LIST: Christmas church services
CULLMAN, Ala. - With less than a week left until Christmas, many churches are preparing worship services while keeping in mind the COVID-19 guidelines. For those who are trying to figure out where to...
Obituary: Ronnie James Boyd
Ronnie James Boyd, 71, of Addison entered into rest Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Boyd was born April 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. Ronnie loved to play cards and watch...
Obituary: Sarah Jeanette Sims
Funeral services for Sarah Jeanette Sims, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Jimmy Sawyer and Randy Jackson will be officiating. Burial will...
(Updated) Woman killed in Saturday morning wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 12-20-20 at 3:15 p.m.
WEST POINT, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along the 12000 block of Alabama Highway 157 North, near J&D Tire and the intersection with County Road...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Good Hope claim County Middle School Tournament titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – It was championship Saturday at Joe Shults Gymnasium as both the girls and boys Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournaments came to a close. The West Point Lady Warriors took the...
Christmas gifts with local flavor, part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s local merchants are full of popular and unique Christmas gift ideas. Thursday, The Tribune stopped by a few more of the city’s local businesses in an effort to find out...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,473 cases confirmed across the county since...
ADPH: Avoid gatherings during the holiday season; home is safer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) strongly urges caution during the holiday season. Any gathering...
Holiday decorating with backyard greenery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deck the halls with boughs of holly—and pinecones, cotton bolls and magnolia seed pods. Backyard greenery can be combined to create beautiful holiday decorations. Trees, shrubs, plants and fruits are...
Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes wins state title for corn crop yield
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes recently placed first in Alabama in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association yield contest. Ben’s yield of 266.4 bushels per acre was the top yield...
Love thy neighbor
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont residents began receiving holiday gift packages Friday afternoon to help them stay safe from COVID-19. Mayor Radginal Dodson and members of the town council began going door-to-door distributing masks, hand...
Ivey’s study group says gambling could mean $700M, 19K new jobs for state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Gambling Policy on Friday issued its report. In it, the group estimated the state could see as much as $700 million and create 19,000 new...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders down Fairview at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope looked to bounce back after a pair of losses to Cold Springs when Fairview Friday night and both varsity squads were able to do just that. The Lady...
Obituary: Earnest W.L. Heaton, Jr.
Graveside services for Earnest W.L. Heaton, Jr., 64, of Eva will be Dec. 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Lawrence Cove Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Heaton passed away Thursday,...
Obituary: Jimmy J.H. “Rattler” Maze
Jimmy J.H. “Rattler” Maze, 79, of Addison entered into rest Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Maze was born June 14, 1941 in Sardis, Alabama. J.H. loved his family, especially his...
Obituary: Randall Keith Shelton
On Dec. 16, 2020, Heaven welcomed Randall Keith Shelton, 62, into his eternal reward. Randall was born April 7, 1958 to Jimmy Robert and Carolyn Poe Shelton. He was preceded in death by his father.
Randy...
Obituary: Kathaleen “Kitty” Ellis
Kathaleen “Kitty” Ellis, 83, of Crestview, Florida, formerly of Addison, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kitty was born Jan. 26, 1937 in Addison. She was...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,419 cases confirmed across the county since...
ID board presents $20K to Good Hope for AGCOR project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Jason Grimmett, chairman of the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority Board, on Friday presented Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett a check for $20,000 on behalf of the Authority.
According to Cullman...
State’s Nov. unemployment rate drops to 4.4%; Cullman County’s tied for lowest at 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%, and above November 2019’s rate...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $2K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation gives a big thanks to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its recent donation of $2,000. This check was a blessing. This year was a little different; because of...
CHS maintaining hybrid schedule, planning exam make-ups for first week of 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will use the first week back on campus in January 2021 as a chance for students who may have missed time due to quarantines or other excused absences...
Make the season brighter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s annual Angel Tree gift-giving project this year benefits 63 families in need and 137 children. Church members pick a card or cards and purchase gifts,...
Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election Assistance Commission’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Minority...
