Obituary: Faleisha Rochelle Thompson
Faleisha Rochelle Thompson, age 42, of Guntersville, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born Nov. 14, 1980 in Indiana. Faleisha loved her family and was an amazing wife, mother and the greatest grandmother in the world.
She is survived by her...
Did you see the solar eclipse?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents in Cullman County saw an annular solar eclipse in the sky on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event occurs every one to two years and, depending on weather and cloud coverage, was able to be seen across the county. For three...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, cap perfect season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this year’s Tennessee Valley League seventh grade championship game and the ‘Cats took down Hartselle 12-0 to claim the league title...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to claim area championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament tipped off at Good Hope Tuesday night and the hosting Lady Raiders downed Oneonta to claim the area title and punch their ticket to the next round. After Oneonta swept Hanceville in three straight...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Nobinger
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Nobinger, age 79, of Athens, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Wade Maynard officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Pitts
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Pitts, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Fairview West Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Claude Bennett, Gene Shelton, and Jack Welch will be conducting the services.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Judy Austin
Graveside services for Judy Austin, 73, of Blountsville, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL.
Mrs. Austin was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Columbia, KY. She passed away Oct. 12, 2023, in Cullman, AL.
Mrs. Austin is...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising fire safety awareness. Snacks and drinks were provided by the store and a wooden firetruck craft and inflatable bounce house...
2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event that featured local vendors, live music, hands-on activities and much more.
Peinhardt Farm Days have entertained and educated crowds since the...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is struggling with alcoholism, an incarcerated father or a single mother in an unspeakable position questioning how to feed her children....
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect dead
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around 7:30 p.m. and concluded in Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Suspects in the vehicle fired multiple gunshots at CCSO...
Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin
Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023. Cleason was born while his father was in basic training shortly after the beginning of WWII. Cleason, born with a...
Obituary: Bobby J. Ryan
Funeral services for Bobby J. Ryan, 85, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joel Coots will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 4:30...
Obituary: Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price
Mrs. Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price, 78, of Arley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence.
Freeman-Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Price is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Price; father Elton Smith; mother Mozelle Watts; and...
Obituary: John Frutiger
Graveside Service for John Frutiger, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Frutiger passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born...
Obituary: Janet Lowery Elmore
Janet Lowery Elmore, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Janet was born in AL.
A visitation for Janet will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale,...
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life. He was born in Griffin, Georgia and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a loving father who cared deeply...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 10• domestic violence-criminal mischief; Hwy. 69 N• theft of property; CR 312• theft...
Fairview’s Guyton named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners, as Davonta Jackson and Elijah Guyton were recognized. Jackson was tabbed the GSC Defensive Player of the Week, while Guyton was announced as the Special...
Alabama coaching staff selects 6 Players of the Week following Arkansas win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 6 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win against Arkansas last Saturday. JC Latham, Amari Niblack and Kobe Prentice on offense; Justin Eboigbe on defense; and James Burnip and Quandarrius Robinson on special teams were all selected for their efforts against the Razorbacks.
OFFENSE
JC Latham
Anchored an...
Cullman Regional trustee named to statewide board
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ginger Hogeland, Ed.D., a member of the board of Cullman Regional Medical Center, was recently elected to serve on the board of the Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees (ACHT). The statewide council serves to support hospital trustees through educational programs, publications...
Obituary: Geraldine Sweatmon
Geraldine Sweatmon, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023, at the age of 89. Ms. Sweatmon was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Jan. 13, 1934, to Benjamin Bloomer and Ruby Sherrer Robertson.
Ms. Geraldine was a graduate of Holly Pond High School...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – This was the final week of the 2023 Cullman County youth football regular season, and all eyes are now moving to the playoffs set for next Saturday. There were some key games that went on around the local area that determined...
‘It’s a crisis situation’: Hanceville council discusses fire dues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, the Hanceville City Council expressed frustration about unpaid fire dues. The dues, a $13 monthly charge benefiting Hanceville Fire Rescue, are currently not mandatory, but the council is considering changing that - if it can.
“It costs a...
The Vendor Venue hosts Ladies Night Out
CULLMAN, Ala. – New small business mercantile The Vendor Venue and Owner Leah Harris hosted Ladies Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 12. Harris threw open her doors and invited locals into her newest business venture, allowing guests to shop the many booths filled with...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars Hill, Tennessee.
Attorney John H. Chapman has located in Cullman.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Tucker left for Georgia last week, where they...
Obituary: Wayne Abbott
Wayne Abbott, age 79, of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born, Sep. 25, 1944 to Dewey Edwin Abbott and Evie Darling Abbott.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, John Bradley Abbott.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Edna Faye Davenport
A funeral service for Edna Faye Davenport, age 84, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 and from 1 p.m. until...
