Obituary: Curtis Starlon Quick
Curtis Starlon Quick, also known as Bubba Starla, from Cullman Alabama, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at age 57. He was born on Jan. 8, 1965.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Sue Smith; father: Curtis Eduard Quick; and brother:...
Obituary: Lynn Eldridge Harris
Lynn Eldridge Harris, 71, of Cullman, AL, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at Orange Beach, AL. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, Cullman, AL. The funeral service will be at 5 p.m....
Hanceville adding 5 new names to Bulldog Wall of Fame Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bulldogs will be back home at Ray Talley Stadium to host Oneonta Friday night but before they kick things off, fans will be able to enjoy a special ceremony. Hanceville will be adding five more names to its Bulldog Wall...
Community rallies around CCSO deputy after house fire
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all possessions in a house fire.
The CCSO posted to Facebook and Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Cullman County is special – very...
Palomino RV Resort to host Labor Day celebration Sept. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s premier RV resort will host a Labor Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. complete with food trucks, live music from The Overtones (4-6 p.m.) and, because it wouldn’t be a late-summer party without it, the Slippery...
Obituary: Linda Gay Swann
Funeral service for Linda Gay Swann, 78, of Bremen will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Valley View Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Phillip Starnes officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10-2 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Jay Matthew Jackson
Jay Matthew Jackson, 63, of Vinemont passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1959, in Muncie, Indiana.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Jay is survived by his wife: Mona...
Obituary: Ruble Graham Livingston
Ruble Graham Livingston, 90, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born in Morgan County, Alabama on July 7, 1932.
Mrs. Livingston was a member of Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. She enjoyed gardening and...
Obituary: Louis Ulyas Bartlett
Louis Ulyas Bartlett, age 93, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Louis was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Cullman, Alabama to Lee Monroe and Addie Pearl Mathis Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett is preceded in death by his wife: Hilda Mae Bartlett.
A...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Curry at home
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym on Tuesday afternoon, and the home team came away with a solid sweep in two sets 25-15 and 25-19.
The first set saw the Lady Dawgs jump out to a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 29
harassing communications
Arrests
August 29
Freeman, Dustin L; 29
FTA-possession of drug paraphernalia
Jones, Clinton M;...
‘It’s a journey’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods and raising awareness of ways to be considerate of those experiencing grief.
In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day, The Cullman...
‘I love the team we have’: Good Hope’s Rudi Derrick ready for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off yet another amazing season. they finished 31-4, won the county and area championship and made their second straight trip to the Elite Eight and one of two seniors on this year's team,...
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After investigating, the department said the call was a hoax. Later Tuesday, the Jasper Police Department (JPD) released a statement saying...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosts benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local nonprofit that provides crisis prevention and recovery programs for families impacted by domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault.
The club...
A life of service: Cullman’s Betty Flack passes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman lost a faithful servant on Saturday with the passing of Betty Camp Flack, 80, who served as president of the Cullman Senior Center. Ms. Betty was a frequent participant in events and activities at the Active Adult Center. She was...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps tri-match with Southeastern, West Point
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted a tri-match with West Point and Southeastern Monday night and the Lady Broncos collected wins over both of them. The Lady Broncos collected sweeps of the Lady Mustangs and the Lady Warriors while West Point picked up...
Obituary: Kenneth Reno
Kenneth “Stump” Reno, 67 of Addison, passed away August 27, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital.
He was born March 10, 1955. Kenneth loved his Bantam roosters, chickens, and enjoyed working on tractors and race cars. He also loved to pick at people and loved his family.
A...
Obituary: Claudette Gentry White
Funeral service for Claudette Gentry White, 66, of Cullman will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2-4 at the funeral home prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Staton
Dennis Wayne Staton, age 66 of Hanceville passed away on Saturday, August 20 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1956, to Harleth Staton and Dorothy Mullins Staton. Dennis was a member of the Local #92 Iron-workers Association.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Scheryl Ann Johnson
Scheryl Ann Johnson, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born October 24, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Robert Allen Higgins and Christine Vest.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Allen Higgins and...
