Traffic Stop, short chase lead to multiple drug arrests
CULLMAN - Five people were arrested on Monday after leading police on a short chase. Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason initiated a traffic stop on a silver Ford Taurus, but the vehicle failed to stop and the driver...
Obituary: Ezell Twilley
Funeral service for Ezell Twilley, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 7th, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Twilley passed away Friday, December 4th, 2015....
Obituary: Leroy Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Carl White and Dr. Corey Fontan. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
City Parks and Rec hosting ski trip Jan. 26-28
Photo courtesy of Winterplace Ski Resort
CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation announced this morning it will host a ski trip Jan. 26-28. The event, the department’s first-ever ski trip, will take place at Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia. The ski trip is limited...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests over the last weekend, including:
Jan. 2
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Bremen community. David Lee Ford, 45, of Bremen, was identified as the passenger of the vehicle in question.
Deputies determined that Ford...
Alabama hemp industry still growing strong
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp production is still at the forefront of many Alabama producers’ minds as early reports indicate an increase in the number of registered growers in 2021.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is still in the process of approving...
FFA Week with Ethan Lake
Freshmen FFA group after receiving their green hand degrees
WEST POINT - At the ripe old age of 27, Ethan Lake has come full circle, well, at least for now. Lake, who is a graduate of West Point High School, is now living his dream...
Cullman council sets fees for water, wastewater connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved ordinances setting new fees for connections, reconnections and other services of the water and wastewater systems.
Water fees
The water fee ordinance set forth the following fees for connections, reconnections and other services:
a) Reconnection Fee...
Obituary: Terry Lee Poynter
Terry Lee Poynter, 55, of Addison entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Terry was born July 7, 1965 in Virginia.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Terry is survived by his wife Sandra Poynter; daughter Jessica Poynter;...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 17 volleyball wins 14th straight ACCC regular-season championship; men’s golf finishes Calhoun Invitational runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s 17th-ranked volleyball team clinched the program’s 14th consecutive Alabama Community College Conference regular-season championship on Wednesday night with a road sweep at Southern Union (25-16, 25-21, 25-5).
Wallace State, which has also won 11 of the last 12 ACCC Tournament titles, has...
(Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy
Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow. Looney’s mental state was an issue in the trial and...
REHAU recognized as ‘Best New Supplier’ by GE Appliances
REHAU has been recognized as a "Best New Supplier" by key customer and major U.S. appliance manufacturer GE Appliances. Bernd Kupferer, vice president of the industrial solutions division of REHAU, accepted the award on behalf of REHAU’s team at the production plant in Cullman,...
Obituary: Douglas A. Lewis
Douglas A. Lewis, 65, passed away at his residence April 9, 2021. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served our country for 12 years in the United States Navy. He had a great love...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the coming days when below freezing temperatures are predicted. Everyone should remember to lower risks of cold-weather health problems by dressing...
Obituary: Ardis Frances Speegle
A graveside service for Ardis Frances Speegle, 80, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, with Steven Speegle officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Speegle family.
Mrs. Speegle passed away November 6, 2021 at Cullman...
Cullman County elementary and middle school students return to 5-day in-person classes April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the county school board meeting Thursday evening that Kindergarten through eighth-grade classes will be returning to in-person instruction five days per week beginning Monday, April 12, following the expiration of the state...
Cullman honors fallen, unveils new monument
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s annual Memorial Day program was held Saturday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park at Sportsman Lake. It was a somber affair honoring the area’s fallen service members, with a special focus on Vietnam and aviation.
Fairview native and retired U.S. Army...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Susan Moore 74-68, Lady Raiders suffer 1st loss of season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. –The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night after competing in last week’s Cullman County Tournament and they celebrated senior night with a pair of matchups against Susan Moore. The Lady Raiders dropped to...
Great chili for a great cause
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday afternoon, and while the rain may have kept some people at home, the participants in...
Girl Scout troop forming in Colony, looking for members
Kim Searcy addresses the Colony Town Council
COLONY - Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama (GSNCA) is looking for a few good girls...around Colony. The closest troop to the community is located in Good Hope, a fair distance. Parents of girls who want to be...
