Obituary: Jimmie Ray Hafer
Funeral service for Jimmie Ray Hafer, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023,...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Greene
It is with very mixed emotions that my sister and I announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jackie Greene. She left us Jan. 21, 2023, about 10 a.m., and she will be sorely missed, but we are comforted knowing her suffering is over.
Jacquelyn Peterson...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 19• domestic violence; CR 1709• harassment; Nesmith Rd.• harassment; CR 750• theft of...
Obituary: Richard Donald Elliott
Richard Donald Elliott, age 84, of Double Springs, passed away Jan. 22, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
He was born Feb. 16, 1938 in Jasper, Alabama to Henry Leonas Elliott and Vonnie Elizabeth Jackson Elliott. He was married to his beloved wife...
R.E. Garrison acquires Georgia-based Boaty’s Transport
CULLMAN, Ala. - R.E. Garrison Trucking has successfully completed the acquisition of certain assets of Boaty’s Transport Inc., a family-owned refrigerated trucking company located in Jackson, Georgia.
“R.E. Garrison is proud to welcome Boaty’s to the Garrison family. Boaty’s Transport was founded in 1991 by...
Obituary: Mary Lou Williams
Mary Lou Williams, age 83, of Arley, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born Aug. 16, 1939, in Oktibbeha, Mississippi. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and doted on her grandchildren. She loved to sing and...
WWF: Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Feb. 4
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, as the second of the 2022-2023 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days....
Hanceville food drive coming Feb. 6-11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Deborah Stam recently announced the success of the Hope Food Pantry, located in Hanceville on Bangor Street behind the library and next to the Hanceville storm shelter. That success speaks to the great need for the food pantry in the community...
Obituary: Syble Fay Osmer
Syble Fay Osmer, age 79, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at her residence. She was born Friday, July 23, 1943 to William and Jewel Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Osmer; brothers, Richard Baldwin and Jo...
Obituary: Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters
Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters, 91
Robert Elmer (Bob) Waters, age 91, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1931, to John and Laura Livingston Waters. Bob grew up in a large loving family with his nine siblings in Hanceville, Alabama,...
Obituary: James William Floyd
Funeral service for James William Floyd, age 29, of Falkville, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Bro. Chuck Johnston officiating; burial at Macedonia Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Linda Sue Underwood
Linda Sue Underwood, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at Cullman Regional. She was born, Sept. 11, 1949 to Burton Leon Arnold and Suzanne F Arnold.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; husband Stewart Underwood and brother, Burton "Buddy"...
ARCHERY: Vinemont sweeps team titles at NASP Winter Warm Up; EES, CMS win at Tri-County Kickoff
CORDOVA, Ala. – Local archery squads were on the road competing this weekend and several of them returned home with some hardware. Vinemont Elementary, Vinemont Middle and Vinemont High School each won their respective team titles at the NASP Winter Warm Up in Cordova...
Pet of the Week: Uriah
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Uriah.
Uriah, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, cannot wait to be lying in a heap at your feet, as he loves to be your best...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances with 49-46 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s nightcap from the opening day of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament featured a battle between Good Hope and Hanceville’s JV Boys squads and like most of the games on day one, it came down to the final shot. Both teams...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges Cold Springs 41-38 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second of Saturday’s JV Girls matchups featured Fairview and Cold Springs and it was another nailbiter at Tom Drake Coliseum. The Lady Aggies led by 11 at the half but needed a pair of free throws from Peyton Defoor in...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont takes 54-51 thriller over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action continued with a matchup between Holly Pond and Vinemont’s JV Boys Saturday afternoon and their battle came down to the wire. The Eagles led by as many as 19 at one point but had to withstand a...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos hold off West Point 42-29 to advance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday afternoon and we got things started with the opening round of the JV Girls Brackets. (4) Holly Pond faced off against (5) West Point and after taking...
Single vehicle accident ends in one death according to coroner
VINEMONT, Ala. - According to Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, a single vehicle accident in Vinemont Friday night claimed the life of a local man.