Judson College needs $500K by Dec. 31 to avoid closing
MARION, Ala. - Citing financial difficulties resulting from declining enrollment, the recession of 2008 and this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, Judson College President W. Mark Tew made an appeal to the college’s community of supporters...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles beat Raiders at the buzzer in 2OT, Lady Eagles edge Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to take on Good Hope in Thursday night hoops action. Cold Springs looked to keep things going in the right direction after their sweep of Falkville, while...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area matchups with Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of varsity matchup between two area foes Thursday night. The Lady Devils won a close contest 61-54 in the opener and the Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds off Holly Pond 50-45, Lady Broncos top Hanceville 64-50
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond made the short trip to Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Hanceville Thursday night and split the contests against the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs. The...
Obituary: Mary O. Hughes
Funeral services for Mary O. Hughes, 89, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m....
Obituary: Harlan Keith Stricklin
Funeral services for Harlan Keith Stricklin of Tuscaloosa, Alabama will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Addington Chapel Cemetery in Bremen. The family will...
Obituary: Edmund Holland
Edmund Holland, 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Edmund was born March 8, 1934 to James F. and Margaret McNamee Holland, who preceded him in death.
Edmund is survived by his...
Obituary: William Charles Roberson, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. for William Charles Roberson, Sr., who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. The visitation...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 87 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,345 cases confirmed across the county since...
Alabama infant mortality rate shows slight uptick in 2019
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently announced the 2019 infant mortality rate of 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. The 2018 rate was 7.0, the 2017 rate was 7.4,...
Wallace State distributes holiday meals to students, Cullman Caring for Kids
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recently distributed more than 100 holiday meals to students in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation and the Caring Campus initiative.
Students were invited to drive through for...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 14
harassment; CR 1515
unlawful possession...
Cullman EC: New Ryan Creek substation now online
CULLMAN, Ala. - Construction is complete and Cullman Electric Cooperative’s 17th substation is now providing electricity to co-op members. The new Ryan Creek substation is located north of County Road 222, just west of...
Co-op customers near Berlin readying for Sprout Fiber Internet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sprout Fiber Internet service from the Cullman Electric Cooperative will soon be available in the Berlin area. Cullman Electric Cooperative Manager of Communications & External Affairs Brian Lacy said the Co-op...
‘I’m extremely humbled and honored’
"I would like thank God for blessing me with the opportunity and ability to serve this great nation for the past 16-plus years in the greatest Army on earth.” SFC Matthew Clayton
CULLMAN, Ala. -...
Sacred Heart 5th grader Caroline McBride named national handwriting champion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Elementary School recently became home to five state handwriting champions, including Caroline McBride, who went on to be named the fifth-grade national Grand Champion in the 30th annual Zaner-Bloser...
Obituary: Otis Craig White
Funeral service for Otis Craig White will be Saturday, Dec. 19. 2020, at 10 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-10 prior to the service.
Mr. White passed away Saturday, Dec....
Obituary: Marisa Goodwin McIntosh
Funeral services for Marisa Goodwin McIntosh, 35, of Cullman will be at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Rev. James McGraw officiating. Visitation will...
Obituary: Ruby Jean Johnson
Private family funeral services for Ruby Jean Johnson, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. ...
Obituary: Nelson Ragsdale
Memorial services for Nelson Ragsdale, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Bellview Heights Baptist Church.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mr. Ragsdale passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15,...
Obituary: Tommy Dean Walker
Tommy Dean Walker, 80, of Addison entered into rest Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Yuma, Arizona.
Tommy was born March 26, 1940 in Danville, Alabama. He attended Addison High School. He proudly served his country...
Obituary: Frederic Harry Wallwork
A small memorial service for Frederic Harry Wallwork, 84, of Holly Pond, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 11 a.m.
He...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Patrick
Billy Wayne Patrick, son of Forrest Lonzo Patrick and Mary Ruth Patrick of Cullman, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 in Cullman, Alabama at the age of 81.
He...
Cullman City School Board – Dec. 15 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Tuesday evening for its last meeting of 2020. The meeting started with a recognition of Tricia Culpepper, principal of Cullman City Primary School, for being...
‘Come and enjoy a bit of Christmas spirit’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As part of its annual Christmas celebration, the Town of Holly Pond lit up Governors Park the week after Thanksgiving. New Mayor Carla Hart expressed interest in increasing the number...
PREP FOOTBALL: 2020 Class 2A, All-Region 5 Team announced
This year’s Class 2A, Region 5 All-Region Team has been voted on by the region coaches and released this afternoon. Several players from both the Cold Springs Eagles and Addison Bulldogs earned spots on...
