Colony Councilwoman cleared of ethics violation charges by State Ethics Commission
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, subject of an ethics complaint filed by Mayor Curtis Johnson in February charging that she had used her office for personal gain, was cleared of the charge...
Colony Councilman resigns, council rescinds Town Clerk’s dismissal
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Town Council meeting Tuesday afternoon was a busy one with multiple items on the agenda, and a big piece of news that was not. During the committee reports, Finance Committee...
Duck River Reservoir to lower pool elevation for dam inspection
CULLMAN, Ala. The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 11:
The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman has begun lowering the pool elevation at Duck River...
Tension in South Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- Tensions were high at the South Vinemont Council’s Tuesday evening work session and regular meeting. At April’s work session, council member Sonya Copeland presented Mayor Radginal Dodson, the council members and...
Obituary: Maxwell Shirley Daniel
Maxwell Shirley Daniel, 89, of Phil Campbell, entered into rest on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Daniel was born June 16, 1931 in Marshall County, Alabama. Shirley was a kindhearted man who...
Obituary: Sandra Kay Hendrix
Sandra Kay Hendrix, age 63, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Mrs. Hendrix was born on August 8, 1957 in Columbia, Tennessee. She was an avid Tennessee...
Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” H. Thomas
Jerome "Jerry" H. Thomas of Falkville, in Cullman County, passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born March 26, 1949 in Cullman to James E. and Berllene Hudson Thomas....
Obituary: William Ernie Moore
A funeral service for William Ernie Moore of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Valley View Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Moore will...
Veteran Memorial: Albert R. Howard
Albert R. Howard was born December 28, 1924 in Cullman County and listed Cullman as his hometown. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served during World War II, where he...
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2021. 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...
Colony food pantry gears up for summer food program, starts May 17
COLONY, Ala. - The Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry located at the Educational Complex in Colony has announced plans for its 2021 summer food service program, set to begin next Monday, May 17, 2021.
In a...
Bassmaster College Series stops at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. — Talented teams from across the country will converge on Lewis Smith Lake May 14-15 for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. The second stop on the 2021 schedule,...
Nothing but smiles at the 2nd annual Ridin’ for Residents Jeep Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents of several area nursing homes and assisted living facilities were all smiles Saturday as they were visited by close to 100 Jeeps. The Cullman County Wranglers’ 2nd annual Ridin’ for...
PALS committee accepting nomination for the 2021 Beautification Awards
The Cullman County People Against A Littered State committee is busy making plans to recognize the efforts of the many businesses that work hard to make the Cullman area a beautiful place for everyone...
‘A sticky situation’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTA Spring Fundraiser paid off with a silly surprise for some students at West Elementary School last week. Several students at West Elementary who met their goal of selling at...
School officials address local industry needs for skilled workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Friday morning, representatives from more than 20 local industries met with educational leaders to discuss ways of bringing new workers into the workforce. Led by Dale Greer, director...
Obituary: Randy Hale
Funeral service for Randy Hale, 59, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hale passed away...
Obituary: James Holland Lee, Jr.
James Holland Lee, Jr., 60, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children.
Mr. Lee was born on May 11, 1960 in West Palm Beach, Florida....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s Wilkins signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. – It was an exciting day in the library of Addison High School as Logan "Baby Shaq" Wilkins signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Coastal Alabama Community...
Breaking News: Governor Kay Ivey announces end of participation in all federal pandemic unemployment...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021 including:
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6-9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 6
harassment; CR 251unlawful possession...
PREP SOFTBALL: 5 local teams preparing for Regional Tournaments
CULLMAN Ala. – This year’s area tournaments are officially in the books and there are still five local teams preparing to continue their postseason runs at Regional Tournaments this week. Holly Pond, West Point...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 7 softball cruises in ACCC Tournament, winning 13th title in program...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team navigated through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament as it did during the regular season – with a flurry of offensive firepower and strong sophomore...
Deer: Attract or deter?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer in residential areas—homeowners either love the friendly visitors or wish they would leave plants alone. While hunting season has come and gone, traces of white-tailed deer in residential areas...
78-year-old earns college degree after decades of pursuing her dream
Vivian Cunningham graduated from Samford University at the age of 78 on May 8. There was no easy path to her degree, and long breaks might have become permanent if not for the family,...
