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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders blank Hanceville on the road 28-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – There was a great crowd on hand at Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville to watch the hometown Bulldogs face off against the Good Hope Raiders in not only a huge county game, but a huge region game as well. Unfortunately for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Gaston on homecoming 50-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back home to cap off homecoming week Friday night and they celebrated the occasion with a dominant, 50-14 performance against Gaston to collect their first win of the season.
The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 34-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning an overtime thriller at Douglas last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Red Devils of Lawrence County. However, the ball didn’t quite bounce the West Point’s way this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles drop regional battle with Winston County 35-0
BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Shoals Christian a week ago, the Cold Springs Eagles were back on their home field Friday night to host a big regional matchup against Winston County. Unfortunately for Eagles fans, Cold Springs wasn’t able to find as much success...
Obituary: Richard Jared Lindsey
Funeral services for Richard Jared Lindsey, 67, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverend Alan Yeater will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 6...
Obituary: Bobby Reece Evans
Funeral service for Bobby Reece Evans, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Robert Earl Rowell
Robert Earl Rowell, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on the morning of Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 82. Mr. Rowell was born in Lincoln, Alabama, on Aug. 13, 1941, to John Thomas and Clara Eloise Fike Rowell.
Mr. Rowell served his...
Obituary: David Mark Drake
David Mark Drake completed his earthly journey on Oct. 4, 2023 in the company of his children and siblings in Vinemont, Alabama.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gayleen Drake. He is survived by his two daughters, Kayleigh Drake and Carrieanne...
Vinemont teen dies after motorcycle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. –An 18-year-old Vinemont resident died after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, on Interstate 65 near Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Weston Clay Montgomery.
Alabama State Troopers said he was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 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
October 5• criminal trespass-2nd degree; theft of property-4th...
10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest set for Oct. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest will take place this Saturday, Oct. 7. It will kick off at safe light, somewhere between 6:15-6:45 a.m., depending on factors like fog conditions, ensuring safety of all participants.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Partial solar eclipse expected Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all astrological enthusiasts, sky gazers and space cadets! Cullman is in the direct eclipse path of the next partial solar eclipse. For three hours and three minutes on Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at 10:38 a.m., the moon will disrupt the...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Fairview 3-2 to claim 3rd straight county crown
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It took five, hard-fought sets to pull it off, but the Good Hope Lady Raiders were able to capture their third straight Cullman County Tournament Championship Thursday night. Good Hope went back and forth with Fairview for four tight sets before...
EES Principal Melanie Harris honored by Ivey for National Principals Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal Melanie Harris recently made a stop in Montgomery to celebrate National Principals Month with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and other top education officials in the state.“As the Alabama Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year, I was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 2• assault; CR 1664• harassment; CR 1033• assault; CR 698• theft of property;...
Obituary: Raymond Lee Wolfrom
Funeral service for Raymond Lee Wolfrom, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Alma Pauline Livingston Williams
Alma Pauline Livingston Williams, age 75, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Alma was born in Courtland, Alabama to Paul Steven and Birdie Alma Jacobs Livingston. She is preceded in death by her husband: Sammy Wayne Williams and her...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Memorial service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at LifePointe Church, 347 Hills Chapel Road, Falkville, AL 35622, with Tim Kennedy officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Miller passed away...
Obituary: Weston Clay Montgomery
Funeral service for Weston Clay Montgomery, age 18, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Paul Cleghorn officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4, 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
September 29• assault-2nd degree; person; 2nd Ave. NE
October...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Danville, West Morgan
DANVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Danville High School to take on the hosting 3A Hawks and the 4A West Morgan Lady Rebels in a late season tri-match. Addison swept the Lady Hawks 26-24 and 25-19 but lost in a thrilling three set match to...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 3-2; West Point, Fairview advance to JV Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and the top-seeded Lady Aggies went back in forth in a thrilling, five set battle with Holly Pond to secure a spot in Thursday’s county finals. After...
Obituary: Estell Ballard
Funeral services for Estell Ballard, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Trueman Davis will be officiating. The burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Sylvia June Roper Hare
Sylvia June Roper Hare, 85, of Baileyton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
June was born March 24, 1938, in Cullman County, the daughter of Robert Roper and Sylvia Inez Thompson Roper. She graduated from Fairview High School and went...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3, 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 2• forgery-3rd degree; person; forged documents• harassing...
More than 170 participate in Oktoberfest 5K and 10K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 170 people registered for Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races on Saturday put on by WellStone of Cullman.
One of those participants was mother of three and local runner Mandy Leonardi, who ran with her youngest son James, who is 6.
“My favorite...
Holly Pond mayor responds to social media controversy over denied fundraising event permit
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart on Monday took time to respond to the recent controversy over the town government’s decision to deny permission to Holly Pond resident Jerrett Rollins for a private fundraising softball tournament to be held at the town’s...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope, West Point advance on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday night and after day one, the semifinals are now set. On the varsity side of the court, Holly Pond, Good Hope and West Point swept Vinemont, Cold...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs, the top ranked team in Alabama class 1A, hosted area foe, Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles. Addison won all three sets, 25-11, 25-14 and 25-19 to secure the victory. Addison has swept the Lady Eagles in both matches this year.
The...
Obituary: Billy Hershel Wood
Funeral Service for Billy Hershel Wood, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ben Wilson officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 2, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct., 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
September 28• domestic violence; interference with domestic violence emergency call; CR 216• theft of property;...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week five of the youth football season is now in the books and the playoff picture is slowly starting to take shape. There were some huge games with several teams looking to clinch some playoff spots Saturday. The Vinemont Eagles hosted...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles claim titles at Kudzu Hills, Cullman competes at Black & Gold Classic
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s annual Kudzu Hills Invitational was hosted at Cold Springs High School Saturday morning and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles showed out on their home turf. Both Jayden Allred (16:11.00) and Reagan Parris (20:07.80) bested their respective fields to...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
This 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,...
