Obituary: Robert Earl Hilyer
Robert Earl Hilyer, 50, of Hanceville was born April 4, 1971 and passed from this life March 28, 2022 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 1 Softball sweeps Southern Union, baseball wins series v. Bison, Tennis...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s top-ranked softball team swept a four-game conference series against Southern Union over the weekend.
The Lions (33-1, 12-0 Alabama Community College Conference) registered wins of 10-1 and 21-4 in the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 24
possession of controlled substance;...
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County School System to find out...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman County Museum has much in store for visitors.
Museum Director Drew...
Gov. Ivey signs constitutional carry bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022.
All law-abiding citizens will soon be able to exercise the right to...
Obituary: Ireta Dale Pirkle
Ireta Dale Pirkle, age 72, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born March 31, 1949, in Winston County, AL to Raymond and Dolly White. She grew up in...
Obituary: Judy Ann Randolph
Funeral service for Judy Ann Randolph, 74, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Concord Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. –...
CDC offers new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator for the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have declined greatly in Alabama. However, it is unknown if the BA.2 subvariant or other emerging variants may escape the immune's systems response from either...
Alabama’s February unemployment rate is 3.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced on Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 3.0%, down from January’s rate of 3.1%, and below February 2021’s rate...
52 ODES TO JOY: THE FUN, S.U.N.S. USA PLANTRY
ODE TO A PLANTRY
Old Mother Gantry went to her pantry,
Looked angry, then trashed it all, blankly.
She restocked as a fun, healthy plantry.
“I declare, my dears,” said Mom Gantry, “I’m...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and his band played at the Canteen dance on Friday night.
Mr....
Jordan Lee cruises in knockout round at REDCREST 2022 on Grand Lake
TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2022) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, caught 11 scorable bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces to win the Knockout Round (Group B) on Day 4 of the...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary claim county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Archery Championships were held at Fairview High School over the weekend and Vinemont High School, Vinemont Middle School and East Elementary took home this year’s county titles....
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at Garden City Mountain, participating in the initiative spearheaded by the...
Hulsey arrested for outstanding child abuse/torture warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed from a 2021 child abuse incident.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s office...
Sacred Heart Church of Cullman participates in worldwide consecration of Russian and Ukraine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made the announcement on Facebook Thursday evening, saying, “As many of...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper discusses possibility of retirement; confirms he has not filed proper...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31, 2022. The Tribune reached out to Chief Culpepper regarding the...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats sweep Friday triple header
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Varsity Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play a triple header Friday and the Bearcats returned home with three wins. The varsity girls defeated Hillcrest High School...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split senior night doubleheader with Buckhorn
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize...
Obituary: Kathleen Louise Tanner
Funeral service for Kathleen Louise Tanner, age 72, of Eva, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Michael Tanner and Russell Smith officiating, with interment...
Obituary: Joseph Alvin Byrd
Funeral service for Joseph Alvin Byrd, 84, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 10-2 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road to take on Hanceville Friday night and they returned home with a 10-2 win over their county foes. The Warriors plated three runs in...
Wallace State Singers to present ‘Dazzle Me, Disney!’ April 7-9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Singers are ready to shine in an upcoming production of “Dazzle Me, Disney!” The Singers will present the showcase Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. in the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 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...
Cullman County Schools and the Cullman Electric Cooperative partner to offer power lineman/fiber optic...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is partnering with the Cullman Electric Cooperative to add a Power Lineman/Fiber Optic Training Program to CATA beginning in the fall of 2022. The...
Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the completion of the process to transfer the American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for broadband expansion to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope falls to Cordova at home; Warriors, Lady Warriors pick up...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats of the Lady Blue Devils. After a couple scoreless innings,...
PREP SOCCER: West Point shuts out East Lawrence 3-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game to the win column with a 3-0 victory over the...
Obituary: Freda Joyce Marchman
On March 23, 2022, Freda Joyce Marchman left this earthly home for her heavenly home. She was born May 28, 1937 to Walter and Florence Persall of Cullman, Alabama.
She is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Robert William Cowman
Robert William Cowman, age 85, of Hartselle, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Robert was born March 27, 1936 in Vidalia, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife: Charlotte Arnett Cowman of Hartselle;...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Fairview on the road 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After heavy rain shut things down earlier this week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the field Thursday night, and they picked up a 7-3 road win over Fairview....
District upgrades totaling $15.4 million to begin soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at a March 24 special called meeting, approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects.
The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will...
County School Board approves bond for capital improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects. The $15.4 million in...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
possession of controlled substance;...
Gov. Ivey declares March 30 ‘Doctors Day’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has declared March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama, a time to honor and recognize the physicians who care for Alabamians every day of the year.
The Governor’s proclamation...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: Linking teens to facts that Shatter the Myths®...
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is celebrating and supporting the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National...
Wallace State volunteers clean up illegal dump site in garden city
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A group of volunteers from Wallace State Community College recently cleaned up an illegal dump site in Garden City during the People Against a Littered State (PALS) countywide Spring Clean-up...
