Obituary: Avril D. Pannell
In loving memory of Avril D. Pannell, 87, of Hanceville, Alabama.
Mr. Pannell died July 4, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020 at New Lebanon Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama.
Rep. Ed Henry charged, indicted in pill mill case
Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represents Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek re-election to his seat in the June 5 Primary.
MONTGOMERY - On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Republican Alabama Rep. Ed Henry,...
Sharp rise in domestic violence during quarantine
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper reported to The Tribune that cases of domestic violence are on the rise around Cullman, as families become more confined to their homes under the stress of uncertainty.
Said Culpepper, “As people are having to...
Cullman Regional cancels annual Trunk-or-Treat event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Thursday announced that this year’s Trunk-or-Treat event, the hospital’s largest annual event, has been canceled.
A media release from the hospital said the decision to cancel the event was made by Cullman Regional’s administration due to a variety of...
Basketball Tournaments Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
4A Area 10 @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
5A Area 15 @ West Point
Postponed until Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
The 2A Area 14 Girls' Tournament @ Tanner
Postponed until Wednesday. Cold Springs will play @ 5 p.m.
Good Hope @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
3A Area 10 Tournament...
Youth target teamwork during Alfa Leadership Conference
Cullman County students Ben Tankersley, Darren Roberts, Thomas Bell and Sydney Babb sharpened leadership skills during the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Oct. 8-9. Tankersley, Roberts and Babb attend Fairview High School, and Bell is a student at Holly...
West Point hopeful for grant to help pave CR 1246
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met briefly Monday night with only one item of business to discuss. The council voted to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Act grant in hopes of repaving at least part of County Road 1246.
Municipalities seeking...
Plunkett, McCain headline community luncheon
Hanceville High School Head Football Coach Cody McCain speaks to community members during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s August Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak Restaurant. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - High school football was the theme of the Cullman Area...
Obituary: Artena Stanley Hunt
Artena Stanley Hunt, 83, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and Gran and will be dearly missed by all.
Artena was born on April 2, 1939, to...
Annual Memorial Day Festival held at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Smith Lake Park held its annual Memorial Day Festival. This year, the festival got a schedule switch-up, with the entire event on Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., as opposed to previous years when the event was spread out over Friday...
New principal named at Hanceville Elementary School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of Stacie Olinger to be the new principal of Hanceville Elementary School. Olinger has been an educator for 21 years and is currently the assistant principal at Hanceville Elementary.
Mrs. Olinger...
Cullman City Council special called meeting to discuss waterpark contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council held a special called meeting Friday to rescind a previous Change Order made on December 13 for Aquatic Development Group (ADG) for the “Wild Water” waterpark expansion project at Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center.
The council originally awarded...
$7.1M awarded to AL domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple organizations around the state that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims were recently awarded grants totaling $7.1 million. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the community.
From its inception, the airport has been integral to Cullman’s growth. "Without a thriving airport, a community is not able...
Obituary: Beulah Mae Cooke
Beulah Mae Cooke, 82, of Haleyville passed away May 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 30, 1937 to Roy and Minnie Bell Reed. Beulah was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 10-10:30...
Westminster Assisted Living’s Facebook Auction Benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s
CULLMAN — The residents and staff of Cullman's Westminster Assisted Living will be auctioning off items on Facebook to raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer's in October. The facility is taking bids on items until September 23rd at midnight.
“The auction is to...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point edges Golden Tigers 77-75, Lady Warriors dominate Russellville 84-34
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point boys' and girls' squads hosted Russellville in a
pair of huge area matchups and both teams emerged victorious. The Lady Warriors
rolled past the Lady Tigers, 84-34, while the Warriors squeaked past the
Tigers, 77-75.
West
Point 84 - Russellville 34 (varsity girls)
The
West...
4th Annual Music Fest and Car Show to benefit Daystar House Women’s Shelter
CULLMAN – Director of Daystar House Women’s Shelter Mary Leone knows how important fundraisers are. Leone helped start the Annual Music Fest and Car Show, now in its fourth year, after a preceding event floundered.
