Wallace State’s PTK’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter earns REACH Rewards status for 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter has been named a 2021 REACH Rewards Chapter.
The REACH program recognizes and rewards Phi Theta Kappa chapters excelling...
Local truck driver helps save driver from car fire
It was early Sunday morning when James R. Smith Trucking driver Amir Ali saw a motorist waving her arms. What Ali did next was not only smart, but heroic and would lead to receiving...
Reminder: Cullman Spring Cleanup next week!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is reminding residents that next week, March 29 through April 2, 2021 is the City’s annual Spring Cleanup. Place your old unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses and other...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, March 24 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the City of Cullman, challenging all citizens to observe...
Obituary: Trey Grant Campbell
Funeral service for Trey Grant Campbell, 28, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Robert Wilbur Coley Jr.
Mr. Robert Wilbur Coley Jr., age 70, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Robert was born November 22, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama to Robert Wilbur and Marcelle Widener Coley.
Robert is...
Obituary: Peggy Jean Hammersley
Peggy Jean Hammersley, 80, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on March 25, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. Mrs. Hammersley was born on February 4, 1941.
A graveside service will...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golfer Lauren Cole earns 5th career low medalist title with Lions;...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team won its second tournament of the spring this week, earning the rain-shortened Northeast Alabama Invitational, and sophomore Lauren Cole claimed her second low medalist title this month.
Cole,...
Recent storms, high water could play a role in Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis...
JASPER, Ala. — The state of Alabama has endured severe storms and heavy rainfall during the past week, causing water levels to soar.
With more severe weather and rain in the forecast ahead of the Basspro.com...
Arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 22
harassment; CR 599
...
Spring break: local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - With spring break next week, many families will be looking for fun things to do. Of course, there are the beaches of Alabama and the mountains of Tennessee, but there are...
Gulf of Mexico Alliance announces new Gulf Star Program projects
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. – The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to share several new projects as part of its ongoing Gulf Star Program. This year’s projects focus on supporting coastal resilience, underrepresented and...
FEMA to reimburse families for funerals of loved ones who died from COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday FEMA announced it is setting up a program to help reimburse families funeral costs of loved who died from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families....
CCBOE hosts ‘mental health first aid’ training event for local counselors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Wednesday hosted a training event at Wallace State to familiarize local school counselors and other professionals with “mental health first aid” for youth....
Potential outbreak of severe storms Thursday into early Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – The active spring severe weather pattern continues across the southeast U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 24 tornadoes from last Wednesday’s event, which was very significant, since this was more...
AG Marshall joins 13-state coalition in suit to stop Biden’s ban on new oil and gas drilling...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 12 other state attorneys general in filing suit Wednesday to block the Biden administration's ban on all future oil and gas leasing and drilling permits on...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes Wednesday doubleheader over Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After defeating Brewer on the road Monday night, the Aggies returned home with a chance to take the area series over the Patriots. Fairview needed to win one of two games...
Obituary: Benjamin Clyde Gillilan
Benjamin Clyde Gillilan, age 26, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Benjamin was born July 5, 1994 in Cullman, Alabama to Wendy Malin Gillilan and Margarito Mendoza.
Benjamin is survived...
Obituary: Mary Lou Phillips
Funeral service for Mary Lou Phillips, 96, of Hanceville will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverend Jimmy Sawyer will officiate. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Family...
Obituary: Travis Howard Scogin
Travis Howard Scogin, age 83, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Scogin was born on March 4, 1938 in Haleyville, Alabama. A memorial service will be announced at a...
Obituary: Lois Emma Terrell
Funeral Service for Lois Emma Terrell, age 82, of Hanceville, will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Rivers officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Ruby Ruth Nichols
Funeral Service for Ruby Ruth Nichols, 59, of Cullman, will be 3 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Danville
VINEMONT, Ala. -- After picking up a win against Danville on the road Monday, Vinemont hosted the Hawks in a doubleheader Wednesday looking to continue its winning streak. Game one saw the Eagles win...
ARCHERY: Vinemont sweeps team titles at Cullman County Championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School hosted this year’s Cullman County Championship Tuesday and Wednesday and after two days of competition, the Vinemont Eagles put together a clean sweep, winning the elementary, middle school...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 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...