OBITUARY: Daphine Whatley Gingrich
Funeral services for Daphine Whatley Gingrich will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Seventh Street Baptist Church at 2 p.m. (lie-in-state 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.) with Eric Martin, Randy Makemson and Kerry Cleghorn officiating. Interment will be in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders run over Redskins 34-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Good Hope Raiders are victorious over the Oneonta Redskins and they did it in convincing fashion. The Raiders racked up over 500 yards on the ground and had three separate rushers with...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Barrett, 56, of Crane Hill will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barrett passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She...
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day program
And so Talmadge, we are gathered here today; still enjoying the sweet freedom that you bought us, with thankful hearts for your selfless devotion to your country.”
Retired Col. Ken Brown
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a Memorial Day...
Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee receives Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award
Cullman County received the Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award for the Northeast Region during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. Members received a plaque and a $1,000 cash award. The honor goes to a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022. 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
September 14
identity theft; third-degree theft of property; person
September 15
Arrests
March...
WWII vet special guest at Wallace State
George Mills, a local WWII veteran, was hosted for a two-hour seminar Tuesday by Wallace State history instructor Leigh Ann Courington. She and her students dressed in period outfits and styled their hair to welcome him to the campus.
Mills served in the U.S. Army's...
Obituary: Faye Eddy Key
Funeral service for Faye Eddy Key, age 83, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Holy Ground Baptist Church (Formerly New Mt. Zion Baptist Church) in Crane Hill, with her sons, Ryan Key and Robin Key officiating. Interment will follow...
Obituary: Charles ‘Ken’ Sparks
Mr. Charles "Ken" Sparks, age 94, of Albertville, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 6 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Memory Hill Cemetery, with Brother Chris Johnson and Brother Mike Johnson officiating.
He is survived by...
Pet of the week: My Bonnie lies over the sea
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bonnie, a 1-year-old female pit terrier mix with striking chocolate eyes, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Bonnie is a laid-back pup, which is a rare find for her mixed breed. Her unassuming low-medium energy level lends to her...
Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman awarded nearly $200,000
CULLMAN - Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, a nonprofit center that serves child abuse victims in Cullman County, recently received a $187,161 grant, awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
“These are competitive grants,”...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,662 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 642 were confirmed...
Obituary: Ronald Gordon Hicks
Funeral services for Ronald Gordon Hicks, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens; Revs Mark Smith, Tommy Graves, Keith Warden and Wade Maynard officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
July 31• harassment; person; Catoma Ln. NE
August 1•...
NWTF Alabama commits over $230K for 2024, boosts sew Habitat for the Hatch Initiative
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - The Alabama NWTF State Chapter recently approved $183,613 to 25 projects across the state for the 2024 Fiscal Year, along with a $50,000 commitment to wild turkey research. With collaborative partner funding, the NWTF Alabama’s investment for 2024 will be leveraged...
The story of Lillian Foust Mobley: 100 years and counting
A lady of great accomplishment and longevity celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 22, 2022. She was born on Sept. 22, 1922, to Samuel Andrew Foust and Jessie Dodson Foust.
She is the oldest of 40 grandchildren. Mrs. Mobley’s Foust family came to America (i.e.,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 29
forgery-3rd degree; Van’s Sporting Goods; forged checkcriminal trespassing-3rd degree; WalMart; Olive...
Hanceville City Council discusses allocation of incoming American Rescue Plan funds
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The focus at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting was on how to best allocate the money expected from the American Rescue Plan. Hanceville is also expecting additional money from a recent settlement from Tyson. Mayor Kenneth Nail presented his ideas and...
Commission hears concerns about CR 236
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor of its meeting to public comment Thursday morning, two residents who live on County Road 236 near Dodge City came...
Obituary: Claudia Laverne Smitherman
Claudia Laverne Smitherman, age 80, of Arley, passed away Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1942 in Slaton, Texas.
Private services will be held on a later date.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Stacy Patton (Danny); sons, Lynn Smitherman and...