Kilpatrick stated James William Floyd, 29, of Vinemont, was killed in a single vehicle accident on CR 1212 at 7:29...
How to protect your child from asthma flare-ups during the winter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Parents must watch out for several illnesses during the winter, such as the flu or RSV. However, these infections may cause more severe symptoms in children with asthma. Doctors say it is important for patients to be on the proper medications...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville handles Ashville 85-60, Lady Bulldogs fall 39-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was a battle of the Bulldogs on homecoming night at Lane Horton Gymnasium as Hanceville faced off against Ashville in their final area games of the season. Hanceville ended up splitting their games against Ashville. Hanceville's varsity girls held the...
Obituary: June Lorainne Palmer
The funeral service for June Lorainne Palmer, 84, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Randy Makemson and Rev. Wade Maynard...
Obituary: Jerome Lee Newton
Jerome Lee Newton, age 55, of Arley, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at UAB hospital.
He was born July 12, 1967, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Helicon, where the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 19• theft of property-2nd degree; Radio Shack;...
Martin, Farley denied bail under Aniah’s Law
CULLMAN, Ala. - Newly inaugurated Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Tuesday requested bail be denied for Tabatha Leal Martin and David Justin Farley, under Aniah’s Law. The suspects are charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
Passed in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders remain unbeaten with 91-26 win over Fultondale, Raiders race past Wildcats 89-71
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Thursday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and the Raiders celebrated on the court with a pair of wins over the Fultondale Wildcats. The top-ranked Lady Raiders improved to 25-0 with a dominant, 91-26 performance against Fultondale and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 8 Cullman takes rematch with Paul W. Bryant 68-35
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bearcat Arena to host a familiar opponent Thursday night but this time around, the results were a little different. After falling to Paul W. Bryant 48-46 earlier this season, the ‘Cats ramped up the...
Obituary: Martha Ann Newton Beeler (updated)
Martha Ann Newton Beeler, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama, peacefully slipped free of her pain surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and friends, on Jan. 18, 2023.
Martha was born on July 15, 1940, in Lebanon Junction, KY, to Joseph Ethel Newton and Martha Rebecca...
Obituary: Bryan Wayne Alldredge
Visitation for Bryan Wayne Alldredge, age 38, of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alldredge passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at...
Obituary: Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr.
Tomie Phillip Howard, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 18, 2023, at the age of 66. Mr. Howard was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on May 14, 1956, to Tomie Jackson Howard, Jr., and Myra Phillips Howard.
Mr. Howard was a graduate...
Obituary: Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood (updated)
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92
Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce Hood, 92, of Cullman, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was born to Homer and Winnie Kilpatric on Aug. 6, 1930...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan Browning
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan Browning of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12...
Obituary: Tommy Neil Gilley
Tommy Neil Gilley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Tommy was born in Cullman, Alabama on June 9, 1950 to Hulet and Rachel Armstrong Gilley. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 21,...
Cullman City Schools announces teachers of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is pleased to announce its elementary and secondary teachers of the year for 2023-2024.
This year’s honored educators are Cullman City Primary School first grade teacher Amanda Stidham, and seventh grade Cullman Middle School English teacher Katie McGee.
The two...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 17• burglary; CR 1179• criminal mischief; 2nd Ave SW, Hanceville• disorderly conduct; CR...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests recently, including:
Thursday, Jan. 5
On Jan. 4, deputies responded to a call reporting a carjacking in the Berlin community. The alleged victim provided names of the offenders, who left prior to the...
Donations to Blount County Animal Adoption Center in Country Boy Eddie’s memory
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – Gordon "Country Boy Eddie" Burns’ passing on Friday, Jan. 13, at age 92 left many reminiscing about early mornings spent getting ready for school while he sang to us from the television set. Despite his celebrity, Burns remained down to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview earns 79-57 win over West Blocton
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the West Blocton Tigers for a Wednesday night hoops matchup and after getting off to a strong start, the Aggies kept things rolling in the second half to pull away and collect a 79-57 win over the Tigers.