Obituary: Ervin Wayne Pilgrim
A graveside service for Ervin Wayne Pilgrim, 70, of Good Hope will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery. Wayne passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 30, 1952, in Arley, Alabama.
Wayne...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Aug. 25
CCSO deputies responded to a business in the Berlin community in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle in question and identified Troy...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 25
trafficking drugs, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd....
(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman
Updated 8-29-22 5:07 p.m
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of an infant.
CPD officers responded to a report of an infant death at the Economy Inn on U.S. Highway 31 (1834 Second Ave. NW, Cullman) around 12:30 p.m....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont’s Young, Hoffman excited for senior seasons
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's volleyball has spent the offseason preparing for a new season and now for seniors Abby Young and Emilie Hoffman, their final run with the Lady Eagles is underway. Both seniors were happy with how Vinemont’s offseason went, and they’re excited...
Cobblestone Hotel, Wissota Chophouse groundbreaking Tuesday in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony for Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Cullman will take place Tuesday, Aug. 30. The hotel will be built at 1835 Main Ave. SW and will be Cobblestone’s first location in Alabama. Construction should take 12-15 months.
The 63-room hotel...
Traffic alerts for Cullman this week
Tuesday, Aug. 30
County Road 700 will be closed between County Road 703 and County Road 709 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Interstate 65 southbound from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) to Exit 318 (U.S. Highway 31...
3 Wallace State students named recipients of Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three Wallace State students are recipients of the 2022 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
Katelan Brooks, Breanna Ralph and Tess Hammond will each receive $5,000 toward their studies this academic year.
Brooks and Ralph are both enrolled in Wallace State’s North Central Alabama Federation...
City to repave streets in Northwood subdivision
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council this month signed its annual Transportation Plan, laying out which roads will be repaved with funds from the Rebuild Alabama Act.
The act, commonly referred to as the “gas tax,” requires that each municipality adopt an annual transportation...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31), Ste. F, in Cullman, across the street from Firehouse Subs.
Tropical Smoothie offers made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and...
Obituary: Mildred Garner
Mildred Garner, 93, of Double Springs, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022. As per her adamant request, she wants “no flowers, no wake, just put me in my box and bury me, and if you don’t, I’ll come back and haunt...
Obituary: Betty Camp Flack
Betty Camp Flack, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on November 7, 1941, to Lewis and Oma McGriff Camp.
Ms. Flack was a member of Lake Catoma Baptist Church. She...
Obituary: Rosanne Phillips Hudson
Rosanne Phillips Hudson, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Rosanne was born July 20, 1946.
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The week two slate of the Cullman County Youth Football season has come and gone, and Saturday was packed with more great games. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos, the...
Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner returns Sept. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Sept. 29, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center. Doors open at 5:30 allowing guests...
Snead’s Farmhouse holds ribbon cutting
VINEMONT, Ala. – Owner Judy Snead, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on Snead’s Farmhouse Friday morning to signal its grand opening. Started in 2019 with a couple of chickens, Snead’s Farmhouse is now home to 130...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Hale Ray
Funeral Service for Patricia Ann Hale Ray, 74, from Cullman will be 2p.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 -2p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The interment will be at Emeus Baptist Cemetery. ...
Obituary: Patricia Hooker
Patricia Hooker, age 80 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Patricia was born on January 26, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina. She loved her church family at New Prospect Baptist Church and spending time with her Senior...
Obituary: Wallace Dickey Jr.
Wallace Dickey Jr., 81 of Arley, passed away August 26, 2022, at his residence.
He was born February 15, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to Wallace Dickey Sr. and Mary Long Dickey.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. until...
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Fortenberry
Charles “Chuck – Kramer” Fortenberry, age 48 of Hanceville, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 14, 1973, in Birmingham, Alabama to Charles Leroy Fortenberry and Linda Krigel Fortenberry. Chuck worked for Tyson Foods...
Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9, from 5-10 p.m., featuring bluegrass artists Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek.
The CDMA is a nonprofit organization established...
