‘Just be yourself’: Tucker Gambrill recaps his Bearcat years

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the newest Cullman basketball greats, Tucker Gambrill. Tucker will continue his academic and athletic career at UAB in the fall, but he made a...

Pet of the Week: Ernie – he’s all ears!

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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: Ernie!  Sweet Ernie, according to Ruttkay, is a 1-1.5-year-old terrier mix with low to...

Cullman Lions welcome veteran Sean Schofield

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Monday evening welcomed special guest speaker Sean Schofield, a local veteran who volunteered to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia. Club President Milford Parrish introduced the...

United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15 to Friday, July 22, benefiting Cullman City Schools and Cullman...

Obituary: Melissa Dayle Teeling

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Melissa Dayle Teeling passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2022, at the age of 53.She is survived by her husband: Nicholas; parents: David (Johnnie) Robichaud and Donna (Bruce) Hillsgrove; brother: Darrell...

West Point Plaza welcomes new businesses

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WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Plaza welcomed new businesses with a grand opening Saturday. The event was organized by MnR Event & Party Rentals, which owns a storefront in the plaza, to welcome...

Arrests and incidents reported July 13

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2022. 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...

German Axe Throwing Co. hits the mark at grand opening

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday marked the official grand opening of Cullman’s German Axe Throwing Co. (GAT Co.). Festivities included mechanical bull riding, a golf simulator, a mobile arcade, Mom & M’s food truck, live...

‘God will always be my no. 1 priority’: Holly Pond’s Kamryn Tankersley discusses upcoming...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After a solid sophomore season with both the Lady Broncos volleyball and basketball teams last year, Holly Pond’ Kamryn Tankersley is looking to take the next step in her junior...

Redline Leather Workz celebrates new location, supports firefighters

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday saw the grand reopening of Redline Leather Workz in Hanceville. The hand-crafted leather business geared toward the motorcycle community showcased its new retail store and motorcycle service center and introduced...

‘We’re bringing it back’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center recently hosted songwriter showcase “Together in 1 House.” Featured local artists were husband and wife duo Justin & Tab, Jesse Priest, Tim Chandler, Emory Berrey and Daniel...

The future is now

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is in the process of evaluating its functionality in the community by assessing its various sites and facilities, maintenance and staffing plans, standards of...

Obituary: Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan

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Lesa Ann Hulsey Jordan, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lesa was born January 17, 1962, in Birmingham, Alabama to William L. and Judith Morris Hulsey. Lesa is survived...

Obituary: Wesley Mayer

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Wesley Mayer, age 32 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born in Cullman County on September 27, 1989, to Timothy Mayer and Judy Holloway Mayer. Wesley loved to take...

Obituary: Larry Michael Hood Sr.

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Larry Michael Hood Sr., age 68 of Nauvoo, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. Larry will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandpa and son. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

New Principals Named at CATA, Hanceville Middle School

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The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of two new principals. Dr. Susan Patrick is the new director and principal of Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA). Dr. Kellie Tanner has...

Bingo! for The Link of Cullman County

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Karma’s Coffee House and its First Avenue neighbors Monograms Plus are partnering  July 19 to host Bingo Night benefiting The Link of Cullman County. The two Warehouse District businesses will donate...

9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run set for Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is coming up this Saturday and there’s still time left to register to support a great cause and honor the memory of a great...

Arrests and incidents reported July 12

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2022. 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...

Davis Smith live at Karma’s Coffee House Friday, July 15

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma’s Coffee House in the Warehouse District will soon be adding more live music nights. This Friday, July 15, Davis Smith from Memphis will take the stage from 7-10 p.m. to...

‘Lead with a good example’: Cold Springs’ Malaya Taylor preparing for junior season

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs put a very young, but very talented team on the court last season and they put together a solid run before falling in the area tournament to Addison. Now,...

‘Lord, it’s hot out here, but I’m having the time of my life!’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The excessive heat advisory did not sway the masses who attended 2nd Fridays this past Friday evening. Despite a heat index of 100 degrees, the crowds were out in force to...

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ thrills in local production

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The cast of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” took the stage Friday night at Cullman High School. The musical, this summer’s production from the Cullman Community Theatre, was directed by Wayne...

Cullman man charged with animal cruelty

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was recently arrested and charged with two counts of cruelty to animals. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred last month.   Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister...

Obituary: Jesse Robert Glasscock

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Jesse Robert Glasscock, age 72 of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Cordova, Alabama to Jasper and Flora Hudson Glasscock. Jesse...

Obituary: Tamra Shemen Cyree

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Tamra Shemen Cyree, age 50, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at UAB Hospital. She was born December 3, 1971, in Mississippi, to Don and Linda Boggs.She was preceded in death...

