Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama.
The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes:...
Op-Ed: Despite criticisms, Alabama’s environment is best it’s been since standards were first measured
As the director of the state agency charged with safeguarding Alabama’s environment, I have great respect for and deep appreciation of our state’s wonderful natural resources and rich biodiversity of species and habitats, including...
JSU announces fall 2020 graduates, Honor’s List
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 600 students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's Fall 2020 commencement Dec. 11-12, including the following local students:
Taylor Ballard of Cullman, MBA in Business Administration
James Burks...
(Update) Cullman Co. man wanted in Missouri homicide located in West Point, takes own...
Updated 1-30-21 6:40 p.m.
The Cullman man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Sarcoxie, Missouri was located in West Point in Cullman County Saturday. He is deceased. A post from the Jasper County...
Obituary: Tarrant Jordon White
Tarrant Jordon White, 25, of Holly Pond passed away Jan. 14, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1995 in Cullman County to Joshua Brett White and Jamie Kim May.
Tarrant was a special young man...
Obituary: Ralph Allen Hawkins
Funeral services for Ralph Allen Hawkins, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at the age of 72, will be at Beech Grove Baptist Church Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. Burial to...
Obituary: Dennis Edward Hankey
Dennis Edward Hankey, 84, of Cullman died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby Mooney Hankey; daughter Donna Arndt (John, Sr.); son Dwight Hankey; sister Esther Turner (Wells);...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 16
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 5,532 cases confirmed across the county since...
Wallace State OTA program, Hope Horses form mutually beneficial partnership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A group of students in Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program have left their mark on Hope Horses, one of their community partners at which the students completed their...
‘Mission complete’: Col. Fallin, Team Johnny Mac reach Kilimanjaro summit, pass fundraising goal
TANZANIA - Col. Don Fallin, retired Army special operations aviator and Fairview High School alumnus, along with fellow United States Military Academy (USMA/West Point) graduates John Magness and Jamie Brennan, set off last week...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Chevy is ready to run!
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:
Chevy is a Catahoula-terrier mix who’s a little over...
Rodent-free is the way to be
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With a new year comes new resolutions. This year, make it a priority to keep a rodent-free home. Aside from causing a fright, rats and other rodents can be harmful...
8 Alabama properties included in 2020 Places in Peril list
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation this week announced the 2020 Places in Peril, a program that highlights significant endangered properties. Since 1994, the Alabama Historical...
Judson College community weathers financial crisis together
MARION, Ala. - After a successful fundraising effort by alumnae and other supporters, Judson College will begin on-campus spring classes Jan. 20, 2021, for the second half of its 182nd academic session.
After the College’s December...
‘Most aren’t aware of just how much he has done’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Longtime president of the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD), Joe Golden stepped down Thursday night after serving 15 years in the position. Although he will no longer head...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs split road matchups at Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the county seat to take on their archrival foes, the Yellow Jackets of Double Springs. The girls lost another nail biter 55-52 while the boys...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders collect area wins at Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Oneonta in a pair of huge Class 4A, Area 11 games as they looked to bounce back after getting swept by the Redskins in December....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies edge Guntersville 62-60 in OT, Aggies fall to Wildcats 74-43
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies were on their home floor to host Guntersville in a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Fairview squads split the results of two...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,512 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: Donna Louise Adams
Donna Louise Adams, 63, of Holly Pond passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Regional. She was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Hartford, Connecticut to Robert and Elaine McGee.
Survivors include her husband Danny...
Obituary: Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin
Master Sgt. Donald Larry Martin, 70, of Hanceville passed away Jan. 12, 2021.
Mr. Martin was a native of Oneonta, AL. He graduated from Appalachian High School in 1968. Immediately after high school he joined...
Obituary: Earline Latham
Earline Latham, 69, of Hanceville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 23, 1951 to William Earlie Hamby and Irene Berry.
She was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Ollie W. Scott
Private graveside services for Ollie W. Scott, 88, of Vestavia Hills were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Scott passed away Monday, Jan....
Obituary: Curtis Weldon Thompson
Curtis Weldon Thompson, 87, of Bremen went home to be with the Lord Monday Jan. 11, 2021. A private family service will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Ponder
Graveside service for Jerry Wayne Ponder, 86, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro Dennis Trimble and Bro. Terry Blankenship officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch
Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch, 45, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Randall was born Oct. 18, 1975 to Clifford Legran and Elma Joyce Teichmiller Lynch.
Randy is the owner of Lynch Logistics....
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama as of Jan. 15.
To date, 130,394 doses of COVID-19 vaccine...
Restoring Women Outreach enjoys success despite 2020 challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and its surrounding areas since 2011,” faced many challenges in 2020,...
Cullman County Schools’ students return to Hybrid Learning Schedule Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday wraps up a remote learning period for Cullman County Schools. As planned, students will return to the Hybrid Learning Schedule beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. That schedule is the same as...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in I-65 crash Thursday night
Updated 1-15-21 at 4:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman County Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Nathaniel...
