excited to open up its new food shelf earlier this week and according to Pastor Josh Hogland,...
Obituary: Doris Elaine Perdue
Funeral service for Doris Elaine Perdue, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Living Faith Baptist Church with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Bro. Larry Brown, Bro. Gary Couch and Bro. Jason Handley will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
‘Play with a chip on your shoulder’: West Point’s Kolten Perry excited for junior season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior Kolten Perry about the current basketball season and the experience he gained last year. Perry also he talked about how the summer play-day games went and what all he took away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Hanceville 52-48 in OT, Raiders topple Bulldogs 72-61; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
dropping a pair of home matchups Monday night, Hanceville hit the road Tuesday
for a big showdown with the Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders. Four quarters
wasn’t enough to settle things in the varsity girls meeting between Good Hope
and Hanceville and...
Obituary: Etna Jean Eddy Civils
Funeral services for Etna Jean Eddy Civils, 83, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Sparkman officiating; interment in Rescue Cemetery in Morgan City.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Civils...
Georgia man killed on I-65 in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Bainbridge, Georgia man was struck and killed on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday night.
According to Alabama State Troopers, a single-vehicle crash at 11:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 killed Seth Michael Leverette, 24.
Troopers said Leverette was struck by a 2017...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Moore
On June 16, 2020 Jacqueline “Jackie” Moore, 64, graduated from life on earth and is now living in Eternity with our Heavenly Father.
Jackie was born in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from Hanceville High Class of 1974 after moving from Woodlawn High in Birmingham. ...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies fall to Danville at home 4-0; local scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After a wet and rainy week across the state, the Fairview Aggies were able to get back on their home diamond Saturday to host the Danville Hawks. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies weren’t able to generate much offense at...
Obituary: Carrie Lee Swann
Funeral services for Carrie Lee Swann of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Valley View Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Reverend Philip Starnes will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00...
Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC wins against Jeff Davis and Southern Union
Photo: Wallace State’s Tara Miller (6) prepares to set up teammate MaKenzie Bearden in the Lions’ match against Jeff Davis on Sept. 30.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team picked up two more conference victories over a three-day span, concluding Sunday with a comfortable road...
Obituary: Jimmy Greathouse
Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Wayne Greathouse, age 78, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Warrior, with Pastor Keith Whitley, Pastor Carlos Wilhite & Pastor Jeff...
Obituary: Thomas Franklin (Frankie) Golden
Thomas Franklin (Frankie) Golden, age 75, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Frankie is survived by his daughter Stacy Etheredge (Ken); and his son David Golden; his brothers Everett Golden, Jerry Golden and his special friend Tammy Burney (Son BJ...
Arrest report: Sept. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adkins, John Paul, 28
first-degree sexual abuse
Bryant, Lijah Blue, 40
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
Ford, James Allen, 26
unlawful possession of a...
Obituary: Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus
Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman County Alabama on February 28, 1943 to George William Kelley and Ethel Estelle Farmer Kelley.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne...
MyWay Transportation donates $10K to Relay For Life
Haley Marecle, left, of the American Cancer Society accepts a check from John Henry of MyWay Transportation, who donated $10,000 as the presenting sponsor of Relay For Life of Cullman County. Relay For Life will be held on Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m....
Obituary: Billy Ray Graves
Funeral services for Billy Ray Graves, 86, of Hayden, AL will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden.
Dr. Sammie Reid will be officiating. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. until...
Obituary: Darian Keith White
Darian Keith White, 56 of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital. No services are planned at this time.
Darian was preceded in death by his parents: Hubert Theo White and Madge Lee Brown White; and his wife: Danita White.
Darian is...
Cullman Elks, Jack Aces raise money for Cullman Caring for Kids, collect toys for less fortunate
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday teamed up for the fifth year to spread a little Christmas cheer. The Christmas in July event raises money for Cullman Caring for Kids and collects toys for less fortunate...
Council approves $2M contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs; Warehouse District merchants talk street closure
Warehouse District merchant Chad Witcher advocates continued Saturday street closure in the district.
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council awarded a contract to the Creel Company, Inc. to replace the ultraviolet disinfection system at the city wastewater treatment plant. ...
Obituary: Millard Eldrege Horton
Millard Eldrege Horton, 81, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born March 28, 1938, in Cullman County, to Art and Gracie Scott Horton.
Mr. Horton loved to work on cars. His passion led him into a career in automobile...
Hanceville Fire Chief: J.B. Pennington fire finally out
The scene on Tuesday morning
HANCEVILLE - In a phone call to Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail around 6 p.m. Thursday evening, Hanceville Fire Department (HFD) Chief Roger Green announced that the fire that started early Tuesday morning at J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville is...
