Podiatrist Robert Ocampo joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Podiatrist Robert Ocampo, DPM, recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Ocampo completed his undergraduate education in biological sciences at California Polytechnic State University and attended medical school at California College of...
Cullman City Council hears update on 2023 Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the approaching warmer weather will come one of Cullman’s favorite events: the Strawberry Festival is scheduled for May 6. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson at...
Wallace State students ‘Build A Wally’ for Valentine’s Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students enjoyed a little Valentine’s Day project with the Build A Wally event. Students were given the opportunity to stuff their own Wally mascot stuffed animal to...
Obituary: Joseph David Boyd
Funeral services for Joseph David Boyd, 34, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church with interment to follow at Cullman Memory Gardens.
Joseph’s family will receive friends...
Obituary: James Rudolph Cook (updated)
Funeral service for James Rudolph Cook, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Nesmith Cemetery, Bro. Kevin Rutherford officiating. The family...
Obituary: James Wendell West II (update)
James Wendell West II, 57, of Cullman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 20232 at his residence.
Jim “Scooter” was born Jan. 5, 1966 to James Wendell West and...
Obituary: James Melvin Murcks
Funeral service for James Melvin Murcks, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. David Estes officiating; interment in Bethlehem United...
Obituary: Kermit Scogin
Kermit Scogin, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Kermit was born on May 14, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Feb....
Obituary: Frederick Andrew White
Frederick Andrew White, 67, of Logan, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at his residence in Logan. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. White was born Nov. 26, 1955, to Lowell Andrew and Julia...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Norovirus: the unwanted guest that brings misery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The notorious norovirus is making its rounds again, leaving a trail of upset stomachs and canceled plans in its wake.
Norovirus is a common and contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea and...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love & Saffron’ by Kim Fay
“Love & Saffron” was written by Kim Fay, who is from Washington state. Her previous books are “Communion: A Culinary Journey through Viet Nam,” which was a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner and “The Map of...
Pet of the Week: (Mr. Land of) Liberty
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the most patriotic pup of all, Liberty.
Age (7) is just a number for chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, Liberty, as he still...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Tanner 65-59
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The third-ranked Holly Pond Broncos faced off against the Tanner Rattlers in the Sub-Regional game. Four quarters and an overtime weren’t enough to decide this one, so it ended up...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman cruises past Clay-Chalkville 64-37, advances to NW Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home after winning the 6A, Area 14 Tournament at Hartselle last week and welcomed Clay-Chalkville into Bearcat Arena for Sub-Regional matchup. The ‘Cats took control early in the first...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee....
Obituary: Zera Barnett Burns Howard
The funeral service for Zera Barnett Burns Howard, 96, of Simcoe, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Dreams come true at ‘Night to Shine’
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Tim Tebow Foundation hosted its signature event, "Night to Shine," nationwide and at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on Friday, Feb. 10. The unforgettable prom night experience celebrates people...
Communication killers: How arguing can be lethal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Picture a relationship: A disagreement starts, someone complains and the other person becomes defensive. It is a tale as old as time.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Samantha J. Shebib, Ph.D.,...
Learn all about trees
CULLMAN, Ala. – As springtime approaches, eager gardeners have the chance this week to learn about which trees are good fits for their landscapes ahead of the annual Cullman County Natural Resources Planting Committee...
Op-Ed: Top 10 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic movie? From heartwarming love stories to steamy romances, here are the top 10 Valentine's Day movies that are sure...
More than 300 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 300 high school students from Blount, Cullman and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs. The students spent about two hours learning...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison punches ticket to NW Regional with 57-36 win over Hubbertville
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Hubbertville Lady Lions in a sub-regional battle Monday night with a spot at the Northwest Regional on the line and Addison cruised to a 57-36...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders advance to NW Regional with 77-9 win over Cordova
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After winning an area tournament title last week, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned home Monday night to host a Sub-Regional matchup against Cordova. Good Hope scored early and often...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He...
Obituary: Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard, 71, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 20223 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in Ohio. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton (Updated)
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson, Ory Hampton,...
