Community Events: Wednesday, May 4
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances, furniture, mattresses,...
Lady Bearcats shut out Decatur 10-0 in round 1 of 6A, Area 15 Tournament
CULLMAN - As Tuesday's opening round game of the AHSAA Class 6A, Area 15 Tournament moved to the later innings, the confidence of the Cullman Lady Bearcats rose to a higher level than the Decatur Red Raiders could contain.
Cullman broke open a close game...
6A Playoffs: Cullman eliminates arch rival Hartselle
CULLMAN - Owen Lovell is known to many who follow high school baseball for his ability as a power hitter.
But Lovell has another part that got plenty of attention Tuesday.
The junior right-hander went to work and put away the Hartselle Tigers' thoughts of ending...
Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year
Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when it comes to education.”
Mayor Townson
CULLMAN – To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, Cullman Mayor Max Townson issued a “Teacher Appreciation...
Baileyton Town Council meets; Air Evac insurance agreement signed, seniors raising funds to honor local fallen hero
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at Baileyton Town Hall. After normal housekeeping items, the council got on with the business of Air Evac insurance policies.
The council had a lengthy discussion with LaTere Jones, Air Evac sales...
Leadercast 2016 aimed at building visionary community leaders
CULLMAN - Indian visionary Mahatma Gandhi taught, “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A...
Holly Pond Robotics Team bewildered at lack of support from U.S. Rep
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond’s VEX Robotics Team has been making news all year long. The young men, Dexton Jones, Zachery Ayres and Rylan Griffin are in 10th, ninth and seventh grades respectively. After winning the highest honor at the Alabama State VEX Robotics...
Wallace State softball wins 10th ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship; Dailey named MVP, Benson ACCC Coach of the Year
ALABASTER - Wallace State’s softball team needed five minutes Monday to put a bow on its 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament championship.
Wallace State was three outs away from wrapping up the championship on Sunday, but a thunderstorm struck Alabaster’s Veteran’s Park...
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: “Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the same time last year.”
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
Heroin/Opioid Abuse is a SERIOUS problem in Cullman County.
***Heroin-related deaths are up 200% compared to the same time last year.***
Per the CDC in 2014:
More people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any year on...
Community Events: Tuesday, May 3
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances, furniture, mattresses,...
Wallace State CLT students celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Photo: Wayne May, left, and other students in the Wallace State Clinical Laboratory Technician program watch as fellow student Gregory Vance competes in a pipetting contest during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
HANCEVILLE - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Clinical Laboratory Technician program recently celebrated...
SoHo Sassy Studio to debut in Vinemont Thursday evening
VINEMONT - Vinemont will be the place to be this Thursday evening as SoHo Sassy Studio celebrates their Grand Opening with a Paint and Sip Night with hostess and studio owner Kathy Danielson lending her thirty years of artistic experience to partygoers and painters.
In...
Cullman’s Wilson Shoots a 69 to Win AHSAA 6A Sub-State Crown
CULLMAN - Luke Wilson had nerves of steel in facing adverse weather conditions once again this prep golf season.
Playing in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A Sub-State Monday, the Cullman senior displayed poise and confidence vs. a wet Terri Pines Country Club.
Wilson...
Two Arrested in Connection to Vehicle Break-ins
CULLMAN - On Sunday, May 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Kelly Thomas Schmidt, 41, of Hanceville and William Michael Hollis, 34, of Birmingham, for unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle. The CCSO stated that other charges could be added, as...
Farm-fresh produce from your very own farmer
CULLMAN - Not so long ago backyard gardens were the norm in Cullman. Some tomato and okra plants, a few corn stalks, along with makeshift chicken coops dotted the landscapes in the city. Neighbors would share in each other’s bounty and families ate fresh...
Service Above Self: Griffin McCravy
CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Banquet was held on April 28, and Cullman High School’s Griffin McCravy was an award recipient, nominated by his school counselor, who said McCravy’s servant’s heart and humility define service above self.
McCravy’s introduction to volunteering...