OBITUARY: Vivian Eloise Howard
Funeral services for Vivian Eloise Howard, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Johnny Jones and Andy Coffee officiating. Interment will be in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx speeds toward asteroid rendezvous
Photo: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx spacecraft on the first U.S. mission to sample an asteroid, retrieve at...
Cullman High School unveils 2022 homecoming court
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School homecoming game is set for Sept. 23 against the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils. The 2022 CHS Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime, and the homecoming court has been confirmed.The Freshman Homecoming Court includes Sadie Robinson and...
Obituary: Lillie Ball
Funeral services for Lillie Ball, 79, will be Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Bennett and Bro. Rickey Ball officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Obituary: William Jefferson Daniel, Jr.
Graveside services for William Jefferson Daniel, Jr., 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Duck River Cemetery with Bro. Javon Daniel officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Daniel passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at...
Operation Safe Families initiative to combat domestic violence in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona on Tuesday announced Operation Safe Families, a new initiative to fight domestic violence in the Northern District of Alabama. Through Operation Safe Families, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will work with federal, state, and local law enforcement...
Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck (OIR), an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, student veterans from both schools...
Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner happening, but differently
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will host its sixth annual Harvest to Home Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction in September, but the event will be different this year due to COVID-19.
Since we cannot all be together, we are inviting the community to...
ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state of Alabama. The interactive map is available at https://broadband.alabama.gov.
ADECA also released the Alabama Connectivity Plan which uses mapping data to...
Obituary: Allyson Marie Cofield
Funeral services for Allyson Marie Cofield, 41, of Cullman, AL will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Welti Cumberland Cemetery in Welti, AL. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester. Chief among these is an emphasis on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Each student registered for fall semester who presents proof of completed COVID...
Little Free Public Library ribbon cutting in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new Little Free Public Library has opened in Hanceville, thanks to the Friends of the Public Library. These Little Free Public Libraries operate on an honor system and allow anyone access to free literature. The front of the box is...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,263 were confirmed...
Circus Promises Big Family Fun
CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...
The rumors are true: Rumors Deli now open!
The Rumors crew ready for business on Monday morning. / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - The rumors are true! Annette Harris has been hinting for several days that Rumors Deli would be ready to open soon in its new location at 601...
‘There is no manual for what to do next’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since mid-March, the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD)’s Margaret Jean Jones Center has not been able to operate its adult day program due to COVID-19.
On June 15, the Alabama Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities (ADMH-DDD)...
Obituary: Frieda Pauline Batemon
Funeral services for Frieda Pauline Batemon, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Reverend Heath Riggs will officiate. Visitation will be the day of the service at...
Arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2020. 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
July 28
third-degree domestic violence; person; Main Ave. SW
theft...
Arrest report: Aug. 13-15, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 13-15, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
Arnold, Nancy Belew, 55
obstruction/using a false ID
Cornelius, Ronnie Lee, 59
negotiating a worthless negotiable...
Obituary: Cindy Gail Yearwood Steele
Cindy Gail Yearwood Steele, 61, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home.
Cindy was born on June 16, 1961, in Cullman, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Bellview Heights...
Coronavirus: Helpful food and shopping tips
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take steps now in case you face a quarantine.
Preparing for a quarantine of this nature is much like preparing for a...
Cullman Christmas was quiet says local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office both agree this holiday season was a quieter one for crime and safety issues locally.
The biggest report of incidents was from the CCSO who stated there were five DUI’s over the holiday...
Cullman County students attend Alfa Leadership Conference
COLUMBIANA, Ala. - Two days of learning at the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference should help launch a lifetime of leadership success for 119 ninth and 10th graders.
Held in Columbiana at the Alabama 4-H Center Sept. 30-Oct. 1, the annual conference was sponsored by the...
Sullins, Bright join Cullman Planning Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, welcoming two new members: Michael Sullins and Blake Bright.
Chairman Mike Voss opened the meeting saying, “I would like to welcome and introduce two new members of the planning commission: Blake Bright and...
Veterans focus of Hope Horses for Heroes program
Hope Horses, Inc. provides equine therapy programs. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Hope Horses for Heroes got underway Tuesday afternoon and will take place every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. until Aug. 15. The therapeutic program, a joint effort between Hope Horses, Inc. and Saving Forgotten...
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Lee Patrum
Funeral service for Richard "Rick" Lee Patrum, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Etha Baptist Church, with Shane Hicks officiating and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Remembering Brittney: Memorial ride raises $3K for family
Dylan, Brittney and Mason Daugherty shortly before Brittney passed away in July 2018 (courtesy of the family)
HANCEVILLE - A memorial ride for Brittney Daugherty was held Saturday to help raise money for her family. Brittney was just 22 years old when she passed away...
Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. 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
March 1
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Hwy....
Obituary: Harliss Junior Melton
Funeral services for Harliss Junior Melton will be Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with Minister Leon Mauldin officiating. The interment will be in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Melton passed away...
