Obituary: Kenneth Reno

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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...

CCSO arrest roundup

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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...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29

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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...

(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman

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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....

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont’s Young, Hoffman excited for senior seasons

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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...

Cobblestone Hotel, Wissota Chophouse groundbreaking Tuesday in SW Cullman

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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...

Traffic alerts for Cullman this week

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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...

3 Wallace State students named recipients of Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship

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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...

City to repave streets in Northwood subdivision

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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...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens

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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...

Obituary: Rosanne Phillips Hudson

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Rosanne Phillips Hudson, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Rosanne was born July 20, 1946.

Obituary: Betty Camp Flack

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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....

Obituary: Mildred Garner

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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...

Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap

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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...

Files from Yesteryear: 1964

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From the files of 1964 Mrs. Clemmons’ Father Dies Here Sunday. Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital, on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack that same day. Mr....

52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SILLYASS FITNESS

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ODE TO THE “E WORD” Isn’t it a sweet surprise That play is a workout in disguise. Chic gym clothes can never glamorize The boring drudge of exercise. S.U.N.S. SILLYASS FITNESS is serious-not-solemn exercise with goofy grins, funny grunts...

Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner returns Sept. 29

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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...

Snead’s Farmhouse holds ribbon cutting

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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...

Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Fortenberry

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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...

Obituary: Wallace Dickey Jr.

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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...

Obituary: Patricia Hooker

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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...

Obituary: Patricia Ann Hale Ray

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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...

Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9

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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...

26th annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 4-5

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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...

Pet of the Week: Jordan is sunshine on a cloudy day

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jordan.  Jordan is a precious white baby boy with medium energy. The 10–12-month-old always...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cullman, surrounding municipalities sign proclamations

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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,...

PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope outlasts Vinemont 34-22

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond on the road 29-14

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in shootout with Priceville 54-47

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Ward’s big night leads Hanceville past West Point 27-14

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 34-14 win at Hackleburg

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina at home 69-0

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rolls past Brewer 35-0

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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...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Jasper 42-21 on newly named Mark Britton Field

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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...

Obituary: Mary Frances Hunt

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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...

Obituary: Geneva D. Black

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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...

Obituary: Eva Raye Mendonca

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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;...

CCSO arrest roundup

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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...

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosted the first Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation last weekend. Over 600 volunteer members from every church in the North Alabama Diocese attended the day-long training sessions which...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26

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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...

Hanceville proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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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...

CASA volunteer training this September (Updated)

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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...

ADPH: Follow safe sleep guidelines to prevent infant deaths

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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...

Senior Health Fair returns Sept. 8

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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...

Obituary: William Robert Korwatch

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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...

Obituary: Martha Ann McKoy

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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...

Obituary: Agnes Arrington Burrow

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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...

Obituary: Jerry Paul Lyons

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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. ...

Obituary: Keri Beth Briscoe

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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...
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage at home

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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...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25

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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,...

Brooks’ Place hosts annual golf tournament

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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...

Fairview Labor Day celebration set for Sept. 5

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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....

1st graders at Sacred Heart School make ‘Coke Floats’

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First graders at Sacred Heart School are pictured putting some newly learned knowledge to good use! While studying about “solids, liquids and gases” last week, they learned the 'ol timey art of making “Coke...

Senior Food and Home Necessities Drive underway

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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...

Obituary: Patricia Moore Mooney

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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...

Obituary: Winford Clark Gable

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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...

Expect I-65 S closure on Aug. 30 and 31

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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...

Connect Cullman County brings local therapeutic resources together

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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...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24

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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;...

Alabama man arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol...

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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...

2nd annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday

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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...

FBI raid in Falkville

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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...

Connecting area homeschoolers

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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...

CCBOE personnel report

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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...

Ivey awards $20K for bulletproof vests

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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...

County sanitation rates increasing

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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...

Obituary: Gloria Gertrude Glassco

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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...

Obituary: Jimmie Lee Golden

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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...

