Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift of Hartselle is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Blue Jeans and...
Howdy pardner, make yourself comfortable. This midwinter birthday party is beautiful but casual. We are surrounded by the grandeur of Ansel Adams’ large-scale, black-and-white photographs of the American West, but the suggested attire is...
Obituary: Jeanette Elizabeth Caples
Funeral services for Jeanette Elizabeth Caples, 77, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Darold Dean Tubbs
Darold Dean Tubbs of Cullman passed away Feb. 19, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Hartselle July 24, 1933 to Dewey George and Cleo Katherine Bibb Tubbs.
Mr. Tubbs was a...
Obituary: Ashley Brooke Reed
Funeral services for Ashley Brooke Reed, 34, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at...
Plane crashes near Cullman Regional Airport
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/23/2nd-person-in-saturday-plane-crash-succumbs-to-injuries/
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2021/02/21/update-victim-injured-pilot-named-in-cullman-county-plane-crash/
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:47 p.m.
The FAA has identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-32.
Updated 2-20-21 at 8:11 p.m.
Updated 2-20-21 7:56 p.m.
A preliminary statement from the FAA said, "A general aviation aircraft crashed...
Catholic fraternal organization marches through Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Fraternus, a Catholic organization that encourages men to pass along Christian virtues to the next generation of boys- their own and especially those without fathers in their...
Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, according the to the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
CPD Sgt. Trey Higginbotham initiated a traffic stop on Gordon Lance Winstead, 50, Saturday. Officers...
(Update) 2 suspects charged after high-speed chase through Morgan, Cullman counties
LACON, Ala. – A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation Friday evening led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police Department and Cullman...
(New Update) 1 dead in wreck at Hwy. 278/Hwy. 157
Updated 2-20-21 6:28 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Alabama Highway 157 and U.S. Highway 278 midday Saturday. The crash happened shortly before noon.
Cullman County...
R3 campaign encourages Alabamians to get outdoors
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
With the social distancing requirements from COVID-19, many people have turned to the outdoors to escape the impact of the lockdowns.
The number of people fishing and...
Celebrating our history: Colony will hold Black History Month celebration Feb. 27
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will celebrate Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 27 by creating a temporary community history museum at the town’s Educational Complex to “reflect the many milestones and accomplishments...
Up, up and away…and back!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First graders at Hanceville Elementary School (HES) celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 8 by releasing special balloons. Already, they have received a letter from someone who found one, along...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 19; statewide hospitalizations dip below 1,000
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK)
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 380,594 (+799 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,618 (+48 since yesterday)...
High-speed chase ends at Exit 318 off I-65
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Updated 2-19-21 at 11:25 p.m.
LACON, Ala. - A high-speed chase originating in Morgan County after an attempted stop for a traffic violation led authorities into Cullman County, where officers from the Cullman Police...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hamilton in sub-regional 71-50
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week of winter weather and shifting schedules, the Good Hope Raiders were finally able to host their sub-regional matchup against Hamilton Friday night. Unfortunately for the home crowd,...
Obituary: Alan Dean Irby
Alan Dean Irby, 88, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at UAB-Palliative Care. He was born Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1932 in Laurel, Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Irby;...
Obituary: Robert Lee Page, Sr.
Robert "Bob" Page, Sr., of Cullman passed away Feb. 13, 2021 at the age of 61. He was born April 13, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Royal and Cathrine Smith Page.
He is preceded in...
Obituary: Sandra Beth Shoemake
Sandra Beth Shoemake of Cullman passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born in Cullman June 17, 1961 to Artis Duwayne and Dewey Jane Smith Shoemake.
She worked in as...
Obituary: Mary Sue Burks
Mary Sue Burks of Bremen passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born in Cullman Feb. 12, 1949 to Archie A. and Mae Bell Hamby McNabb.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry
Doyle “Gus” Raphael Lowry died peacefully at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 2021. The son of Harry Raymond Lowry and Grace Estelle Phillips Lowry, he was born May 15, 1935.