Obituary: James M. ‘Buddy’ Thompson
Funeral service for James M. ‘Buddy’ Thompson, 58, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy. 278 East, is in charge of...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 18
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 306 MMdomestic violence; CR...
Cullman group supports families with special needs
CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group. Founded in 2003 by Rhonda Davis (the group's current leader), Jessica Dyson and Jo Keeton, the group’s...
Bussman to Nail: Resign immediately
The picture that started the controversy / Facebook
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds.
CULLMAN - Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman on Friday called on Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail to resign over the "inappropriate and disrespectful" comments Nail allegedly made about Gov. Kay Ivey on Facebook.
Bussman said in...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1920 and 1936:
From the files of 1920:
Apple pickers are busy now in the Mellon Orchards near Anniston. Three thousand trees on 35 acres are expected to produce 24 bushels on average to each tree.
Mr. Thomas J. Culpepper died at his home, three miles west of Cullman,...
Community storm shelters to open today if Tornado Watch is issued
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is issued. Below is the current list of shelters available.
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
Obituary: Diann Bailey
Diann Bailey passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1951 to Virgil and Imogene Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Beck; son, Josh (Tammy) West; grandchildren, Mason (Courtney) Beck,...
‘Best of Bama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing has added another honor to its collection as it expands its brewing operation in south Cullman, being recognized as one of the “Best of Bama” by Alabama Magazine. A readers’ poll in the periodical, which describes itself as...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather outbreak
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama. The page tracks the storms through the course of the day with meteorological data, describes each tornado event of the...
Touch a Truck event coming to Cullman County Fairgrounds May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch a Truck is a free event hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative where businesses, local first responders and other organizations bring their trucks and other special vehicles for an up-close and personal experience. The event will take place at the Cullman...
Hey, it’s a feline pet of the week! Meet Moggie
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay said the shelter’s had a good week for dog adoptions, including The Tribune’s Tuesday pet, so we asked her to share something new. Meet The Cullman Tribune’s very first feline Pet of the Week,...
St. Bernard Prep School holds special Veterans Day celebration
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Jack Natter, Marine vet Roy Drinkard and Fr. Bede Marcy. Fr. Bede holds Drinkard's 1938 SBPS diploma.
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, St. Bernard Prep School (SBPS) held ceremonies and a reception to honor local veterans, especially those who are school...
Cullman Utilities Board files suit against Duck River Dam engineers, construction company
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced the suit. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams, on behalf of the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman, filed suit against CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., ASI Constructors,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mr. Persall, who was born in Newton County, Georgia on February 6, 1869, came to Cullman County when he was 19 years old. His parents decided to return to Georgia, but he bought a farm and remained here. Five children were born to Mr....
Obituary: Nora Madonna Bright Smith
Nora Madonna Bright Smith, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 91.
Madonna was born June 17, 1927 in Portland, IN to Earnest and Ruth Bright.
Madonna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Rev....
City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year
Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts
CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be proud of its alumni, as evidenced at Friday’s Cullman City Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon. Among those honored this...
Murder conviction in 2018 hit-and-run death of Holly Pond’s Bradley Ray Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Morris, Alabama, man was convicted of reckless murder on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Cullman County. Brett Steven Amerson’s conviction stems from a hit-and-run crash in 2018 that took the life of Bradley Ray Patterson, 39, of Holly Pond.
“This conviction...
Obituary: Christopher Banks
Christopher Banks, 43, of Vinemont passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.
Chris was born Oct. 14, 1976 to Donnie T. and Loretta Banks, who preceded him in death.
Chris was a talented woodworker and specialized in cabinet building. He also tinkered in small engine...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 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
Sept. 9
identity theft; person
Sept. 10
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree...
Obituary: Aquilla Blair Cofer
Aquilla Blair Cofer, 74, passed away August 19. Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama and have yet to be announced.
Missing Cullman woman found deceased; CPD investigate separate suicide case
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department shared an update on the missing woman found deceased yesterday.
CPD Police Chief said an autopsy was performed on Gloria Parker, which revealed no obvious cause of death.
“This is the preliminary results, and a final determination will not...
Obituary: Mabel Jemmelee Binegar
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mabel Jemmelee Binegar, 69, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Binegar family.
