Obituary: I.V. Pickering
I.V. Pickering, age 81, of Vinemont, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama.
She was born to Matthew Trussell and Dorthy Christine Watts in Arley, Alabama on Sep. 13, 1942. I.V. retired from the Alabama Department of...
Obituary: Judy Ann Parker
Judy Ann Parker, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama, to Floyd McDowell and Ophelia McDowell.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristina Harris; parents; and brother,...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Woodland Village Health...
Obituary: Willard Ryan Drummond
Funeral service for Willard Ryan Drummond, age 55, of Cullman, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 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
December 19• unauthorized use of vehicle; person• criminal...
STATE REPORT CARD: CCBOE sees wide-ranging growth
Updated Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the recently-released Alabama State Department of Education Report Card, Cullman County Schools had overall score improvements at 23 of it 28 schools. With a district-level score of 89, Cullman County is tied with Madison...
PREP CHEER: ‘We’re all there for each other’: West Point’s Makaila Wylie enjoying sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore cheerleader Makaila Wylie has been cheering since the fifth grade and she's currently in her second year on the varsity cheer team. She's enjoying every minute of it so far and having three guys on the team...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Exchange’ by John Grisham
“The Exchange” is John Grisham’s latest novel. It is advertised as a sequel to “The Firm” that was published in 1991, but it reads more like a standalone novel.
“The Exchange” takes place 15 years later with Mitch and Abby McDeere living in New York City...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops Cold Springs on the road 60-46, Lady Raiders roll 68-35
BREMEN, Ala. – After collecting wins over Hanceville Monday night, Good Hope hit the road to take on another county rival at Cold Springs Tuesday night and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home with wins. The Lady Raiders cruised past the Lady...
Vinemont seniors enjoy Christmas meal, cookie contest
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 18, the senior residents of Vinemont gathered at the Vinemont Community Center for their monthly meal, hosted by the South Vinemont Town Council.
As guests joined the party, they were invited to snag one of the various handmade Christmas...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville picks up 60-43 win at Holly Pond, Lady Broncos handle Lady Bulldogs 48-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond returned home to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to host its county rivals from Hanceville Tuesday night and both county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Broncos handled Hanceville 48-24 and in the boys’ game, the Bulldogs pulled away...
Obituary: Terre Gail Gouge Long
Terre Gail Gouge Long, age 66, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 16, 1957 to Norman and Hilda Gouge.
Terre is survived by her brother, Bill (Ramona) Gouge; nieces, Andrea (Thomas) Lee and Samantha (Garrett)...
Obituary: Faith Moody-Hammock
Hanceville Funeral Home announces the passing of our very own and beloved, Faith Moody-Hammock, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place at Union Hill Cemetery in...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Bradford
Jimmy Dale Bradford, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Jimmy is survived by his cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents George and Leona Bradford; brothers, T. J. Bradford, Herman Bradford, Bill Bradford...
Obituary: Carolyn Kay Zimmerman
Memorial service for Carolyn Kay Zimmerman, 94, of Cullman, is Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Dorsey Creek Church in Dodge City.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Carolyn was born Jan. 7, 1929, to Earnest Kay and Emma Nelson Kay....
Obituary: Beverly Ann Chambless
Beverly Ann Chambless, age 65, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at Huntsville hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1958 in Hinton, West Virginia.
Beverly loved cooking, baking, fishing, crocheting, movie trivia and spending time with family. She was very active in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 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
December 18• criminal mischief-3rd degree; City of Cullman;...
‘If you can just give them just a little hope, that’s what you need to do’
Parkside Outreach, Parkside School partner for Christmas meal and program
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The scent of chicken and dressing and fresh rolls wafted through Parkside School’s lunchroom on Saturday evening, Dec. 16, 2023, as Baileyton residents filed in for a free hot meal and seasonal...