Good Hope City Council approves alcohol license for Good Hope Exxon

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a new Resolution to approve the license for beer and wine sales...

St. Bernard holds annual alumni reunion

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Gas prices and heat indexes of over 100 degrees didn’t keep some alumni away from the annual reunion held at St. Bernard the weekend of June 25-26.  Nearly 100 guests traveled...

Arrests and incidents reported July 11

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July, 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear     Cullman County Sheriff’s Office  Incidents  July 7   domestic violence; Co. Rd....

Hanceville man dies in motorcycle crash

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated Monday that a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 9, has claimed the life of a Hanceville man.  According to ALEA, Timothy...

WSCC Center for Career & Workforce Development reflects on outcomes from expanding community college...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In July 2019, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) was awarded a grant by the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) for its Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative. The AACC ECCA...

‘Love, serve, care’: Cullman’s Taylor Au looking forward to upcoming season

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats put together a memorable season last spring that culminated in a deep postseason run and junior Taylor Au is excited to get back on the field and...

DA-Elect Crocker visits southern border

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney-Elect Champ Crocker visited Webb County, Texas last weekend to get a firsthand view of the crisis at the southern border. “I was briefed and accompanied by Webb County...

It’s baaccckkk

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Thursday approved the required special events permit for Rock the South, which will be held Aug. 5-6.   Performers slated to perform at this year’s music festival include...

Obituary: Emma “Genell” Hinkle

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Emma "Genell" Hinkle, age 93, of Good Hope, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Genell was born June 23, 1929, in Sipsey, Alabama to Bertie Ethel King Stricklin and Dennis Wesley Stricklin. Genell...

Obituary: Terry Leland Campbell Sr.

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Terry Leland Campbell, Sr., age 82 of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born, May 22, 1940, to Sam and Mae Campbell.He was preceded in death...

‘God will always be there to help guide me’: Andrew Easterwood reflects on his...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope defensive back Andrew Easterwood. Andrew will continue his academic and athletic career at Lyon College this fall but he spent the...

Fairview High School Class of 1987 holds 35-year reunion

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School Class of 1987 held its 35-year reunion Saturday, June 25, 2022, at The Barn in Fairview. There were great food, warm hugs, carefree laughter, cheerful recollections of...

Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1937

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From The Files Of 1937: The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The state itself...

State’s 17th annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday July 15-17

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s 17th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, and ends at midnight Sunday, July 17, 2022, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain...

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

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“When do we learn that the world, like any diner worth its salt, is open 24 hours a day?”—Daniel Handler  American diners are the perfect place to “open up” and share “The S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting,...

Wallace State to welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate & ADAI representatives on...

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HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s Culinary Arts Department will welcome Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and representatives from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) to campus next week, promoting...

Agriplex holds 3rd annual Nature Day Camp

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s third annual Nature Day Camp took children ages 10-14 on a journey, teaching them about Native American heritage skills including hiking, canoeing, fishing, heritage crafts and storytelling....

Local farmers awarded for prize tomatoes

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office held its first Tomato Taste-Off Saturday, June 25, at the Festhalle Farmers Market. A total of 11 entries were submitted in the categories of Best-Tasting Slicing...

Obituary: Joe Terry Rodgers

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Joe Terry Rodgers, age 73 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, at his residence. Joe was born on February 1, 1949, in Haleyville, Alabama. He enjoyed hunting, outdoors, Alabama football, and spending...

Obituary: Hester Selvage Sandlin

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Hester S. Sandlin, age 70 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 3, 1952, in Marshall County to George Washington Selvage and Elsie Goble...

Obituary: Delila Hutcheson Aday

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Funeral for Delila Hutcheson Aday, 82, of Double Springs, formerly of Decatur, will be on Monday July 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Sardis Baptist church # 2 in Addison with Chaplain John Davis...

World Game competitors call Cullman home, briefly

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Hungarian kayakers, set to compete next week in The World Games, were in Cullman for several days before their competitions in marathon canoeing at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County.   Until...

Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to the scene, where...

‘It’s therapy for me’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Lil Cookies Goat Farm, in the making for the last 10 years, is located in Hanceville and home to 133 goats. Owner Christal Cook operates the farm on her own. She...

CPD officer thwarts suspect who tries to take service weapon

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A quick-thinking Cullman Police officer was able to stabilize a dangerous situation Tuesday when a suspect attempted to grab the officer’s service weapon.   According to the Cullman Police Department (CPD), Officer Matt...
Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Cullman (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune)

David v. Goliath

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CULLMAN, Ala. - BMI, the largest music rights organization in the U.S., filed a federal lawsuit June 25, 2022, against the Cullman franchise of Moe’s Original Bar B Que, alleging the business allowed the...