Antonio Gambrill...
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama between 10 pm tonight and 2 am Thursday
CLANTON - Widespread dense fog will occur statewide through late morning with the visibility ¼ mile or less. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama between 10 pm tonight and 2 am Thursday and move quickly through the state...
Obituary: Hunter Stanley
Hunter Stanley entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the age of 30. Hunter was a resident of Cullman, Alabama. He was born on March 30, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama to Barry Dwayne Stanley and Tonnia Lynn Maddox Stanley.
He...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Veronika Amalie Putman
Veronika Amalie Putman, 82, of Crane Hill, entered into rest Jan. 16, 2023 at her residence in Winston County, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronika was born August 17, 1940, in Oberammergau, Germany to Josef and Therese Fischer. She moved to the United States in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 15• unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person;...
ADPH: Make sure your children are up to date with their childhood vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vaccines are safe and effective in protecting children against a variety of potentially dangerous infectious diseases. The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health encourage parents to keep their children and teens healthy by ensuring...
Commission on Aging sets 2023 schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) released its 2023 schedule of events for the area’s senior citizens recently, allowing ample time for everyone to save the dates. The COA staff works year-round to plan for the events to ensure maximum...
Marshall condemns FDA’s ‘illegal and dangerous decision to abandon restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, condemning the FDA’s recent decision “to abandon its longstanding restrictions on the...
Relay For Life of Cullman County announces 2023 anniversary event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County will return to Depot Park in downtown Cullman on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 5-10 p.m. for its 30th anniversary relay.
Relay For Life celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those lost to the disease and raises funds...
CCBOE recognizes Vinemont InSPIRESS team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized Vinemont High School’s Team RHAD for its historic win in December at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Innovative System Project for the Increased Recruitment of Emerging STEM Students (InSPIRESS) competition. Members of...
Ivey signs 3 executive orders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 “to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government.”
Her office said she is “recommitting to her priority of an open, honest and transparent administration.”
Ivey shared this...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Holly Pond handles No. 3 Decatur Heritage 63-26, Lady Broncos fall 42-27
HOLLY POND, Ala. – No. 2 Holly Pond returned home to host No. 3 Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and the Broncos collected an impressive win over the highly ranked Eagles. Holly Pond trailed Decatur Heritage early but dominated the second half on the way...
Obituary: Barbara Nell Duke Fallin
Barbara Nell Duke Fallin, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on Jan. 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Ms. Fallin was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on March 10, 1947, to Auther and Nellie Duke.
Ms. Barbara was a member of Calvary Missionary...
Obituary: Shannon Joey Bartlett
Shannon Joey Bartlett, age 43, of Cullman, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
He was born March 24, 1979, in Cullman, Alabama. He had a good heart and loved his family and his dogs.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Danny Stiff as new head football coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new varsity head football coach. Danny Stiff, who brings high school and college coaching experience to the position, has officially been hired to lead the Bearcats on the gridiron this season.
Stiff most recently coached at...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Adams Gable
Vonda Lee Adams Gable, age 73, of Hanceville, passed peacefully from this life to Heaven on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 3, 1950 in Cullman, Alabama to Marion and Velma Harper Adams. She...
Obituary: Holland London Clark
Holland London Clark, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at his residence.
He was born December 14, 1936.
There will be no service held per his wishes.
Obituary: Gary Whitworth
Gary Whitworth, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Oct. 29, 1946, to Willard Audrey Whitworth and Sarah Louise Whitworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Logan Alexander Marsh.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Murray Earnest Brewer
Murray Earnest Brewer, age 79 of Houston, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 24, 1943, in Jasper, Alabama. He graduated at Winston County High School in the Class of 1961. He was married to his wife of 56...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Jan. 12• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437• possession of marijuana; possession of drug...