“The Music Fest and Car Show came out of the...
Obituary: Nelson Ragsdale
Memorial services for Nelson Ragsdale, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Bellview Heights Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mr. Ragsdale passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at UAB Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1936...
Message from Ivey ahead of Hurricane Delta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following message to Alabamians ahead of Hurricane Delta, which is predicted to impact the state later this week.
“As our coastal areas are still recovering from Hurricane Sally, another system, Hurricane Delta, is making its...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Humphrey
Jonathan Lee Humphrey, age 44, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jonathan was born July 15, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Jonathan is survived by his wife: Amanda Dawn Jacobs Humphrey; sons: Brady Humphrey, Ethan Jacobs and...
Obituary: Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson
Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama to Archie and Ruby Chambers. A 1956 graduate of Fairview High School, she worked at St. Bernard College, Chemstrand, a...
When tragedy happens, how to help children understand
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As difficult as it may be, explaining tough topics in the news to children is something parents need to do, a communication expert says.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Samantha J. Shebib, Ph.D., an expert in family communication and social support,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been canceled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several Brindlee Mountain players are unable to participate and the Lions have opted to...
Obituary: Laura Faye Cook
Mrs. Laura Faye Cook of Hanceville passed away Nov. 24, 2019 at the age of 76.
She was born Jan. 2, 1943 in Cullman to Freeman and Sophie Sullins Thomas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son Johnny C. Cook, sisters Dorothy Hazelrig and...
Bargain hunt at Treasures by Hea
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City’s Treasures by Hea offers like-new to brand new items and great deals. The store opened Jan. 14, 2020 and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9...
Speaker David Anthony Johnson delivers moving presentation at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History Month observances.
WSCC said in a media release prior to the event, “Johnson is best known for his reenactments of the speeches...
Obituary: John Gorden Cook
John Gorden Cook, age 84 of Hanceville, AL. died Saturday April 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook; parents: Louis Thomas “Tom” and Pearl Austell Cook; sister, Ima Lee Cook; and his brothers: Dwight Franklin Cook and Gilbert Cook.
Gorden is...
Spring forward!
Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide...
Obituary: Harold Young
Harold Young, 70, of Double Springs entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home in Haleyville, Alabama surrounded by his family.
Harold was born on October 24, 1951 in Double Springs, Alabama. He loved to go fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle and...
Cullman attorney Champ Crocker appointed to state bar COVID-19 Task Force
Updated 8-6-20 at 6:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Bar President Robert G. Methvin on Thursday appointed Cullman lawyer Champ Crocker to the Bar’s COVID-19 Task Force.
This task force of lawyers from across the state was created in response to the growing needs of...
Obituary: Murray Earnest Brewer
Murray Earnest Brewer, age 79 of Houston, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 24, 1943, in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated at Winston County High School in the Class of 1961. He was married to his wife of 56...
State adds 848 cases, 11 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours; update from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama continues to see an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, adding 848 since this same time Wednesday, along with 11 deaths in the same time period.
Cullman County has added a total of 124 new cases in the last...
Obituary: Christopher Deon Lang
Funeral service for Christopher Deon Lang, 48, of Hanceville will be at 2: p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Renovation Church with interment in Flint Creek Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Mildred James Brown
Mildred Wilodean James Brown, 88, of Arley passed away Jan. 4, 2020.
Mildred was born Sept. 20, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama to Charlie and Berlie James.
She went to West Point School in West Point, Alabama. She married her husband Harold Brown in 1955. She was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several local teams locked in heated region battles
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Several local teams are in the middle of some heated region battles and with only four weeks remaining in the regular season, every region game is huge. Whether they’re playing to earn home field advantage or fighting to make it to...
Obituary: Barbara Misner
Barbara Misner, age 75, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Haleyville Health Care.
Barbara was born on March 23, 1946 in Haleyville, Alabama. Barbara loved to read and also liked sewing. She always had beautiful house plants, and she liked talking to...