Links for Literacy Golf Tournament to take place Monday, April 11 at Terri Pines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has begun registration for sponsorships and teams for the annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament April 11 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The tournament is...
Cullman area wages not keeping up with inflation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022 while inflation has risen about 8%. Athens State University Economics...
New changes making a big splash at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Breaking ground in the fall of 2021 with opening slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022, Nathan Anderson, Director Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism, is excited for residents to see all...
Obituary: Bennett Wilmore McNutt
Bennett Wilmore McNutt, 82, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Helen Keller Hospital.
Wilmore was born on March 8, 1940 in Russellville, Alabama. He was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Obituary: Bobby Douglas Gaines
Bobby Douglas Gaines, age 52, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital . Doug was born July 4, 1969 in Birmingham, AL.
Doug was well known for his...
CHS Principal Kim Hall announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has announced she will be retiring at the end of the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Easterwood signs with Lyon College
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Just a couple weeks after one Raider standout signed to continue their athletic career at Millsaps, D.E. Ryan Gymnasium was full once again Wednesday afternoon to see another Good Hope...
Throwback Outdoor Cinema offering weekend features this month for spring break
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman-based Throwback Outdoor Cinema is returning with some spring throwback films for the next two weekends at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The pop-up drive-in cinema was brought to Cullman by Seth...
Online job ads in January up 40% from last year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of January 2022, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 84,068, up...
Wallace State Theatre presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Theatre Program presented their production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 18-20. The play debuted on Broadway in 2005 and is soon to...
Obituary: James Lee Wiggins
James Lee Wiggins, age 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. James was born December 24, 1952.
A celebration of life visitation for James will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022...
Obituary: Natalie Colton (Teeling) Simmons
Natalie Colton (Teeling) Simmons, age 43, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Natalie was born September 9, 1978 in Harvey, IL. to Noel Colton and Catherine Dobrykewych Teeling.
She is...
Obituary: Lillian Frances Tidwell
Lillian Frances Tidwell, 82, of Nauvoo, entered into rest on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Lillian was born on June 3, 1939 in Jasper, Alabama. She was a long-time member of Ashbank...
Wallace State Community College, UNA sign Learning Agreement
FLORENCE, Ala. – Officials with the University of North Alabama and Wallace State Community College, in Hanceville, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will benefit all Wallace State students seeking to earn...
Planting a seed for an agricultural career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or wildlife — or just looking to learn more about nature and the outdoors — have plenty of options in Cullman City Schools.As...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 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...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty verdict of John Michael Cosper,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced on Tuesday that John Michael Cosper, Jr. was found guilty of two counts of aggravated stalking 2nd degree and one count of violation of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ White signs with Millsaps
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium was packed with friends, family, coaches and teammates Tuesday to help another Eagles standout celebrate the next step in their athletic career. Zeke White...
Annual 100 Alabama Miles Challenge 2022 begins March 26 statewide, free digital service can...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama Miles...
Hospital entrance to temporarily close
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the main drive for Cullman Region Medical Center will be closed Wednesday, March 23, tentatively through June 1, 2022, for work to widen Alabama...
CCCDD receives donation from Pilot Club for ‘Brain Awareness Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year in March, the Cullman Pilot Club holds the Brain Awareness Week event with the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. This...
Berlin gears up for farmers’ market, expands town limits
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday talked about big plans for the opening day of its farmers’ market, coming up on May 21, 2022. According to Mayor Patrick Bates:
Lifesouth will be...
Hanceville City Council grants alcohol license for Bull Bash event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Monday evening granted a special event alcohol license for the Bull Bash event on June 11 at C. W. Day Park hosted by the City of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont defeats Fairview on the road 11-4, Aggies fall to Brewer in...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Monday night and the Lady Eagles pulled ahead early to secure an 11-4 win. Nearby at the baseball field,...
Obituary: Eris Catherine Jones
Eris Catherine Jones, age 95, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Eris was born January 26, 1927.
A celebration of life visitation for Eris will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022...
Obituary: James H. Jacobs
A celebration of life service for James H. Jacobs, 75, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Varnell Henry
Mary Ruth Varnell Henry, age 83, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born in Long Island, Alabama on December 17, 1938.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband: Billy...
PREP BASEBALL: Arab downs West Point on the road 12-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – Arab traveled to West Point for a matchup against the Warriors and after building a big lead in the first two innings, the Knights pulled away to collect a 12-3...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 7 West Point tops Falkville at home 8-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Falkville at Mike Brown Field Monday night and thanks to a couple long balls in the first inning and a 4-run fifth inning, No. 7 West...
Arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 17
possession of marijuana; possession...
Tips for cooking heart-healthy food
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide. Consuming too many unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats in...
Multiple arrests made after various traffic stops last week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies stayed busy this week with multiple drug-related arrests and seeking out warrants.
On March 14, CCSO deputies made contact with Jason Tyler Crawford, 33, of Vinemont...
