Looney sentenced to 99 years for attempted murder of Lt. Rex Sorrow
Updated 1-7-21 3:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County on Thursday was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas for the 2016 attempted...
Wallace State SGA brightens holiday season for pair of students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Government Association (SGA) brightened the holiday season for a pair of families.
They provided gifts for the child of a WSCC student who is a single mother, along with a...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 4
unlawful possession of a...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass in Good Hope Wednesday night.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick...
Pet of the Week: Kick off the new year with Winston!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winston has all the good qualities of a shepherd mix. He’s a year to year-and-a-half old with...
Festival of the Cranes kicks off today in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - The Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the annual Festival of the Cranes beginning today. Many events are scheduled in downtown Decatur throughout the weekend for this family-friendly and...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having embarked with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 on...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free community meals to a social media swap meet that only...
Obituary: Lila Mae Edwards
Lila Mae Edwards, 82, of Cullman, passed away Jan. 5, 2021. She was born Jan. 3, 1939 in Morgan County, to Lester and Vernice Miller Cheatham.
Mrs. Edwards was a hard worker. She worked several...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Thomas
Patricia Ann Thomas, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Patricia was born June 8, 1956 in Camden, New Jersey.
Patricia is survived by son Daniel (Tammy) Thomas, Jr.; daughters Danielle (Thomas)...
Obituary: Frank Grimes
Funeral services for Frank Grimes, 83, of Cullman will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Earl...
Obituary: Irvin Brannon, Jr.
Irvin Brannon, Jr., passed away Jan. 4, 2021. He was a loving brother and uncle who never met a stranger. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a good joke to...
Obituary: Hilda Perdue Sandlin
Hilda Perdue Sandlin, 86, a longtime resident of Cold Springs, Alabama and Guntersville, Alabama the last two and a half years to be close to her daughter and son-in-law, went to be with our...
Obituary: Eleanor Bailey Robinson
Eleanor Bailey Robinson, 97, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Dec. 31, 2020.
Eleanor was born Oct. 19, 1923 to Reverend Thomas Marvin and Ruth Junior Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband...
Obituary: Matthew Sean Breeden
A memorial service for Matthew Sean Breeden, 54, of Hanceville will be planned and announced in the future. Mr. Breeden passed from this life Jan. 5, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Obituary: Rickey Arnold Harbison
Rickey Arnold Harbison, 71, of Logan died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Harbison; his fathe, James Avery Harbison; and his mother Florene Moore.
Rickey is survived by daughter...
Obituary: Carolyn Jeanette Hudson
A private memorial service for Carolyn Jeanette Hudson, 78, of Cullman will be planned and announced in the coming days. Mrs. Hudson passed from this life Jan. 4, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical...
My view (part 2): There’s plenty to do!
Previously, I compiled a list of places to visit in and around Cullman County and north Alabama that are fun, and most importantly safe, to do during the pandemic. Most of the places mentioned...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. Below are responses from Alabama lawmakers and political leaders.
Alabama Secretary...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 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...
Remembering Wendell Guthrie
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family's story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
BAILEYTON, Ala.- And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily,...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway explained, “Our plan is to go ahead and cut the...
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are exposed to indoor air quality problems that include radon.
January has...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community Christmas party. COVID-19 already caused several obstacles as town leaders...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope starts 2021 with area sweep over Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After finishing as runners-up in the West Morgan Christmas Classic, both Good Hope squads looked to start 2021 strong as they returned home to host Curry in area play. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects area sweep at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Addison Tuesday night to take on the Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The excellent Lady Eagles’ team rolled the Lady Dawgs 72-37 in the opener while...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,187 cases confirmed across the county since...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing a tough, physical game against the Lady Trojans, Cullman couldn’t...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Talley
Funeral services for Audrey Mae Talley, 85, of Jones Chapel will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 a.m. The...
Obituary: Rebecca A. Sumner
Rebecca A. Sumner was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Limestone County, Alabama to George Washington Tribble and Willie Pearl Tribble.
She spent most of her childhood in Ardmore and Athens, Alabama before moving to Michigan...
Obituary: Beverly Frances Pullins
Beverly Frances Pullins, 72, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Pullins was born Dec. 9, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. Beverly was a loving person who loved...
Obituary: Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener
Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Blountsville, Alabama Jan. 1, 2021.
Donnie had a heart of gold and lived life to the fullest. He was an artist, storyteller, songwriter,...
Obituary: Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr.
Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr., known by most as “Bud,” passed away Jan. 2, 2021. He was born July 20, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi to Hugh Battles Montgomery, Sr. and Meta Perkins Hightower.
Bud was a...