BREAKING NEWS: Chad Floyd appointed new Cullman County district judge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd has been appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as Cullman County District Judge, Place 1. Ivey’s Press Secretary Gina Maiola made the announcement Friday.
“The governor has appointed Chad Floyd to serve as Cullman County District Judge,...
Update: Utah State ME working to determine cause of Cullman doctor’s death
Dr. Lane Friedman / Cullman Internal Medicine
CULLMAN - The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death of Dr. Lane Friedman, 62, an internist with Cullman Internal Medicine. Friedman died this week while hiking with his family in Spooky...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope collects area sweep over East Lawrence
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were back home at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium to host a pair of area matchups against East Lawrence and both Good Hope squads were able to put together dominant, area wins over the Eagles....
Alabama farmers now eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Beginning Tuesday, May 26, Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by coronavirus will have an opportunity to apply for monetary relief through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide up to $16 billion in direct...
(Update) Predicted rainfall and wind speeds rise slightly in forecast updates
Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon. Heavy rain will also move tonight, with 1 to 3 inches expected. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect...
Local author and former CHS teacher holding book reading and signing at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired Cullman High School teacher and now, best-selling author, Dorenda Doyle, will present a reading and signing of her newly published memoir “How I Learned to Like My Mom: Forgive Those You Love Before it’s too Late” on Friday, June 17...
Cullman Community Events: Thursday, June 2
Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. from June 2- August 4. This special includes admission to the chosen movie, a 16 oz. drink and 46 oz. popcorn for $4 plus tax. This is for all customers regardless of age. June...
Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Pulls Revolver on Police
CULLMAN - An officer-involved shooting occurred at Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after a suspect pulled a revolver on police. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m.
"We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was...
Obituary: Susie Eldis Henry (Updated)
Susie Eldis Henry, age 94, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born April 16, 1927 in Alabama.
Susie is survived by her son: John Wayne Henry; her grandchildren: Johnny Ray Buford Henry and Stephanie...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s postseason run ends in sweet 16 with 66-58 loss to Anniston
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The
Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first
time since 2008 this morning and it was at Jacksonville State University’s Pete
Matthews Coliseum to face the Anniston Bulldogs. The Raiders overcame a slow
start and a big...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) is joining the Chamber in planning for the south end of the event district...
Obituary: Maggie Kathryn Grant
Maggie Kathryn Grant, age 4, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Maggie was born August 4, 2016 to Kathryn Grant and Victor Grant.
Maggie is survived by parents: Victor Grant and Kathryn Grant; brothers: Kyle and Eli Grant; aunts and uncles:...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s Oldacre signs with Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre sign her national letter of
intent to play basketball at the University of Montevallo next season. Oldacre has
won numerous All-County awards...
Obituary: Shelby Jean Duskin
Funeral service for Shelby Jean Duskin, 78, of Eva will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m....
Cullman Mayor Proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of October 2015 “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman.
According to statistics provided by Victim Services of Cullman, one in four women will experience domestic violence at...
ELECTION 2018: Here’s what Cullman County voters will see on their Nov. 6 ballots
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown, whose office oversees elections locally, is optimistic about the number of voters...
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: Johnny Ray Jones
Funeral service for Johnny Ray Jones, 70, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Cemetery, Bro. Jason Vinson officiating. Visitation will be from 9 – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral...
Obituary: Levon Williams
Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #1 Cemetery, with Revs. Dale Banks and Butch Sharpton officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. -...
Run-up to 2017’s Relay For Life in full gear
CULLMAN - Cullman Relay For Life is slated for May 5 this year, with plenty of events scheduled heading up to the big day.
Today, Saturday, April 22, Colton’s Cookout for a Cure will be held at Werner’s Trading Company. The Beauty of Hope Pageant...
Bugs and slugs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area homeschoolers had a little creepy crawly fun Friday morning thanks to the North Alabama Agriplex’s Heritage Homeschool Program. October featured “Bugs and Slugs,” allowing the youngsters to learn about insects, spiders and other creatures found in gardens and other areas...