Obituary: Dorothy Sarah Mitchell Gilley

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Dorothy Sarah “Dot” Mitchell Gilley, 77, of Hartselle entered into rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 11, 1945. Dot was adored by her loving...

CCSO makes multiple arrests over holiday weekend

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests during traffic stops over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. One day prior, on June 30, a traffic stop in Baileyton...

Arrests and incidents reported July 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. 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...

CCSO makes multiple drug arrests

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) this week made numerous drug arrests following traffic stops, tips from citizens and issued warrants.    On Tuesday, July 5, in Vinemont, deputies made contact with Amanda...

‘Always have a servant’s heart’: Starla Fuller recaps her years at Cold Springs

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BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs basketball and softball player, Starla Fuller. Starla made a lot of memories during her time at Cold Springs, both in sports and in...
Michael Sullins, left, and Blake Bright, right, joined the City of Cullman Planning Commission in June. (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune)

Sullins, Bright join Cullman Planning Commission

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Tuesday evening, welcoming two new members: Michael Sullins and Blake Bright.  Chairman Mike Voss opened the meeting saying, “I would like to welcome and introduce...

Smith Lake Park celebrates 50th anniversary with a bang

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday by hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Festival. Admission was free and attendees enjoyed food, music, games and the always popular golf...

Obituary: Earlie Junior Cooper

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Earlie Junior Cooper, 89 of Houston, entered into rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1932, in Double Springs, Alabama to Ruby...

Obituary: Joshua Randall McDonald

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The Funeral Service for Joshua Randall McDonald, 40, of Jones Chapel will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at The Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 12-2pm prior to...
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Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents July 5 assault; Co. Rd. 1194domestic...
Protesters on Monday, July 4, 2022, got as far as the parking of the Cullman County Courthouse to have their say in response to the United States Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune)

The protest that wasn’t

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Upon arriving at the Cullman County Courthouse parking lot Monday morning, potential protesters had their plans to demonstrate thwarted due to their lack of preparation in obtaining the necessary permits.  Organized by...

‘Don’t take it for granted’: Good Hope’s Paydon Bagwell remembers his playing days

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's multi-sport standouts Paydon Bagwell. Paydon made some great memories both on and off the field during his time at Good...

Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm hosting summer camp

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BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Horse Farm will hold a summer camp July 18-22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for kids ages 6-14. (Lunch will not be provided.) Attendees will go through a “horse...

Workouts with a purpose

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ADDISON, Ala. – Southern Style CrossFit Owner Misty Thomas has recently begun offering modified training sessions for a local teen. The gym, located in Addison, welcomed 19-year-old cancer survivor Levi Bates, and is providing...

Former Mayor Donald E. Green’s passing leaves hole in heart of Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman and its people are mourning the loss of its 29th mayor, Dr. Donald E. Green, who passed Monday, July 4, at age 88.  Born and raised in Cullman,...

Obituary: Donald Edwin Green

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Donald “Don” Green, 87, passed away on July 4, 2022. He was born in Cullman to Clarence Green and Alice (Latta) Green. He joined his brother Onis and his sister Dorothy. Donald grew up...

Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2022. 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...

Obituary: Keith Lynn Tipton

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Keith Lynn Tipton, 66, of Arab, Alabama, passed away on July 2, 2022. He was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on February 28, 1956, to Condred and Sue Henderson Tipton. Mr. Tipton was a Medical...

‘No mountain is too tall to climb’: Andrew Lynn looks back on his West...

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of West Point's multi-sports stars, Andrew Lynn. Andrew had so many great memories during his time at West Point. "The group of guys I...

‘This is what Addison is known for – the Fourth of July’

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ADDISON, Ala. – The town of Addison on Monday morning kicked off its Fourth of July celebration with a mile-long parade, featuring area fire departments from Addison, Helicon, Jones Chapel, Sardis, Central, and Arley...

‘Ode to My Adolescence’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native Kyndell Hays has recently published her first book of poetry and prose called “Ode to My Adolescence,” a series of separate pieces about the struggles of growing up and...

CCSO asking for helping locating missing 69-year-old woman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating missing woman, 69-year-old Freida Weisheit Stidham.  According to a release issued by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...

Obituary: Theresa Lynn Ragsdale

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Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Theresa Lynn Ragsdale, 57, of Cullman. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Theresa passed away July 3, 2022 at Cullman Regional Hospital. She was born...

Obituary: Brenda Faye Merritt

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A memorial service for Brenda Faye Merritt, 77, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Belview Heights Baptist Church. Bro. Randy Milligan will officiate the service.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...

Obituary: Garland John Bennefield

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Garland John Bennefield, age 59, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Garland was born February 27, 1963, in Plattsburgh, NY to Garlond Wyndell and Arlene Marie Bennefield. A visitation for Garland...