‘I will work every day… to seek justice and keep our community safe’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s new district attorney, Champ Crocker, was administered the oath of office Saturday by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at Cotton Creek Warehouse in downtown Cullman, was attended by many state and local leaders,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Raiders, Lady Raiders collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum featured three ranked, local teams and all three of them collected big wins. The top-ranked 4A Lady Raiders improved to 23-0 with a 57-41 win over Clements, the eighth-ranked Raiders...
Obituary: Joyce Marie Coggin
Joyce Marie Coggin, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Jan. 8, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Ruth Cornelius Pettit; daughter, Angie...
Obituary: Helen Pruett Glasscock
Helen Pruett Glasscock, age 88, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born on Dec. 16, 1934, to Tom Watson and Clara Federer Pruett.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Frances Williams and Betty Couey; and a brother, Carl Pruett.
Helen...
Obituary: Cassondra Hale Bowen
Cassondra Hale Bowen passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Cassondra was born Sept. 30, 1955. She was a graduate of Cullman High School in 1973 and attended Wallace State Community College. She worked at the Cullman County court house and...
Cook: Deer activity in most of Alabama approaching peak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - For most of the state, Alabama deer hunters are in the midst of the peak hunting period when deer start moving with increased rutting activity. Chris Cook, Deer Program coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Everett Richard Neves Jr.
Everett Richard Neves Jr., age 73, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was hard working and a strong man, truly one of a kind. He was a loving husband,...
City of Hanceville searching for helicopter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday approved Resolution no. 668 to begin the search for an inoperable Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, which the City will place in Veterans Park. It is unclear how long the search will take.
Deborah Stam...
Ivey announces more than $40M in road and bridge projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II),...
Obituary: Carl Dean McCoy Weaver
Mrs. Carl Dean McCoy Weaver, age 85, of Cullman, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by her husband, James David Weaver and her granddaughter, Brittany Dean Johnson.
She is survived by her children: Karen Weaver Walker, Katherine Weaver Johnson, David DeWayne Weaver, and Charles...
Obituary: Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe
Darrel ‘Doc’ Holcombe, 86, of Cullman, passed away Jan., 14 2023, at River City Nursing Home in Decatur, AL. He was born to George Ivey and Lois Henry on Oct. 6, 1936, in Holly Pond, AL. He was a 1955 graduate of Holly Pond...
Obituary: Shelly Renea White
We are sad to announce the untimely death of Shelly Renea White, age 44, of Cullman, AL, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Whitfield Regional Hospital.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. White will be Friday,...
Local students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 academic semester.
Cullman County students include:
Jade Fitzgerald – President’s List
Elijah Guyton – President’s List
Kelsey Talley – President’s...
Obituary: Larry Edwin Bishop
Larry Edwin Bishop, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 12, 2023, at the age of 77. Mr. Bishop was born to William and Lily Tracy Bishop on Aug. 22, 1945.
Larry was a member of the Holly Pond Broncos Class of 1963 and received...
Obituary: Annie Christine Bankston
Annie Christine Bankston, age 86, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at her residence.
Christine was born on Feb. 20, 1936 in Moulton, Alabama. She loved her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Christine loved to sew and designed drapes and...
PREP SPORTS: Looking back at some of the best games of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2022 has come and gone and it was another year packed with great games all over Cullman County. Here I list some of the most memorable games I covered in 2022.
Jan. 4: Good Hope 37 - Fairview 32 (Varsity Girls)
Fairview couldn't...
State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the...
VA: Free emergency health care for veterans in suicidal crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and...
Hanceville awarded $650K for Hwy. 91 intersection improvements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the City of Hanceville has been awarded $650,000 for improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 91, including a right turn lane on Alabama Highway 91 heading eastbound at the intersection....
Blountsville man killed in crash
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Blountsville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Blount County.
Alabama State Troopers said Robert F. Wray, 30, was fatally injured when the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass he was driving left the roadway, struck...
Cullman City Schools files charges against student who allegedly threatened administration
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools has filed criminal charges against a student who allegedly made verbal threats against school administration in October. The student was allegedly removed from school grounds and has been provided virtual learning since the incident.