Mrs. Binegar passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1952 to James and Martha...
Obituary: Jerry Mack Buckelew
Funeral services for Jerry Mack Buckelew, 77, of Cullman will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Duck River Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hanceville...
Hanceville to Hold Public Hearing on Animal Ordinance Thursday
HANCEVILLE – On Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council will have its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. they will hold a public hearing on the City Animal Ordinance.
In the last meeting, the Council explained the problems the city is having...
Pair leads CPD on high-speed chase through downtown Cullman, down I-65
Updated 9-29-19 10:26 a.m.
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/29/update-suspect-in-thursday-night-chase-apprehended/
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/27/update-1-arrested-1-on-the-run-after-high-speed-chase/
https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/27/ccso-searching-for-male-suspect-in-arkadelphia/
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and a woman led authorities on a high-speed chase through Cullman and down Interstate 65 South Thursday night. It all started over an alleged shoplifting incident.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said, “At around 6:30 p.m....
AG Marshall joins coalition urging protection of prayer at public meetings
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, seen here in a Tribune file photo from 2017
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states recently in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the practice of lawmaker-led prayer at public meetings.
“Lawmaker-led...
‘The love for our seniors is very evident!’
Cullman Area Senior and Retiree Christmas Party breaks attendance record
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms was buzzing on Friday morning as its Browne Stone Centre was strung with golden lights and festive runners and centerpieces lined the tables. Soft Christmas music could barely be...
ALDOT advises drivers about road safety during eclipse
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.
Drivers are urged to not pull over at unsafe locations, such as stopping on interstates or any roadways, to view the eclipse....
Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 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
July 1
fourth-degree theft of property; Buettner Brothers Lumber Co.;...
City amends alcohol ordinance to allow sales by multiple vendors under 1 roof
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an amendment to its current alcohol ordinance that will allow multiple vendors to sell alcoholic beverages under the same roof. This paves the way for beverage sales at developer Shane Quick’s new project, Mae’s Food...
Obituary: Peggy Sue Lamb
Peggy Sue Lamb, 55, of Cullman passed away Jan. 18, 2021. She was born July 26, 1965 in Arab, Alabama to James and Betty Boyles Lamb.
Ms. Lamb was a hard-working woman and she spent over 30 years as an employee of Tyson Foods. She...
Superhero Fire: ‘We serve something greater’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Superhero Fire, an event organized by Karen Cook of Cook Ministries to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues, took place Saturday at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Cook Ministries is a faith-based organization dedicated to restoring mental health...
Cullman County citizens invited to open tax discussion this Saturday
FAIRVIEW – Citizens of Cullman County are invited to an open tax discussion on Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Fairview High School auditorium. The purpose of the meeting, according to organizer Ron Stone, is to talk about “how our taxes can be used and...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gusich
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Gusich, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the age of 89, will be at Cullman City Cemetery Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her mother Amanda...
‘Come Home to Vinemont’: school prepares to celebrate community history
Former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter talks about community history during last year’s school event. (Photo courtesy Jacqueline Hill)
VINEMONT - Over two days this December, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) will hold its eighth annual celebration of the history and heritage of the Vinemont community. ...
Obituary: Bernard Fredrick Schaefers Jr.
Funeral services for Bernard Fredrick Schaefers, Jr., age 67 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Patrick Egan officiating. Interment will be in Berlin Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is causing it? How does it affect me? These are all questions that consumers could be asking themselves right now. An...
Vinemont’s Duckett named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - TROY is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have...
Obituary: Mary Margaret McDonald
Mary Margaret McDonald, 69, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born October 1, 1953.
Mary is survived by her son, Terry Henry; brother, Tom Schaller (Margene); nieces and nephews, Kimberly White (Charles White, Jr.), Angela White,...
Ivey announces new protections for health care providers, businesses and guidance for Primary Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced new supplemental emergency proclamations aimed at protecting health care providers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest emergency proclamations also include new guidance on the July 14 Primary Runoff Election.