Obituary: Sook Ja Puckett

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Sook Ja Puckett, age 77, of Falkville, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 16, 1945, in Korea. Survivors include her husband: James Huston Puckett and one sister...

Obituary: Betty Ruth Chambers

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Memorial service is Wednesday July 6. Visitation starts at 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m, followed by graveside service at Mt Carmel Cemetery.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
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Arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents June 30 harassment; Co. Rd. 1141unlawful...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon stepping down as Lady Bulldogs Head Coach

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After serving the past two seasons on the sidelines for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, Head Coach Tim Bellmon is stepping down. Bellmon is retiring from his role with the Hanceville Volleyball...

Farmers share bounties through local gleaning program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning at the Cullman Festhalle Farmers’ Market, local farmer and Master Gardener Brad Mitchell of Legacy Farms dropped off his surplus crops to Linda Holland, who works at the North...

‘Education comes first’: Seth Williams recaps his time at Cold Springs

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BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs multisport standout Seth Williams. Seth had so many favorite memories to touch on from his high school days, but there was one memory...

Honoring our nation’s freedom

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As the drizzling rain came to an end, Garden City and Hanceville families came out to celebrate the nation’s independence Sunday evening with food, inflatable slides, a mechanical bull and,...

South Vinemont’s 1st fireworks celebration delivers big bang

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SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Expecting 100 people at the most, the town of South Vinemont welcomed hundreds more to its innaugural Fourth of July fireworks event Sunday evening.   “We didn’t reckon there’d be this...

2nd Fridays bringing the party July 8

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The July edition of 2nd Fridays will be held this Friday, July 8, bringing live music, activities, food, a farmers’ market, vendors, shopping, a car show and more to Cullman’s Warehouse...

Good Hope hosts annual Fourth of July celebration

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Crowds of locals packed Municipal Park in Good Hope Sunday night for a celebration of the Fourth of July Holiday and after enjoying a horse parade put on by the...

An expansive history: a guide to Downtown Cullman’s most historic buildings

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation allow for prioritization of the preservation of historical sites based on their quality of significance in American history, including places that are...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office details traffic management at Smith Lake Park for 4th of...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be responsible for traffic control following the fireworks show at Smith Lake Park today, July 4, 2022.  “After the fireworks display has ended, traffic will...

Obituary: William Coley Rager (Updated)

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Funeral service for William “Bill” Coley Rager, 60, of Cullman, Alabama, will be 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Cullman Church of Christ. Minister Steve Cummings will officiate the service. The family will receive...

‘You’re never too young to be a leader’: Kennedy Twilley discusses her time at...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. –  In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond volleyball and basketball standout Kennedy Twilley. Twilley made a lot of great memories during her years as a Bronco both on and...

Two homes in Cullman receive makeovers from Community Action Partnership of North Alabama

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CULLMAN, Ala. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) implemented their NeighborWorks program at two homes in Cullman this week. Candy Ayers, CAPNA’s director of Homeownership Services, said, “We serve five counties now including Cullman,...

Smith Lake Park Fourth of July Fireworks Festival celebrating 50th anniversary

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation’s Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Monday. To celebrate, admission to the event will be free for...

52 ODES TO JOY: FUN FREEDOMS

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Remember when America was all about freedom-loving fun and people fought for “The Right to Party?” Even in 1773 (evening of December 16), our royal-bashing, founding parents were dressing up like their Native American...

Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1954 and 1937

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From the files of 1954: Births for July: Eighty-three babies were born in Cullman County during July. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Sinyard, J.E. Weissend, Carl Teichmiller, Spencer Howard, M.C. Cleghorn,, C.L....

Obituary: Whitney Anne Maddux

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Whitney Anne Maddux, age 31, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born February 19, 1991, to John Maddux and Erin Mayes Barnett.She was preceded in death by her mother:...

Obituary: Jimmy Lawayne Bales

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A graveside service for Jimmy Lawayne Bales of Vinemont will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Mt. Zion Church of the Nazarene in Blount County. Mr. Bales was born on October 9, 1962,...

‘I’m glad we live in America’: Lynn hosts annual Fourth of July celebration

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LYNN, Ala. – The Town of Lynn hosted its annual Fourth of July event Friday night at Lynn City Park, and there was plenty for everyone to enjoy. A trio of waterslides delighted children, and a...

Hanceville Pool closed over weekend for repairs

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Locals all over Cullman County will be hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend but unfortunately, they’ll have to wait a few days before they can return to the pool...

Mopars by the Lake car show raises funds for Secret Meals for Hungry Children

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Many children in Cullman rely heavily on free and reduced breakfasts and lunches five days a week; however, the weekend creates a nutritional gap leaving many children hungry when they return to school...