26th annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 4-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will welcome folks from near and far Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., will...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cullman, surrounding municipalities sign proclamations
CULLMAN, Ala. - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and many municipalities in the area, including Cullman, Cullman County, Good Hope, Hanceville, Garden City and Arab, have signed proclamations to that effect.
The proclamations state, in part, that each municipality is “no different than any...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope outlasts Vinemont 34-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was a warm, muggy night for the county rivalry matchup between the Good Hope Raiders and the Vinemont Eagles Friday night and for the second week in a row the Raiders came away with a hard-fought victory over a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond on the road 29-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos and the Eagles used their power running game to pulled away from the Broncos early, allowing them to pull away and pick up a 29-14 win. The Broncos drop to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in shootout with Priceville 54-47
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies put together an impressive showing on the offensive side of the ball against Priceville Friday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bullodgs. The Aggies took a 47-46 lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ward’s big night leads Hanceville past West Point 27-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Hanceville faced off against each other in another county rivalry battle at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night and a huge night on the ground by Brosnan Ward, along with a tough Bulldog, defense helped Hanceville defeat the Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 34-14 win at Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – After collecting a 36-12 win over Maplesville at home last week, the Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on the Panthers of Hackleburg. Just like in week one, Meek leaned on a powerful running game to put points on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina at home 69-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Vina at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and put together a dominant performance on its way to a 69-0 win. Addison dominated from start to finish against the highly over matched, but game Red Devils. The Addison starters played...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rolls past Brewer 35-0
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – After handling Albertville on the road 47-14 in week one, the Arabian Knights traveled once again Friday night and once again they returned home with an impressive win. This time it was Brewer welcoming in the Knights and Arab left James...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Jasper 42-21 on newly named Mark Britton Field
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the history of Cullman High School’s football program. Not only did the ‘Cats collect a 42-21 win over the Jasper Vikings, the field at Oliver Woodard Stadium was also named for Cullman’s all-time winningest...
Obituary: Eva Raye Mendonca
Infant Eva Raye Mendonca entered the gates of heaven on August 23, 2022. She is the precious daughter of Francis and Amber (Calloway) Mendonca; granddaughter of Joanna and Johnny Calloway, John and Mary Mendonca; great granddaughter of Joan Cagle, Donnie Smith and Dominic Sgro;...
Obituary: Geneva D. Black
Geneva D. Black, age 67, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 7, 1955, in West Blocton, Alabama, to William and Jewel Geneva Baldwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Franklin James...
Obituary: Mary Frances Hunt
Graveside service for Mary Frances Hunt, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Cullman City Cemetery with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hunt passed away on Thursday, August 25,...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 22
Deputies attempted to serve outstanding warrants on Jesse Elijah Durham, 41, of Baileyton, at a residence in Joppa.
Durham allegedly attempted to flee the residence on foot. Deputies caught him...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 25
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Hwy 157; damage to 2017 Honda;...
Hanceville proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Council members, with Mayor Kenneth Nail joining via Zoom, moved swiftly through their agenda Thursday evening, holding a public hearing, signing a proclamation and appointing board members.
Three members of the Hanceville Industrial Board – Buddy Perkins, Elaine Perkins and...
CASA volunteer training this September (Updated)
Updated 8-30-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) work to provide the best outcomes for children in the court system. Advocates are appointed by the juvenile court to recommend the best interest of a child/teen who has been abused and neglected.
Whether...
ADPH: Follow safe sleep guidelines to prevent infant deaths
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement, “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment.”
The ABCs of safe sleep still apply:
Alone: nothing but...
Senior Health Fair returns Sept. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s annual health fair for retirees and seniors, Home Run for Health, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event will be held at the Active Adult Center, also known as the Donald Green Center, at 1625...
Obituary: Keri Beth Briscoe
A memorial service for Keri Beth Briscoe, 44, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 27th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Briscoe family.
Keri passed away August 22, 2022, at Huntsville...