Driver indicted, arrested in deadly 2020 Cullman crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angelica Denise Ruffin, 38, of Huntsville, a driver involved in a deadly crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and State Road 157 on June 7, 2020, was arrested over...
Devotion – Dressing for the day
“Put on the full armor of God; so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 NASB
As Alabamians, we have learned to live with unpredictable weather....
Over vs. under watering house plants
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Wouldn’t it be nice if house plants could talk? That would certainly make caring for them easier. Many people feel helpless as they watch their house plant struggle, not knowing...
United Way seeks help for food bank as letter carriers’ drive canceled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers typically nets thousands of pounds of food for local pantries, but its 29th event has been canceled for 2021,...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonders of America Birthday Party
America has many natural wonders: our national parks and forests, majestic mountains, giant Redwoods and Sequoias, Louisiana bayous and the Florida Everglades. And, thanks to American ingenuity, we have many man-made wonders like: the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954:
Dear Sir:
I wish to extend my congratulations on the eightieth birthday of The Cullman Tribune. The writer is a bit older, having been born in Cincinnati on December 8, 1873. I began to read...
Obituary: J.D. Blalock
Funeral services for J.D. Blalock, 87, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Shelton Grove Cemetery. Reverend Ray Ponder will officiate....
Cullman’s Thompson earns 1st major league win against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday, made his first career start against the...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Bearcats finish area runners-up, advance to North Regional
HARTSELLE, Ala. – It was a long and wild night in Hartselle Friday. Cullman returned to Sparkman Park in Hartselle to continue its run through the 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after defeating the...
Palomino RV Resort to open new aqua park Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - As residents prepare for summer to kick off, the Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm plans to unveil a new way for guests to keep cool: an inflatable aqua park floating...
Alabama historical site Brindley Cemetery restored and rededicated
CULLMAN, Ala. - A rededication of the Brindley Cemetery was held Friday afternoon with the descendants of Mace Thomas Payne Brindley (Brindley Mountain namesake) in attendance. The family swapped stories passed down over the...
$3.6M awarded for broadband expansion projects in Cullman Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Friday released the following statement regarding three grants awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to expand broadband infrastructure in Cullman County:
“Access...
Bill calling for vote to make County School Superintendent an elected position passes in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - House Bill 622, which would change the Cullman County School Superintendent from an appointed post to an elected post, passed the Senate Thursday after having made it through the House of Representatives...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond tops J.B. Pennington 14-4 to win area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Rainy weather delayed area tournaments all over the state earlier this week but the Lady Broncos were finally able to get back on their home field Friday night to play...
Obituary: Jack Nix
Jack Nix, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jack was born January 30, 1930. There will be a visitation at the Funeral home from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00...
Obituary: Belva Susan Kampis
Funeral Service for Belva Susan Kampis, age 70, of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim McCormick officiating and interment in Flint Creek...
Obituary: Sherron “Sherry” C. Stricklin
Funeral services for Sherron “Sherry” C. Stricklin, of Cullman, Alabama will be 12:15 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Bo Pruett will be...
B.A.S.S., Alabama Power, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance & the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Participation in angling has hit new highs in the past year, and a new public use pavilion built by skilled volunteers from the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance as part of an Alabama...
Alabama faith leaders call on Gov. Ivey to expand Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Nearly 300 Alabama faith leaders released a joint letter Thursday calling on Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid coverage immediately for adults with low incomes. The letter – signed by 278...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2021. 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...
Hanceville City Council discusses construction that will begin soon on new senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- A new bid for the construction of the new Hanceville Senior Center was approved by the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening. The bid was awarded to Adam’s Building Company for $415,000.
Adam’s Building...
City of Hanceville recognizes local teen’s efforts in raising awareness for Lyme Disease
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while visiting a petting zoo with her family in 2014. Since...
‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ opens at St. Bernard, shows continue Friday...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School’s Drama Department premiered “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Thursday evening at the Byre theater on the campus of St. Bernard Abbey.
Pioneer Drama Service, which licenses...
Superior scores for three area band programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three local high school band programs are celebrating this week after earning superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Music Performance Assessment. Traditionally, high school concert and symphonic bands would...
Alabama House approves medical marijuana bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a medical marijuana bill that would allow registered patients with qualifying conditions to safely access and use medical cannabis.
The Senate is expected to...
