‘We can honor her by continuing to do good in this world’
Remembering Victim Services Executive Director Carol Horstman
CULLMAN, Ala.– The halls of Victim Services of Cullman are a bit quieter this month after executive director of seven years Carol Horstman passed away unexpectedly in her home on Nov. 27, 2023.
Ever the optimist, Horstman was a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 51-34, Lady Bulldogs fall 71-32
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison basketball teams hosted their neighbors from Central Winston County who just happen to be their archrivals, the Winston County Yellow Jackets. The Addison girls were hoping to build on the momentum of their first win of the season, but it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against Southeastern
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their varsity battles with the Mustangs. The Lady Eagles dominated the Lady Mustangs from start to finish to collect an 86-27...
Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected to last around three hours and will affect approximately 4,500 Co-op members in the East Point, Berlin, Welti, Simcoe, Duck...
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. Brakes hissed as they let out their passengers; students from every reach of the county were greeted by...
Obituary: Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson
Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson, age 74, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Nov. 12, 1949 in Meridian, Mississippi to Rufus and Dorothy Brewster Wilson. Brother Warren faithfully served the Baptist Church for...
Obituary: Mary Lou Nix Graveman
Mary Lou Nix Graveman, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Joe on Dec. 6, 2023. Mary was born on Nov. 22, 1936 to Thomas Wesley Nix and Sarah Idella Haynes Nix.
Funeral services will be...
Obituary: Joyce G. Dunn Estes White
Joyce G. Dunn Estes White, age 76, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Denise Estes; her sister Terri Dunn Carter (Todd); her niece and nephew Abby and Grant, her granddaughter Lindsey Forester (Dustin), her granddaughter...
Cullman’s Jake Burkey finds success as off-road vehicle titan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sometimes finding the right career path means going off the beaten path – literally. That’s the lesson of Cullman, Alabama resident and business leader Jake Burkey.The 2009 graduate of Tennessee Tech University is now the CEO of Busted Knuckle Off Road,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 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 5• harassment; person
December 6• duty upon striking...
Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters, with volunteer numbers dropping by an estimated 40% over the past 20 years.
According to Cullman County EMA...
Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased
Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a home Thursday evening, Dec. 7, at approximately 5:35 p.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said the crash sparked a fire....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs earn 47-30 win over Oakman, Addison drops nailbiter 45-42
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats tonight for a boy and girls' matchup and the crowd was treated to two good games. Addison girls got their first win of the season 47-30 while the boys dropped a heartbreaker 45-42 for their first...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away from West Point 65-49
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point Thursday night and both Raider squads earned wins over the Warriors. After a tight opening half, the Lady Raiders pulled...
Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in Falkville. Authorities are asking for help from the public to locate him.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) identified the trusty...
Obituary: Kelly Neal Bradford
Funeral service for Kelly Neal Bradford, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Javon Daniel officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Auston “Auzz” Riley Thomason
Funeral Service for Auston "Auzz" Riley Thomason, age 24, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday,...
Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack
Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born on June 21, 1970 in Jasper, Alabama to Clayton and Gladis Hammack. Larry loved his job, liked to travel especially to the mountains, and he...
Obituary: Margie Blankenship
Margie Blankenship, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born July 6, 1944 in Florence, Alabama. After working as a secretary to help put her husband through college at The University of Alabama,...
Obituary: Perry Leonard Ashley
Perry Leonard Ashley, 79, of Cullman, AL passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. Perry was born on Oct. 4, 1944, in Cullman, AL and graduated from Fairview High School.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles, his mother, Bessie, sister, Retha, brother, Harold,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
December 4• domestic violence; CR 569• violation of protection order; CR 1545• harassment; CR...
‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take care of them’
Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille at Trident Marina Sunday, Dec. 3, to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Children enjoyed the lights, hot cocoa,...
Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting
Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation Dec. 3-4 in Montgomery. The event included elections, special recognitions and entertainment.
Business session elections
Four-hundred sixty-two...
Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax filers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million Alabama tax filers. Since Dec. 1, which was the start date authorized by law, her office said officials have worked...
Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman Co. moonshine
CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally distilled moonshine on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to the Cullman County Museum. The freshman “Blackberry” blend is the first legally...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘We are more than a team; we are a family’: Arab’s Bennett Elrod recaps junior season
ARAB, Ala. -- This volleyball season was a special one for the Arab Lady Knights as they rolled past everyone to get to the Class 5A state finals, but they ended up falling just short in the title game to finish the season state...