Obituary: Earnie Sullins
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 95, Earnie Sullins of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord. He died at CRMC, with his daughter Bonnie by his side.
Earnie was born Aug. 23, 1925 to Homer Joshua and Katie Bauer Sullins....
West Point council mulls development of new subdivision
The West Point Town Council discusses development projects at this week's meeting.
WEST POINT - With plans to increase housing in the area to accommodate new businesses and residents, West Point's Town Council sat down for a lengthy discussion this week about the possible development...
Berlin names new councilman
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved Tony Duke to be its newest councilman, filling the vacancy left by the death of Bruce Bentley. Duke will be sworn in and assume duties at the November meeting. Mayor Patrick Bates said...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 19• theft of property; CR 504• burglary; theft of property; CR 730•...
Fairview Elementary students enjoy house party
Fairview Elementary students, faculty and staff gather together, showing off their new T-shirts, at the school Friday morning. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - The Aggies at Fairview Elementary participated in an exciting house party Friday morning. This year, the students have been...
Can law enforcement really arrest people for violating the stay-at-home order?
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order March 27, some people immediately began to question the validity of the order, arguing that the U.S. Constitution, Alabama Constitution and/or state law prohibit such...
Obituary: William Yarbrough, Jr.
Memorial services for William Yarbrough, Jr., 60, of Crane Hill are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Yarbrough passed away Feb. 4, 2020 at UAB Hospital. He was born June 28,1959 to William...
Obituary: George Ann Calvert
Ms. George Ann Calvert of Bremen passed away Aug.24, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born Feb. 9, 1956 in Birmingham to Norman Alexander and Jessie Mae Willoughby Graves.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a safety coordinator for Walmart.
Funeral...
ACES: 4 ways to participate in National Bird Feeding Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - February is among one of the most important months for feeding birds in Alabama, as backyard songbirds have limited access to their favorite foods during the winter. Grab a camera and join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System outdoors to participate...
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...
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...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.
AJ was at the...
Obituary: Bradley Lee Cox
Bradley Lee Cox passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. He was born May 19, 1978, in Alabama to Larry Crabb and Melissa Jane Cox.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Crabb.Survivors include his wife, Dana Cox; daughters, Bailee Cox and Alee...
Elizabeth St. John exhibition opens at Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring paintings by Elizabeth St. John.
While best known as an accomplished equestrian who serves as a Master of the Mooreland Hunt and...
Blue Eyed Rabbit open for business
The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local home and garden décor shop, The Blue Eyed Rabbit, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning....
Obituary: Donna Kay Adams Dudley
Donna Kay Adams Dudley, age 82 of Hayden, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 2, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Etha Parker Adams. Donna was the office manager of a nursing...
Obituary: Jo Fenske
Funeral Service for Jo Fenske, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wendell Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
More details on Judge Chaney’s alleged ethics violation involving nepotism
Judge Kim Chaney, left; Attorney Thomas E. Drake, II, center; Attorney Alex Chaney, right (credits Tribune file photo, Facebook)
CULLMAN - More details are coming to light about the alleged ethics violations involving Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney. Alabama Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom...
Ivey announces BAE Systems to create ‘hundreds of new jobs’ in Huntsville expansion
LONDON – Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville.
In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough...
Bear sightings reported in NE Cullman Co.; residents reminded bears are protected species
Image of a black bear courtesy of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Animal Control confirmed that "several" people reported seeing a black bear in northeast Cullman County on Sunday.
Sgt. Chris Westmoreland said no one from animal control...
Obituary: Gwendold Nelson
Gwendold Gail Nelson, 82, of Hayden entered into rest July 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Gwendold was born July 28, 1936, in Walnut Grove, Tennessee.
Gwendold graduated from Immokalee High School in 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Wallace State student Alexander Perez sparks college’s donation drive for Baton Rouge, LA flood victims
Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges, left, shakes hands with Alexander Perez.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology student Alexander Perez knows first-hand how flooding can be devastating and life-altering.
