Obituary: Joan Elaine Little Woods
Joan Elaine Little Woods passed away Jan. 28, 2021 at the age of 76 at Huntsville Hospital CVICU. Joan was the daughter of Talmadge L. Little and Hazel Bernice Hogan Little of Cullman. She...
Obituary: Donald Ray Cates
A graveside service for Donald Ray Cates of Bremen, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Cold Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Cates was born April 29, 1946 in Blount County and died at...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Jan. 29
Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 359,355 (+1,884 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 96,227 (+964 since yesterday)
Total...
Daystar Church to distribute food across region in February
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church, with campuses in Good Hope and Hartselle, has been selected as a distribution point for an upcoming Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)-funded Farmers to...
Planned turf replacement complete at CHS football stadium
CULLMAN, Ala. - The planned turf replacement at the Cullman High School football stadium has been completed, which should have the facility ready for another decade of competition and community events.
The turf replacement has...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 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...
ADPH expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include persons 65+, teachers, others Feb. 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday starting Feb. 8, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people 65 or older, and additional...
Hanceville PD to end K-9 program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) has decided to end its K-9 program and asked the Hanceville City Council Thursday night to allow the two K-9 officers to be surplussed. The council...
Raise the curtain!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Live theater returned to Cullman Thursday with the opening of Cullman High School’s COVID-friendly production of the Steve Martin Broadway hit “Bright Star.”
Broadway.com gives this synopsis of the musical:
“Featuring a score...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Lindsay Lane at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lindsay Lane Lions for a pair of varsity matchups Thursday night, looking for revenge for a pair of close losses earlier in the year. The Lady Bulldogs won the opener...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outpace Cold Springs 64-53
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and West Point squared off in Thursday’s night cap from Tom Drake Coliseum with one more spot in the county championship game up for grabs. After a tight first...
Obituary: Mickey Clay Waldrep
Mickey Clay Waldrep, 36, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1984 to Mickey Shirrell and Sebrenia D Waldrep.
Survivors include his daughter, Lexie Waldrep; parents,...
Obituary: Donald “Don” Lyle Young
Funeral services for Donald "Don" Lyle Young, 75, of Orange Beach will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating; burial at Sacred Heart...
Obituary: Nellie Marie Elliot Graves
Graveside services for Nellie Marie Elliot Graves of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Garden City Cemetery.
Nell died at the age of 88 at her home Jan. 28, 2021...
Obituary: Doyle Franklin Haney
Funeral services for Doyle Franklin Haney, 66, of Cullman will be at noon, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in the Blair community; Rev. Steve...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Jan. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 37 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,799 cases confirmed across the county since...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies down Good Hope 54-38
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The varsity girls’ semifinals were on tap at Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday night and we tipped things off with a clash between the top-seeded Fairview Lady Aggies and the fourth-seeded Lady...
Pet of the Week: Slow down and enjoy life with Petey!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Petey is a young Beagle/hound mix who is approaching his first birthday. He’s a laid-back, low- to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 20 Volleyball sweeps season opener at Bevill State; Basketball teams split...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Playing in its first conference match in more than a year, Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team notched a season-opening sweep at Bevill State on Tuesday night, winning 25-9, 25-15, 25-9, in the...
WSCC Future Foundation accepting applications for 2021-2022 scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is taking applications for scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year that will begin in the fall 2021 semester.
Each year, the Future Foundation awards hundreds...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 25
unlawful possession of...
Kyle Kallhoff named superintendent of Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kyle Kallhoff has been named the new superintendent of Cullman City Schools. Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson announced back in September that she will retire July 1, 2021.
Kallhoff, the current superintendent of...
Guest Editorial: Know where you get your news
In many areas of Alabama, blogs or Facebook pages have begun to function as news agencies. While those entities can be helpful in distributing information, they lack the accountability to be considered an actual...
Where is the ammunition?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Across the country, hunters, sport shooters and citizens concerned about home or self-defense are scrambling to purchase ammunition, contending with empty shelves and long backorder lists. In the Cullman area, customers...
(Updated) 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting near Arkadelphia
Update 1-28-21 3:48 p.m.