Obituary: Nina Francine Hayes
Nina Francine Hayes, 89, of Cullman passed away Jan. 2, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Falkville, Alabama.
Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and she enjoyed needlepoint and well as cooking for her...
Obituary: Jeremy Todd Sams
Funeral services for Jeremy Todd Sams, 43, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from noon-2 p.m. Reverend Chris...
Obituary: Kennith Wayne Tubbs
Kennith Wayne Tubbs- May 13, 1959-Jan. 2, 2021- A celebration of life will be held at Moss Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. for Kennith Wayne Tubbs who passed away Saturday,...
Obituary: Patricia Carol Cook
A memorial service for Patricia Carol Cook, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Bangor Cemetery in Blount Springs, AL.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Janet (Jonpaul)...
Obituary: Virginia L. Calvert
A graveside service for Virginia L. Calvert, 88, of Doraville, Georgia will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond Community.
Mrs. Calvert is survived by her husband Deltis...
Obituary: Barry Glenn Howse
Barry Glenn Howse, 71, of Cullman passed away Dec. 4, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949 in Cullman County, to Elonzoe and Marzell Lovvorn Howse.
Mr. Howse was a welder by trade, and he...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months in town parks (Governors and Lions Club Parks). The council...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities in the home. Unfortunately, real life is often not so...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman...
Cullman City Schools leaders hopeful for new year as 2021 kicks off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s no denying 2020 was one of the most challenging years in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Cullman City Schools leaders are looking ahead to what’s next in...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19 early in 2020 but was soon back up and running...
99%! New record rate of adoptions through Tribune’s Pet of the Week series
CULLMAN, Ala. - The partnership between the Cullman County Animal Shelter and The Cullman Tribune hit a new high in 2020. The Pet of the Week series, originally created to promote the adoption of...
Op-Ed: Slowing coronavirus spread is key in 2021
As the new year begins and we reflect on 2020, we are faced with the sad reality that almost 4,800 Alabamians have died from COVID-19, the highly contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles down Vinemont at home
BREMEN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs and it was the Eagles in blue that managed to...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a special meeting Monday night took the first steps toward obtaining...
Obituary: Jerry Laotto Willibey
Jerry Laotto Willibey, 80, of Cullman died peacefully, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Ava; two daughters Lorrie Vancheri of Warrenton,...
Obituary: Margie Marie Gurganus
The funeral service for Margie Marie Gurganus, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from 1-2 p.m. The...
COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring statewide; Jan. 4 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama hit a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reporting 3,064 patients currently hospitalized with the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus statewide....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 30
theft of property; CR...
Updated: Cullman judges postpone, alter in-person proceedings due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to COVID numbers that continue to rise in Cullman County, the county court system has postponed many cases and will go back to virtual hearings in cases that need to...
Obituary: Clara Ann Bowen
Graveside services for Clara Ann Bowen, 70, of Cullman, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Bowen grew up in Fairview...
Obituary: Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin, 79, of Arley passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama and graduated from Meek High School with the class...
Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.
Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson Paul Rhoads, Sr. and Irene Carpenter Rhoads.
He is preceded in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
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 5,136 cases confirmed across the county since...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call came in early Sunday morning about a man threatening to...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Christmas Story by Crosby
I must apologize for not having this story last week. It is a belated Christmas story that I did not have all the facts in time to send it in. Hopefully, you will enjoy...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900:
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual session of the West Cullman Singing Convention was held at...
Protect your home from freezing and broken pipes this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold weather and harsh wind chills are a dangerous combination for residential homes and commercial businesses - every year, frozen and broken pipes cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage and...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll pay when you need health care services. The Summary and...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: 365+ American joy-givers of 2021
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! Last year in the first, joy-challenged months of the pandemic, the weekly “A ROUND OF APPLAUSE” series was launched to celebrate present-day joy-givers and remember joy-givers of the past.
Now, after...
Obituary: Jessie Pearl Trussell
Funeral services for Jessie Pearl Trussell, 93, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Farley
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Farley, 83, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Heritage cemetery; Rev. Richard...
Obituary: Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett
A graveside service for Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett, 43, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Colony Community Cemetery in Colony, Alabama.
Obituary: Robert Emory Creel
In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.
Robert Emory Creel passed away early Jan. 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age of 84. He was born Oct. 6, 1936 to Robert...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,123 cases confirmed across the county since...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two hunter-harvested bucks from Tippah and Alcorn counties in northeast Mississippi....
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea of what topics will be discussed and what the public...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home due to the pandemic. Gone were the large crowd and...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as 2020’s COVID shutdown reduced people’s incomes or put them out...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As the world shut down, the agency shifted into high gear,...