Hanceville mulls senior center project changes, costs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening heard from architect Tim Burney, who provided an update on the new senior center building. He, along with the council, continues to adjust plans...
Black Belt Adventures urges hunters to donate venison
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Hunters Helping the Hungry has provided more than a half-million pounds of ground venison to those in need in Alabama, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures...
CCSO, City Sanitation, Hanceville and East Elementary honored with PALS awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners may not have been able to receive their awards in Montgomery as in past non-pandemic years, but that didn’t stop them from being celebrated Thursday when Cullman County PALS...
Letter to the Editor: Is there any real good that comes out of gambling...
There was an article concerning the Alabama Legislature 2021 Session in The Cullman Tribune on January 2, 2021. Garlan Gudger and Randall Shedd commented on whether or not to allow gambling and in which...
Obituary: Barney Vincent
In loving memory of Barney Vincent. Mr. Vincent was born April 27, 1944 in Garden City, AL to Clarence and Gladys (Knight) Vincent. He died at the age of 76 at Hanceville Nursing and...
Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Boni
Susan Elizabeth Boni, 64, of Buford, Georgia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 with family. She was born July 5, 1956 in Albany, New York to Donald and Dolores Murphy.
She was preceded in death...
Obituary: Della Geneva Bates
Funeral services for Della Geneva Bates, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Hill officiating; interment in Enmondfield Church Cemetery in Addison....
Obituary: Billy Wayne Davis
Billy Wayne Davis, 78, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug.5, 1942 to the late Robert and Audie Davis.
Mr. Davis drove a truck for over 50...
Obituary: Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath
Graveside services for Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the age of 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Moss Service...
Obituary: Howard Jack Payne
Howard Jack Payne, 85, of Vinemont passed from this life Jan. 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1936 to William Henry and Ethel Williams Payne. A private memorial service will...
Results Physiotherapy opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Results Physiotherapy, a physical therapy provider with offices across Alabama and the South, opened its doors Monday to its newest office at 1302 Second Ave. SW, Suite F in Cullman, near...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 11
possession of drug...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2021 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is almost upon us and in a year full of uncertainty for high school athletics, everyone is excited and grateful for this annual event to...
Pet of the Week: Edna is ready to play!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Edna is a 1-year-old Heeler mix. She’s a high-energy pet, so get ready for playtime! She loves...
Frustrations expressed at Colony Town Council meeting
COLONY, Ala. - Despite meeting for close to three hours Tuesday night, the Colony Town Council adjourned without completing any official business. Mayor Curtis Johnson did introduce three new resolutions to be voted on...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,450 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis, Jr.
Donald Ray Lewis, Jr., (known by those who knew him well as “Donnie Buckwheat Lewis”) 53, of Cullman passed away Jan. 11, 2021. He was born March 11, 1967 in Jefferson County to Donald...
Obituary: Mamel Arminda Moehring
Mamel Arminda Moehring, 95, of Cullman passed from this life Jan. 13, 2021 at her residence. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moehring...
Obituary: Maylon Jerome Fields
Graveside services for Maylon Jerome Fields of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Horace Blount III will be officiating.
Mr. Fields was born April...
ADPH: Vaccine appointments full, waiting list begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Wednesday said there are no more appointments available at county health departments for COVID-19 vaccinations. It said callers will now be placed on...
Wallace State Community College has 93 student-athletes named to ACCC Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or...
Flourish of Cullman clients enjoy success in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, which seeks to help people with developmental barriers to employment find ways to work and move toward independent lives, was enjoying a lively 2020 when COVID appeared and...
Trump impeached for 2nd time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time following the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by what authorities are calling...
Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to be permanent HQ of United States Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal has been named the preferred location of the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command. The Secretary of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of...
Glockenspiel clock is uniquely Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The German Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, is a well-known feature in Cullman that celebrates the city’s German heritage. Perhaps lesser known is the charming glockenspiel clock that is the focal point...
Exposing popular food safety myths
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When people think of myths, they think of creatures such as Big Foot or the Loch Ness monster. However, there are several myths that may be living right in the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 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...
Registration opens for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches Jan. 31. Employers interested in applying for the 2021 program may now create...
Vinemont adopts ordinance establishing procedural rules; Cosper sworn in
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night saw its newest council member, Charlotte Cosper, sworn in when Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered Cosper’s oath of office. Cosper was appointed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits home area matchups with Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview played in its first games since last Tuesday when it hosted Brewer in a pair of huge area games. The girls game saw the Lady Aggies roll past the Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area double-header at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire girls’ game, Falkville won 50-48. The men's game wasn't near as...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split area tilts with Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County for a pair of area matchups but only one of the West Point squads was able to finish the night with...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 12
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 5,421 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: William Kenneth Graham
Mr. William Kenneth Graham of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Cullman July 23, 1935 to William Ether and Lula Hyatt Graham.
