Obituary: Hollie Mae Duke
Funeral service for Hollie Mae Duke, 93, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Shedd Cemetery. Rev. Tim Box will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m....
Pilot Club of Cullman announces return of fashion show
“VOGUE 2023,” the 28th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, will take place April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman has announced the return of its popular fashion show. “VOGUE 2023,” the 28th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, will take place at The...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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
March 23• theft of lost property-2nd degree; person;...
Vehicle collision claims life of Vinemont woman, injures two others
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed one fatality following a two-car collision in Vinemont.
According to Kilpatrick, Chessi Waddell, 47, of Vinemont was declared deceased on scene.
The two car collision occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 157 and CR 1246 in Vinemont....
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview falls to Oneonta at home 13-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Oneonta and after jumping out to an early lead, a 10-run fifth inning allowed the Redskins to pull ahead with a big lead and eventually...
The truth behind eggcessively expensive eggs
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Today’s chicken egg costs 140% more than one year ago. Demand for eggs has progressively increased since 2009, exacerbating the current expense that consumers are feeling in their wallets. Many egg-related experiences–such as cooking breakfast or dyeing Easter eggs–will cost...
Wallace State partners with Fitzgerald Peterbilt to offer apprenticeships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces a new apprenticeship opportunity for students in the Diesel Technology program. Fitzgerald Peterbilt will offer apprenticeship to students in the program, allowing them to enhance their college training by working alongside veteran technicians at several of...
WSCC Women’s Golf wins ACCC Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship tournament today at Burning Tree County Club in Decatur, besting the second-place team by 13 strokes.
Freshman Aidan Haithcock of Homewood topped the leaderboard, earning the...
Obituary: Linda Gail Marlow
Linda Gail Marlow, age 77, of Cullman, passed away March 27, 2023 at Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill.
She was born June 2, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama. She was a great seamstress who loved arts and crafts. She loved to travel all over the...
Obituary: John Paul Partain
John Paul Partain, 55, of Muscle Shoals, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, AL.
He was born June 9, 1967 to Milford and Mary Jane Partain. He was a loving soul and will forever be missed by his friends...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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 DepartmentNo incidents reported.
ArrestsMarch 27
Scoggins, Brittany C.; 23• theft...
PREP BASEBALL: Broncos pick up 13-3 win over Cold Springs; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a Monday afternoon county matchup game and after jumping out to an early lead, the Broncos never looked back on their way to a 13-3 win.
Cold Springs got in the run column...
Wallace State inducts members into English and math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce more than 50 students earned invitations to join Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta...
‘What better way than to serve food to the community?’
The Link, Kingdom Life Church team up for Community Meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County on Thursday, March 23, hosted its monthly Community Meal. This month it was sponsored by the Kingdom Life Church of Cullman.
Kingdom Life Church Head Pastor Heath Tinker,...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office to give people tips on how to plan and plant a summer garden.
Cullman County Extension Coordinator Kira Sims covered site...
State’s Feb. unemployment rate ties record low 2.5%; Cullman Co. tied for 3rd lowest at 2.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January 2023’s rate of 2.6%, and below February 2022’s rate of 2.6%. February 2023’s rate represents 56,221 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to...
Obituary: Betty Deborah Seagroves
Funeral service for Betty Deborah Seagroves, age 65, of Falkville, is pending.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Seagroves passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Cullman Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 19, 1958, to Wanless Kellum and Betty...
Obituary: Anita Maxine Butler
Anita Maxine Butler, 59, of Ashville, AL, formerly of Cullman passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.
She was born February 6, 1964 to James Verlon and Linda Ann Williams Kritner.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one son, James Butler of...
Obituary: Robert Jackson Smith
Robert Jackson Smith, age 76, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023, after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Known as "Bob" to friends and family, he was called "Pabo" by his seven grandchildren.
Bob was born on April 10, 1946, in Geneva,...
Tigers take on North Alabama Tuesday
AUBURN, Ala. – Coming off its series win vs. Georgia, Auburn (16-7-1) continues its non-conference midweek slate against North Alabama (5-17) Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT at Plainsman Park.