Gus graduated from Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope blows past Haleyville 72-42 to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were finally able to get back on the floor for their sub-regional showdown with Haleyville Friday afternoon and they were able to set the tone...
Cullman County man charged with trafficking meth
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s (CPD’s) TACT Team, along with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team (SRT) and CPD and CCSO investigators on Friday executed a search warrant,...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 17
domestic violence; CR...
Socially-distant Ash Wednesday observed at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gathering together as a school community to observe Ash Wednesday was a bit different on the campus of St. Bernard Prep School as the middle school community socially distanced in the...
UA’s Mami of Cullman on SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama placed 98 student-athletes on the 2020 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Friday, including Leahrose Mami of Cullman.
The Crimson Tide's total ranked fifth overall...
AHSAA to delay Start of Northwest Regional Championships to Tuesday, Feb. 23
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The start of the AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Championships at Wallace State-Hanceville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 and will conclude on Friday, Feb. 26, announced AHSAA Executive Director Steve...
Live concerts returning to Cullman: Kari Jobe, patriotic celebration on deck
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stages will light up this spring as live concerts return to Cullman County. On April 24, Camp Liberty near the Battleground community will host a patriotic celebration with music and presentations...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28 Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces...
Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced
Updated 2-18-21 9:03 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk’s Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional
BREMEN, Ala. – After a week full of delays, postponements and cancelations, the Cold Springs Eagles were finally able to hit the floor Thursday night for their sub-regional showdown against Aliceville. After jumping out...
Obituary: Hershel “Bill” Hall
Hershel “Bill” Hall went to be with the Lord and join his life-long love, Delores Jean Hall, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born March 12, 1932 to Bob Mirl and Lena Bell Walton...
Obituary: Shaun Patrick Bailey
Shaun Patrick Bailey, 41, of Falkville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 21, 1979 to James Alton Bailey and Katherine Audi Bailey.
He was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Charles Dye
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Emmitt Dye, 65, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. ...
Obituary: Bobby Kerry Calvert
Bobby Kerry Calvert of Cullman passed away Feb. 17, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Cullman Sept. 26, 1952 to Aubrey Glenn and Minnie Lee Stone Calvert.
He was retired from...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Basketball registers 1st ACCC victory; updates on softball, baseball, tennis, men’s...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team registered its first conference victory on Wednesday night, prevailing 67-55 over Southern Union at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Kuran Garner poured in a...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Feb. 17
Champion, Jennifer...
ALDOT: Hazardous conditions remain; avoid nonessential travel
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues working to clear routes of snow and ice across much of North Alabama today, following an all-hands response during last night’s winter storm. Despite...
ADPH: B.1.1.7 (U.K.) COVID-19 variant identified in 8 Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Thursday that eight variant strain cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant (or U.K. variant) have been identified in Alabama residents.
The ADPH...
NASA to conduct 2nd hot fire test of rocket for Artemis moon missions
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. - NASA is planning the final test in the Green Run testing series for the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch the agency’s Artemis...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Relax with Ranger!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Ranger is Shepherd/Greyhound mix who’s around 2 years of...
Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington to perform virtual concert, Q&A at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee announced Wednesday it will host a virtual concert featuring Miss Alabama 2019 Tiara Pennington. The concert will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,785 (+416 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,382 (+263 since yesterday)
Total...
Obituary: Frank “Sam” Herschel Woods
Funeral services for Frank "Sam" Herschel Woods, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Gable officiating; interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Victor Marion Self
Vic Self, 69, of Cullman, AL died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Connie Self; son Trent Self (Katy); brother Bob Self; niece Mary Beth Myers; and nephew Chris Self.
A memorial...
Obituary: Randy David Schnittker
Funeral services for Randy David Schnittker, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night, Feb. 19,...