Mr. Graham is a...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gusich
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Gusich, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the age of 89, will be at Cullman City Cemetery Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Moss Service Funeral...
Obituary: Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont
Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont was born Jan. 19, 1942 to Elmer and Elsie McAnnally Harper.
She went home Jan. 9, 2021 to meet her loved ones that have passed on: her husband James Lamont; her...
Obituary: Crate Shelton
Visitation for Crate Shelton, 82, of Cullman will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in BE Shelton Cemetery in Madison, NC.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Thomas
Bobby Joe Thomas, 75, of Arab passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born March 7, 1945 in Cullman County to Carl Willard and Ollie Mae Bush Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was retired. He provided for...
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses re-opens; new guidance issued
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers....
City schools teaching students how to find accurate info on the internet
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anyone who has ever used Google can attest, the internet is bursting with useful things — but it can also be a bit complicated to parse the information from the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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...
4 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. – Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who...
Cullman council addresses traffic concerns on residential streets, updates wastewater policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - In an early session on Monday, the Cullman City Council passed a resolution adopting what it termed a “traffic calming policy.”
According to the resolution:
“The purpose of this Policy is to create...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr.
Funeral services for Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr., 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will precede the service from 9-11 a.m. ...
Obituary: June Bush Tidwell
June Bush Tidwell, 87, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Tidwell was born Nov. 8, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. June was a member of...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Holmes
Mrs. Vonda Lee Holmes, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Vonda was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Holmes is survived by son Craig Holmes.
Mrs. Holmes was preceded in...
Obituary: Roy Alfred Crawford
Mr. Roy Alfred Crawford of Cullman, Alabama passed away Jan. 11, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Lineville, Alabama Feb. 12, 1934 to Willy and Rosy Yancy Crawford.
He is preceded...
Obituary: Dorothy Marie Edwards
Funeral service and visitation for Dorothy Marie Edwards, 86, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery; Rev....
Obituary: Arzelle Danley
Graveside services for Arzelle Danley, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Froelich and Bro. Randy Milligan officiating; interment in Cullman Memory...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,397 cases confirmed across the county since...
Good Hope Council votes to purchase The Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to approve the City’s purchase of The Cotton Gin restaurant property, including the 5.98 acres, building and restaurant equipment. The...
AG Marshall, Montgomery Family Sunshine Center announce Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Montgomery Family Sunshine Center on Monday announced they will lead a multi-agency alliance of state, federal and nongovernmental partners to combat human trafficking in Alabama. ...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 7
domestic violence, possession of...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, continued patience is urged as demand is great
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) knows that many Alabamians are ready to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and appreciates the patience of all citizens during this time. The demand for...
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA Sunday night in Auburn. Flanigan competed as Miss Cullman USA. She was one of 26 contestants from around the state who participated in the pageant, which...
Shooting reported in NE Cullman County
Updated 1-11-21 2:58 p.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities responded to a reported shooting along the 400 block of County Road 1769 near the Joppa community Monday afternoon.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed that one...
CCSO seeking multi-county semi truck breaking and entering suspects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is trying to identify suspects who allegedly broke into semi trucks and stole debit cards and other items from the drivers.
According to a media...
Cullman Regional establishes waiting list for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Updated 1-13-21 1:41 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has established a waiting list for any community members interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The form to join the waiting list can be completed online...
Obituary: Jamie deGraaf
Funeral services for Jamie deGraaf, 50, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Dennis Earl Richardson
Dennis Earl Richardson, 69, of Cullman passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 6, 1951 to Raymond and Bessie Lee Richardson.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...
Obituary: Linda Kaye Jones
Funeral services for Linda Kaye Jones, 69, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery on Wednesday; Rev. Steve Rodgers...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,382 cases confirmed across the county since...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs...
Dusting of snow possible tonight; ALDOT encourages caution
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm system may bring a mixture of light wintry precipitation or snow to the area starting late tonight. A dusting of snow is...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: A party with American joy-givers of 2021
You sense the joy the minute you enter the room. HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! This is a party to celebrate the birthdays this week of great American joy-givers of today and those from the...
Start planning now for spring gardens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – While experiencing the cold winter weather, one of the many things people look forward to are luscious spring gardens. It is never too early to start planning. Now is the...
4 area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who...
WFF reactivates 800 number for Game Check
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The toll-free Game Check phone number, 1-800-888-7690, is back and better than ever. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reactivated the number...
Funny Things from Yesterday: The cardboard box
Leanna bought a nice toy box for the twins, Rhett and Vaughn, to store their toys in when they are not playing with them. The box is about 2 feet square and maybe 18...
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James Rodney Creel (1944-2025) The world became a little less bright this day, September 27, 2025, with the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, James...