Vinemont council seeking to fill place 3
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council met for its regularly scheduled December meeting Tuesday night, its first meeting since Councilman and former Mayor J.D. Marcum died in November at the age of 85.
Mayor...
Dr. Jim Wright receives Childhaven, national awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the annual Christmas Banquet at Childhaven, Executive Director Emeritus Dr. Jim Wright was presented with two awards.
Each year Childhaven presents the Dot Causey Distinguished Service Award to honor an individual...
Good Hope’s Bartlett named ‘Hometown Hero’ by students
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Elementary School fifth graders recently completed the Super Citizen Program. The program normally concludes with a celebration and assembly including recognition of a local citizen the students select...
Christmas gifts with local flavor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas is almost here and last-minute shoppers are out and about or online looking for the perfect gifts for family and friends. Luckily for Cullman shoppers, there are many unique local...
Commission awards installation contract for New Canaan shelter; Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclaimed
CULLMAN, Ala. - New Canaan will soon see progress in the long-awaited installation of its community storm shelter. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening awarded the contract to install the shelter to Harbor...
Obituary: Dorothy (“Dot”) Rickles
On Dec. 14, 2020, Dorothy (“Dot”) Rickles, 89, of Baileyton passed away at her residence.
Dot was born in Cullman County in 1933 to Stella and George Smith and graduated from Priceville High School. In...
Obituary: Deborah Denise Dyer
Funeral services for Deborah Denise Dyer, 62, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Abbott officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will...
Obituary: Jamie Stoddard
Jamie Stoddard, 4/28/1971 – 12/13/2020
In grief and heartache, we are shaken to our core. Jamie Stoddard you are truly loved and deeply blessed, and we are the better because of it. Your forever love...
Obituary: Sarah Frances Harbison
Funeral services for Sarah Frances Harbison, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery. Rev. Roger Hood will be officiating. ...
Obituary: Cecil Coy Smith
Cecil Coy Smith, 77, of Arley entered into rest Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
Coy was born March 29, 1943 in Arley, Alabama. He was a graduate of Meek High School and a...
Legislators, ALFA present $215K for Cullman ag center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s state legislative delegation delivered some holiday cheer to the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening in the form of a $215,000 check from Montgomery. Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,180 cases confirmed across the county since...
Cullman City Schools giving all full-time employees $500 bonus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be rewarding every full-time employee with $500 in extraordinary compensation — effectively a “bonus” — next week, after an exceptionally challenging year due to the pandemic.
The school...
Cullman Regional COVID-19 update: Dec. 15
In a virtual press conference Tuesday morning, Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer Dr. William Smith said the hospital is currently treating 61 COVID-19 patients, with 15 on ventilators right now. The hospital's Critical Care...
Cullman City Schools names 2020 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been a different type of year for educators, but through all the challenges 2020 had on tap, teachers have persevered and found ways to thrive. In honor of all that...
Cullman Regional administers 1st COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional administered its first COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 8:43 a.m. to critical care nurse Donna Snow, RN.
“In following the federal and state-approved guidelines of vaccine administration, we are...
4 Alabama properties added to National Register of Historic Places
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is pleased to announce that four Alabama properties have been added to the National Register of Historic Places: Macon County High School...
Good Hope moves closer to amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night had a first reading of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019, regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within...
Cullman City Council commends Dr. Scott Warner for COVID response
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening finished out its calendar year by presenting Dr. Scott Warner a resolution of commendation for his service to the city throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....
Obituary: Gearldine Fanning
Mrs. Gearldine Fanning, 78, of Hanceville peacefully passed away Friday evening, Dec. 11, 2020 at her residence.
She was born April 28, 1942 in Cullman County, a daughter of the late William Alexander Young and...
Obituary: Amy Madison
Amy Madison, 62, of Arley passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Amy was born March 6, 1958 to James and Janet Hertzog. Amy was such a tenderhearted,...
Obituary: Linda Jean Thompson
Funeral services for Linda Jean Thompson, 74, of Hanceville will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon...
Obituary: James Orville Farley
Funeral services for James Orville Farley, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Joe...
Obituary: Charles Matthew Morris, Jr.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, Charles Matthew Morris, Jr., loving husband and father of two, passed away.
He is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years, Marja; his two daughters Beth Morris Veigl (Edgar W. Veigl) of Cullman,...