“I want to do everything...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 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 4
theft of property, unauthorized use of a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Pinson Valley eliminates Arab in opening round 45-0
PINSON VALLEY, Ala. – Arab hit the road for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and the Knights ran into a very strong Pinson Valley team. After falling behind the Indians early, Arab was never able to bounce back and...
Obituary: Sherri Smith Hudson
Funeral services for Sherri Smith Hudson of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs....
2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany while the national anthem was played by the Hanceville High School German Band. The opening prayer was administered by Chaplain...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek edges South Lamar on the road 32-26
MILLPORT, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for another regional showdown and this time it was against the Stallions of South Lamar. Neither team was able to build more than a 1-possession lead in the game and it...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader
DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the Bulldogs. The Aggies plated five runs in the second inning to take an early lead and after adding to their...
Obituary: William David Duke
William David Duke of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 4, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born April 21, 1956 in Cullman to Argus and Hollie Wilbanks Duke.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Graveside services are Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at...
Cullman Gets a Taste of Ireland
The Irish Chipper Opens
CULLMAN – Cullman is getting a taste of Ireland with the opening of The Irish Chipper. This charming new restaurant is located downtown, next to The Downtown Grill, and is open for lunch.
Owners Doris and Martin Merriman are pleased to bring...
Obituary: Clyde Benton Shelton
Funeral services for Clyde Benton Shelton, 78, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Bailey officiating; interment in New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Guthery, Kerber lead Saints, Lady Saints to wins at Hay of a Run in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several
local squads were in action at the Fairview “Hay of a Run” meet Tuesday afternoon
but it was St. Bernard that left with the most hardware. The Saints finished 22
points ahead of Fairview to collect a win and the Lady Saints edged...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies blast Vinemont 41-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –- The
Fairview Aggies played host to the Vinemont Eagles on a soggy senior night
Thursday and after the Aggies and Eagles both collected wins last week, it was
Fairview that came away victorious this week, 41-14.
Fairview received the opening kickoff and it didn’t...
Wallace State hosts “Back to Class Bash” for its students
Photo: Wallace State student James Arnold, left, contemplates a move as he plays outdoor checkers with Zach Glenn.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Alumni Association, Student Government Association and Success Coaches hosted a “Back to Class Bash” last week in front of the Student Center.
Wallace State...
Vinemont father, son battling cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Wendy Smithson wasn’t prepared for what fall 2022 would look like when her son, and then her husband, were diagnosed with different types of cancer, two months apart.
“My son, Walker Smithson, was diagnosed Sept 2, 2022, with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic (also...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies top Foley 7-6 in extra innings; Tuesday scoring recap
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Aggies are one of several local teams competing in Gulf Shores this week and they spent the afternoon Tuesday locked in a tight battle with the Foley Lions. Foley was in control for a large portion of the game,...
Obituary: Edna Johnson
A funeral mass for Edna Johnson, 81, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow the service at Cullman Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m....
Obituary: Alma Pauline Livingston Williams
Alma Pauline Livingston Williams, age 75, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Alma was born in Courtland, Alabama to Paul Steven and Birdie Alma Jacobs Livingston. She is preceded in death by her husband: Sammy Wayne Williams and her...
A special day for some special athletes
CULLMAN - It is not unusual to find Oliver Woodard Stadium, on the campus of Cullman High School, bustling with activity, both on the playing surface and the bleachers, but Tuesday’s event was a special kind of amazing: the Special Olympics. Athletes from all...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Hwy. 278 W
Updated 9/8/22 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local authorities have identified the person who was involved in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening as Hannah White. White, a pedestrian, was injured when she was struck by a vehicle at U.S. Highway 278 West near West Elementary...
Obituary: John “Thad” Bates
John “Thad” Bates of Cullman passed away May 6, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born June 1, 1927 in Cullman to Robert Lemuel and Mamie Trimble Bates.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Billie Mae Guthrie Bates, sister Myrtle Hendrix,...
Obituary: James Alden Burks
James Alden Burks, age 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. James was born Feb. 26, 1942, in Cullman, Alabama to Lethie Pearl Butler Burks and Walter Jackson Burks.
James is survived by his daughters: Tonya Kordonis, Wendy Kish; his...