Relay Day – A community coming together against cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021, “Relay Day – A Community Coming Together Against Cancer” in recognition of Relay For Life of Cullman...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Clemmons’ 1-hitter leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 4-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – After rain showers delayed the start of area tournaments all over the state, Cullman was finally able to hit the field in Hartselle to face Muscle Shoals in the opening round...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point handles Russellville 14-2 to claim 5A, Area 15 crown
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating Russellville in the opening round of this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Warriors had to wait two days for the rain to pass to...
Chamber seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2021-2022 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award to he presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting in February. The honor is given...
CCBOE votes to sell Section 16 property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday voted to sell the board's property on Smith Lake to R&D Lake Properties, LLC. This decision was approved by majority vote with Wayne...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball, baseball teams begin postseason play Friday; women’s tennis season ends at...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s softball and baseball teams begin pursuit of conference tournament championships on Sunday.
Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team, seeded No. 1, plays Friday at 2 p.m. against either Calhoun or Chattahoochee...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 3
unlawful possession of controlled...
Troy Athletics hands out top honors at 7th annual Trojan Tribute; Cullman’s Thomas wins...
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics honored greatness among its student-athletes Wednesday night with the seventh annual Trojan Tribute award show. For the second straight spring, the awards were presented virtually via Facebook and YouTube.
Awards...
Math class heads to the garden at West Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The outdoor classroom at West Elementary already serves as an innovative green space to learn more about nature and science, but with a bit of creativity, it can also be a...
Cullman Area Technology Academy celebrates its teachers
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Principal Billy Troutman of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) took time during National Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize his faculty.
Said Troutman, “Our faculty consists of industry qualified professionals that...
Mayor proclaims ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of May 2021 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman.
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949...
Mother’s Day: Local mothers share what they’d love the most!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and before you head out the door to select the perfect card or gift, listen to what these local moms have to say. The Tribune asked a group of...
Obituary: Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka
Charmian Mardis (Perfetti) Olszowka, age 74, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Charmian was born February 25, 1947 in Niagara Falls, New York.
Charmian is survived by daughters: Jill (Matt) Spasaro,...
Obituary: Charles Wayne Brown
Funeral Service for Charles Wayne Brown, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Heath Tinker officiating. Interment will be in Nesmith...
Obituary: Thelene Thomas
Funeral Service for Mrs. Thelene Thomas, 85, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 -2 p.m. prior to the service....
RNR Search and Rescue in need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - RNR Search and Rescue, a recently-formed S&R team that serves Cullman and surrounding counties, is in need of donations and volunteers. For six months, the group has served the local community by...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Wilkins lands on North All-Star roster
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association have completed the rosters for this year’s North-South All-Star Softball Game in Montgomery and Lady Warriors ace Carlie Wilkins earned a...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Stancil earns spot on North All-Star roster
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hayden Stancil put together a stellar junior campaign this year at Cullman High school, contributing on the mound, at the plate and in the infield and now he’ll get the chance...
Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve access road in city of Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant for the city of Cullman improve public safety and alleviate traffic hazards.
The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will be used to reconstruct...
Baileyton Town Council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover from accident; council discusses downed...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council was short one council member Monday night as council member Dewayne Sumner continues to recover at home from a lawnmower accident. The first meeting at the new Baileyton...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2021. 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...
Fairview Town Council hears request for noise ordinance
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Town Council on Monday evening heard from local resident Paula Brock, who asked the council to consider enacting a noise ordinance. According to Brock, a nearby household is prone...
Holly Pond town council votes to surplus two properties, discusses sewer rate increase
HOLLY POND, Ala. - During their meeting Monday evening, members of the Holly Pond town council voted to surplus two properties that no longer had any municipal use. On the advice of the town attorney,...
Cullman Strawberry Festival a big success
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 82 years, the city of Cullman has celebrated the area’s prolific strawberry crops and, after facing the COVID shutdown of 2020, folks were ready to celebrate once again last Saturday....
‘A community arts event unlike any you’ve ever attended’: Cullman playwright to release interactive...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother's Day 2021 will be the online debut of a new "community arts event" from the mind of Cullman-based playwright Ben South. Titled "HOUSEBOUND & GARDEN: The Pandemic Letters Dramedy," the...
Food that touches the soul
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- “Food that touches the soul.” That’s how the owner of Merriweather’s Soul Food describes what you can expect at their new restaurant located inside the Joann Walls Center on Bangor Street in...