News from the Pond with Jimmie Dean Carnell
Photo: The Holly Pond Lions Club completed their work on the Veterans Memorial at the Holly Pond Cemetery just in time for First Sunday in May Decoration Day. They have added a beautiful iron fence and mulched the area to set it off.
HOLLY POND...
Notes from CCBOE special-called meeting on April 28
CULLMAN - On April 28, the Cullman County Board of Education held a special-called board meeting where the additional $68,862 needed for Fairview High School’s stadium renovation was approved. Work on the stadium, which had been stalled due to the need for more funding,...
Keselowski wins a bumpy GEICO 500
Photo: Brad Keselowski celebrates his GEICO 500 win in Gatorade Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. This marks Keselowski's fourth win at the mammoth 2.66-mile track.
TALLADEGA - With the start time of the GEICO 500 moved up in hopes to beating the rain showers, Talladega...
Lady Cats fall, Cats advance
CULLMAN - The weather finally cooperated Saturday morning as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats took to the pitch to take on the Albertville Aggies and Lady Aggies in the first round of the 2016 6A state soccer playoffs.
Albertville 3, Cullman 1 (girls)
The No....
Community Events: Monday, May 2
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week Starts TODAY!
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances,...
The Busy Bee Café celebrates four years of post-tornado business
Photo shows Busy Bee Cafe Owner Kitty Spears and her son Kyle.
CULLMAN - Saturday morning on April 30 finds the Busy Bee Café filled to the brim with breakfast patrons at each table, booth and counter seat. Short stacks of pancakes along with platters...
WSCC hosts music festival as part of 50th anniversary celebration
The Wallace concert band was great. The Wallace Singers were fantastic and the Wallace choir was phenomenal! I had an awesome time listening to some great music! Can't wait till next year’s festival!”
David Hood
HANCEVILLE - As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th anniversary...
2-Year-Old Child Drowns in Pool
GOOD HOPE – Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County coroner, announced sad news this morning when he discussed the death of a 2-year-old child from the Good Hope area.
"Last night (Saturday) around 8 p.m., two-year-old Avery Biggs of Cullman was found in a swimming pool by...
Cullman Pulls off Huge Upset En Route to Runner-up Finish in Pre-State Blowout
CULLMAN - Cullman can say they were battled tested in the pre-state blowout they hosted at Heritage Park.
The Lady Bearcats faced a stout group of opponents with the last two games coming against a No. 1 and a No. 2.
A huge win for the...
Community Events: Sunday, May 1
Here's what's going on in Cullman on Sunday, the first day of May!
Good Hope Decoration
Good Hope Public Cemetery will hold its annual Decoration Weekend on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1.
CP&R Community Classes- Wilderness Survival Course
Sundays with reservation, call to register at 256-734-2125....
Cullman Co. Rescue Squad Hosts Car Show
We couldn’t do without the Cullman County Rescue Squad.”
Ann Nuss
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the Cullman County Rescue Squad held a car show at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Not only were there amazing cars on display, but there were also vendors and food...
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...
Saturday Event Guide- April 30
Saturday, April 30, is PACKED with all kinds of events! If you know of something we don't, please email us at news@cullmansense.com. Listings are free!
Cullman County Saddle Club Horse Show
Saturday, April 30 at L&S Arena, 256 County Road 643, Cullman, AL 35055. Starts at...
Thunderstorm Ends Cullman Pre-State Softball Tournament Early
CULLMAN - Getting some cooperation from the weather allowed half the field of the 2016 Cullman High School Pre-State softball tournament to get a game in before a severe thunderstorm arrived late Friday afternoon.
Lightning was witnessed by umpires at Heritage Park around 5:15 p.m.,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935, 1955
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Hanceville City Council Meets; Transgender Restroom Ordinance to be Considered
HANCEVILLE - A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held last night, and the hot button issue of transgender restroom legislation was discussed. The City will be considering an ordinance similar to the one passed in Oxford, Alabama soon.
The Oxford City Council on Tuesday...
Community Events: Friday, April 29
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Cullman City Board of Education Student Discipline Hearing
Friday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the Central Office Board Room, 301 First Street NE.
