Alabama-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., launches 8th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship Program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce its 2022 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay program to assist deserving students with funds for education while also...
Fairview Senior Center holds awards banquet at Swindall home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center held a banquet on Tuesday evening at the Swindall home in Fairview to recognize some of the seniors and present them with who’s who awards. The award...
Pet of the Week: Find an adventure with Elliot!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Elliot!
According to Ruttkay, Elliot is a 1.5-year-old, medium-energy Lab/Husky mix. He currently acts as the...
Local couple discusses adoption journey to grow their family
CULLMAN, Ala. -There’s nothing more exciting for a couple than to bring home a brand-new bundle of joy, and for many, the most successful and fulfilling method to achieve that joy is through adoption....
Obituary: Mary Ellen Goodlett
Mary Ellen Goodlett, 90, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. Mary Ellen was born in Cullman on January 13, 1932, to William E. and Vivian Farley.
After graduating from Cullman High School,...
Obituary: Mildred Edith Rowland
Mildred Edith Rowland, 77, of Cullman passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Cullman Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00...
Mayor presents proclamation to Brooks’ Place; recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness...
Cullman, Alabama – On Monday, March 28, 2022, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation proclaiming April 2022 “Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month” to Brooks’ Place, The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, Inc....
Obituary: Tina Marie Gravitt
Tina Marie Gravitt, age 59, of Double Springs, formerly of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
She was born on June 19, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana. Tina cut hair...
Obituary: Lee W. O’Mary
Lee W. O’Mary, a resident of Pace, Florida, passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 96.
He was born November 11, 1925 in Eldridge, Alabama to David and Etta O’Mary. He was...
Obituary: Charlsie Flora “Boots” Pike Hill (Updated)
Funeral service for Charlsie Flora "Boots" Pike Hill, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Patrick Morton and Ralph McGowan officiating,...
Obituary: Michael Wayne Corley
Michael Wayne Corley, age 61, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born February 28, 1961, in Alberta, Canada, to Joe and Roemayne Corley.He was preceded in...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Shoemaker
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Shoemaker, 86, of Cullman will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 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 BASEBALL: No. 6 Cullman splits doubleheader with Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-4 win at Madison Academy Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Wednesday morning for a doubleheader with the Thompson Warriors. Easton Peed guided the...
Springing into hummingbird season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring is in the air. Temperatures are beginning to rise, and flowers will soon begin to bloom. The fair weather and abundant supply of nectar will spring bee and butterfly...
Attorney General Steve Marshall files suit to end Biden’s public-travel mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its imposition of an illegal mask mandate for public travel despite court rulings...
Absentee voting period for May 24 Primary Election begins Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election begins on March 30, 2022. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May 17, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 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...
Juvenile subject caught following 29 vandalism incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a rash of vandalism incidents stretching across the city, the Cullman Police Department announced Tuesday they have a suspect in custody.
Over the past few weeks an unknown juvenile male had...
The Link celebrating Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with special event April 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will be hosting a Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention event on Friday, April 1 to kick off Child Abuse Awareness month. The community is invited to...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women in Power recognition
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in the Tennessee Valley. In their post the TVPPA stated, “Here...
Local delegates discuss gas tax suspension pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local delegates Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison and Sen. Garlan Gudger were recently asked about pros and cons that would come from suspending the states 23 cent gas tax while...
Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was Ordinance No. 005-2022 which passed an increase in sewer rates...
Cullman City Council approves raise for certain police officers, amends water billing regulations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to give the Cullman Police Department’s Field Training Officers a 75 cent per hour raise, and a $1 per hour raise to the...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and supervision according to the CPD.
Sergeant Joey Duncan said the new...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Meek
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles returned home Monday night to host a varsity doubleheader against Meek and they were able to defend their home territory and collect a pair of wins over the...
Obituary: Edna Yvonne Reid
Edna Yvonne Reid, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Monday morning, March 28, 2022. She was 95 years old. Ms. Reid was born to James Henry and Rena Bell Burgess Reid on December...
Obituary: Conrad H. Ellard
Conrad H. Ellard, 90, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born August 1, 1931, in Cullman County, Alabama, to William Alexander and Ester Mae Gorham Ellard.
Mr. Ellard was...
Obituary: Luda Mae Taylor
Funeral service for Luda Mae Taylor, age 74, of Eva, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Randy Sellers officiating, with burial at Rock Creek...
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...
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ALDOT: U.S. 278 bridge at St. Bernard down to 1 lane...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced statewide bridge crews will be repairing the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over...