Obituary: Jerry James Cone
Funeral services for Jerry James Cone, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church with interment in Mt. Grove Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Malcolm Carter II officiating. ...
Obituary: Betty Mae Hudson
Betty Mae Hudson, 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Betty was born May 12, 1935 to Willie Maude Barnett McCain and Earl McCain.
Betty is survived by daughter Connie Joetta Speegle...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Lewis Williams
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Lewis Williams, 62, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. with Pastors...
Obituary: Judy Faye Wilmoth
Judy Faye Wilmoth, 70, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born Dec. 25, 1949 in Earle, Arkansas. She loved her family very...
Cullman County Schools going remote Jan. 6-15, limiting sports spectators Dec. 15-Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is seeing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. As of Dec. 14, Cullman County continues to be in the “Very High” risk category as determined by the Alabama Department...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 14
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 4,125 cases confirmed across the county since...
Cullman Regional receives 1st shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional received the facility’s first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning. The hospital plans to administer the first round of vaccines to employees Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 10
theft of property; CR...
3 Alabama sites to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Monday, additional shipments to be delivered...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Now that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has provided recommendations, some...
St. Paul’s cancels New Year’s Eve fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul's Lutheran School traditionally holds two large fundraisers each year- the New Year's Eve fundraiser and the Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction in the spring. The school depends...
State ABC Board reinstitutes ‘to-go’ alcohol sales until Jan. 4
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) on Monday unanimously authorized its on-premise licensees to sell alcohol “to-go” until Jan. 4, 2021. In an emergency meeting, the Board voted 3-0...
Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoors enthusiasts
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Buying Christmas gifts for those who love the outdoors can be a daunting task simply because we tend to already be outfitted for every excursion into...
Obituary: Faith Keaton
Funeral services for Faith Keaton, 77, of Cullman, who passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, will be at Moss Service Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Bro. David Hadley officiating....
Obituary: Herbert “Yogi” Lee Gable, Jr.
Funeral services for Herbert "Yogi" Lee Gable, Jr., 63, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Doyle Berry officiating; burial at Missionary Grove Cemetery.
Cullman...
Gus Malzahn out as Auburn head coach
From Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala.— Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Sunday a leadership change for Auburn football as Gus Malzahn will no longer direct the program. Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele will serve as...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900:
Vick Clark is among the clerical force at the Racket Store.
Ed Daniel has opened a restaurant in the old Speegle store building.
George Parker, Junior, went to Montgomery to witness a...
Funny Things From Yesterday: Jogging suit and a bonnet
This is an article about modern trends and old traditions.
A few years back many people had to walk when they were going somewhere. But as time moved on many people had a family car....
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: The 2020 Christmas Porch Drop-Off Cookie Swap-Off
Written by Tribune guest contributor Laurie Johnson
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to the...
Poinsettias: Caring for the Christmas flower
Written by Justin Miller for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Poinsettias reign supreme as the main flowers of the holiday season. Also known as the Christmas flower, these beautiful plants offer...
Alabama will not tax individuals’, businesses’ CARES Act benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to address tax and economic development issues that were delayed in the Alabama Legislature’s 2020 Regular Session due to the COVID-19...
Obituary: Linda Michelle Williams
Linda Michelle Williams passed away Dec. 11, 2020. Linda was born in Cullman County in 1964. She was married 38 years to James C. Williams. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and...
Obituary: Billie Sue Moon
Graveside services for Billie Sue Moon, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Vinemont Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Gary Waddell and Rev. Junior Wolfe officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Obituary: Judith Elaine Taylor
Graveside service for Judith Elaine Taylor, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Good Hope Cemetery; Rev. Charles York officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Taylor...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 55 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,044 cases confirmed across the county since the...
WATCH LIVE: Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo
See below to watch tonight’s action from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. This year’s event is closed to in-person attendance due to the pandemic, but you can watch it from...
Wiggins wins Classic Fish-Off, earns Final Classic berth at Florida’s Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — There were times Saturday when Jordan Wiggins wondered if he had enough magic remaining to write the fairy-tale ending for a special week on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
He had to...
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7 area students earn degrees from JSU; 2018-2019 Ambassadors named
JACKSONVILLE - More than 300 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University in summer 2018. Cullman-area graduates include:
-Mary Benefield, of Holly Pond
-Edward Bishop, of...