Swamp John’s...
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,...
WSCC softball’s Taylor Beshears setting new single-season school records as Lady Lions begin postseason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State softball freshman Taylor Beshears zipped past the program’s single-season RBI record in early April.
With the postseason beginning for Wallace State on Friday, Beshears’ RBI total now sits at 80 and counting as the Lady Lions seek their second straight Alabama...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges Against CHS Principal and Assistant Principal Upgraded; Both Men to be Reinstated Tomorrow, April 29
UPDATED 3:40 p.m.
Dr. Susan Patterson, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools, has issued the following statement:
The internal investigation has been completed in relation to the student home visit which resulted in the administrative leave for Dr. Bouldin and Mr. Stephens. The issues related to the...
My Story: Leanne H. West
From The Cullman Tribune, April 28, 2016 edition:
April 27, 2011 – My Story
Leanne H. West
I will always remember April 27, 2011, along with everyone else who was in Cullman County (or anywhere in Alabama) on that fateful day. I had the misfortune to be...
Nursing alumni gather to learn and reminisce
Photo: Wallace State Nursing graduates Marcia Tillman, Virginia Henderson and Paula Burks were among the dozens of nursing alumni and area nurses who attended the Nursing Alumni Connection last week at Wallace State Community College. Henderson was among the first graduating class from the...
Aggie Band to Hold Yard Sale May 7
FAIRVIEW - On Saturday, May 7 at Fairview Town Park, the Fairview High School marching band will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. The band is hoping to make this an annual event.
According to Michelle Watwood, an FHS Band Booster...
Dancing in the Street
We’re just delighted that the women in Cullman love to do this and have supported us.”
Peggy Harris, Pilot Club of Cullman
CULLMAN – On Wednesday, April 27, the Pilot Club of Cullman, hosted “Dancing in the Street,” a charity fundraiser. The event was held at...
Judge in Case Against CHS Principal Recuses Himself
CULLMAN - The judge in the case against Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin this morning recused himself from the case.
District Judge Wells "Rusty" Turner III filed the paperwork this morning, to "avoid the appearance of impropriety and to prevent any perceived bias...
Community Events: Thursday, April 28
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Cullman Farmers Market – Festhalle
Fresh, local produce, breads and meats, along with plants and crafts. The Farmers Market is now open on Tuesdays, Thursdays...
Good Hope City Council Meets, County Road 469 Agreement Reached
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night, and County Road 469 was the topic of the night. Specifically, paying for resurfacing of the road.
Resolution no. 010-2016, an agreement between the Cullman County Commission, the City of Cullman and the City...
Drug Bust Nets Meth, Cash; Suspect Charged with Trafficking
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 26, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Irina Gouchtchina Roberson, 37, of Cullman. Roberson was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and third-degree escape.
The investigation leading up to yesterday’s arrest began...
Man Shot by Police Tuesday Night Identified
CULLMAN - The man who was shot last night by a Cullman City Police officer has been identified as 38-year-old Billy Joe Martin. Martin is still in a Huntsville hospital. His prognosis is good.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the area of...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 27
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Cullman Pilot Club Spring 2016 Charity Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Cullman will host its spring 2016 charity fundraiser, Professional Women's Fashion Show and Luncheon:...
FIVE YEARS LATER: Remembering April 27, 2011
CULLMAN - April 27, 2011 is a day that we will never forget, when tornadoes ripped through Alabama and right through the heart of our beloved Cullman, destroying homes, businesses and churches, cars and large swathes of our beautiful green canopy.
Devastation. Sadness. Fear. Uncertainty....
Kobe Smith takes his game to the next level, signs with Huntingdon College
WEST POINT - The library at West Point High School was packed Tuesday morning as star running back Kobe Smith signed his name on the dotted line with the Huntingdon Hawks of Montgomery.
“It is an absolute blessing,” Smith said in an interview after his...
Good Hope Bound for Sub-State after 3rd Place Finish in Sectional
CULLMAN - Good Hope was pleased to get qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Golf Sub-State after coming in third during the Class 4A, Section 2 Tournament Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club.