Wallace State HIT program ranked among Top 50 in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Information Technology program has earned a position among the Top 50 Medical and Coding programs by Intelligent.com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education...
West Point’s Walker Johnson earns $4K scholarship at Alabama Farmers Federation 2021 Junior Beef...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) proudly reported that West Point student and CCBOE Fast Track participant Walker Johnson earned a $4,000 scholarship for exhibiting the reserve grand champion animal...
Hanceville Elementary students assist FCCLA by collecting plastic lids for recycling
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Students from Hanceville Elementary School gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their efforts to help Hanceville High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) collect plastic lids for a recycling project....
Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors hold 1st meeting in a year
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- They’re back! The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope took a giant step toward a return to normalcy Tuesday as the group met for the first time since the pandemic shutdown more...
Colony residents express frustration as town council talks on opening gym, annual budget stall...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening argued over everything from the town’s annual budget to the contents of a previous meeting’s minutes, leading Councilman Eric Carwell to threaten resignation and...
CHS opens sensory lab for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is becoming even more creative in finding new ways for students to engage and succeed, with the campus adding a sensory lab to serve as a therapeutic space...
Obituary: Abigail Green
Funeral service for Abigail Green, 65, of Hanceville will be held at 12 noon Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Moore officiating. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Curtis O. Chapman
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Curtis O. Chapman, 83, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Chapman passed away Monday, March 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born...
Obituary: Charles Winford Gable
Funeral Service for Charles Winford Gable, 81, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Mr....
Obituary: Denise Marie Higgins
Mrs. Denise Marie Higgins passed from this life on March 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Higgins was born May 28, 1962 to Durell and Shirley Campbell Peek. She is survived by her...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview edges Holly Pond at home 7-6; Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Tuesday afternoon and both teams clashed for a tight, seven inning thriller that came down to the final...
Cullman’s Jackson Ray earns scholarship to Auburn EAGLES program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day for many people at Cullman High School but none more so than Jackson Ray. Ray was joined by friends, family, teachers, coaches and more in Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 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...
Alabama Extension launches Crops Report Podcast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where the research meets the row. When the armyworms move in or Southern rust conditions are setting in, the Alabama Extension crops team wants to cultivate...
Town of Baileyton presents checks to VFD, Parkside Outreach
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department and Parkside Outreach received some help Saturday afternoon from the Town of Baileyton, with each receiving appropriations presented by Mayor Windell Calloway and the Baileyton Town...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman boys, girls down Athens on the road
ATHENS, Ala. – Both Cullman’s boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Athens for a pair of varsity matches Monday night and both squads returned home with wins. The girls posted a 9-0 win...
Whitmire: Different year, same old fight, but a new champion for open government
Alabama doesn’t function like other states on a lot of things, but especially when it comes to public records.
Last year, my colleague Amy Yurkanin had a question: How much was the University of Alabama...
Cullman RV park to add recreational water feature
Water park will be largest of its kind in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a bid from The Entertainment Group, LLC, dba Union Aqua Parks, in the amount...
Cullman City Council creates court diversion program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed an ordinance to establish a pretrial diversion program for Cullman’s municipal court. The ordinance was approved after suspension of rules of procedure to...
New convenience store to be built in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new convenience store is coming to County Road 222 in Good Hope across from the Palomino RV Resort.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett said at Monday night’s council meeting, “Last Monday night,...
Obituary: Pete V. Mallard
Pete V. Mallard, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born November 20, 1936, in Jefferson County, to Leonard and Nora Woods Mallard.
Mr. Mallard is preceded in death by...
Obituary: Gwenda S. Robertson
Gwenda S. Robertson, 73 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Gwenda was born on March 12, 1948 in Arley, Alabama. She was a...
Obituary: Billy Ray Lee
Mr. Billy Ray Lee of Vinemont passed away March 20, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Cullman January 21, 1939 to Claude and Esther Hamrick Lee.
A Celebration of Life Funeral...
Obituary: Oren “Junior” Brooks
Funeral services for Oren “Junior” Brooks of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend James Fields...
Obituary: Billy Ray Graves
Funeral services for Billy Ray Graves, 86, of Hayden, AL will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden.
