‘We are there for them and will continue to be there during this pandemic’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make up Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
According to Cullman EMS Director...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in the next few days and receive presents through the weekend,...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Good Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to face Good Hope Tuesday night after splitting a pair of Monday nights by Fyffe. Good Hope was fresh off a sweep of Fairview on Friday,...
Storefront charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s charms, especially at Christmastime, have made the city a shopping destination for many local and out of town holiday shoppers. Part of the charm comes from the beautiful and festive...
Obituary: Elbert Ray Thornton
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 Elbert Ray Thornton, 83, passed away at Cullman Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 1:30-3 p.m.
A U.S. Navy veteran...
Obituary: Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing
Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing, 25, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. He was born March 17, 1995 in Jefferson County to Paul Edward Sansing, Jr. and Rebecca Simmons.
Jeremiah enjoyed skateboarding and biking. He...
Obituary: Judy Kaye Huddleston
Judy Kaye Huddleston, 69, of Holly Pond passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. She was born Sept. 23, 1951, to J.B. and Dorothy Dunkin Neal.
Mrs. Huddleston was an elementary school teacher for 31 years...
Obituary: John William Purser
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for John William Purser, 63, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Purser passed away Dec. 20, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He...
‘We continue to see families struggling and patients fighting for their lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is still seeing record numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with the Christmas holiday almost here and fears that people gathering to celebrate could bring about a spike that might overwhelm...
Free public Wi-Fi now available in Garden City Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As of Monday, Dec. 21, residents of Garden City can access free public Wi-Fi in the park across from town hall every day from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
A project that's been...
Cullman Police surprise safe drivers with Christmas goodies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) spent some time Tuesday prowling the city streets in search of . . . good drivers! Armed with ice chests full of hams and turkeys, officers...
Wallace State Mechatronics program instructors earn NC3 certifications; training equipment upgrades
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s popular Mechatronics/Electronics/Robotics program will start the new year with a number of enhancements. It recently benefited from new NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) certifications and a grant...
Alabama Farm Credit donates $5K to 4-H Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit recently awarded $5,000 to the Alabama 4-H Foundation. The donation supports youth programs across the state.
“It’s important to us to partner with organizations supporting our youth,” said Mel...
‘Open wide your hand to your brother’
CULLMAN, Ala. - With colder weather causing issues for individuals and families without consistent housing or shelter, Redemption Church opened a nightly warming center last week to combat the chill. Located at the church (516...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split home matchups with Fyffe
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Fyffe Red Devils made the trip to West Point for a pair of varsity matchups against the Warriors and split their meetings against the home teams. The Lady Warriors...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 21; record statewide hospitalizations
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 4,521 cases confirmed across the county since...
Bringing out the Best: ‘Shop with a Cop’ continues bringing Christmas cheer
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) could not hold its annual “Shop with a Cop” event the way it usually has, but that did not stop officers from doing what they could...
Cullman Police, CCSO recover Chevrolet Colorado from Duck River
CULLMAN, Ala. – A white Chevrolet Colorado was pulled from Duck River in Cullman County Monday. Divers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with Eric Parker of...
Obituary: Wilford Cleveland Butts
A graveside service will be held for Wilford Cleveland Butts, 89, of Cullman, Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Butts passed away Dec. 21, 2020, with Reverend...
Obituary: Paul Evan Jones
Paul Evan Jones passed away from cancer Dec. 16, 2020, at home with his wife by his side.
Paul proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, earning a multitude of the...
Obituary: Wendell Wilbur Guthrie
Wendell Wilbur Guthrie, 78, of Baileyton passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sanford and Madge Waldrop Guthrie...
Obituary: Vernon Ray Henderson
Funeral services for Vernon Ray Henderson, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Keith...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 17
unlawful possession of a...
ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Monday it expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at some Alabama facilities later Monday and more are expected over the...
I-65 pursuit ends in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - At approximately 5:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a pursuit began when an ALEA Trooper attempted to stop a 2004 Toyota Avalon for speeding on Interstate 65 northbound, near the 277 mile...
Cullman’s Smith, Hanceville’s Campbell, Crane Hill’s Wright earn honors
Cullman’s Katelyn Smith named to Troy Provost’s List
Matt Clower
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 1 of the 2020/2021 academic year....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
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 4,497 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: Cathy Jones
A graveside service for Cathy Jones, 69, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery with Randy Moon officiating. No visitation is planned.
Cathy died Saturday the...
Obituary: Herbert “Herb” Johnson
Herbert “Herb” Johnson passed away at the age of 95 Saturday, Dec. 19. Herb was born March 15, 1925 in Cullman County, Alabama to Louis Emmitt and Bama Johnson.
He was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Nella Butler
Funeral services for Nella Butler, 93, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Steven Sutter officiating. Visitation for Mrs....
Obituary: Virginia Carolyn Shelton
Virginia Carolyn Shelton,79, of Hanceville, Alabama passed at Cullman Regional Medical Center Dec. 19, 2020. Carolyn was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to Bernice and Samuel Hughes.
She married the love of her...
Obituary: Clara Christine Willingham
Funeral services for Clara Christine Willingham, 82, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at...
City, County holiday hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in observance of the New...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Letters to Santa Claus
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 world. Starting during the pandemic, an...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930:
Professor and Mrs. R.P. Johnston spent last weekend in Nashville with relatives.
The Cullman Baptist Association will meet, with Etha Baptist Church, on October 28-30.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boschung spent Sunday...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Happy Birthday, Don!
I thought for today I would honor a longtime good friend. He and I went through pharmacy school together. He stayed on the east side of town at a place called the Block House...
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...
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Mavens & Makers open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local favorite Mavens & Makers, owned by Ashlea Chance, in June relocated to a more accessible location in downtown Cullman, bringing...