CCSO Rodeo Sponsor Dinner sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Rodeo Sponsor Dinner Tuesday night at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman, ahead of this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. According to Sheriff Matt Gentry, the dinner was an overwhelming success.
“It was by...
Obituary: Shelia Boatright Cofer
Funeral service for Shelia Boatright Cofer, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Emeus Baptist Church with Greg Aldridge officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Rodney Wayne Sizemore
Rodney Wayne Sizemore, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Sizemore was born on March 19, 1958, in Marshall County, Alabama, to George Kelly and Nelle Dean Silvers Sizemore.
Mr. Sizemore enjoyed a good meal and watching...
Obituary: Patricia Miller Seymore
Patricia Miller Seymore, age 75, of the Nesmith Community, passed away December 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 13, 1948 to Louis Cecil and Elma Lou Miller. Patricia’s world revolved around her loving husband, J.C., her children, her...
Obituary: Letha Mae McKinney
Funeral services for Letha Mae McKinney, 84, of Dalton, IL will be 1 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. until...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Quick
McMinnville resident and White County, TN native Sarah Ann Quick, age 80, was born March 24, 1943 and died Nov. 30, 2023.
A homemaker and a member of the Catholic church, she was the daughter of the late Roy...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 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
November 29• harassing communications; person
November 30• harassment; person;...
Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.
The Falkville Community Pride group- which hosts the event each year, said this is the 25th occurrence of Christmas in the Park— and...
Inaugural Festival of Trees underway at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The lobby of the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) was full to the brim on Saturday, Dec. 2, as the Cullman Tree Commission unveiled its new endeavor, the inaugural Festival of Trees. Students from five local public schools and four...
Annual Lights of Love event set for Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Protestant Church’s Christ Hall.
Giving a gift of love for $20, $40, $60 or more places a...
Obituary: Mildred Eady Edmondson
Funeral service for Mildred Eady Edmondson, 97, of Cullman, is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane Hill, with Bro. Brandon Watson and Bro. Tommy Graves officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 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 4• leaving scene of accident; person; Fuller...
‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks ground on new turf fields
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman High School’s Soccer Field Tuesday to celebrate the first steps of a project they’re all excited to see get underway....
Tribune introduces Bedtime Storytellers Series
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune’s “Bedtime Storytellers Series” is officially underway online with a stacked list of readers made up of beloved community members. At 8 p.m. every evening, followers of The Cullman Tribune and Cullman Today can tune in to hear stories...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the downtown campus continues. But don’t worry, the community will get one last chance to bid farewell to what has affectionately...
Baileyton seniors see massive turnout at annual community Christmas celebration
BAILEYTON, Ala. – With a line wrapped around the building and seemingly every child in Baileyton in attendance, excitement and anticipation built as the Baileyton Senior Center hosted its annual community Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Amid festive sweaters, a large, decorated...
Ivey ‘breaks ground’ on Co-op broadband expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Dec. 4, made a stop at the Cullman Electric Cooperative for a ceremonial groundbreaking to signify the beginning of a new broadband expansion project.
“Our presence in Cullman County today underscores our commitment to providing access to...
Obituary: Catherine Marie Burch
Catherine Marie Burch, 73, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Mrs. Burch was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandsons and cherished by her husband.
Mrs. Burch is survived by her...
Obituary: Shannon Lee Armstrong
Memorial service for Shannon Lee Armstrong, age 47, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur
Funeral service for Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: Thomas Ray Hobbie Jr.
Memorial service for Thomas Ray Hobbie, Jr, 45, of Madison, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was born Nov. 22, 1978 to Thomas Ray Hobbie, Sr. and Linda Bridges Hobbie. He passed from this life on Dec....
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
November 30• domestic violence; CR 601• harassment; CR 1435• domestic violence; CR 469• assault;...
A frugal mom’s guide to holiday shopping
Holidays and gifts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, if you aren’t carefully planning and scraping pennies, the holiday season can also go along with financial stress. Christmas and holiday shopping can be intimidating to even those with the largest of bank...
Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The contest is slated to kick off at 4...
‘American Pickers’ returning to Alabama, searching for leads
NEW YORK – Episodes of the hit show “American Pickers” will be filmed in Alabama in February 2024. The History Channel hit television show is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” It follows skilled pickers in the business as...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved budget for fiscal year 2024. The cuts and additions totaled to a net income of $153,670 back into the City’s...
Wallace State hosting ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Dec. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If you need some Christmas cheer, the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual “Christmas Spectacular” Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. The free show begins at 7 p.m. and is open...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the community.