"We have another critical week," head coach Butch Thompson said. "Now that it's been 48 hours, we must look...
Obituary: Rhonda Gail Davidson
Rhonda Gail Davidson, 63, of Rainsville, Alabama passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1959 to William Howard and Doris Earlene Bargerstock Richardson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Ricky Davidson.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Betty Marie Hoffman
Funeral Service for Betty Marie Hoffman, age 81, of Hanceville, will be at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 23• assault; CR 160• reckless endangerment; CR 404• assault; Welcome Rd.• domestic violence;...
‘Feed your brain’: Lions’ Kitchen at Wallace State sees increased need
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hunger and food insecurity are statewide issues, and Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is no exception. Christine Wiggins, Title III director, and Bobby Tarvin, coordinated care specialist, are continuing the college’s tradition of meeting the needs of hungry students through Lions’...
Wiggins coasts to victory on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – After moving into the lead on Day 2, Jordan Wiggins put it to ‘em on the final day of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division event on Lewis Smith Lake for the win. Weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces...
ADMH receives $1M grant to develop criteria for CCBHCs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grant in the amount of $1 million to develop statewide certification criteria for CCBHCs. A...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to the big event of the year, “The Fall Carnival.” There is much talk and speculation about who the juniors and...
WSCC hosting author Phyllis Biffle Elmore, Heartland Quilt Guild April 6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will host “Quilt of Souls” author
Phyllis Biffle Elmore Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m. in the James C. Bailey Center auditorium.
Elmore will speak about her book, a memoir documenting her experience growing up in Alabama as a...
Obituary: Jackie Lynn McDonald
Jackie Lynn McDonald, 60, of Hanceville, passed from this life surrounded by her family, Friday, March 24, 2023 at UAB-Highlands Hospital.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12 noon at Daystar Church with a service beginning at 1 p.m. A private family...
Obituary: Mary Margaret McDonald
Mary Margaret McDonald, 69, of Double Springs, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born October 1, 1953.
Mary is survived by her son, Terry Henry; brother, Tom Schaller (Margene); nieces and nephews, Kimberly White (Charles White, Jr.), Angela White,...
Obituary: Robert Lee “Robbie” Stewart
Funeral service for Robert Lee “Robbie” Stewart, 51, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Union Grove Cemetery. Dr. Delbert Freeman will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12...
Jacobs declares Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 22, proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Steven Sutter and Senior Director Javon Daniel. CCK...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats split senior night matchups with Bob Jones, Golden
CULLMAN, Ala. – After completing the area sweep of Decatur on the road Thursday night, the ‘Cats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a senior night doubleheader. Cullman got things started with a matchup against Bob Jones and before the...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Winfield at home 9-5
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors rode a four game-winning streak into their game against Winfield Friday afternoon but after a back-and-forth affair with the Pirates, West Point’s streak ended with a 9-5 loss.
Winfield struck first in their opening at-bats with one out as...
City telecommunicators getting new dispatch software
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s emergency dispatch center will be using new software in order to better assist the residents of Cullman. According to Cullman Fire Rescue EMS Officer Danny Cain the new technology is called ProQA Dispatch Software and was purchased...
Obituary: Franklin Dee Miller
The funeral service for Franklin Dee Miller, 86, of Vinemont, will be 3 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday at Cullman Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Saturday,...
Obituary: Johnnie Winford Tolbert III
Johnnie Winford Tolbert III
Visitation for Johnnie Winford Tolbert III, age 33, of Vinemont, will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tolbert passed away on Thursday,...
Obituary: Michael Paul Hammock
Funeral services for Michael Paul Hammock, of Hayden, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bangor Cemetery. Reverend Harlan Haynes will be officiating the service. Visitation for the public will be from...
Obituary: Priscilla Sue White
Priscilla Sue White, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Mrs. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Jan. 4, 1945, to Claude Allen and Margaret Helen James Easterwood.
Sue grew up in Holly Pond and...
Obituary: Thomas W. Oden
Thomas W. Oden, age 77, retired logger, passed away in his home, on March 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Thomas is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the...