Run, Walk, Dance and Glow!
This is a great 5K, both for the local runner and for families looking to have a fun, healthy, happy time.”
Lauren Estes
CULLMAN – Sportsman Lake Park’s Rock & Glow 5K will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 7-11 p.m. The event will not...
West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are tested and cleaned for the new school year.Cullman City Schools is having the air quality tested in the entire school...
Obituary: Judy Cason Jones
On Aug. 29, 2020 Judy Cason Jones, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 60.
Judy was born July 22, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Hershel and Meige Lee “Peg” Cason. On March 12, 1988, Judy married Chris Jones....
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2020. 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
May 15
criminal mischief; person; Mitchell Road NE; damage...
Obituary: Charles L. Mewbourn
Funeral Service for Charles L. Mewbourn, age 85, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Bennett officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior...
Still looking for a win
WEST POINT- It was a beautiful day for soccer in West Point as the Warriors welcomed the Danville Hawks to town on Monday.
Danville 5, West Point 0 (girls)
The Lady Warriors looked superb in the first half, hanging with Danville, who was 4-0 in section...
Obituary: Cheryl Ann Taylor
Private graveside services for Cheryl Ann Taylor, 62, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Taylor passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born...
Sacred Heart 2nd graders visit Cullman City Hall
Pictured is Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs with Ms. Grey's second-grade class from Sacred Heart. / Leanne West
CULLMAN - Ms. Grey's and Ms. Arndt’s second-grade classes from Sacred Heart Elementary School visited Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Cullman City Hall, where...
Cullman City Council revokes Vintage Beverages’ liquor license; city fire department praised
Photo shows City Attorney Roy Williams.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday evening at City Hall where they, acting as an administrative court, held a public hearing and revoked the liquor license for DLD Enterprises, LLC, doing business...
Fire severely damages building at Professional Coatings in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Cullman Fire Rescue, supported by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman EMS, responded to a fire at Professional Coatings, 1807 Third Ave. SE (Old Hanceville Highway) in south Cullman....
Stop the Abuse Awareness Ride to Pass Through Cullman
CULLMAN – On the morning of Saturday, August 29, motorcyclists will depart the parking lot of Harley-Davidson’s Huntsville location on a state-long journey to raise funds and awareness for foster children throughout Alabama and the U.S.
Cindy Colvin, Director of Royal Family Kids Camp 218...
Cullman Primary Care Hires New Doctor, David Shupe
CULLMAN – Dr. David Shupe has recently begun working at Cullman Primary Care. Shupe, 30, left Atlanta for the small-town atmosphere of Cullman.
“Also my wife is from the north Alabama area, too,” he said.
Shupe’s specialty lies in all-inclusive family care.
“I don’t want to send...
Obituary: Elizabeth Lorene Naylor
Elizabeth Lorene Naylor of Cullman passed away Sept. 1, 2020 at the age of 52. She was born in Shreveport, LA April 18, 1968.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Bob Naylor.
Graveside services will be Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at 3 p.m. at...
Veteran Memorial: Vincent Leonard Bailey
Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II. Bailey was ranked Petty Officer First Class and his military occupation was Storekeeper First Class. He was attached to USS...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Young Writers program accepting applications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is accepting applications from high school and college students until Jan. 15 for its Young Southern Writers Program. It is preferred that applicants have creative writing experience, but it is not mandatory.
Applicants will be vying for a...
Obituary: Jackie Demonia
Jackie Demonia, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Jackie was born July 31, 1937 in Cullman, AL.
A visitation for Jackie will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home...
Good Hope Council welcomes public back to in-person meetings
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope took a step toward a return to normal Monday night at its first council meeting open to the public since the state’s Stay at Home Order went into effect in March. The meeting was short...
Car show raises more than $3K for child hunger program
Scott Spitzer, Brenda Allison and Laurie Legg (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Pentastar South Car Club partnered with Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to host the club’s annual Mopars at the Depot car show recently. The show brings Mopar vehicles from all over...
Local agencies receive nearly $2 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded grants totaling almost $2 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their homes' utility bills.
The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 10-6 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road Tuesday night for a county battle at Vinemont and the Raiders returned home with a nice win over the Eagles. Good Hope plated four runs in the second to take an early lead and added runs...
Vinemont teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with student
Chasity McRae / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Updated 3-19-18 at 11:23 a.m.
VINEMONT - A Vinemont teacher has been arrested for one count of engaging in a sex act with a student under the age of 19. Chasity McRae, 35, was taken into custody on Thursday,...
SharkBite to the rescue
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures dropped and stayed down for extended periods in Texas recently, damage to plumbing reached alarming rates across the state. Among those responding to the emergency situation was Cullman-based Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), with its innovative “SharkBite” repair system that...