Wreaths Across America: ‘Say their name with pride and honor’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman City Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cullman Lions Club, Cullman Area Technology Academy JROTC, Boy Scouts and other volunteers banded together to place wreaths...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison picks up 61-35 win over Curry, Lady Bulldogs fall 38-29
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the 4A Curry Yellow Jackets for two contests on the hardwood at lovely Allen Stephenson Gym on a blustery chilly Monday night. The young Lady Bulldogs played good basketball for three quarters of their game but there are four quarters...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope earns 53-37 win over Hanceville, Lady Raiders rout Lady Bulldogs 86-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home to host a pair of matchups against its rivals from Hanceville Monday night and both Raider squads defended their home court with wins. Ava McSwain racked up a game-high 33 points for the Lady Raiders in...
Obituary: Billy J. Lovins
Arrangements for Billy J. Lovins, 58, of Arab, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Billy was born July 17, 1965, to Opal Annette Bruce Lovins. He passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
He was preceded...
Obituary: Russell Lewis Breedlove
Russell Lewis Breedlove, age 71, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 1, 1952.
He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lewis Breedlove, and mother, Julie Breedlove.
Survivors include his children, Adam Breedlove, Tammy Breedlove,...
Obituary: Howard Gerald Hafer
Howard Gerald Hafer, age 78, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy "Carolyn" Hafer; his brother Teddy Hafer; his daughters Tammy (Terry) Waters, Rhonda (Mark) Jackson, and Crystal (Travis) Lansford, his grandchildren Haley (Justin) Vanderburg,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God on your side’: Hanceville’s Kinsley Wright talks freshman year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad. She has enjoyed the experience so far and has learned so much from her teammates.
"It has been such a good...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 14• theft of property; CR 282• violation of protection order; CR 1535• theft...
AHSAA releases 2024-26 fall sports classifications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s Central Board met Monday morning to hash out the fall sports classifications for the 2024-26 school years and after a long deliberation, the board released new regional, sectional and area maps for fall sports. A couple of notable moves...
WSCC: More than 40 complete Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 40 students were recognized Thursday at the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College. The program pinned 17 students completing its Cardiovascular pathway and 24 from its Abdomen/Obstetrics pathways.
In marking their accomplishment, it...
Vinemont Town Council votes to replace Town vehicle
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Vinemont Town Council voted unanimously to surplus its current vehicle – a 2010 Dodge Charger – and purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
During its work session, the council discussed purchasing new pickleball sets...
WSCC: More than 30 complete Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 students were recognized Thursday during the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Imaging program, including the first cohort of students completing the Radiation Therapy option.
“We gather to celebrate not just the end of an educational journey but the beginning...
HPD chief says crime decrease due to increased visibility
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its second to last meeting of 2023, the Hanceville City Council had just four items on the agenda Thursday, Dec. 14. Among them was an update from Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared data showing key differences in crime rates...
Cullman County Public Library System searching for new director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board recently approved the posting of the vacancy for the library director position. Josie Harrington, the library’s most recent director, stepped down in November. The posting is now live on the Cullman County Public Library System’s...
Melvin Hasting discusses candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2
Updated Feb. 24, 2024, at 2:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 22 years of trial experience and currently serving as president of the Cullman County Bar Association, Melvin Hasting discussed his candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2 with The Tribune.
Hasting said he is...
CCBOE recognizes exceptional employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Dec. 12, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized employees who have shown an overwhelming commitment to theirs job and dedication to the students of Cullman County Schools.
E5 Exceptional Award recipients have to be nominated for...
City schools achieve straight As on state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - Report cards are in, and Cullman City Schools scored straight A’s once again.The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2022-2023 school year found Cullman City Schools achieved increases across the board that rank the district among the best...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
The dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California, to make their home.
Glen Jetton, of Gold Ridge spent Saturday night with his uncle and aunt,...
Obituary: Icy Mae Alston Raburn
Icy Mae Alston Raburn, age 96, of Arley, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 9, 1927 in Arley to Zenus and Maggie Smith Wade. Icy Mae was a lifelong member of Meek Baptist Church....