Obituary: Gerald Raynard Smith Sr.
Gerald Raynard Smith Sr., 90, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He was born in Cullman, Alabama on Jan. 27, 1933 and was a Korean War Veteran.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Lois Smith;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 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
March 19• leaving scene of accident; person; St....
TheraPlay hosts inaugural sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Field of Miracles was dotted with pastel eggs and stations were set up with temporary tattoos, ring toss and bounce houses Wednesday evening for TheraPlay's inaugural sensory-friendly Easter event.
TheraPlay, a pediatric sensory gym with speech and occupational therapists, hoped to minister...
CCSO hosts lunch for Baileyton, other seniors
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) provided lunch for senior citizens at the Brooklyn Community Center in Holly Pond Thursday, March 23. The event included displaced members of the Baileyton Senior Center, the future...
Cullman County case to be featured on ’48 Hours’ Saturday
‘The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford’ will air at 9 p.m. on CBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – When Tiffiney Joy Crawford, the founder of the popular online group Mothers Helping Mothers, was found dead at her family’s residence on May 3, 2017, it stunned the Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors outrace Fairview 18-7; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors made the trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies in a county game Thursday afternoon and a huge second inning for the Lady Warriors was key as they ended up rolling past Fairview...
AL Senate passes health care facilities visitation legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, introduced Senate Bill 113 this week to protect and enhance the visitation requirements for patients, clients or residents of health care facilities. The bill passed committee on Wednesday, March 22, and passed the Senate today as amended,...
Decatur man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charge in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a reckless driver on Interstate 65 near Dodge City on Monday, March 20.
Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Once stopped, the driver of the vehicle...
Cullman City School Board recognizes faculty, staff, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman School Board on Tuesday recognized several faculty, staff and students for their accomplishments.
The board recognized Cullman High School (CHS) Student of the Month Avielle Shadrick, CHS Support Person of the Month Randy Sweatmon and CHS Teacher of the Month...
15 Alabama football players impress at 2023 Pro Day
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Thursday, with 15 draft-eligible Crimson Tide athletes showcasing their talents and meeting with representatives from all 32 NFL teams.
The draft-eligible players that participated in the events...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Cold Springs at home 6-3
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Lady Broncos returned home Thursday night to host a county battle with Cold Springs and after falling behind early, Holly Pond rallied to take the lead and eventually pulled away with a 6-3 win over the Lady Eagles. Maggie...
Obituary: Harold Travis Lambert
Funeral services for Harold Travis Lambert, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, March...
Obituary: Glenda Beth Barton Andrews
The funeral service for Glenda Beth Barton Andrews, 76, of Bremen, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will be 2 p.m., Monday,...
Obituary: Emma Lee Crook
Funeral service for Emma Lee Crook, age 78, of Bremen, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Mike Lauderdale officiating; interment in Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 20• possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65...
UAB Football has standout performances at Pro Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eighteen NFL hopefuls from the UAB football team participated in Pro Day on Wednesday at the Football Operation Center.NEWS AND NOTES:
All 32 NFL organizations were represented at UAB Pro Day with roughly 60 NFL personnel present. DeWayne McBride only participated in bench press in...
Cullman County youth shine at Alabama Jr. Livestock Expo
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cattle and swine took center stage in Montgomery as Alabama youth exhibited animals and showed off a year’s worth of hard work during the Jr. Livestock Expo (JLE) in March.
The inaugural Jr. Dairy Expo was March 11, while the Jr. Beef...
Obituary: Darren Wayne McClendon
Darren Wayne McClendon, 53, of Bremen, passed from this life of March 11, 2023 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. He was born Aug. 2, 1969, to Derrell Wayne and Sandra Elaine Key McClendon.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the McClendon...
Obituary: Melvorie Graham Mead
Funeral service for Melvorie Graham Mead, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Hall and Jason Vinson officiating; interment in Center Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...
Auburn Pro Day: Tigers perform in new facility with former legend
AUBURN, Ala. – Colby Wooden was happy with how Pro Day went. He got to showcase his skills for all 32 NFL teams in attendance. He got to be part of the first Auburn Pro Day at the new Woltosz Football Performance Center. And...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 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
March 20• harassment; person• theft of property-2nd degree;...