Seniors swing and shout at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala– The Hofbräuhaus was packed as hundreds of seniors piled in for a day of laidback Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept 29, 2023. Cullman County Commission on Aging and Donald E. Green Active Adult Center staff teamed up to ensure the event went...
Participants enjoy 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 14th annual Candlelight Walking Tour was held Thursday, Sept. 28, opening night of Oktoberfest. Michael Sullins and Julie Burks hosted the tour once again and had fun portraying characters from the past while sharing the rich history of Cullman.
Sullins portrayed...
2023 Oktoberfest underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – Visitors to Cullman this weekend may see a very different Warehouse District than what they're used to…men in funny-looking overalls (lederhosen), women in flower crowns, tall steins of frothy beer and the pervading scent of pretzels and brats. No, it’s not...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall late at Mortimer Jordan 24-20
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made the drive south to Jefferson County to take on the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils in a closely fought, non-region game that went back and forth and was eventually won by the Blue Devils 24-20.
Mortimer Jordan took the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison topples Good Hope on the road 22-17
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Addison traveled to James W. Shabel Stadium in lovely Good Hope, Alabama to play a fun, physical non-region game Friday night. This game has actually been played for several consecutive years and the games are very well-attended and are usually close,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handles Lawrence County for homecoming 32-17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs welcomed the Red Devils of Lawrence County to Ray Talley Stadium to cap off their homecoming week Friday night and the Bulldogs celebrated with a 32-17 win over the Red Devils.
Hanceville received the opening kick-off and went three...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs collects 44-12 homecoming win over Shoals Christian
BREMEN, Ala. – It was homecoming night at Cold Springs High School Bremen and the Eagles capped off the week with a matchup against an undefeated Shoals Christian squad. Cold Springs celebrated the occasion with one of their most dominant performances of the season,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Glencoe pulls away to top Holly Pond 49-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Glencoe Yellow Jackets came swarming into Holly Pond to face the Broncos Friday night and after falling behind 6-0 early, the Yellow Jackets stormed back to score 20 unanswered points before halftime and continued pulling away in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Blocked extra point lifts West Point to 27-26 OT win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Douglas to take on the Eagles Friday night and four quarters weren’t enough for these two squads to settle things. With both teams knotted at 20 at the end of regulation, the game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab falls at Fort Payne 38-14
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were back on the road Friday night for a battle at Fort Payne and the Wildcats were not friendly hosts. Fort Payne used quick scoring drives to build a 21-7 lead at halftime and was able to...
Obituary: Bernice Marie Phillips
Bernice Marie Phillips, of Cullman, Alabama, was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Sep. 28, 2023, at the age of 66. Bernice was born to J.B. and Genell Maynard Mobley on Nov. 5, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Phillips enjoyed quilting,...
Obituary: Danny Ray Monk
Memorial service for Danny Ray Monk, 70, of Vinemont, will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Randy Monk officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Monk passed away Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023 at his...
Vinemont man killed in Cullman County plane crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in single-engine plane crash in Cullman County Friday morning, Sept. 29, 2023. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said William Scott Smith, 54, was pronounced dead at the crash site.
The crash happened just before noon. Cullman...
Obituary: Nina Carol Mathis
Funeral service for Nina Carol Mathis, age 61, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Malcolm Carter and Randy Sellers officiating; interment in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 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
September 23• theft of property-3rd degree; person;...
Hanceville City Council approves 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council held its final September meeting at Hanceville City Hall and after a lengthy review of the city’s proposed budget at its last meeting, the council approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year Thursday night. The final...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point sweeps Russellville on senior night
WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday night was Senior Night inside Jim Boyd Gymnasium at West Point High School, and the Lady Warriors celebrated the occasion with a 3-0 sweep over Russellville.
West Point got off to a quick start in the first set as Patton...
Obituary: Sue Rigsby
Mrs. Sue Rigsby passed peacefully Sep. 27, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Glencoe, Alabama at the age of 91. She was born June 5, 1932, in Blount County, Alabama to Gussie and Annie Ruby Adams.
Sue went to Susan Moore High School....
Obituary: Patricia Ponder
Funeral service for Patricia Ponder, age 70, of Cullman, will be Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery, with Pastor Hollis Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m....
Obituary: Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner
Leonce “Al” Adolph Baumgartner, age 61, passed away on Sep. 27, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor Baumgartner and Ida Fuller and a brother-in-law, Tommy Huard.
Survivors include his son, Jordan Baumgartner of Cullman; a sister, RayAnn Huard...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
September 25• reckless endangerment; CR 1118• permitting dogs to run at large; CR 825•...
Fair parade, Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. and last approximately two hours. The parade will travel down U.S. Highway 31, starting at First Baptist Church and ending at McGriff Tire. Also on Saturday,...
Cullman county man arrested following shooting incident over livestock
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — A Cullman County man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at individuals attempting to corral livestock near Cullman Camp Ground on Sept. 27, 2023.
Deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to the scene of the reported shooting and...
Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 3
Former Alabama players make an impact in Week 3 of NFL season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The National Football League concluded Week 3 of the regular season Monday evening. Below is a look at how former Alabama players performed on the gridiron last week.
Tua Tagovailoa was efficient...
Obituary: Jan Moody
Funeral service for Jan Moody, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, at St. John's Evangelical Church with Rev. John Richter officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 27, 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
September 25• fraudulent use of credit/debit card;...