Obituary: Geraldine Sharpton
Funeral service for Geraldine Sharpton, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Robert Lancaster and Dr. Johnny Crider officiating; burial at New Hope # 1 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...
Hanceville Public Library hosts monthly homeschool Art Club
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It looks like an onion with legs!” “It’s a Walmart bag, bro!” Exclamations and chatter fill the usual stillness of the Hanceville Public Library. It is Oct. 11, the second Wednesday of the month, and that means it’s time for Art...
2 arrested for meth trafficking, another on outstanding warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Oct. 6, 2023, deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 65 near Exit 310. According to Lt. Chad Whaley, CCSO director of communications, the driver was identified as Tyler Lee Gregory, 30, of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats dominate Columbia 49-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping a tight regional matchup on the road against Athens last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to face another region foe in Columbia. After a slow start, the Bearcats dominated the Eagles in...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point edges Ardmore on the road 21-14
ARDMORE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip the state line for a regional matchup against Ardmore and after starting the final frame tied at 14, the Warriors were able to pull ahead for good in the fourth and return home with...
Seniors enjoy a day at the Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was drizzly and crisp as Cullman County seniors gathered in hundreds and made their way to the Coca-Cola Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to enjoy a day together at the fairgrounds. With an afternoon stacked with entertainment acts and...
Vinemont council approves ‘right turn only’ sign on Park Drive
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday night, resident Shirley Arnett addressed the council members regarding a previously discussed U-turn on U.S. Highway 31 North. The council voted to add a “right turn only” sign at the Town’s right of way...
James and the giant…pumpkin?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visiting the Cullman County Fair brings around all sorts of interesting things to look at and explore. Exhibit halls burst at the seams with vendors, arts and crafts, needlepoint, 4H posters and baked goods. One fan favorite, year after year, is...
Les Dames hosting 2nd annual Witches Ride Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good witches and bad witches alike will descend on Cullman’s Warehouse District to drink witches brew, glide through the cobbled streets (on golf carts) and throw candy to spectators on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, as Les Dames Cullman kicks off its...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops regional game with Etowah 49-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to host a regional matchup against Etowah and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Blue Devils were in control of this one from start to finish and they defeated...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to collect 41-13 win over Ashville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope as the Raiders faced off against the Ashville Bulldogs in a huge region game and after a close first half, Good Hope pulled away in the second half...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aliceville pulls away to top Cold Springs 64-14
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home Friday night for another big regional game against Aliceville. The Eagles and Yellow Jackets were knotted at 14 early in the second quarter but Aliceville tacked on 50 unanswered points the rest of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with West End 44-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After defeating Gaston to earn their first win of the season last week, the Broncos were back home Friday night for a regional matchup against West End. Unfortunately for the home crowd, they had less success against the Patriots this...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Madison Academy 49-6
MADISON, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Madison to take on the Mustangs of Madison Academy Friday night and unfortunately for the road crowd, the home team came away with a 49-6, homecoming victory.
Vinemont surprised the Mustang's with an onside kick to start the game,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab outraces Boaz in 63-35 shootout
ARAB, Ala. – After enjoying last week off, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night for a regional matchup against Boaz. Arab jumped out to an early, 14-0 lead in this one and went into the locker room leading 28-7 at the half but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Shoals Christian on the road 30-0
FLORENCE, Ala. – After dropping a hard-fought battle at Addison last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for another regional road matchup at Shoals Christian. However, the Tigers were in control from start to finish this week and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies remain unbeaten with 38-0 win at Brewer
BREWER, Ala. – After celebrating homecoming with a win over Ardmore last week, the Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a regional battle against Brewer. Thanks to an impressive offensive performance on the ground and a great effort on defense, Fairview...
Marshall: 2 indicted for 2015 murder of Eric Cates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced the indictments of Joshua Franklin Hill, 33, of Walker County and Cyerena Cheyenne Styles, 28, of Walker County for the 2015 death of Eric Cates. Cates and his dog Gypsy were found deceased...
Obituary: Gordon Albion Hudson
Funeral service for Gordon Albion Hudson, 78, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Sam Hollis and Rev. Matt Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the...
Obituary: Karen Lynn Harden
Funeral service for Karen Lynn Harden, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randy Makemson officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Deborah Ann Wilmot
Deborah Ann Wilmot, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 6, 1957, in Michigan to Michael Filka and Catherine Filka.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Jean L. Sellers
Graveside service for Jean L. Sellers, age 83, of Vinemont, will be Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Freewill Baptist Cemetery in Gordo, with Tony Latham officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Sellers passed away Friday, Oct. 13,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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
October 11• forgery-3rd degree; theft of property-3rd degree;...