Obituary: Hughlen Iola Murphree
Hughlen Iola Murphree, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on the morning of Dec. 16, 2023, at the age of 83. Hughlen was born to Ovis C. and Zilla Granade Murphree on April 28, 1940.
Brother Murphree was...
Obituary: Charlie J. Patterson
Memorial Service for Charlie J. Patterson, 80, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Pastor Paul Monk officiating. Family will welcome friends for visitation from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall
Hazel Evelyn Kuykendall was born February 17, 1932 in Marks, Mississippi to H.R. Estridge and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estridge. She passed from this life Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside service for Mrs. Kuykendall is Sunday, Dec. 17,...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Hanceville 35-21 to win county championship
BREMEN, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville returned to Cold Springs High School Saturday to battle it out for this year’s county tournament championship and after a tight first half, the Raiders outscored the Bulldogs 22-11 in the second half to pull away and...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview edges Cold Springs 33-30 to claim back to back county titles
BREMEN, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the Fairview Lady Aggies are Cullman County Tournament Champions. The Lady Aggies fell behind Cold Springs early but put together a dominant second quarter to take a lead into the locker room at halftime and held...
‘It was so magical’
Falkville hosts inaugural Christmas parade
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its first Christmas parade Tuesday night, and saw a huge turnout.
Mayor Ken Winkles said the event was far bigger and better than he could have imagined.
“It was amazing,” Winkles smiled. “I am...
Inaugural Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sydni Helms-Hipp is remembered by all as a bright, caring young woman who loved her family, community and Jesus. Her life was tragically cut short in September 2023, but her memory lives on in her community and her family. Her family...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits county matchups at Meek
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled a few miles south to take on a big county rival in the Meek Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the opener in a closer game than the final score would indicate, 59-38. The Addison men came away with a 64-48 win...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn area wins over Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils for a pair of area games Friday night and both varsity squads collected wins. The girls' game saw the Lady Warriors cruise past the Lady Red Devils 73-30 while in the boys’...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down D.A.R. 66-59, Sharpe’s 32 leads Lady Bearcats to 60-21 win
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman was back at home at Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against D.A.R. and both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats earned wins over the Patriots. The Lady Bearcats took the down D.A.R. 60-21 and the...
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Brown
Dorothy Ann Brown, age 88, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Brenda Kay (Robert Keith) Brown Pace; and her son David Keith Brown.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Gerald Brown; her parents...
Obituary: Carlyn Georgia Welch
Graveside service for Carlyn Georgia Welch, 93, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens, with Pastor John Bussman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Welch was born May 10, 1930, to George J....
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15, 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
December 9• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Nov. 28
Deputies arrested Christopher Shaun Graves, 40, of Cullman, on a probation violation for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Dec. 8
Deputies responded to a call...
Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year. Winners received a certificate recognizing their achievements, a gift card from AmFirst Credit Union and the opportunity to receive a...
Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cullman City Cemetery Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16, and the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a short ceremony before being joined by volunteers to place wreaths on veterans’ graves at the...
Obituary: Johnny Harvey Shaw
A Celebration of Life service for Johnny Harvey Shaw, 85, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Family will welcome friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. to visit.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday
‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop, is happening this Saturday, Dec. 16.
The popular annual Christmastime event has been going strong for a decade.
CPD Public Relations Officer...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv awarded medical cannabis business license
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County’s Wagon Trail Med-Serv was one of five integrated facility applicants awarded medical cannabis business licenses by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) at its meeting on Dec. 12, 2023. The other four were Trulieve AL, Sustainable Alabama, Flowerwood Medical Cannabis and...
Obituary: Thomas Edward Watkins
Thomas Edward Watkins, age 82, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 4, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cathy Watkins; and sister, Kay Watkins.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Beasley...
Obituary: Roy Wayne Stevenson
Roy Wayne Stevenson, 62, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2023. Mr. Stevenson was born in Booneville, Mississippi, to James B. and Annie Kathryn Davis Stevenson on Dec. 21, 1960.