ARKADELPHIA, Ala. - One person was killed and one injured in a shooting late Wednesday night in southern Cullman County. The incident happened at a residence along the 3200 block of...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point handles Holly Pond 73-55
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond faced West Point in Wednesday’s night cap at Tom Drake Coliseum and the Warriors were able to take control in the first half before pulling away in the second...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders outlast Fairview 64-54
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Fairview clashed in Wednesday night’s second varsity boys matchup and it was a fast-paced affair from the start. The Raiders were in control for what felt like most...
Obituary: Bradley Vernon Cloer
Memorial services for Bradley Vernon Cloer, 38, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at The Grace Place.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cloer passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Perry Richard Shaw
Services for Perry Richard Shaw of Falkville who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at the age of 74 will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at 3 p.m. with...
Obituary: Wayne Carl Betzhold
Mr. Wayne Carl Betzhold, 88, passed from this life Jan. 27, 2021 at his residence in Eva, Alabama. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Terry Donny McCormack
A Celebration of Life Service for Terry Donny McCormack, 72, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 2021 at 1656 County Road 1233, Vinemont, Alabama. Mr. McCormack passed from this life Jan....
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs survive 63-62 thriller against Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Varsity boys action in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped Wednesday night and things got started with the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Vinemont Eagles. After a very tight three...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,762 cases confirmed across the county since...
Finding their way home
CULLMAN, Ala. - When thunderstorms roll through Cullman County as they did Monday evening, inevitably there will be an increase in the number of lost and found pets in the area. Luckily, there are...
UK COVID-19 variant identified in Alabama residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A new and more highly transmissible COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.7, has been identified in three Alabama residents, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reported Wednesday.
According to the ADPH, two of the...
PREP BOWLING: Lady Saints compete in bowling regionals
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time since the inception of bowling in the Alabama High School Athletic Association in 2016, Saint Bernard Prep’s girls’ bowling team qualified for the 1A-5A North Regional Tournament. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 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...
Dept. of Homeland Security issues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin due to a “heightened threat environment across the United States that is likely to...
Cullman County Schools’ students to return to campus 4 days a week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students in middle school and high school will return to a four-day school week on campus beginning Monday, Feb. 8. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Middle and high school students are currently attending...
Colony Town Council accomplishes business amid continuing controversy
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening managed to pass three resolutions related to Town business, despite ongoing controversy between council members. The council first voted unanimously to establish standing committees...
Jacksonville State renaming historic Bibb Graves Hall
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees on Tuesday during its quarterly meeting voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops West Point in 51-50 nail biter to advance...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off in Tuesday night’s final county tournament matchup with one more spot in the JV Boys County Championship Game up for grabs. At the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview rolls past Holly Pond 62-36, earns spot in JV Boys...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The first of Tuesday night’s JV Boys matchups featured a showdown between the Fairview Aggies and the Broncos of Holly Pond. Both squads were fighting for a spot in Saturday’s...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges Fairview 42-41 to advance to JV Girls title...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Fairview and Cold Springs met in Tuesday night’s second JV Girls semifinal bout with a trip to the County Championship Game on the line. In what was the most tightly...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,737 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: Dudley Lee Latta
Graveside services for Dudley Lee Latta of Hanceville will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Holly Pond Cemetery. Reverend John McKoy will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Nicholas Clint Burns
Funeral services for Nicholas Clint Burns, 29, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duck River Cemetery, with Bro. Stephen Payne officiating. ...
Obituary: Robert Dale Squires
Robert Dale Squires of Cullman passed away Jan. 25, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born July 21, 1965 in Charlotte, Michigan to Douglas Gene and Waneta Gayle Smith Squires.
Funeral services will...
Obituary: Tony Wynn
Graveside services for Tony Wynn will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Pinson, Alabama. Reverend Billy Smith will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 10-11...
Obituary: Dwight David Clark
Graveside services for Dwight David Clark, 78, of Cullman will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Dean Burtram officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. at Cullman...
Obituary: Don Blake Wakefield
Don Blake Wakefield, 59, of Holly Pond passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
A memorial service for Mr. Wakefield will be held at a later time.
Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wakefield...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to JV Girls finals with 37-23 win over...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Junior varsity action resumed in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament at Holly Pond High School’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Tuesday night and we tipped things off with a clash between...