Dr. Sammie Reid...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman extends win streak with 13-9 comeback win over Boaz; Monday scoring...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After going 4-0 at the Times Daily Tournament in Florence last weekend, Cullman returned home to take on Boaz Monday night and extended its win streak to five games with a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18-21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18-21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 18
burglary; Hwy. 278...
Whitmire: Alabama is dead last for open records. The Legislature could fix that.
You’ve probably heard something like this before: another national ranking, another instance when Alabama ranked dead last.
But I promise you, this one is different, and by the end of this column, I’ll explain how.
A...
NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK: Linking Students with Scientists and Experts to Counteract...
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) celebrates and supports the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National...
Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reaches 500 career wins with Lions; basketball, softball...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel reached the 500-win mark over the weekend, and the 17th-ranked Lions clinched their 13th straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular-season title.
The Lions racked up five match...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Eric!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Eric is a 1.25-1.5 year-old Flat Coated Retriever. He’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet whom Ruttkay describes...
Ready to Sizzle: Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope to resume limited activities
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope are back!! After a year of senior centers restricting in person meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions, Governor Kay Ivey’s latest order allows senior centers...
10th annual Rock the South dates announced for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South promoters announced Monday morning that the festival will return the weekend of August 13-14, 2021 after it was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“We are...
NASA, SpaceX sign joint spaceflight safety agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - NASA and SpaceX have signed a joint agreement to formalize both parties’ strong interest in the sharing of information to maintain and improve space safety. This agreement enables a deeper level...
Senate passes historic $7.6B Education Trust Fund budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed the $7.67 billion Education Trust Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the largest education budget in state history. The budget, SB189, sponsored by Senator Arthur...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Can you find a spot for Patches?
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Patches is a one year-old Aussie/Border Collie mix. He’s...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: Fred and Fannie’s Neighborhood...
We are headed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to celebrate this week’s American joy-givers birthday party in a recreated set of the popular WQED children’s television show, “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.” Fred Rogers in his signature cardigan...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats win at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to compete at this weekend’s Wilson Warrior Tournament in Florence and the Lady Bearcats posted 49 points to return home with a win. The boys put together a solid...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Local standouts compete at Cullman Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – 63 schools were in the field at this year’s 1A-7A Cullman Classic and there were plenty of local athletes that stood out among the pack. Cullman’s boys finished highest among local...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Kenneth Legg, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legg is recovering nicely after breaking his leg two weeks ago.
The marriage licenses issued on March 20, 1930 included Howard...
Obituary: Patricia Darlene Haas
Patricia Darlene Haas of Blairsville Georgia, formerly of Cullman passed away March 17, 2021 at the age of 57. She was born May 17, 1963 in Cullman to James K. and Ruth Butler Morton....
Ivey announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey Thursday announced the locations for the Alabama National Guard’s (ALNG’s) mobile vaccination clinics across 24 rural counties. As part of Ivey’s activation of the ALNG to support the...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies fall to Danville at home 4-0; local scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After a wet and rainy week across the state, the Fairview Aggies were able to get back on their home diamond Saturday to host the Danville Hawks. Unfortunately for the home...
ADMH calls for entries for 2021 Capitol Showcase
Alabama Department of Mental Health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show. Individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders...
Cullman Farm-City promotes National Agriculture Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - National Agriculture Day, commonly referred to as National “Ag” Day, is coming up on March 24, and Cullman County’s Farm-City folks are gearing up for a series of events around the...
‘Southern Momma’ Darren Knight and friends coming to Cullman Caring for Kids March 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you like Southern comedy, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has a special treat for you! The child advocacy agency, best known for its high-traffic food pantry, will hold a fundraising...
Local Kraving to expand food delivery services in Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - Have you ever been hit with the need for a delicious Duchess donut, but stuck at work or home? Thanks to Local Kraving, a new delivery service in Cullman, there is...
Escaped convicted murderer Leo Chavez apprehended
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Friday evening, escaped Cullman County Detention Center inmate Leo Chavez- listed in Blount County court records as Leo Chavez-Santiago with the shorter name as an alias--was taken into custody near...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Richardson
Elizabeth Ann Richardson, of Cullman, passed away March 19, 2021 at the age of 54. She was born in Huntsville Alabama September 3, 1966.