But the scores for the Raiders were not satisfying. The...
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...
Officer-involved Shooting at Corner of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street
CULLMAN – "We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high-speed chase last night," said Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper. "The suspect told officers he was not going with them and...
It’s Official! Former City Council President Woody Jacobs to Run for Mayor
CULLMAN - Although the deadline for formal announcements is not until July 5, former Cullman City Council President Woody Jacobs has announced his intention to run for mayor of the City of Cullman.
"I just wanted to let you know so the word could get...
Parks Foundation to Host Dinner on First Fundraiser
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Parks and Recreation Foundation Board will be hosting its inaugural Dinner on First event to raise funds for the planned Connected Park project, which will feature an all-inclusive playground accessible to children of all abilities and special needs. The...
Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m.,...
Hanceville’s Annual Fish-o-Rama Set for April 30, May 6
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville is hosting the annual Fish-o-Rama on Saturday, April 30 and Friday, May 6. April 30 is the Kids' Fish-o-Rama and May 6 is the Senior Citizens' Fish-o-Rama.
On each day the free event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with...
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...
Community Events: Tuesday, April 26
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Autism Spirit Day
Tuesday, April 26 at Dairy Queen on Highway 31 North; From Noon-8 p.m., mention you support Autism Awareness when you order to...
Third-Place Finish Qualifies Aggies for AHSAA Golf Sub-State
FAIRVIEW - Hunter McKelvy and Hunter Whitehead of Fairview were part of a memorable day Monday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A, Section 4 Golf Tournament at Chesley Oaks Course.
McKelvy and Whitehead played a respectable round of golf, with their scores...
Attention Beer Lovers: Goat Island’s Richter’s Pils Among Best in Region
DECATUR - Craft brewing has made a boom in recent years since legislation passed allowing breweries to sell directly to customers, and north Alabama has seen a lot of progress. Huntsville alone has more per capita beer enterprises than any other part of the...
Outpouring of Public Support for CHS Principal, Vice Principal
CULLMAN - Last week the community was stunned when Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Mark Stephens were arrested for third-degree criminal trespassing. The arrests stemmed from a parent of one of the school's students filing a report for...
Pair of Arrests Made for Manufacturing Meth
CULLMAN - On April 21, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 31 North in Cullman. Investigators were able to gain consent to search the vehicle and recovered methamphetamine and paraphernalia, along with several components...
Cullman Area Technology Academy Receives V-6 Engine from Toyota in Huntsville
Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are Toyota Alabama President Jim Bolte and school representatives from Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb and Cullman counties. (Business Council of...
2nd Annual Spring into Summer 5K at CRMC
Whether it’s running or walking the 5K, taking advantage of our free health screenings, enjoying a few vendors while their kids participate in the fun run or activities, we just want it to be a fun day for people to get out and move...
Community Events: Monday, April 25
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Cullman City Council Meeting
Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman City Hall Auditorium
Good Hope City Council Meeting
Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m....
Sacred Heart Students Deliver Stellar Performance of “The Lion King Jr.”
Learning to do the twirl was the hardest part for me. I had to really try to keep up with the others. I didn’t get nervous or anything. I’m going to be a famous movie star one day!”
first-grader Cicily Adcock
CULLMAN - On Friday and...
Freeman goes down in the second, Cold Springs eliminated from the playoffs
SECTION - It was a rough day at the office Saturday for the Cold Springs Eagles as they lost the decisive game three of the 2A state baseball playoffs, but more importantly, lost left fielder and pitcher Josh Freeman to a freak leg injury.
After...
West Point Scholar’s Bowl Team Headed for National Championship
Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price
Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker
WEST POINT - The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is a force to be reckoned with, and they...
Community Events: Sunday, April 24
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Bloody Beat 22, Presented by the Holly Pond Historical Society
The Holly Pond Historical Society will present “Bloody Beat 22” in the Guy Hunt Library...