Obituary: Jerry Paul Lyons
Jerry Paul Lyons, born May 6, 1943, passed from this life on May 16, 2022. Jerry was a resident of Arab, Alabama for the past 22 years. He was born in Bluff City, TN. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam...
Obituary: Agnes Arrington Burrow
Agnes Arrington Burrow, 90, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away on August 24, 2022. Agnes was born in Madison County, Alabama, on February 18, 1932, to Andrew Jackson and Lizer Ann Stevens Arrington.
Ms. Burrow was a graduate of Holly Pond School. She then worked in...
Obituary: Martha Ann McKoy
Funeral Service for Martha Ann McKoy, age 83, of Logan, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Logan Baptist Church with Anthony Clark and John McKoy officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: William Robert Korwatch
Bill Korwatch was born in the City of Yonkers on January 17, 1947. In 1965, almost immediately following his graduation from Saunders High School Bill joined the Marine Corps. After a few years in the Corps as a Lance Corporal, he was sent to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The defending state champion Lady Addison Bulldogs hosted the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles Thursday night and sent them back to the nest with a resounding sweep (25-16, 25-10, 25-7).
The first set was actually pretty close as the Lady Eagles were holding...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 22
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Rosemont Ave. S.W.domestic violence; Co....
Brooks’ Place hosts annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center on Monday held its annual charity golf tournament at Terri Pines. One-hundred golfers in 25 four-man scramble teams competed to help raise funds for the nonprofit.
The golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for the center’s daily...
Fairview Labor Day celebration set for Sept. 5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration Monday, Sept. 5, at Randall Shedd Community Park. Festivities will kick off at 8 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. with the parade beginning at 11. Lineup will be at...
Senior Food and Home Necessities Drive underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and SouthernCare Hospice are joining forces to provide food and basic household necessities to area senior citizens in need. The organizations are calling on others in the county to help. The inaugural Senior Food...
Obituary: Winford Clark Gable
Winford Clark Gable, 60, of Russellville, formerly of Cullman passed away Monday, August 22nd, 2022, at Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gable family.
Mr. Gable was born December 12, 1961, to Charles & Doris Wix Gable.
He was...
Obituary: Patricia Moore Mooney
Memorial Service for Patricia Moore Mooney, age 80, of Falkville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mooney...
Expect I-65 S closure on Aug. 30 and 31
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 southbound in southern Morgan County will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, until about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.
The southbound roadway will be closed from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) near Hartselle to Exit 318...
Connect Cullman County brings local therapeutic resources together
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman on Saturday hosted Connect Cullman County, which brought therapeutic service providers together for informational sessions with caregivers of children with mental or physical disabilities. The event was held at The Little House at Art Park.
TheraPlay...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 22
harassment; Olive St. S.W.theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157; general...
Alabama man arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach: Defendant accused of assaulting law enforcement officers
WASHINGTON — An Alabama man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to...
2nd annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Golf Course is fast approaching and there’s still time to register for a spot in the field and support a great cause. John Hunt, who passed away in March 2020,...
FBI raid in Falkville
Sources shared that an FBI raid occurred in Falkville this morning allegedly in connection to previous protests/riots that occurred in Washington.
Falkville Mayor Ken Winkles said FBI agents are still on location but didn’t currently have more information to provide.
Witnesses shared that one person has...
Connecting area homeschoolers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local mom Jennifer Garcia, along with a group of other homeschool parents, in 2018 started the Cullman Homeschool Activities & Resource Group (CHARGe). The group was created to serve homeschool families in and around Cullman and offers activities, field trips and...
CCBOE personnel report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) released its latest personnel report Friday. The board approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendations on all items.
The following resignations were accepted:
Rachel Allen Child Development Center (CDC) Heather Jarmon CDC Trenton Burton Cold Springs Elementary School (CSES) Lori...
Ivey awards $20K for bulletproof vests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded a $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to provide new bulletproof vests for its agents.
“I cannot say thank you enough to our state troopers and all law enforcement officers in Alabama who...
County sanitation rates increasing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission recently voted in favor of a sanitation rate increase to go into effect Oct. 1.