Fall festivities ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s finally here! Dozens of events like trunk or treats, costume parties, festivals and good, old-fashioned trick or treating are coming up.
The list is set up in location/event, type/time format to make fall festivity planning a breeze! (Note: For questions about...
Pet of the week: LuLu Bean is looking for love
CULLMAN, Ala. – LuLu Bean, an approximately 2-year-old female dachshund and chihuahua mix with a cream and ebony patched coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Good things come in small packages, and LuLu is no exception. Her slender stature makes her...
Cullman City Schools cuts ribbon on new Primary School addition
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 18 months of construction, the new additions and renovations at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) are complete and the school system welcomed its second-grade students back to the new and improved CCPS campus Friday. In addition to the new facilities,...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with telling a story from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.”But telling stories that date back to the late 1300s and are...
Horton woman dies after Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Horton woman died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Cullman County.
Alabama State Troopers said Shelia F. Sisson, 74, was critically injured when the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving...
Lights on 436 hosting inaugural ‘Spooktacular’ light show
CULLMAN, Ala. – While haunted houses and corn mazes have provided Halloween entertainment for years in the community, one man has been quietly preparing a Halloween experience that Cullman has never seen. Ronnie Allred of Lights on 436 combines old-fashioned spooky nostalgia and modern...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 10• domestic violence-criminal mischief; Hwy. 69 N• theft of property; CR 312• theft...
Emily Niezer Johnston announces candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman attorney Emily Niezer Johnston this week announced that she is a candidate for Cullman County 32nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Place 2.
Johnston is a native of Cullman County and has practiced law in the county for the past 22 years....
Arrowhead RV Park hosting Halloween drive-in movie, ‘Beetlejuice’
CRANE HILL, Ala. - It’s been said by many that if you speak his name three times, he will appear. “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!” On Sunday, Oct. 15, Arrowhead RV Park will hold its first Halloween drive-in movie event, showing the 1988 cult classic movie...
Youth Pet Show brings unusual and adorable contestants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is in town and this year, brought a new competition along for the ride. The Cullman County Youth Pet Show was held on Oct. 8, and delighted patrons. Two categories were available for entry: Dogs and Other...
Cullman Whataburger holds soft opening; official opening Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest burger joint hosted a soft opening Wednesday, Oct. 11, inviting local officials and VIPs to sample the menu. Whataburger’s arrival has been highly anticipated by locals since it was announced in October 2022.
Marketing Manager Shaundra Lancaster, Director of Operations...
Obituary: Randy Lee Tucker
A Celebration of Life service for Randy Lee Tucker, age 66, of Cullman will be Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Shane Wolfe officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Tucker passed away Tuesday,...
Obituary: John “Sonny” Alton Hinkle
Graveside service for John "Sonny" Alton Hinkle, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Oak Level Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hinkle passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at the Folsom...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11, 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
October 9• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
133 fungal collections made at AMS 2nd annual Mushroom Faire
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – Despite chilly temps and competition with the opening week of Cullman County Fair, the Alabama Mushroom Society (AMS) saw a great turnout at this weekend’s second annual Mushroom Faire at Camp Liberty in Battleground. The two-day festival was equal parts fun...
Broadway in Birmingham: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ coming Nov. 14-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the history-making production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas is confirmed to star...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism wins prestigious National Gold Medal Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a journey from hopeful nominee to triumphant winner, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this week won the esteemed National Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope hosts senior night quad match with Cordova, Corner, Fairview
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Good Hope Tuesday night and the Lady Raiders celebrated with a quad match against Cordova, Corner and Fairview. Fairview swept their first two matches with Corner and Cordova, while Good Hope split its first matches....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps St. Bernard on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Saint Bernard Lady Saints on Senior Night and Addison came away with a three-set victory, 25-20, 25-17 and 25-18. Addison has already won the region championship and is now preparing for the Winston County Tournament that...
Obituary: Jack Dean Herren
Graveside services for Jack Dean Herren, 84, of Oneonta, will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at...
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Hooper
Memorial service for Vickie Lynn Hooper, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Bertha Sue Lake Hill
Funeral service for Bertha Sue Lake Hill, age 69, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Harold Coomer officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Interment will be...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 5• violation of protection order; CR 747• menacing; CR 843• theft of property;...
Op-Ed: A parent’s practical guide to the pumpkin patch
Picture it: a verdant green field, speckled with hay, dotted with pumpkins of every shade. The air has a certain crispness to it. Faint music in the distance, interluded by the laughter of children as they ooh and ahh over which pumpkin to take...
Barnette announces 2024 candidacy
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant announcement at the Cullman County Republican Party breakfast this past Saturday, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette officially declared his intention to run for election. Barnette was appointed to the role by the Cullman County School Board...