Hanceville’s Farmer’s Market Enjoys Opening Weekend
HANCEVILLE – The brand new Hanceville Farmer’s Market enjoyed its very first day on Friday, April 22. The weather was great and many of Hanceville’s finest came out to purchase delicious homegrown produce. The new farmer’s market is expected to grow significantly throughout the...
West Point Elementary Celebrates Earth Day by Planting Tree
I remember the first time I heard the term Earth Day. I was a teacher in 1970 and I heard on the radio they were having this big celebration and telling all about it.”
Ethalene Harbison
WEST POINT – On Thursday, April 21, third-grade students from...
Armed Robbery at Holiday Inn Express & Suites off Exit 310
CULLMAN - At approximately 2:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 23, officers from the Cullman Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 2052 Hayes Drive in Cullman. That's right off Interstate 65 at Exit 310.
According...
Cold Springs fights back in game two, forces a third game Saturday
SECTION - It took all nine players at the plate and a complete game thrown by Tyler Rice, but Cold Springs kept their playoff run alive and forced a game three Friday in the nightcap.
The Section Lions looked unbeatable in the first game of...
Oakman Stuns Area 10 Champion Hanceville with Playoff Sweep
HANCEVILLE - Coming into the AHSAA state baseball playoffs with eight consecutive losses, the Oakman Wildcats were not fazed that they had only 10 wins against 18 defeats, taking on a Hanceville ball club that had an .818 winning percentage in the final four...
Crane Hill: New Senior Center and CCSO Field Station Discussed at Meeting
Our deputies are in their cars, which is their office and they are going from point A to point B. With us adding an office here, it gives them the ability to stay in their district, which helps on response to calls because they...
National Ag Day Celebrated Throughout County
Photo: Fairview School students filled this pickup truck with more than 1,470 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids as part of the National Ag Day celebration March 15
CULLMAN - The Cullman Farm City committee worked in tandem with the Cullman County Commission...
Jesse Newsom Appointed Director of Tourism
Left to right: Jesse, Natalie, Jack and Jenna Kate Newsom
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center yesterday announced the appointment of Jesse Newsom as its new director of tourism.
According to a media release from the Chamber, “Jesse comes to us...
Community Events: Saturday, April 23
There's a little something for everyone going on this Saturday!
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
America’s Car-Mart All-Day Relay for Life Event
Saturday, April 23. Bake sale, rummage sale, cotton candy,...
Obituary: Connie Keller Hudson
Funeral service for Connie Keller Hudson will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9...
Obituary: Timothy Alan Mann
Timothy Alan Mann passed away April 20, 2016. He was 59 years old.
Funeral Services will be held April 23. 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss Service Chapel with interment at New Hope #2 Cemetery.
Visitation will be April 23, 2016 from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Marie Anna Godeke
Funeral services for Marie Anna Godeke, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Cullman First United Methodist Church, Rev. Mitchell Williams officiating with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one...
Obituary: Melinda Gail Kliegl
Mrs. Melinda Gail Kliegl, 51, of Holly Pond, formerly of Valdosta, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Cullman. She was born in Pinellas County, FL, to James and Elizabeth Mary Buchanan Boyd. She was predeceased by her father and a sister.
Mrs. Kliegl...
Obituary: Nellie Jones Watts
Nellie Jones Watts, 91 of Alabaster, formerly of Ashridge Community, entered into rest on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Saturday morning.
Obituary: John Mercer
Mr. John Mercer passed away April 20, 2016. He was 73 years old.
There will be a Rosary Thursday at Moss Service Chapel at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be Friday April 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. With interment...
Linda DeGroot Takes 1st Place in Senior Spelling Bee
Photo shows Linda DeGroot, Jack Bray and Paula Hoover.
I love to spell. I’m the person people come to and say, ‘How do you spell this word?’”
Linda DeGroot
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its Senior Spelling Bee on Thursday, April 21 at...
Community Events: Friday, April 22
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2016 Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce April Community Luncheon
Friday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce monthly community luncheon at All-Steak Restaurant....
Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Thomas Receives Commendation Today in Montgomery
Photo: Alabama Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Alabama Rep. Howard Sanderford, R-Huntsville; Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Thomas; Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry; Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and Alabama Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy Stephen Thomas was honored today at...
UPDATE: 2 Teenagers Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Cullman Man in Birmingham
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on April 21, 2016
BIRMINGHAM – Vershawn Edwards, 17, and Horayshio Fletcher, 17, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the homicide of James Bennefield, 46, of Cullman. They are being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
Officers...
UPDATE: CHS Principal Bouldin and Assistant Principal Stephens Placed on Administrative Leave
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin, left; Mr. Mark Stephens, right
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens have been placed on administrative leave following their arrests yesterday for trespassing.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 20, Bouldin and Stephens turned themselves...
Annual County-Wide PALS Cleanup this Saturday, April 23
CULLMAN - This Saturday, April 23, the Cullman County and City of Cullman Sanitation Departments will continue their annual tradition of partnering with PALS (People Against a Littered State) to encourage the community to get out and keep Cullman as clean as possible.
The event...
Community Events: Thursday, April 21
NAMI Cullman (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Cullman will meet at Mental Healthcare of Cullman, building 2, at 1909 Commerce Ave. NW at 6:30 tonight. Guest speaker is Tommie Sander, LCSW.
Spring Band Concert
Thursday, April 21, the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade band students from East...
Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Arrested on Trespassing Charges; Released Same Day
CULLMAN - On the afternoon of April 20, Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Vice Principal Mark Stephens turned themselves in to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office following a complaint made by a student’s parent. Multiple sources alleged both Bouldin and Stephens...
Cullman Man Found Deceased on Lomb Avenue in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – Officers from the Birmingham Police Department responded to a shots fired call at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday on Lomb Avenue Southwest to find Cullman resident, James Bennefield, 46, deceased on the scene.
The BPD has reported that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.
“On Wednesday,...
Obituary: Raymond Elvis Maxwell
A Memorial Service for Raymond Elvis Maxwell, age 60 of Danville, will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Ft. Bluff in Eva, Alabama.
Mr. Maxwell was born January 31, 1956 and passed away on April 17, 2016 at his residence. He was...
Fairview Girls and Cold Springs Earn Titles in Cullman County Meet
COLD SPRINGS - A decade of dominating the Cullman County Track & Field event by Cold Springs ended in a dramatic comeback by the Fairview Lady Aggies today.
With four events remaining, the Lady Aggies were down 172 points to 144 against the Lady Eagles.
Fairview...
Cullman County Schools Bus Involved in Early Morning Incident; Two Taken to CRMC
Updated 7:30 p.m.: According to Cullman County Schools Transportation/Safety Director Jeffrey D. Harper, one of the two people taken to CRMC this morning was a student. The student was released immediately from CRMC. At the time of the incident, there were four students and...
Wallace State softball clinches share of ACCC North Division crown with DH split
Photo: Wallace State’s Julia Dailey improved to 7-0 on the season after tossing a four-hitter against Shelton State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team clinched at least a share of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Division title Tuesday night, splitting a doubleheader against...
West Point takes down Fairview; Lady Warriors fall
CULLMAN - It was senior night on the pitch for Fairview who took on West Point for the second and final time this season and the night was filled with excitement and jubilation.
The boy’s game was a flurry of action in the first 40-minute...
Community Events: Wednesday, April 20
FREE Events and Announcements Listing. If you have an item you'd like for us to list, please email us at calendar@cullmansense.com.
2016 April Morning Blend
Chamber of Commerce staff will welcome members and visitors to Karma's Coffee House every month to discuss the hottest topics in...
West Point Town Council Meets, Updates on New Fire Station, Storm Shelter and 157 Project
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, and the biggest topics of the night were the new fire station and storm shelter, as well as the Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project.
Coming soon to the old...
Obituary: Dorothy Dean Gable Davis
Mrs. Dorothy Dean Gable Davis, 82, of Sterrett, AL formerly of Holly Pond, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Cullman County to Zady and Myrtie Mae Reid Gable and graduated from Holly Pond High School. She is predeceased by her...