St. Bernard’s Nikolas Borths named Area 12 winner of Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard student Nikolas Borths of Decatur, Alabama has been named the Area 12 winner of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Award. The award, developed by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Swamp John’s in place of annual drawdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the pandemic has hit the pocketbooks of the world, it has also had an effect on the Saint Bernard Athletic Boosters. The annual Booster Club Drawdown, which is typically held...
Letter to the Editor: America’s truckers are an important line of defense against human...
On any given day, there are tens of thousands of people being trafficked into and within the U.S. A large percentage of the victims are minors, often young females, who are brutally forced to...
Hanceville Public Works assisting in Fultondale tornado recovery
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Following Monday night’s catastrophic tornado in Fultondale, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Public Works Director Rusty Fields dispatched a crew with self-loading brush trucks and chainsaws to the stricken city to...
CHS gearing up for ‘Bright Star’ production, social distancing and all
CULLMAN, Ala. - The arts will find a way — even through a pandemic. With ample social distancing and precautions in place, the Cullman High School theater department is gearing up for its first...
Ability to connect
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools’ students who may not have access to internet at home now have a little extra help with connectivity during distance learning thanks to more 40 buses equipped with...
Cullman council sets fees for water, wastewater connections
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved ordinances setting new fees for connections, reconnections and other services of the water and wastewater systems.
Water fees
The water fee ordinance set forth the...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Hanceville 71-50
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville and West Point clashed in Monday night’s final county tournament matchup and after building a 17-point lead going into the second quarter, the Lady Warriors maintained a comfortable lead to...
‘This is one of the biggest investments ever in the community’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night approved the sale of nearly 3.3 acres beside Good Hope Pharmacy, which is located along County Road 437. The parcel is also...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs pulls away from Vinemont 60-35
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second game of Monday night’s slate featured a duel between the Lady Eagles. Vinemont entered the game as the sixth seed looking to topple third-seeded Cold Springs. After a tight...
Obituary: Randall Keith Higgins, Sr.
Randall Keith Higgins, Sr., 63 of Adamsville peacefully passed away Jan. 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
Keith was born June 24, 1957 to Stanley O. and Litha Higgins. He was a force of nature,...
Obituary: Shelley Ruth Skinner
A Celebration of Life Service for Shelley Ruth Skinner, 44, of Vinemont will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Longview Church of God.
Mrs. Skinner passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at...
Obituary: Theresa Ann Steele
Funeral services for Theresa Ann Steele, 62, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rodney Thompson officiating; interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,717 cases confirmed across the county since...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders race past Holly Pond 71-36
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at its traditional home inside Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday with three varsity girls’ matchups on tap. The first of the night featured a showdown...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 21
domestic violence, criminal...
ADPH issues COVID-19 update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The following update was issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Monday:
Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Alabamians as quickly as possible is our goal.
ADPH is conducting clinics...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Enterprise State in home openers, host CVCC Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State in their home openers on Saturday at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Jiselle Woodson poured in a career-high 31 points, and the...
Obituary: Raymond “Rusty” L. Banks
Raymond “Rusty” L. Banks, 70, of the Smith Lake community, Alabama entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Banks was born April 28, 1950 on a rural...
Obituary: Opal Eulean Burks
Opal Eulean Burks, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Jan. 22, 2021 at The Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare.
She was born Oct. 30, 1933 to Henry and Maude Peak Harris.
Mrs. Burks is preceded in...
Obituary: Melba Ruth Calvert
Graveside services for Melba Ruth Calvert of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond. Reverend Shine Hopkins will be officiating. A private family viewing will...
Obituary: Connie Janease Collier Price
Connie Janease Collier Price, was born May 17,1956 in Cullman County to Henry and Lillie Grace Johnson Collier. Connie passed away Jan. 22, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Price is survived by husband...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,699 cases confirmed across the county since...
Local students earn degrees from Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. – The following local students earned degrees from Auburn University in fall 2020.
Madison Angle of Cullman, BA
Olivia Benefield of Cullman, BS
Miles Bennett of Cullman, BS
Jessica Canaday of Cullman,...
Local students earn degrees from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 2,257 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 12.