Obituary: Sherlon Beasley

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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...

Obituary: John William Boatright

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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...

ALEA statement on passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez

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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...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23

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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...

Cullman Police Department aids in capture of capital murder suspect

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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...

‘Be where your feet are’: Good Hope’s Noah Barnette reflects on his Raider years

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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...

Good Hope City Council proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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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...

CCSO arrest roundup

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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...

Pet of the Week: Rubble – ready to join your Paw Patrol!

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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...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs, Hanceville at home

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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...

Obituary: Gary Steven Calloway

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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....

Obituary: Jennifer Hall Stewart

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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...

Obituary: Savannah Dawn Hamilton

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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...

‘This is an opportunity’: City votes to approve medical cannabis dispensing sites

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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,...

Vinemont’s Aubrey Guess participating in UA Cooperative Education Program

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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,...
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Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 22

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office   Incidents  August 18  unlawful possession of dangerous...

Princess Lillie remembered with butterfly release

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff of Cullman Internal Medicine and the family of Lillie Handley, 8, of Holly Pond, who passed away last August following a long battle with cancer, organized a memorial butterfly...

‘Be a leader on and off the court’: Vinemont senior Faith Rusk ready for...

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall sports have returned in Cullman County and across the state and that means it’s the start of a busy year for Vinemont senior Faith Rusk. Rusk plays basketball, volleyball and...

County Commission opts to keep CARTS director on payroll

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After a barrage of former Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) employees showed up at a Cullman County Commission meeting last month to voice displeasure with CARTS Director Joyce Echols, the...

Obituary: Bonnie Faye Self

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Bonnie Faye Self, 88, of New Hope passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 9, 1933, to Robert Knighten and Cebell West Knighten. Funeral services will be Monday,...

Obituary: Mitchell Gregory Pope

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Funeral Service for Mitchell Gregory Pope, 63, of Crane Hill, will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Moss Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama, with Pastor Jerry Lawson of Daystar Church...

Obituary: James Allen Holloway

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James Allen Holloway, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away at his residence on Friday, August 19, 2022. James was born August 23, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents: James W. Holloway...

Obituary: Ellen Drake

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Ellen Drake, age 88, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. Ellen was born February 20, 1934. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. at The...

Obituary: Tharron Mark Posey

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Tharron Mark Posey passed away at his residence, Friday, August 19, 2022. He will have a graveside service Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Emeus Cemetery in Logan, AL.

Obituary: Charles Edward Ridgeway

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Charles Edward Ridgeway, 76 of Alabaster, entered into rest on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on July 21, 1946, in Griffin, Georgia to Bennett Ellington...

Obituary: Rhonda Louise Aderhold

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Funeral service for Rhonda Louise Aderhold, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, at Seventh Street Baptist Church with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Eric Martin officiating.  The...

Cullman woman killed in 3-vehicle crash

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UPDATED 8-22-22  SIMCOE, Ala. –  A Cullman woman was killed in a late Saturday evening crash, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.  Kilpatrick identified the victim as 25-year-old Savannah Hamilton.   According to Alabama State Troopers, the...

Files from Yesteryear: 1964

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From the files of 1964 W.F. Looney Dies Funeral services were held on January 22nd, at the Corinth West Church, for William Frazer Looney, age 73, of Route Three, Vinemont, who died at his residence on...

52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SOLITUDE

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ODE TO SOLITUDE Solitude and loneliness Are far from the same. Solitude is exquisite pleasure; Loneliness, excruciating pain. My name is Ben and…I am a GREGARIOUS HERMIT. There, I’ve said it. Every day, for as far back as I...
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Ivey: Workforce at record high; Alabama maintains 2.6% unemployment rate

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov  Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate remained unchanged from June’s rate of 2.6%, well below July 2021’s rate of 3.4%. July’s rate represents 59,419 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared...

‘Small miracles’: CCBOE sings praises of maintenance department

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday meeting commended the school system’s maintenance department for its hard work preparing the district’s 29 schools for the start of the...