An article published by the...
Kilpatrick, Floyd sworn in
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon two Cullman County elected officials, Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick and Cullman County District Judge, Place 1 Chad Floyd, took their oaths of office for their new terms. Many local and state officials were present for the events, including Rep....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison earns road wins at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison traveled west on Friday to take on their archrival, the Winston County Yellow Jackets for a pair of varsity matchups and the Bulldogs returned home with a pair of wins. The Addison Ladies came up with a solid 40-34 victory and the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point splits area battles with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors took on the Brewer Patriots in a big pair of area matchups at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night and West Point ended up splitting their games. The Lady Warriors rolled past the Lady Patriots 67-30 but in...
Obituary: Carl Nathan Alexander
Carl Nathan Alexander, age 72, of Wilson Bend Community, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1950.
Carl is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Ann Alexander; son, Carl Dewayne Alexander; daughter, Michelle (Gerald) Lyons;...
Obituary: Nicholas Jay Mosley
Funeral service for Nicholas Jay Mosley, 36, of Vinemont will, be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at Temple Baptist Church with interment in Crossroads Cemetery. Minister Josh Stancil will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m...
Obituary: Leroy Pope
Leroy Pope, 81, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Jan, 12, 2023. Mr. Pope was born July 9, 1941, in Cullman County, Alabama, to John and Lillian Speegle Pope.
Mr. Pope is preceded in death by his parents.
Those surviving Leroy includes his wife, Linda...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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
Jan. 9
• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; Olive...
Obituary: James Chalmer Tidwell
James Chalmer Tidwell, age 43 of Scottsboro, passed away Jan. 3, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Tidwell was born on July 30, 1979 in Cullman, AL to Chalmer Tidwell and Willie Nell Davis Tidwell. James loved classic cars...
6 preventive tips to stay out of the emergency department
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Hospital emergency departments are busy places throughout the year. Currently, wait times are up, and space is limited at emergency departments across Alabama.
Fortunately, UAB Medicine offers several alternative care options for patients with conditions or illnesses that, while serious, may not...
Therapeutic Recreation celebrates holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. – After December’s intermittent bad weather prompted a rescheduled date, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation held an after-Christmas celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Stone Bridge Farms.
Guests of all ages spent time with Santa Claus reviewing all of...
County Commission begins new year with many surpluses
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when it recognized Jeff Preston, who is retiring after 25 years from the County Road Department. Preston was not in attendance.
The commission agreed to surplus vehicles and other supplies from various departments...
Empty Bowls returning after 2-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Organizers are excited to present Empty Bowls of Cullman County to the community on Monday, Feb. 20, after a two-year hiatus. The event raises money for the Cullman Caring for Kids food bank, which serves those with food insecurity throughout Cullman...
Obituary: Charles Franklin Drake
Charles Franklin Drake, age 89, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Charles was born in Vinemont, AL.
A visitation for Charles will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 9• possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157• possession of...
Obituary: Judy Lee Cutcher
Judy Lee Cutcher, 79, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 25, 1943 in Cullman, Alabama. Judy lived a life of giving and service, to her family, to her church, and her community. Her family was always...
Obituary: Anessa Rhea Harbison White
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. (Psalm 116:15)
Beloved child of God, loving mother, precious sister and faithful friend.
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, Anessa went home to be with her Heavenly Father.
Anessa will be forever remembered by her...
Cullman City Council honors Shawn Crider
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council convened Monday, Jan. 9, in the Lucille N. Galin Municipal Auditorium at city hall where it recognized the contributions of community leader Shawn Crider, who passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30 at the age of 56.
The proclamation in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2023 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is fast approaching, and the county head coaches gathered at the Cullman County Schools Central Office Wednesday afternoon to determine the seeding. Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders of Good Hope finished 6-0 in county...
Obituary: William Alvin Brooks
Funeral service for William Alvin Brooks, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin (updated)
Randal Earl Sartin, age 62 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
Randal was born on January 24, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