‘Industry Comes to Wallace State’ helps employers recruit employees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College and representatives from several businesses and industries got the opportunity to network with each other in the hopes of finding future employment or employees.
Each month, the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development (CCWD) holds...
County proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month, approves back-up radio system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, March 21, proclaimed April 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also approved push-to-talk back-up radio systems for Cullman County first responders.
According to Cullman County EMA Director Tim Sartin, every first responder agency in the county...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview hammers Hanceville on the road 21-2; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview made the short trip over to Hanceville to take on the Bulldogs Tuesday night and it was a game the Aggies dominated from start to finish. A big second and third inning was more than enough for Fairview to pull...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘We came together as a family’: Cold Springs’ Maci Brown recaps junior season
BREMEN, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 basketball season was another special one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. They finished with a 31-3 record, an area championship a 2A Central Regional Championship and advanced it all the way to the 2A State Finals. Junior Maci...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects 6-3 area win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up a road win at Buckhorn Monday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday to open up area play against Decatur. The Red Raiders took an early lead but the ‘Cats rallied in the later innings...
Tribune welcomes new reporters Murphy, McKoy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune is excited to announce two new reporters. Cayla-Grace Murphy is a talented reporter and videographer with a passion for storytelling and local journalism. Tiffany McKoy is a passionate and dedicated reporter with strong ties to the local community.
Raised...
Obituary: Harold Thompson
Harold Thompson was welcomed into this thing called life on April 3, 1934, by his loving parents Ralph and Flora Mae Cooley Thompson. He left this existence to enter his heavenly reward on March 18, 2023. His birthplace was in the small town of...
Obituary: Sgt. Michael Satangai Boyd
Funeral services for Sgt. Michael Satangai Boyd of Cullman will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olive Cemetery in the Simcoe Community. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...
Obituary: Lance Horsley
Lance Horsley, 74, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at UAB Palliative Care in Birmingham.
Lance was born on Nov. 22, 1948 in Walker County, Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, working on old cars, watching TV and sitting on the porch....
Obituary: Nannie Mae (Vincent) Hall
Nannie Mae (Vincent) Hall, age 90, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 20, 2023 surrounded by family. Nannie was born in Cullman, Alabama on August 26, 1932 to Charley Robert and Mary Lou Knight Vincent.
She is preceded in death...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 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
March 16• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Cullman Middle School construction update
CULLMAN, Ala. – In May 2022, construction of new buildings at Cullman Middle School began. However, according to the Cullman Middle School Principal Jake Johnson, the construction schedule has had a few setbacks due to some supply chain issues.
“We hope to move into the...
Hope Horses holding ‘Egg My Yard’ fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heading into the Easter season, local nonprofit Hope Horses is holding its “Egg My Yard” fundraiser for the third year. For a $25 donation, Hope Horses volunteers will fill a yard with a dozen stuffed eggs and a note from the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies down Cold Springs 9-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles made a trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies and Cold Springs held the lead midway through the game, but Fairview took over after that and used a big fourth and fifth inning...
Cullman City Council talks PALS cleanup, WildWater
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night addressed the upcoming Cullman County/City Cleanup sponsored by Cullman People Against A Littered State (PALS). The event will take place Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m.-noon. Residents can obtain free trash bags by contacting...
St. Bernard inducts 10 into National Junior Honor Society
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ten St. Bernard Prep School middle school students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) after Mass on March 16, 2023, in the Abbey Church.
Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, headmaster, welcomed students to one of the world’s oldest and highest...
Op-Ed: It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars
I’m certain that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years, the powerful opioid similar to morphine or oxycodone but 100 times more powerful than both of those drugs and much more addictive and deadly.
Fentanyl’s original...
March 20-26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The weeklong observance...
Gentry on seniors: ‘They are truly the heartbeat of our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year marks the ninth year the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Sheriff Matt Gentry have visited senior centers and community centers across the county.
The CCSO uses these opportunities to give law enforcement updates and address residents’ concerns, as well...