Cullman’s Thompson makes 1st career start against Dodgers
CHICAGO, Ill. – Former Cullman and Auburn baseball star Keegan Thompson made his first career start for the Chicago Cubs against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field Tuesday night and kept...
Obituary: Michael “Shane” Graves
Michael "Shane" Graves, age 47, of Blountsville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Shane was born December 28, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama to Marjorie Ann Williams Schultz and Harold Ray Graves.
Shane is...
Obituary: Ella Marie (Hagan) Burns
Ella Marie was a consummate and loving mother, wife, teacher and friend adored by all who knew her. A graduate of Cullman High School and member of Cullman First Methodist Church, she married Cullman...
Obituary: Gregory Allen Cleghorn
Gregory Allen Cleghorn, 46, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Jasper, Alabama.
Greg was born on May 29, 1974 in Cordele, Georgia.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6,...
Obituary: Marston Hester Lancaster
Graveside services for Marston Hester Lancaster, 58, of Good Hope, Alabama will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2021. 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...
Editorial: Time to check your wall heaters
I consider myself quite lucky after discovering a fire in my living room Monday afternoon. For anyone with older homes with built-in electric wall heaters, please pay attention. Even if you think the heater...
Veteran Memorial: William Howard Gunter
William Howard Gunter listed Bremen as his hometown when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Korean War and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was attached to...
Veteran Memorial: Leo Dwaine Andrews
Leo Dwaine Andrews was born June 25, 1932 in Cullman County and called Vinemont home. Andrews enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. The young seaman was attached to Destroyer...
Cullman’s Wiggins wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lewis Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. (May 4, 2021) – Boater Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Alabama, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Alabama. Wiggins earned $5,839 for his victory at the event, hosted by...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard county wrap-up: West Point high school and middle school teams dominate
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point’s high school and middle school teams in 2021 continued the dominant performance in Scholars’ Bowl that they have enjoyed over the last several years with undefeated regular seasons...
St. Bernard Prep Drama presents ‘The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery’ May 6-8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Saint Bernard Prep Drama Department returns to the stage after the 2020 shutdown with the one-act play “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” this Thursday , May 6 through...
CCCDC awards over $80,000 in grants to local fire departments and other recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recipients of the most recent grants from the Cullman County Community Development Commission gathered Monday morning to receive the funds for their upcoming projects. The seven recipients were given $12,000 each,...
Baileyton Town Council holds first meeting in new Town Hall
BAILEYTON, Ala.- On what would be Rolfe Burks’ 117th birthday, the Baileyton Town Council were able to conduct their first council meeting in the new Baileyton Town Hall. Former elected officials were invited and recognized...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Russellville 4-1 to advance
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament began at West Point High School Monday night and after Russellville defeated Lawrence County in the opening round, the Lady Golden Tigers advanced to...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos top J.B. Pennington 7-6 in opening round
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond began its area tournament at home Monday, and they took on J.B. Pennington to kick things off. After falling behind early, a huge fifth inning helped propel the Lady Broncos...
Obituary: Terry Ruben Lee
Terry Ruben Lee of Hanceville passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman, May 1, 1950 to Thurman D. and Ruby Stephens Lee. He is preceded in...
Obituary: Andrew Jack Tucker
Andrew Jack Tucker, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Andrew was born May 5, 1929 to Tom and Nola Tucker.
Andrew is survived by sons: Mack Tucker (Sandra), Randy...
Obituary: Claudia Ann Green
Funeral Service for Mrs. Claudia Ann Green, 51, of West Point, will be 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. prior to...
Cullman City Primary School wins national grand prize for excellence in LETRS reading program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Monday afternoon, representatives from 27 schools and school districts across the country tuned in to a virtual ceremony as a panel of judges in the state of Washington announced the winners...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29 through May 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29 through May 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 29
...
Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 Public Health Order and State of Emergency to end
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
“For over a...
With goals met, NASA to push envelope with Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
HOUSTON, Texas – Now that NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has accomplished the goal of achieving powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on the Red Planet, and with data from its most recent flight test...
New license allows hunting of feral swine, coyotes at night
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature this week, new legislation will provide hunters in Alabama with another opportunity to harvest two specific animals. The legislation allows Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship to establish...
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Fa-So-La: Shaped note singers gather for 130th Cullman County Courthouse Singing...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Latecomers rushing through the lobby of the courthouse to reach the elevators could hear the opening notes reverberating throughout the building...