From its inception, the airport has been integral to Cullman’s growth. "Without a thriving airport, a community is not able...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah, Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Rascoe are building a new home in West Cullman.
From January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935,...
Obituary: William J.C. Smith
William J.C. Smith, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Smith was born to William Hershel and Ruby Patterson Smith on Dec. 22, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents...
Obituary: Margie Ann Pigg
Margie Ann Pigg, age 77, of Vinemont, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 10, 1946 to Maggie Mae Johnson and Richard McBrayer. Margie was a lifelong homemaker. As she would sit on her front porch and...
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
Below is a list of postponements submitted to The Tribune.
Cullman County Christmas Parade
Postponed to Saturday, Dec. 9,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Holly Pond in 2nd half 79-44, Lady Raiders pick up 65-30 win
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a couple of big county games on Friday night. The Lady Raiders picked up a 65-30 win over the Lady Broncos, while a big second half by the Raiders was key as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Cold Springs 77-46, Lady Eagles remain unbeaten with 35-26 win
BREMEN, Ala. — The Cold Springs Eagles were back home in their newly-built gymnasium Friday night battling their county rivals from Fairview and the Aggies and Eagles split their varsity matchups. The Lady Eagles overcame a slow start and held off a late push...
Obituary: Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen
Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully of natural causes in Hanceville, Alabama.
Linda was born Jan. 25, 1940, in Oakland, California, to Muriel and Laurens Hunniecutt. Linda had four brothers all from Sacramento, California.
Linda had four...
Obituary: Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry
Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry went to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 29, 2023 at almost 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Elsberry, Son in law, Steven Argo and many of her siblings and friends. She was...
Obituary: Rachel Imogene Creasey
Rachel Imogene Creasey, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 29, 2023. She was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren/multiple great-grandchildren and devoted housewife.
Rachel is proceeded in death by her husband Maurice Creasy, late husband Walter R Heinl, mother Alma Hall, father Herbert...
Obituary: William Fred Abel
Funeral service for William Fred Abel, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in New Horizon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3,...
Obituary: Angela Jo Campbell
Funeral services for Angela Jo Campbell, 49, of Hanceville, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Angela was born March 15,...
Obituary: Brandy Evans Wilson
Funeral service for Brandy Evans Wilson, 38, of Cullman, will be Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Missionary Grove Baptist Church, with Randy Roberts officiating. Family will welcome friends Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 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
November 26• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Vinemont’s 2nd annual Christmas in the Park set for Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - Councilmembers and staff of the Town of South Vinemont are spending this week preparing and tying up loose ends for their second annual Christmas in the Park. Held in the newly renovated Vinemont Community Park, dubbed the Art Park, Christmas in...
Link hosting backpack drive for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – As many residents of Cullman County brave the wintery chill for dazzling light displays, outdoor holiday markets and even ice skating at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt, other residents strive to survive the winter with thin blankets and tents. Cullman’s unhoused population has...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently made the following arrests.
Nov. 20
Deputies arrested Jessica Lynne Armstrong, 42, of Cullman, on multiple failure to appear (FTA) and probation revocation warrants.
Armstrong is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (FTA),...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for two varsity contests and came away with a split. The Lady Bears came away with a solid 58-22 victory over the youthful Lady Bulldogs while the Bulldog men came away with an impressive 80-64 victory over...
Ivey announces additional $500K for Cullman Co. road project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week.
The ARC funding, along with a previously awarded $200,000 Community...
Fairview High to present ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Dec. 9
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Forty-seven Fairview High School Theatre students have been preparing for weeks, and on Saturday, Dec. 9, the group will present the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Principal Dr. Johnny Whaley said, “We are excited about our Christmas program this year. Our drama...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Gilley
Memorial service for Jimmy Ray Gilley, age 55, of Logan, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Oddis Couch officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gilley passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29,...
Obituary: Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey
Funeral service for Winona “Winnie” Lee Lindsey, 89, of Hanceville, will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tim Aris officiating. Family will welcome friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. and interment will be held...
Obituary: Carol Denise Horstman
Carol Denise Horstman, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Carol is survived by her husband, Robert Horstman; her son William Ross Horstman (Emily Horstman); and her son Seth Horstman; her brother Jim Johnson and her brother Steve Johnson and...
UPDATED: 1 arrested following car chase; passenger free to go
UPDATED (5:24 p.m.) - According to CPD, the driver of the car was arrested and the passenger was detained but released. The driver is Austin Eipp who according to officers ran due to outstanding warrants.
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CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people are in custody following...
Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes is set to take place Sunday, Dec. 3. It’s a chance to step inside beautiful local homes that have been transformed into something straight from a Christmas movie. The tour will begin...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
November 27• harassment; CR 1184• domestic violence-reckless endangerment; CR 1224• theft of property; CR...
Cullman City Council hears challenge to new north-side development
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to rezone property belonging to the corporation N31, LLC, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 157, from B-2 business to R-4...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated parade route
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony to date,” according to Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism.
Last weekend's opening event for the...
Obituary: Carolyn Mae Ortega
Carolyn Mae Ortega, age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Cullman Regional. She was born Feb. 8, 1947, to Albert M. Norris and Emmer C. Norris.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Ortega; sons, Dennis Grubb and...
Obituary: Robert Lee Hare Sr.
Robert Lee Hare Sr., age 78, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1945, to Elmore Hare and Dorothy Mae Hare.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jean Russell and Darlene Guffey;...
Obituary: Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox
Elaine “Duck” Estes Cox, 85, was granted her wings on Nov. 26, 2023 at Shelby Baptist Medical Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cox will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The graveside service will begin...
ADOC arrests 2 of its own
ELMORE, Ala. – Former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Administrative Support Assistant II at Elmore Correctional Facility, Sarah Woodward, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, and charged with first- and second-degree promoting prison contraband, second-degree possession of marijuana, use of official position for...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29, 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
November 27• theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on Workforce Training Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – City, county and state representatives in industry, business and education were gathered on the campus of Rehau Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a new facility that’s been years in the making. Wallace State’s new Workforce Training Center officially...
Light up the holidays
VINEMONT, Ala. - The holiday season is here, and families are preparing their holiday ; locals are preparing their menus, carefully selecting gifts and gearing up to spend quality time with loved ones and family. Board games and family movie nights are fantastic traditions,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits home matchups with Tharptown
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Tharptown Wildcats at cozy Allen Stephenson Gym and split the two varsity games between them. The Lady Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker 37-35 to the Lady Wildcats while the men pulled away late to take a 63-54 win over the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Vinemont to take on the Eagles Tuesday night. Both the Lady Raiders and Raiders left with wins over Vinemont, 81-35, and 78-57 respectively.
Good Hope 81 - Vinemont 35 (Varsity Girls)
It was a dominant...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brown’s 37 leads Holly Pond past J.B. Pennington 64-60, Lady Broncos earn 52-31 win
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Broncos and Lady Broncos returned home after the Thanksgiving holiday to host J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and both Holly Pond squads collected wins over the Tigers. The Lady Broncos smothered J.B. Pennington to earn a 52-31 win and the...
Obituary: James Early Scott
James Early Scott, 84, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date.
Mr. Scott was born June 15, 1939, to Newman C. and Lizzie Bell Russell Scott.
Early loved his family, being outdoors, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28, 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
November 27• unauthorized use of vehicle; person• domestic...
From sea to IT: Navy veteran Troy Luquire highlights experience as Wallace State student
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Troy Luquire is a computer science student at Wallace State Community College. His role goes beyond traditional classroom learning, as he immerses himself in various technology-related projects across campus, including being a part of a work-study program with the IT Department.
On any...
Surviving road trips with children this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Traveling is a large part of so many holiday plans. While many travelers may prefer to fly, large families or households with multiple children may run into a roadblock when configuring and planning holiday gatherings: cost. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Vinemont 56-45, Lady Eagles earn 64-24 win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their neighbors to the East, the Vinemont Eagles, in a boys and girls' matchup on the hardwood Monday night. Addison's Ladies fell 64-24 to the Lady Eagles while the Addison Boys took a nice 56-45 victory to open their season.
Vinemont...
Obituary: Gladys Louise Carr
Gladys Louise Carr, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. Ms. Carr was born to Chelcey Clinton and Eunice Lillian Sims Arrington on Jan. 3, 1950, in Marshall County, Alabama.
Gladys worked as both an in-home...
Obituary: Tammy Kay Sanford
Tammy Kay Sanford, born Aug. 22, 1963, went to her Heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2023 while residing in Honey Grove, Texas.
A memorial service will be held on Dec. 2, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church Fairview campus, located at 8701 Alabama Highway 69 Cullman,...
Obituary: Leslie Diane Malone
Funeral services for Leslie Diane Malone, 53, of Bremen, Alabama will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for the public will be from 5 p.m. on 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. The burial will...
Obituary: Henry Roy Goodno
Henry Roy Goodno, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023, at the age of 92. Mr. Goodno was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on May 15, 1931, to Henry and Pearl Manord Goodno.
Mr. Goodno served our county honorably in the United States...