Weed management for spring forages
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed specialist, said management of spring forages and...
Obituary: Geneva Elizabeth Brock Barnett
Graveside service for Geneva Elizabeth Brock Barnett, age 95, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. March 28, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Cemetery with BJ Shelton officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: James David Wilson
Funeral service for James David Wilson, age 76, of Baileyton, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Gambrill, Good Hope’s Maddox earn 1st Team All-State honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) officially released this year’s All-State teams Sunday morning, and the list was crowded with local standouts. Leading the pack were Cullman’ Tucker Gambrill and Good...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects wins at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s varsity tennis teams made the trip to Florence Saturday to compete at the Wilson Warrior Tournament and they both returned home with wins. The Cullman High School Varsity...
Meek Robotics Team welcomes new members and aids local high schools in starting their...
ADDISON, Ala. - The Meek High School Robotics Team, newly named ROBOTIGERS, is the only FIRST Robotics program throughout Walker, Winston and Cullman Counties. FIRST is a global robotics community advancing STEM education for...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Stuedeman named 6A Coach of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats collected a lot of hardware throughout this past season on the hardwood, but they aren’t quite done yet. The latest prize to make its way to Cullman this year...
52 ODES TO JOY: The Fun S.U.N.S. Longevity Diet
ODE TO A FUN, HEALTHY DIET
Try as I might,
A fun, healthy diet
Seems an oxymoron in daylight
And a darker mystery at night.
What if eating well could be all fun and...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young,...
Obituary: Larson O’Neal Howse
Funeral service for Larson O'Neal Howse, age 29, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Stone Bridge Farms; with interment in Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Henderson Monroe Minshew
Graveside service for Henderson Monroe Minshew, age 84, of Madison, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior...
Obituary: Kenneth Autry Winsted
Kenneth Autry Winsted, 85, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield.
Mr. Winsted was born on February 20, 1937 in Russellville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Jennifer Mims
Jennifer Mims, 74, of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Jennifer was born on April 27, 1947 in Double Springs, Alabama.
She is survived by her daughter: Cindy Millwood...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Career Fairs a success, attracting approximately...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – William Batts is currently participating in Wallace State Community College’s Commercial Truck Driver Training, seeking to earn his commercial driver’s license (CDL). Batts was among the guests who visited this week’s...
Wallace State offers Occupational and Physical Therapy assistant alumni connection event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) programs held the 2022 OTA and PTA Alumni Connection event on March 17 at the...
Fairview Elementary School raises $7,404 through first Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser since the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Elementary School students recently raised $7,404.00 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart. The students asked the community for donations while they participated in different jumping...
Expect lane closures for I-65N repairs; expected March 21-30
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near Exit 318 (Lacon) during the next two weeks to repair the bridges...
Obituary: Faye Hamrick Mann Graham
Faye Hamrick Mann Graham, age 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Faye was born July 8, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama to John David and Clara L. Blackwell Hamrick.
She is...
Obituary: Clytee Baccus
Clytee Baccus, age 92, of Haleyville passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Diversicare of Winfield.
She was born July 12, 1929 to the late Willie Murphy and Pearl Sutherland.
Visitation will be Monday, March 21,...
Obituary: Arthur Rutherford
Arthur Rutherford passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Helen Keller Hospital in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He was born on August 28, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Rutherford was a hard...
Obituary: Terrel Dobbins
Funeral service for Terrel Dobbins, 79, of Townley, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Oak Level Cemetery. Bro. James Grace, Bro....
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 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...
Confederate Memorial Park to host Civil War Living History & Skirmish
Marbury, Ala. - Confederate Memorial Park, a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a special living history event on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Using authentically reconstructed Civil...
Choosing a citrus tree for the backyard
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— The recent introduction of new diseases and lack of cold hardiness can make citrus a challenging fruit to grow in some parts of Alabama. However, many homeowners in the southern portion...
Governor Ivey announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama; several projects...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
Those in Baileyton will see...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Gadsden City 2-1, Lady Bearcats tie 2-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads were back home to host Gadsden City at Oliver Woodard Stadium and in between games, there was a big group of Bearcats to recognize on senior...
Obituary: Ivadean Curtis Massey
Ivadean Curtis Massey, 91, of Poplar Springs, passed away March 16, 2022 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Ivadean was born on April 5, 1930 in Rose Hill, Alabama to William Dayton Curtis and Maudie Louise...
Obituary: Kathleen Etta Harris
Funeral services for Kathleen Etta Harris of Colony will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Colony United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the church...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps area doubleheader over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field to open up area play against Decatur Thursday night, and they collected a pair of big wins over the Red Raiders. Cullman scored...





















































































