Local graduates include:
Victoria Abbott of Hanceville received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
Morgan Bailey...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Up & away birthday party with American...
Do you recall the ecstatic joy you felt when you watched the historic news video of real-life hero Captain Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger successfully piloting the emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549? He...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Our new fire truck
A few years back, when I was on the city council, the City bought a new fire truck. This was no ordinary fire truck, for it was something special in that it had a...
Files from Yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952:
Gerald Sandlin, age seven, was seriously injured earlier this week when he was hit by an automobile near his home at Phelan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs....
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors JV Boys advance to semifinals
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Day one of the 2021 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with a pair of JV boys matchups at West Point High School Saturday night. In the first game, the third-seeded...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps Winston County Championships
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison took care of business on Saturday night as the Lady Dawgs defeated the Double Springs Lady Jackets in a thrilling, overtime game, 75-72 and the boys handled the Meek Tigers in another...
Wallace State greets students with Caring Campus Welcome Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College celebrated the opening of the spring 2021 semester with Caring Campus Welcome Week.
Wallace State is one of 10 community colleges across the nation selected as a “Caring Campus,”...
Obituary: Thomas Julius Pope
Funeral services for Thomas Julius Pope, 70, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Heritage Cemetery; Pastor Scott Sessions officiating. Visitation will...
Obituary: Roberta Jean Moore
Funeral services for Roberta Jean Moore, 73, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at...
Obituary: Jimmie Wayne Burrow
Jimmie Wayne Burrow passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1946 in Cullman, AL to GC and Opaline Burrow.
He is preceded in death by his wife Janet...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Broncos rally to defeat West Point 25-21
WEST POINT, Ala. – Holly Pond and West Point tipped off JV Girls tournament action Saturday afternoon and after a slow first half on the offensive end, the Lady Broncos came from behind to...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond JV Boys down Hanceville 48-30
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped off Saturday at West Point High School with the opening round of the JV Boys and Girls tournaments. Holly Pond’s JV Boys...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 23; statewide hospitalizations declining
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,686 cases confirmed across the county since...
Arley’s Holderfield named to Mississippi College President’s List
CLINTON, Miss. -The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year.
Elizabeth Holderfield of Arley was named to the list after the...
Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Many people still have questions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 as the vaccine is becoming available to the broader community. Medical professionals at the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama...
Contract broiler producers benefit from additional USDA assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama contract broiler farmers are set to benefit from expanded federal assistance eligibility details released recently by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Payments will be based on a decline in revenue...
Leadership Lions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission teamed up with Wallace State Community College to give County employees the opportunity to attend Leadership Lions classes at the school Thursday and Friday. The course is...
Chicken Salad check!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chicken Salad Chick on Friday presented The Link of Cullman County a check for $9,400 to help fund the agency’s Master’s Hands community food bank, a ministry begun in partnership with...
Obituary: Lonnie Rudolph Shedd
Lonnie Rudolph Shedd of Cullman passed away Jan. 20, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born Nov. 17, 1931 in Cullman to William A. and Nora Suite Shedd.
Funeral services are Saturday, Jan....
Obituary: Herman Junior Hill
Graveside services for Herman Junior Hill, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Etha Baptist Cemetery with J. T. Scott officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Tina Yvette Speegle
Tina Yvette Speegle, 55, of Vinemont, Alabama passed from this life Jan. 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born Oct. 28, 1965 to Robert Howard and Vonetta Todd Speegle.
A memorial service for and...
Obituary: Daniel Garrett Presley
Funeral services for Daniel Garrett Presley, 44, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Valley Springs Cemetery; Rev. Perry Knight officiating. Visitation...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,662 cases confirmed across the county since...
(Updated) Falkville man charged with murder following shooting Friday; victim identified
Updated 1-23-21 9:47 p.m.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as Patrick Edward Burkhart, 58, of Falkville.
The victim of Friday's Shooting on HWY 55 near Falkville has been identified as Patrick Edward...

























































































