Obituary: Starla Renee Weaver
Funeral services for Starla Renee Weaver, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Weaver will lie in repose...
Funeral home shooter identified
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a 911 call was made at approximately 10:10 a.m. from Cullman Funeral Home, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cullman Police Department officers arrived on scene and detained Orie Shannon...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 9• possession of...
Obituary: Shane Joseph Cochran
Funeral Service for Shane Joseph Cochran, age 40, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Box officiating; interment in Valley Springs Cemetery....
Obituary: Stephen Ellis Turner
Stephen Ellis Turner, age 73, of Double Springs, passed away Feb. 12, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born June 19, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a friend to all who knew...
COLUMN: Heartland Quilt Guild highlights Quilts of Valor
My second Heartland Quilt Guild meeting was far less terrifying than the first. I knew what to expect and had met a few quilters at the January meeting. The downside was that I arrived...
Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Blount County murder conviction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals recently affirmed the conviction of Bobbie Green Holaway, 66, of Blountsville, for murder. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Court’s decision.
Holaway was convicted in the...
Obituary: John A. Williamson
John A. Williamson was born in Cullman County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. He graduated from Anniston High School and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Sarah Mildred Hodge on Dec....
One dead in early Sunday wreck
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, has claimed the life of a Cullman man.
Shane J. Cochran, 40, was fatally injured when the 2006...
COLUMN: The first kiss
Since February is officially the month of love, I’ve decided to put this on paper. Just to be safe, I’ve covered my bases by having my wife sign a notarized document giving me permission...
Files form yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
Married at Vinemont on November 21 were W.H. Fowler and Mrs. Nancy C. Petts of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by John Moffat, Esquire.
Commissioner Abe Ryan was in the city...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten
WILLKOMMEN, Y’ALL! Cooking is a form of storytelling. “WUNDERGARTEN,” the Brothers Grimm-like folktale I wrote and The Cullman Tribune is serializing in its Community Matters quarterly magazine, is set on a strawberry farm in...
Alabama exports topped $25.5B in 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama exports surged to over $25.5 billion in 2022, setting a new annual record, according to Gov. Kay Ivey’s office.
Last year’s export activity was driven by rising overseas shipments of Alabama-made...
Obituary: Lockcile Elkins
Lockcile Elkins, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lockcile was born on March 15, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Sunday,...
Obituary: James Warren
James Warren, age 94, of Haleyville, passed away Feb. 11, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1928 in Moreland, Alabama
A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 11...
CCSWCD accepting scholarship applications
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is now accepting applications for a $750 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association.
An applicant must be a U.S. citizen,...
Pet of the Week: Boxer
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is a lover and not a fighter. It’s Boxer!
This stunning boy with a noble profile is a 2.5-3 year old border collie and...
‘Remarkable development’ lauded at industry appreciation event
CULLMAN, Ala. – City and county industrial development leaders, local government officials and local industry representatives were celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 9, for their investments in business development and the fiscal growth in Cullman...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the past several days, including:
Thursday, Feb. 2
Deputies located Heath Kerry Johnson, 36, of Cullman, at an abandoned residence in the...
$5.6M in NHTSA, USDOJ grants awarded statewide for law enforcement programs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced $5.6 million in grants to support statewide programs designed to increase public safety on Alabama’s highways and in the state’s communities.
“Public Safety is a core...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek edges Addison 71-64 to claim area title
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek to take on the Area 13 Regular season champs and to see if they could knock them off for the first time in four tries. Addison came up...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos rally to top Decatur Heritage 54-49, capture area championship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After toppling West End earlier this week, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the court Friday night to play Decatur Heritage for this year’s 2A, Area 13 Championship. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo named 2023 Harper Lee Award recipient
MONROEVILLE, Ala. – The Monroeville Literary Festival will present this year’s Harper Lee Award to former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo March 4 at the Old Courthouse Museum in Monroeville. Selected by a committee...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol set to launch spring boating basics/license course
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season.
Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to...
Behind the curtain with ‘Steel Magnolias’ and Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – As opening night and the inevitable curtain calls near, the cast and crew of Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) “Steel Magnolias” are busy at work putting the finishing touches on the play,...
Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy diet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When it comes to heart health, diet matters. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine say wholesome nutrition is a major factor in combating...
11 Eagle Award winners honored for contributions to Alabama State Parks
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Winners of the seventh annual Eagle Awards were honored Saturday as part of Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park.
The Eagle Award – sponsored by the Alabama State Parks Division...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison claims area championship with 38-32 win over Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles for the championship of Area 13 Thursday night and Addison was able to overcome a scrappy Sumiton Christian team and finally...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs Locust Fork 48-40 to win area championship
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles looked to add yet another area championship to their trophy case Thursday night as they faced off against the Locust Fork Hornets in the Class 2A,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman takes 72-70 4OT thriller at Hartselle to claim area title
HARTSELLE, Ala. — After defeating Decatur in the opening round of 6A, Area 14 Tournament Monday night, the Bearcats returned to Hartselle High School Thursday night to face the Tigers in the area title...
Obituary: Ida Louisa Kugler
Funeral Service for Ida Louisa Kugler, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kerry Cleghorn officiating; interment in Missionary Grove Cemetery....
Obituary: Tommy Charles Bartlett
Tom was born Oct. 23, 1938, to parents J.J. and Estelle Frazier Bartlett and privileged to grow up in a loving family with four siblings who all worked in the family business. They remained close...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Pastors Jerry Lawson and Ory Hampton...
15 local students named to Samford University fall 2022 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,022 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average...
Obituary: Hoyt Noel Slatton
Mr. Hoyt Noel Slatton was born Dec. 26, 1948 to Lester and Elaine Slatton. He passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2023 peacefully at his daughter’s home. Hoyt was a devoted father, Paw Paw, brother, uncle, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 6• attempt to...
Attorney asks for continuance on multifamily dwelling request
CULLMAN, Ala. – The conditional use request for multifamily dwellings on John Cooper Drive S.E. off Old Hanceville Highway was withdrawn by attorney Matthew Carter at the Cullman Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Feb....
Ivey encourages AL college students to apply for Governor’s Office Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the application period is open for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions. She encouraged Alabama undergraduate students to apply. Designed to provide insight to college...
Robb Holladay warns students of vaping hazards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from Cullman Middle School and Cullman High School received a lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from an atypical teacher. Robb Holladay, or “Robb Holla” as he performs, hails from Dallas,...
Wallace State partners with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is partnering with Fairview High School to provide free haircuts to students. Students in Wallace State’s Salon and Spa Management program will travel to the Fairview campus...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Obituary: Mary Alice Willingham
Funeral service for Mary Alice Willingham, 90, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The...
Cullman Area Chamber Launches New Search for President/CEO
Cullman, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber Board of Directors is committed to building a thriving community by working with city and community leaders to best meet the needs of our community. After several months of searching for a permanent leader of the organization, the Board announced today that they are re-opening the search for a new President/CEO.
The Chamber search committee did receive several applications; however, none of the applicants met the requirements outlined by the Board as necessary to continue moving the organization forward. Therefore, the Board has decided to conduct a full executive search in order to find the right leader to continue the vision set by the Board over the past year.
“This decision was made following the resignation of Interim President Keith Varden,” Board Chair...
Obituary: Pauline Collins
Pauline Collins, age 80, of Linden, North Carolina, formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
Pauline was born on Feb. 17, 1942 in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Reba Winnell Crow
Funeral service for Reba Winnell Crow, age 95, of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Gum Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
City of Good Hope breaks ground on Love’s Travel Stop
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of local elected officials and representatives from all over Cullman County gathered near the 305 exit on County Road 222 to celebrate a new business making its way...
Obituary: John Albert Redding
A Celebration of Life service for John Albert Redding, 75, of Cullman will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at K and S Barn in Fairview. The address is...
Obituary: Margie Ann Sexton
The graveside service for Margie Ann Sexton, 80, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Bro. Troy Puckett will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Nellie Gay Pace
Funeral service for Nellie Gay Pace, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Trueman Davis officiating; interment in Bethsadia Cemetery....