Warnke retires after nearly 4 decades of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar face with the Cullman Police Department decided to replace his badge with a retirement pledge this week. Captain Jeff Warnke has served as a law enforcement officer for more than 37 years.
“Counting my reserve time and full time with...
Obituary: Jill Stone-Green
Funeral services for Jill Stone-Green, 47, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m. until 2...
Obituary: James H. Hall
Funeral service for James H. Hall, age 85, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, with Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Betty Sue Jackson
Betty Sue Jackson, 54, of Cullman, passed from this life on Oct. 8, 2023 at her residence. No services are planned at this time. She was born Oct. 11, 1968 to Alford Ray Jackson and Linda Jewel Herring Jackson.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 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
October 3• theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy....
Danville woman facing multiple charges after car chase
CULLAMN, Ala. – A Morgan County woman with pending criminal issues with a local business was served warrants on Sunday, Oct. 8, sparking a two-county car chase.
Vivian Draper, 64, of Danville, was approached by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the Good Hope community...
Brown Jr. and Zeno lead UAB football past South Florida, 56-35
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Running back Jermaine Brown Jr. and quarterback Jacob Zeno each accounted for four touchdowns as the UAB football team routed South Florida 56-35 for its first AAC victory on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
Brown Jr. tallied his ninth career 100-yard rushing...
Op-Ed: Active participation over passive complaints
In an era where social media platforms amplify voices, it is imperative to exercise discernment between constructive dialog and counterproductive complaining. As evidenced by the recently concluded Oktoberfest in Cullman, which witnessed unprecedented attendance, the potent synergy of organizations such as Cullman Parks, Recreation...
CCSO makes 2 unrelated arrests for trafficking, burglary
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Oct. 3, 2023, made two separate, unrelated arrests in Holly Pond and Vinemont, addressing a variety of charges ranging from drug trafficking to burglary.
According to CCSO Lt. Chad Whaley, in the first incident,...
Breaking down winter sicknesses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sniffles, sneezing and getting sick are never anyone’s idea of a grand time. Unfortunately, entering public spaces and catching viruses, bacteria and germs is something that is just unavoidable. When suspecting an illness in the home, especially with small children, it...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ray attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Sam Bradford, at Bethsadia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Kittie Smith, who has been nursing Miss Katherine Girley, has returned to her home at Reform, Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs. Hermon...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 youth football regular season is winding down and some teams had an opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoffs on Saturday. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on the Cullman...
Obituary: Thomas A. Leggett, Jr.
A Memorial Worship Service for Thomas A. Leggett, Jr., age 76, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Earl Douglas Finch
Funeral service for Earl Douglas Finch, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Marshall officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Millard Franklin Guffey
Millard Franklin Guffey, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Guffey was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Feb. 14, 1941.
At the age of nine, Millard fell in...
Obituary: Alyne Barnett Williams
Alyne Barnett Williams, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Alyne was born in Hanceville, Alabama on Sep. 15, 1929 to W.B. and Willa Mae Garner Barnett. She is preceded in death by her husband: Charles Afton Williams and...
Obituary: Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker
Funeral services for Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker, 86, of Canal Winchester, Ohio will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Julian Swann will be officiating.
The burial will follow at Addington Chapel Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. Visitation for the public will...
Oh my gourd!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spooky season is here, and pumpkins are begging to be carved. Grab your tools and crew and join The Cullman Tribune’s pumpkin carving contest! A family of ghosts would be sure to spook the most, a vampire with pointy fangs will...
Cullman County Fair back in action
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year-long wait, Cullman residents (and visitors!) can now find themselves enveloped in a vibrant kaleidoscope of technicolor lights, surrounded by the scents of classic carnival food like funnel cakes and chicken on a stick and brave the odds in...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss UA title Oct. 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Sixteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA competition is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama in the Miss America organization.
This...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats lose heartbreaker to Athens 34-28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Playing to maintain spots in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 7 playoff picture, the two teams tied for the third and fourth spots in the Region met at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night. The Athens Golden Eagles traveled south to Cullman to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies earn 35-2 homecoming win over Ardmore
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After enjoying a bye last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night to cap off homecoming week with a regional matchup against Ardmore. The Aggies fell behind 2-0 early in the second quarter but put...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison fends off Meek for big, 12-0 region win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for what was for all intents and purposes a battle for second place in 1A Region 8. Both schools have already lost to region leader, Hackleburg, this season and this game should decide who finishes second...
PREP FOOTBALL: J.B. Pennington races past Vinemont 44-6
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted the Tigers of J.B. Pennington Tigers on a foggy night for football and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers came away victorious 44-6.
Vinemont was forced to punt on its first possession. Pennington drove down the field but once...