Roy and Edith decided to leave Mississippi and found themselves in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 11• assault; CR 747• assault; CR 346• domestic violence; CR 1269• domestic violence;...
Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport addressed the commission in hopes of it approving a camping rate increase for Smith...
Baileyton hosts 4th annual Christmas Drive-Thru
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Drive-Thru, held Saturday evening, Dec. 9, 2023. The event was a team effort...
Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way to do so than to take them “around the world” to learn about Christmas traditions?
Brown said she started thinking about...
Obituary: Howard Crawford Adams
Howard Crawford Adams, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the age of 55. Mr. Adams was born to Charles Edgar and Martha Carolyn Nelson Adams on Oct. 5, 1968, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Mr. Adams was a truck driver...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 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
December 11• theft of property-4th degree; Dixie Duds...
EES opens the wardrobe to Narnia just in time for Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School transformed into a lovely Christmas wonderland in recent weeks, as teachers and staff took part in a hallway competition for best Christmas decorations. The winning hallway belongs to the fourth grade, which based its design on the C.S....
Christmas on the Farm
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families flocked to Snead’s Farmhouse for its Christmas on the Farm event Saturday, Dec. 9. The warmish sunny afternoon was the perfect break in the day’s dreary drizzly weather, allowing a few hours of farmhouse festivities.
Owner Judy Snead smiled and excitedly...
Vinemont hosts Christmas in the Park
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont held its third annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec 9. A looming threat of severe weather kept the crowd sparse, although the lack of a large audience couldn’t dim the beauty of...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv, LLC receives medical marijuana integrated facility business license
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), at its meeting on December 12, 2023, ranked applicants and voted to award medical cannabis business licenses to the following integrated facility applicants.
Integrated Facility LicenseTrulieve AL, Inc.Sustainable Alabama, LLCWagon Trail Med-Serv, LLCFlowerwood Medical Cannabis, LLCSpecialty Medical...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond splits varsity matchups with Falkville
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of region games Tuesday night and Holly Pond ended up splitting its games with Falkville. The Lady Broncos got off to a fast start and all, but one player found...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fends off Fairview 60-50, Lady Eagles collect 44-33 win
VINEMONT, Ala. — The Fairview Aggies made the brief trip over to Vinemont High School for a pair of county matchups Tuesday night and both Eagle squads defended their home court with wins. The Lady Eagles got things started with a 44-33 win over...
Obituary: Elvina Judy Dodd
Elvina Judy Dodd, 71 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at her residence.
She was born July 4, 1952, in White House Community, Alabama. Judy graduated from Phillips High School in 1970. She was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ...
Obituary: Jan Callan Massey
Funeral service for Jan Callan Massey, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Tim Lipsey officiating; interment in Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until...
Obituary: Carol Lynn Russell Fowler
Carol Lynn Russell Fowler, 50, of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
Carol was born on a Naval base in Spain. She graduated from Cold Springs High School in 1991. She worked for State Farm for over 30 years. She had a big...
Obituary: Detlef Herbert Peter
Arrangements for Detlef Herbert Peter, 73, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Peter was born June 17, 1950 to Guenter Peter and Elisabeth Hampe Peter. He passed from this life on Dec. 10, 2023.
He...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Quick
Funeral service for Johnny Ray Quick, 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr....
Full ride: St. Bernard’s Andrew Tombo awarded prestigious scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the remarkable achievement of one of its exceptional seniors, Nicolas “Andrew” Tombo, who has been accepted to the esteemed College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts with a full-ride scholarship through the prestigious QuestBridge program.
QuestBridge,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 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
December 6• menacing; person; Hwy. 157
December 7• criminal...
Pancakes with Santa!
BERLIN, Ala. - Local families and children were lined up before 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec 9, for the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Pancakes with Santa breakfast. Flashing lights from a BVFD vehicle blinked in the early morning fog, marking the driveway entrance to...