Obituary: Coleman Berl Harris
Funeral service for Coleman Berl Harris, 82, of Vinemont, will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Woods will officiate the service. The interment will be at Mt....
Alabama ABC Board launches new quarterly sweepstakes
MONTGOMERY. Ala. - The popularity of Alabama ABC Board’s annual fall allocated whiskeys sweepstakes has opened up more opportunities to shop for hard-to-find brands.
In order to maximize interest and improve the consumer shopping experience,...
‘Spread the Love’ with the United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County encourages residents to “Spread the Love” to their neighbors and friends by donating to its communitywide food drive, which started Monday, Feb. 6, and concludes...
Just wing it: Wing prices fall for Super Bowl LVII
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Football fanatics in the United States are big fans of chicken wings at most Super Bowl parties. In recent years, consumers have had difficulty finding their poultry at supermarkets. Even...
Books and Brews coming Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Books and Brews, presented by the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County, is slated to return to Goat Island Brewing on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. with great...
US Dept. of Ed: American Rescue Plan, other pandemic relief funds kept millions of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has released new data estimating that more than 18 million students have received direct financial aid under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) since...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints Tuesday night and both Warrior squads returned home with wins....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area tournament title game with 62-34 win over Sumiton...
ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled to Meek High School Tuesday night as the Tigers were the host for the Area 13 tournament. Second place Addison would play third place Shoals Christian in the first game...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 2nd half leads West Point past Russellville 61-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors tipped off the Class 5A, Area 15 tournament against Russellville Tuesday night and after a close first half, West Point got things going in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond advances to area finals with 57-31 win over...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos tipped off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament on their home court Tuesday night and after a slow start in the opening period against West End, the...
Obituary: Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole
Joan Evelyn Ballard Cole passed from this life and began her journey to meet her Redeemer face to face on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at the age of 87.
She was pre deceased by her...
Obituary: Eleanor Falkowski Welsh
Eleanor Falkowski Welsh passed away on Feb. 4, 2023, as a resident of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, in Hanceville, Alabama. Eleanor was born in Loraine, Ohio, and as a family they moved to Brooklyn,...
Obituary: Olen Leo Pope
Olen Leo Pope, 75, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. Mr. Pope was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Arthur and Alice Garman Pope.
Mr. Pope served his nation honorably in the...
Obituary: Peggy Estoria Burden
The funeral service for Peggy Estoria Burden, 81, of Baileyton, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 10-11am prior to the service. The interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests...
Wallace State hosts ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed a number of active military, veterans and their family members Thursday, Feb. 2, to an ACCS Military and Veterans College and Career Workshop. Sponsored by the...
Rocking with the Eagles: Concert, spaghetti dinner to benefit band
BREMEN, Ala. – Rocking with the Eagles, a concert and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Cold Springs schools’ band programs, is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. in the school’s...
Jacobs proclaims Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Approximately 100 Cullman High School student athletes joined Cullman City Schools Athletic Director Mark Stephens, Victim Services of Cullman Counselor Lauren Orth, Victim Services of Cullman Child and Family Program Coordinator...
ADOC: Inmates released to mandatory supervision
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In accordance with changes to Alabama Code Section 15-22-26.2 (Mandatory Supervision Period on Certain Sentences) that went into effect today, January 31, 2023, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), began releasing...
Ivey: Sheriffs’ Grants to begin Q1 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving Sheriffs’ Grants funds quarterly beginning in the first quarter of 2023, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Monday....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 55-21 win over Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the state area 13 tournament, being they were the area champs. The first game saw the Saint Bernard Lady Saints put up a game effort but...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle East Lawrence 57-12 to advance to area tournament finals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament and tipped off their postseason run with a matchup against East Lawrence. The Lady Raiders smothered East...


















































































