Perez and his family lost all of their possessions during the Katrina flooding 11...
Obituary: Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown
Margaret Lorene Alvis Brown, 73, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Sep. 11, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on Aug. 27, 1950.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Johnny W. Brown; daughter,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Sword (Updated)
Barbara Ann Sword, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away May 28, 2021 at the age 70. She was born March 1, 1951 in Cullman to Alford and Flora Russell Burks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister: Mary Snider Taylor and brothers: William...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937 and 1954
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad to see her again at the George Stiefelmeyer Store.
College student: “Say, what’s the idea of wearing my raincoat?” Roommate: “You...
Hanceville’s Pender named Alabama Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year
Michelle Pender, first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, accepts her award as the Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year. / CCSWCD
HANCEVILLE - Last week Michelle Pender, a first-grade teacher at Hanceville Elementary School, was named Environmental Conservation Education Teacher of the Year by...
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...
OBITUARY: Mary Ellen Morris
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Morris, age 81 of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Vernon Willis and Chad Allbright officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Kevin Parker Reece Pace
Infant Kevin Parker Reece Pace died Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his sibling, Angel Baby Barfield, uncle, Kevin Pace and his great-grandparents: Tracy & Linda Pace.
Kevin is survived by his parents: Josh and Kaitea Pace; sisters: Lily Allen, Starr...
Obituary: Levi Benjamin Lawrence
Visitation for Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lawrence passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born March 25, 1996 to...
Obituary: Joe B. Gunter
Joe B. Gunter, age 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Gunter was born on September 30, 1943 in Winston County, Alabama.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 beginning at...
Rain? No problem! Dinner on First goes off without a hitch
Danny McAfee, left, shares a laugh with Dyron's Lowcountry Chef Randall Baldwin, right. Dyron Powell, owner of Dyron's Lowcountry, is shown in the background chatting with guest Billy Troutman.
CULLMAN - Once again Cullman has shown its true colors, and they don’t run in the...
Obituary: Cecil Hubert Cook
Cecil Hubert Cook, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cecil was born April 3, 1938 in Winston County, Alabama.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Smith Cook; his daughter: Kandace Cook; his grandchildren: Jackson (Olivia)...
58 Cullman-area students named to UA’s Dean’s, President’s Lists for fall 2018 term
TUSCALOOSA – A total of 58 Cullman-area students enrolled during the 2018 fall term 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...
Ivey awards $18.27M for COVID-19 testing, surveillance in Alabama nursing homes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive surveillance of the virus for health care personnel and residents of nursing home facilities across Alabama.
“During the pandemic, it is...
URCD board: CSX passenger rail service reports not true
CULLMAN - The Urban Renewal and Community Development Board met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where it squashed rumors of a CSX passenger rail service traveling through Cullman.
Cullman Economic Development Agency’s Vice President Dale Greer stated, “We’ve spoken with CSX and they...
Veteran Memorial: Herman Newton Yates
Herman Newton Yates was born March 12, 1924 in Cullman, County. His parents, Thomas Newton and Rosie C. Yates, resided at Route 8 in Vinemont. At the age of 18, Herman registered for military service with the United States Marine Corps and served during...
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Evans
Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born in Anniston Alabama on September 5, 1934 to Jesse and Inus Dutton Evans.
Funeral services will be held...
2nd annual Winter Market this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market this Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Cullman County Child Development Center. Over 70 participating vendors will provide countless holiday gifts available for purchase.
The market is a fundraiser...
LIST: Local Valentine’s Day events
CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. That’s right, you have one day left to get that card or gift! We can’t help you with that, but we CAN let you know about some sweet events happening around town. Know of one we missed?...
(Updated) Coroner ID’s woman killed in Wednesday night crash in Vinemont
Updated 1-4-18 at 9:57 a.m.
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who identified the victim as Kendra Elizabeth Johnson, 34.
Johnson was driving a 2002 Chevrolet truck, hit a guardrail and overturned,...