Obituary: Edward Eugene Myers
Memorial service details for Edward Eugene Myers, 87, of Cullman are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Myers passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at his residence. He was...
Obituary: Herman Ellis Thompson
A private family funeral service for Herman Ellis Thompson, 84, of Battleground will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Blair Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery; Rev. Tim...
Obituary: James Donald Bagwell
Graveside service for James Donald Bagwell, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bagwell passed away Tuesday, Dec....
Obituary: Joey Dale Graves
Funeral services for Joey Dale Graves of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at the age of 64, will be at Livingston Chapel Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at 1 p.m.; Brother Patrick...
Obituary: Marjorie Ann Wix
Marjorie Ann Wix of Bethsadia passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 78. The family will receive friends at Moss Service Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,079 cases confirmed across the county since...
Hanceville Nutrition open for business
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, Hanceville Nutrition is open and ready to help you get off to a great start in 2021. The grand opening for the smoothie...
‘I try to keep it as natural as possible’
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary second-grade teacher Kelly Hayes’ no. 1 passion is teaching, but from an early age, nutrition and the love of all things natural have also been particularly important.
Besides having a...
My view: There’s plenty to do!
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and most are still waiting for their turn to receive the vaccine. This doesn’t mean you have to be idle and bored. There are many activities nearby that are great...
UAB: Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - We’ve lived through a lot this year. Not only have we dealt with a global health epidemic that has impacted more than 67 million individuals, but we have also endured a...
Obituary: Patricia Marie Sullins
Graveside services for Patricia Marie Sullins, 77, of Center Hill will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Mrs. Sullins died Wednesday at her residence after...
Obituary: Douglas Dale Roden
Douglas Dale Roden, 74, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Roden was born Sept. 15, 1946 in Haleyville, Alabama.
He loved his family and his life revolved around...
Obituary: Bernie Dean Herfurth
A private graveside service for Bernie Dean Herfurth, 84, of Cullman was held for the family. She was born Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1936 to Bernie O’Neal and Vera Whaley. Bernie Dean Herfurth was called...
Obituary: William David Cook
William David Cook, 76, passed away Dec. 28, 2020.
He was born April 23,1944 to William and Tessie Mays Cook.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Millard Cook, Grover Cook, and Homer Cook;...
Obituary: Agnes Irene Garrett
Graveside services for Agnes Irene Garrett, 92, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday...
Obituary: Betty Jo Cowart Harbison
Graveside services for Betty Jo Cowart Harbison, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Graham Cemetery in Mt. Olive, Alabama. Rev. Terry Harbison, Jr., Bro. Wade Maynard, and...
Judson meets fundraising goal to avoid closure; the college to open for spring 2021
MARION, Ala. - The Judson College Board of Trustees convened Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 and approved moving forward with a residential spring semester for all returning students.
After the Dec. 15 announcement that Judson would...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,003 cases confirmed across the county since...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020. 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...
CPD asking for public’s assistance in westside precinct shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said his department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the southwest part of the city Tuesday night. The CPD is asking the public to come...
Letter the Editor: The dangers of benzodiazepine abuse
Prescription benzodiazepines can treat several conditions, including epilepsy, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. However, professionals continue to debate as to whether long-term use of these drugs is medically acceptable. As more information has...
‘I saw so much giving this year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - April Bowen German, with the help of family and friends, created Victoria’s Hope in her mother’s memory as a ministry to single parents in need. Over a short time, the charity...
Editorial: Hopes for 2021 from the perspective of a young college student
At midnight on Jan. 1, 2020, I was at Goat Island listening to the band perform with my dad and thinking about the year ahead. Even in my wildest dreams, I don't think I...
Obituary: Lehman Clarence Ragland
Lehman Clarence Ragland, 80, of Cullman entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Ragland was born Sept. 18, 1940 on Malvern, Arkansas. Lehman loved fishing and loved to talk.
A...
Obituary: Wendell Milford Wisener
Wendell Milford Wisener passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1933, in Alabama to Theodore and Lilly Mae Wisener.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Wisener; son Randy (Penny)...
‘We need prayers and we need our community to help slow the spread’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its weekly COVID-19 update for the community, Cullman Regional reported Wednesday 83 positive patients, with 21 currently on ventilators. The update said Cullman Regional has reported 107 COVID deaths to...
Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s able to maintain in-person classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - School schedules have been a bit topsy-turvy this year due to COVID-19, but Sacred Heart School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School have been able to maintain in-person learning despite the challenges....
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Update: CPD: “Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded”
CULLMAN - The investigation into the suspicious death of a local woman is still ongoing, and two persons of interest are still on authorities'...