CCBOE rolls out new driver’s ed vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from three lucky Cullman County high schools will be practicing their driving skills in style as their new driver’s education vehicles are rolling into school parking lots this week. On Monday, Dec. 11, Cullman County Schools unveiled three brand new...
(Updated) St. Joseph Dr. NW to undergo repairs starting Tuesday morning
Updated Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an emergency bid for reclamation and repaving of St. Joseph Drive Northwest, starting from Scott Street Northwest and Dripping Springs Road area and going north to Alabama Highway...
Obituary: Ronald Laverne White
Ronald Laverne White, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ronald was born in Cullman, Alabama on Nov. 30, 1940 to Luther B. and Lucille Williams White.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 7• domestic violence; CR 1196• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Surprising origins of America’s Christmas tradition
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has a surprisingly storied history, with the first recorded instance of the church celebrating Christmas or "Cristes Maesse" coming from Rome in 336 AD. It did not become a major festival as we know it...
Obituary: James Theodore Melton
James Theodore Melton, 93, of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 28, 1930 in Chester, MS.
James was a faithful servant of the Lord and went into the Music Ministry after getting his...
CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High School Agriculture Teacher Rusty Roden and Fairview Middle School Counselor Brittany Davis.
"Rusty is always willing to help and works on...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson recaps junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a solid year. She talked about this past season, what all she learned, what it was like to play with a...
TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl
TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun Belt program to play a Power Five opponent in a bowl game. Troy is set to square off against Duke...
Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe this holiday season.
Tips for your home
Keep doors and windows locked at all times
If you are leaving for an extended period...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking the opportunity to gain some real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills along the way.Cullman High School has partnered...
Holly Pond Robotics Team ends spectacular 1st season
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students at Holly Pond Middle and Elementary Schools have a new extracurricular team on their roster this year – Robotics. The team is made up of four smaller teams, grouped together based on age and grade level; two elementary school-aged...
Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the files of 1933
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama.
The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes: Mildred White, Grace Wonderlich, Almedia Newman, Elizabeth Glasscock, Mary Louise...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in this year’s field. In the early games, Holly Pond fell to Mortimer Jordan 68-42, Cullman defeated Corner 66-25 and West...
Obituary: Joyce Lynn Stewart
Joyce Lynn Stewart, age 60, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born, March 10, 1963 to J.W. McLeroy and Irene Haynes.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Adam Stewart; children, Jennifer Johnson, Adam J...
Obituary: Allen Howard Allred
Funeral services for Allen Howard Allred, 83, of Hanceville, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023at Hanceville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with service to follow at 1 p.m. the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with graveside service afterwards...
Obituary: Pauline Elliott Nuss
Graveside services for Pauline Elliott Nuss, 83, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at Center Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Nuss was born on Aug. 10, 1940, to the late Calrence and Vernie (Ratliff) Elliott in Cullman, Alabama. She passed away on Dec....
Obituary: Justin Dewayne Crumbley
Justin Dewayne Crumbley, a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 44. Justin was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 28, 1979, to Rickey L. Crumbley and Vicky Diane White.
Mr. Crumbley was...
Obituary: Jon Alexander Roberts
Memorial service for Jon Alexander Roberts, 26, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Alex was born Aug. 24, 1997, to Tim Roberts...
Obituary: David Anthony Lee Schultz
Funeral service for David Anthony Lee Schultz, 47, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Schultz was born Nov. 2, 1976 to Tony Curl and Patricia Schultz Curl. He passed from this life too soon on...
Obituary: Nelson Keith Buchanan
Memorial service for Nelson Keith Buchanan, 79, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Buchanan was born Jan. 13, 1944 to Luther Buchanan and Anna Perdue Buchanan. He passed from this life on Dec. 8,...
Obituary: Leigh Ann Johnson
Memorial service for Leigh Ann Johnson, 42, of Addison, is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Family will welcome friends from 4 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for a short visitation with family prior...