Conservative leaders react to death of Rush Limbaugh
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Conservative radio host, author, political commentator and giant in American media, Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, died Wednesday at the age of 70 after battling lung cancer. Limbaugh announced last year...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 11
unlawful possession of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional schedule update
CULLMAN, Ala. – Winter weather conditions are continuing to affect the postseason basketball schedule and now most local squads will be competing Thursday night. Road conditions in different areas across the state have pushed...
Pet of the Week: Meet sweet Isabell
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Isabell is a Brittany Spaniel mix who’s around 1.5 years old, a cutie with tiny ears as...
Vinemont High team sweeps InSPIRESS competition
VINEMONT, Ala. - A team from Vinemont High School swept a recent InSPIRESS (Innovative System Project for the Increased Recruitment of Emerging STEM Students) competition in a program sponsored by the University of Alabama...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 16
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,369 (+566 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,199 (+317 since yesterday)
Total...
Obituary: Elvie Ophelia Freeman
Funeral services for Elvie Ophelia Freeman, 94, of Cullman, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior...
Obituary: Gwendolyn F. Headrick
A funeral service for Gwendolyn F. Headrick, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Church in Hanceville. Pastor Jason Reeves and Dr. Ralph...
ALDOT warns motorists against nonessential travel through Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north Alabama may be prolonged by temperatures near...
‘He’s blessed us real good’
On Feb. 16, 1951, a young couple from Cullman County traveled to Mississippi to say, “I do!” Today, Skip and Dean Gregory are celebrating 70 years of marriage. On Valentine’s Day, to the couple’s...
Twisting up smiles
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Pioneer Bakery in South Vinemont kicked of Valentine’s weekend Saturday morning with a little fun for the kids. Tracy’s Balloons visited the new cafe to twist and assemble colorful and...
COVID-19 case update: Feb. 15
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 377,803 (+505 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 103,802 (+169 since yesterday)
Total...
Cullman Police: Traffic crashes in city down 14.5% in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday reported that vehicle crashes dropped to 839 in the city in 2020 from 982 in 2019, a reduction of approximately 14.5%. While traffic was thinned...
Obituary: Elbert Lee Overton
Funeral services for Elbert Lee Overton, 84, of Fairview, Alabama, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at the Cornerstone Revival Center. The interment will follow at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Pastor Jeremy...
Obituary: Mary Frances Ballard Creel
A private family service will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 for our precious mama, sister, and friend Mary Frances Ballard Creel, 84, of Hanceville. Her nephews Chris Barnett and Jon Creel will be...
Obituary: Dorothy L. King
Funeral services for Dorothy L. King, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation...
ADPH: Cullman Co. Health Dept., others closed Tuesday; vaccine appointments rescheduled
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Monday evening announced that county health departments in the Northern, West Central and part of the Southwestern Public Health Districts will be closed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Sub-Regional games moving due to winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Icy weather is making its way into town and road conditions are growing worse as it approaches. Due to travelling concerns, most of this week’s sub-regional basketball games are being pushed...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 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...
Sheriff Gentry advises, ‘stay home’ during winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a 20-plus vehicle pileup along U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County early Monday morning, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is urging residents to stay home if they do not have...
Cullman County Commission declares state of emergency due to weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, in a special called meeting on Monday morning, declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm, effective immediately. The County's declaration comes on the heels...
ALEA: If you must drive, use extreme caution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Weather forecasts are calling for a mix of wintry precipitation during the next 24 hours, with a mix of ice and snow across the state of Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement...
(Updated) Latest on area’s Winter Storm Warning
Updated 2-14-21 10:08 p.m.
Here’s the latest on the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Counties included: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin AL, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Cullman, Moore TN, Lincoln TN, and...
ALDOT: Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in north and west-central Alabama beginning tonight. Furthermore,...
LIST: Weather-related cancellations
As cancellations are announced due to inclement weather, they will be posted here (latest on top):
Cullman County Commission
*Cullman County offices will be open tomorrow, Feb. 17, 2021 at regularly scheduled times.
*Sanitation will run tomorrow....
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday.
Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel...
Local students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – More than 30 area students were named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. To meet Auburn University’s requirements for inclusion on the Dean’s List, the student...
