Files from Yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936:
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah, Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Rascoe are building a new home...
Obituary: Barbara Tubbs
Graveside services for Barbara Tubbs, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tubbs passed away Saturday, Jan. 9,...
Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Jones
Funeral services for Pauline "Polly" Jones, 96, of Cullman will be at Springhill Baptist Church Jan. 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Ken Dees and Tim Aris officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jones...
Obituary: Edward O. McCormick
Funeral services for Edward O. McCormick, 86, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Roundtop Cemetery; Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Visitation will...
Obituary: John Slatsky
John Slatsky grew up in the small mining town of Brookside, Alabama where he learned the values of God, family, and hard work. These would become the tenets upon which he would build the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,354 cases confirmed across the county since...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin begins climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
TANZANIA - Army veteran and Fairview High School alumnus Col. Don Fallin and a team of fellow vets representing the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) began their ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro on Saturday, seeking...
Link of Cullman County rethinks approaches, finds new partners in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, an organization that seeks to bring together multiple resources to combat poverty in our area, faced a serious task in 2020: helping a growing number of...
Saint Bernard 2020-21 first semester Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll
The following students achieved Merit Roll status at St. Bernard Prep with their semester average of 95.0 and above:
Grade 7
Charli Roberson
Sarah Woods
Grade 8
Marissa Hazard
Madi Kerber
Abby McBride
Willa Smith
Grade 9
...
Winter Wonderland workers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday morning recognized all those who worked together to make the 2020 Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park a success. In a year that has been...
‘We are truly better together!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) saw a lot in 2020: increasing numbers of new clients, dwindling stocks and even a brief closure of its food bank. But the organization also saw...
Remembering Jerry Willibey
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.
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a pretty quiet guy. If...
Finding a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the annual flood of new members joining to kick off New Year’s resolutions, local gyms and fitness centers are finding ways to keep their members healthy and safe while health experts...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders claim area wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium at Hanceville High School for a pair of area clashes with the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs and returned home with...
Wallace State EMS program: Openings for spring 2021 in Basic EMT and Advanced EMT
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Emergency Medical Services program announces current openings for students interested in earning certificates in either Basic EMT and its new Advanced EMT option. Classes for the...
Obituary: Frank B. Shikle
Funeral services for Frank B. Shikle, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Baptist Cemetery with military honors. Rev....
Obituary: Robert Oneal Saint
Robert Oneal Saint, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama passed from this life Jan. 7, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Saint was born Oct. 18, 1950 to Velmer and Betsy Ross Saint. A memorial...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Hagood
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Hagood, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Mark Long will officiate. Interment will follow at...
Obituary: Charles Whitt Lomneck
Charles Whitt Lomneck, 39, of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1981 in Orlando, Florida to Donald Lomneck and Judith Wallace.
He was preceded in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,322 cases confirmed across the county since...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 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 sets timeline for superintendent search
CULLMAN, Ala. - The timeline to select the new superintendent for Cullman City Schools has been adjusted, with finalists to be announced in March 2021. Current superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson is set to retire...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman County Human Trafficking Task...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. We have learned that hospital...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pesticide Collection Day in January 2021
Farmers, pesticide applicators, pesticide dealers, pest control operators and nurserymen (no homeowner/gardeners):
A Clean Day Pesticide Disposal Day has been planned for our area to dispose of unwanted agricultural chemicals. This program will allow you, at...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues of the pandemic and shutdown led to increases in violence...
Remembering Hermina Johnson
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.
VINEMONT, Ala. - After battling COVID-19 for a month, Hermina...
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their communities in 2020, as well as what residents can look...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D. Marcum died in November. Cosper will fill place 3.
The council...
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying...
Obituary: Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr., 72, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Blocher passed from this life Jan. 7,...
Obituary: Michael Thomas Ashley
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Ashley, 43, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Obituary: Rev. Albert Dean Estes
Rev. Albert Dean Estes of Falkville, Alabama passed away Jan. 7, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born Sept. 27, 1935 in Pulaski, TN to Ewell Wade and Myrtle Pauline Ramsey Estes....
Obituary: Mark Kibler
Mark Kibler was born in Dothan, Alabama Feb. 3, 1968 to Norma Stephens Kibler and William Harold Kibler. He grew up on his family's farm along with his brother Billy and sisters Robin and...
ADPH, Medicaid, attorney general warn of COVID-19 testing and vaccine scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Department of Public Health and the Alabama Medicaid Agency are receiving reports of citizens being contacted at their homes for the purpose of being offered COVID-19 vaccinations at home. In...
Wallace State OTA program hosting virtual 5K in support of community partners
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program’s Student Occupational Therapy Association is hosting a virtual 5K to support its program and its community partners — The Link of...
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...
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Bearcats only team in Alabama invited to national baseball invitational
CULLMAN - Cullman High School’s varsity baseball team will compete in the USA Baseball National High School Invitational in March, and they’re the only...