Residential service rates will increase $3 a month from $12.01 to $15.01. Exempted from the 75 cents a week increase will be seniors,...
Obituary: John William Boatright
John “Johnny” William Boatright, Jr., 76, of Hanceville passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022, at his home. A longtime employee of the Cullman County Road Department, Johnny enjoyed operating heavy equipment and machinery, even after his retirement in 2012.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Sherlon Beasley
Sherlon Beasley, 83 of Cullman, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, August 22, 2022, at his residence.
Sherlon was born on June 20, 1939, in Addison, Alabama to Elbert Beasley and Jewel Hood Beasley.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from...
Obituary: Jimmie Lee Golden
Jimmie Lee Golden was born on September 23, 1942, and sadly passed away on August 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his loving wife: Sherry; son: Jeramie Simpson and his wife, LeAnn; daughter: Sonya Simpson; grandchildren: Taylor, Katelyn,...
Obituary: Gloria Gertrude Glassco
Gloria Gertrude Glassco, age 94, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Gloria was born May 13, 1928.
She is survived by her son: Darryl (Liza) Glassco; grandchildren: Jennifer Mooneyhan, Sean (Jessica) Glassco, Grant (Emily) Glassco, Jamie Glassco, Regina Akin, Jason...
ALEA statement on passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Sec. Hal Taylor on Tuesday issued a statement on the passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez Monday, who was killed Aug. 22.
According to Mobile’s WKRG, “Monday night the officer was headed home to Foley...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 22
theft of property-1st degree; cashtheft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157;...
Cullman Police Department aids in capture of capital murder suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Monday afternoon, Aug. 22, aided the Walker County Sheriff’s Office in the apprehension of Patrick Thomas Edge, 28, who is charged with the Nov. 15 capital murder of 33-year-old Krystal Lynn Franklin of...
‘Be where your feet are’: Good Hope’s Noah Barnette reflects on his Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player, Noah Barnette. Noah made a lot of great memories in his years at Good Hope, both on and off the court.
"My favorite basketball memories were when we won the...
Good Hope City Council proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second August council meeting Monday night and Mayor Jerry Bartlett led things off by signing a Mayoral Proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Cullman EMS Director James Curtis was also on hand...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend in unrelated cases.
Thursday. Aug. 18
Investigators served a search warrant in the Valley Grove area.
Regina Banks Edwards, 54, of Cullman was located at the residence.
She was allegedly found to be...
Pet of the Week: Rubble – ready to join your Paw Patrol!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Rubble.
Rubble is a fabulous mix of shepherd, Aussie and heeler (or healer!) who is approximately 2.5-3 years old. While being an unassuming fellow,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs, Hanceville at home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted a tri-match with county rivals Cold Springs and Hanceville Monday afternoon and the Lady Aggies swept both the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Eagles. Cold Springs also collected a sweep of Hanceville.
Fairview 25 - Hanceville 15 (First Set)
Fairview got off...
Obituary: Savannah Dawn Hamilton
Graveside Service for Savannah Dawn Hamilton, age 25, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Fergason Cemetery with Chad Green officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Jennifer Hall Stewart
Jennifer Hall Stewart, age 47 of Hayden, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 4, 1974, to Jeff and Glenda Graves Hall. Jennifer was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Hayden; she worked at U.A.B....
Obituary: Gary Steven Calloway
Gary Steven Calloway, 62 of Crane Hill, entered into rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence.
Gary was born on November 22, 1959, in Jasper, Alabama to Hubert Calloway and Glenda Smith Calloway. He was a workaholic who loved his family, especially his...
‘This is an opportunity’: City votes to approve medical cannabis dispensing sites
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted in favor of authorizing medical cannabis dispensing sites in the city limits. The Cullman County Commission passed a similar ordinance in July. Statewide, up to 37 dispensing sites will be approved by the...
Vinemont’s Aubrey Guess participating in UA Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Aubrey Guess of Vinemont, Alabama, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program during the fall 2022 semester. Guess is working for Mercedes Benz.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