A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The Good Sports Birthday...
What great AMERICAN JOY-GIVER said this? “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. I stand and rejoice...
Cullman Career Center Work-Based Learning program offers pathway to industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kalub Garnett, with a little effort and a good work ethic, is currently in training for his second promotion at Royal Technologies, a company at which his first job came as...
Obituary: Melvin Wallace Miller
Funeral services for Melvin Wallace Miller, 82, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will...
Icy roads a risk across Alabama through Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late...
Ivey awards funds to 17 agencies that assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Seventeen nonprofit agencies across Alabama whose primary focus is to assist domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday.
Among...
‘We love and miss them’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Valentine’s Day is upon us and in a typical year, area seniors would be at their local senior centers enjoying parties and voting for kings and queens for the special day....
Choose the perfect roses this Valentine’s Day
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many traditions are associated with Valentine’s Day year after year. One of the most popular is providing roses for loved ones. It is often disappointing when the beauty of roses...
Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center spotlights wound healing, prevention during American Heart Month
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Wound Healing Center at Cullman Regional is recognizing American Heart Month by offering information and tips to educate patients about heart health and chronic wounds.
Each year nearly 700,000 Americans are...
(Updated) CCSO: 1 dead, 1 injured in Holly Pond ‘altercation’
Updated 2-13-21 10 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Ollie Earl Justice, Jr., 74, of Mobile.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - One person died and one was injured in what the...
Prevention, early detection keys to fighting cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the importance of early detection and prevention of the disease. Dr. Michael M. Garcia with the Clearview Cancer Institute...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope takes 50-48 thriller over Oneonta to win 4A, Area 11...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their first two meetings in the regular season, Good Hope and Oneonta clashed once again Friday night but this time, the 4A, Area 11 championship was on the...
Obituary: Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton
It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Kay Dodson Middleton announces her slipping from these earthly bonds to Heavenly perfection Feb. 11, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Mama Brenda, as her family...
Obituary: Helen Ruth Summers
Funeral services for Helen Ruth Summers, 71, of Cullman, Alabama will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Good Hope Cemetery. Rev....
Obituary: Virgle Charner Marlow
Graveside services for Virgle Charner Marlow, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Tommy Blackwood officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr....
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Hang out with Opossum!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Opossum is a 1.75-2-year-old yellow lab mix. She has...
ALDOT prepping for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of north Alabama.
Current forecasts indicate the strongest possibility for such conditions...
Hanceville council gets update from HPD
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long on Thursday night updated the mayor and city council about an incident that occurred early Thursday morning that resulted in the arrests of five individuals for...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 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...
Ivey signs 3 priority bills into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 170, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville; House Bill 192, sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa; and Senate Bill 30, sponsored by Sen....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their athletic career at the next level. Levi Garner is taking...
Annual Empty Bowls event postponed to 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the area’s most popular annual events since 2003, the Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, will not take place this year. The announcement was made Wednesday by Javon...
Dodge City Town Council bids farewell to Murray Lowe
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday accepted the resignation of Councilman Murray Lowe, whose family will be relocating away from the town. Before the vote, Murray, who has served...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders take down Oneonta 40-29 to win 4A, Area 11 title
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made quick work of Curry in the opening round of the 4A, Area 11 Tournament Monday night but had a tougher task ahead of them in the area championship...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13...
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an...
Obituary: Thomas Charles Fillinger
Thomas Charles Fillinger fulfilled the work God planned for him from before creation and was called home to heaven by his Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.
Tom served his Lord as a pastor and...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 11
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 374,746 (+1,145 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 102,824 (+358 since yesterday)
Total...
Obituary: Jamie Lee Ponder
Memorial service details for Jamie Lee Ponder, 78, of Vinemont, Alabama are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Ponder passed from this life Feb. 10, 2021 at UAB...
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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies take area match over Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Brewer traveled to Fairview for an area match with the Lady Aggies Thursday night and the Lady Patriots were sent home...