Survivors are: husband: Roger Richardson, daughter: Brittany Hodge, sons: Robert Hodge...
Obituary: Shirley Carnell
Funeral service for Shirley Carnell, age 79, of Madison, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bradley Griggs officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Elizabeth Jane James
Funeral service for Elizabeth Jane James, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at New Hope North Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Robert Wesley Heatherly
Graveside service for Robert Wesley Heatherly, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Heatherly passed...
Obituary: Vera Parker Harris
Vera Parker Harris, age 86, of Gardendale, AL, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Harris DeLoach; her grandson,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 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...
Hawley wants to leave turkey hunting legacy
At the recent Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Montgomery, one of the people who took advantage of the opportunity to address the Board was David Hawley of Livingston, Alabama. At that meeting on...
Survivor story: Noted human trafficking expert to offer training in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathy Wilson, director of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, announced that Amy Joy, a human trafficking survivor who went on to become a social worker, psychologist and lecturer on...
Cory Cooperwood, a former 2-time NJCAA All-American at Wallace State, savoring time with program...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Cory Cooperwood has come full circle with the Wallace State men’s basketball program.
Cooperwood, the former two-time NJCAA Division I All-American at Wallace State, has returned to Hanceville, serving as an assistant coach...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present “Spring Under the Stars” March 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program announces, “Spring Under the Stars,” a performance featuring the Wallace State Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Concert Choir. The outdoor concert...
Cullman Regional receives emergency CON approval for expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors this week announced that they have received Emergency Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) approval to add an additional 30...
NWS: At least 1 EF-1 tornado in Cullman County Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office sent a damage assessment team to inspect areas of Cullman County hit by Wednesday night’s storms, and issued a preliminary statement late Thursday afternoon...
Four prisoners escape Cullman County Jail; convicted murderer at large
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports, four inmates escaped from the Cullman County Detention Center by slipping through an air vent near a shower and breaking through...
Obituary: Charles Edward Denton
Funeral service for Charles Edward Denton, 81, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Steven Sutter and Bro. Ryan Key officiating with interment in...
Obituary: Charles Champ Kasten, Jr.
Charles Champ Kasten, Jr., 60, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence.
Charles was born June 10, 1960 in Morgan County to Charles and Mary Kasten, who preceded him in...
Obituary: Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green
Funeral service for Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green, 84, of Falkville, will be 1PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Enon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11am to 1pm. ...
Obituary: Margaret Wilma Cofield
Margaret Wilma Cofield, 84, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born June 29, 1936, in Cullman County, to Jim and Beatrice Johnston Breedlove.
Ms. Cofield worked many years on the production line at...
Obituary: Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr.
Funeral service for Christopher Eugene Owens, Jr., 16, of Crane Hill will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Bethlehem West Baptist Church with interment in Sulphur Springs Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Paul...
Foundation: ‘Don’t discriminate against religious schools
Foundation for Moral Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit dedicated to the defense of religious liberty, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 15
unlawful possession of...
Cullman Research Center holds grand opening
“Today's Research...Tomorrow's Medicine”
On Tuesday Cullman Research Center, located at 909 Graham St. SW Suite C, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony arranged by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event saw...
Commission declares April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Nancy Bryant with Cullman Caring for Kids and...
Sen. Gudger talks about lottery vote, new bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Mar. 9, the Alabama State Senate considered a bill that would have opened the door for a citizens’ vote on a state lottery, as well as other forms of gambling....
Can’t go on the field trip? East Elem. brings the field trip to the...
CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Field trips have largely gone by the wayside this year due to safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean students won’t be visiting a few of...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Cullman City School Board noted that the day’s meeting was the last for Dr. Susan Patterson as system superintendent. An amendment to Patterson’s contract was approved, under which...
B.A.S.S. postpones day 1 of Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake
FLORENCE, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials made a decision to postpone the first day of competition at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake as increased current caused by severe weather and high sustained winds are...
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Are Preparing For Inclement Weather
MADISON, Ala. - In the coming days, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will continue to work with local hospitals, providing them with blood products. It’s important to note that blood is a priority during a...
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BONUS PET OF THE WEEK: Hunter searching for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is seeing more dogs than normal come in and is in need of help to get them...