Obituary: Mary Regina Bates
Funeral service for Mary Regina Bates, age 68, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Nail
Memorial service for Bobby Joe Nail, age 80, of Falkville, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Hartselle, AL.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nail passed away on Sunday, March...
Obituary: Maurice Herman Drummond
The funeral service for Maurice Herman Drummond will be 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am to 12 Noon prior to the service. Rev. Steve Rodgers, Rev. Morris Helton and Rev. John...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
March 16• domestic violence; CR 1715• domestic violence; CR 1755• harassment; criminal mischief; CR...
‘It was a dream come true:’ Cullman’s Kacie Griffith talks cheer career
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Former Cullman Bearcat Cheerleader Kacie Griffith graduated from Cullman High School in 2018 and her cheer career continued on the plains at Auburn University. Kacie talked about her experience at Cullman, starting with the beginning of her journey with the JV...
Wallace State Welding hosts North Alabama High School Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Welding program welcomed nearly 100 high school students from 33 area schools to its first North Alabama High School Welding Competition.
Winners in the first-year category included Curtis Pike of Ernest Pruett Center of Technology, Trace Armstrong of...
WSCC Genealogy program helps writer research local family that influenced Minnie Pearl
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Genealogy program recently aided a Nashville, Tennessee, writer researching Grand Ole Opry star Minnie Pearl and the Cullman County family she used as influence for her legendary comedic character. Dr. Rachel Martin is writing about Minnie...
WSCC Allegro Dance Theatre to present Dance Showcase March 23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre of Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.
The annual showcase allows Wallace State Dance students...
Obituary: Charles Wayne McBrayer
Memorial service for Charles Wayne McBrayer, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at St. John's Evangelical Church with Rev. John Richter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the McBrayer home at 614...
Baileyton seniors grapple with loss of center
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Senior citizens in Baileyton who meet weekly at the Baileyton Senior Center say the future of the center is in jeopardy after they received a notice last Thursday to vacate the premises within 10 days. The notice, picked up by James...
‘You have to keep pushing yourself no matter how hard it gets’: Cullman’s Ashton Story discusses her cheer journey
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Former Bearcat varsity Cheerleader Ashton Story graduated from Cullman High School in 2020 but her cheer career was far from over. She went to Shelton State for two years before transferring to the University of Alabama last year and Ashton talked...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s Maddox, Cold Springs’ Dickerson earn 1st team All-State honors; Arab’s Kitchens named 5A Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its All-State awards Sunday morning, and the list was packed with local names. Good Hope and Cold Springs standouts Ivey Maddox and Ella Dickerson both earned spots on this year's 4A and 2A All-State first...
February 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in February.
Establishment Name: Berkeley Bob's Coffee
Address: 304 1st Ave SE
City: Cullman
Zip Code:...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ by John Grisham
Set in 1960s Biloxi, Mississippi, a town on the gulf coast known as the “Poor Man’s Riviera,” this novel revolves around 12-year-old boys Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco, best friends who played all-star baseball together. Both had dreams of making it to the big leagues.
The boys grow apart as...
Files from yesteryear: 1898, 1937, 1957
The first open cotton boll of the season that we have seen was brought in on August 17th, by James Trapp.
Fire at early dawn on Sunday destroyed the storehouse and fixtures of N.J. Stewart and Sons and the vacant building formerly occupied by the...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point collects wins over Danville, Wayne County
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Deshler for a pair of games with Danville and Wayne County (TN) Saturday afternoon and they returned home with a pair of wins. A big sixth inning helped lead the Warriors...
Obituary: Wilma Ann Bailey
Funeral service for Wilma Ann Bailey, age 71, of Hanceville, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m....
Obituary: Collene Parris Brown
Collene Parris Brown, 92, of Arley, passed away March 17, 2023, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
She was born October 13, 1930. Collene was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and made the world’s best walnut cake, she loved...
Wallace State earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in...
St. Paul’s auction to feature autographed memorabilia
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for St. Paul’s Lutheran School. It is an evening filled with nostalgia and fellowship among parents, alumni and friends. This year, the school is excited...
